08 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson outlined aims for ongoing war with clear terms. He urged open treaties, urged Russia’s influence, and rejected secret deals while stressing liberty for all nations. The speech followed a surprise plan to address Congress in person.
President Wilson, after golfing, announced to Congress and the world a fourteen‑article plan for peace terms with Germany. The program includes restoration, territorial guarantees, freedom of the seas, arms reduction, and security of nations, urging fight until aims are achieved while seeking equality among peoples.
The retirement of Lord Cecil Spring-Rice as British ambassador to France signals a shift in policy style rather than aims. British circles favor envoys with closer ties to modern realities, commerce, and broader world experience.
President Wilson states the United States supports open discussions of peace terms and criticizes Germany and Austria for conquest plans. He praises Lloyd George for clear wartime aims and urges a frank, public definition of objectives to end the war. The speech defends Russia’s stance and calls for U.S. help to secure liberty and stable peace.
President in a formal address articulates aims of the Allies, urging restoration of Alsace Lorraine and self-determination for Balkan peoples. The British prime minister praises the frankness and courage of the war’s aims while Serbian officials join in applause as the speech outlines restoration and peace terms.
In Ashland Wisconsin on January 8 Jamen Lench a man described as a woommat narrowly escaped a mob over alleged disloyal statements. He was hurried to Mel len on a special engine and later returned for a hearing.
The stock market fell sharply in New York after President Wi ton's war message to Congress. Industrials and related issues dropped as trading slowed during printing of the speech. Early losses reached several points before paring some declines.
Lawmakers from both parties praised the president's peace terms as a foundation for liberty and allied victory. Voices emphasized protecting American industry after the war while agreeing on the need to pursue peace negotiations with Germany. Some senators urged caution over free raids after the war and economic safeguards.
Retailers open at 5 o clock and 8 in the morning with close at 5 pm to conserve fuel. The action follows a state demand and aims to save energy during the day.
United Press reports a third British offensive against the Turks in Arabia near Shabta with captures of sixty two Turks and guns. Artillery activity around Bullecourt Passchendaele and Flexquares is noted with a missing British soldier and enemy raids. Italian front fighting is said to be reduced to a minimum due to heavy snow.
Esch endorses federal takeover of railroads and water carriers as wartime needs, while warning compensation disputes could spark congressional debate. He notes private charters hinder practical wartime operation and discusses Treasury and leadership roles shaping the emergency.
Associated Press reports Manila action proposing a currency reform to align bullion weight with U S standards. The bill aims to stabilize peso value, back paper notes, and curb silver coin distortions while awaiting presidential approval.
A note from Kondon dan observes that smoking by young women in subways and moving picture theaters is gradually waning among refined households. The trend appears to outpace earlier semi official appeals urging women to quit smoking.
President Wilson restates war aims aligning with Britain’s Lloyd George. He lays out fourteen points: open covenants, freedom of seas, removal of trade barriers, armament reduction, impartial colonial adjustments, evacuation of territories, restoration of French lands, Italian frontiers by nationality, autonomy for Austria Hungary, Balkan evacuations with sea access for Serbia, Turkish sovereignty with life security, an independent Polish state, and a general association of nations to guarantee independence. He says the U.S. is willing to fight until these are achieved.
Dispatches from Amsterdam and Zurich quote leaders urging renewed efforts against the Allies, with Kaiser-era rhetoric calling for strong actions. Officials reference imperial aims, Britain’s war capacity, and potential peace terms while editors note shifting balance of power and strategic lines from Cape to Cairo.
In a wartime note the women declare they perform as much work as men at the front and refuse to be spared from sacramental or supportive duties, insisting on equal contribution to the war effort.
Partial North observations note chilly morning with a less severe cold in the northeast. Forecast includes partly overcast skies and a cool to cold day with temperature readings around freezing in southern regions and slightly milder readings to the north. Local data indicate a notable Northeasterly wind with variable intensity.
In Gonehiand Va on January day Asa Chamberlain was found guilty of fratricide in the murder of his sister and sentenced to life imprisonment. The sole asset of his bank is a gift.
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