Fuel shortage halts factories in Chicago and New York
As federal fuel administrators urge a Monday holiday for eight to ten weeks, New York state reports over 100 plants closed due to coal shortages and New York City deliveries reach only half the required amount. In Chicago, more than 150 000 workers idle as several plants suspend operations amid deliberate hold on coal contracts and ongoing snow disruption.
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Egg shortage looms in Ottumwa as nil shipments arrive
Ottumwa faces an egg supply crisis with cold weather halting deliveries. Wilson & Co. have not received eggs for three weeks and Swift & Co. cannot predict when shipments arrive. Restaurants and dealers report exhausted stocks and will face eggless days after current supplies run out.
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German Schools in Page County Ordered Closed
Following a defense council meeting, three German schools in Page county were ordered closed by the school board. It was also decreed that all church services in the county must be conducted in English.
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County Council of Defense
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War Insurance Campaign Now OK
Washington D C January 15 a government war insurance drive began under Secretary McAdoo to reach soldiers and sailors. The Soldiers and Sailors Campaign Council with the Bureau of War Risk Insurance will direct efforts through January 12 and public reports will track camp totals and standings.
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Figh ting Flares In China As Nanking Parliament Reforms
In Peking on January 15 authorities report southern leaders plan to reconvene the dissolved parliament at Nanking while fighting looms near ten miles separating northern and southern forces. Acting Premier Wang Chin Chen resigns verbally but is rebuffed by the president. Southwestern army advances threaten Hupen Ichang and potential captures of Hankow and Wuchang unless reinforcements arrive.
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Destroyer Racoon Lost Off Ireland After Snowstorm
London reports HM S Racoon struck rocks off the north coast of Ireland at two in the morning during a heavy snowstorm and foundered with nearly 100 men perishing. Lieut George Napier commanded the destroyer. nine crew were left at the last port as survivors. Seventeen bodies were recovered and buried at Rathmullen, five more washed ashore for local burial.
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Train wreck in Hammond claims soldiers and civilians dead
Ten to fourteen people died when a Houston and Texas Central northbound passenger train from Houston to Dallas derailed after missing a switch at Hammond. Five soldiers, a woman, two girls and a boy were among the dead, with additional injuries reported as workers and officials updated the tally.
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Navy Ordnance Bureau Praised By Representative Oliver
Representative Oliver of Alabama, chairman of the House Naval Investigation Subcommittee, says the Navy Ordnance Bureau has complete satisfaction with its work and readiness for war after summarizing the ordnance phase of the inquiry.
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Supreme Court Rules Sentences Must Be Served in Draft Conspiracy
The Supreme Court determined that all defendants including Jemma Goldman Alexander Berkiman Louis Kramer must serve their sentences for conspiracy to obstruct the selective draft. The decision waives constitutional points raised by draft opponents.
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Jemma Goldman
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Confiscation of Harden Paper in Berlin Dispatch
Berlin reports that Die Zukunft, edited by Dr. Maximilian Harden, was confiscated by the German government. The issue included an article praising President Wilson’s war aims speech and asserting that the road to peace lies through Washington.
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Die Zukunft
Wilson
Washington
Berlin
Essential ships prioritized in U S coal plan
Washington January 15 Ships transporting supplies to Europe were added by Fuel Administrator Garfield to the list of essentials that must be coal supplied. The plan ranks households and utilities first then ships, with food and war materials for the army and allies third and war industries later. Public utilities and states to aid enforcement on Noyes return.
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New Address for Soldiers Parcels from Washington
Washington D C Jan 16 parcels for American troops in France not exceeding seven pounds may be addressed directly to the soldier. They will no longer be received for forwarding by the commanding general port of embarkation as previously. Post Office Department announces the change.
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MEAT QUIZON AT ST. PAUL
Federal Trade Commission inquiry into the meat industry of St. Paul began amid train delays. Joseph Davies, the presiding member, arrived after a long trip from Chicago via Ashland Wisconsin. Investigator M. M. Barrett and special investigator FP. Heney assured arrival to start the investigation.
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Big U Ship Texan Rammed in Atlantic Collision
Reports from naval authorities say the American steamship Texan of 14 000 tons is sinking at sea. The location and cause are not disclosed, but sources say it was rammed amidships in a collision with another vessel.
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American trawler sunk in European waters
An American trawler operating in European waters was lost after striking a rock. Admiral Sima reported the sinking to the navy department. All crew members were saved.
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Sima
Navy Department
Sims
Turkey Breaks Armistice Front in Armenian Sector
London reports that Turkish terms rejected by Bolsheviks and landings of 20 000 troops near Trebizond violated the Brest Litovsk armistice. A submarine allegedly sunk a Russian transport, prompting renewed fighting. Belligerent moves heighten fear the peace talks may end.
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Bolshevik Massacre Report From Sevastopol
Report from Sevastopol describes a violent episode in the Black Sea fleet with Russian officers killed during a two day conflict. A general was executed after attempting to restrain loyal troops. One ship’s entire crew was captured and executed. Streets are said to be strewn with corpses.
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Militarians Lead Berlin Row Amid War Aims Debate
Amsterdam reports growing strain over war aims in German press. An Jena meeting by the annexationist fatherland party was disrupted by independ ent socialists who backed general peace by understanding. Dr Bernhard Dernburg warned against annexations and urged disarmament.
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Butte Stages 3 Executions in Silver Bow County
Three men Frank Fisher John O Neil and Sherman Powell were executed together in Silver Bow Montana marking the first triple execution in the county. Powell a Black man, Fisher and O Neil convicted of Higgins murder. Higgins died after being shot while aiding a robbery.
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Montgomery
German lieutenant seized near Norfolk in aviation station plot
Walter Sporemann a German lieutenant who arrived in the U S on the submarine U 03 was arrested at Norfolk Virginia while attempting to ignite a magazine at the aviation station He wore an American army captain’s uniform and police found letters from former German ambassador von Bernstorff and Captain Boy-Ed on him
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Walter Sporeman
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Railroads Lose Bid to Block Two-Cent Fare Law
The Winona Central railroad and 28 other lines lost in the Supreme Court ruling. Federal courts sustained decrees dismissing Illinois Central actions to restrain the Illinois Public Utilities Commission from implementing the two-cent passenger fare.
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Winote Central Railroad
Supreme Court
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Ilnois Public Utilities Commission
Sinn Fein Leaders Call Referendum on Ireland Independence
Sinn Fein executives begin a referendum campaign asking the peace conference to consider Ireland's independence. The move signals organized support for national self determination amid talks in London.
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