Kaiser Will In Shipping War Prediction
Germany will win the war this year as shipbuilding speeds up, former Shipping Board chair William Denman testifies before the Senate Commerce Committee. Lord Rhondda in London moves to impose meat rationing with two meatless days weekly. David Lubin warns of worse crops and urges mobilization of arid lands for grazing to sustain cattle and support Allied needs.
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Washington
Gerany
William Denman
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce
Ondon
Lord Rhondfood
London
Rome
David Lubin
International Situte of Agriculture
Congress
United States
Austria
Kentucky Senate Votes for Statewide Prohibition Plan
The Kentucky senate approved a statewide prohibition measure by 28 to 6. If approved by voters next November, the act would take effect June 30, 1920, shaping the state’s liquor policy.
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Prankfort
Kentucky Senate
Copper price unchanged at 23 1 4 cents per pound
Washington January 2 President Wilson announced this afternoon that the fixed price of copper would remain at 23 1 4 cents per pound, with a possible revision set for June. The statement implies continued government price support for copper while awaiting mid year review.
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Washington
Wilson
Return Lands Kaiser Is Told Return Lands Kaiser Is Told
The report notes that Germany should not seize territory from the Russian Empire and may return Alsace Lorraine to France, with Maximilian declaring a stance in Der Zukunft.
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Associated Presse
Amsterdam
Gerony
Russian Empire
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Maximilian ‘Utden
Snow halts progress of New York fuel order impact
Storm and heavy snowfall threaten to undo five days of industrial closure gains as barges and trains stall. In New York City fuel officials warn of renewed coal shortages just as Chicago reports apocalyptic sugar supply strain and Mississippi River ice endangers transport. Dr. Garfield urges a brief rail embargo to move fuel, but McAdoo plans to study the data before acting.
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New York
New York City
Memphis
Tenn
Cairo
Mississippi River
Washington
McAdoo
Fuel Administration
Garfield
Wyoming Soldiers Die in France Under Pershing
General Pershing reports the deaths of two Wyoming soldiers from natural causes in France. Clifford DeWitt of Merna Lincoln County and George W Vroman of Casper are named. Vroman is survived by his mother Mrs Anna Langhoop of Casper.
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General Pershing
Wyoming
France
Clifford DeWitt
Merna
Lincoln County
George W. Vroman
Casper
Anna Langhoop
England Moves Toward Irish Settlement After Carson Resigns
London scenes shift as Sir Edward Carson resigns from the cabinet signaling a push for an Irish settlement. Plunkett and Irish leaders press during recess, Lloyd George publicly backs their efforts while Northcliffe denies any succession rumor. The Times Dublin correspondent notes cautious optimism from the convention and possible British moves.
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London
Edward Carson
England
United States
Dominions
Wonton
Lorace Plunkett
David Lloyd George
Northcliffe
Lord Northcliffe
Daily News
Wilson
Dublin
The
Times
Trotzky to Send New Peace Note
Peace negotiations at Brest Litovak postponed for a few days. Foreign Minister Trotzky returns to Petrograd and is preparing another message to the entente allies.
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Trotzky
Petrograd
Brest
Litovak
West silver producers urge united stance on tax and regulation
Denver January session of the Colorado Metal Mining association and Colorado chapter of the American Mining Congress opens with committees named to coordinate with western silver producers. They push to amend the excess profits tax and to back the Walsh-Pittman bill on coal land leasing, while Senator Pittman and Senator Kendrick praise steps but warn of tough fights in Congress.
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West
Colorado Metal Mining Association
Colorado
American Mining Congress
Congress
Key Pittman
Nevada
Walsh-Pittman Coal and Sil
John &Endrick
Wyoming
Boyle
Pittman
Kendrick
Senate
T Hey
House
Clyde Dawson
Pittman-Walsh
United States
Fixes Blame for Fire Bomb on Lusitania
In New York on January 22, testimony in the trial of Franz von Rintelen and eleven co defendants pointed to the Lusitania as the target for bombs found in the possession of two defendants. Sergeant Henrys Barth of the police bomb squad testified that circumstances indicated the plan involved placing fire bombs on the Lusitania.
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New York
Franz von Rintelen
Henrys Barth
Lusitania
Three U S Flyers Killed in France Collision
The War Department reports three U S airmen killed in a Sunday aviation collision in France. Names include Private George A Beach and sergeants William H M Cheney and Oliver P Sherwood. General Pershing advised the loss tonight.
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Washington, Dan
William HM. Cheney
Oliver P. Sherwood
George A. Beach
France
War Department
General Pershing
New Nonrocket Shell Touted Against U Boats
Washington reports the new nonrocket shell as a deadly depth-charge analogue designed to combat German submarines. Officials describe the weapon as easy to deploy and effective in anti-submarine warfare.
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Washington
France charters 30 HM ships seized by Binazit
Washington January 63 The thirty German ships seized by Brazil when it entered the war have been chartered by the French government for war purposes. The vessels represent an average of about 120000 tons.
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France
Binazit
Washington
Hrasil
Vesnela
Turks Quit Huns Army in Masses
United States dispatches report 160000 Turkish troops, over 60 percent of General Falkenhayn's reorganized forces, deserted en route from Constantinople to Palestine. Allenby observers say officers refused to join the plan and many units arrived at the front weakened.
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Washington
Falkenhayn
Constantinople
Palestine
Allenby
Licly
Alexandretta
Palkenhayn
Palkephayn
Constantine
Turkey
Teuton Navy Chief to Be Ousted Soon
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Volkszeitung of Leipzig announcing the imminent resignation of Vice Admiral von Mueller, chief of William II’s naval cabinet. The piece claims Vice Professor Valentin, ex civil cabinet head, had resigned recently and that Mueller is at odds with the junior military staff.
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Cording
Volkszeitung
Leipsice
von Mueller
Emperor William
Valentind
Junmdien
Unit Officers to Be Dropped
War Department announces removal of officers deemed unsuitable for service. Aimed at restructuring command, the action targets those holding temporary commissions above their nominal rank to prevent overreach.
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Washington
War Department
Inaellie Cheney
Ivishow
Cutie
Three Han Flyers Shot Down in Verdun Air Battle
In Verdun on Saturday thousands of soldiers witnessed an air combat over the front. The engagement ended with the destruction of three German marines as French and allied forces clashed with the enemy.
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France
Verdun
Dual Monarchy Faces War Strain and Economic Crisis
Reports from Geneva and London say Austria and Hungary endure a severe economic crisis with over a million workers striking. Food shortages and peace demands rise as war aims falter, with protests spreading, censorship tightened, and officials seeking terms for end to the conflict.
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Geneva
Austria and
Hungary
Pershing Praises U S Army Clean Record in France
In a cablegram to Secretary Baker, General Pershing praised American soldiers in France for their high devotion, discipline, and clean lives. He cited a rigid training program, open-air exercises, and avoidance of temptations, noting they are a credit to their nation and will uphold American ideals on the battlefield.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Gener
Pershing
Baker
General Pershing
Governor Capper
Kansas
SDSS
War Cabinet Advocates to Open Fight Tomorrow
Washington June 22 — Democratic leaders prepare to push the Chamberlain war cabinet plan as a debate vehicle. The administration seeks swift action to replace the old structure with a new war machinery program. President Wilson’s supporters urge Congress to back the proposed reorganization and powers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bras Dent Wilson
Congress
Plata
Chatrman Chamberlein
Wihdon
Iin
New York
Esaih Hahment
Lealor
Voumnoey Wold
Tale. Ok
Hane
Hin
Conetityfond
2 Wheatless Days in U.S. New Plan
Washington January 2. The food administration will issue next week a new food card urging housewives to conserve food. The plan calls for one meatless day, two porkless days, and two wheatless days each week.
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U.S
Washington
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