War Labor Guard Created Full Powers Held by New Body
A wartime measure establishes the War Labor Guard with full powers over all phases of workers' needs. Officials from industry and labor, including representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, women’s groups, and labor organizations, join a council to coordinate civilian support for soldiers. The plan, amid the drive to sustain war production, calls for mobilizing both employers and workers in industrial effort and securing food and munitions for troops.
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All @dee
Washington
Sivretare Wilewa Fe
Belfield Sherald Iron Co
Wirmingham
Thorton
Commerce
United States
Aoa
Landon
General Windager
Atiotian Radalor Co
Aircrat
Buffalo Noy
Doophiyer
Joan Wf Leneton
Ino
Torteer Wreaures
Attiwritan Pedutation of Labor
John Jo Caser
Pennsylvanias Furmawr
Congrese Economieee Ds 1
Marehal
University of Hbcazo
Agnes Nestor
Calcage
Woman's Trades Union
Raga
Defense Coyness Womans Cotiniew
Fer
France
Draft men at 21 years in Washington bill stalled
War Department proposed a plan to register men who turned 21 since June 29 1917 to determine their draft rate. Another bill would set state quotas based on population and eligible men in the first register.
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Waapington
War Department
Chamberlain
Seniate Military Committee
Replenish The Baby Crop Washington D The kissay ie deeply concerted about the short German baby crop
Government officials advise concern over German baby crop and mother’s welfare as war prolongs. Soldiers receiving allowances have not yet been notified whether law since June 1861 and December 1915 requires them to report for labor at loading and unloading railway trucks under penalties of fines or imprisonment.
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Washington, D
Kissay Ie
Wreck near Hammond Station Kills 16 in Houston Area
A Houston Houston & Texas Central Railroad passenger train wreck near Hammond station killed 16 people and injured several others. Fifteen of the 36 total fatalities occurred in Houston. seven were among the severely injured sent to a local hospital. Four soldiers were among the dead. The body of one victim was sent to an nearby town. Odessa reports France loans Ukraine 1 million dollars enabling new paper money to be issued in place of scarce small coins.
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Houston, Tex
Boallee
Houston
Hammond
Rome to honor American Red Cross with captiol exercises
In Rome Italy official honors to the American Red Cross will be rendered. Special exercises are planned at the capitol with Minister Nitti and Senator Marconige as the principal speakers.
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American Red Cross
Capitol
Nitti
Marconige
Threats and War Rhetoric Rise in Germany and Allies War Plans
Fragmented wartime dispatch claims Germany threatens dictatorship while Allied leaders brace for possible invasion and strategic shifts. Reports mention Lenine style control slogans, Russian and Austrian involvement, and anticipated martial postures as Western powers stress shortages and mobilization for spring offensives.
General Health of Army Deaths and Pneumonia Counts
Washington reports 97 American expeditionary forces deaths from material causes to Gen Pershing. Thirteen died of pneumonia, with 149 of 245 deaths among national guardsmen and national army in training in the U.S. that week ending January 11. National army deaths rose to 80, compared with 109 the prior week and 167 the week before. Camp Pontphan led guard camps with 50 new pneumonia cases, followed by Camp Wheeler with 47. Camp Travis topped national army camps with 94 new pneumonia cases, up from 72, while Camp Pike had 41.
Washington ship deliveries to emergency fleet corporation
Forty ocean going ships of about 300000 tons will be delivered to the Emergency Fleet Corporation by the end of February announced by Edward N Hurley chairman of the United States Shipping Board. Hunter accidentally kills self in hunting incident reported in Bloomington Hawaii as Leslie Little of Leroy dies when his shotgun misfired bringing hunting fatalities in Central Illinois this season to 17.
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Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Edward N Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Self
Bloomington
Leslie Little
Leroy
Central
Linals
Coal Riot Erupts in Atlanta Over Coal Tickets
Riot erupts at Atlanta city hall as several hundred people push for coal tickets. Reserves were called out and order was restored after the clash.
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Atlanta
Army money recovered at Camp Funston bank heist
Capt Lawie Whisler’s stash of currency hidden in his barracks wall is recovered after the bank theft at Camp Funston. The incident left John W Jewell and others dead, while Kearney Wornall recovers and learns of his coworkers’ fates. the accomplice theory is likely closed.
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Camp Peniston
Kan - T
Camp Funston
Lawie Whoisler
Hiatden
Whoisher'a
Mheney
Whisler
Kearney Wornall
John W Jewell
Whister
Policy to curb woman labor in new administration
Washington reports the new labor administration will prevent placing women in jobs still held by men and oppose wage scale reductions due to female employment. In Kentucky Frankfort both chambers ratified the federal prohibition amendment, making Kentucky the third state to do so after Mississippi and Virginia.
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Washington
Labor Administration
Frankfort
Kentucky General Assembly
Kentucky
Mississippi
Virgina
Allied planes drop message leaflets over Belgium
Les Nouvelles reports allied aircraft released 1 000 copies of President Wilsons message to Congress over occupied Belgium zones. The action aims to inform Belgian civilians and shape public opinion amid ongoing military operations.
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Amesterdam
Les Nouvelles
Wilson
Congress
Belgium
Nations Industry Closed in War Time Mobilization
A wartime decree closes Nations Industry including munitions plants causing massive layoff of workers. The order targets all linked factories and allied sites, with policies permitting essential production and critical facilities while shifting to government use.
Japanese ships sent to Russia for Vladivostok protection
An official report states Japanese vessels have been dispatched to Vladivostok to safeguard allied assets and munitions in the Russian port. The move follows sustained protests from Japan and others over protection fees and aims to shield ships and goods from ongoing clashes between Bolsheviks and Cossacks around the city works.
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Vladivortuk
Willard resigns as head of War Industries Board
Washington reports Daniel Willard president of Baltimore and Ohio quits as chairman of the War Industries Board. His resignation will be effective at noon after a successor is named. He cites the Baltimore and Ohio's needs for his full attention. No conflict noted with War Department reorganization. In Ayer Massachusetts Camp Devens officers decide to curb dances and social events at the camp.
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Warhuzion
Die
Pwe
Oeaie
Germany
Beni Abis
Wilbon
Iwle
Areumupaniey
Italy
Oetaad
War College
Thie
Coventry
Faa
Menth
Pete Caltvern
Washington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore
Ayer
New England
Camp
Devens
Offinale
War Department awards contract for rifle breech stocks
The War Department awarded a contract for 280 00 rifle breech stocks to a St. Louis firm, name withheld as required by war department regulations.
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Washington
War Department
St. Louis
Prohibition Debate and Public Policy Reflections
A long, eclectic late 19th or early 20th century style monologue discusses temperance, moral reform, and constitutional prohibition. It cites a senator and contemplates the national move toward banning beverages, weighing political and social consequences, public sentiment, and potential enforcement challenges.
In the Nation's Capital Judge Captures Dry Law Reaction
In the nation’s capital on the first Monday after the dry law took effect Judge Mulloway commented on the sudden docket. He noted that morning lists showed 40 to 50 names pending for biting offenses and that the change seemed abrupt and rapid.
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Ae Funbia
Mulloway
Brandy Brads In Branding Ranch Tale Of Fire Red Cattle
A short rustic piece describes branding cattle at a ranch where red branding iron marks each steer. The cowhand on the range recognizes ownership by the brand, guiding the roundup and final ownership reveal.
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Brenly
Psychology gains status as science says origin linked to ancient thinkers
A fragmented note claims psychology is now recognized as a science. It attributes origin to Prthagord Artetotie and discusses ideas on mental phenomena, states, and manifestations of the woman mind in a period voice.
Wagerie cleans patent pads for absorient fat saturation
A concise note describes recently patented Wagerie cleans designed to treat pads of absorient fat saturated with the wearer’s selected nerhaies. The claim suggests a personal care device or product aimed at reducing saturation levels and maintaining comfort for users.
How This Nervous Woman Got Well
A testimonial from Mia Hetsen credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of irregularities nerves and poor health. The ad asserts many women have benefited and invites letters for guidance.
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Christopher
Lydia K Pinkharm
Mia
Atuice Hetsen
Bert
Fragmented OCR note with unclear meaning
A partial and garbled text fragment likely from OCR scanning. It contains stray words and nonstandard phrasing making it impossible to determine a coherent event, person, or place. No identifiable entities or actions can be reliably extracted for a factual news item.
Recipe for Gray Hair Care Instructions
Fragmentary OCR text discussing a hair treatment for gray hair and a homemade remedy. Mentions water, beet, and a color change process. Lacks clear steps, quantities, or verifiable sources.
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