Notice to register alien enemies in city this month
The Department of Justice directs a registration of all alien enemies in Indiana District to locate individuals. Chief Samuel Sauley instructs the police to facilitate registration at City Hall from February 4 to February 9 1918. All male inhabitants over 14 from target countries must register regardless of wartime loyalties or naturalization status. Noncompliance risks confinement during the current war.
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United States
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Austria- Hungary
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Monongahela River Ice Breakers at Pittsburgh Mills
The Monongahela River near Pittsburgh is 18 to 22 inches thick with ice. Jones McLaughlin & Co used large towboats to break ice 16 miles to coal fields, with damage to some boats. The mills aim to deliver war orders and keep coal supplies flowing in Pittsburgh’s vast industrial economy.
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Pittsburgh
Great Steel
Jones, McLaughlin & Co
Clerk Prenatt Receives Naturalization Information
Edward M. Prenatt, Clerk of the Jefferson Circuit Court, received guidance on naturalization requirements. The Supreme Court ruled in United States vs Antonio Morena that aliens who made a declaration before June 29, 1906 must file their petition within seven years of that act, else their declaration is invalid.
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Jefferson Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Antonio Morena
Merton A. Sturges
Timber description ad seeks blocks six inches plus
An Indianapolis timber ad invites descriptions of timber blocks six inches or larger and up to 30 inches long excluding oak and hickory. The ad cites the Indianapolis Timber & Mfg. Co. office at 217 E. Maryland Street. A wry local saying notes an old bachelor is a man who is too late for the fair. Another item reports Philadelphia water meters repair will be performed by women.
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Indianapolis Timber & Mfg. Co
Maryland Street
Philadelphia
Nichonas Harper
Peterson County
Strikes and Peace Demands Shake Austria Hungary
Reports from Berne on January 22 describe Emperor Charles alarmed by escalating strikes and public calls for peace. The cabinet resignations and press muzzling signal turmoil while Pan Germans push for a stronger successor to Count Czernin and a broader peace at any price amid wartime food shortages and Austria Hungary’s alliance with Germany.
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Austria-Hungary
Crown Council
Czernin
Harding Accepts Challenge of Senator Stone
Columbus Ohio January 22 Senator Harding accepted the challenge of Senator Stone of Missouri Democrat and said Republicans would criticize the administration when war plans were mishandled. He declared the war effort a supreme test of the American people and that it is not a one man or one party war.
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American Troops Engaged Again With German Forces
American troops fought German units Sunday. Corporal Walter Roberts of Hartline Washington, Infantry, was killed. No other details are provided.
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Hartline
Washington
Corporal Walter Roberts
Infantry
Permanent government ownership debated in rail bill push
Washington January 22 Congress prepares to wage a fight over pending rail legislation centering on permanent government ownership of railroads as the key issue. The Herald notes the political battle lines forming around this reconstruction era transportation policy.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt's War Message Drives Capital Talks
Roosevelt arrives in Washington urging truth and speed in war efforts. He meets with Prime Minister Chamberlain and Senator Johnson to push efficiency in the war machine and discuss policies amid growing tension with President Wilson.
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Setar Stone
Wilson
Chamberlain
Johnson
Ex Mayor Crozier Gives Free Wood To Aid Coal Shortage
Ex mayor James E. Crozier posted a wood pile at city hall with a placard urging those without fuel to take wood for free. He had two old trees cut on west Fifth street and plans more cutting in front of his Broadway home to aid residents in dire coal shortage. Citizens urged to remove dead trees around town to provide fuel and beauty. Women operate taxicabs in Washington while St Paul expands toymaking industry.
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James E. Crozier
West Fifth Street
Five Day Industrial Suspension Reported Effective
Washington January 22 officials say the five day suspension order has gone far to ease domestic needs in bunkering ships and reduce rail congestion. Hoover is secluded to prevent a nervous breakdown, and officials fear the food situation, with a suggestion of increasing wheatless and meatless days.
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Washington
Garfield
Hoover
Vladivostock Assembly Protests Japanese Warship Arrival
Vladivostok officials protest a Japanese warship entering the harbor without Russian permission. The Japanese Consul pledged non interference to protect Japanese subjects, a move seen as risking strained Russo Japanese ties.
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Tokio
Vladivostock
Japan
Germans Mount Surprising Attack in Champagne District
Paris reports German forces delivered a surprise attack in the Champagne district but did not break through. French raiders in the Auberive sector captured several prisoners during the action.
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Champagne District
Paris
Champagne
Auberive
Wilson Urges Quick Settlement of Irish Question
President Wilson pressed the British government to settle the Irish question at the earliest opportunity in pursuit of national unity. The Daily News notes the resignation of Sir Edward Carson clearing the way for this démarche.
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London
Wilson
Daily News
Edward Carson
Robbers Bind and Gag Detroit Jeweler
Robbers bound and gagged the Dewey jewelry store manager in Detroit and fled in an automobile with loot worth $60,000. The incident occurred January 22. Police search for the suspects and the getaway vehicle.
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Detroit
Dewey Jewelry
Washington Press Split Over War System Posture
Fragmentary text shows a Washington debate on retaining the present war system. References to President Wilson and Congress suggest a conflict over governance, reconstruction plans, and the war management approach. The passage hints at partisan divisions and calls for decisive leadership.
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Bowetter Wilson
Sveheoroet Des War Management
Wilson
Wan
Cloak of Mystery Around Prominent German Arrest
A mystery surrounds the arrest and detention of Baron von Hasberg, trustee of former ambassador Bernstedt, in New York. Catherine (the wife of an American) refuses comment as other arrests are anticipated.
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von Hasberg
Bernstedt
Cond Banseif
Catherines
America
de Cmbrance
Hisberg
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