New Anti Slacker Agreement Mighty Industrial Upheaval
Reports of industrial disturbances persist in Germany as workmen strike in forty armaments factories in Berlin protesting food restrictions. Other strikes disrupt various regions across the empire with grave disturbances noted though formal confirmation blocked by telegraph censorship. News reaches Holland and Swiss borders of serious developments in several German areas.
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Britain Hit Again by Powerful German Air Fleet
London reports a fresh raid by a German air fleet on Britain last night. The fifteen-plus planes, largest type, caused destruction but did not target military objectives, aiming to terrorize civilians including women and children. Widespread damage marked the capital and surrounding towns, with reports of factory sites and houses struck and casualties listed.
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German Workers Strike Across Empire Amid War Discontent
Reports say German workers in Berlin Kiel Essen and other cities staged a widespread strike to protest war prolongation and electoral reforms. Ninety thousand Berlin workers reportedly joined the action as government leaders blamed socialists and moved to arrest or draft striking Kiel workers. Independent Socialist leaders faced detention for anti war stance.
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Two Americans Killed on Italian Front
An Associated Press report notes the deaths of two American servicemen, Yma Pinte and Richard Paledolis, attached to Chase service on the Italian front during a Ton air raid on Mastin. The event marks the first Virginian fatalities on the Italian war front near Maestre amid Allied bombardment. A separate notice announces a Pioneer meeting in Washington on Wednesday evening to discuss business and allied terms, with emphasis on representative duties and committee roles.
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Fire destroys vast powder supply in Marquette plant
An explosion and ensuing fire at the Pioneer Iron Furnace Company in Marquette Michigan damaged the primary building and condensers. Blazing alcohol covered the area but no deaths occurred and injuries were minor. Cold snow hampered firefighting, with damages pegged at about five hundred thousand dollars. Officials dismissed alien activity theories and blamed the alcohol plant reports.
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Ice Gorge Wrecks Steamer on Ohio River near Cincinnati
A large ice gorge on the Ohio river near Cincinnati broke this morning and sank the river packet City of Louisville after becoming wedged at a dock. Downstream the Louisville struck the government boat Ottawa moored at a landing. the impact crushed the Louisville below the water line and sent the big packet to the bottom, while the Ottawa escaped serious damage with no injuries reported.
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German Propaganda Arouses Mexico
German propaganda in Mexico has prompted official notice from the Mexican government. A legislative committee has asked the Attorney General to personally investigate charges that German influence corrupts the Chamber of Deputies with Stein Von Erkhardt named as the German minister responsible for the alleged wrongdoing.
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Draft Allied Citizens Policy Outlined by U S Bosses
From Washington AP report the United States and Britain discuss a draft plan for allied citizens within wartime. The convention would offer each country a choice to serve within a set period or face military obligations under the laws where they reside. Canada and other allies are mentioned. The article notes Lansing as the site of talks and stresses the need for formal agreement.
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Bolsheviki Split Over Peace Terms War Rift in Petrograd Party
London despatches report a widening rift in the Bolsheviki over peace terms. A majority oppose German retention of Russian lands and vow to resist terms, some call for Holy War, others favor separate peace to spare Russia further aggression. A separate note says a torpedo boat crew were saved except three drowned when a life raft overturned.
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Russia
British torpedo boat Hazard sunk after collision
London reports the British torpedo boat Hazard was sunk in the British Channel on January 28 following a collision in the afternoon. The incident underscores ongoing naval dangers in wartime waters and raises questions about exertion of salvage and rescue efforts in the area.
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Associated Press
London
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Helen Holmes Headlines Dream Theatre Program
Tonight at the Dream Theatre the fifth chapter of the great rat road film story features Helen Holmes as heroine in a thrilling plot with a big rough and tumble fight at Signal Station. Walter Hiers and Riley Chamberlain provide comedy in The Sailors Smiling Spirits, followed by the informative See America segment.
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Wanted a Job Honest Work Acceptable
A short job notice by Bruce Rogers seeking any honest employment. Claims to be a union man who will not scab, stool, or provide affidavits, and will not engage in blackmail or betrayal of employers. Provides mailing address P. O. Box 2 Ray.
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Italians Capture Prisoners and Guns in Asiago Battle
An official Italian General Staff statement via the War Ministry reports Italy captured more than twenty six hundred? prisoners in a successful attack on Austrian lines near the Asiago plateau between the Asine and Brenta rivers. The Italians also seized about one hundred machine guns six cannons and advanced their positions with vigor as the battle extended across the plateau.
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