Balfour Visit Marks Simplicity In Arrival In U S
Great Britain’s high commissioners arrive to begin talks in Washington with Arthur James Balfour as the two nations prepare for vital conferences on war aims. The party, welcomed with simple honors, includes prominent statesmen and military leaders to coordinate Allied efforts against Germany.
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British pressure threatens German line amid French gains
During two weeks of Anglo French action in France the Germans have lost over 33 000 prisoners and 330 guns. French forces report taking Gonnelieu and advancing on the St Quentin Cambrai line with 33 000 prisoners and 330 guns captured since last Monday.
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War News From France and U S Congresses Begin War Army Plan
Reports from northern France describe a major battle as French and British offensives press German lines along the Aisne and Champagne. In Washington, Wilson pushes a war time army with debates over a volunteer vs draft system, authorizing a 500000 first call and potential 500000 more, with registration for 21 to 40 year olds.
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British Commission Arrives in Washington for War Conferences
Foreign Minister Balfour and the British commission reach Washington at 3 PM ahead of a planned series of war conference meetings. Sir George Foster and Sir Joseph Pope also travel to the capital for talks, with Lansing receiving a cordial reply of thanks from Balfour for U.S. hospitality and support.
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German Munition Strike Turmoil Shocks Magdeburg
From the Dutch frontier report 10,000 striking munition workers clashed with troops in Magdeburg and nearly burned the city hall. The upheaval signals a severe economic and political crisis in Germany amid wartime censorship, as reports of a munitions shortage circulate.
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Belgian Suffering Described by Whitlock From Behind German Lines
The Associated Press reports Brand Whitlock, former American minister to Belgium, describes German deportations for forced labor in Belgium in a confidential January memo. He details October raids starting at Ghent and Bruges, extending to Charleroi and Brussels, plus harsh winter conditions and terror. He notes German leadership disputes, labor strikes in Germany, and calls for peace without annexations.
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Boy Scout Gospel Meeting Set At Y M C A Sunday
Jackman will address the boys at a Y M C A gospel meeting Sunday afternoon at 2 15 o clock. The talk will focus on whether boys belong to the church and the value of faith, urging attendance and steady conduct.
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U S Aid to Sustain Russia for Victory
The Russian foreign minister Milukoff told the AP that the United States should supply money ammunition and railway rolling stock to aid Russia against Germany. He said a new loan is under discussion and that expediting arms to Archangel and Vladivostok would be valuable while the alliance grows stronger and political stability returns.
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