Hindenberg orders wide destruction claims Russia near chaos
A London Times correspondent in Petrograd declares the Russian government powerless to control the crisis and asserts only Allied intervention can prevent full political disintegration. He reports widespread lawlessness, crime, food shortages, and fear, with police protection nonfunctional and Bolsheviks unable to stabilize the situation.
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Associated Pro
London
Petrograd
London Times
Simon
Wilson Address Hailed as Great War Document
Associated Press reports praise from Washington as President Wilson’s address before Congress is hailed as a major war document. Officials see it boosting morale, supporting allied aims, and shaping future peace talks as German terms face scrutiny. The piece ends urging readers to renew subscriptions to the Nugget.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Jon
Capitol
Eight Die as Chicago Fire Collapses Moving Picture House
A January Chicago blaze at a moving picture house killed four firemen and injured four others as flames raged and the building walls suddenly collapsed. Hundreds of spectators narrowly escaped harm while snowbound streets delayed responders and spectators faced falling debris. The fire is believed to have started from defective wiring, with rescue efforts hindered by structural failure.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Beivg
Hindenberg Orders Destruction of French Villages
Paris Jan 9 Rome correspondent of Le Matin reports General Von Hindenberg ordered about 130 French villages behind German lines near St Quention razed to aid defense. The villages are to be destroyed and residents moved to other areas in Northern France or Belgium as French forces threaten advances.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rome
le Matin
Italy
Switzerland
von Hindenberg
France
St Quention
Eld
St. Quentin
Seeray Snd
Prince
Belgium
Effort to speed ship work failed, Ferguson testifies
Washington report shows Ilomer Ferguson of Newport News Shipbuilding Company told a senate committee that government attempts to speed up ship construction for a projected commercial navy have failed to produce a measurable increase. He could not explain the lack of added output. Also notes a Pioneer card party for members and ladies this Wednesday evening.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ilomer Ferguson
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
United States
Senate Committee
Government
Ship Construction Board
Shipping Board
Ferguson
The Dream Tonight Serial At The Pathe Bill
The Tron Chow serial ends tomorrow with The Triumph of the Laughing Mask. See America is shown as an instructive face and a comedy called Andust Love, Billie Armstrong stars. The Eternal Sapho with Theda Tara closes Sunday night.
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Dream Tonight
Pathe
America
Billie Armstrong
Theda Tora
Captain Davis Succeeds O'Brien on Nome Steamer Victoria
Captain Charles Davis temporarily assumes command of the Victoria from Captain John O'Brien who is on vacation. Davis is slated to sail on his first trip aboard the Nome steamer Victoria tomorrow from Seattle.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Chas. Davis
John O'Brien
Nome
Victoria
Davis
Kaiser Declares Self Champion of Humanity
In Amsterdam the Kaiser affirmed support for Polish independence and urged cooperation with Polish delegates. He stated Germany seeks peace and has aided Polish efforts while pledging to back national restoration amid ongoing wartime diplomacy.
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Kaiser
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Fay Tealin
Polis
Grint
French raids in trenches yield prisoners and equipment
In Alaska and Europe reports cover trials for sedition in Fairbanks Nome and Juno, with the District Attorney outlining prosecutions under a 1907 law as editors and union members testify. A separate London report notes a French raid east of St Mihiel capturing prisoners and destroying German trench facilities.
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Nome
Alaska
Commissioner's
Fairbanks
Walter
Junoaw
Associated Press
London
War Office
St. Mihiel
Portugal Crushes Naval Revolt Amid Mutiny in Fleet
Portu gal mutiny spreads through naval militia crews who seized officers and locked them below deck after capturing the fleet. Battleships and nearby forts bombarded the city but caused only minor damage. The army remained loyal and authorities restored order. many mutinous sailors were arrested.
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Associalea Press
Madrid
Hur
Jashon
Hombatt Liste
New England Businesses Ordered to Cut Hours to Save Coal
Boston on January 9 reports that Fuel Administrator Storrow has ordered major Boston businesses to curtail hours to reduce coal use for heating and lighting. Open as dawn, close by five in the morning. Ten PM closing for larger hotel bars.
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Hine O'éick
Associated Press
Welaeh
Boston
New England J
Storrow
Seward Chapter Royal Arch Masons Meet January 10
Regular meeting of Seward Chapter No 2 Royal Arch Masons set for Thursday evening January 10 at 8 p m. E W Burroughs serves as secretary.
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Seward
Royal Arch Masons
E. W. Burroughs
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