Railroad Rate Readjustment Seen With Big Increases
Washington report indicates an early government effort to reform the nation’s railroad rate system. Abnormally low schedules due to earlier competition may prompt general increases, with the Interstate Commerce Commission likely to lead the revisions. Yard workers press for substantial wage raises as part of broader wage talks.
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Washington
Jan
Interstate Commerce Commission
McAdvay
Fraatenieer Conmerenpors
Great Brotherhoods
McAdoo
Heberling
Switchman's Union’ of
North America
Federal Board of c Wediation
Department'of Labor
Tehmen
Parcels Addressed Direct to U S Soldiers
A fragmented notice discusses parcels directed to U S soldiers and forwarding procedures by command staff. It mentions weeks, embarkation, and merchants, with unclear dates and place names, reflecting a wartime assignment notice.
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U.'S
Youngest Minnesota U entrant dies in Minneapolis
Minneapolia reports the death of Gaon Wittur Moore, the youngest student to enroll at the University of Minnesota. He joined the university six years ago at age 2, later serving as a corporal in the Marine Corps before his death in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Minneapolia
Jan
Wittur
Moore
University of Minnesota
Marine Corps
Nine Men Of Washington Missing From Sunk Steamer
Nine crewmen of the American steamer Harry Luckenbach remain missing after a January 6 torpedoing. Navy says 22 rescued, per Vice Admiral Sima report. Two Jacob Jones sailors held as prisoners in Germany through Red Cross. Albert De Mello of New Bedford Mass and John Francis Murphy of Newport, R I identified.
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Washington
Harry Luckenbach
Navy Department
Sima
Jacob Jones
Germany
Red Cross
Navy
Han
Albert de Mello
John Francis Murphy
Cook
de Mello
New Bedford
Mass
Murphy
Marfee
Newport
R. L
Lignite mines offered to government for war period
Minot North Dakota January 9. Lignite mines in northwest Dakota with 5 000 tons daily output meet to consider the price of 2.50 per ton set by the state fuel administrator. They urge 4.00 per ton to cover costs and improvements. Chairman Dore H Carroll to offer use of the mines to the government for the war period with compensation by the fuel administrator Garfield. If not taken over, operators warn closures. Dakota Mines Company and Davis Mines plan to continue despite heavy tonnage.
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Minot
N. D
North Dakota
Wilson
Dore H. Carroll
Council of Defense
Fuel Administration Garfield
Dakota Mines Company
Davis Mines
Cold forecast hits German sailors and Chicago region
Chicago reports a snow and deep cold forecast within 36 hours as a southwestern storm moves in. Temperatures may drop to zero to 10 below in north and west areas, with downtown snow largely cleared but drifts still hindering traffic and fuel delivery. In Amsterdam a Fatherland party meeting drew unrest from disabled German soldiers amid Pan German rhetoric. North Dakota and Minnesota forecast colder nights and snow with general falls and cold days ahead.
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Chicago
Shippera
Amsterdam
Fathert Party
Saya
Vorwearts
Berlin
Eyrs
Giframrades
Fatherland Party
Four Firemen Die As Theatre Walls Collapse
Chicago reports four firemen killed and four injured when the walls of a moving picture theatre collapsed during a blaze. Several hundred spectators faced danger as the walls fell. heavy snow, a blizzard, and blocked streets hampered emergency response. Injured men are hospitalized in critical condition.
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Chicago
Freman
Ecapica
English firm would not trade with Germany
London reports a German prisoner postcard detailing price lists and patterns of enamel and plating. The firm replied with a formal note stating horror and disgust at Germany, asserting they would not transact, with references to diamonds and a pearl among claimed items.
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Germany
London
Srm
Dewsbury
World War Headlines From The Front And Domestic Affairs
The report details German positions and prisoner counts near St. Mi chip, noting Von Hindenburg’s tactics. McAdoo plans freight rate readjustments as government control reshapes competition. Wilson’s war aims trigger praise from London papers, while peace talks concern resurfaces. Woman suffrage moves gain committee momentum and a North Dakota special session is set for January 23. Prohibition amendment gains are approved by the legislature. Germany threatens Spain and extends its submarine barrier to Atlantic approaches, with neutral ports in limbo.
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Washington
Jan
Wilson
Julius Kruttschnitt
South Pacific
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Interstate Commerce
Andérson Oe Eubrakie
Ptarmine
McAdoo
U S Staffs In Paris To New Quarters
Paris dates set for moving to new headquarters as detachments prepare to depart the old posts. Officers and staff will likely forego hotel residences, billeting with private families due to limited accommodations. The communications department and aviation units plan to operate from the new lines, with General Pershing's staff receiving similar housing arrangements.
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U. S
Paris
Perahing
Lines of Communication Department
Spence, Separment and Aviation
Ee Jaave
Hindenburg Levels 130 French Towns to Strengthen Defenses
French troops in the Woevre pushed north toward St Mihiel and penetrated German lines, taking 150 prisoners and seizing machine guns before returning to their trenches. Berlin claims Alsace thrusts were repulsed and Mont Tet on fighting near Champagne. Verdun and upper Alsace artillery duels continue as British and German actions draw counter attacks. Submarine barred zone extended to Cape Verde and Madeira regions affecting neutral Spain. Hospital ship Rewan torpedoed. all wounded saved, three crew missing. London voices praise for Wilson's message and alignment with Lloyd George.
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Germany
Spain
Europe
South America
Cape, Verde, Islands
Madeira
Africa
Senegal
Dakar
Associated Press
St. Mihiel
Iso
Ammerawelter
Alsace
Berlin
Paria
Mont Teton
Champagne
Verdun
Upper
Arras
Vimy
Messinex
Flanders
Alane
Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde
Rewn
Bourd
Bristol
London
Wilson
Lloyd George
Paris
St. Mihlet
War Office
Saya
Avrecourt
Bezonvaux
Sidepray
Rhone-Thine Canal
Kaiser Says He's Champion of Real Peace
Berlin dispatch quotes Emperor Wilhelm II telling Polish regents he supports restoring an independent Polish Kingdom. He praises his allies for peaceable cooperation and pledges full German backing to foundations ensuring Poland's future stability and orderly development.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Jan
Hegperer
William
Berlin
Wilson Voices to Prevent Renewal of Brest-Litovsk Talks
Washington reports President Wilson's speech to Congress aimed at blocking a resumption of Russian German negotiations at Brest-Litovsk. London papers praise Wilson's stance aligning with Lloyd George on a free world, while some seek clearer details on removing economic barriers.
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America
Washington
Wilson
Ess Fron
Avery
Germany
Brest-Litovek
Wicon
Lloyd George
Lord Northcliffe'n Evening News
Mys
Wilson Sa
Mall Gasette
Brent
Vipean
Tran
Mariner of
Alsc
Aimeriot
Pt Ipiomise
Gipeyer
Weetrainater Gazette
Wijnon
I Patel Prmpatet
Pramier Lloyd
Tarery Fiorano
Germany sinks hospital ships in Bristol Channel report
London reports the hospital ship Rewa torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel on January 4 while returning from Gibraltar. All wounded were saved, three crew casualties reported. The incident follows higher profile claims about hospital ship immunity and related German actions last year. The item notes continued danger in wartime seaways and records a death of Bernard King, a long-ago official.
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London
Rewa
Briatol Channel
Gibraltar
Biamajesty
Bristol Channel
Jan
Daily Mail
Entente
Finglleh
Alfonso Ee Bpain
Trylend
Grand Forks Man Promoted at Camp Dodge
Camp Dodge Iowa January 9 promotions of fifty officers in the field artillery brigade of the 88th division national army announced by division headquarters Major promotions include four captains raised to majors and three first lieutenants to captaincies along with numerous lieutenant colonel and lieutenant promotions. Captains Harrison Fuller H R Freeman J C McKibbin of St Paul and C B McGrath of Luverne Minn named majors. Five first lieutenants promoted to captains include I R Bates Sioux Falls S D. Second lieutenants elevated to first lieutenants include L B Alligon J A Cathcarte T G Gerow G Grigex and F P Shepard of St Paul with others listed from Minneapolis Duluth and Sioux Falls plus Grand Forks and Duluth names.
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Camp Dodge
Iowa
88Th Division
National Army
Harrison Fuller
H.R. Freeman
J. C. McKibbin
St. Paul
C. B. McGrath
Luvern
K. Elwood
R. J. Fairfield
FL N. Furber
F. H. Gates
W. F. Hagerman
B.C. Head
W. K. Hisson
EK. H. Keating
Lealle
Mangridge Robb
C. L. Truesdale
A. Neland
F. §. Wallace
Minneapolis
J. F. Boyle
FP. Kelly
Ely Salyards
Duluth
Cecil Hunter
Grand Forks
T. ‘M. Manchester
Sioux Falls
St Mihiel Towns Razed Near St Quentin In German Counterattack
Paris reports from January 9 state Field Marshal von Hindenburg ordered 130 villages behind the western front levelled to improve German defense. Belgian deportations show limited returns. French troops penetrated German lines east of St Mihiel taking 150 prisoners with several machine guns. Other actions include artillery skirmishes in Champagne and Verdun while raids north of Leidspray yielded 178 prisoners. British and Italian fronts show continued fighting with gains near Lens and Monts Gallio.
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Engligh
Jocal
Bullecourt
Weat
Cambrai
Berlin
Boesinghe-Staden
Ypres
Aslago
Paris
Rome
Matin
von Hindenburg
St. Quenten
Germany
Leidhepray
St Mihiel
War Office
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Rules Committee
New Suffrage Committee
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Russia
Paka
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Wilton
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Londom
Tageo
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Grand
ST. Quentin
Ypres-Staden
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Star
pres-Staden
Lens
Warvey Carroll, Jr
Venice
Pisteau
Alippe
Monts Mellette di Gallio
Badeneche
Riga
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