Weather Stalls Western Front Actions As French Take Prisoners
Reports from France Italy and the Alpine front say snow and bad weather hinder large operations on the western lines. Britain and Italy fend off raids and bombardments while French troops capture more than fourteen hundred prisoners on the Monte Ton lire front. about five hundred German dead are recovered. Subscriptions urged.
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Associated
London
France
Italy
Malki
German Demands Spark Russian Resolve to Fight
Reports from Petrograd say German demands at Brest Litovsk offend Russian sentiment and push the people toward defending revolutionary principles. Leading journals denounce the terms on territorial concessions and indemnities, while papers nationwide reflect mixed but growing resistance to German assertions of influence.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Jan S
Brest Litovsk
Russia
Government eliminates unnecessary traffic on rail lines
The Associated Press reports in Philadelphia on January 1 that Federal control reduces rail traffic to essential levels. Eastern roads cut services while unifying systems accelerates toward single management, with major lines like the Pennsylvania System canceling about four hundred trains including the Pennsylvania Limited and Congressional Limited to free capacity for freight.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Limited
Congressional Limited
Warships rush to aid burning Japanese steamer Shinyo Maru No
Pacific port dispatch says Japanese freighter Shinyo Maru No is afire off the coast with its crew unable to control the blaze. Warships are racing to assist and avert destruction, aiming to tow or save the vessel by dawn.
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Associated Pri
Pacific
Seattle lines undergoing unifying process
The Seattle railroad lines are being unified under one management. Locomotives are being released and workers reassigned as the consolidation proceeds.
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Seattle
Sehuttle
Beng United
Serfes
Russia again turning thoughts to war
London dispatch notes that despite claims of peacemaking at Brest Litovsk, signs point to a crisis near in Russian negotiations. Bolshevik demands shift to Stockholm, protests against German stance grow, while Petrograd hints at resuming fighting with an army of three million.
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Russia
Associated Press
London
Brest Litovsk
Unlitte
Germany
Jing
Petrograd
Petrograt
Shortages Break German Industry As Supplies Wane
Washington reports from Switzerland say German industrial machinery is breaking down due to shortages of essential commodities. A Swiss engineer, employed in Germany, notes lack of und rubber and fuel supplies hampers production and risks drastic measures to secure needed materials.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jai
Switzerland
Germany
Messares
Mtr
Madgeberg
Fire destroys costly Staten Island incinerating plant
An explosion at a private Staten Island incinerating plant caused a massive fire that destroyed the facility and surrounding buildings. The plant, valued at over 5.5 million dollars, drew the entire city fire department, but the flames persisted. The cause is unknown but suspected to be gas buildup in an oven.
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Associated Press
New York
Jan. J
Lef
Staten
Mysterious Fire Destroys Morrisburg Pipe Company Plant
Harrisburg dispatch reports a large portion of the Morrisburg Pipe Company plant burned today, destroying gun shell production and causing hundreds of thousands in losses. Fire believed started by suspicious characters seen around the plant in the two weeks prior. police seek the firebugs. The Nonpareil announces hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for January 1st business. A notice advertises dresses, riding outfits, and Christmas novelties from Miss Waltons.
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Associated Pre
Harrisburg
Morrisburg Pipe Company
England Moves Toward Compulsory Rations
UK officials announce that compulsory rationing will be introduced in England amid rising merchant fleet and submarine losses. Weather and wartime actions affect Allied shipping, with the government warning of tightening measures as shortages loom.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
England
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