Aliens Escape Draft Treaty With Switzerland Opens Army Exemption
Washington Jan 12 Citizens of neutral European countries may be freed from US military service if they appeal through their legations. Switzerland reaches an agreement with the state department allowing drafted Swiss in the US to be discharged upon proof of citizenship. The war department supports quick discharge for eligible aliens. Swiss records show 4,929 registered, 1,758 called, 224 accepted. Sweden 24,663 registered, 7,824 called, 1,855 accepted. Holland 6,679 registered, 1,951 called, 249 accepted. Norway 16,678 registered, 5,087 called, 1,004 accepted. Denmark 8,063 registered, 2,398 called, ? accepted.
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Denmark
Hertling To Reply To Peace Arms Addresses In Reichstag
Jan 12 reports from Berlin and Amsterdam indicate Imperial Chancellor Hertling will respond to President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George in the Reichstag Monday. German papers say Germany backs Wilson on freedom of seas but doubts his guarantees, and will enforce via U boats if needed. The Rheinische Westfälische Zeitung and Tageblatt discuss terms and negotiation readiness.
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Rheinische Westfalische Zeitung
Germany
Late Casualties in France War Dept Reports
Casualties announced by the War Department include Private Charles H Brooks of the infantry with pneumonia father Louis P Brooks of Haverhill Mass and Private Fred M Mase of the aero squadron aboard a United States transport accidentally shot mother Mrs Hattie Burnham Port Wayne Ind Private Howard Hall infantry pneumonia friend N J Wiggins of Derby Ohio.
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Hattie Burnham
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Howard
N. J. Wiggins
Derby
Millions for French Care in Red Cross War Aid
The American Red Cross will spend eight million dollars in France over the next five months to aid refugees and destitute children. The report notes 30,008 refugees supported monthly from northern France via Switzerland, 15,000 homeless, 13,000 refugee children cared for at Evian les Bains, and 2,800 housed in Paris at times. Red Cross efforts include tuberculosis work, reconstruction, education for the blind, child hygiene, and juvenile delinquency prevention. Homer Folks praises French authorities and private initiative in aiding victims of the war.
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Injunction Sought Over Deaf Couple’s Domestic Dispute
In New York a deaf couple appeared before a magistrate over marital friction. The wife sought an injunction citing cruelty in silencing her with late hours and tantrums, while the husband preferred to minimize his wife’s speech. The interpreter conveyed her charge of nightly quarrels and being left in the dark.
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New York
Typhoid Germs Are Petted by Allied Soldiers in France
Millions of allied soldiers in France have been inoculated against typhoid fever since the war began. Typhoid vaccines require pure cultures grown in government laboratories and fed with agar jelly from Japan. The careful handling of the microbes is described, noting their size and the vast potential colonies comparable to the combined populations of several nations.
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All Men 21 and Over to Register Under New Draft Rule
Washington declares all men who turned 21 since the June 5 1917 draft must register and be classified. General Crowder hopes to streamline calls by exempting dependents, allowing most new registrants to be sent to service. Continued on Page Two.
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Government to regulate private securities in war effort
Washington Iowa report outlines proposed federal licensing for each private security issue with Treasury and Federal Reserve Board oversight. A government plan may create a war efficiency agency and possible government stock or bond absorption. Officials aim to curb nonessential spending and private construction until war needs shift.
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Mess Cook Big Man of Army
A Chicago Daily News feature by Junius B. Wood extols the company cook as the army’s hidden autocrat and morale focal point. It notes cooks’ temperamental, grease-streaked images and soldiers’ private complaints, while detailing rationing, mess sergeants, and the dining ritual that binds units in France.
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Junius B. Wood
Chicago Daily News
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Yarmouth Bombarded by Unidentified Sea Craft
Yarmouth was bombarded from sea last night by unidentified enemy craft. Three people were killed and ten injured in the attack reported from London.
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Wilson’s Peace Terms Draw European Press Fire
European papers mock Wilson’s peace blueprint. Essen Allgemeine Zeitung accuses him of autocratic rule in the United States and scolds his stance on Germany. Düsseldorf Nachrichten finds his proposal utterly unacceptable and useless. Vienna Fremdenblatt and Neuve Freie Presse claim his message shows Entente enemies’ aims and superior deception.
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Essen
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Dusseldorf
Vienna
British and American Women Run Paris Soldiers Club
In Paris the British "Blighty Corner" and its English American volunteers welcome Canadian Australian and New Zealand soldiers on leave. Tea every afternoon and music programs provide a homey club atmosphere. Notable guests praised by royalty, and visits include the Jeanne d Arc church where soldiers received souvenir medals.
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Train Over Sleeping Baby Near Whaleyville
A 2 year old girl escaped injury near Whaleyville Delaware when a fast train bound for Ocean City rolled over her while she slept on the tracks. Engineer L Hr Wallace did not see the child until yards away. The trainbrakes were applied and the child Annie Kosh was awakened and cried but sustained no injuries. She was dressed and located near a canning factory crew near Mardela.
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L Hr. Wallace
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Mardela
Nation to have two wheatless days a week
New York January 12. The nation will designate two wheatless days weekly. State Food Administrator Arthur Williams announced after a Washington conference with Food Administrator Herbert Hoover.
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