Government to Run Railroads to Ease Coal Shortage
Washington reports Director General McAdoo orders suspend prior freight priorities to speed coal trains. President Wilson will urge Congress to authorize government operation and compensation for carriers, while McAdoo uses the Hudson tunnel for freight to move coal into New York.
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Washington
McAdoo
Robert 8. Lovett
War Industries Board
Congress
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aitchison
Pennsylvania Company
Hudson River
New York City
Shipping Board
Hampton Roads
New England
Railroad Administration
Bolsheviks Arrest American Railway Mission Members
London reports Bolsheviks arrested members of the American railway mission at Irkutsk in Siberia. A Petrograd dispatch notes the event, while Washington has received no official notice of the arrest.
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London
Irkutsk
Siberia
Petrograd
Washington
Incendiary Blazes Devastate Norfolk District
In Norfolk on January 2 a series of explosions and fires destroyed nearly two city blocks including the Monticello hotel. One man died and many were injured as walls collapsed. Authorities believe arson caused the blaze, with losses estimated over two million dollars.
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Norfolk
Monticello
King Ferdinand Abdicated Rumors Surface in Petrograd
Persistent rumors report that King Ferdinand of Romania has abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Charles. The claims circulate from Petrograd on December 29.
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Petrograd
Ferdinand of
Romania
Charles
Steamer Sinks German Sub in Quick Naval Action
London reports a German submarine was sunk by an American passenger steamer near the British coast. On a clear noon sea the periscope was spotted, the ship turned, and two guns fired two seconds apart. Debris rose as the submarine disappeared with a direct hit confirmed by crew and passengers.
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London
U. S. Declares No Further Peace Aims To Be Voiced
Washington reports that the administration regards America’s war aims as fully stated in President Wilson’s reply to the pope and his message to Congress. No plan to elaborate those aims further unless new German Austrian peace negotiations with the Bolsheviks produce developments.
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Washington
America
Wilson
Congress
United States
American Destroyers Capture Four German Submarines
A Boston-born seaman says twelve American destroyers captured four German submarines near a French port. The subs were surfacing to recharge batteries with conning towers open when the destroyers seized them without resistance. A German U Boat later sailed to the harbor flying a white flag after mutiny and surrender discussions.
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Boston
Firebugs Spread Terror In Oregon Farm Burnings
A Turner area farm blaze destroyed house barn auto and grain storage in Marion county. Investigators say the fire bugs aim to terrorize the Willamette valley and are jointly probing by state county and federal officers. The inquiry follows a Carlton grain elevator fire last week.
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Salem
Ore
Roy Omart
Turner
Marion County
Willamette Valley
Carlton
No Way to Evade the Income Tax in 1918
Government officials announce mandatory income tax returns for unmarried earners over 1000 and married or head of a family over 2000. Revenue officers will visit every county January 2 to March 1 to assist taxpayers, with penalties for late or false returns. The article defines net income, exemptions, and allowable deductions, and urges taxpayers to file on time to avoid fines and imprisonment.
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Wrehington
Collector of Internal Revenue
United States
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Teuts Forged Across the Piave in Fresh Italian Drive
The Italians drive the Teutons from positions on the Piave lower bank at Zenson, clearing the right bank except far north. Heavy casualties reported, with continued artillery duels around Monte Tomba and the Asiago plateau. Air raids on Vicenza Bassano Treviso leave 13 dead 44 wounded, mostly civilians, with limited material damage.
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London
Piave
Monte Tomba
Asiago
Vicenza
Bassano
Castel Franco
Treviso
Italians Down 12 German Planes in Frontline Raid
Italian and British aircraft clashed as 25 German planes raided west of Treviso. Eight enemy planes were shot down, two fell inside Italian lines, and 12 were destroyed or driven off. Many crew members were killed or captured amid the wreckage.
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Italy
Treviso
Guatemala Earthquake Causes Loss of Lives in City
Washington reports a major Guatemala earthquake with estimated losses from ten to forty lives and extensive property damage in Guatemala City. Interior damage unspecified.
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Washington
Guatemala
Guatemala City
State Department
W. W. Attorney Fined for Totin g Pistol
George F. Vanderveer of Seattle I W W counsel was fined 100 dollars and costs in municipal court after being deprived of his pistol as he near Judge Landis court. He said he bought the weapon in Philadelphia and its pocket presence was inadvertent.
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Chicago
George F. Vanderveer
Seattle
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Meadoq
Ferdinand
U. S
Germany
Russia
France
Belgium
German War Office
Crown
Prince Rupprecht
Bavaria
Marcoing
Cambrai
W. W
Conoco
the Continental Oil Company
A, Colorado Corporation
Denver
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
Albuquerque
Boise
Pueblo Butte
the Dillon Bakery
F. C. McFadden
Dillon Furniture Co
General Furniture Distributors
E. H. Brundage, Undertaker
Dillon, Montana
Burke Auto Transfer Co
Burke, Prop
E. H. Brundage
Black Res
Black
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