Treachery Revealed N Luxburg Letters
Paris reports the arrest of former Premier Caillaux linked to a cablegram from Secretary Lansing. The note says Caillaux, during a 1914 South American trip, contacted Berlin through Count Von Luxburg to seek a peace accord favorable to Germany, prompting his removal from France. He later visited Halle Rome amid war tensions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Veterdny
Caillaux
Lansing
Washington
M. Caillaux
Berlin
Berli Foreign
Ofc
Count von Luxburg
Agentina
Germany
America
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Frince
Halle
Rome
Reichstg
Paris Papers Divided Over Caillaux Arrest Result
Reports from Paris describe mixed editorial reactions to the arrest of former premier Caillaux. French papers debate government procedure while noting evidence and inquiries tied to Cavallnne and a Florence bank safe finding.
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Pais
Caillaux
Paris
Engal
Mamanite
M. Callaux
Italy
Cailix
Florence
la Liberte
Signor Cavallnne
Bolo Pasha
Banca Maliana Isconte
Evouard
Mme. Caillaux
M. Cailluxoes
al. Ieny
New Bills Move to Base Draft On Available Men
Washington January 15 1918 Senate War Department proposals include registering all men aged 21 to 31 who came of age since June 5 1917 and shifting state quotas to available men. Other measures cover agricultural furloughs for soldiers to aid harvest, a distinct exempt badge, insurance proof of death, and exemptions from wartime auto taxes.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Crowder
National Army
Senator Chamberlain
Secretary of War
Huty
Coast Artilley
France
Allies Secure Wheat Sale To Entente Allies
Buenos Aires reports the foreign minister signed an agreement with British and French ministers to ship 2,500,000 tons of wheat to the Entente. Argentina will open a Bank of the Nation credit for the allies, to be liquidated in two years, effectively a large loan to stabilize exchange rates.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Munitions Factory Raid Targeted Karlsruhe In Daylight Bombing
British official statements report a daylight air raid on Karlsruhe Baden Germany by Royal Air Force squadrons. The operation focused on the railway station and munition factories with over two tons of bombs causing fires and damage to key buildings and workshops. All planes reportedly reached objectives and returned safely.
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London
Jaan
Warksruhe
Baden
Karlsruhe
New Lands Discovered by Arctic Explorer Merlanke
Captain A Lane reports Vilhjalmar Stefansson discovered lands north of Banks in spring 2916 near Merlanke Alaska. Stefansson, spending 1917 18 winter in northern seas at Barlel Takin, claims the territory for Curmada.
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Merlanke
Northavert of
Banks
Vilhjalmar Stefansson
A. Lane
Arctic Ocean
Barlel Takin
Weather roundup for major cities with cold and inconstant winds
Forecasts show continued cold for Chicago Milwaukee and Washington with clear to cloudy skies. San Antonio and Viehvirs report fair conditions tonight with north and northwest winds, while New York expects rain and chilly lows.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukie
Colt
Kansas City
Neay York
Washington
Hishey
Italians Score Again Bombard Yarmouth Killing Three
The war office reports gains for Italian forces in Monte Asolone and heavy losses for Germany on the northern front. London dispatches note a sea bombardment of Yarmouth causing three deaths and ten injuries.
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Yarmouth
Tom
Monte Asolone
War Office
Exemption Applications Rise Amid French Patriotism Report
London Times service notes nine applicants seek exemption from a service under the Bouree convention while many expect more. The special tribunal in London calls the high number a testament to French patriotism and civic duty.
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London Times
Antonio Hight
Public Leds Co
Wonton
Win
Special Tribune
London
Tly Reneh
Wreck Near Solomon Causes Three Deaths and Dozens Injured
Three people died and twenty were injured when a Witi Maestle passenger train wreck occurred about one mile east of a location near de loit this morning. Officials report serious internal injuries to Beloit resident N. V. Gilfillan and note most passengers were from local areas. Rescue crews and the railroad union offices in the area released initial casualty figures this afternoon.
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Ikanras Cepy
Alo Bain
Witi Maestle
Beloit
Sagay
Aitnsans
Bovses Ar
Colonel Fenton Dies in City Campaign Plans
Colonel Fenton, commanding Perr Myer, died today amid calls for a city cleanup campaign. A meeting of the general committee of citizens is set for Thursday at 4 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the situation and prosecute the campaign. Chair Thomas Franklin urges attendance by representatives from cooperating Stone and other societies. Messages dropped in Belgium report a US President’s message to Congress.
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Vietin
Mesures Itis
Tington
Les We. Fenton
Gomumindiant
Menin
Quimetting
Chamber of Commerce
Ladieogs
Thomad Franklin
Ftone
Belgium
Amsterdam
Les Nouvelles
al Ned
Wilson
Congress
Senate limits newspapers to sixteen pages in war measure
The Senate, acting on an Arizona Senator Smith amendment, votes to limit print newspapers to sixteen pages as part of a wartime paper supply regulation. The change, supported by the Federal Trade Commission instead of granting authority to the President, takes effect 20 days after approval. Another vote is required to finalize the resolution.
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Smith
Arizona
Reg Wition
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Home Warriors Urge German Soldiers to Return Iron Crosses
London cable reports an appeal circulating among mutilated German officers and soldiers to return Iron Cross decorations. The tactic targets leaders of the Fatherland party for wearing the crosses, with 1300 crosses sent from Berlin to the war ministry on the first day of the appeal.
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London
Fatherland Party
Amsterdam
Berlin
Military Dictatorship Possible From German Turmoil
Germany faces intensified political strife with reports from neutral countries suggesting a shift toward militarist control. Berlin observers note chancellor changes and high officials in flux as imperial leaders meet, while rumors claim a forthcoming policy tilt to one faction.
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Germany
German Empire
Hindenburg Resignation Rumors Stir Continental Circles
A correspondent reports ongoing speculation over Hindenburg and Oudendart resignations. Some circles deem them unlikely while others view them as potentially fateful amid crown plans and regional tensions in Amsterdam.
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Lomton Vines
Antenio Fisht
Madelpus Publ
Amsterdam
Hindenburg
Oudendart
Servier
Peace aims split Pan German factions in German press
Amsterdam dispatch reports growing tension over May peace terms as Pan German militarists push petitions while independent Socialists disrupt a Leipzig meeting of the Fatherland Party. Frankfurt Free Citizens Committee urges a conciliatory policy on self determination to safeguard Germany's interests. Bernhard Dernharg warns the Fatherland Party victory would doom the war and rejects annexations and indemnities.
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de Bernhard Dernburg
Amon
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England
America
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Berlin
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Wilson
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Holland
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