War Gri ef s Ask for Force on Terms at Peace Talks
Paris reports say officials will issue France led statements for the peace conference as the supreme war council reopens with Wilson and allied delegates. Germany armistice terms discussed including naval clauses and restitution of materials stolen from France and Belgium.
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Preliminary groundwork for a future delegates assembly
A sequence of preparatory meetings sets the stage for a formal assembly of delegates from all nations. Sunday's gathering advanced the process, with Monday’s and subsequent weeks expected to continue the preparatory work toward the eventual formal event.
Silesian Station Falls to German Government Forces
Berlin reports government troops capture the Silesian railway station after overrunning Spartacan fortifications in Berlin. About 600 Spartacans defend the site with machine guns, including several women. Rosa Luxemburg’s arrest allegedly occurred amid the crackdown, with Liebknecht’s son also said to be taken.
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BACKS McAdoo RAIL PLAN FOR EXTENDED CONTROL
Robert W. Woolley of the Interstate Commerce Commission urged the McAdoo five year extension of government rail control. He argued private ownership bars just rates and said prolonged federal control would allow setting rates fair to consumers, shippers, and carriers as Senate hearings probed the railroad issue.
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Robert W. Woolley
Interstate Eoamerce Commission
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Woolley
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Fletcher Dies Noted Dietetics Expert
Dr Thrace Fletcher a leading dietetics expert dies at Copenhagen hospital after a long illness bronchitis cited as the cause. Her work shaped public nutrition advice and her death draws tributes from medical and academic circles.
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Wreck Victims Identified in Wolverine Express Disaster
In Batavia New York the names of the 22 dead from the Wolverine express wreck near South Byron are released with several from Michigan New York and Detroit. Officials cite fuse light and danger signals as factors while Lickermans in Chicago near recovery. Illinois Indiana Arkansas Nebraska ratify federal prohibition amendment in state votes.
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Rumors of Col House Death Proved Untrue
Washington January 14 The State Department investigated rumors of Col E M House death in Paris. Acting Secretary Polk stated late afternoon that reports of his death were untrue and that definite information was expected hourly.
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President Wilson may tour the United States
Paris January 14 President Wilson considers a speaking tour of the United States after his return home. The aim is to inform the country about the Paris proceedings and to gauge public sentiment in support of his peace principles.
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Bolsheviks Advance Toward Warsaw as Polish Tactics Waver
Bolshevist forces press toward Warsaw with Vilna line movements. General Pilsudski shows hesitation to accept Paderewski proposals as Bolshevik troops move toward Lida and target Bialystok from Vilna.
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Senator Myers calls for harsh terms in final peace pact
Washington on January 14 Senator Myers proposes death for the former kaiser life imprisonment for Von Bernstorff Von Papen and Dr Bernhard Dernburg repudiation of Germanys war debts and payment of the entire war cost from German coffers as conditions of the final peace agreement.
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Russian POWs in Germany to be aided by Red Cross
Paris reports about one million Russian prisoners of war in Germany will receive aid through a Red Cross expedition led by Maj. Carl Taylor of the American Red Cross who will enter Germany to oversee relief efforts.
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Germany
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Red Cross
Peru Names Tudela as Ambassador in Washington Arrival
Francis Tudela arrives in Washington as Peru’s first ambassador to the United States, replacing the former ministerial representation. The historic upgrade marks a new phase in bilateral ties between Peru and the United States.
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Peru
Washington
YANKS SAIL FOR HOME Three Transports Sail to New York
Washington May 14 The transports Rochambeau Lapland and Cretic have sailed from France for New York carrying 150 officers and 4 200 men. Rochambeau due January 20 with field artillery detachments and medical supply units. Lapland due January 19 with casual companies and troops for Camps Dix Upton Meade Gordon Beauregard and 500 sick and wounded. Cretic due January 20 with coast artillery and about 250 casuals and sick and wounded.
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Prince of Wales joins dance during US occupation visit
Coblenz Jan 14 The prince of Wales visiting the American area of occupation attended a dance with Major General Dickman as his host He was to be exempt from cutting in but an officer accidentally cut in He accepted the moment and continued to dance with the same partner for the rest of the evening
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Archduke Leopold Salvator Arrives in Madrid Incognito
Archduke Leopold Salvator and former Princess Blanche of Castile arrive in Madrid incognito. The archduke formerly held the rank of generallissimo of the Austrian artillery.
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Archduke Leonard Salvator
Blanche of Castile
Hun Troops Join the Reds in Constance Take Control
Berne January 14 German garrison at Constance Baden has joined the Spartacans and gained full control of the town. Soldiers have occupied the town hall and disarmed the population.
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Demonstration in Munich Ends in Attack on Foreign Office
Unemployed protesters in Munich led by ultraradical groups favorable to the Berlin Spartacans attacked the foreign office. The assault was repulsed with casualties, two killed and six injured, as authorities intervened.
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Relief Bill Urged as Bollshevism Fears Rise in Europe
The House passed the administration bill for a 100 million dollar relief fund to feed starving Europeans, with 242 for and 73 against. President Wilson urged immediate passage, warning bolshevism grows where famine thrives and that money funds food deliveries to Poland and liberated Austro Hungarian regions. Henry White emphasized urgency, noting food relief as the key to peace, and the action aims to prevent destabilizing price shocks while aiding allied territories.
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