Embargo on Freight Amid Severe Weather Declared
Washington authorizes a temporary embargo on freight excluding war materials and items approved by the War Department. Director General McAdoo acts on A. J. Smith’s transportation recommendation to ease rail blockages east of the Ohio. Five day shutdowns resume, with fuel shortages still biting households as weather worsens freight and coal movement. New York industries reopen amid ongoing supply constraints.
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Washington
Ponissigania
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio River
Philadelphia
Dicuding
McAdon
A. J Smith
Hordet
Truel
Garfield
America’s Industries
Ususvertttion
Tg Rail Rod Administration
McAdes
Smith
Pifsairs
Baltiimore
Ohio
Reading
New England
Aiministation
Ettece
Renal
Het Rail
Ureafiselusippi
New York
Tulweather
Offields
Gefars
Jan York
S. 1
Vesters Fay
Large Ice Gorge Threatens River Craft on the Mississippi
Reports from Memphis and Wickliffe indicate a massive ice gorge on the Mississippi River endangering steamboats and river traffic. The Georgia Lee and other vessels sank or were endangered as ice floes froze around President's Island and the riverfront. Predictions of a possible break could send water 26 feet high, threatening property, trains, and river operations and prompting precautions to guard against damage from sudden high water.
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Majestic
Verd Herald
President's Island
Wielman
Columbus
Wickman
Memphis
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
Viel
Miss
Qaren & Crescent Railroad
Delta
Leon
Cessely
Damaage
Leo
Not Guilty Verdict in Burgemeister Case Ends Famous Trial
The jurors in the thirty seventh district court returned a not guilty verdict for Burgemeister in the Otto Koehler murder case. Judge Minor presided as the lengthy trial concluded with congratulatory handshakes from jurors. The case, linked to a house party and a nurse, weaved through delays before the decision, with Bennett references to the defendant and key witnesses.
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Tuegemeister
Otto Koehler
Newt
Velock
Migs Buggenmeistey
Trendy
Mica Burgenmister
Vach
Dudge W
Auler- Bon
Fifty-seventh District Court
Ube
Annayieed
Mir Clarke
Tadye Minor
Dullaty
Alminies Coltite
Cvs Fa
Washington
Dake
Willian
Cneiney
Oliver
Sheewoot
Privace
Alter George Us
Mead
Prnmee
Clouemhers
Pierneat
Weil
Theanette
Molemmueder Ghars
Boxarstoun
Mr. Cooter
Bercamini
Koehler
Mie
Durgemeister
New York
Derailed Passenger Train Ends in Injuries Near Cleburne
A southbound passenger train No. 1 derailed this morning near Cleburne Texas. Passenger Gerard f of Cleburne injured. Authorities identify Sergt Tal Mengon source CNEL report. Mother Mrs J G Swenson of 266 Wadsworth Ave New York City listed as relative.
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Washeenoton
D.C
Tal Mengon
CNEL
Ty Geeweny
J.G. Swenson
Wadsworth Avenue
York Ity
Thiared
Weather snippets across cities show mixed warmth and snow
The report lists temperatures and wind directions for San Antonio Chicago New York and Washington. It notes warmer conditions in some areas and a colder snap with snow possible in others.
Two Steamers Sink in Mediterranean Causes 718 Deaths
London June 25 official report states 718 lives were lost in sinking of two steamers in the Mediterranean weeks ago. The House of Commons announced by Thomas MacNamara, the first secretary of the admiralty.
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Mediterranean
Secretary of Admiralty
House of Commons
London
Wo Stenths
Ehemy
Thomas MacNamara
Admars
Firemen threaten strike over city pay raise refusal
Angered firemen warn the department may strike if demands for higher wages are not met. Chief Guetz is alerted and taking measures to safeguard the city. About 70 men could walk out if they delay any longer. tensions rise as officers press for pay parity with police.
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Quthierlas
Guetz
Trench Feet Threat Prompts Allied Hygiene Push
Reported in AP dispatches the campaign against trench foot outbreak intensifies as Allied forces stress hygiene, proper footwear, sleep and rest to prevent infections. Authorities warn of dehydration and fatigue amid harsh conditions while urging troops to maintain foot care and orderly living quarters.
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Aidhus
Leased House Move Shocks Buenos Aires Suburbs
Count von Lagburg, once German minister, has been moved from the hospital to a suburban residence in Buenos Aires amid reports of mental deterioration. Violent incidents in recent days raise physicians' fears for his recovery as authorities confirm a lease for a retreat outside the city.
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Din
Count von Lagburg
Plassey
de Ako
Count von Dlasburg
Hig
von Laxburgy
Buenos Aires
New Draft Bills Up Washington in Army Service Plan
A proposed set of bills from the War Department seeks to implement Crowder’s reforms in army conscription. The measures, introduced by Rep. Dent, aim to register all men aged under the draft age, authorize presidential calls to service, and apportion quotas. Dent will push hearings and coordinate with the Military Committee to advance the package. Wheeler notes the new order likely will not be resisted, though hotel and restaurant compliance may prove essential.
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Washington
Wit Department
Crowder Cor Mhanage
Dent
Qantas
Chigago
Jas
Asidi- Be
Dent Idleo
Nyenttens
Wwngattnais
Amy Juries
People Sun Army Nurse Corps
le Com
Liluvix
Fea
Ate Wheeler Saith
Wheeler
Bn Honacholds
Soul Key Ie
Venice Struggles With Food and Heating Costs
A fragmented report notes rising prices for bread and wheat and high heating costs in the city. It mentions municipal measures, economic strain on residents, and threats to local supplies. The text reflects public concern over affordability and stability amid ongoing shortages.
Famine Grip Shuts North Russia Banks and Bread Lines
Bread shortages spread across Moscow Petrograd and other cities as banks closed and commerce stalled. Reports describe massive queues for bread, rationing to a quarter of normal, and growing civilian hardship amid a disrupted transport system and disintegrating supply chains. Soldiers, refugees, and laborers crowd stations while authorities struggle to keep basic provisions flowing. The text notes warnings of famine as inflation and scarcity bite daily life and public order.
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Tigkolikon
Petrourail
Peter
Alsa
Ork
Novgorod
Beromd
Paxnenget
Sthovktus
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Adr
Hormerius
Moscow
Il Petrograd
Smaty
Yuen
Leonard Peldlers
Uso
Petrograd
Bamara
Thowsaniis
LNA
M. Logvinorl
Siberian
Constituent Assembly
Constituent Assembly Ang Ure
Tart Prikay
Ity
Diet
Cold Wave Near End Weather Almanac Report
A weather note reports near end of a cold wave across several states. Low temperatures were recorded in Louisiana Texas Arkansas and Mississippi. Port Gaint recorded 14 degrees above, Vicksburg 26 and New Orleans 20.
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Louisina
Tosa
Arkansas
Missinki
Port
Trotsky Says Germany Aims to Strangle Russia
Doxtdon January dispatch reports Bolshevik foreign minister Trotsky returning from Brest-Livovsk and stating Germany plans to strangle Russia. He cites Austrian delegates aiding German propaganda while negotiations hinge on prisoner exchanges and occupied territories.
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Trotsky
Germany
Russia
British labor firm mobilizes in wartime unity drive
A fragmented report describes British labor leaders pressing for national unity as government and opposition figures debate wartime policy. Prime Minister Lloyd George, President Wilson, and other leaders are cited amid talks on farming, industry, and territory while unions and economists weigh effects of defense needs. Political tension surrounds concessions and postwar aims.
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Mretaril
iLbor
Frenk Maredy
Salbahat i Germiaty
Gormaby
Lloyd Dieurgu
Avilsam
Kebar
Tupdy
Quenany
Lin Electrical
Mail Clerk Killed in Train Collision Near Girard Avenue
A Penangiyvanks train bound for New York collided with another locomotive near Girard Avenue. One mail clerk was killed and no other clerks were injured. Both trains were on the same main line and joined tracks.
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Pinladicintal Pay
Penagyivanks
New York
Girard Aveney
Smi
Era
Woman Conductor Faints On Car In Subway District
The article reports a female conductor collapsing on a car in the subway district last night. The motorman released the unconscious conductor to seek medical treatment without an official company order, despite protests from the inspector and police.
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York
Fin
Ox- Havelion
Vicorgus
Imptorman
War Strain Mounts as Austria Hungary Faces Barley Shortage
Amid deepening war weariness in Nustria and Mitugare, a massive labor and food crisis unfolds. One million workers demand immediate peace while barley crops fail and food shortages fuel suffering across Austria. Negotiations at Brest-Litovsk with Russia and Ukraine offer slim hope, as Hungary withholds food and central powers struggle to reach a treaty. The Austrian emperor weighing peace moves, while pan-German attempts to rally meetings are suppressed.
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Nustria
Mitugare
Tee
Spnbesiicn
Agin
I War Indusries
Velco
Austria
Aiuto Privettess
Devlin
Vorwaerty
Brest- Litoysk
Russia
Ukraine
Hungary
Mingary
Germany
Rinporneg Willigne
German Austrian peace talks dominate the Berlin socialist press
Berlin newspapers report on German Austrian peace negotiations with calls for no annexations and adherence to Czernin's principles. The discussion warns of danger if Germany does not align with a peaceful front, citing potential lasting friendship with Austria and dangers of punitive terms. Other papers note unrest in Austria, strikes, and cautious optimism from German leaders about peace prospects.
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Austers
Germany
Vornsterts
Berlin
Geena
Penca
Lvesta
Isor Tathie
Czernin
Ileone
Tuteen
Culueng
Vos Aertling
Cater
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