Demurrage Rules Hike Railcar Fees Amid War Strain
Director General McAdoo unveils new domestic demurrage tariffs to speed freight unloading. The plan retains two free days but adds steep per day charges up to 10 dollars, aiming to relieve congested terminals amid winter illness and labor shortages. The ICC approved the move, instructing railroads to file new tariffs and cancel existing average agreements.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
A. H. Smith
Mississippi River
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Weather roundup and record lows across states and stations
Ohio and Indiana face snow and colder conditions with Tuesday turning fair. Kentucky colder Monday with local snows and Tuesday fair in the west. West Virginia sees rain then snow and much colder nights. Tuesday improves. The report lists temperatures and precipitation at stations from Montreal to Winnipeg, noting Cincinnati January 6, 1918 record lows, with hourly readings and year comparisons.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Montreal
Denver
Jacksonville
Phoenix
Pittsburg
Spokane
Chattanooga
Seattle
Chicago
Portland
St. Louis
S. Francisco
Memphis
Winnipeg
Omaha
Kamiloops
Cincinnati
Pope Benedict Condemns Raids on Undefended Cities
Pope Benedict denounced air raids on undefended cities as unjust and harmful to civilians and church heritage. He urged a return to Christ through justice and love and praised noble support for his call to end the world’s misfortune. Cardinal Gibbons noted unusually large attendance at his New Year reception with many uniformed guests.
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Pope Benedict
Associated Press
Rome
Holy See
Prayers Observed Across British Empire on Prayier Day
King George's proclamation called for prayers across the Empire for war aims and a swift end to the conflict. In London the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs attended St Paul’s with soldiers and sailors, including Americans, present. The Bishop of London praised the nation's decision in 1914 and noted saloons closed for the first time since the war began.
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London
George
St. Paul's Cathedral
King
Cardinal Gibbons Conveys Hope for Peace in New Year Address
In Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons preached at the cathedral and hosted his New Year reception. He urged divine guidance for President Wilson and the nation to seek a speedy and honorable peace. He spoke of faith in Wilson amid a gathering of city leaders and prominent residents.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Christian Republic
Wilson
United States
Volcano Flaring Near Cartago Sparks Costa Rica Alarm
Irazu, an 11 200 foot volcano near Cartago Costa Rica, is showing eruption signs. The old crater is emitting large smoke plumes and residents of San Jose Cartago and nearby towns grow uneasy as authorities monitor the situation.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Irazu
Cartago
Costa Rica
San Jose
East Side Patriarch Dr Kaplan Mourned by Many
Thousands attend the funeral for Dr Pal Kaplan a longtime East Side figure known as the Good Samaritan doctor. Born in Russia he helped the Russian Freedom cause and served as America secretary to Western Socialist revolutionists. He died of pneumonia after caring for a cold family during zero weather. Stores close for his services.
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New York
Pal
Nicholas
Russia
Iig
America
Kaplan
East Side
United States
Oregon
Firs St
New Odessa
Germany
Allies Food Situation Reaches Critical Point
Washington reports the allied European food situation is gravely tight with England France and Italy facing critical shortages. Lord Rhonda warns of grave anxiety while Italy contemplates rationing. England plans compulsory control of meats butter and bread by April amid long queues and severe weather.
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Associated Press
Washington
Europe
England
France
Italy
Germany
Austria
Food Administration
Lord Rhomda
Lord Rhonnda
Kinnamon Funeral Delayed by Newborn During Tragic Day
In Marion Ohio on January 6 a baby girl arrived just as Ralph W. Kinnamon 29 was killed by a Big Four flyer. The funeral was postponed for an hour to celebrate the birth with Mrs. Kinnamon.
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Marion
Snecia
Larne
Ralph @ W. Kinnamon
Mrs. Kinnamon
Oro
Italian Air Cordon Saves Padua as Raid Fails
Italian aviators formed an aerial cordon around Padua delaying enemy machines and forcing diversions to Mestre Bassano and Castelfranco where casualties occurred. British airmen continued to strike, balloon and plane downings reported. weather remained favorable and Alpine snowfall expected in February. Italy unveils a drastic conscription policy requiring men aged 18 to 44 to report for examination with 600000 expected to be mobilized starting January 15.
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Associated Press
Italy
Padua
Mestre
Bassano
Castelfranco
Susegana
Piave
Iebruary
War Office
Brenta
Fossalta
British Troops Recapture Frith Trench East of Arras
British forces attacked and reclaimed a German trench section east of Bullecourt on the Arras Cambrai front. The War Office released that last night the infantry moved to retake the area after German occupation earlier in the day.
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London
Frith
Teutons
Earier
Bullecourt
Arras-Cambrai
War Office
German Agent Aims to Destroy Kentucky Mining Records Fire
A Kentucky mining building at the University of Kentucky was set ablaze in what investigators call a German agent plot to destroy mine plans and records. Deputy Fire Marshal Edward Hite and Dean Prof. C. J. Norwood led the probe, noting footprints and a rear door entry. Damage ranges from 1200 to 1500 dollars with repairs to begin immediately.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
University of Kentucky
Edward Hite
C. J. Norwood
College of Mining Engineering
Kentucky
Hite
Dean Norwood
Transfer of Location for Peace Conference
A Berlin statement relayed by Zurich says Russia asked to move talks from Brest-Litovsk to Stockholm prompting a temporary suspension of negotiations with Russia. Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General von Ludendorff attended a crown council after which the pause was announced.
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Berlin
Brest- Litovsk
Stockholm
von Hindenburg
General von
Associated Press
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Leon Trotzky
Bolesheviki
Altho
Reichstag
Busy Week for Congress With Railroads Bill
Congress heads a busy week as President Wilson seeks railroad legislation. Senate and House Interstate Commerce Committees begin hearings on the administration rail bill with executives testifying. Other actions cover woman suffrage, Walsh Pittman leasing, war inquiries, naval department hearings, and a proposed water power committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Committees
Senate
House
House Committee
Sims
McAdoo
Senate Democratic Steering Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Smith
South Carolina
Pomerene
Ohio
Susan B. Anthony
New House
Walsh-Pittman Coal
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
LaFollette
St. Paul
Plains
Bryan
Senate Military Committee
House Naval Committee
Navy Department
Senate Committee
Department of Munitions
Senate Commerce Committee
Edward F. Curry
Government Shipping Board
Senate Manufactures Committee
Rules Committee
Baker, Lane
Houston
Nuts Save Farm Home From Fire In Ohio Attic Blaze
A bag of hickory nuts used as a fire alarm saved Charles Moore's farm home in Washington County Ohio from a attic fire started by a defective flue. The noise drew the family who extinguished the flames before serious damage occurred.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington C. H., O
Charles Moore
Governor May Pardon Hinshaw In Indiana
Indiana governor signals possible pardon or parole for William E. Hinshaw, a life convict imprisoned in Michigan City for his wife’s murder years ago. Hinshaw is on parole and recently married in Arizona. The state board of pardons debated the case in a 2 to 1 vote.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
William E. Hinshaw
Indiana
Michigan City
Hinshaw
Arizona
James P. Goodrich
State Board of Pardons
Winfield T. Durban
Lynn
Ind
J. Frank Hanly
Anna Freeman
Wabash’ County
Thomas R. Marshall
Samuel M. Ralston
Marshall
Goodrich
Altho
Berlin Turmoil After Reichstag Meeting and Brest Litovsk Rift
Washington dispatches describe tense Berlin mood after the Reichstag Main Committee session. Parties caucus late into night, signaling support for opposing Brest Litovsk shift while Socialists show wavering stance. Liberal press argues Stockholm talks would fail amid espionage fears and diplomatic intrigue. Reuters notes risk to Reichstag cohesion if Brest Litovsk rift widens.
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Associated Press
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Reichstag
Brest—Litovsk
Stockholm
Scheidemann
Tageblatt
Reuter
Amsterdam
Brest- Litovsk
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