Supreme Court sustains draft act as constitutional
The U S Supreme Court on January 7 upheld the select ive service draft act as constitutional in a unanimous decision by Chief Justice White. The ruling rejects arguments that the power to declare war authorizes forced military service both at home and abroad, affirming Congress may raise and regulate the armed forces through federal authority. The decision covers thirteen appeals from New York Ohio Minnesota and Georgia involving charges of failing to register or evade the draft and outlines the act's relation to citizenship and federal power.
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Masses Said for Dead Soldiers at Joan of Arc Birthplace
National celebration marks Joan of Arc birthday with masses in France. Pilgrims travel long distances to Domremy to worship at the MiNe church where she was baptized, some kneeling in snow when entrances were blocked. American and French flags draped the altar as ceremonies proceed.
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Britain halts doubt, Lloyd George speech praised
The London press universally approves Prime Minister Lloyd George's war aims statement. Newspapers call it a landmark text, portraying strong national resolve and unity. Assessments vary on potential responses from Germany and allies, but support centers on clear peace lines and nation rather than government.
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Eaman’s Sink a Steamer in Harbor Battle
Karryz Lecenbach torpedoed and sunk with loss of life off New York. Eight crew missing. thirty aboard, including naval guards. Patrols across the Piave reported. varied enemy alarm along lines. London reports artillery activity near Mesines with slight casualties. Review notes German peace talks near Stallholm failing. Berlin crown council suspended. Western front shows activity but no major operations. Montanan pioneer Jacob Scherrer dies in Denver. Austrian leader Engelbert persists dies in Amsterdam dispatches.
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Railroad heads to state needs definite statistics
Washington January 7 The Interstate Commerce Commission calls on railroad presidents to reply immediately with precise needs for capital, construction, and improvements for the year and first half. Director General McAdoo orders detailed use of funds and proposed securities, dependent on Congress action on the pending railroad bill. House hearings begin on a vast deficiency bill seeking about 4.1 billion dollars for the war year.
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Bolsheviks Tighten Russian Front Murmurs
London dispatch reports Bolsheviks strengthening the front amid negotiations with Austrian German groups at Talrograt. A Russian delegate, Yadok, describes hostility toward those opposing action and warns that neutrality could damage the front. Telegrams from Brest-Litovsk and Amsterdam discuss peace terms, German demands, and Allied reactions tied to Brest-Litovsk, with further notes on Allied diplomacy and Soviet military concerns.
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Germany Recognizes Finnish Republic
AMSTERDAM Jan 7 Germany has recognized the Finnish republic An official dispatch from Berlin says the Russian government declared its willingness to recognize Finland's independence once the Finnish application was received and after the Finnish government had taken a matching step at Petrograd. Chancellor von Hertling informed Finnish plenipotentiaries that Germany had recognized Finland.
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Reading Coming to Washington as Diplomatic War Agent
Earl Reading, lord chief justice, designated as United States envoy for war cabinet duties. He will hold ambassador title while diplomatic tasks shift to a war office staff, focusing on finance and general business, with limited ceremonial embassy functions. Arthur G. Fell will travel to Washington for an extended eastern visit.
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Survivors of Yaqui Attack Tell of Fearful Death Orgy
Survivors arriving in Tucson recount a Yaqui attack on a Southern Pacific train near Guaymas killing 37 and kidnapping Mexican women. Passengers describe brutal killings, theft, and a two hour atrocity in which bandits mutilated and raped before fleeing as troops moved to aid.
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