Norfolk Fire Rampage: Arson Suspected In $2 Million Blaze
A series of explosions and a massive fire swept through Norfolk near Granby Street starting before dawn. Five arrestees were rounded up as naval officials and police took charge. 200 sailors aided the effort amid frozen hydrants and low water pressure. The Granby Theatre Monticello Hotel and Lenox Building were destroyed. one firefighter died, several injured, and dozens sought shelter as nearby towns helped battle the blaze.
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Povers
Charles Slewve
Poven Oiders
Monticello
Lenox
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Buffolk
Binejackets
Granby
McLaughlin
Monticelio
Sf Hearby
Forests
National Guard
City Hat Avenue
Redross
Naval Trols
Allydrants
Radi
Bie
Portamouth
Tiver
British diplomats face vacancies as new ambassadors urged
The Chronicle reports Sir George Buchanan may resign in Petrograd and Lord Bertie and Sir Spring-Rice near retirement. Vacancies could open in Washington Paris and Petrograd. A shakeup is urged to bring fresh blood and modern perspectives to the diplomatic service.
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London Chronicle
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Paris
Petrograd
Bertle
Sir George Buchanan
Russia
Lord Kycce
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Lard Krycee
C. Bos
Forward with God Kaiser’s New Year Message Amid War News
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William’s New Year address to the army and navy praising victories in Belgium and France, Italian setbacks, and submarine efforts. He urges renewed effort in 1918, with Hindenburg noting Baltic gains and closer army navy cooperation, while Allied hopes are dismissed.
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Western Front
von Holtgzgendorff
Maerahal
Battle resumes near Kursk as Bolsheviks claim gains
Reports from Petrograd say Cossacks and Bolsheviks renewed heavy fighting near Kursk with high casualties over three days. Bolsheviks allegedly occupy Poltava, while former Council of the Republic president M. Avekentieff is arrested. News warns the Constituent Assembly may convene briefly after Russian Christmas with uncertain membership figures.
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Tet Troot
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Rostov on-Lion
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Sweden
M. Avekentieff
Council of the Republic
St. Peter and St. Paul
Constituent Assembly
Nikolai Lenine
HK Bolshevist
Smolny Institute
Petrograd
Gag Ieornilof
Heavy snow stalls Austro German drive in Italy front
Snow blocks Alpine rail lines and convoys as Austrian and German regiments in Tyrol face shortages. Italian forces push, seizing Zenson di Piave bridgehead and strengthening hold on the left bank. Allied air and artillery pressure continues with new year outlook.
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Tyrol
Zensen di Piave
Asiago
Monte Tomba- Diave
Istrana
Vicenza
Bassano
Castelfranco
Treviso
London
Italy
Monte Grappa
Astago
Monte Tomba
Piave
Appointments by Mayor Hylan Leave Six Posts Unfilled
The article lists numerous appointed heads of departments and cabinet roles under Mayor Hylan, with several key posts still vacant. It names appointers, salaries, and the offices affected including Police, Docks and Ferries, Public Markets, Charities, Licenses, Tenement House, Fire, Water Supply, and Civil Service among others.
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Hylan
Hylan Demands City Economy On War Basis As Mayor
Mayor Hylan declares a wartime economy in running the city and tells his appointees to pursue austerity. The police department sees a split between Brooklyn organizations and Tammany Hall. John Purroy Mitchel departs City Hall soon after handing over duties.
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Hylan
Mr. Mitchel
Judge Nylan
Mayor Mitchel
Rules for City Employes Laid Down by Mayor Hylan
The mayor issues directives for city workers detailing conduct and efficiency. Officials must avoid conspicuous behavior at games, limit luncheon time, and use city cars only for city business. Salaries should be cut, useless positions abolished, and offices kept simple. Names and addresses of non city residents must be sent to the mayor.
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Hylan
Queen Mary Sends Greeting To American Women
Queen Mary telegrams from Sandringham express gratitude for American women’s support in wartime. Anna Howard Shaw notes the message, praising kinship among English speaking women and pledging help to sailors and soldiers in the liberty struggle.
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London
Queen Mary
Sandringham
Anna Howard Shaw
New York
Official
Peace Aims and Wilson Seen in Entente Statement
Washington dispatch reports McAdoo and aides focus on ending rail congestion and framing a freight plan. Possible American and Allied war aims statements discussed as President Wilson may address Congress to seek swift rail and financing legislation.
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Pennsylvania R R Prioritizes Coal Through Tubes Over Passengers
Director General McAdoo orders coal shipments to use Pennsylvania tunnels and New York terminals ahead of passenger traffic to relieve congestion. About 74 cars moved first through the tubes to Seventh Avenue and Thirty-second Street, with coal then routed to Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens.
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