Coal famine in Germany worsens suffering across country
Rotterdam dispatch reports coal shortages deepen hardships in Germany as cold tightens, with a widow refraining from visiting her 80 year old husband’s family due to no heat. Discontent grows among educated classes as towns see rationing and price hikes. Geneva reports on Christmas aftermath with women and children begging in snow for food while churches close and fuel remains scarce.
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Lophvight
Ledeen Co
Rotterdam
Germany
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Richart
Frankische Zeitung
Geneva
Bec
Germany Demands Return of Possessions in Peace Terms
Central powers led by Count Czernin present a statement to the peace conference opposing forcible annexations and indemnities. They insist on a general peace based on self determination and require that Russia and its allies honor terms. The Austro-Hungarian foreign minister asserts that only a fair settlement recognized by all belligerents will end the war.
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Comat Czernin
Count Czernin
Germany
Awaile
Wilson
Jolavd George Nave
Washington
United States
Fatrograi
Czer
Hila
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Icuysia
Ant Hanedthy
Conor Azernin
Tre
Ries
Eussier
Termis
Peste
Vareish Minster
Czernin
Rusia
Lussiny Deleg Waliyn
Count Czoram
Juvers Iy
Lin Miele
Conan
Delayed Shipments Caused Coal Shortage Says Sharpe
Washington authorities heard General Sharpe testify about winter overcoat shortages blamed on delayed deliveries. He said fabric and clothing contracts were hindered by changes in specifications and authority conflicts between the Quartermaster General and the Council of National Defense.
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National Council of Defense
Wasmington
Sharpe
Kenste
Sharps
Mvntellar
National Lefense
Chamberlain
Frelinghuysen
Quaderiuuster
Council of National Defense
Gener Sharpe
Boston
War Department
Canin
Bey Beybhery
Enanet
Government Takes Control of Railroads as War Step
President Wilson orders immediate federal takeover of all railroads to speed war prep cut waste and lower costs. McAdoo to run the system with earnings directed to the treasury, while Congress considers funding for rolling stock and safeguards for investors and workers.
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Washington
DB. C
Wilson
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Altough
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Ciiteen
House
Senate
Directo General
Materssatic Commerce Commission
Harnings
Wilkow
Ig Farrhegming
Hay
Abu
Wiltud
Bk Ny Railroad
Vige Report Filed With Mayor Bell
City officials consider suspending Police Chief Lancaster and Judge Wilkins and reorganizing the force after presenting the Citizens Committee of Fire report on vice in San Antonio Mayor Bell said actions to enforce city ordinances will be immediate The committee found enforcement lax and noted exaggerated reports but praised limited improvements while exonerating Bell from direct control over police matters The piece references General Truckman and ongoing questions about military police reporting and local authority enforcement.
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Fred Lancaster
Anl
J. Wilkins
Sam C. Bell
Citizens’ Committee of Fire
San Antonio
Bell
Sa Antonio
Edwin Chamberlain
TLS
Lancaster
Judee Wilkens
Wats
Charles Lyne
Filsia Chambertin
L. J. Theat
Bean
Boxle
W. W. Cullier
Chester H.terrell
Am Imeeting
George Anderson
Southwestern
Wir Department Commission On
Isseen
Jung
Harmond &. Fosdick
Committee On
Arty Lilies
Washington
Mayorell
Rucknan
Tod W. Ruckiny
Truckman
Mi Ece
Material Decrease Shown In British Shipping Losses
A British Admiralty report shows a material decrease in shipping losses. Fewer merchant vessels were sunk by mines or submarines in the latest period, with most losses concentrated in larger ships over 1000 tons and several ships under 1600 tons also affected.
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London
Admiralty
eHudhed
Wooden ships fail Washington convoy in Senate inquiry
Deputy Bowles of the Emergency Fleet Corporation tells the Senate Commerce Committee that the wooden ship building program is an almost complete failure. He testifies about production shortfalls, reliability issues, and bottlenecks in wartime ship construction.
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Washington, D.C
Dee
F. A. Bowles
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Senate Commerce
Weather report from multiple cities with varied conditions
The article provides scattered weather data for several cities including Chicago Kansas City New York and Washington. Temperatures range from the mid teens to mid twenties with cloud cover and winds noted. Some locations report snow possible and gusty or variable winds while others are partly cloudy and mild.
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Lgeis
Eno
Colley
Frank
WweUtls
Kansas City
Temperacure
Seoul
Dad Crain
New York
Washington Perature
Rowe
Names Women Police Announced by Mayor Bell
Mayor Bell announced the women to be named as policewomen per the Civic Committee’s wishes. The San Antonio class recommended several applicants including Mrs. H G Mugman Mrs Ali S Shepherd Mrs M of Muenen Mrs Margaret Sherrad Mrs G Le Hilal and Mrs Mark Brown. Each had a report detailing experience and qualifications for the role. They would serve a period of ninety days at the same pay as regular officers.
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Ciizona
Bell
San Antonio
HG. Mugman
Ali S. Shepherd
M. of
Mark Brown
Seeks a Man’s Job and Woman’s Resolve in Hospital Tale
A fragmentary report tells of a woman saying she sought male work after living in an army hospital. She claims to have rented a residence, traveled from Laws ton in Georgia, and arrived a month ago from Band lege. She asserts age and origin details amid a hush of detectives investigating the case.
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Hevse
Formmere
Lawston
Giga
Bandlege
Folleemin Vidal Fuand
Rity
Ubwetver, Hymormiar
Ken Terra Uioccentyat
Arrests Plummet Amid Citywide Police Sweep
Forty eight arrests recorded by police Wednesday afternoon and night. Twenty were for aiding intoxicated street behavior, ten for traffic violations, and one disorderly house charge in the business district. Remaining cases involved various offenses and nocturnal arrests by patrols.
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Hannagran
Dria Ower
Stock Prices Soar on Rail Overhaul Hopes
Stock prices climbed at the opening amid relief in the financial community over the president's plan to take over railroads. Major rail shares rose, with New York Central at 71 and Reading at 70 2, Southern Pacific at 74, Union Pacific around 81, and Southern Railway at 24 1/2.
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Railrads
New York Central
New Haven
Bria
Son
Reading
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Southern Ralkway
New Year Edition Promises Major Journal of Commerce Review
The San Antonio Light announces its New Year issue will feature the annual summary prepared by The New York Journal of Commerce. It proclaims 1917’s financial operations were unparalleled and positions the edition as essential reading for readers in all walks of life.
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San Antonio
New York Journal of Commerce
America
United States
Journal of Commerce
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