England to Reply Seriously to Hun Peace Terms
The Manchester Guardian reports Britain will issue a serious reasoned reply when Austro German peace terms are presented officially. Prime Minister Lloyd George plans to visit France to confer with the French premier on the subject. The terms hinge on allied consent and possible annexation issues amid interrupted negotiations.
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London
Manchester Guardian
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France
Linssan
Jestis Alan Forthe
Coal Seekers Obscure Silent Night Patrol
In New York a hazy report outlines police involvement with coal seekers amid fuel shortages. The incomplete text references weather conditions and a night scene where authorities monitored coal flows and reserves, indicating state efforts to maintain fuel supplies.
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Amway
Prue
She Han
New York
Dow
Naini Uf Joon
Womon
Wallad
Mainwin
Army ordnance chief cites war effort and artillery shortage
Major moral Crozier, army ordnance chief, testified before a vestigial committee on the conduct of the war. He discussed artillery shortages and the Lewis machine gun controversy, stating responsibility lay with the whole country and noting attempts to secure larger appropriations. He cited foreign offers to supply artillery and reviewed Lewis gun records, denying personal bias against Colonel Lewis.
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Washington
Moral Crozier
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Lewis
War Department
America Ready to Relieve Guatemala after Earthquake
Washington officials prepared immediate aid to Guatemala after the devastating earthquake. Red Cross and Navy planners coordinate relief shipments, including 600 barrels of flour, clothing, disinfectants, and foods, with tents to follow on another vessel by week’s end.
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Associated Prom
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Republic
Red Cross
Navy
Guatemala
New York
Italian Guns Belching Fire in Italy’s Defense
The Italians are deploying massive artillery against Austro-German forces attempting to push into Italian soil. The citation notes a new, powerful gun technology as a key factor in the defense during combat operations.
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Italy
Delegates Return as Peace Talks Face Russian Exit Terms
Dispatches indicate Russia and the central powers largely agree on terms but differ on how Russian occupied areas should be handed back. A Petrograd naval base exploded, reportedly from a shelved London dispatch. Bessarabia and Turkestan declare independence amid Bolshevik fighting in Aberiay.
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Geran
Rusan
Petrograd
London
Bessarabia
Turkestan
Aberiay
MINERS KILLED IN EXPLOSION AT UNDERWOOD MINE
In Scranton Pennsylvania the Underwood mine of the Pennsylvania Coal Co. faced a deadly wax explosion. By noon officials reported 17 bodies recovered, with warnings of incomplete information. The incident drew swift attention from the Associated Press and local relief plans.
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Scranton
Underwood
Pennsylvania Coal Co
Fish rings a bell when it nibbles and hooks itself
Sandusky reports a novel ice fishing method using an electrically driven bell to ring when a fish nibbles the bait. Thomas F. Wilkinson, superintendent of an erecting company, explains the device that attaches a parallel mechanism to the line to signal a bite.
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Associated Press
Sandusky
Thomas F. Wilkinson
French Strike At Monte Tomba Overwhelms Mountain Front
Allied forces on the Italian front deliver a major assault at Monte Tomba breaking into Austro German defenses. French troops reportedly seize 1,400 enemy soldiers, 60 machine guns and seven cannons amid mountain fighting near the Piave. British counterattacks at Cambrai push back German advances as heavy losses are reported.
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Berlin
Tomba
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Cambri
Cambrai Front
Welsh Ridge
Bertin
Preference to be given all coal shipments
Imminent measures will relieve the coal shortage in New England. Director McAdoo announced sales priority and preferential movement for coal shipments. J C Storrow of Boston said utilities and factories on war orders face possible shutdown due to scarce supplies. Public utilities and war factories are nearing curtailment without ample coal.
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Washington
Voce
New England
Ge. McAdoo
Woundy
J. C Storrow
Boston
Garfield
McAdoo
St. Nation
Storrow
Garfield Glenn Wedding At 7 30 Tonight
Captain James A. Garfield grandson of the martyred president and Mrs Glenn will wed at 7 30 tonight at the Cross community house 7180 West ELOek Ave. Attendees include Gayernor Cox and the bride’s party among others.
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James A. Garfield
W'Eloek
Gayernor Cox
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Bride
U S Exports Surpass Billion-Dollar Mark in 1917
Report notes U S exports soared to about 1.0 billion dollars in 1917 with a trade balance favoring the United States likely exceeding 3.15 billion dollars. Shipping and production figures cited show the era’s strong growth and a new high in foreign trade volumes.
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United States
Enormous 1917 income tax drive begins tomorrow
The United States launches a sweeping income tax campaign with the Liberty Tax label. Tax rates vary by filing status and income level with installment options through June. Offices, auditors, and agricultural agents will assist filers as part of a nationwide effort to collect from individuals, married couples, and corporations.
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Literaike
Koper
Biwtnernet
Wilendar
Dasa
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