Governor Houx's son drowns in Colorado ice-boat accident
Christy Houx, 17, eldest son of Acting Governor Frank L. Houx, died when an ice-boat capsized on Lindenmeyer Lake in Fort Collins Colorado. Companion Carl Olden was rescued and later reportedly improving. Sheriff Cook led the 50-man search as darkness fell. Houx's death comes as Governor Houx travels to Washington. the family has three sisters in Cheyenne.
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United States Faces Need for 7 Million Troops in War Line
Senator McCumber warned in Washington that the Allies face a dire balance of manpower. He claimed the U S must send six million troops to match central powers and seven million to push Germany back, noting Russia and Romania are out of the war and Italy and France falter. He said Eng land bears the war’s weight and questioned how long it can endure. The entente powers near their limit while Teutonic pressure grows.
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Baltimore & Ohio chief resigns from war industries board
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad resigns as chairman of the war industries board effective immediately. He steps down after serving in the wartime leadership role, with no immediate successor named.
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Caillaux Planned to Arrest President and Be Dictator
Rome reports found in Caillaux strongbox reveal plans to seize dictatorial powers if made premier. He allegedly aimed to arrest President Poincare and Briand, dissolve the chamber, appoint Sarrall commander, recruit Corsican regiments, seek peace by referendum, and replace foreign ambassadors. Documents sent to Paris. a prison transfer story follows.
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British Ship Losses Show Big Decrease From Mine Attacks
London report from the Admiralty tonight notes a marked drop in British merchantmen sunk by mines and naval action in the past week. Only six merchant ships of about 6,000 tons were sunk, with several smaller vessels lost and two fishing craft.
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Congressman Refuses Salary for Rookie War Duty
A South Dakota congressman, Hoyal Johnson, who serves as a private in the regular army at Camp Meade, declines his $7500 congressional salary while earning $833 monthly as a soldier and returns $87,500 in pay and allowances to the U.S. Treasury.
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Kendrick Will Speak Here on War Zone Trip
United States Senator John B. Kendrick will address a Cheyenne high school gym Saturday at 8 p.m. on his war front experiences. The talk is organized by the 100 Per Cent American club as Kendrick passes through Cheyenne en route to Washington from Salt Lake City. He arrived from Salt Lake City and went to Casper for a Mining Congress meeting, then planned to return Friday or Saturday.
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Trotzky to Quit Job as Negotiator In Brest Litovsk Talks
London dateline reports confusion over Berlin and Petrograd on Brest Litovsk peace talks with rumors of resumed negotiations and Trotsky potentially stepping down as head of the Russian delegation. Petrograd quotes Lenin on Armenian independence and a plan for Turkish Armenia with troop withdrawal and a democratic central government.
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Spoermann's Fate Still in Balance
Washington January 16 relief and curiosity grew over Walter Spoermann the alleged German spy seized at the new army aviation depot near Newport News Virginia The only official word sent to the moral intelligence bureau by the officer who captured him gave no details Officials weighed whether Spoermann would face a civil court or be handed to a military tribunal and face the extreme penalty upon conviction
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First weekly health report for AEF in France issued
The weekly health report for the American expeditionary forces in France covers the week ending January 10. It shows 54.2 per thousand excused from duty for injury or illness in France, 46.4 in the United States, with hospital admission rates of 15.2 per thousand in France and 22. In the U S.
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Hungarian Cabinet Resigns Over Military Program
Budapest dispatch to Copenhagen reports the entire Hungarian cabinet resigns due to lack of support for the military program. Emperor Charles will likely ask Premier Dr Alexander Wekerle to remain and rebuild the cabinet.
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Quebec Vote on Secession Question Expected Defeat
Quebec is set to vote Thursday in the legislative assembly on whether Quebec will secede from the Canadian union. Indications today suggest the motion will be defeated.
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Germany May Decide Fate in One Big Battle
London reports Germany plans a decisive western front effort to gain victory and press for annexation and indemnity against England France and the United States if successful. War threats loom over Romania unless it frees Russian officers within 24 hours.
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O Day Order Shuts East Factories For Five Days
The government orders most eastern factories to suspend operations for five days starting tomorrow to ease the coal fuel shortage. A Monday holiday is also directed for heated buildings and many businesses along with a prioritized coal distribution plan.
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Britain to Establish Official Relations With Halsheviki
Foreign Minister Dalfour told the Commons that Great Britain will soon establish official relations with the Halsheviki government through representative Guvinoff in Fannedlom. The statement comes as discussions continue on diplomatic ties and recognition.
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400000 Idle in Chicago Zone Orders
Chicago district will shut down nearly 9000 manufacturing plants and 400000 workers will stop work under Garfield's order. The region includes Gary Indiana East Chicago Hammond Calumet and North Township areas. A telegram to President Wilson from major newspapers argues the five day shutdowns will devastate industry and livelihoods.
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Livestock Men Raise 30000 to Protect National Industry
A National Livestock association meeting in Smut Lake City raises 30000 for a war era fund to shield livestock interests. Delegates approve government concentration in efficient agencies to boost production and control packers influence. Louis Swift offered 1500 but was refused as funds were gathered locally.
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