U. S. Troops to Be Rushed to 10 Battle Fronts
Washington reports a Paris war council plan to rush American troops to Europe in 1918. It outlines intensified shipping, a unified allied front, pooled resources, and centralized military coordination with Britain France and Italy to ensure full equipment for U.S. forces.
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Bolsheviks Threaten Three Million Men Against Kaiser
Telegraphic bulletins report Bolshevik forces threaten to mobilize three million men in opposition to the Kaiser amid ongoing movements. Military and political tensions rise as the threat looms over Europe.
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End of Ohio Strike as All Unionists Freed on Bond
Hamilton Ohio January 8 Following jail releases on bond of all union men held after rioting pleas the five day strike involving 4500 workers ended and they returned to their jobs.
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Ohio
Hamilton
Cossacks Drive Against Moscow in Civil War News
Reports from Petrograd say Cossack troops occupied Alexandrovsk and disarmed Bolshevik garrisons as General Kaleddinges forces move toward Moscow. Across Don districts Bolsheviks hold, while Cossacks raid and arms are redistributed. Loevo in Bessarabia reportedly seized with arrests and executions of Bolshevik leaders.
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German bread import syndicate to bring Russian grain
Berlin dispatch reports an importing syndicate forming to bring breadstuffs from Russia to Germany with the German government said to hold a half interest. Similar syndicates planned in Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey, Zurich correspondent notes.
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Kaiser Seizes Poles Prompting Social Democrats in Cells
M Radek speaking for the Russian delegation at a meeting with Austro German delegates said prisoners and war victims, including social democrats and independents, have been jailed for peace advocacy. He urged the Austro German delegation to press their governments to address the issue in Petrograd and aid humanitarian work.
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Peace Propaganda Arrests Highlighted for Baltic and Polish Leaders
A multilingual diplomatic note calls Austro-German representatives to account for Russian citizens and Baltic leaders detained by the German government for peace propaganda. Doctor Marklovsky the Polish social democrat and M. Daveschevsky of the Lettish social democrats are named as examples of those deprived of liberty.
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Mann Takes Eastern Command as Rainbow Chief Returns
Major General William A. Mann first Rainbow division commander now in France is ordered to command the Eastern department at Governors Island New York succeeding General Eli D. Loyle. General William L. Sibert will lead the Southeast department at Charleston S C succeeding General W P Duvall. Mann and Sibert arrived in New York from France and praise the Rainbow division’s training and health. It is reported Charles P. Mencher will succeed Mann as Rainbow division commander.
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Norway Faces War Threats and Food Shortages in 1938
Norwegian papers criticize government for withholding information on potential war risks and food supply. A new year rationing plan targets flour bread sugar and coffee while talks with the United States seek an export agreement. An accord between the war trade board and Scandinavia will ship necessities to Denmark Sweden and Norway.
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Russia Rejects German Peace Terms Amid Front Pressure
Petrograd dispatch reports Russia consaints on Brest-Litovsk peace terms despite German demands. Bolsheviks claim Baltic provinces under military pressure as Red Guards bolster front lines. Odessa fights flare as Petrograd notes broken talks and push for general peace with German socialists.
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Navy Yard Blast Kills Two Firemen
The Philadelphia navy yard boiler explosion killed two black firemen and injured six, the Navy Department reported.
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Latins Win New Victory Across the Piave
Rome reports another Piave crossing attempt by enemy troops repelled by Italian forces. About ten vessels carrying troops were scattered at Intestadura on the Piave’s west bank, near the flooded area protecting Venice. The Zenson bridgehead to the south was abandoned by Austrians after weeks of activity nearby.
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Four Fast Trains Dropped on Pennsylvania Rail
Announcement from Pittsburgh shows four fast trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad were ordered discontinued to conserve motive power. The action, dated January 2, affects service redundancy and efficiency.
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