Goes Takes Over Railroads and May Run Telegraphs
Washington December 27 Preliminary steps moved quickly to place railroads under government operation at noon tomorrow. President Wilson to seek power to buy securities and channel funding. McAdoo to direct, with wage cuts for executives and increased pay for workers. Congress to consider broad controls while plans cover express companies and tolling stock.
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Spies Fear Man Named Injustice War Effort Leader
A fragmented note says Jie is voted as one of the purest lawyers in the country and in charge of war activities for the Department of Justice. It also mentions Gregory as attorney general and O'Brian, a Republican former New York district attorney, who left Taft era ties when Gregory requested his work.
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Stocks Surge On Rail Takeover News
New York stocks climbed at the open after President Wilson's proclamation placing railroads under government control with guaranteed earnings. Major rails led gains, with Erie, Reading, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and others rising sharply. The market's early surge was broad, aided by short-covering and strong demand across utilities and telegraphs.
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Coast makes great Red Cross drive in Pacific region
San Francisco Pec 26 Predice Hone that the Pacific Lines quota of 447,098 of the 10,000,000 to be obtained by the American Red Cross in the Christian campaign would be exceeded 200,006 has been fully realized according to a statement today of W. Hathaway, chairman of the division, which includes California, Arizona and Nevada.
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Eleven Austro German Airplanes Brought Down
Paris reports British and Italians downed eleven Austro German airplanes in ongoing air battles. The war office notes heavy fighting near Verdun and Meuse front with fragile breakthroughs repelled. Ypres artillery activity noted north and east of the city with no major advances reported. Submarine and mine losses attributed to French steamer casualties. Ukrainian forces report shifting front lines and disarmament in several rail hubs.
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Former Actress in War Effort Is Logged in English Funds
A former actress known as Camille Chiara, Victelress before marriage to Captain Evans, is noted for aiding war reel funding in England. The report mentions early wartime roles, marriage to aviation officer, and ongoing Allied operations.
Officials Doubt Central Powers on Peace Motives
In Wallington on December 27 officials doubt Count Czernin's proposals for peace. They fear Germany aims to stall negotiations and mislead the German people while strengthening western forces. A key issue is linking beligerent adherence to any Russo peace, plus return of Alsace Lorraine as a precondition. The U.S. stance remains firm against any deal not reflecting free will of the governed.
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Central Powers Push for Immediate Peace After War Talks
At the peace conference Count Czernin and Count Czernin's remarks outline central powers push for an immediate general peace based on Russian principles, no annexations, and self determination. They insist on protecting minority rights and offering funds to cover war damages only if all belligerents commit to terms.
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