Peace principles in Brest-Litovsk talks viewed at Trotzky address
In a joint session, Trotzky presents the Brest-Litovsk program as laying groundwork for a general democratic peace while criticizing Germany and Austria-Hungary for denying oppressed nations the right to self determination. He denounces martial law and censorship, reaffirms Poland Lithuania and Courland rights, and calls for subsequent peace talks.
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Frograd
Emtter
M. Trotzky
Brest-Litovsk
Germany
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
Livonia
Esthenia
Democratic Peace Appeal Endorsed by Soviet Delegates
The text voices a policy of evasions and urges German, Austro Hungarian, Turkish and Bulgarian publics to pressure their governments toward democracy and cease war aims. It states the goal of immediate democratic peace hinges on public action, warning against imperialists’ plans to subjugate Poland, Lithuania, Courland and Armenia. The resolution is endorsed by the Petrograd workers and soldiers council and the general army congress representative.
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Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Europe
Russia
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
Armenia
Congress of Workmen's and Soldiers
Petrograd Soldiers’ and Workmen's Council
General Army Congress
Suffragists Heard by House Committee
Washington January 4. National American Woman Suffrage association officials led the first day of the House suffrage committee hearing on the constitutional amendment, with next Thursday set for further action. Opponents relying on Mrs James W Wadsworth Jr will speak today and Women’s Party members Saturday. Shaw and Catt led the day opposing Clark Florida’s proposal to submit the question to women nationwide before action.
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Washington
National American Woman Suffrage Association
House Suffrage Committee
House
James W. Wadsworth
Woman's Party
Anna Howard Shaw
Carrie Chapman Catt
The
Suffrage Association
Clark
Florida
Congress
Judge Puterbaugh Dies in Springfield Hospital
Springfield city reports the death of Judge Leslie D. Puterbaugh of Peoria at 1 50 am in St Johns hospital from uremic poisoning after illness starting Christmas day. He directed the state department of public works and buildings and was son of a renowned American legal author.
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Judge Puterbaugh
Springfield
Leslie D. Puterbaugh
Peoria
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
St. John’s Hospital
America
Serbian Envoy Sees Allies Winning World War I
Serbian foreign minister Paschitch expresses strong confidence that the allies will secure a complete victory over the Central Powers. In a New Year message to the U S State Department he forecasts final victory, a new era of justice and liberty, and a lasting peace enabling free development for all peoples.
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Washington
Serbia
State Department
Paschitch
Court Dismisses Draft Indictment Against Nelsons
Madison, Wis. Jan 4 The indictment charging Congressman John M. Nelson and his son Byron with conspiracy to evade the draft act was quashed by Federal Judge Charles Carpenter of Chicago on motion by Nelson's attorneys. The court found the indictment insufficient. The government may appeal to the circuit court of appeals.
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Madison, Wis
John M. Nelson
Byron Nelson
Charles Carpenter
Chicago
United States Court
Ralph W. Jackman
C. H. Crownhart
Nelson
Circuit Court of Appeals
Carpenter
Canada
Will cites Emperor William as barbarian in bequest
In New York on January 4 reference is made to Emperor William of Germany as the barbarian who criminally caused the war in the will of Jean Baptiste Bourdis, formerly of the J. Bourdig and Co. silk firm. A bequest of 500,000 francs is provided for institutions under the authority of...
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New York
William of
Germany
Jean Baptiste Bourdis
J. Bourdig and Co
Cures a Cold in One Day Ad Claim Prompts Reach
An old advertisement urges shoppers to seek the full product name LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE to obtain genuine Bromos, claiming E. W. Grove’s cure in one day. The 30 cent ad emphasizes a signature style and prompts reader trust in the trademark and advertised remedy.
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E. W. Grove
Beneficiary funds set for French relief and arts education
The estate directs control of the French government for relief of maimed soldiers and victims of the war, with the residue to aid French hospitals and orphans. An income of 100000 francs goes to the city of Lyons for purchasing paintings for Ecole des Beaux Arts pupils once studied by Mr Bourdis.
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Lyonns
France
Ecole Des Beaux Arts
Bourdis
Municipal Bridge Offered to Roads
The St. Louis terminal railway association proposed using the municipal bridge across the Mississippi during the war emergency. They ask to keep the coal differential between St. Louis and East St. Louis and would transfer passenger trains from the Eads bridge to the municipal bridge, avoiding the mile-long annexe under the city.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Terminal Railway Association
Kiel
Mississippi River
East St. Louis
Tfl
Eads Bridge
Garvin Man Detained After Kaiser Comment Hearing
William Newson of Garvin Oklahoma was placed in the federal jail in Muskogee after a hearing before a United States commissioner in Hugo. He allegedly stated it would tickle him to death to be the Kaiser whip the President of the United States.
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Muskogee
Okla
William Newson
Garvin
U.S
United States
Hugo
Stefansson Seen Near Herschel or Bailey Island
Vancouver reports Vilhjalmur Stefansson the Arctic explorer is not at Fort Yukon Alaska as earlier claimed but likely near Herschel Island or Bailey Island off the Canadian Arctic coast. He may not reach Ottawa until August and could keep his ships Polar Bear and North Star at Bailey Island awaiting spring ice.
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Vancouver
B. C
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Fort Yukon
Alaska
Herschel Island
Bailey Island
Arctic
Canadian
Ottawa
Vancouver World
Marine Department
Point Barrow
Bering Sea
Stefansson
Chicago Aldermen Seek Extra Session on Tax and Terms
Chicago officials moved a resolution urging a special legislative session. The plan calls for a five mill tax increase, extending alderman terms from two to four years, and forming a legislative committee to survey Chicago’s financial needs for the next decade.
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Chicago
Cure a Cold in One Day Promises on Laxative Brom Quin
Advertising notice states that the Laxative Brom Quin tablets cure a cold in one day with a guarantee of refund for failure. It emphasizes Druggists refund policy and shows the E W Grove signature on each box and a price of 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
BRIEF PERSONALS AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Dr H F Lafler offers chiropractic treatments at 2112 Ill State Bank Bldg. Roland Boswell and Robert Waln, UW Madison students, left for Madison Wis. Snyder's Taxi, phone 101 or 201. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs F Little at Blessing hospital. W P Simon of Coatsburg visited Quincy on legal business. Edward Donahue visited Quincy boys at Camp Dodge during Christmas. O Farrells orchestra travelled to Canton Missouri for a large dance, returning for dancing school. Mr and Mrs L G Ost and daughter Jessie Ost Mr and Mrs Charles L Hunt and Mrs C Vogel attended Mrs Ost's mother's funeral in St Louis. Mr and Mrs Walter Dorsey hosted fifteen friends for cards with a Hoovered luncheon. Iron Molders union No 44 Team Drivers union No 80 and Pressmen union No 171 met at Labor temple Thursday night.
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H. F. Lafler
State Bank
Roland Boswell
Robert Waln
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Snyder
Taxi
F. Little
North Ninth Street
Blessing Hospital
W. P. Simon
Coatsburg
Quincy
Edward Donahue
Camp Dodge
O’farrell
Canton
L. G. Ost
Jessie Ost
Charles L. Hunt
C. Vogel
St. Louis
Labor Temple
Reading Suffering From Fuel Shortage In Pa City
Reading Pa endures a fuel shortage as the Reading Iron company rolling mills halt operations and many large plants struggle to operate. The city near coal regions faces extended idle periods for workers and reduced production across major local employers.
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Reading
Reading Iron Company
Rumor Destabilizes German Leadership Amid War Talks
London dispatch reports Count Von Hertling’s indisposition with speculation that his resignation may be engineered for Prince Von Buelow to return as chancellor. A Copenhagen dispatch notes a long meeting between the Crown Prince and Von Buelow, with Buelow aligned with the Prince’s war views while Hertling favors the opposite policy.
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London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Count von Hertling
Prince von Buelow
Copenhagen
von Buelow
von Hertling
Japanese Vessel Doomed, Cable Says
A Pacific port cablegram reports the Shinyo Maru No. 2, with a fire in its hold since Wednesday night, described as hopeless. The Marine Department received word that assistance was near and the crew of about fifty men is believed to be rescued from the blazing ship.
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Pacific
Marine Department of the Chamber of Commerce
Le 1
Hfe
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