25 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
1
Premier Czernin states Austria and the United States agree on a shared great principle for postwar peace. He emphasizes aligned goals as wartime hostilities wind down and international cooperation rises.
Count Czernin, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, said Vienna dispatches quote him on Jan 25 that Austria Hungary and the United States share great principles for postwar world order and agree on several concrete questions. He urged frank discussion to resolve differences and approach common ideas as President Wilson’s fourteen points are reviewed.
Washington report shows eight percent of 9,586,508 registered under the selective service law are colored. About 209,000 have been called and more than 75,000 certified for service. Of colored men called, 36 per 100 were certified while 64 were rejected or discharged. among white citizens, 25 of 100 were certified. The Food Administration bids sale of pork meat tomorrow.
United Press reports a three hour power outage earlier today while a new generator was installed at the power plant. Officials expect normal service tomorrow as full power is restored to town facilities.
Minneapolis reports state food administrator says thirty percent of local wheat flour milled will be taken by the government to ensure export supply for allies. This action targets stabilizing markets and maintaining wartime provisions.
Dispatches from Amsterdam and Petrograd describe severe rioting in Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday with mobs marching for peace. Delayed Berlin newspaper arrivals heighten significance as reports surface from Danube and Soviet sources.
Secretary Baker asked Senator Chamberlain for a formal opportunity to address the senate military committee to present a full account of America’s wartime efforts. He seeks a public statement with the President’s sanction to defend the administration and explain actions taken with minimal delay and friction.
Washington reports from General Pershing indicate American forces engaged on the French front several times early this week. Four soldiers were killed on January 21 and 22, including Private Fred P. Thompson of Georgetown Illinois. The clash with German forces on Sunday is noted but details are pending with the War Department.
Edward R. Stetinous of New York, J. P. Morgan's aide, is appointed surveyor general of all army purchases and effectively becomes munitions director. He will oversee production and procurement for five bureaus including ordnance, pattern, signal, engineers and medical.
A fragment notes England and America propose acceptable principles on terms in dispute with Germany. It references Wilson and peasant concerns, with emphasis on peace terms and cross Atlantic positions. The readable bits hint at diplomatic offers and German acceptance.
An article from Scotland Neck urges a community wood chopping mobilization for Monday to aid households as coal shortages bite. It calls for organization, volunteers, and a captain to oversee a day of work and fellowship, fearing future fuel scarcities for families. Amsterdam report notes German Chancellor Hertling challenging Allied proposals and urging new terms in broad outline.
Trading data shows a volatile session with prices fluctuating across nine quotes from 29.55 to 31.00. The sequence ends near 30.47 suggesting mixed demand and supply pressures.
Paris reports show major gold reserves with France leading as the strongest European lender amid wartime accounting. The list ranks countries by gold holdings, noting Austria Bulgaria and Turkey absent due to lack of financial data since the war began. Spain and Sweden follow with smaller totals while Iran tops after Germany in settling accounts.
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