War Costs Raise U S Daily Expenditure
The report states daily war costs for the United States at 24 million dollars with expenses growing by 100 million dollars each month. It notes a total of 7.1 billion dollars for the first ten months, highlighting escalating wartime outlays and fiscal strain.
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Makeruke Congress
Ponsa Canal
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Navy
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Ely
Poles Occupy Mobile and Allied Forces Fight on Swiss Border
The report says Polish troops occupy Mobile, Russia's command center, and Bolshevik leaders are arrested. Daily military activity from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier grows with American, British, and French units attacking German lines. The Ten Tons suffer heavy casualties as US heavy fire disrupts German trenches while allied forces press offensives.
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Isley
Mobilev
Hadiga Krytenko
Cone
Russie Olehnik
Viev
North Sea
Funds Held in U S Bank to Pay Spies and Strike Wac
A Paris newspaper reports a German circular dated Nov 2 outlines unlimited credit to German banks for funding agents in Russia, France, Italy, and Norway with aims to finance sabotage. It claims officials planned to fund explosions, fires, and strikes to disrupt enemy assets while sending agents to frontiers.
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Perul Parisien
Berlin
France
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Maly
Norway
Geran Banks
Sweden
Switzerland
China
United States
Red Cross funds spent on relief work upheld report
A nationwide Red Cross report states 79 million dollars entrusted to the organization has been allocated to relief efforts. It details foreign appropriations and domestic spending, including care for soldiers, refugees, and the homeless, and asserts all operating costs come from dues, with 38 percent of divisional executives being women.
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Rivertown
United Siites
Nation
Serbia
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Great Britain
United Stes
IHS
United States
Red Cross
France
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Urges Less Talk and More Work in War Effort
Washington urges Democratic members to apply themselves to war work rather than talk. President Wilson backs streamlined effort and greater productivity, stressing action over words in national mobilization.
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Omerones
Wilson
Peace Only Hope Is Gay in Berlin
Socialists argue that ending war hinges on inclusive peace. They frame hope as a universal value, linking Berlin to broader calls for global harmony and human rights across nations and movements.
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Peace Only Hope
Berlin
Strike turmoil and government actions across Europe
A Copenhagen dispatch reports a socialist pamphlet alleging German government collusion with violence to suppress strikes, with mentions of Indemnities and a call for peace. London notes the Versailles council continuing war steps, while Berlin and Moabit depict street clashes and police resistance. Washington cites brave rescues at sea and U S soldier fatalities, alongside a Shanghai dollar rate shift.
Heatless Days to Be Abandoned Prediction
Washington on February 2. After a long meeting between Fuel Administrator Garfield and Director General McAdoo, abandonment of the heatless Monday program was predicted once its enforcement ends next Monday. In Paris, 45 were killed and 207 injured in the January 28 German raid.
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Garfield
McAdoo
Paris
General Yeng-Chang to Lead Pekin Troops in China
The text notes General Yeng-Chang as a leading Chinese figure and possible commander of a 300000 man army Shing plans to send to France. He currently commands troops around Pekin and is a prominent general and adjutant to the Chinese president with prior ties as minister of war.
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France
Yeng-Chang
Pekin
China
Yenge
Pete
Crowder Announces Feb DraftMoves to Complete State Quotas
Provost General Crowder says first draft movements start February 2 and run five days to finish quotas. The plan raises National Army strength to 685,000, with specific draft mobilizations to Camp Devins, Upton, Dix, Meade, Lee, Jackson, Gordon, Grant, Taylor, Dodge, Funston, Travis, Pike and adjustments for West Virginia and New York. Mobilization orders also direct 800s to fill vacancies in the army business organization.
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Haste in War Work Urges Full Speed Amid Disturbances
Washington secretary Baker urged no slackening of army preparations amid reports of labor unrest in the Central Powers. He warned Germany is stripping fronts for the western struggle while allies build superiority in men and guns. Also notes American troops on the battle front after completing training and ongoing minor operations. John L. Sullivan dies in Abington at 59, former heavyweight champion born Oct 15, 1853.
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Anenha
Heber
Germany
Baker
John L. Sullivan
Abington
Mass
France
Brenta
Twenty-first Rifle
Fuel Oil Placed Under Control by Wilson Proclamation
Washington announces government control of fuel oil under license for manufacture and distribution. The move, not naming gasoline or kerosene, hints at broader oil regulation soon. Mark L. Requa of California named to head the fuel administration's oil division.
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Wilson
Mark L. Requa
California
The
Fuel Administration
Oil Division
Discharge 124 Allen Soldiers at Camp Cody
Deming New Mexico announces formal discharge of 124 Allen soldiers on citizenship grounds. Dismissal at division headquarters will be completed within a few days according to Camp Cody officials.
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Deming
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Camp Cody
Paris General Leonard Wood Leaves Bed in Hospital
Major General Leonard Wood, U S A, wounded recently on a visit to the French front, was able to leave his bed in the hospital in Paris where he is being treated.
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Leonard" Wood
Venice Bombardment Report Spreads Citywide Alarm
City of Venice reports bombardment with near raid across towns. Planes attacked, casualties tallied as killed and wounded, fueling fear and emergency responses. Officials urge vigilance while rescuers search for victims and secure affected districts.
War News From Europe and United States Updates
Reports from Western Asia and Italy describe bombings on Venice and Padua and a surge of destruction on the Venetian plain with civilian casualties. Berlin officials announce expected attendance at talks on joint German Austrian interests. In France Lafayette escadrille exploits frontline skies while British and German naval actions unfold. Washington notes unrest suppression in Germany and a U S aid push for Alsace Lorraine labor. Belgium receives a further 3.5 million dollars in U S credit.
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Venice
Padua
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Mestre
Increase in British shipping losses reported
London reports in the official summary dated January 30 that nine ships over 1,600 tons and six smaller vessels have been sunk. The tally highlights continued wartime shipping costs and risks to British maritime traffic amid hostilities.
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London
Taft Calls for Army of 6 Million Men at Camp Jackson
Former President Taft addressed soldiers at Camp Jackson Olympia urging the United States to raise a 6,000,000 man army. The speech framed national defense and readiness amid wartime tension.
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Ooumpia
8. C
Taft
United States
Haunted Hallway Suppresses County Jail Crime Wave
Prisoners in Littleton Arapahoe County report a ghostly figure seen in the jail corridor at midnight. They say the haunted hoolgow wearing Whitson’s clothes prompts inmates to plead guilty to avoid torment, aiding Sheriff Burden in cutting jail population.
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John Whitson
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Farmer Loses Overcoat and Automobiles in Memphis
W D Davidson a Bunton farmer drove to Memphis and found his overcoat missing after visiting an acquaintance. He later attended a movie with $50, left with the roll gone, and returning to his car found it vanished as well. The incident leaves him discouraged and stuck in town overnight.
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W. W. Davidson
Bunton
Erring Wife Admits She Loves Another
New York. Mia Anabel Weston suing for separation told her husband she loves another, a statement cited in court. The husband quoted, I am sorry, but I have met a fellow who is dead stuck on me, and I love him, I am going to leave you. Temporary alimony was denied Mrs Weston as the case proceeds in court.
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Mia
Anabel Weston
Jack
Weston
No Crime to Burn Own Property Arkansas Supreme Court Rules
In Little Rock the Arkansas supreme court ruled it is no crime to burn one’s own property, overturning a Benton county conviction for burning a house insured beyond its value. The court noted state laws do not cover arson by owners and the fire marshal plans to request legislative amendments.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Supreme Court
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Late Market Quotations From May and Grain Prices
Market notes show mixed cattle quotes with cattle and calves priced from fair to prime. Hay, oats, corn chop, and alfalfa listed with per ton and per 100 pounds figures. poultry, hides, and miscellaneous markets include copper, wool, potatoes, and butter values with regional price references to Colorado and Nebraska markets.
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