Prospect brighter for Russia taking part in fight
Reports from Brest-Litovsk and Amsterdam outline tangled Russo-German peace talks with the central powers suspending negotiations after German demands to move talks to neutral soil. Russian delegates pressed for Ukraine’s independence and broader participation while Hoffman denounced protest messages as insulting to the German command.
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Entente
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Hoffman
Germany May Soon Reply to President
Forward from Washington reports that Germany may answer President Wilson’s peace terms, with ministers cautious about discarding the fourteen points. Analysts weigh Russia’s stance, Lloyd George’s Paris speech, and a possible western front offensive to bolster political position. Transports are being rushed as Europe’s food needs may shift supply priorities.
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Italians Turn Back German Attacks at Cavaroccherina
Rome reports that Italian trench mortar concentration west of Cavaroccherina forced German troops to evacuate trenches. Italian machine gun fire inflicted considerable losses on the opposing forces. The report also notes failed enemy attempts to break lines southeast of Ypres and French raids in the Meuse Argonne area. Vimy Ridge artillery activity is also mentioned with reports from London and Paris dated Jan 11.
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Paris
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Argonne
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New Republic Formed Under General Kaledines Presidency
Reports from Rostov say a new republic named Von has been declared existent with General Kaledines as president and prime minister. The Serial Revolutionaries plan a convention of peasants deputies and other groups for January 21 to form a federation of Russian republics including Ukraine, Siberia, the Don territory, and the Caucasus.
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Czech Leaders Press for Czech Republic Amid Prague Alarm
United Press states Czech leaders of Silesia and Moravia met at Prague to push for a Czech republic. The government fears rising republican sentiment and has fortified Prague garrison as German and Austrian papers report growing movement and urge action.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Silesia
Moravia
Prague
Czech Republic
Government commandeers half of Wausau canned peas
The government has commandeered half the canned pea production of the Wausau Canning company for the coming season. It may seize more if needed. The plant plans a major output increase in 1918 pending contracts with farmers to grow peas.
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Associated Uregs
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Wausau Canning Company
Eau Claire to vote on municipal ice plant bond
Eau Claire voters will be asked in spring elections to bond the city for a municipal ice plant. The move follows successful petitions urging action and signals a formal submission pending.
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Fau Claire Pearle
United Preas.y Eau Claire
Wix
Trial for Bolo Pasha Opens in Paris February Martial Court
Paris January report states Bolo Pasha, accused of directing German propaganda in France, will be tried by the court martial starting in February. The Associated Press notes the significance of the case in wartime France.
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War Secretary Baker Examined by Senate in Fire
Secretary of War Baker faced sharp cross questioning from Republican and Democratic senators on military preparedness. He defended his yesterday statement that war supplies are adequate, while critics warned it could mislead the nation. The hearing addressed artillery supply, labor standards in contracts, and potential production delays.
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Hoxton
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Testimony on Army Shortages and Production Delays
Senator Weeks questions Secretary Baker on rifle and machine gun shortages at camps including Camp Bowle Texas and Camp Bowle. General Crozier and manufacturers testify that Browning gun production will start in February but full quantities may not arrive before 1919. Baker defends timing and notes progress amid critiques.
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Weck
Men’s clothing trimmed as wool costs rise
New York January 11. The textile press reports that men’s garments will shed many frills this year due to wartime wool needs. The Nylon Association of Clothing Designers at its sixteenth annual convention voted to eliminate details like Delts plaits and yokes to cut fabric use and costs.
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Nylon Association of Clothing Designers
Ality
Senate backs Wilton peace plan pledge urged
A resolution to have the senate approve President Wilton's peace course was introduced in the state capital today by Senator Lewis Democratic whip. It calls for senate support of the terms and marks a push to secure bipartisan endorsement ahead of congressional action.
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Washington
D.C
Senate
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Fire destroys Enderton office block in Winnipeg
A severe blaze in Winnipeg's retail district destroyed the Enderton office and another building. Estimated losses exceed 700000 dollars. Temperatures around 120 degrees below zero hampered firefighting. Three firefighters were injured.
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Winnipeg
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Uremen
Halifax Blasts Sequel Lawsuit Seeks Damages
Halifax reports the Mont Blanc disaster continues to echo as its owners file a lawsuit seeking 2.6 million dollars against the ship’s owners. The steamship Mont Blanc, laden with munitions, exploded and caused the fatal Halifax blast.
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Halifax
Mont Blanc
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Ime
Rockefeller personal property tax increase urged by Mayor Hylan
New York January 1 The personal property tax on John D Rockefeller is urged to rise from six million dollars in a letter from Mayor Hylan to the tax board president made public today The notice highlights Rockefeller’s wealth and the tax proposal drew immediate attention from city officials and public alike.
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New York
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Hylan
Tax Board
Rear Admiral Howell Dies at 78 in Warrenton
Rear Admiral John Adan Howell retired long served Navy innovator of gyroscopic steering torpedoes and other naval weapons and author of several books. He died Friday at his home near Warrenton at age seventy eight.
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Associated Press
Warrenton
John Adan Howell
Here
Howell
German Flag Not Found For High School Play
Students failed to bring a German flag for the military play by the graduating class at the high school. Officials stated no flag was found or displayed, affecting the production's props for the performance.
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Uiseure i
Schaul
Kaiser Repeats Peace Offer Withdrawal By Central Powers
Amsterdam reports the central Powers withdrew their peace terms from the Brest Litovsk conference and called them null and void after Allied acceptance. Czernin and von Kuehlmann defended self determination limits, while talks shift to Stockholm. Russians on the Western Front advance troops to Champagne as the Russian Legion departs for France.
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Brest-Litovsk
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Brest-Litovak
Amsterdam
Germany
Stockholm
Associated Prean
Droven Kurhinian
von Kuehlmann
Central Powers
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Poland
Courland
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Paris
Assian Legion
Champagne
Lokhlivirzhy
France
Loklvitzhy
Rance
Fulton Stalls Fulfillers Feud Over Drawing Card
A garbled note from a Chicago source discusses Fulton, Tate, Walton, and a potential forfeit bid and drawing card. The ad hints at a public stance by Fulton and possible conflict over flight abstinence and a meeting with a manager, with unclear context and dates.
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Government officials urged to stay in service for now
In Washington on January 11, Attorney General Gregory issued a notice directing all officers and employees of the Department of Justice not to resign for private employment, even at higher pay, urging continued government service amid recent upheavals.
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Ta Follette Condemned By Fond du Lac County Board
The Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors condemned United States Senator Ta Follette and pledged their wholehearted support for the government stance in a January meeting at Font du Lac. The report, from Antograted Press, notes strong local opposition framed as loyal to national leadership.
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Imperials React to Wilson and Lloyd George Peace Aims
Berlin and London reports indicate Chancellor Hertling may reply to Wilson and Lloyd George in the Reichstag Monday. Churchill urges sending American troops to France, while Italy and Austria debate terms amid the Vatican’s cautious peace framework.
Russians Stand Firm Against German Peace Terms
New York January 1 United Press reports the Bolsheviks resist German demands at Brest-Litovsk and press for a democratic peace. Trotsky's leadership may test Bolshevik power and future peace prospects as Germany faces possible shifts away from militarist aims and a fragile Allied position.
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Mason
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New York
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Bolstio Viki
Torme
Brest
Litovek
Zanes
Germany
Liovsk
Hohenzollurin
Fragmented political talk on wartime democracy and leadership
A garbled OCR style passage critiques wartime democracy and leadership, referencing President Wilson and liberal stances. It mentions warnings, political factions, and a contested Meld battle, with scattered names and unclear actions. The fragment preserves neutral report of a debated issue without graphic detail.
Loyalty fusion urged in Democratic state plan
Fragmented article describes Democratic state central committee urging unity and fusion with Republicans. It notes indications of support for a broad ticket and a general meeting to evaluate candidates. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to Milwaukee and state entities appear.
D A R Members Noble Seek French Village Relief
The D A R branch pledges support for the restoration of the French village of Tieles near Amiens. Subscriptions total $100,000 to aid Daberts Homes and related needy families and veterans.
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CY Nee Wy Washontui
Three Men Die In Wreck On Katy Flyer Near Granger
The Katy Flyer No. 5 derailed in Granger twelve miles north of here injuring several and killing three people. A Pullman coach was crushed and eight aboard the damaged panel were hurt while the engine and rear section collided.
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Reed
Bolshevik Government Suspends Payments and Stock Trades
Vetragrad January 11 reports the Bolshevik government has suspended payments and prohibited all stock transactions while preparing for nationalization of business and a decisive calculation of interest amounts to be paid.
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United Press
Vetragrad
Spanish Cortes Ceases and Elections Set
Madrid reports King Alfonso signed a decree dissolving the Cortes. Elections will be held February 24 and the new parliament will convene March 18, marking a major political transition in Spain.
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Madrid
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Ecortes
Winter storm sweeps broad area crippling transport
A major winter storm continues across the nation from Saskatchewan to Texas, with heavy snow, bitter cold, and widespread disruption. Snow fell from northern Texas to Illinois, with record lows in parts of Kansas and Nebraska. The system delays trains, halts traffic in the southwest, and threatens winter wheat while boosting moisture for spring planting.
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