Austria Causes Concern in Europe After Peace Agitation
News dispatches from Jan 23 describe rising alarm in Germany over Austrian Hungarian peace agitation and its potential to trigger isolation and war-weary nationalism. German newspapers debate Austria's stance, with fears of a weakened neighbor and shifting alliances. Counteractions by German social democrats and calls for adherence to pledged peace terms are noted amid strikes and political tension. Also reports three U.S. airmen killed in France and a military aviation loss.
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Germany and Amsterdam Echo Woman Suffrage Push
The article reports German women’s suffrage protests gaining traction despite wartime limits, with three major groups uniting to issue a manifesto. It notes women’s rising public roles during the war and demands political equality, arguing women’s contributions warrant equal rights in public life.
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Pershing reports three men killed in action
General Pershing reported three American infantrymen killed in action on January 21. The dead are Private Merbel Cook, Private Delbert Coots, and Private Harry Garman. Additional noncombat deaths included Clarence Wilhelm, Thomas Wayne, and Derwood B. in Idaho and California. Military officials note that “killed in action” may reflect various frontline realities and that some casualties arise from reconnaissance or shelling rather than direct front-line assault. Sugar relief is expected within a week, according to Chicago officials.
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Boss McAdoo appoints new personal secretary
Boga McAdoo of the railroads names Oscar A. Price, auditor of the interior department, as his new private secretary in a controversial move. Price is described as a proven live wire in the report.
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War Cabinet Fight Avoided in Senate Action
Washington dispatch reports that Senate adjourned leaders agreed not to oppose referring the war cabinet bill to the military committee. Chamberlain signals possible vigorous debate tomorrow on army conditions, with a plan to send the munitions director to the naval committee.
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Mayor Replaces New York Police Commissioner
New York January 23. After twenty three days as police commissioner Frederick H. Bugher was asked to resign by Mayor William for failing to put motorcycle policemen on trial in the Rush Crager murder case as recommended by a grand jury.
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Secret Service Arrests Italian Brick Layer in Youngstown
United States secret service agents arrested John Sources, an Italian brick layer, in Youngstown Ohio. He is connected with the arrest of Josie Linds, an Italian girl detained in Chicago last Saturday after she claimed to carry 36 sticks of dynamite for a Youngstown man. Sources’ detention is described as part of further investigation into the charge.
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Mediterranean ship sink losses and submarine actions reported
London reports two electric torpedoes caused 71 lives lost in the Mediterranean weeks ago. Mt MacNamara’s announcement suggests no heavy loss in recent sinkings. Japan asserts no attacks against British convoys in the Mediterranean, while Allied ships faced repulsed engagements.
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Foreign trade beats record with 1917 totals
The 1917 foreign trade total reached about 39.178 billion dollars, a gain of nearly 1.39 billion over the prior year. December exports were 560 million, up 100 million from November, lifting the year’s exports to 6.226 billion and imports to 2.952 billion. Free imports comprised 2 percent. the U.S. balance of trade neared 43.274 billion over two years, with gold exports 372 million and silver imports 43.9 million.
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Prison Shoe Plant and Laundry Burn in Jefferson City
Fire at the Jefferson City prison complex destroys a shoe plant and laundry, with estimated losses around 2500 dollars. Flames are described as incendiary by officials, though one blaze was contained by arms and a second quickly extinguished. One section was recovered from the plant amid the fires.
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Independent Man in Coal Shortage Faces Hard Times
In Ottawa in January a resilient man endures a 40 percent coal shortage. With covered two‑foot piles under his home, he digs and shovels coal for the furnace as blocked railroads hinder supply. The piece notes Pennsylvania's compensation board extending aid to affected workers.
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Norfolk & Western Elects New President Kindery
N J Kindery named as the railroad's new president at Norfolk and Western. The brief note mentions his origins with the company, starting as a stake carrier at seventeen and rising through survey work.
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N. J. Kindery
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Ukraine Peace Not Assured Amid Negotiations
London reports a mixed picture from Vienna and Berlin about negotiations between Ukraine and allied powers. A semi official Vienna dispatch hints at hope for a peace treaty based settlement while Berlin papers question the finality and accuracy of the Vienna account.
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Chicago Plants Reopened Amid Fuel Shortage
Chicago district industries resumed operations after a five day shutdown as fuel shortages persisted. Officials warned strict coal economy would be needed to keep plants running. Forecasters expect warmer weather and possible January thaw. fuel shortages blamed on heavy snowfall and continued zero weather in the region.
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Embargo on All Freight Except Food and War Munitions
A temporary embargo was authorized by Director General McAdoo restricting all freight except food fuel and war munitions on Pennsylvan ia Railroad and allied routes east of the Ohio river and the Philadelphia Reading line to ease coal and transport shortages amid severe winter weather. The measure aims to prioritize coal for New England and New York harbor while allowing essential shipments to continue, with the embargo lasting only a few days if conditions improve.
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