Rumanians Defy Russ Red Guard
Petrograd reports a two hours ultimatum from the ninth Russian army revolutionary committee demanding free passage of Russian troops through Kishinev. Ukrainians agree to terms at peace talks, while railways are controlled by mobs and workmen’s councils urge resistance to railway disruption. Empress exile request triggers decision to try imperial household members.
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Petrograd
Rumania
Revolutionary Committee
Ninth
Kjassy
Berlin
London
Hrest-Litovsk
Jants
British Admiralty
Red Guard
Petrograqs
Masim Gorky
Novaia Zmza
Missouri Brewers Propose Monday Closures to Save Coal
St Louis brewery group proposed closing two days weekly to cut coal use by about 25 percent, plan approved by Missouri Fuel Director Cossley. Chicago saloon scene notes all establishments open despite frigid weather, saloon operators undecided on Monday closure if coal use is avoided.
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ST. Louis
Tan
Missour
Cossley
Missouri
Chicago
Coal Arrivals Rise Amid Snow Clearance in Chicago
Chicago reports snow cleared tracks and switch yards leading to more coal deliveries. Precise figures unavailable but the improvement is shown by delivering cars to the fuel administrator for apportionment. Cars were delivered to individual consignees as part of the process.
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Chicago
Advertising's growing role in 1918 economy
Mr. Milton Hess argues advertising will rise as a key economic force in 1918, freeing labor for essential roles and expanding printer work to support sales. The Whig reaches over 7,200 weekday and 8,000 Sunday subscribers, urging advertisers to cultivate customers at home to boost business and ease burdens on readers.
Fight Hard George Warns Unionists In Plea For More Men
London Jan 19 British Prime Minister David Lloyd George urged trades unions to back raising more men for the army, arguing there is no alternative but either widening the draft or sending wounded soldiers back to the front. He pressed that victory over Germany requires full mobilization, citing Wilson and allied aims, and warned that only decisive, united action can ensure Belgium restoration and postwar peace.
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London
House of Commons
David Lloyd George
Wilson
United States
Germany
Belgium
Mr. Lloyd George
von Tirpitz
Alsace-Lorraine
Mesopotamia
Palestine
von Hindenburg
von Ludendorff
Berlin
Tie
Fuel order limits operation during specified days
A statement by John R. Williams fuel administrator outlines that plants may heat only areas necessary to prevent freezing and may not operate for production on fuel-restricted days. Offices in plants may warm on five days but not on designated Mondays, with several exemptions and strict prohibitions for printing, cleaning, and other services.
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John RE. Williams
Uinats
Girl Carries 2 Handbags Filled With Explosives
A slim 16 year old girl named Linda Jose was arrested in Chicago after arriving by train from Youngstown Ohio carrying 86 sticks of dynamite in two handbags. She claimed delivery to an oilman in Chicago and said the explosives were given by a man in Steubenville Ohio. Federal agents charged her with transporting dynamite across state lines, suspecting ties to anarchist groups.
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Chicago
Union
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
Ohio
Linda Jose
Steubenville
Secret Service
Piri
Willcox to resign as chairman February 12
New York January 19 William R Willcox announced he had resigned as chairman of the Republican national committee to accept service on a federal war board His resignation takes effect February 12 He said he was notified by Secretary McAdoo of his appointment as a member of a railroad wage commission and that no one serving on this commission should hold official party office beyond any elected judge position.
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New York
Wiliam R. Willcox
Republican National Committee
Mr. Willcox
McAdoo
Ruling on fuel law limits stores and warehouses
Chicago January 19 John E Williams Illinois fuel administrator issued several rulings tied to the national fuel conservation order. Drug stores may heat on Mondays for medical supplies but sell only related items. Newspapers may be sold without limit and newsstands may open in food stores. Temperature rules require food stores to drop to 45 degrees by noon Mondays. Private clubs hotels liquor rules apply. Workrooms in retail shops may operate on five Mondays for alterations while manufacturing in sales buildings cannot. General warehouses must close on Mondays. printing law briefs can be done on five Mondays. Essential manufacturing may continue if necessary for health. Binder twine plants may operate by food administration approval.
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Chicago
John E. Williams
Illinois
Food Administration
British War Address Prompts Call to End War
Lloyd George urges unions to sustain war effort in London as man power bill seeks more troops. Trotzky notes limited Brest-Litovsk talks with Teutons continue, while German unrest grows and Von Weizsäcker delays remarks. No major fighting reported. Three gold medals awarded in New York for humanitarian service.
Caillaux on Trial as Inventory Reveals Wealth
Former French premier Joseph Caillaux was brought from Sante prison to the Palais de Justice to view documents from Italy. An inventory of his Florence safe found 0,000 francs in cash and jewels valued near 100,000 francs, with stock certificates total undetermined at adjournment.
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Aris
Joseph Caillaux
France
Sante
Palais de Justice
Italy
Paris
Florence
Four men named to investigate railroad wages
Washington January nineteenth four men named by Director General McAdoo to investigate railroad wage questions are Franklin L Lane J He Covington C C McChord and W R Willcox These appointees will head a new three zone government railroad administration and oversee labor complaints investigations and actions across eastern southern and western districts
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Washington
McAdoo
Franklin L. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
J. He. Covington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
C. C. McChord
Interstate Commerce
W. R. Willcox
Republican National Committee
McAcco
Oor
Otto
Norfolk and Western
Virginia Raiways
Ohio River
Nationwide coal order shuts many wartime plants
The United States orders banning coal use halts most manufacturing in states east of the Mississippi amid war work suspensions. Exemptions cover key war industries and shipyards, with President Wilson and officials defending the action while urging continued food and munitions production.
Bryan's Son Granted Six Month Medical Leave
Tucson dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan Jr., assistant United States district attorney, has been granted a six month leave of absence due to impaired health. The notice notes the date of the announcement as January 1.
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Bryan
Tucson
Arig
Wiliam Jennings Bryan, Jr
United States
President Justifies Fuel Order as War Necessity
The President states Garfield was consulted before issuing the Thursday order and agrees it was necessary to ship ships, relieve port and rail congestion, move food, and warm homes. He warns half measures would fail to end the traffic backlog and urges patriotic public sacrifice during the war.
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Garfield
FURNACE FERTILIZER AT COST FOR FARMERS
Washington announces a $75.50 per ton price for Chilean nitrate fertilizer purchased by the Agriculture Department for American farmers at cost. Farmers pay freight from ports and state tag fees in cash, with applications due by February 4. They must deposit the cost via the designated local bank or association.
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Washington
Seaboard
Chile
Houston
Condition of Von Lushburg Worsens in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires report says Von Lushburg’s condition deteriorates as doctors note a worsening mental state. He has been confined to the hospital for weeks amid rumors of a mental decline and a call for stronger care.
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Buenos Aires
Phe Io
von Lush
Counc Vanburg
Oseeret
Appolvt Receivers Named For Lightang Firm
New York Tan 19 receivers for the Briar Motor Treasury company makers of meter velpere Mactantal staring apparatus were appointed to federal court here. Friday on the th am of aereditor s land Automatic Af. the company s acc cty atte sand te vue gregate over Selaane ite Taibouay. $1320.00. Nabiithw f Copet Man turing obligations charged be thy plaintff gmpany. The receivers Joseph Aitur BE Bright Wilson and Lows V Hubbard to continue operation of the business.
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New York
Tan
Briar Motor Tishe’ryg Company
Priday
Land Automatic
Acc
Atte
Selaane Ite Taibouay
Nabiithw
F. Copet
Turing
Gmpany
Joseph Aitur
Bright Wilson
Lows V. Hubbard
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Brest-Litovsk
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Red Cross War Council
Herbert Hoover
William J. Mayo
Rochester
Minn
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Mississippi
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Tora
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Hst
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Europe
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