Kaiser and Pope Plan New Peace Proposals
Washington Jan 19 German emperor and Pope Benedict with Italy's acquiescence plan new peace moves. Senator Lewis says Berlin may withdraw peace proposals to Bolsheviks and offer new terms to all opponents. He delays Senate action on endorsing the president’s peace program as discussions unfold. Berlin reaffirmes emperor’s exclusive right to make war or peace.
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Washington
Germany
Pope Benedict
Lewis
Illinois
Berlin
Russia
Italy
Senate
Chamber of Lords
Berne
Change in Oil Bill Accepted
Washington officials discuss the Ferris oil leasing bill with conservation features. A companion bill passed by the Senate moves toward an amendment to clarify lease rights for prior claimants on withdrawn lands, requiring a revenue share to the government from leases and gas on such lands.
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Associated Prosey
Washington
Lane
Daniels
Gregory
Ferris
House Public Land Committee
Lenroot
Wilson
House Committee
Senate
Ferria
Whitehouse
Judd
Woolf
United States
Industrial Club Elects Officers
Industrial Club elects officers for the ensuing year at the directors meeting. Presiding: Herbert V. Lacey. vice presidents: Pred Khofmainhet and 4A Somrad. treasurer: HL Marble. secretary: J Shawalter. Meeting discussed Frontier Day committee dates but adjourned quickly.
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Oifficers
Villowsa
Herbert
Lacey
Presidt
Pred Khofmain
Het
Somrad
Vicce
End
Shawalter
Wis
Setion
Jake
Mitte
Denver Police Seize Bonds and Jewelry From Suspect
Denver police arrest Drummond a Dallas Federal Reserve trust employee on January 19 for possessing 6200,000 in United States liberty loan bonds along with 1100 in cash 8130 in gold and gems valued around 1000 He was linked to attempting to buy jewelry with a 1000 liberty bond at a local store.
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Denver
PRP
Drummond
Trust Department
Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Texas
United States
Austria Struggles with Peace Riots and Frontier Closure
Geneva dispatch reports Austria closing all frontiers amid widespread strikes peace demonstrations and food riots in many cities. Censorship filters news of government measures as fears grow the Brest Litovsk talks will fail and Austria may face further sacrifices under German pressures.
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Geneva
Austria
Brest-Litovsk
Huns Battle Own Troops to Desert
Deser tions from the German army into Holland grow as border clashes erupt. In a fight between German mutineers and loyal troops, one soldier was killed and several others wounded.
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Hagur
Holland
Fuel Order Eases Congestion Across States
Washington reports marked improvement in coal famine conditions after the second day of the fuel restriction. Houses warmed, ships bunkered, and eastern rail congestion eased as twenty eight states telegraphed results. Amusement venues mostly kept open Monday with Tuesday closures. exemptions expanded for war and navy plants though names remain private.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Fuel Administration
War and Navy Departments
Garfield
East
Memphis Faces Suffering as Blizzard Halts Traffic
Memphis Tenn on January 19 faced likely shortages as coal supplies dwindled and snow and ice created a six inch ice crust. A fifteen mile an hour wind drifted the fresh snow paralyzing traffic by noon and dealers offered no relief in days.
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Memphis
Tenn
United States Divided Into 3 Railroad Districts
William G McAdoo announced division of the nation into three railroad districts to streamline administration. Eastern district led by A T Smith in New York, western by R H Ashton in Chicago, southeastern by J Markham in Atlanta. He warned progress would be slow amid wartime strain and cold weather affecting rail movement.
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McAdoo
A. T. Smith
New York Central
New York
Missiasippi River
R. H. Alshton
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
J. Markham
Illinois Central
Atlanta
Railroad Administration
Lane
Interstate Commerce
C. ©. McChord
J. Harry Covington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
William P. Willcox
Republican National Committee
Rai
Lady Reading to Visit America in Washington
Washington awakens to the arrival of Lady Reading wife of Lord Reading the new British ambassador to the United States. She has long been popular in England and is expected to entertain extensively in the capital.
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Washington
Lady Reading
Lord Reading
America
England
Wilson Opposes Cabinet of War Plan
President Wilson and Secretary Baker discussed a Senate plan to create a three member war cabinet and a director of munitions. The proposed body would earn $12,000 yearly, not be part of the president’s cabinet, and wouldtop the executive cabinet in war policy while $500,000 would start the office.
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Washington
Wilson
Baker
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Germany Protests Luxburg Arrest Over Hospital Confinement
Buenos Aires reports Germany lodged a formal protest over Count von Luxburg, former German minister to Argentina, being confined to a hospital as part of his detention on Martin Garcia Island. Argentina replied with medical certificates insisting he remain closely guarded until able to depart due to his mental condition.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Janu
Count von Luxburg
Argentina
Martin Garcia
Berlin
von Luxbure
Kendrick Warns of Hun Atrocity Tide At Elks
U S Senator John Kendrick draws a capacity Elks crowd with vivid World War I scenes from Vimy Ridge Verdun and Rheims to vow the Hun will be defeated. He describes the voyage of the congressional party, submarine dangers, and wartime shifts in labor and industry in Europe.
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Jack A. Bristol
Europe
United States
John KB. Kendrick
Wyoming
Elks
Vimy Ridge
Somme
Verdun
Lens
Rheims
France
Belgium
Kendrick
England
Assembly births on Arlole as Reds defeated in vote
The opening session of the constituent assembly in Russia saw a Bolshevik majority elect Tehernott as chairman 244 to 151 with no constitutional democrats present. Bolshevik and extreme socialist revolutionaries then walked out, signaling a move toward dictatorship and possible dissolution of the assembly. Brest-Litovsk talks continue as Petrograd watches foreign departures and central powers’ troop withdrawals.
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Constituent Assembly
Brossien
Andieaten
Holstiewski
Khiwily
ayl-Holshevik
Mo Tehernott
Constitutional Democrats
Holsheviks
Holshevik
BrestaJtove
Siepeniot
Tehernoff urges immediate conference on war aims
M Tehernoff elected chairman of the Social Revolutionists calls for a conference of Entente allies to set war aims. He spoke to an Associated Press reporter during the midnight recess and predicted the Bolsheviks will not dissolve the constituent assembly before the congress of workers and soldiers deputies assembles. He said they will seek a way out of their embarrassment and continue their recess.
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Petrograd
M. Tehernoff
Constituent Assembly
Tehernoff
Associated Press
Congress of Workmen
Czernin to Reply to Wilson Message
Herne January 1 1919 Austro Hungarian foreign minister to make formal reply to President Wilson outline according to word reaching here today the allies aims and position awaiting official reply
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Czernin
Wilson
HERNE
Wil Oom
Wool Growers Denounce Omaha Editor In Convention Session
At the National Wool Growers Association annual meeting in Salt Lake City Jan 14 17 editor Victor Rosewater of the Omaha Bee was denounced for an editorial accusing Frank J Hagenbarth of lacking patriotism and woolmen of earning 40 cents a pound. Delegates voted to wire Rosewater and the group pledged support for war efforts and national causes while reporting sales figures common to members.
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Salt Lake City
Victor Rosewater
Omaha Bee
National Wool Growers’ Association
Frank J. Hagenbarth
J. M.wilson
Douglas
Wyo
Omaha
Anserah Kimakers
Rosewater
National
Wool Growers’ Association
Jeaties
Submarine Attack Foiled by American Gunfire
An American liner after reaching port fought off four German submarines. The first sub was spotted at close range and driven off by gunfire, with another hit claimed but not confirmed. Destroyers arrived to aid as the ship continued toward port.
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Apo
Denver man to study social conditions in war torn France
Washington Jan. 19 Lindsey of Denver accepted an assignment from the American government and the allies. He will go to France to study social conditions and rehabilitation among women children and displaced and repatriated territory residents.
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Washington
Ween University Upsets Colorado College In Tight Duel
In a snowy January 1 clash at COLOHWADO SPRINGS the basketball team of Ween University rallied to defeat Colorado College 2 to 2. The game featured surprising runs and a high tempo finish as Ween claimed the upset.
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Colohwado Springs
Ween Universityy Sprane & Surprise Tonkelly
Colorado College
Miners Approve Wage Agreement After Convention Vote
In Indianapolis miners ratified a wage compact by an overwhelming vote. The agreement grants improved wage scales for coal workers and includes penalties for contract violations. It took effect November 1 and otherwise remains in force, guiding labor conditions during the war period.
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Indianapolis
Jian
Tada
de Waughington
Vanes Coal Wien
Myloualiom
Cyril Geom
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