Only Men Ready For the Fighting Line Adequately Equipped
DS Washington Jan 11 Secretary Baker testified before the senate that rush needs are satisfied and that troops in France will be adequately equipped if artillery and arms are supplied. Senators pressed him on labor standards and ordnance shortages, noting concerns over production speed, contract rules, and the impact on factories and workers.
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Banks plan to finance sugar crop in Cuba
A plan by the International Sugar Committee acting for the national food administration would have banks finance Cuba’s next sugar crop, expected to be the island’s largest ever. If the committee approves, funds will be provided to back shipments and supply needs for the Cuban sugar industry.
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New York
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Toretuer
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Bankera
Interna- Hora Sugar
National Food Administration
Americans to Spend Big Sum to Help French Civilians
Paris dispatch reports forty million francs will be spent by the American Red Cross to aid French civilians over the next six months. The plan includes twelve million francs for child aid through November and notes thirty thousand refugees brought from Northern France via Switzerland to be cared for. Beaus Les Bains has housed twenty eight thousand refugees, with Red Cross support across sixty three cities providing food, fuel, clothing and furniture. The organization also partners with local agencies to treat tuberculosis and promote hygiene and juvenile programs.
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City Temple Pastor Explains Stand On U S Soldiers Drinking
London January 11 Rev Joseph Fort Newton pastor of City Temple spoke to the congregation on the American view of conscription and liquor laws. He cited that if the government may conscript a man it may regulate his comfort and keep him fit for duty. He noted Americans consider it a crime to sell liquor to soldiers in uniform though enforcement varies. He urged help to enforce restraint and observed a 40 percent improvement in drinking since two years ago.
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City Temple
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America
Exchange fellowships and draft plans at educators meeting
Chicago January delegates at a convention of educators recommended establishing commissions to send draft men to Europe for the war effort and to foster closer international college relations. The plan involves appointing noncombatant corps officers and expanding commissioned personnel drawn from deferred registrants and qualified men.
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Chicago
England
France
Association of American Colleges
Cor Sun
Washington
Europe
Tersen Foormnett
Ruker
War. Department
Quicksilver Production For 1917 Shows Increase
Geological Survey announced yesterday that 1917 domestic output of quicksilver in the United States reached 36 361 tons of 76 pounds each. Value is estimated at about the reported amount.
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Fares Answae Invalilanasianas
Geological Survey
Witson's Message Marks First Courageous Peace Step
The article reports President Wilson's message as a first courageous move toward peace. It notes Rome and Vienna concerns, Italy's safety and Adriatic frontier questions, and Vatican matters shaping the stance for any settlement.
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Witson
Two Representatives Sick Bed Vote For Equal Suffrage Resolution
SET Washington Jan 11 A two thirds vote 274 to 126 adopted a resolution submitting the Susan Anthony amendment for national women’s suffrage. Speaker Clark and leaders Mann and Bima aided by illness votes helped push the measure toward the required state ratifications. Senate strength uncertain though Wilson’s support adds weight.
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Americans to Be Stationed in Central France Hotels and Quarters Planned
The report describes American troops arriving in a central French city to establish headquarters. Soldiers will be housed in hotels or private homes arranged for the duration of the war, with efforts to keep prices stable and minimize local disruption. The city is praised for healthful living, food, water, and cleanliness as a base for operations. The piece notes plain dress for troops this year.
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Non Acceptance by All Enemy Countries Nullifies Terms Says Kuehlmann
Amsterdam reports Dr. von Kuehlmann declares non acceptance by all hostile nations nullifies terms at Brest-Litovsk talks. He notes central powers withdrew terms, discussions to be moved to neutral territory, as Russians and others debate transfer and final peace basis.
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Central Powers peace terms spurred by Brest-Litovsk talk
Amid tangled diplomacy by Czernin and allied delegates, a proposed peace settlement with Russia faced rejection from Berlin and Vienna. Meanwhile the Susan B. Anthony amendment passed the House 274 to 136, signaling momentum for federal woman suffrage as allies seek presidential support.
Chicago to Use British Tank to Clear Snow Streets
Chicago January 11 heavy snowfall leaves downtown streets cleared but residential lanes blocked. City adopts a British tank for snow removal, proposed by Captain A W Owen of the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission, arriving in two days to rumble through the streets.
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Army
A. W. Owen
British and Canadien
Churchill Urges Early Deployment of American Troops
London January 11 Winston Spencer Churchill at a Luncheon club urged the sending of American soldiers to Europe in large numbers as soon as possible. He pressed for rapid American military reinforcement to bolster Allied efforts and shorten the war.
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Churchill
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Heart trouble linked to walking after meals says doctor
Chicago January 11. Dr James B Herrick reports that heart trouble can be caused by rapid walking after meals or against a strong wind. He notes anger is not a major cause of angina but strenuous post meal walking may provoke it.
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Chicago
Eure
James B Herrick
Paper bandages to be used in south for hospital use
Pittsburgh reports medicated paper bandages will be used in one of the affected hospitals. Dr. Wier states medicated paper is available and will be issued to address a bandage shortage. The announcement notes the bandages’ role in reducing fever and tank per nt risks amid wartime needs. The report also mentions U S Army declarations in Europe and a Chicago dateline.
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Europe
Question of a Separate Peace Dominates Brest-Litovsk Talks
Amsterdam reports Count Czernin at Brest-Litovsk says Russia may pursue a separate peace if its allies do not join negotiations. He argues against moving talks to neutral territory, while von Kuehlmann insists central powers remain determined to proceed. A dispatch notes the session opened at 11, with Turkish envoy present and the Russian delegation showing resolve to learn peace.
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