Russia Prepares To Ask Germany For A Separate Peace
London reports Russia may withdraw from the war and seek peace with Berlin. Washington has already banned shipments to Russia as aid to Germany, with Britain and France likely to follow. Berlin influence and Kerensky collapse are cited as factors. The shift could speed US troop and supply deployment across the Atlantic. Germany would gain troops by shifting focus to France, Belgium, and Italy.
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London
Russia
Germany
Kerensky
Petrograd
Berlin
Copenhagen
Itt
Stockholm
Afton Tidningen
Great Britain
France
United States
Washington
Atlantic
Downing Street
Belgium
Italy
U S Delays Shipments to Russia Pending Stable Government
Speedy Action reports the United States halting exports to Russia until a government it can recognize is formed. The embargo could become permanent if Bolsheviks gain power or civil war continues. Provisional Russia has $850 million in credits, with $191 million advanced, much spent on supplies awaiting shipment. Ships face coal bunkering denial.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Ee Ee
Germany
Bolssheviki
Italians Repulse German Attacks on Italian Front
News from the Italian front reports German assaults repulsed between the Brenta and the Piave rivers. Italian forces hold Monte Tomba and block enemy movement toward the Venetian plain. East of the Asti plateau Italians defend with heavy machine guns, while German efforts to cross the Piave have stalled after losses.
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London
Brenta
Tamsclonsty
Monte Tomba
Lai P
Asti
Piave
Submarine menace progress kept under wrap by US Navy
Washington reports a cautious mood as British premier Lloyd George cites five subs sunk in a day. Secretary Daniels refuses to reveal American anti-submarine actions, insisting on silent handling until admirals Benson and Sims judge the right moment to disclose details.
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Washington
Daniels
Lloyd George
Navy Department
Benson
Sims
Five Thousand Naval Reserves to Be Enrolled
The navy yard orders 5000 more naval reserves to enroll in the first naval district. An active call will also mobilize registrants on rolls but unassigned. Since April 1 more than 8000 youths have joined the reserves in this district, with many allowed to stay at home until called. Applicants aged 18 to 30 must enroll in class four and volunteer for general service.
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Bostons
Navy Yard
Naval District
Chauncey Destroyer Sinks in War Zone Collision
The destroyer Chauncey was sunk in a collision while on patrol in foreign waters with a likely twenty-one lives lost. Secretary Daniels said the 1902 built craft displaced 420 tons and carried 91 officers and men. full reports will follow.
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Washington
Chauncey
Navy Department
Daniels
Crowder Backs Local Boards on Drafting Married Women Teachers
Provost Marshal General Crowder refrains from issuing a national policy on employing married women as teachers. Local boards decide. Some cities allow a drafted husband to use his wife’s ability to support herself as exemption ground. others ban married women teachers, affecting exemptions.
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Washington
Crowder
Eight De Sautles Jurors in Second Jury Panel
In Mineola sixty eight talesmen were questioned over two days with only eight jurors accepted risking delay in the trial of Mrs Banca De Sautles for the murder of her ex husband. In Baltimore Mrs Edward A Skinner aged 84 escaped a hospital then gave her two sons poison and died after feeding them poison candy.
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de Sautles
Mineola
N. Y
Bianca de Sautles
Baltimore
Edward A. Skinner
Eighty Thousand Executed in Austria Hungary War Opposition
The city reports that about eighty thousand people have been hanged since the war began for political or racial opposition, pacifist activities, and separatist propaganda. The figures reflect executions in Austria Hungary.
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London
Austria- Hungary
Germany Seeks 15 Billion Reichs Credit Authorization
Amsterdam reports a bill to the German reichstag empowers the chancellor to dispose of a credit totaling 15,000,000,000 marks. The move signals a major funding measure during the current economic crisis and wartime pressures.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Reichstag
Car Fares Rise in City Street Car Service
Cleveland readers report fare changes with street cars increasing from 3 cents per ride to 10 cents for three tickets, altering transport costs. The notice notes the new pricing applies broadly across the streetcar system.
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Cleveland
Ajong
Eva Else
America Urged to Send Troops Across Atlantic
London reports Premier Lloyd George urges US to deploy 6,000,000 tons of shipping in 1918 as Russia collapses and Italian reverses worsen. He voices confidence democracies will overthrow Prussian militarism and thanks the US for naval and economic aid. Conference closed with progress noted and ongoing supply concerns.
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Russia
Italy
London
Lloyd George
British War Council
United States
Atlantic
United States Navy
George
British Isles
Lord Reading
General Bliss
Admiral Benson
Naval Operations
Thomas N. Perkins
Priority Board
Alonzo Taylor
Bainbridge Colby
United States Shipping Board
Oscar T. Crosby
The
Treasury
Vance’ McCormick
War Trade Board
War Cabinet
Army
Foster son admits poisoning foster parents in Chicago
John H. Langman is jailed after police say he confessed to poisoning his foster mother and father. He allegedly did so to obtain an estate valued at eight thousand dollars.
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Chicago
John H. Langman
Scotland Yard Considers Anti-Shrapnel Police Armor
London officials study special anti shrapnel gear for officers patrolling streets and warning pedestrians during air raids. The plan aims to enhance frontline officer safety as raids intensify.
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London
Scotland Yard
Finland Ends Inland Strike in Surprise Settlement
Helsingfors reports the general strike ending today after days of disruption. The Red Guard remains armed until all worker demands are met and satisfied.
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Finland
Helsingfors
Red Guard
Pacifists Swamped as Labor Leadre Pledges Loyalty
The American Federation of Labor voted without dissent to reaffirm loyalty to the government and backing for the wartime administration until peace. The resolution approved Gompers' Washington conference and subsequent war actions, sweeping aside pacifist opposition and noting no move to reconsider.
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Labor Leadgre
War Buffalo
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation
Washington
Meets U Boat Menace Demonstration Of New Non-Sinkable Suit
Passengers on a Boston ferry watched Capt Gardner of the steamship Bronan and his chief engineer dive in fully dressed as a demo for officers. They surfaced unharmed, showing a new non sinkable suit that covers head to toe except the face. The suit is claimed sink proof and warming.
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Boston
Gardner
Bronnan
Railroad workers win raise in Boston and Maine dispute
Boston and Maine employees get 40 cent daily raises and an eight hour day instead of nine. Crossing tenders receive 80 cent increases. Chief arbiter Henry B. Endicott commends both sides for upholding a fair process.
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Boston
Maine
Henry B. Endicott
Farmer Tozier Dead After Attack At Home
Aged farmer Tozier died from injuries after a man beat him with a hammer and robbed him at his Sherman Maine home. An ante mortem statement identified the assailant as a farm hand once employed by Tozier and described the motive and prior association.
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Sherman
Tozier
Tovier
Navy Pace Up Washington Explosion At Indian Head Powder Plant
The Navy reports a blast at the Indian Head powder plant in Maryland estimating 40 000 to 50 000 pounds of powder caught fire or exploded due to static electricity from moving powder. No skilled personnel were present at the time.
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Navy
Washington
Boston Draft Roundup Drives Men for Physical Exams
A large operation began in Boston on November 21 to nab alleged drafted men who failed to report for physical examinations. Marshal Sppele and local officers lead the drive to round up and process those missing from the draft roster.
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Boston
Marshal Sppeleear
Conservation Grain Residue Waton 9 Blea To Provide
Revenue Commissioner Roper ordered action on grain residue issues and related approvals amid ongoing conservation efforts and regulatory oversight.
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Itereal Revenue
Roper
Proclamation Causes Confusion Over Alien Enemies Policy
Reports detail the unsettled response to the president’s alien enemies proclamation targeting Germans and other nationals. Officials admit gaps in enforcement affecting District of Columbia residents and German workers, with tensions over excluding women and Austrians.
Soldiers and Sailors Insurance Benefits Urged by Treasury Official
Government life and total disability insurance offers up to 10000 coverage for soldiers sailors and nurses with premiums from 0.65 to 1.20 monthly per 1000 at ages 21 to 61. Enrollment ends February 12 1918 and automatic coverage applies until then with benefits paid to spouses children or widowed mothers.
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PRB Beck Treasury
W. G. McAdoo
Congress
United States
Bureau of War Risk Insurance of
the Treasury
Department
Washington, D.C
Army
Navy
American aviator rises on the western front
The American aviator is described as a growing threat to Germany on the western front. He is hailed as a formidable foe whose impact will increase as more machines and trained crews are deployed. The piece notes air campaign retaliation against German cities as just retribution for wartime horrors.
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Western Front
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