Government to control railroads for an indefinite period
President Wilson told Congress that the United States would take over the nation’s railway system and related water transportation under government operation. He proposed a $50,000,000 fund to maintain and eventually return assets, aiming to keep private management involved while ensuring unified, unimpeded transportation for mobilization and wartime needs.
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America
State Senator Joins U S Fliers In Wartime Rail Finance
A longtime New York state figure from Ithaca resigns from the senate to join aviation training in San Antonio. He argues for government-led guarantees to preserve railroad securities, stabilize essential infrastructure, and protect small investors during the war. He urges early legislation to secure equitable protection of private and public interests as federal control of rail operations is contemplated.
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Rand
Io Navies Banka
Pershing Responds to New Year Messages From Home
General Pershing sends grateful thanks to American women and Red Cross workers for their prayers and support as U S forces in France begin the new year. He praises the patriotism of American women as inspiration and affirms unity with Dr Anna Howard Shaw and other leaders in the war effort.
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American Red Cross
Senators Debate Railroads War Era Control
In a Senate speech Senator Hollis of New Hampshire argues for government control of railroads mirroring English practice. He cites workers sacrifices for public welfare, condemns profit focus, and notes no railroad strikes since the war began. He warns freight car pooling and fare hikes burdened by private profits. He also covers shipbuilding probes into Cinchfield Navigation profits and government contracts.
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Planta
Federal control extends to railroad workers and penalties
The proposed law would empower the president to extend federal workers compensation to railroad employees, set conditions, and allow further powers as needed. It asserts federal control over railroads during the war, with criminal penalties for noncompliance and indefinite continuation until Congress acts.
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Fire at Hoboken front sparks massive blaze and evacuations
A wall of flames ripped through a government controlled waterfront area in Hoboken New Jersey today, destroying a munitions plant linked to the Galdl-AreQuade company. Fireboats aided by New York units battled the blaze as ambulances and troops deployed. Windy conditions fanned the fire, causing extensive property loss estimated at 260000 dollars. About a thousand soldiers guarded the district and police called for patrols. The munitions factory nearby remained untouched.
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Haig advances on Cambrai front amid night fighting
War office reports limited gains by Haig's forces during the night south of Lens and near Leba with artillery activity around Bujier court and Ypres sector. Russian stance on peace terms cited as influencing German position ahead of a potential note to be released soon.
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Wilson names new officials and Caillaix exam
Wilson nominates Charles F. Hardy of Nogales Arizona for collector at Nogales and Howard Hathaway for collector of internal revenue for Mali along with several receivers. Former premier Caillaux is examined by military investigator Captain Douchardon for nearly five hours with another session planned. New York fire and railroad aid prepare to combat a storage house fire in Hoboken as fire apparatus and tugs respond.
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Douchardon
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War Department
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Hoboken
Delaware, Lackawanna & Westurn Railroad
Trua Foveath
Third Series of Training Camps Readied in Washington
Washington officials report preparations complete for the opening of officers training camps this Saturday. From the regular army national guard and reserve forces thousands of enlisted personnel qualify for advancement into commissioned ranks. An additional 2500 candidates have been selected from allied schools and colleges with military programs.
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National Guard
Three Men for American Post in London
Editorially the Daily Chronicle suggests Viscount Grey former foreign secretary Earl Reading and J Austen Chamberlain as possible ambassadors to the United States. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice the British ambassador retires soon and told President Wilson he is heading home.
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Wilsen
Entente Allies May Recognize Bolshevik Government
London January 4 The Daily Chronicle suggests Entente Allies may recognize the Bolshevik government in Russia due to new developments in Rumal German negotiations and the discovery of German duplicity. Three alternatives are offered including a Bolshevik capitulation, German concessions, or rupture of relations.
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