Britain lays three conditions for postwar peace ends
Premier Lloyd George outlined allied aims in a speech stressing that peace must honor treaties, be based on government consent for territorial changes, and create an international body to limit armaments. He asserted no German aggression, urged restraint on Turkey, and called for reconsideration of Alsace Lorraine status.
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Pres Statence
Vienna
Address of Premier Emphasizes War Aims and Democratic Future
The Premier asserts the war aims center on democracy not conquest. He opposes aggression toward Germany or Allies’ desire to destroy German lands and advocates a democratic Germany as a path to lasting peace. He calls for reparations, national self determination, and a neutralized Dardanelles alongside independent Poland and regional national conditions in the Middle East. He warns Prussia and urges an international organization to prevent future disputes.
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Britain and Germany in renewed warfront clash
United Press dispatch from London and Paris reports ongoing trench war and raids as January begins. British and German forces strengthen fronts with new divisions, air patrols scour skies, and raids from Ypres to St Quentin continue amid harsh winter.
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Prussian Biush
War Aims of Turkey Presented
London reports the Turkish peace terms draft to Russia via Petrograd canceling Dardanelles for Russian ships and freeing the Bosphorus. It outlines frontier stability, two year timelines for conventions, preservation of a Turkish active army, and Russian demobilization of Armenian units and Black Sea fleet.
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Revolt in Spain Shocks Madrid and Government States Control
Madrid Jan 5 A revolutionary movement alarmed the government with suspended telegraph communications and other precautions. Premier Alhucemas said the government is master of the situation as judicial authorities probe the plot. Spain faces political unrest with strikes and disorders, including clashes last summer that left about 400 dead and a republican movement in Catalonia. King Alfonso XII dissolved parliament, amid ongoing turmoil.
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City Officials Indicted In Graft Case
Detroit alderman city engineer and city attorney named in graft indictment issued by Recorder Connelly. United Press reports indictments announced January 3 with details pending court action and potential charges against multiple city officials.
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Detroit
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Connelly
Russians Stand Par on Peace Terms To Appeal Hans Kamm
An index page item notes Russians holding par terms and appealing to Hans Kamm as part of today’s paper. Other items reference Oshkosh machinists dispute, social circles, air railways fight, and Currant Comment retrospectives. The page lists church announcements, sporting news reviews, a weekly letter by Ellis Usher, and inheritance tax records.
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Review of Sporting News
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City Officials Indicted Over $98,000 Disposal Site Deal
Herman Schulz and Myron White among twelve indicted for conspiring to defraud the city of 33600 in a disposal site purchase. Carter, attorney for a mysterious claimant, allegedly sought 9300, then offered to the city for 9800. council approved on sewer committee recommendation, while Mayor Marx questioned the price.
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Guatemala City Shaken Again In Devastating Quake
A second Guatemala City earthquake injures and destroys, likely matching the death toll of the prior tremor that damaged parts of the capital and prompted disaster responses from authorities and relief agencies.
Gun Cleaners Produced by Menasha Children in Tex Camp Work
Special to the Northwestern from Menasha Wisconsin dated January 6 reports in Tex camp a new batch of gun cleaners being made by city school children. Waste materials from the Red Cross work are used. Children aged seven to seven involved. Captain RT Un of Company E sent a letter thanking the youth for their efforts. A local birthday celebration and several home visits are noted.
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Omre
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Martin Arno
Jonn Hohelsel
Ida
Milwaukee
Ranine
Mexican bandit raid ends with Mexican deaths and captures
Four Mexicans captured and three killed after cavalry pursuit two miles south of the border. An American unit recovered two officers captured at Slaugh ranch twenty miles east of Hern. An ambulance was sent to transport wounded Mexicans and Americans.
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Amaericans
Senators flood Senate as calls to oust La Follette rise
Visiting petitioners from forty nations and allied authors, playwrights and poets flood the Senate with demands for expulsion of Senator La Follette. The critics, calling him guilty of sedition, send petitions to Vice President Marshall.
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United Press
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Marshall
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Oshkosh City Loses Appeal In Police Pension Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Judge Beglinger in the 1916 case over city funds transferred to the policemen's pension fund. The decision affirmed a lower court ruling ordering the city to transfer about 4,060 dollars to the pension fund from fees collected by the police department. Voting machines will be used in an upcoming municipal vote on pay and maintenance provisions for city facilities.
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Peltine
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Hume-Nemisz Case Postponed In Oshkosh Circuit Court
Hearing on an order to show cause in the case of John W. Hume versus the City of Oshkosh and others was continued by motion of Corporation Counsel Frederic J. Eaton with plaintiff consent. The temporary injunction remains in effect until the rescheduled date, now set for Saturday, January 0. The Morgan Company versus J T Mayeratt et al proceeding is also noted.
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Cooperation Plea Defends Oshkosh Red Cross Women
An Oshkosh woman prominent in Red Cross work defends local volunteers after an instructor’s critical piece. She says many women toiled on membership drives rather than supplies, urging cooperation and coordination over criticism. A calm stance is urged to preserve enthusiasm and attendance.
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Oshkosh
Ashe
Northwest Coal Crisis Review Prompts Policy Shifts
A scrambled Washington dispatch notes a national coal shortage amid political pressure. It describes proposed federal actions to redirect coal supplies and influence price trends, with references to administration plans and regional impacts on states and industries.
Russia to Pay Interest on Public Debt
Reports from Washington state that the Russian government will pay interest on its public debt amounting to 60,001,000. The payment is to be made by National City Bank of New York on January 10, with representatives noting the transaction at the Tositan government offices.
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France
Italy
Russia
Nations City Bank of New York
Astorkited
Washington
NS National City Bank of New York
Draft classification guidance from Provost Marshal Crowder
Washington DC time reports that Railton employees are not government workers for draft classifications. Provost Marshal Crowder filed today to answer questions from draft boards nationwide.
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Washinton
D.C
Railton
Marshal Crowder
Serb ian Mission Hails US Aid and Monroe Doctrine
The Serbian mission to the United States was received in the Senate with praise for American policy. Dr Vesnitch affirmed faith in the US as world arbiter, pledged gratitude of a small but honest nation, and expressed belief that America will lead to peace. He noted Serbia’s suffering and shared hopes for liberty, justice, and a future of liberty with the aid of the United States.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D.C
United States
Senale
Malenko 1. Veantteh
Sima Lasaniteh
Crneral Rasniteh
A. Michalovitch
Serbia
Washington
Vesnitch
Vesniteh
Hiins
America
The
Nile
Ashe
Government Moves to Take Over Meat Industry
The United States government may seize meat packing and milling industries to control wartime needs. The Federal Trade Commission session in Philadelphia today noted plans under consideration in Washington, with officials not denying possible government action.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
United States
Federal Trade Commission
J. Heney
Washington
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