Gorgas orders color line drawn at Camp Hospital
Washington D C January 13 General W C Gorgas surgeon general of the army rejects an order that white and negro men be segregated at Camp Travis hospitals He advised Congressman John Garner who had urged an adjustment of conditions at the camp after Garner spoke in a prior letter to him about complaints at the ramp
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Enlarge Shops and Build New Ones in Spring
Washington Delaware news notes that no contracts will be awarded for repairs at San Antonio. Major Ireland will supervise enlargement of present shops with bids approved by the War Department. General Farlow will inspect sites in about ten days and confer on plans for new shops to the east. The new facilities, costing about 1 million dollars, are planned for spring construction.
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Washington
Morris Rhegspald
San Antonio
Major Ireland
Ireland
War Department
Farlow
Utex
Thaneyehons Wi
Inchide
Learrull
Success for coal saving plan claimed
The article reports government actions to ease freight blockages during congestion. It notes Adm. McAdoo and Fuel Administrator Garfield announcing measures to clear bays, piers, and terminal facilities. Railroads will be directed to prioritize essential shipments and cargo handling to restore movement.
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Mississippi Valley
Gael
Ctor MuAdoo
Tytergiate Commerce Committee
McAdog
Yall
New York
Garfield
A. Smith
Bonds
Goar
Sone Piers
Vestals
Shorley
Ig Shine
U. Wy
Zip Termmla
Railroad Administration
Hegereh IV
MaAdou
Tor
Senate
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Garliel
Garfield order aims to curb coal use and keep freight moving
The Garfield administration tightens regulation to conserve coal and keep key industries open amid rail and port bottlenecks. McAdoo testifies that freight congestion and weather delays, not policy, drive shortages, while promising to restore private rail control gradually and require sacrifice from some workers. Weather and ice hamper unloading across major eastern cities, delaying shipments and intensifying the need to prioritize freight to destinations.
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Garfield
McAdoo
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
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Tinto
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McA@og warnus
Terres Kisation
Snows Deeay
Chicago Rail Congestion Officials Hope Relief Soon Arrives
Chicago remains congested as officials forecast relief soon. President of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Division predicts the rail blockade centered on Chicago will ease with trains moving again. Aishton notes the East is already affected and progress suggests gradual relief as Sunday and Monday changes are implemented to restore flow.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Mississipni River
Aishton
Trac
Middle West
de Bellevee
Monday Holiday Looms Over Garfields Union Workers
The text reports widespread strain as fuel and meat shortages press on workers and families. Gov Gar Held's administration plans actions to limit disturbances, with Monday as a critical day for resumed operations and potential curbs. Saloons, stores, and factories prepare responses as relief efforts intensify amid the broader crisis.
Millions of idle men face layoffs across regions
A New York dispatch reports widespread unemployment from the Atlantic to the Mississippi with millions idle and vacating, as key industries including textiles, steel, and flour milling show widespread layoffs. Estimates span Rhode Island to Wisconsin with hundreds of thousands of workers out of work or awaiting orders, many facing prolonged idleness.
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Payny
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Shees
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Stnate
Luistella Am Elaund
Aillwaukee
Wisconven
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Ete Vilers
Thetanupalis Renorts Mbort
Indiana
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Chile
Ttie
Clitseho
Detpoit
Nan With & Joss
Ni Ogerngn
Prineipel Industries
Defense Narrative Deepens in Burgemeister Case
The testimony links Mrs Burgemeister to fears for her life and a possible motive. Mrs Ramer corroborates a prior claim of danger tied to an assignation with Doschel, reinforcing a self defense perspective. Witnesses including Maris and Arnold identify the pistol and place the scene at Newton building tied to the tragedy.
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Emma
Hedda) Burgemelster
Tiial
OG Koehler
Prilay
Koetler
Florence Famer
Burgeqieidler
Kavhler
Hans
Watson
Phra Jan
McAskill
Rumer
Olta Kochler
Ney Mcéskill
Toe M. A. Maris
Pohndman Fraser
Oonler
Atartin Arnold
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Aravli
Ali
Pudee
G. Newton
Karpmaann
Mias Burgomeister Tind
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Waehler
University Club
Arnold
Elin University Club
wLhough
Sulth
Tooms
Deere Land
Hestie Gourity
Burgemeister
Jully
Anderdon
Fragmented Text on Snow Storm and Drowning Fears
The readable lines describe a deadly weather image with snow and rain, mentioning Barrow, Mission, and a deadly incident. It hints at a storm warning and civic concerns while referencing people and places in garbled form.
Trotsky Ends Peace Meeting With Germans
Petrograd reports describe Trotsky and Bolshevik plans amid arrests and clashes as the Smolny institute remains the symbolic center. Red Guards patrol front doors while foreign ministers face mutinies and arrests, signaling mounting tension ahead of the constituent assembly.
Ink hurled at flag amid Capitol protest in Austin
A protest at the Texas state capitol in Austin saw an inkwell hurled from the third floor of the capitol’s west wing. Ink splashed near the flag and on the sidewalk, narrowly missing bystanders. Representative Copa and a joint committee including Representatives Thi Kegery and A. Smith were appointed to investigate.
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Austin
Tex
State House
Inchrath
Koomwest
Capitol Buttoit
Tor A. Smithsis
Fort Worth Heating Plan Tests Gas Utility
City officials began testing port Worth gas heating utilities against the system at Dilla bell, using the same core networks to compare performance and reliability for residents and businesses in Fort Worth.
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