Bolsheviks Confront German Demands at Brest Litovsk Talks
In Petrograd Bolsheviks arrest a Romanian minister amid protests over peace talks with the Hohenzollerns. At Brest Litovsk the German Austro Hungarian and Russian delegates debate evacuation timing and self determination. General Hoffmann accuses Russia of speaking Victorious and insists on holding Courland Lithuania and Riga.
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Persia
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Austria-Hungary
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Poland
Courland
Lithuania
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Riga
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von Kuehlmann
Coal Situation Grows More Serious Across Regions
Washington reports from January 16 say the coal situation is worsening with administrators in the middle West and East noting vast shipments halted at terminals due to severe weather. The backlog began four to five days earlier amid Wisconsin and eastern disruptions.
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Junkers Gain Power In German Political Struggle
London reports that Germany’s militarist and annexationist party has gained influence and fights for territorial expansion. The contest may climax with the successor to Count von Hertling as imperial chancellor amid rumors of his resignation for health reasons.
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Opposition grows to Garfield coal order across east region
Early reports describe a coordinated push to suspend the Federal Fuel Administrator's five day shutdown and Monday rest day. If upheld the plan would halt most commerce east of the Mississippi plus Minnesota and Louisiana, with few exemptions, through March 25. A leadership change at the Fuel Administration is rumored as pressure mounts in New York.
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U S Brands Caillaux Signs of 1915 Berlin Contact Revealed
Paris dispatch reports the arrest of former French premier Caillaux stems from a cable from Secretary Lansing. It says Caillaux, during a 1915 Argentina visit, communicated with Berlin through Count von Luxburg to seek peace with Germany for business resumption. Press commentary notes widespread belief in strong evidence and calls for release only with proof.
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British city bombed as Yarmouth shelled by sea attack
German naval forces fired about 20 shells into Yarmouth at 10 05 p m last night killing three and injuring ten. The town’s shipbuilding and fishing industries are noted as the key targets.
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War Industries Chief voices move to test reorganization plan
Daniel Willard, head of the War Industries Board, told the Senate Military Committee that he previously favored a government minister of munitions but now supports trying out a restructured War Department. He urged removing purely advisory roles and praised several figures while stressing action over words. The council of national defense has served the government well.
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Italian Prisoners Forced to Work in Fire Zone
Amsterdam reports Italian prisoners of war transported to Flanders and compelled by German forces to work in the fire zone. The dispatch notes several prisoners have been killed or wounded.
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Les Nouvelles
Five die in fire at Marion farm home
Five people including Chris Hauk his wife and three children perished when a blaze destroyed their Marion Ohio farmhouse. Neighbors arriving too late failed to save them. In a separate dispatch Berlin reports Germany denies planning harsher treatment for American POWs.
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Pope Hears No Early Peace Hope From Vatican Nuncios
Rome January 16. Vatican reports say nuncios to Austria and Germany inform Pope Benedict there is no encouragement for peace hopes now. The pope will suspend judgment on the peace situation until government pronouncements are received.
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Austria
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Pope Benedict
Camp Custer orders on refusal of medical treatment
Select men at Camp Custer in Battle Creek Michigan who refuse medical treatment will face court martial. The War Department has issued orders authorizing medical examination by a three surgeon board if a commanding officer deems treatment necessary. Patients must submit or be court martialed.
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War economy tightens as nonessential industries curtailed
Washington January 15 1918 All industries not essential to wartime needs are to be temporarily curtailed Fuel Administrator Garfield prepares a drastic plan for broad shutdowns to conserve resources and power mobilization efforts nationwide.
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Garfield
Fate of War Is on Britain Declares Geddes in Commons
Sir Auckland Geddes warned Britain must mobilize 500000 more young men for army service and prepare to push into trenches as Russia collapses frees Austro German troops. He said Allies are strong but Britain must act to sustain ships, munition, food, and coal while America delays full entry.
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Food Measure Introduced to Enforce Conservation
Washington dispatch notes the food administration proposes sweeping compulsory conservation to reach every kitchen. Senator Pomerene introduces the bill in the Senate and Representative Lever in the House. The measure grants the president powers via the food administration to impose restrictions on any group or individuals with draconian penalties.
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