Final breach expected in Petrograd as talks stall
Reports say Brest Litovsk peace negotiations with Germany remain unsettled with a possible final breach in Petrograd. Lenine returns to Petrograd to influence talks while Trotzky faces domestic criticism. Berlin hosts hurried conferences with Hindenburg and Hertling as war aims shift.
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Brest-Litovsk
Petrograd
Warsaw
Nikolai Lenine
Trotzky
Berlin
Princs
Pfeld Marshal von Hindenburg
Tudendorff
Hertling
Brest-Litersk
Germany
von Hertling
Reidliow
Wilson
Lloyd
Chinatown Mayor Tom Lee Buried With Pomp
Tom Lee, Chinatown mayor, was buried with ceremonial pomp as New York's East Side paused. The funeral included rice wine, coins, and a deck of playing cards in the coffin, with roast pig and cakes placed at the grave before being returned to Chinatown.
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New York
Tom Lee
Chinatown
East Side
Chi
Must Raise Half Million Troops in England Now
London, Jan. 14. Between 420000 and 150000 troops must be raised at once in the country, announced Sir Auckland Geddes, minister of national service, to the House of Commons today.
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England
Emma Goldman and Bergman Convicted in Draft Conspiracy
The Supreme Court today sustained convictions of Emma Goldman and Alexander Bergman for conspiring to impede the Selective Service Act by urging draft-age men not to register. Louis Kramer and Maurice Becker were affirmed for conspiracy to hinder registration in New York. Sentences included imprisonment and fines. other defendants received sentences for violating the draft law.
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Supreme Court
Louis Kramer
Mau
Ice Becker
New York
Kramer
Becker
Ohioecrees
Charles E. Luthenberg
Alfred Wammecht
Charles Bauer
Miss Goldman
Bergman
Ticth
Railroads Lose Bid to Set Aside Passenger Rates
The Illinois Central and 28 railroads lost their bid in Supreme Court to block a two cent passenger fare set by the Illinois Public Utilities Commission. The court sustained federal orders restraining the commission from enforcing the two cent rate and affirmed that the Interstate Commerce Commission exceeded its authority by suspending the two cent rate and substituting a rate not exceeding 24 cents.
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Washington
Ilinoisentral Railroad
Supreme Court
Illinois
Ilinois Central
Ulionis Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Schools of City to Resume Their Classes Tuesday
The city schools will reopen Tuesday morning after a Christmas break. Faculty have returned from holidays and students are urged to attend in full. Boilers at buildings were fired to heat rooms, and local schools extended vacation one week longer than nearby districts.
Hand blown off town clock at Fayetteville
A weekend storm damaged Fayetteville on Hay street blowing in the east wall of the old Brickrow building and ripping the Washington hotel area. The roof fell from a nearby listing on Vierson street injuring several workers. occupants escaped harm.
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Fayetteville
Hay Street
Wich
Rules Governing Lightless Nights In North Carolina
State fuel administrator A W McAlister reports that lightless nights should be enforced only if they save coal. If curtailing Thursday and Sunday lighting helps hydro electric power reach cotton mills or manufacturing plants, enforce the rule. If no coal savings result, skip the regulation.
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State
North Carolina
Supplemental war appropriation request to Congress
Washington reports supplemental war appropriations totaling 4185,000,000 were submitted to Congress. Of this amount, 150,000 is earmarked for barracks and quarters, outlining defense funding needs for personnel housing and facilities.
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Washington
Congress
Requisitioning of ships is expected
Washington reports the Shipping Board asked the Commerce Department to locate all vessels. Redfield says 175 sailing ships with 425000 tons cargo are not near U S waters. About 500 sailing ships 1000 tons or larger fly the American flag and should be pressed into public service. Of the 175 ready now, 76 are in ballast, none loaded, nine under repair. Others are scattered.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Department of Commerce
Redfield
Government urged to pay promptly for its supplies
New York January 14 prompt payment by the government for war supplies and other obligations without longer credits than offered to smaller buyers was urged in resolutions by the National Association of Credit Men. Copies will be sent to President Wilson cabinet members and the council of national defense.
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New York
Credit Defense Committee
National Association of Credit Men
Wilson
Cabinet
Council of National Defense
Negro fuel dealer defies city price controls under war effort
James H. Bynum, a Black fuel dealer, faced officials over new wartime price limits. He sold coal at 4.50 per half ton, higher than set by the fuel committee, and resisted orders. City leaders threatened seizure, license revocation, and redistribution of stock, with strict enforcement to prevent profiteering. Police involvement followed as authorities sought to curb shortages and ensure delivery to consumers.
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James H. Bynum
Bynum
D. Smith
Ragan
Murphy
Smith
Fuel Administration
The
Fuel Committee
C.D. Smith
Arthur Lywon
W. BE. Snow
Smith Bynum
Becaus
By Num
Train wreck near Bremond leaves many dead and injured
News accounts report a Houston and Texas Central passenger train derailed at Hammonds Switch six miles south of Bremond at 3 25 am on January 14. Twelve to seventeen persons killed and twelve or more injured as rescuers carried victims to an express bound for Waco. Among the dead and injured were soldiers a woman two girls and a baby.
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Houston
Janu
Houston and
Texas Central
Hammonds Switch
Bremond
Tex
Central Texas
Dalles
Hammonds
Fears For Jim Crow Car Debate In Railroad Bill
Washington January 14 An important question asks whether Section II of the railroad bill will do away with the Jim Crow car in the South. Southern congressmen fear the measure may affect segregation on trains and await Secretary McAdoo s views this week.
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Washington
McAdoo
Continental Furniture Provides Fuel and Insurance for Workers
In High Point the Continental Furniture company supports its workers by delivering four cords of wood and six cars of coal at cost, paid from wages. Starting January 1, every employee is insured with a $250 policy, rising by $350 annually as long as they stay with the firm.
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High Point
Continental Furniture Company
Fred N. Tate
Fuel Administration Plans Coal Curtailment for Households
Washington January plan considers requisition of coal supplies for distribution to householders and a general curtailment of coal for less essential industries to relieve the eastern shortage.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
East
Registration of German aliens set for February 4 in High Point
City and police officials notified by U.S. Marshal Charles A. Webb that all German aliens in High Point must register from 6 am to 4 pm daily beginning February 4 at the police station. Officials are asked to estimate the number of aliens. the order follows Wilson era regulations authorizing registration of alien enemies.
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Charles A. Webb
United States
Olice
District of Columbia
Renewal of steadiness after irregular cotton opening
Washington reports an irregular start to the cotton market, followed by renewed steadiness on coverings and ongoing buying. January up 15 points, with March at 31.10 and May around 30.75, futures opening steady across the board.
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Washington
Boos
Income Tax Man at the Postoffice on Business This Week
A representative of Internal Revenue Collector Watts' office at Statesville will be at the postoffice building all week to help residents compute income tax. Anyone unsure what is taxable should consult the deputy who offers free assistance.
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Internal Revenue
Watts
Statesville
Postoffice
Texan Sinking After Collision Raises Iceberg Theories
The Texan, a 14 000 ton American steamship carrying nitrate to a French port, was sinking at sea after a midship collision. Authorities cite conflicting reports of a rammed hull or iceberg contact. No lives reported lost. 43 crew members took to boats as another ship rushed to aid. An official navy inquiry is awaited.
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Navy Department
Crwe
Texan
Fire destroys $1,008,000 in army supplies at Washington barracks
A blaze at the Washington barracks occupied by engineers destroyed $1,000,000 worth of food and damaged the quartermaster’s warehouse and several buildings. Firefighters used gasoline-fueled momentum to battle the flames for an hour and a half. An ordnance building with small arms ammunition was safeguarded by soldiers. Origin of the fire remains undisclosed.
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Washington Barracks
Washington
Engi
Loss of An American Trawler Reported to Naval Authorities
Washington January 14. An American trawler in European waters was lost. Admiral Sims reported to the navy department that the crew was all saved. No details on the loss or exact location were released. The vessel was said to have been lost by striking a rack.
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Washington Jan
Admiral Sims
Navy Department
Sima
Willard Supports Creating Government Munitions Ministry
Senatorial inquiry heard Daniel Willard, chair of the War Motors Board, advocate a government minister of munitions. He favored centralizing war materiel concerns but warned against duplicating existing agencies and urged efficient federal action.
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Washington
Daniel Willd
Mvlus Tries Bord
Senate Military Committee
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