Troops on Ship Aground Off Fire Island
The Northern Pacific, carrying 2,451 troops and 400 crew, ran aground about a mile off Fire Island amid fog and stress, with 259 sick and wounded onboard. Coast Guard, tugs, and a hospital ship converged as rescue operations and orders to land the men were anticipated tomorrow. The ship lay on the inner bar, weathered by northward winds, while a sunset glow flickered through the fog as efforts continued.
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Lovett Urges Private Ownership Over Railways Policy
Robert S. Lovett, resigning as director of capital expenditures at the National Railroad Administration, argued for a private ownership model under Federal control after the war. He warned that state and interstate commissions have failed to provide needed transportation, urging a system that avoids rate competition while improving service and infrastructure. He cautioned that government ownership could create a new Park Barrel of costs and conflicts.
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Surrendered U Boats En Route to Allied Powers
The Mail reports fifteen surrendered U boats to France, ten to Italy, seven to Japan, and four to the United States. The US bound submarines are said to be crossing the Atlantic. The paper gives no detail on the remaining 127 subs and their allocation.
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Interborough Crisis Sparks Fare Debate and Bankruptcy Claim
Interborough president Theodore P. Shonts warns the company is starving toward bankruptcy and could fall to a receiver, unless an eight cent fare is granted. Whitney of the Public Service Commission says the city faces a transit crisis. without municipal ownership or fare increases, costs will soar and lines may fragment. Shonts cites a June 1918 deficit of 2.93 million and projects growing losses through 1921, arguing higher fares would prevent city payouts on subway investments.
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New York Governor Proposes Transit Reform Plan
Governor Alfred Smith outlined a plan to over haul city transit oversight. Hecalled for splitting railway building from regulation and suggested a Rapid Transit Commissioner supervise construction. He urged reducing Public Service commissions to one member per district to streamline administration.
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Smith Urges One-Man P. S. Commission
ALBANY Jan 1 In his inaugural address Governor Alfred Smith urged creation of several state commissions including a reconstruction panel a milk board a minimum wage body and a Rapid Transit Commissioner to reform the Public Service Commissions He favored a single headed commission to centralize responsibility and urged restoring revenue through taxation continued on last page
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All Day Arctic Battle Won By Allied Army
An Allied force of Americans Russians and Poles advanced fourteen miles along the Onega River front capturing more than two dozen villages and driving toward Vologda. Sleighs carried troops through limited daylight as heavy fighting continued with Bolsheviks. Kadish village was recaptured and lines pushed two miles south, with continued action noted.
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Pope Seeks World Peace through League of Nations
In a New Year's message to America, Pope Benedict urged peace at the Paris conference. He called for a League of Nations, abolition of conscription, international tribunals, and reduced armaments, praising Wilson and the Holy See for advancing justice, peace, and Christian love.
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France Plans to Shape Asia Minor Future
French proposals would guide Armenia Syria and Lebanon with Palestine under international protection and England responsible for the Arabian peninsula. The plan, outlined by Foreign Minister Pichon, seeks a league of nations while preserving France Britain and Russia agreements from 1913 and historic conventions.
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Chamber of Deputies
Asia Minor
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Turkey
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Frares
Wilson Will Renew Peace Talk in Italy
President Wilson travels from Paris to Rome to meet King Victor Emmanuel with Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Fano. He plans conferences on peace terms, with Rome expected to build on talks in Paris as the Allied leaders push toward the eventual peace conference. The Ames commission machinery is prepared to begin work upon his return, with hope he may not need another trip to France.
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Manchester Guardian On Wilson and Allied Support
The Manchester Guardian notes U S and Britain back Wilson amid Clemenceau and Pichon contrasts. It says 14 points were accepted by Allies as policy, warns rivals to make their own peace if rejected. The Standard reports a possible King and Queen US visit during Wilson’s term.
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