Russians Reject Terms and Germans Threaten Invasion
Berlin envoy reports German rejection of Brest-Litovsk terms with Russia facing possible seizure of Reval if peace talks fail. In Vienna a general strike shifts toward a provisional cabinet while unrest grows. Dispatches note strife in Budapest and Vienna amid dual monarchy stability.
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Brest-Lkovsk
Russia
Baltic
Petrograd
United Press
Associated Press
Copentixin
Viensa
Budapest
Economieal
Reichstag
You Hertling
Wueller
Hrost
Decision on Peace Or War Rests With Workmen's Council
The Brest Litovsk talks open with the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, Germany pressing hard for terms. German leaders declare their last offer. Russia and Ukraine weigh acceptance as Workmen's and Soldiers' Council meets to decide whether to seek peace or continue the war. Adjournment to January 2 allows Russia to consider terms. Central Powers outline demands to claim much of Courland and Baltic provinces.
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Brest- Litovek
A. Tw
Theay
Reval
M.mee
Pene Crlogation
Dellich
Courland
Baltic
Uary
Gormans
Ulus
Genvan
Hele
Russia
Gulf of Mild
Valk
Nices
Brest
Litovsk
Wisin
Brest-Litovsk
Mia
Fare
M. Kunienett
Rusidie
Tormans
Leon Frotehe
Council of Workmen's
Chelmtehhina
Ukrainian Republic
Hertling Holds Fast to Hope of Russian Peace
Amsterdam dispatch reports German Chancellor Count von Hertling addressing the Reichstag committee. He recalls his January statement that peace talks at Brest-Litovsk should proceed with equanimity as the Russian delegation reopens negotiations. He says progress is slow and difficult but remains hopeful for a settlement with Russia andUkraine on mutually satisfactory terms.
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Count von Hertling
Reichstag
Hrest- Litovsk
Brostelitovsk
Brest-Litovsk
Czernin Gives Partial Approval to Wilson
Basle dispatch reports Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Czernin voicing cautious approval of Wilson's peace principles while stressing limits. He affirmed loyalty to allies, urged Poland's voluntary choice, warned against evacuations before a vote, and rejected Wilson’s internal administration advice. He sought a broader understanding among non-entered states for future talks.
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Vienna
Count Czernin
Wilson
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Belgium
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Poland
Count Ceernin
Russia
Austria-Hunary
Austria
Inister
Count Son
Gene
Count Czernil
Hungary
United States
Bolsheviki Report Vienna Revolution And Rebel Cabinet
A wireless message from Petrograd reports a revolution in Vienna and a provisional cabinet named by the rebels. Smolny Institute, seat of the Trotsky Lenine government, received the dispatch and noted only the revolution without names or further details. Venus pencils advertised in the text follow the news.
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Jan
M.A. Wireles
Bolsheviki
Vienna
Smolny Institute
Trotsky- Lenine
Poreigh
Revoluion
Coal Pooling Aims to End City Coal Delay Crisis
Dr Garfield has not approved a plan by fuel administrators, railroad executives, and coal wholesalers to pool all anthracite at New York tidewater to speed unloading and reduce delays. Washington says Garfield rejected demands to use New Jersey terminals full time. J D A Morrow named head of a new division to move fuel from producer to consumer, details unspecified.
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Garfield
Washington Dispatches
New York
New Jersey
J. D. A. Morrow
The
Fuel Administration
le Itu
Pooling Plan Adopted To Speed Coal Deliveries To New York
Rail executives and fuel heads approve a pooling system for all anthracite at Jersey terminals to speed deliveries to New York tidewater. The plan, aimed at easing congestion and preventing factory closures, would place coal in a common pool with deliveries to those who prove entitlement. Queens faces widespread shutdowns. only eight coal cars reached the borough yesterday, far short of its required weekly total.
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Jersey Terminals
W H. Truvsdale
Lackawanna Railroad
McAdoo
Huilroads
Queens
George Ryan
Efort
New York Tribune Raises Price to Two Cents Tomorrow
The New York Tribune will cost two cents starting with tomorrow's issue. The move reflects higher production costs due to the war and supports news dealers who deliver papers in all weather. Net cents earned by newspapers are half a cent, with the other half covering distribution and dealer costs.
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New York Tribune
Mayor Hylan Names Enright Commissioner In Police Shakeup
New York City mayor elevates Richard E Enright to commissioner amid a broad reorganization of the police department. Deputy commissioners are named with Goff, Tah and Hackett taking key posts as Lahey and others shift roles and duties. The changes follow controversy over acting status and signal a major redistribution of command across stations and districts. Washington notes Ferris resigns from the Shipping Board amid Senate inquiry into Sloan contracts and a $78,100 self payment claim tied to shipbuilding orders.
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Richard BE. Enright
Neutenant
Frederick HI. Bugher
May Hylan
Enright
Sppuinmene
Weney
William J. Tah
John W. Goffr
Supreme Court
Goff
John C. Hackett
Cave
Lahey
Uniformed Service
Lae
Daher
Miet
Woods
Waldoefler
James Smith
Tenderloin
Vice Trust
Bronx
C. Leach
Brooklyn
Ives
Home Therence League
Forday
Mitelel-Woods
Dtor
Oscar Z. Himmel
Bereen Street Staton
Bernard Hayes
Vanderveer Park
Bergen Street
Edwin Dobson
Bugher
William McCarthy
Lieutenants’ Benevolent Association
Buright
Richmond Hill
Dobson
Platinus
Woods McCarthy
Redmond Hill
Tammany Organization
Police
Hylan
Washington
Theodore Sb. Ferris
New York
The
Shipping Board
Senator Fletcher
Senate Commerce Committee
Plains
Ferris
Senate
Howles
Sloan Company
Naval
Charles M. Burnet
Clinchfield Company
Burnet
Clinchfield Navigation Company
Exer
Verrin
Sloan Companying
14 Spies Shot in U S Says Col Thompson
Colonel CS Thompson stated that fourteen German spies have been shot in the United States since the war began. The Department of Justice in Washington denied the report, noting over 180 espionage cases disposed of with no death penalties, although heavy penalties including ten years were ordered. The Navy Department denied any espionage efforts by naval establishments.
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CS. Thompson
The
American Defence Society
Department of Justice
Washington
Thompson
Navy Department
Penny Dailies Price Change Shocks New York Readers
Penny daily papers from Greaser New York will raise to two cents starting tomorrow morning while The Evening Post drops to two cents beginning Monday. Great Peak Spring Water ad copy mentions purity and a two cent price.
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Greaser
New York
Evening Post
Wilson Rejects Munitions Ministry Plan in Senate
President Wilson writes Senator Chamberlain opposing a Munitions Ministry as impractical and likely to disrupt coordination. He cites naval and army coordination flaws, past failures abroad, and risks of demoralization, asserting such a bureau would not advance war aims. The letter ends with Wilson's cordial sign off to Senator Chamberlain.
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Chamberlain
Wilson
Senate
White House
Hitchcock
Navy
Woodrow Wilson
George E. Chamberlain
United States Senate
Dramatic Senate Scene as Chamberlain Attacks War Dept
In Washington on January 4 Senator Chamberlain delivered a three hour speech accusing the War Department of breakdown and misleading the Senate. He presented documents, claimed shortages in woolen coats at camps, and asserted the secretary of war failed to know the facts. The debate showed a bitter clash over administration honesty and war readiness.
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Chamberlain
War Department
Atairs
Senate Committee
Senate
Hitchcyes
Military Affairs Committee
Mr. Baker
Secre
Senate Miliary Affairs Committee
Mr. Chamberlain
Glen
Baker
Ohio
Camp Sevier
Annaler
Camp Donipliun
Camp McArthur
Camp Loxen
Camp Bowie
Camp Custer
Bliss in Paris to Represent U S on Supreme War Council
General Ker H Bliss chief of staff arrived in Paris to represent the United States Army on the Supreme War Council. Secretary Baker said Bliss would be advised by top service officers as he reports on American military plans and contributions for the Western Front this spring and summer. The move follows President Wilson’s push for greater Allied coordination and reflects expectations of German offensives this year. Roosevelt in Washington urged a war cabinet and warned against partisan politics as he defended strong adminstration of war efforts.
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Ker H. Bliss
Paris
United States Army
Supreme War Council
Baker
Bliss
Mavis
Versalles
United States
Europe
Pershing
Elisa
War Council
Wilson
France
Cailing
Frout
London
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Flanders
Theodore Roosevelt
National Press Club
Senate
Stone
Missourian
Roosevelt
Charbonlain
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Senate Committee
Congress
Princeton
Vieto
America
Oll
Two German Destroyers Sunk in Minefield Action
COPENHAGEN Jan 24 Seven men from a German destroyer were killed or injured when the vessel hit a mine and landed in the water near a town. The exact fate of the rest remains unclear as authorities assess the damage and rescue efforts continue.
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