Shonts urged 8 cent fares as BRT collapses
Theodore P. Shonts in a letter to the Public Service Commission and the Board of Estimate urged eight cent fares for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit lines and warned that continued inaction could precipitate bankruptcy. The BRT receiver Lindley M. Garrison arrived in Washington to coordinate with government officials as he prepares to take charge and assess the railroad's assets and operations.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Theodore P. Shants
Public Service Commission
Board of Estimate
Interborough
Shonts
Garrison
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Washington
B. R. Tees
New York
New York Municipal Railroad
Timothy S. Williams
Newark
Boston
Mayer
Ehents
Oit
Suffrage clash and rail fare dispute unfold in capital and city
A Brooklyn Rapid Transit official says a 7 cent fare is likely as authorities delay subway expansion while interborough financing, court action, and wartime cost pressures reshape the project. In Washington, suffrage protesters clash with police near the White House as National Woman's Party pickets face arrests and burn speeches by President Wilson.
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Washington
White House
Lafayette Park
National Woman's Party
Senate
Woman's Party
Wilson
Europe
Sentinels
President Wilson
America
Looters Take Kaiser's Clothes in Berlin Palace Plunder
Berlin reports theft and vandalism at the imperial palace during six weeks of excesses. About 500 people are under arrest for plundering with much stolen property recovered. The former Emperor's warden moved most art treasures to safety after the Emperor fled. The wardrobe of the Emperor and his wife was nearly emptied, with one room yielding a former soldier's uniform worn to assume imperial dress.
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Berlin
London
Associated Press
Imperial
Haig and Beatty to be made earls in peerage push
London reports on January 1 that Field Marshal Haig and Vice Admiral Beatty will receive earldoms for wartime service. Generals Byng Rawlinson Birdwood and Allenby may join the peerage, with grants possibly funded by public money. Beatty is said to become full admiral and Jellicoe may head the fleet in acting capacity.
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London
Warndoms
Haig
Beatty
Horne
Plumer
Byng
Rawlinson
Birdwood
Allenby
8Ay
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
John R. Jellicoe
Admira Milfordhaven
Northern Pacific
Fire Island
Connelly
Usher
Third Naval District
J. M. Kennedy
Hoboken
Kennedy
East Orange
Col. S
Pierce
Bay Shore
New York
Army
General O'Reilly
Navy Department
Columbia
Gleaves
Mallory
Solace
Seneca
Des Moines
Greenhut
Messiah Home
Smith Inaugurated Governor of New York Amid Cheers
Alfred E. Smith of Manhattan was sworn in as the 46th Governor of New York in Albany with wide crowds cheering. He pledged to work harmoniously with the Republican Legislature and with both parties to address reconstruction, while noting reforms such as abolishing the state police and reforming service boards. Whitman lauded military service and urged a successful administration.
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Albany
Alfred E. Smith
Manhattan
Capitol
New York State
Smith
Whitman
Assembly Chamber
John A. Dix
Travis
Tammany Halls
New York City
Francis M. Hugo
Edward Schoeneck
Harry C. Walker
Binghamton
Wells
Newton
Williams
Mr. Smith
Mr. Whitman
Mgr
Joseph A. Delaney
Hugo
Free Subway Guide Misdirection From Local Distributor
A garbled notice touts a free subway guide with unclear sources and dubious claims. It mentions local distributors and a misrepresented product name, urging readers to obtain a guide from a listed address that appears unreliable and possibly fraudulent.
Tragic Iolaire Sinking Claims 270 Sailors
The British steam yacht Iolaire struck rocks off Stornoway Scotland on New Year’s Day killing 270 sailors on holiday leave. Aboard were 300 men. all officers and crew perished. Survivors were injured and residents of Lewis Island mourn the disaster.
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London
Stornoway
Scotland
Lewis Island
Northern Pacific
Point O' Woods
Fire Island
Bellast
New York
Seneca
Solace
Allies in Russia Drive Back Reds on Five Fronts
Allied forces reporting from northern Russia push Bolsheviks from the Onega and Dvina approaches and seize river villages amid heavy winter conditions. American and Polish units, with French and Russian volunteers, advance fifteen miles and threaten further gains as weather limits operations.
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Russia
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Qnega
Archangel
Onega
Kadishang
Unege
Vologda-Archangel
Bell-ans sale listed. brief notes on options
Fragmentary line shows Bell-ans product mention and quick sale context with unclear details. The readable text hints at pricing or availability but lacks a complete event or names to confirm a full notice or outcome.
Pope Pledges Peace Conference Aims For League And Disarmament
New Year message from Rome says the Peace Conference could birth a League of Nations and tribunals to settle disputes abolish conscription and lower armaments. It calls for harmony ending wars and justice, peace, and Christian love under President Wilson. Paris Dec 31 Associated Press reports Poincaré praises Wilson's role.
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Rome
America
Associated Press
Benedicteo
League of Nations
Wilson
Holy See
Paris
Catholic Opposed for Future Queen War Narrows Royal Field
A contest for a future royal match draws narrow support as Catholic opposition shapes the candidate pool. Yolanda’s faith becomes a central factor in the debate among American observers and Welsh peers.
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Queen—War
Narrows Field
Prince of Wales to Visit United States Said by Royal Pair
London January 1 King George and Queen Mary told President Wilson the Prince of Wales will visit the United States during his forthcoming tour of the British dominions a Paris dispatch to The Mail reported.
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Prince of Wales
Tell Wilson
London
George
Mary
Wilson
United States
Paris
Royal marriage debate centers on Prince of Wales future
In London discussions across two papers focus on the Prince of Wales marrying a British or American bride. The Express notes war constraints and suggests a British match would be popular, while an American union could set off broad Atlantic excitement and dramatic consequences. The Chronicle highlights Princess Elizabeth’s potential as a suitable match amid royal visits and Romania’s queen’s English ties.
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Daily Express
England
the Express
Yolanda
Italy
Helena
Greece
Atlantic
The
Express
George
Prince of Wales
Chronicle
Romania
London
Elizabeth
Rumania
All Italy Eager to See President Wilson
Rome prepares a grand welcome for President Wilson with flags along Via Nazionale and Capitol halls hung with tapestries. Citizens pledge a strong reception, while newspapers publish biographies and portraits as Wilson’s border arrival on Jan 2 is anticipated with escorts from King Victor Emmanuel’s aides and Count Macchi di Cellere.
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Wilson
Quirinal
Capitol
President Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
Fiume
Spalato
Aids
Victor Emmanuel
Page
Macchi di Cellere
Reece Resolution Noted in Local Meeting
A terse, partially legible report notes a resolution associated with Reece in a local gathering. The fragment references a name and informal discussion but lacks full context or formal outcomes.
Wilsons New Year Journey Sets Stage for Peace Talks
President Wilson leaves Paris for Rome to meet King Victor Emmanuel and Rome's leaders. He plans visits to the Pope and Methodist College while awaiting outcomes from talks with Orlando Sonnino and British officials. The American Commission is ready to begin work on return, with Creel accompanying the President as newspapers reflect varied peace perspectives.
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Methodist College
Orlando
Baron Sonnino
Wilson
Cary
Grayson
St. Cloud
SS New Mansion
Madame Poincar
Edward House
Wilison
Mme. Poincaré
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Paris
Sonnino
David Lloyd George
Balfour
England
Italy
Washington
American Congress
France
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Ital
Clemenceau
Clemen
le Temps
British Peace Envoys Near Conference Plans
London dispatch reports the British Foreign Office nearing readiness for the Peace Conference. Leading delegates are announced, enabling The New York Times to outline the extensive preparations. The status of Lord Hardinge remains unclear.
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Forcier
New York
Tres
Lord Hardinge
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