Call for Self Determination and International Control
A lengthy message urges reciprocity and self determination for India and Central Europe. It advocates international control in Tropical Africa, condemns annexations, and calls for a peace conference and a permanent international organization to safeguard national development. The piece stresses anti imperialism and a appeal to peoples of Central Europe to speak for themselves. Continued on Page Three.
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Ile
Ustice
Kress Reade
Iart Ovek Lars Eel
Nave
Russia
Middle East
Africa
India
Britain
Canada
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Uieli
Arada
Peace
Europe
Tisela
Cail
Asia
Bavaria
Finland
Poland
Lithuania
Russian
Manifesta Cenciu
Germens
Austin
Masyar
German crisis deepens as annexation talk shakes Workers
Special cable reports from 1918 detail Berlin and Bern turmoil as press notes hint at a sudden shift in German policy. Vorwaerts predicts a domestic and foreign policy upheaval driven by the military and annexation demands, threatening to alter the working class position. The piece traces comments from Vorwaerts, Deutsche Tageszeitung, Berlin Tageblatt, and The Crown Prince presence as uncertainty grows.
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Sci. Avalemenics
Viuslas Bemders
Carcses
Wits Ail Sports
Ranardhies Acitung
Aha Yeok
Timenstag
Ami
Vorwerts
Dr. von Kiclmann
Count von Nertling
Socialist Journal
Cme
Fatherland Party
Deutsche Tageszeitung
Chamberlain Bill Faces Likely Amendment on Munitions
House Republicans move toward change as Baker outlines plans while Chamberlain’s proposed secretary of munitions is expected to be amended. Sentiment in Congress crystallizes in favor of reform.
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Chamberlain
Congress
Baker
Caillaux Arrest Dominates Paris War Coverage
Paris reports the arrest linked to Caillaux amid disclosures from Secretary Lansing. 1915 communications with Berlin through Count von Luxburg surface as investigators probe Caillaux’s 1915 Argentina visit and alleged peace talks. The Matin and Temps cite papers found in a Florence bank safe detailing political aims and possible cabinet plans.
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Argentina
Berlin V Foreign Office
Count von Luxburg
Germany
America
Caillaux
Matin
Plorence
Mime
Italy
Clemenceau
Calllaud
Florence
Lansing
Callaux-Luxbuis
Temps
Count von Lunbure
Calliaux
Preas
Ex-Tremier
von Luexburr
Calilaux
Morocco
France
Berlin
Paris
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Sweden
Documenta
United States
Railroads Plan Fitting Short Lines Under Government Operation
In a New York Times dispatch from Washington dated January 1 the view of officials is that many of the smaller railroads are classified as short lines and could be operated by the government if needed with the administration arguing the government should not pay for unneeded branches. Representatives press the idea tied to potential government operation and cost concerns.
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New York
Haker
Committee On Public Information
War Department
Bureau
Committee On
Council of National Defense
Department of Munitions
Senate Military Committee
Walter Gifford
Washington
Paine
Imioad
McAdoo
Winslow
Aeon
Sir. McAdoo
Mr. Hobinson
Freigut
Commerce Commission
New York City
Keating
Pennsylvania
Manhattan
Schiey
P. Hand
Tor Die
South
Bernea
Ianneia
The
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Office of the Fuel Administration
Vr. Garfield
P. B. Noyes
Conservation Division
Fuel Administration
New England
Noyes
Ir. Garfield
Garfield
Boneath
Guercemne
West Virginia
Ig Graumers
F.clory
Government Proclaims Railroads Not Fully Taken Over
During a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Committee, Attorney John Barten Paine testified that McAdoo’s proclamation does not deem the railroads wholly seized for war, and smaller roads may not receive compensation. The discussion emphasized which lines were essential, funding needs, and the scope of government control during wartime.
Coal transport feud delays New York fuel delivery
The article details a coal supply crisis in New York with 560000 tons in dewater, 73000 in barges, but only about 30000 tons reaching the city. Officials debate who should move coal from New Jersey to New York and consider a weekly holiday plan to curb consumption. Reeve Schley argues fuel powers begin at the river, while rail tariffs lack provisions for coal to New York City.
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New Jersey
New York
A. H. Wiggin
Washington
Reeve Schley
New York County
State Line
Transportation crisis widens as rail and fuel halt activity
Washington reports no material rail or fuel improvement amid blizzards and freight congestion. Officials consider closing nonessential industries for days to relieve the system. Garfield and Noyes weigh drastic steps to clear the transportation bottleneck and ease coal shortages.
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H. A Garfield
Railroad Administration
Indusrial Planta
German Ammunition Plants Closed for Coal Shortage
Report from Lausanne notes German ammunition factories have halted production due to coal shortages. The disruptions hit workers including women, with other sectors affected as Germany cannot supply coal under a diplomatic arrangement. Newswire cites decreased monthly outputs and strained wartime production.
Bolshevist Appeals Urge Russians to Save Starving Army
London dispatch reports three Bolshevist proclamations from Petrograd urging immediate assistance to the starving army. The notices warn railway workers and others against violence or obstruction of military food supplies and call for co operation, including compulsory labor, to avert disaster. The Army, trusting the public, awaits aid and support for provisioning.
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London
Bolshevist
Petrograd
Council of People’s Commissaries For War
Central Committee For
Xan
Ain
Weathered West Railroads Struggled by Snow and Congestion
A New York Times dispatch reports severe winter disruptions across the eastern rail network. Snow and ice crippled switches and telegraph lines, delaying passenger and freight service from the Atlantic seaboard to the Midwest. Limited improvements appeared over the weekend but conditions remained difficult in Michigan and nearby states.
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Iadie
Pala Aietes
Shenala
Indiana
Tre Etreste
Michigan
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