Wilson Outlines Allies Peace Demands In Address
President Wilson presents a definite world peace program to Congress, outlining a fourteen point plan for a general association of nations. Key aims include free seas, removal of trade barriers, armament reduction, colonial equality, and guaranteed sovereignty for nations from Belgium to Poland, with a focus on Russian development and Turkish sovereignty.
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Association of Nations
Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Congress
Wilson
United States
David Lloyd George
General Association of Nations
Lloyd George
Senate
Russia
Belgium
Alsace
Lorraine
Dardanelles
Turkey
Poland
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America
Germany
Wen
Brest-Litovek
Alshce
Wilson Address Triggers Stock Market Fluctuations
The Associated Press reports New York stocks opened lower amid uncertainty over President Wilson and peace talks. Prominent shares showed declines as investors weighed the administration’s remarks and the current international situation.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Stovka
Baker Says Allies Can Hold Teuton Drive
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Baker’s weekly war review. He predicts a German offensive may be the greatest since the war began, with full force to break Allied defenses. He cites French British strength and recent gains, and notes a halt to German progress on the Italian front.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
War Department
Baker
Teutons
Hallan
Senate
Front line battles in Italy face weather and limited air action
Indefinite changes on the Italian front persist as German artillery harasses Italian positions. Heavy winter weather hampers infantry operations. A recent French advance along Monte Tomare marks the last large ground action. Snow and fog reduce aerial combat, preventing rotation of opposing air forces.
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Teutonaire
Monte Tomabare
Western War Lull Continues on French Italian Fronts
London dispatch reports a general lull along the French and Italian battle fronts with occasional fortifications and sporadic bombardments. German artillery shows increased activity though attacks are not clearly decisive. both sides conduct raids, especially German sorties, with artillery being used more as a threat than an actual offensive.
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Associated Press
London
Nome Adopts Tax Delinquency Penalty Notice
The Common Council of Nome Alaska on January 7 1918 unanimously adopted a resolution directing public notice that city taxes become delinquent on January 19 1918 the third Saturday of January and that from that date a 3 percent penalty and 12 percent per annum interest will be added with no deviation in penalty or collection. Dated Nome Alaska January 1918.
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City of
Nome
Towit
Alaska
Coal Leasing Bill Passes Senate
The Pint ian coal and oil land leasing bill clears the Senate and moves to the House for final action. It authorizes government coal and oil land leasing with royalty payments to the government and allows private purchase under improved terms.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Pintian Coal
House of Representatives
Alaskans May Enlist From Outside Territory Change
A wartime notice announces Alaskans of draft age may enlist by presenting registration cards at any registration board in their residing territory prior to the army draft in Alaska. The guidance includes general enrollment rules and the start of voluntary service for those enlisting from outside Alaska.
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Associated Press
Olypia
Jun
Crowder
Alaskina
Alaska
Australian Cabinet Resigns After Conscription Refusal
Melbourne dispatches report Premier Hughes and the Australian cabinet have resigned following the defeat of the conscription referendum. Hughes had signaled stepping down if the act was vetoed, and the cabinet change appears unplanned. Frank Puder is named to form a new ministry as part of civilian leadership reorganizations. Authorities request holders of warrants 877 through 987 to present them for payment at the Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co, per City Treasurer Lee H. McCloy, Nome.
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Associated Press
London
Melbourne
Hughes
Frank Puder
Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co
Lee H. McCloy
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