South Gripped by Cold as 29 Die in Blizzards
A massive Midwest and South storm leaves 29 dead across six states. Memphis and other cities face fuel shortages and paralyzed transit as trains run hours late and streetcars stop for 86 hours.
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Memphis
Tenn
South
Ity
Lquistna
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Georgia
Washington
Fulton
Allanta
Augusta
Natchez
Miss
Chattanooga
Nashville
New Orleans
Jackson
Little Rock
The
Gulf
Alabama
Ark
United States
Middle West
Chicago
San Antonio
Nebraska
Central States
Italian Forces Hit Heights East of Brenta in Surprise Attack
The report says Italian forces inflicted heavy losses on the enemy in a surprise attack on the heights east of the Brenta river. Other items note Yarmouth shelled for eight minutes, casualties totaling three killed and ten injured, and German papers claiming effective American submarine measures.
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Brenta
Yarmouth
Berlin
Auckland Geddes
House of Commons
Great Britain
Russia
Brest-Litovek
Spy Sporrman Captured Near Government Field
Norfolk reports Walter Sporrman a German navy lieutenant arrested near the Hampton aviation field by Naval Intelligence. He allegedly planned to blow up a government magazine and was found with a German uniform. He faced Washington charges with evidence to prove he is a dangerous spy.
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Norfolk
van Hektl
Walter Sporrman
Washington
Sporemin
Hampton
Naval Intelligence Bureau
Sporrman
Newport
Baltimore
Hamnton Aviation
Hir
Sporman
Newport News
Aviation
Seer
Count von Bernworff
United States
Chiefs Seek Return of Roads After War
Rail road presidents and executives meeting in secrecy adopt a resolution urging Congress to amend the Sims bill to return 90 railroads representing 177 lines to their owners within a year after the war.
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Roada
New York
Congress
Food Administration to License Salt Water Fishermen
The United States Food Administration will require salt water fishermen and distributors to operate under Food Administration licenses after February 15 as part of a move to reduce sea food prices under the President’s latest proclamation.
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Food Administration
Washington
United States Food Administration
Major Gardner Dies in Camp Wheeler Mass Former Congressman
Major A. P. Gardner aged fifty two former Massachusetts representative died at Camp Wheeler Macon Georgia from pneumonia. A telegram confirming the death reached his father in law Senator Henry Cabot Lodge as he set out for the camp. Gardner had recently entered the army as part of national preparedness efforts.
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Washington
A. P. Gardner
Massachusetts
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Henry Cabot Lodge
Gardner
Coal Crisis Shrinks Output and Allocates Stock
Dr. Harry Garfield warns of a sixty day coal shortage with 30 million tons needed. The plan seizes coal held by manufacturers, cuts non essential output, and redistributes supply to essential war industries and regions. P B Noyes to consult with New York officials as transport limits hinder deliveries.
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Washington
Harry Garfield
Paper Board
New York
Garfield
P. B. Noyes
Conservation Division
Albert H. Wiggin
New York State
New Jersey
Jersey
Wiggin
New York City
New England
British Labor Endorses Russian Self Determination
A London message from the British Labour party pledges unity with the Russian people on self determination and rejects annexations for the empire. It calls on central empire peoples to pressure their governments to abandon territorial gains in Europe and avoid forcing choices that sustain war or abandon core principles.
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Russia
London
British Labor Party
Europe
Caillaux Arrest Linked to Berlin Spy Inquiry
Paris reports ex premier Caillaux arrested after cables to Secretary Lansing in Washington tied to German espionage inquiry. Paris sources say Caillaux had communications with Berlin and was detained by French authorities amid the spy investigation.
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Caillaux
Lansing
Washington
Berlin
Amsterdam
Russia
Tobolsk
Siberia
Lapeless
Shipping Board
Joseph Caillaux
France
McAdoo Gaive
New York City
Garfield
German Turmoil Over Peace Threatens Empire
Amsterdam reports Germany's internal crisis nears a decisive shakeup. Chancellor von Hertling and Dr von Kuehlmann may be ousted as militarist shifts push for a strong peace or general peace, with fear Bolsheviks could corrupt the army and trigger a dictatorship to back their stance.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Bismarck
Count von Hertling
von Kuehlmann
Berlin
Kaiser
Reichstag
Deadlock at Brest-Litovsk talks reported again
Dispatches from Brest-Litovsk via Berlin say peace negotiations between Russia and the Lentons are deadlocked once more. German delegates demand the Central Powers keep control of occupied Russian territories.
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Brest-Litovsk
Copenhagen
Berlin
Russia
Congress debates German trade referendum impact on postwar policy
Washington lawmakers weigh the Chamber of Commerce of the United States referendum asking Germany to become a responsible government after the war. Some representatives resist while others argue Germany fears economic defeat as much as military defeat, aligning with a boycott stance.
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United States Commerce Chamber
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Congress
Germany
President Labels Food Suppliers Under License
President Wilson issues a proclamation placing feeders and malt dealers salt water fishermen canners and makers of tomato wheat and rye products and other foods under license. They must secure permits by February 15 or face closure. applications directed to the food administration.
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Washington
Wilson
Food Administration
Fears for State Taxing Rights across Railroads
Governor Edge as president of the Council of States urges Congress to safeguard state taxing rights on railroad property and receipts amid possible federal control. The council warns any action may burden states and local units while stressing the need to protect existing tax methods. A separate report critiquing Trentons trolley service recommends modern cars, fare boxes, and route reductions to boost efficiency and ridership.
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Council of States
Congress
Trenton
Edge
Marshall
Senate
Clark
House
Washington
Mercer County Traction Corporation
Witt
Trolley
New Jersey State Briefs Reflect War and Weather Impacts
Wood from German interiors repurposed for heating Hoboken homes as 200 loads offered free by Brooklyn Navy Yard. Navy enlistment quotas cut to 26 weekly. many workers urge faster service and extended terms to four years. Potatoes frozen in frost threaten scarce supplies. ice houses expand across South Jersey to meet demand. Local officials report frozen pipes and water drops. Paulsboro postmaster term ends. townships bolster fire protection and Cross funds.
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Griffin
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Arthur Kill
Perth Amboy
Public Service Electric Company
Lave
Frederick Krause
Eagle Rock Avenue
Pleasantdale
West Orange
Passaic County
Paterson
Paul de Nemours
Flanders
Paulsboro
John Lodge
Naval
Park Place
Newark
Leutenant
William A. Ahrens
Cathedral Avenue
Nutley
Jack Frost
Columbus
George W. Bastedo
Gould
Ims
Aldeewood
Richard C. Jenkinson
Westville
Jacob N. Kier
South Jersey
Moore's Lake
Hall Street
Williamstown
Albert Eldridge
Garfield Pancoast
Audubon
Germantown
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