United States Prepares Massive Army For France War Effort
Secretary Baker testifies to the Senate War Committee detailing American preparations for World War I. He says more than 1.5 million troops will be ready, 600,000 by early 1918, with vast railroad systems and ports in France. Baker notes Germany is aware of American strength and that allies and French authorities have not disclosed full front-line figures.
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France
Baker
Washington
United States
Wne
Senate War Committee
Fingland
America
Chamberlain
Raker
Ponse
England
Ireland
Revolt News From Europe Across Multiple Fronts
Telegraph reports in Amsterdam on a Deutche Tages Zeitung call for revolt against the regime. Cracow faces martial law and food shortages as protests surge. In Helsinki Helsingfors, Red Guards surge, troops mutiny, and Finnish, Russian tensions rise amid Bolshevik actions. Strife spreads to Stockholm and Petrograd lines cut as unrest grows across Poland, Finland, and Sweden.
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Exchange
Amsterdam
Deutche Tages Zeitung
Germany
Hangman
Eelf
William Wees
The
Express
Wis
Stookhorm
Pinlwoed
Haparends
Red Gaared
Helsingfor
Vilorg
Red Gand
Kikimetki
He Reis
Petrograd
Russia
Teosippore
Lund
Nere Proops
War Finance Corporation Proposal To Aid War Industries
Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to create a million dollar War Finance Corporation to loan funds and control private securities above 100000. The body would approve private issues, advance money to banks financing essential industries, and purchase eligible securities under limits, with a draft bill to be introduced soon in both houses.
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Congress
McAdoo
War Finance Corporation
Fall from Wheel Serious for Boy
Leonard Broderick son of L A Broderick is reported in a serious condition after a fall from a wheel lifefale three days ago. He fell and struck his head on the ground. For two days his condition was favorable but yesterday worsened and a brain injury is feared.
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Leonard Broderick
L. A. Broderick
Luftwaffe raids pound London in two night attacks
An official communique reports enemy planes crossed the coast near the Thames in the evening. Bombs fell on London between 4 and 10 o'clock as air raiders attacked, with one aircraft brought down in Essex.
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London
Essex
Keet and Basex
Forty Die When Ships Torpedoed Near Marseilles
Paros reports heavy loss as the transport Dome and the trawler Kerblham sink after mines explode in the Sanineey area near Marseilles. The Dome hits a mine first, then the Whertiham, with aviators later locating more mines in the same zone.
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Paros
Dorty
War Bread Price Mustn't Be Raised
The food Administration stated that the dietary bread must be sold at the same prices as its white bread substitute. Bakers were reported to be proposing higher prices based on costs of substitutes, but officials insisted price parity with white flour based bread.
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Washington, Dan
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Food Administration
Eight German Ships Destroyed in Bremer Fire Yard
Rotterdam report states eight German ships were destroyed in a shipyard fire near Bremer, with news received today. The blaze destroyed the vessels as authorities assessed the losses and wartime impact.
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Rotterdam
Bremee
Author of Spy Lie to Face Jury
Thompson, a 28 year old member of an executive committee, appeared today under subpoena before a federal grand jury. He is connected to schemes alleged to involve a spy ring during wartime and the shipment of ammunition from a port. Thompson announced his resignation from the American Defense Society and expressed fear that remaining on the committee could endanger his position.
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New York
Thompson
Compaties Gy
Agperiena Deli
Coederal Grand Jury
Morrioe
United State
American Lefense Society
Benchice
Department of Muation
Comnet
Red Guards Leave Petrograd for Viborg Reinforcements
Six hundred Red Guards with machine canes depart Petrograd to reinforce the Finnish Red Guard in ongoing fighting at Viborg. The move signals intensified clashes along the Finnish front as Bolshevik forces seek strategic advantage.
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Petrograd
Viborg
Pirates Sink Spanish Steamer Madrid After Raid
unclear OCR text reports pirates sinking a Spanish steamer Madrid after a raid. details about date January 2s and location not readable. confirms attack by unspecified assailants and vessel loss.
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Madrid
Giralia Satund
Cheronen Gulmarine Ank
Versal
Witel Wad
Yellow to Be Shun Sign for Pro-German
A pro German sentiment is denounced by the Lio Per Cent American club as war rages. The group endorses a policy of public shaming, with houses marked by bright yellow, to mark suspected disloyal families. Citizens are urged to report any signs of disloyalty to defend the United States.
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Elup
East
United States of America
Break With Austria Demands by Pan German Faction
An early 20th century report notes pan German demands to break with Austria. Adherence to the Anglo Austrian war stance cited in a recent speech triggers calls for dissolution of the Austrian state. The Die Deutsche Zeitung presses the government to resist abandonment of the alliance while reports on Rhine district disturbances surface. details remain unclear as gunfire reaches industrial areas and rumors of troop movements spread.
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Ceernin
Auelicher Wien Villatee
New Epiber Organe Wal Wittel
Die Een Bip
Germany
Hollwod
Rhine
Kew
Sweden to supply ships for American transit charter
A London dispatch reports the United States plans to charter Swedish vessels for a maritime service between America and Sweden. The arrangement, to be reached by formal embassy channels, follows an official note and aligns with postwar shipping adjustments.
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Wielington
Sweden
London
Rwedial
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