British and French Forces Score on World War Fronts in 1917–18
British troops on the Cambrai front repel German attacks in a NYE action, retaking Welsh ridge and holding positions as French forces seize Monte Tomba area between the Piave and Brenta, taking 1,400 prisoners and 60 machine guns. Padua suffers bombing damage. Pope Benedict protests. Turkish counterattacks at Jerusalem falter as 600 more prisoners are taken.
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Welsh Ridge
Marcoing
Monte Tomba
Piave
Brenta
Padua
Cathedral of
Pope Benedict
Jerusalem
Holy City
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Jerusaloan
Lloyd4 George
India
Adriatic
Flanders
Aisne
Stockholm
New Governor Moves to Ease Coal Shortage in City
New York reports Governor John Forgan, sworn in today as mayor, plans an emergency meeting with his new board of estimates to address an unprecedented coal famine in the city following the inauguration at noon.
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New York
John Forgan
John Purey Mitchel
Board of Estimates
Period for joining the savings clubs extended
Severe cold weather extends the enrollment period for the city's Christmas Savings clubs though officials urge all citizens to join as soon as possible.
Congress to Seek 1.338 Billion for War Needs
Congress will be asked after the holiday recess to appropriate about 1.338 billion dollars for army and navy food administration and other war works. The army's largest item will be 700 million for the quartermaster corps.
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Congress
Army
Navy Food Administration
Allied Nations Reconsider Brest-Litovsk Peace Terms
The Daily Chronicle reports London that Britain will give a serious reply to the Austro-German peace terms when officially presented. It says the United States Britain France and Italy are already exchanging views on the proposals and notes a possible visit between Lloyd George and Clemenceau in anticipation of developments.
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London
Brest-Litovsk
Daily Chronicle
Manchester Guardian
Chronicle
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Delares
Coal arrives in Asheville as crisis persists
Six cars of coal have reached Asheville since Saturday but the fuel shortage remains severe. The cold has caused widespread suffering, and residents face fuelless days until rail delivery improves. Dealers expect more supplies later in the week if the railroad brings the coal.
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Asheville
Bassett Furniture Co in Virginia Destroyed by Fire
Danville Va Jan 1 The Bassett Furniture Company plant at Bassett Henry County was destroyed by fire this afternoon along with machinery equipment and lumber The two story brick plant was in operation when the fire started Water protection failed due to freezing The factory employed about 200 workers The loss is estimated above 200000 and is almost covered by insurance
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Danville
Bassett Furniture Company
Batsset
Henry County
Farcory
Ober
British Hold Four Strong Positions in Palestine
London reports the British now hold four strong positions between the enemy and Jerusalem, replacing a single line after the Turkish attempt aided by Germany. The advance northwest of Jerusalem marks a seven mile gain, per the war office Palestine update.
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Palestine
London
Jerusalem
War Office
Bush Terminals Taken Over by the Government
Washington January 1 Major General Goethals acting quartermaster general requisitioned the Bush terminals in New York for army use today. A key task of the war concerns committee will be to shift export traffic from eastern ports to the south Atlantic and gulf regions.
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Bush Terminals
Washington
Bush
New York
Goethals
Congction Committee
South Atlantic
Gulf
Sixteen Deaths Reported From AEF Casualties
Washington reports sixteen deaths among the American expeditionary force. Among the fallen is nurse May Berry of Frankton Indiana. Private Sarland E. McCoy of Portsmouth Virginia in the aero squadron died of pneumonia. General Pershing announced the figures yesterday.
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Washington
Pershing
May Berry
Frankton
Ind
Sarland E. McCoy
Portsmouth
Aero Squadron
Alaska Moves To Bone-Dry Status In Statewide Action
Juneau reports Alaska will join bone-dry jurisdictions as of today. Historic saloons, many in operation since the 1898 gold rush era, close their doors under the new order.
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Juneau
Alaska
Washington New Years Quiet Amid War Restrictions
Washington observed New Year’s Day in quiet fashion as public receptions were canceled due to the war. Officials spent the day without the customary gatherings.
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Washington
Red Cross Drive Boosts Membership to 22 Million
Washington January 1 Henry P. Davidson chairman of the national war council announced that the Christmas drive added sixteen million names to the American Red Cross rolls, bringing total membership to twenty two million.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Henry P. Davidson
National War Council
Cops Camouflage New Blue Uniforms Stir City Debate
A prominent citizen alleges the High Point police force camouflaged their new blue uniforms. The city recently purchased caps and gear, but critics say officers now wear mixed or altered garments making them unrecognizable. The question remains why the uniforms were altered and when the changes occurred.
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High Point
American troops strengthen Allied faith on western front
Washington reports that although American forces have limited front operation they boost allied morale against Germany. Secretary Baker notes British gains at Cambrai widen the wedge into the German line while French defenses remain strong in the Laon area.
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Washington
Nar
Baker
Cambrai
Flanders Plains
Laon
New Year Warning on Child Labor Standards
The Children's Bureau warns of disastrous effects from lax child labor rules abroad during wartime. It urges Americans to maintain strict child welfare standards at home and abroad despite wartime demands.
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Washington
Children’s Bureau
Nervousness Spreads Across Germany Amid Air Invasion Fears
London reports an Amsterdam correspondent says Germany is deeply nervous over American air invasion plans. Explosions in munition plants raise military anxiety and unrest worsens with frost, heightening concern about supply lines and public order.
German-Russian Accord to Lift White Sea Blockade
London reports the German naval delegation reached an agreement with the Bolshevik government to lift the White Sea blockade for regulating maritime trade. German ships already access Ceramn waters and protections against British submarines are planned. A first commercial squadron is expected before Russian Christmas on January 7.
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London
Petrograd
Daily Mail
White Sea
Germany
Daily Express
Ceramn
Congress man Pinkham’s self liability for execution
Congressman George TL Pinkham of Massachusetts arrived on a French steamship at an Atlantic port. He is credited with firing the first American shot against Austria by pulling the lanyard at the Piave from an Italian gun. As a civilian, he made himself liable to execution if captured by the enemy.
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Atlantic
George TL. Pinkham
Massachusetts
Austria
Air raid victims to receive military funerals in UK
London announces war office will arrange military funeral attendance by troops if available and provide a Union Jack for the coffin upon request. Relatives may opt for a military funeral for air raid victims, with arrangements considered.
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London
War Office
Americans in England told to report for service here
Robert P. Skinner American consul general informs Americans in England subject to the draft that they will not be required to return home to join the army. They may be examined in London and report to the London recruiting office, then be assigned to army units on this side.
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London
Robert P. Skinner
England
Two Die In Army Aviation Field Crash at San Antonio
J R Adback of Fort Wayne Indiana civilian instructor and Cadet R A Segun of Rouse's Point New York were killed in a fall from 300 to 500 feet at the army aviation field in San Antonio yesterday. The machine side slipped and plunged to earth after going out of control. Both men were unconscious when found.
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San Antonio
Tex
J. Radback
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. A. Segun
Rouse’s Point
N. Y
Army Aviation Field
Divine
Verashing
Reverend Thomas L Trott Arrives as Rector at St Marys
Rev Thomas L Trott formerly of Monroe arrives in the city to assume the rectorship of St Marys Episcopal Church and has taken lodging at the Elwood hotel. He is a noted minister in the Diocese of North Carolina and parishioners feel fortunate to secure his services. He will likely fill the pulpit at both Sunday services.
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Thomas L. Trott
Monroe
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Elwood Hotel
Trott
Diocese of
North Carolina
Abe
St. Mary's Church
Relief From Cold Wave Predicted by Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau predicts relief from the east cold wave today with a gradual warm trend tonight. Freezing conditions are forecast for tonight and may extend into central Florida as the system eases.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Cental
Florida
Local Fuel Committee Approves Slight Wood and Coal Price Increase
The local fuel committee voted a small rise in wood and coal prices after a letter from Fuel Administrator McAlister. Wood prices per cord and delivery costs were adjusted with a maximum wood price of 7.20 per cord and coal at 8.60 per ton. changes aim to align with broader municipal revisions.
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McAlister
Fet
Smith
Snow
Arthur Lyon
Nu Dowler
Wiech
Herbert Hoovers
Convicts Vote to Send Tobacco to Soldiers
Prisoners at San Quentin voted to send a tobacco allowance to the expeditionary forces in France. The first allotment of 250 ton barrels filled with tobacco is ready today for shipment.
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San Quentin
Cal
Daad
France
Fire wrecks Monticello and ignites Norfolk hotel
Fire after two explosions destroyed shops on Grande street and nearly wiped out the Monticello hotel. More than 340 guests fled the blaze with many housed by the YWCA and private Norfolk homes as navy marines and home guards assist in guarding the waterfront and streets. The Monticello, a noted southern hotel, suffered extensive damage.
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Grande Street
MontierNo
Water Front
Mayo
Home Guard of
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Kaizer
Police Department
Portsmouth Department
Dixon Building
Vadan
Anatc Hire
Thrioerhite
Board of Trade
Youngs Woman's Christian Association
Monticellé
Montivelie Hotel Corporation
Why Shoes Cost More Than Skirts Sparks FTC Inquiry
Washington January 1 reports the Federal Trade Commission expanding investigations into why shoe prices are markedly high while clothing stocks remain ample. The agency aims to determine if profit margins across footwear and related goods reflect fair practice and consumer impact.
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Washington
Federal ‘Trade Commission
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U.S
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Owen
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Peking
China
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