Berlin reports peace talks risk as Stockholm plan falters
Berlin submits that peace negotiations with Russia are paused due to a Russian request to move talks from Brest-Litovsk to Stockholm. Reichstag factions split over adjournment and the Socialists back the government against moving the venue. Berlin press voices grave concern over the crisis and espionage fears.
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London
Berlin
Peace Pour Patiers
Brest- Litovsk
Stockholm
Russia
Associated Press
Reichstag
Brest-Litovsk
Tageblatt
Stocksholm
Amsterdam
Military Duty on Single Men Under New Draft Plan
Washington reports that all men for the war armies will come from class 1, focusing on young, childless workers. Provost Marshal General Crowder urges amendments to require all men reaching their twenty first birthday since June 5, 1917 to register. About 1.66 million men currently qualify for class 1, with 706,000 more each year from extended registration for those turning 21.
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Washington
United States
Crowder
Baker
Con
Ten Die From Cold as New York Endures Severe Freeze
The record-breaking cold spell keeps New York City and surrounding areas near zero. Ten people have died from the cold as police stations theatres libraries churches and other venues become shelters for the homeless and poor.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Kronstadt Fort Blown Up in Violent Explosion
A Kronstadt fort near Petrograd was destroyed by a violent explosion per a Petrograd dispatch. Details are unavailable.
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Kronstadt
London
Krongstadt
Petrograd
Transfer of 300000 Poles to Germany Reported
In Petrograd sources claim Germany has moved 300000 Polish and Lithuanian civilians to Germany. General Korniloff, once commander in chief against the Bolsheviks, is said to have arrived with Don Cossack districts. Reports note the death of General Korniol and that former Russian government members under arrest have ended their hunger strike.
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Germany
Petrograd
Korniloff
Don Cossacks
Korniol
United States To Mobilize Big Army For France
Secretary Lansing releases a review of the interallied war conference plan. American fighting men will cross the Atlantic as quickly as Mustered and trained. France and Britain agree to provide ships and weapons to shore up the allied effort and coordinate production and shipbuilding to sustain transport against submarines.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Lansing
Paris
Atlantic
France
Great Britain
Twenty one British ships sunk last week
London report states eighteen British merchantmen of 1600 tons or more were sunk by mine or submarine in the past week, with three smaller vessels also lost. This marks a sharp rise from the previous week’s twelve. December totals remain satisfactory with 2111 arrivals and 2074 sailings, despite heavy losses in large tonnage.
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London
Admiralty
Million Greeks Massacred in Turkey
Lazarus George Macrides, son of a Trebizond merchant, states that organized massacres and deportations by Turco-Teutons in Asiatic Turkey have killed at least one million Greeks. He recalls a 2,000-strong Greek party rescued by the Russian fleet after Ordou bombardment last August.
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Turkey
New York
Lazarus George Macrides
Trebizond
Macrides
Ordou
England to Ration Soon Under Government Plan
Lord Rhondda, food controller, says compulsory rationing will start in England at an early date after cabinet sanction. He notes the scheme is complete, warnings of continued shortages despite improving conditions.
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England
London
Lord Rhondda
Allied Air Raids Stir Germans Amid Invasion Fears
Amsterdam Times correspondent reports German nerves rising as Allied air raids intensify. Widespread discussion centers on a possible American invasion by air, with many seeking to calm fears despite the perceived air ruthlessness of their ruler.
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London
Germany
Amsterdam
The
Times
Department to mobilize 3,000,000 workers for war effort
The Department of Labor assigns the United States Employment Service and Labor Bureau to mobilize 3,000,000 workers for agriculture, shipbuilding, and war plants. Aimed at easing labor shortages, the plan forecasts 400,000 mechanics in shipbuilding and appoints John B. Densmore as national director with Robert Watson and Charles T. Clayton as aides. Samuel J. Gompers to become chief clerk.
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Washington
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
Department
Densmore
John B. Densmore
Montana
Employment Service
Wilson
Robert Watson
Massachusetts
Charles T. Clayton
Maryland
Samuel J. Gompers
New York
Mr. Watson
Expects Decision Within Six Months In War Talk
Atlantic port notes the entente forces face a hard period that should yield decisive results. Captain Andre Tardeau, French high commissioner to the United States, says a strong German winter attack is possible on the western front but predicts it will be another Verdun.
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Atlantic
Andre Tardeau
United States
Verdun
Plans for 2 Billion Ship Building Program Unveiled
The shipping board asked Congress for authority to place 701 million in additional ship contracts and an immediate 82 million for extending shipyards and worker housing. To date 1.234 billion has been authorized with most contracts already awarded.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Congress
Army Camp Health Conditions Improve in Week Ending Dec 28
The weekly report of the division field sanitation shows lower deaths in both the national guard and national army divisions. Guard deaths dropped to 108 from 120, while national army deaths fell to 98 from 118. General health improved with a marked reduction in meningitis epidemics.
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Washington
National Guard
National Army
Guard
Hungarian War Loan Falls Short
London reports subscriptions to Hungary seventh war loan reached 3 billion Kronen, far below the 8 billion Kronen goal. Most subscriptions came from leading banks, with the public largely excluded, per Exchange Telegraph.
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London
Hungacy
Exchange Telegraph Company
British Retake Trench at Cambrai Amid Cold Front
The British repelled a German sap taken at Bullecourt in a counter attack near Cambrai. Across northern France and Flanders infantry activity persists in snow covered Arras and along the Moselle. In Italy bic guns clash along the Piave hills and lower reaches.
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Cambrai
London
France
Arras
Flanders
Moselle
Bullecourt
Bic
Piave
Guatemala City Dead Placed at 2500
San Salvador reports that newspapers in the city say at least 2,500 people died in the Guatemala earthquake.
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Guatemala City
San Salvador
Guatemala
U S Aviators Bomb German Lines in France
American aviators joined British and French pilots over the German battle lines and dropped bombs in reprisal for two American wood cutters killed in a German raid last week. They also conducted observation and photographic work with allied air services.
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U. S
France
United States
Russians Reject Peace Proposals Amid Turmoil
London reports the western powers may soon recognize the Lenine government after talks with Russia. In Petrograd Leon Trotzky denounced Germanys peace plan and vowed full defense of the Russian Revolution with front needs to be met, as soldiers and workers delegates convene.
Hundreds of Trains to be Withdrawn East of Mississippi
Washington reports hundreds of passenger trains will be withdrawn from service on eastern railroads under orders from Director General McAdoo. The eastern committee split on removing most parlor and sleeping cars, keeping only essential services for key routes. Government operation discussions included railway labor hours and forthcoming wage talks with union leaders.
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Washington
Mississippi
McAdoo
Railway Union
National Debt at Start of Year Exceeds War Level
Washington reports a national net debt of 5.615 billion dollars at January 1, up more than fivefold since nine months into the war, with debt per capita near 51 dollars and debt at 2 percent of estimated national wealth. The total burden is about one-fourth of the allied powers' debt.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
America
Teutonic
Det
Higher Demurrage Rates Adopted in Washington
Director General McAdoo announces new railroad demurrage rules for domestic traffic to speed freight car unloading. Effective January 21, the current two days free time remains, but subsequent charges rise from 50 to 100 percent. Shippers and consignees urged to release cars promptly and clear terminals.
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Washington
McAdoo
Tanlae touted as cure for long ill health in El Paso
A testimonial from C C Moore of 155 Estella Street El Paso Texas claims Tanlae restored his health after seven years of illness Indigestion dizziness and weakness improved with weight gain from 119 to 136 pounds He praises better sleep headaches and appetite and notes Tanlae is sold in several Texas towns by local drug firms He is also connected to a political bid promising an efficient administration.
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C. C. Moore
Estella Street
el Paso
Texas
Taniae
Graham
Sloan Drug Co
Oney
Anderson Drug Co
T. & N. O. Railway
Southern Pacific System
Beaumont
W. C. Huggins
Houston
Galveston
Wichita Falls
Jones
Cattle inspector J W Robinson seeks County Commissioner post
J W Robinson, currently cattle inspector in Precinct No 2 for a year, announces his candidacy for County Commissioner of Precinct No 2 subject to the Democratic Primary. Reared near Murray, he is described as bright with solid business ability and a fit representative for the precinct and county.
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J. W. Robinson
Robinson
Murray
Fletcher Jones Seeks District Attorney Post
Fletcher S. Jones, a Wichita Falls attorney, announces his candidacy for district attorney of the 30th Judicial District covering Young Archer Clay and Wichita counties. The move is subject to the Democratic primary in July. Jones has been associated with the firm Carrigan Montgomery Britain and is well known across the district.
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Fletcher Jones
Wichita Falls
Young
Archer
Clay
Wichita
Wichita Morning Tribune
Fletcher S. Jones
Tribune
Jones
Carrigan, Montgomery & Britain
Lyons Seeks Reelect County Superintendent Post
D. K. Lyons announces candidacy for re election as County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Young County. The Democratic Primary is July 27. Lyons has one term experience and extensive background in education, including work in country schools, and offers courteous service and strong interest in education for voters to consider.
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D. K. Lyons
Young County
Prof. Lyons
Porter seeks reelection as Precinct 4 County Commissioner
I F Porter announces candidacy for re election as County Commissioner Precinct 4 subject to the Democratic Primary in July. He has served the precinct faithfully for the past two years and his record warrants consideration by voters at the polls on primary day.
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I. F. Porter
Henry Groves for Tax Assessor in Young County
The notice announces Henry Groves as a candidate for Young County Tax Assessor. It lauds his experience as county tax collector, his attentiveness and courtesy, and urges voters to consider him at the July Primary.
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Henry Groves
Young County
Groves
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