Million workers strike in Austria idle industries resume operation
American industries idle for five days due to the fuel conservation order of the Fuel Administrator resumed today amid a congested traffic situation. Rail congestion east of the Mississippi remains substantial and weather across the region is undermining potential gains from the closing order. The coal situation in the middle west shows improvement, with the critical period easing for that region. Subscribe for the Nome Daily Nugget.
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Bolsheviki control breaking under strain in Petrograd unrest
Jan 23 reported upheaval fears as bread and food shortages deepen in Petrograd after the Constituent Assembly dissolution. Transportation limits and bank closure worsen market conditions while the government provides bread to most residents. Arctic Bakery advertises hot rolls and bread by 5 PM.
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Censorship Clouding Dual Austro Hungarian Crisis
A report from the Associated Press notes mass strikes and disorder across Austro-Hungary while censorship closes in. Austrian censors suppress news on internal conditions, and German authorities ban coverage of the Austrian crisis. Private observers see limited information amid wartime control.
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British Labor Leader Endorses Allies Terms
In Nottingham on January 2, British Labor President Purdy affirmed that if Germany rejects the peace terms urged by Wilson and Lloyd George, British workers must maintain united support for the government until the foe is defeated. He said terms offer justice to all nations, and that Germany’s rejection would end any claim that Teuton powers fight a defensive war.
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Chicago meat workers push for nationwide government control
In Washington on January 23 Chicago packing house employees called for broader government control of the meat packing industry. They urged extending state power to all United States plants to ensure the welfare and guaranteed working conditions established in Chicago, with Pioneer Express offices listed for quick delivery.
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Al Nicholson Sends Breezy Items From Seattle to Nome
A 1914通信 from Al Nicholson recounts a voyage from Nome to Seattle via Triangle Pass and Akutan. He describes storms, ballast use, and the Umatilla as a fine seaboat, with crew changes, sick passengers including Mrs. Grimm and Mrs. Collins, guards and marshall duties, and a stowaway named Bid Kelly.
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Germany Refused Evacuation Demands in Brest-Litovsk Talks
London dispatch reports Bolshevik Telegraph Agency statement on Brest-Litovsk negotiations. Germany refused to guarantee evacuation of occupied territory before or after the war and opposed any promise on final disposal of captured lands, aiming to counter Russian blame for the talks' failure.
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London
Bolsheviki Telegraph Agency
Brest- Litovsk
Germany
Chamberlain to Speak on Privileges War Policy
Oregon representative Chamberlain plans to deliver views on personal privileges and the war administration after the Senate convenes. Supporters will discuss army conditions and a possible War Department reorganization amid a heated capitol atmosphere. Colonel Roosevelt arrived in Washington but did not address Stone’s attack or link to Longworth. he may issue a public statement in reply. Subscribe Nome Nugget.
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Germany Watches Austrian Situation in Press Clamor
Reports from continental sources indicate German interest as Austrian peace talks draw attention. Many papers see public calls to end hostilities as political unrest from government changes, while others note deeper sentiment amid industrial and social strains in Germany.
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London
Germany
Gompers Proposes Seven Hour Day Across War Period
Indianapolis Jan 25 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urged a universal seven hour workday for the war period at the United Mine Workers convention. He argued it would ease coal and rail congestion without reducing workers wages, avoiding costly suspensions and disruptive interruptions to industry.
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Helen Holmes At Dream Theater Headlines Tonight
Tonight at the Dream Theater the third Chapter of The Girl and the Game stars Helen Holmes as the headliner in a Vogue Comedy under Love Dynamite and Baseball. Art Moon and Purcilla Dean co star in See America with many country scenes and Tomorrow night Chapter Four closes the program.
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