Germany Presses for New War Aims and Naval Access
Berlin reports quote Chancellor Hertling telling the reichstag committee that Wilson and Lloyd George speeches outline acceptable points but France and Britain must concede key demands. He insists on freedom of navigation and fortified ports at Gibraltar Aden Hongkong and other routes, and argues for discussions on colonies and Russia. He says peace terms after the war will shape a lasting agreement and notes Germany seeks a settlement with Russia and Ukraine while opposing violence against Belgian territory.
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Amsterdam
Hertling
Ymin
Reichstag
Liard George
Wilson
Germany
Benin
Wean
Wilssu
el Kurepers
Syreech
Germ
Engand
Russia
Peres
Germispy
Jr Corporation
Frence
Atsnee-Lorraine
Cape Miny
League of Peoples
Reschstus
Herthing
Lloyd George
Hohenzellerns
Drest-Litovsk
Ukrainia
Herding
Alsace-Lorraine
Wilson’s Fourteen Points Outlined in Congress Speech
The 1918 plan proposed by President Wilson calls for open diplomacy, removal of economic barriers, free trade, disarmament, self-determination, evacuation of allied territories, restoration of Belgium and Alsace Lorraine, and independence for nations including Poland and Balkan states. It envisions a general association of nations to guarantee peace and sovereign borders.
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Wilson
America
Congress
Belgium
Prussia
Alsace Lorraine
Italy
Frouders
Austria-Thagary
Balkan
Guinen
Serbia
Reforms War Work High Official Defends Wilson Efforts
A Washington war department official defends President Wilson, stating critics missed the president’s work as the war department reforms into an efficient operation within sixty days. The official promises to present details to Congress discrediting opposition and warning against disrupting the reorganized agency.
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Providence
Providence Journal
War Department
Washington
Beas
Department
Eight Hour Day Debated by Farm Labor U N
The Colorado State Farm Education Co operative union debated an eight hour day for farm laborers and farmers wives. The measure was vetoed by the state convention but could be adopted locally and enforced by members if adopted.
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Denver
Coto
Armerie
Colorado
Eatmere’ Mducertion Co-operative Union
Irish convention adjourns after cabinet talks
Premier Lloyd George invites the feuding Irish convention members to confer with the cabinet and a meeting is set to adjourn the convention with selected members to meet the premier and his colleagues.
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Lloyd George
London
Pernader
Artillery Actions Reported on Maisons Charmante Front
The official state statement from the War Office notes spirited artillery actions near Maisons Charmante and along the Avecourt front with heavy activity reported in the region.
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Paris
War Office
Maisons de Charmpeume
Avecourt
Willi
Seed Corn Campaign in Harrison County Mobilizes District
The Harrison County Council of Defense announces a county wide seed corn campaign due to shortages from last fall and this winter. Purdue seed expert Mr. J. P. Smyth will organize canvassing to locate seed corn. township captains include Ray Churchill Blue River Morgan John Gettelfinger Spencer and others. Captain Hez Luckett leads county efforts with townships appointing assistants to boost crop production and create markets for surplus seed corn.
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P. Smyth
Purdue
Council of Defense
Hez Luckett
Harrison Township
Smyth
Blue River
Ray Churchill
Morgan Township
John Gettelfinger
Spencer Township
David Harmon
Jackson Township
William Graves
Albert McGrain
Heth
William Flora
Boone Township
Rush Boote
Washington Township
John L. Win
War Conference Program Planned for Corydon Meeting
Corydon hosts a two session war conference on February 6 1918 as Indiana begins county by county meetings nationwide. Principal speaker Alexander Cairns will discuss food in Europe with reports from an English Army officer and Red Cross and WW We Boys staff will present talks.
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Corydon
United States
Indiana
Alexander Cairns
Europe
England
France
Germany
FE. M. Linton
Janes R. Garfield
Amuerican Red Cross
W. OW. Black
Don. Z. P. Willis
C. G. Mitchell
Idool
Baker asks hearing on army efficiency charges
Secretary Baker requests Senator Chamberlain arrange a joint session for all members of Congress to hear a formal statement addressing charges of army inefficiency. He argues a public explanation is due to officers and men, business contributors, and the nation, and asks for timing and venue at the earliest convenience.
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Washington
Baker
Chamberlain
Congress
Senator Chamberlain
War Department
America
Senate
House of Representatives
France Reports War Costs and Debt Shock
Paris reports war expenses from August 1904 to December 1910 totaling 17.4410 billion francs with interest on public debt pushing total obligations to 826.580 billion francs. Government receipts cover about 80.6 billion francs from taxes and duties, with the rest raised abroad or by other means.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Louis
German Destroyers Sunk by Mine Field
The German destroyers A-73 and A-79 were sunk by a mine field of German origin near Copenhagen Jiu on a Sunday. Seventeen crew members from A-79 survived four days at sea. A conference note claims the mine field’s origin aligns with German activity, urging officials and citizens to attend the county meeting.
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Kaiser
Copenhagen
Jiu
Terman
Majority of Us Are Bores The Irish World Essay
The piece argues many adults dominate conversations by focusing on their own affairs, while babies and children are honest in their self focus. It contrasts the lack of social tact in the grown bore with a humorous, cautionary tale of a mother and a child seeking attention.
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Baby
Tuna Angling Masters From Southern California
The American Angler extols the Tuna Angler in Southern California and Santa Cata Hina as yielding two premier sport fish the leaping tuna and the swordfish. The tuna rewards the fit sport with a 1 to 4 hour fight, requiring high pace and full exertion. A 16 ounce rod and No 21 line suit anglers and aim for tuna under 200 pounds for best enjoyment.
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California
Santa Cata Hina Island
Faust
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