President seeks 500 million fund for government control of railroads
President Wilson asks Congress for a 500 million revolving fund to operate and maintain railroads under federal control during the war and beyond. The plan centers on guaranteeing railway owners income and limiting dividends while Congress and the Treasury coordinate financing. William G McAdoo would lead the new Railway Administration to oversee all lines, terminals, and equipment with minimal disruption to current operations.
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America
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Federal Treasury
William J. McAdoo
Storm Stuns Chicago With Record Blizzard
Chicago faces its worst storm in history as a 60 mph gale and heavy snow cripple daily life. Drifts exceed 15 feet, rail and telegraph lines suffer, hundreds of cars stall, pedestrians vanish, and trains use elevated lines for survival while rail stations serve as shelters for thousands of travelers and commuters.
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Chicago
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Haig's Men Regain Ground at Arras Front Action
British troops attacked and captured a German trench near Bullecourt on the Arras Chambray front. A patrol activity remained strong in the Lens area. French front reports note repulsed German raids north of the Chemin des Damer as military operations continue.
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Arras-Ciambrad
War Office
Lens
Paris
Chemin Des Damer
Allies Plan Rapid U S Rush To Europe In 1918
Washington reports that American troops will be rushed to Europe as fast as possible with full equipment. A joint Allied plan in Paris, led by Col. B. M. House, seeks centralized control, pooled resources, and expanded ship tonnage for American forces. Food control measures to be by Britain France and Italy.
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Allies’ Council
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Inter-Aalied War Council
Paris
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Theritish Admiralty
Supreme War Council
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Italy
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Will call only class one proposal by Crowder
Provost General Crowder told Congress the government will not draft beyond class one. Married men with dependents are excluded, and 1,000,000 physically fit men are expected from class one. He urges adding new conscripts who turn twenty one after June 5, 1917 to keep a yearly supply of about 700,000 men.
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Washington
Crowder
Congress
McAdoo Cuts Off 185 Passenger Trains East of Pittsburgh
Director General McAdoo announced that about 185 passenger trains were removed from the three principal eastern roads since midnight Saturday. Nearly 100 through trains were eliminated on the Pennsylvania, over fifty on the Baltimore & Ohio, and about the same number on the New York Central and Erie. The cuts affect parlor and chair cars. no immediate plan for additional cuts was stated, though further adjustments to daily cars may occur.
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Kaiser Halts Peace Parley With Russians
London reports an official statement from Kerling Zurich saying the central powers have temporarily suspended negotiations with Russia due to Russia asking to move talks from Brest-Litovsk to Stockholm. A Berlin crowd gathered with Von Hindenburg and Ludendorff attending. Separately 25,000 German soldiers east of Kovyno revolted over drafting to the western front, deserting and entrenching against other units as authorities struggle to cut off food supplies. Petrograd notes Bolshevik Foreign Minister Trotzky rejects German peace proposals, defending the revolution and urging freedom to determine Polish and Lettish destinies while troops demand bread and boots.
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Bolsheviks
Leon Tr
Italians Win Big Victory at Zenson Bridgehead
Rome reports Austrians forced to abandon the Zenson bridgehead after Indian operations, with Italians now holding the western riverbank. Northern Italy HQ notes Monta Tomba region gains grow as details emerge. Prisoners reach 1,348 including 44 Austrian officers. seven large guns, machine guns, and trench mortars captured.
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Plans for a civilian run Ordnance Bureau reform
Secretary Baker outlined a broad reorganization of the ordnance bureau to place it under civilian control. The Washington announcement on June 4 details structural changes and aims to modernize the department.
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Washington
Baker
Lloyd George outlines peace aims and aims for postwar world
London January 7 British Prime Minister David Lloyd George spoke to the trades unions in London outlining peace terms. He emphasized three conditions for security treaty sanctity self determination and an international arms limiting body. He pledged greater sacrifices by the empire and denied fighting a war of aggression, urging unity to uphold justice and prevent German triumph.
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David Lloyd-George
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British peace terms outlined by Lloyd George
The Premier’s principals outline the Entente stance on war aims. Germany must adopt democracy to end militarism. Austria and the Balkans must grant self government. Belgium must be restored. Alsace Lorraine must revert to France. Italy irredenta valued. an Independent Poland is essential. Russia must be saved if it governs itself. Turkey’s lands kept, but Arabia and other regions gain nationalities. German colonies to be governed by natives. sea outrages must be repaired.
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Poland
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Armenia
Mesopotamia
Syria
Palestine
Dardanelles
Not Fond of Army Life Ginger the Mascot Returns Home
Ginger, Boston bred mascot for the Canadian army, refused army life after three weeks and returned to Los Angeles where owner John Hamilton, a 15 year resident, reports the dog quickly recovered. Hamilton recently enlisted in the Canadian forces and took Ginger along but the dog thrived on life back home, barking joyfully at old friends.
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Los Angeles
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Scarcity of Oil Threatens Danish Lighthouses and Trade
Scarcity of oil will extinguish or greatly dim Danish lighthouses, hindering navigation and export to the west. Domestic oil allowances have been sharply cut, worsening burdens on Danish shipping and commerce.
Tea Leaves Saved for War Materials in Britain
Instructions issued to English army and navy canteens require saving all used tea leaves in muslin bags and sending them to central depots. Old leaves must not be reused for beverages but will be utilized in munition making.
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