Wilson Backs Amendment for Woman Suffrage
Belated conversion and conferral with Democrats see President support a constitutional amendment granting federal woman suffrage as House votes loom. Democratic alarm and Republican backing mix with reports of White House pressure and party strategy ahead of key state-by-state screening.
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Garfield Rebuffs Hylan Coal Plea Amid New York Crisis
Dr. W A Garfield the Federal Fuel Administrator refused to issue priority coal orders for New York, citing railroad constraints as Mayor Hylan and aides pressed for action. Officials reported 47,400 tons pumped and 58,030 total, with New England and Greater New York facing severe shortages. Wisein and Smith urged policy changes as condition remained critical.
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Increased Rates for Some Roads in McAdoo Plan
Washington news outlines Director General McAdoo tackling a broad readjustment of the railroad rate system with likely increases as Government control ends competition. Interstate Commerce Commission to study rate revisions amid abnormally low schedules caused by ceased rivalries. Wage demands from labor are not to be pushed through but will be considered to retain workers. Continued on Page Three.
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Income Tax Experts Solve Next Sunday's U.S. Tax Question
A group of income tax specialists in the United States convenes to discuss forthcoming Sunday guidance. Officials and accountants weigh changes, exemptions, and filing implications for individuals and small businesses. The article outlines potential adjustments and practical steps for taxpayers.
General Staff for Navy Is Created by England
London January 9 a Naval General Staff structure will be created under the Admiralty replacing Jellicoe with Wemyss. The new board emphasizes staff ability over seniority and splits operations into home waters overseas and trade protection with the First Sea Lord as Chief of the Naval Staff. Public announcement of the board composition is expected soon.
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Hospital ship Rewa torpedoed and sunk in Bristol Channel
London reports the hospital ship Rewa was torpedoed and sunk in the Bristol Channel on January 4 while returning from Gibraltar. All wounded were saved, but three crew members were killed. Of about 650 aboard, including 30 bed-ridden, most survivors were rescued after lights were extinguished during the explosion.
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British ships sunk by submarines last week
London reports eighteen merchantmen of 1900 tons or more sunk by mine or submarine and three smaller vessels. Four fighting ships were sunk and nine merchantmen escaped. Paris notes a French merchantman over a certain tonnage sunk in the week ending January 6.
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British Labor for Wilson program heartens Allied capitals
A global wartime brief notes British Labor for Wilson stirring Allied capitals as Russian troops press Trotsky to take a firm line. It recalls Trotzky's denial that revolution in Russia aimed to bow to German imperialism, and reports on stalled peace talks, Ukrainian participation, and shipbuilding strain amid freight and housing concerns in Newport News and along the Delaware River.
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War aims pact between Germany and Austria-Hungary revealed
Reuter reports from a Czech source that Chancellor von Hertling and Count Czernin arrived in December with a pact on Alsace Lorraine and colonial holdings. The agreement promises German support for Austrian aims to preserve the Dual Monarchy, curb nationalist agitation, and outlines annexation plans for Albania Montenegro and Serbia after the war. It also notes both powers will study other war aims jointly and reserve independent decision in case of disagreement.
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Berlin Surprised Washington Looks Over Henderson for No Peace Bid
Washington signals no peace bid as Berlin reacts with shock to Henderson’s approval of Lloyd George terms. British and French papers laud Wilson’s war aims while German Socialists resist self determination. Reichstag debates Livost-Litovsk context amid Central Powers signaling stance.
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Kaiser Proclaims Open Peace Principles for Polish Aid
In Amsterdam on January 9 Emperor William spoke as a champion of humane principles and peaceful cooperation, pledging full support to the Polish Regency Council’s delegation. He hailed the restoration of the independent Polish Kingdom and urged a future founded on civilizational order and open diplomacy amid Allied war aims and German reactions.
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British workers pleased hail views on Russia
British workers express satisfaction with the President's stance on freedom of the seas. Officials in London say the position is clear and not misunderstood, with labor groups pledging support for ongoing maritime policies and international cooperation.
Crime Rampant in Petrograd Amid Hunger and Riots
Dispatch from Petrograd reports bread shortages, rising prices, and scarce flour as workers, soldiers, and the poor suffer. Burglary, robberies, and street violence surge while armed searches and thefts of valuables occur. British residents face unreliable embassy protection and several firms liquidate under Khussian control.
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