Russian Drive on Trans-Danube Shrinks Czarist Grip
Petrograd reports a Russian offensive on the Rumanians front that captured 600 prisners, three cannons, and 16 machine guns near the Carpathians. The loss of Pobludja’s last hold weakens the Russian and Romanian position, with German and Bulgarian forces threatening across the Danube while Swiss and Austrian developments unfold.
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Petrograd
London
War Office
Beteehu
Nusela
Ramsulan
Pobrudja
Matchid
von Mackensen
trans-Tvanube
Tiepalchea
Entente
Danube
Bralla
Alange
Bereth
Tivasiana
Drafla
Belin
Belgians Return From Soltau Camp in Dying State
Reports from The Hague describe Belgian prisoners shipped from Soltau PRussia to Germany and back, emaciated and coughing from tuberculosis. Accounts say meals were meager and rotten bread, with civilians starved while guards and captured soldiers were better treated. Deaths occurred daily as hunger and harsh conditions drove some to insanity, and a few attempted escapes were brutal.
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Hague
Netherlands
Sla
London
Telxians
Germany
Carp
Soltau
Pruenia
Associated Press
Soltan
Soltaq
Soltaa
Grand Duchy of
Taden
Boltac
President commutes two sentences in clemency move
President Wilson commuting Marcus Dempsey's sentence for a freight car theft in Jonenborm Arkansas, reducing Deropsey's term by several years. In a separate action he pardons Frank Charrot, a Chicago clerk, aiding a dying wife while reducing his remaining sentence to four days in Atlanta.
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Washington
Jan
Wilsen
Marcus Dempsey
Atlanta
National Debt Of Belligerents In World War I
The federal reserve board estimates the combined national debts of Great Britain France Russia Germany and Austria Hungary rose by about 49.5 billion from the war’s start to mid 1916 with Britain and France accounting for roughly 29.3 billion and Germany Austria Hungary about 20.2 billion. Britain’s debt neared 15.16 billion in November 1916, France about 8.63 billion by August 1916, and Russia’s debt climbed to 25.22 billion rubles by end of 1916. The report notes war costs not included in debt figures and cites large, varied German bank notes and loans to allies.
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Washington
Great Britaan
France
Russia
Germany
Austria Hungary
Federal Reserve Board
Austria-Hungary
Great Britain
Austria
Hungary
Magnia
Romania
Tastra
Nebraska gets new executive in Neville inaugurated
Lincoln Nebraska January 14 Keith Neville aged youngest governor Nebraska ever to take office after John H Moorehead retired Chief Justice A M Morginay administered oath to Neville and other state officers Neville outlined inaugural message to the legislature A public reception was planned at the statehouse Boise History: no further details.
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Lincoln, Neb
Keith Nevile
Nebraska
John H. Moorehead
A. M. Morginay
Supreme Court
Neville
Edgar Moward
Charles W. Wool
William Tl. Smith
George Fa. Hall
W. N. Clemmone
Wills B Reed
G. T. Shumway
E. Wilson
State of Varalty
BP. le
Statehouse
Nebraska Prohibition Amendment Enacted and Public Welfare Plan
Governor Neville urged adoption of the prohibition amendment as a people’s choice not a party issue. He called for a public welfare department to aid enforcement, regulate drug stores, and curb bootlegging with strict penalties. The plan includes monthly reports, municipal enforcement power, regulated beverage production, and a state publicity bureau to inform outsiders.
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Neville
Keith Neville
Vega Department
Unitor
Nebraska
Hearings on Leak Charges in Wood Case Begin
Washington hearing on leak charges tied to Representative Wood opens tomorrow before the House committees. Thomas W. Lawson of Boston and Representatives Gardner and Wood to be first heard. Law son subpoenaed by telegraph. hearings arranged by unanimous committee vote amid Republican demand for full investigation.
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Washington
Dublle
Representative Wood
Wilson
House
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Representative Gardner
Massachusetts
Beard
Lawson
Taxton
Wood
Peace note debate as Wilson seeks next step
Washington reports continued U S efforts toward peace as President Wilson weighs a further move after Germanys reply. officials stress secrecy while diplomats discuss terms, aims, and possible public handling of the entente response with House and Senate debates over endorsing the note and its terms.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Senate
Gerard
von Nethmaga-Kollwee
Detalla
Germany
Erma
Allien
Atatermenta
Jollua Anydrasay
Entento
Entente
Wilenn
E. M. House
Bert
Lodge Opposes Wilson Peace Note In Senate Session
Washington January 4 Senator Lodge continued his speech against Hitchcock’s resolution to endorse President Wilson’s peace note. He warned that adoption would be a leap in the dark and pull Congress into the middle of the peace effort.
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Benator Lewis
Lodge
Lewis
Hitchcock
Senate
Trealdent Wilson
Germany
Dethiehem
Orient
Europe
Wilken
Cen Mes Karo
Pesce
Earth
Lodger
United States
Speace
Alspstches
Loden
Ventura
Teddy
Lewin
Brown
Tor
Eica
Agalaat
Massachusetts
Norris
Nepublicia
Cole
Lawin
Lew
Massie
United Btalea
Great Britain
Tustin
England
Lces
Dritats
France
Washington
Wilson
Sengior Lodge
Count Vor Dematori
Benator Gallinser
Hitch Roen
Jan
Jitchcock
Genuin
Senator Lodge
lLtchcock
Coal embargo sparks Norwegian anger in Christiana
London reports Norwegian papers attack British minister in Christiania over the coal embargo. Norwegian authorities maintain export prohibitions on fish and other goods, foreseeing coal shortages. Overseas News Agency says future coal deliveries to Norway blocked unless ships carry coal to Mary and France at mixed rates.
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London
Copenehagen
Exchenke Telegraph Company
Christiania
Iiritsto
Norake Intelligenvzdler
Beer
Sritish
Jeaven
Norway
Noresy
Teclin
Gy Wireless
Acta
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Switzerland
Aad
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Vie Faris
Rumania
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Jazay
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Bonde
Fotlow
Treasury
Bank of England
Acichatag
Tangary
Teuter Des Hatch
Amsterdam
Vorwaerts
Ed‘eate
Techstag
Saya
Saltau
Boltau
Truteete
Liege
Eald
Tabor
Public Welfare
Boretia
Re Tee
Hattie Dadams
Avanta
Biasen Eines
Macon Roel
Madama
Scratlings
Thomas W. Lanson
Gardner
United States Senate
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