Wage problem discussed by rail director
Director General McAdoo and staff held talks on railroad labor pay and general employment under government operation. Union chiefs indicated they would press for higher wages after urgent transportation issues are settled, with possible general wage readjustments and concentrated talks continuing.
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Admiral Benson says German submarine crews morale strong
Admiral William S. Benson told the House Naval Committee that there was no loss of morale among German submarine crews and that German prisoners indicated their morale was the best in the German navy.
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Willliam S. Benson
Mouse Naval Committee
Plans to increase Texas border ranger force to border
Austin Jan 8 plans call for immediate rises in the ranger force on the Texas border after the postponement of Texas National Guard organization. Adjutant General Harley will urge Secretary Baker in Washington to deploy several thousand rangers, with the government bearing costs as border patrols continue. The move follows Mexico's formal protest over U S troops and rangers crossing near Indio ranch at Bagie Pass and amid ongoing border actions.
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Weather forecast snapshot across U S cities
The bulletin shows temperatures and conditions for Yor San Antonio Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington. It lists temperatures ranging from 4 to 18 degrees and wind directions from east south north and northwest with continued cold or warmer trends.
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Texas Legislature Eyes Five Division Supreme Court
Washington style summary: A Texas Senate committee urges wide prison reform and a constitutional amendment to expand the Supreme Court into five divisions of three justices each to specialize classes of cases. Proposals include selling state land, building a central prison, and restructuring county courts to reduce delays.
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Austin
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Texas
J. C. McNealus
McNealus
Central Committee
Eugene Debogory
Mr. Debogory
Moscow Bank Seized by Bolsheviks Reports Say
The Moscow branch of the National City Bank of New York was seized by Bolsheviks on a Saturday night amid a broad confiscation of banks. The Volodgrad branch was seized a week earlier and plans to support American residents’ needs are noted amid a growing currency shortage.
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Farm loan board urges direct lending and higher caps
The first annual report of the Federal Land Bank Board calls for reforms in farm loan operations. It proposes tighter borrowing through farm loan associations, a raise of the maximum loan per borrower from 10 000 to 25 400, and farm loan bonds in 20 and 40 denominations. It also urges Congress to authorize 100 million dollars in farm loan bonds to offset capital withdrawals amid war financing. In other news, Second Lieutenant Charles Ferguson of the National Army, attached to the 82nd Division at Camp Gordon, is dismissed and sentenced to Fort Leavenworth for one year for stealing an overcoat from a fellow officer.
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Verbal duel over sugar and wheat policy at Hoover hearing
At a Senate hearing on sugar and coal shortages Food Administrator Hoover and Senator Reed clashed over authority and price fixing. Reed accused Hoover of usurping power while Hoover denied price manipulation and stressed wartime stability and congressional price controls.
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Mine Operator Slain in Paso Business District
A mining promoter known as Charles a was shot and killed on Pioneer Plaza in Paso Texas after a hotel dispute over a Kaiser picture display. A man from Lubbock is under arrest for the killing following a hotel quarrel that led to blows and several injuries.
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Crowder Delivers Draft Update on Class One Men
Provost Marshal General Crowder tells Congress progress on the draft and vows not to pull men beyond class one. He estimates 4,000,000 men fit for service will be kept from class one and urges only those 21 and older be considered for future inclusion.
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Two Americans Among 360 Killed in Yaqui Raid
The Yaqui attack on a Southern Pacific of Mexico train south of Guaymas Sonora left 360 dead or wounded including two Americans JIE Poe of Los Angeles and Miguet Martines of Nogales. An American traveling auditor Staiph Snovet was wounded and Alberto Jottroy of Nogales shot but recovering.
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Jie J. Poe
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Yaquinding
Southern Pacific of Mexico
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Snowy weather halts battles on western and Italian fronts
Allied forces report snow and sleet impede large scale operations on western and Italian fronts. British and Italian troops repeatedly repulse enemy raids at various points while German artillery bombardment around Ypres and Verdun remains intense.
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Associated Press
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National Guard to France Move Likely by Summer
Washington January 3 The completion of inspection of 15 National Guard camps signals a steady movement of Guard units to France. About 500 000 guardsmen may join American expeditionary forces by early summer while the second draft prospects depend on guard movements and troop needs.
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Stocks Rise on Hopes of Peace Talks Breakthrough
New York stock prices surged as optimism grew over Russo-Jepp peace negotiations. Rail and traction stocks led gains with several issues up around 2 to 4 points. Reading and New York Central rose on hopes of fuel supply solutions and war contract shares also advanced.
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Genery
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British change plans reshape leadership in Br sion
London reports Lord Northett will not return to head the Br sion. His replacement will take duty in a capacity role. News notes British officials reorganize command as authorities review strategy. A separate item cites Mine sweepers around the Islands clearing 3000 square miles daily. Yearly tally shows 1600 mines cleared.
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Plans for Western Drive are Menaced
Bolshevik advices from Petrograd say Russia will resume large scale war on the eastern front with an army of 8 000 000. Red Guard workers units are already marching to the front as peace talks threaten collapse. A Russian break would force Germany to shift troops east and jeopardize food imports. Emperor William is roused and German officials discuss immediate Reichstag session amid discontent over occupied territories. A renewed hostilities risk looms if German terms are not met.
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Mussina
Talks of Resuming War as Peace Plans Fade
The article reports on German and Austrian terms pressuring for renewed fighting and a shift of peace talks to Stockholm. Trotsky rejects German proposals, signaling a possible larger war front and ongoing Russian debate within the Bolshevik and workers’ movements.
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