Sugar price spat over Hoover era shortage claims
Senate hearings heard Spreckels accuse Hoover officials of a global sugar shortage lie while Canada and other nations paid higher prices. He said the sugar refining industry faced supply limits, with Western refiners advantaged by pricing and import arrangements. World supply was described as ample, yet regional disruptions persisted.
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Widerkeik
Veco
Gunn
Max
Spreckels
Coun Iers
Andy Resiconay
Athiuitie
Spre
Sprechel
Ito
Sprevivets
Hoover
Choond
Spreckela
L W. W. PLANTS RAIDED IN CLEVELAND
Federal raids targeted a local publishing group tied to the L W. W. and twelve leaders said to hold wartime roles. The operation aimed to shut down anarchistic literature and halt distribution of play material across the United States and beyond.
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Cleveland
Anna
Taree Fntewar
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Urgane
Witt
Hoth
Wood
United States
Raid at beauty parlor targets solders nots
A raid conducted today by the United States Marshals Service targeted a beauty parlor in Meppoid. Two suspects, aged 25 and 30, were taken into custody and charged with selling weapons and aiding soldiers.
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Meppoid
Marsha Power
Arryst Lure Ankina
Ang Moe Burnie
Germans Seek Peace Amid War Tensions
London dispatch reports German leaders including Belotiemann moving toward peace talks as Allied and German papers debate potential terms. The misprinted text suggests mixed signals on ceasefire prospects and broader wartime diplomacy.
Lawmakers to Question Daniels on War Funds Use
A House committee will thoroughly review how wartime funds have been spent by the Daniels department. Hearings will be scheduled soon, calling Daniels and officers who served abroad. Discussions focus on 4.5 to 6 million appropriations and a larger 1 billion request for shipyard and related expenditures.
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Daniels’ Department
Washington, Tl
Fodax
Danie
Barant Oilets
Anne
Government Fish Hatchery Planned for San Antonio Area
A government fish hatchery is to be established in the San Antonios region including San Pedre Springs and Moher. Robinson, superintendent of the White Sulphur Springs fish hatchery, reports plans to install the necessary equipment and seeks support from Washington. Potential sites include Sem Deiro Springs and San Pedro Springs, with two pools already used as city hatcheries, awaiting designation and overflow adjustments.
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San Antonis
San Pedre Springs
Moher
Robinson
White Sulphur Springs
Yfiy
Vis
Féleerams
Washington
Liebert
Weed
Kovernment Fish Watch
Bia Marvos
Deiro
Lambert
San Pedro
Ais City
Weather at a Glance: Cold Night With Warmer Friday
Frigid conditions eased some tonight as a storm develops. Friday promises milder air though winds stay brisk. Temperatures fell to 25 in one locale and rose toward higher readings elsewhere as a northwestern system moves in.
Heated Words Exchanged At Senate Probe Crozier Under Fire
Senate inquiry into war delays sparks sharp questions to General Crozier about rifle shortages and appropriations. Witnesses described tense exchanges amid blame over production cuts and contract costs as Crozier defended increased output to supply U S forces.
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Senate
Washington, DC
War Department
Wittess
Crozier
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Ureater
Aig
Hie
Credier
General Crecier
Congress
Atte Nmarty Fone
Horry Qupalon
Ing“ Generay
Cran Chatman Charbertany Sai “Generis
Shorey & Personmbly
Crozer
Taorreey Fok
NC Tive Dossinty
Deal Pestinariy
Deaty Arimlons
Families get aid at Washington D C
In a live report from Washington families receive assistance amid a political event as observers note new provisions for welfare support. Officials within the administration say relief measures target households facing hardship and will be extended through the coming quarter. The report highlights anticipated distribution centers and anticipated impact on local communities.
Wreck Kills Two On Houston Street Collision
Two people died in a wreck on a Houston street when an engine and two coaches derailed after striking a block. Insurers report theft proceeds totaling $16,000. Additional details mention a Frank’s loss of $25,000 and other damages, with fragments indicating injuries and varying weights among victims.
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YTV
Frank
Peace plans emerge after armistice agreement
London reports indicate Leon Trotsky announces that peace plans will follow an armistice agreement. Delegates are empowered to continue negotiations at Bres-Titovely while official statements from Amsterdam say Russian and other legates arrived at Brest-Litovsk with discussions resumed despite earlier objections.
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London
Bet
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Boleneyski
Kemter
Polyparad
Bres-Titovely
Tessii
Amsterdam
Bee
Offiell Gornvin
Ruelian
Hrest-Licovek
Recruit Camp Overflows With Draft Age Men at Fort Sam Houston
Reported overflow at Fort Sam Houston as enlistment drives peak after September 13 deadline. Over 1000 men crowd the camp, many sleeping on tables and floors, with expectations of up to 2500 enlistees. Officials warn final days to join and note regional recruiting efforts across Texas and aviation units.
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Fort Sam Houston
Balin
Sanitation Praised At Cantonment Camp By Officials
A field report from Camp Pravis notes sanitary conditions judged best among several camps visited. Major Joseph M Heller leads inspection teams evaluating water supply, latrines, and waste disposal. Officials say improvements support health of soldiers and align with Army standards.
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Cantonment
Pravis
Avery Witehen
New Year Officials Announce Strict Dinner Restrictions
City leaders announced the annual New Years dinner will enforce strict rules and prohibit certain items. Prohibition-era regulations restrict alcohol and other items at Camp Lorin and nearby venues as residents prepare to celebrate the new year.
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Loustux
Rex
Fisuston
Geet Sum Bey
Ara
Ryo Otisseu
Qroueh
Thuyees
Camp Lorin
Tle Mwigtny Tela
Fractured Memoir Fragments From a Wartime Message
A garbled historical fragment references Celt women, a ceremony, and a council. It mentions February events and a willingness to delay. The text is partial and unclear, with names and places obscured, offering a glimpse rather than a complete report.
Bolsheviks defeat Cossacks as Tamangoka and Kuchiga fall
Report from Tutrograd says Bolsheviks captured Tamangoka and Kuchiga after clashes with Cossacks. Don region unrest grows as retreating forces, arrests, and revolutionary activity spread. Black Sea fleet units requested immediate landing support while authorities pursue counterrevolutionary groups.
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Kuchiga
Gowlerad Kornilost
Kaledines
Mirgert
Batrograd
London
Duc
Paren
Tutrograd
Tatiane
Tuurostad
Kalogs
Black Sea Fleet
Hosta
Haredure
Dead Battalion Clash in Blelgorod Clash
A fragmented report describes forces clashing near Blelgorod with Bulshietiba and Meath factions, detailing military centers and opposing units. The piece references the Orenvitey Walrer and Dutoflita actions, with reported tax and imperial involvements cited by unnamed sources.
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Blelgorod
Nednes
Ge LOSITTON Murky Anguish in Global Nation News
Fragmented OCR text reflects chaotic wartime era reporting with mentions of Russian court, strikes, and government seizures. The piece references emergency assemblies, railway unions, military officers, and agriculture implements distribution as part of a broader public upheaval.
Powder Can Discovery at Coal Yard Reveals Local Turmoil
A garbled report describes a powder can found at a coal yard near Poona, triggering investigations. Mentions of a vigilante or avenger, and a town pageant era setting, imply a tense local scene with limited readable names and actions amid confusion.
Storm King Dominates Wide Areas Amid Severe Weather
A chaotic weather report describes Storm King’s widespread influence across the country with heavy snow and cold outbreaks. It notes plunging temperatures from Maine to New York, with coastal regions experiencing gusty winds and significant snow accumulations. The piece mentions power outages, transportation disruptions, and warnings for affected communities as officials monitor the storm’s progress.
Germans May Be Planning Paris Drive In War Update
The German press signals possible offensive on the western front near Paris and toward the Aulnoy region as Italians resist east of the Brenta. British-Kyration forces push in Caorhrai, with German artillery active around Arras and Ypres sectors. infantry action remains limited as battles unfold along the front.
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Low
Paris
Auloyer
Champagne
Wien Hay
Agong
Haliesurl
Berlin
Sivas
Arras
Yirte Infantry
Helms
Mathur Ag Holdlige
Reente Var
Austroetia Traopy
Tresty heRerven
War News Scramble From Europe and Britain
Reports from Hamburg London and Amsterdam describe growing German confidence amid armistice talks and offensive hopes. German press quotes claim hard blows against Allied forces and a strengthening western front while British and Dutch outlets note air raids and ongoing fighting with substantial casualties and mobilization.
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