Peace Parleys Resume Amid Russian German Clash
Amsterdam Jan 6 Chancellor German position rejects Russian demand to move peace talks to neutral soil and instructs delegates to press Russian terms. Russians seek evacuation of occupied lands with a referendum on self determination. Reports say Berlin and Vienna worry over Russian stance while Hertling rumored ill and possibly replaced. London dispatches note two German standpoints at Brest Litovsk with tensions between military and diplomatic camps. Litvinoff, named Bolshevik ambassador to Britain, to stay in London awaiting instructions.
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Clinchfield Navigation profits tied to ship contracts
Washington testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee details profits exceeding 1 million by Clinchfield Navigation in deals tied to government shipbuilding contracts. Theodore Ferris and a Shipping Board district officer described sales of four ships at a high price and later contracts for 12 more ships with 6 percent profits, raising questions about contract allocations. Ferris said he knew nothing of financial arrangements but recommended Clinchfield to General Goethals in a letter.
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Ambition and Ambassadors in Bolshevik Talks Amid War Currents
A dated interview notes a prominent figure aligned with Lenin and the Bolsheviks, expressing readiness to accept an ambassadorship if appointed. He argues that Kalserism and Junkerdom hinder world peace while predicting German and Austrian forces may inspire a broader proletarian movement across Europe.
Independence of Ukraine recognized by Soviet council
United Press reports Petrograd January decision by the commissioners council to acknowledge Ukrainian independence as a Bolshevik aligned victory for rebels. The Kornilov and KalEdin revolts did not unite in Ukraina, but the region sought separate rule and allied with Cossacks.
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Viscount Grey as Possible Washington Ambassador
London editorials suggest Viscount Grey former foreign secretary or Earl Reading lord chief justice or J Austen Chamberlain as acceptable ambassador to Washington amid retirement rumors for Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice. Also reports on new Cuban sugar cargo reaching Philadelphia and pending Third Liberty Loan approval with bonds distribution planned. Floods in Siam threaten crops and cattle with relief appointed.
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Pershing replies to New Year messages from American women and children
General Pershing in France answers New Year greetings from the United States. Messages from the Children's American Loyalty league and Anna Howard Shaw praise soldiers and pledge support. Pershing thanks the women of America and expresses confidence in final victory.
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May Sell Seeds to the Farmer at Cost
Washington, D. C. Jan. 4. Secretary Houston urged Congress to provide an urgent deficiency appropriation for government purchase and sale of seeds to farmers at cost to safeguard food and feed crops. He warned of serious seed shortages in drought regions and stressed the need for soybeans and white navy beans for next planting season.
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Tailors Move to End Sartorial Flubdubs in Economy Drive
New York Jan 4 M Cutter of the commercial economy board urged cloth economy in a speech before Selecenen from centers nationwide. He listed menswear limits such as removal of yokes and pleats and elimination of outside pockets double breasted sacks and cloth belts. A war service committee was to be formed to represent the clothing industry in dealings with the government.
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Mitchell Cubs Manager Opposes California Trip
Chicago January 4 Manager Fred Mitchell of the Cubs opposes the club’s long training trip to California. He complains about the cold arrival weather and argues the team should instead train in Florida, Louisiana, or Georgia, favoring a coastal camp closer to spring work. Mitchell may press President Weeghman to alter plans.
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Herzog Giant Star is off of McGraw
Charley Herre captain of the Giants says he is through with the team and will not play again for John McGraw. He asserts McGraw never trusted him and has treated him shabbily, accusing him of withholding pay after urging him to play against the White Sox. He vows to quit the club and play no more for New York fans.
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Spinal meningitis epidemic feared in state warning
Columbia, Jan. 4. The state board of health warned of a possible statewide spinal meningitis epidemic. The disease has appeared in military camps in the state and was reported as epidemic at Jackson. The board issued a formal public statement outlining the risks and urging precautions.
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Government to operate railroads and fix compensation plan
Washington January 5 1917 directors General McAdoo and four railroad union leaders worked on a plan to thresh out wage disputes while the federal control plan prevails an investigating board will report recommendations. The bill would authorize a revolving fund of 500 million dollars to support operation and provide compensation near three year 1914 1917 operating incomes with depreciation and maintenance included. If no agreement is reached with a road the president may pay up to 90 percent of the standard return with disputes heard by three Interstate Commerce Commission auditors. The act would also govern dividends and allow recovery of overpayments with interest and set up procedures for final ascertainment in court.
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Japan may intervene to protect Asia amid Russian turmoil
Report from Tokio via Vladivostok Harbin warns of lawlessness in Harbin Furen districts with Russian authorities losing power Japanese warehouses plundered and an attack on a Japanese plant cited as urgency for aid to restore order Watches say Japanese troops may move to Siberia to safeguard Asia if Lenine grips Russia and Germany threatens further advance Leaders argue for strong action to shield property and lives in Iberia and across Asia including Manchuria and Siberia.
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Hoboken Fire Threatens War Stores In Industrial District
Hoboken New Jersey January 4 firemen soldiers and civilians aided by New York fire boats and railroad tugs fought a several hour blaze in the industrial front. A Gatt McQuade company plant housing paper and mill supplies was destroyed with losses estimated at 259000. Fire boats cut through the Hudson river ice to prevent spread to ships loading war supplies. About 1000 soldiers guarded the district as civilians patrolled. A nearby munitions plant escaped damage. Meanwhile in Cosper Wyoming January 4 a fire of suspected incendiary origin destroyed the Natrona Power Pony plant cutting heat and electric power to the business district. Loss estimated at 150000.
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Women to Hold Peace Conference in March Berne
The Berne women's committee for a lasting peace called an international conference in Berne for March 3. The event aims to press for peace at the request of women in belligerent nations and to promote lasting settlement.
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May Withdraw On Turk Front
London reports Petrograd via Exchange Telegraph that Leon Trotsky has sent four notes to the Persian government proposing talks on Russian troop withdrawal from Persian soil if Turkey also withdraws. Meantime M. Kerensky, deposed premier, prepared an account of his wartime services and reasons for moving former Emperor Nicholas to Siberia.
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Argentine minister Naon resigns as ambassador to U S
Buenos Aires reports confirm the resignation of Dr Romual F Naon the Argentine ambassador to the United States. Officials strive to persuade the government not to accept the resignation amid friction over secret telegrams from Count von Luxburg. Dispatches allegedly advised sinking Argentine vessels and guided German propaganda in South America.
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May Increase Draft Age in Near Future
United Frees reports from Washington DC on January 5 that the draft age could rise from 31 to 40 or 45. Provost Marshal General Crowder outlines this option in a report to the secretary of war, arguing older men should be drafted for skilled labor to share war burdens.
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Kaiser and Czar in Fight on Socialism
Petrograd reports say czar contacted German autocracy to seek an international convention to wage a world wide fight against socialism. Bolshveki records released by the Soviet government reveal conferences had begun with this plan in view.
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Munitions Depot Blown Up Killing Two Thousand
Stockholm reports a Rowian front munitions depot blast destroying all nearby buildings within two kilometers. Two trains en route to the Don district were wrecked, causing about 2000 deaths.
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