German Chancellor Outlines Peace Program Responses
Berlin dispatch reports Count von Hertling addressing the Reichstag on Wilsons world peace program. He favors agreeing to the first points, allows discussion of Alsace Lorraine as German territory, and opposes annexations by force. He calls for a league of peace after other questions are settled and stresses Russia’s evacuation and colonial adjustments.
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Berlin
London
Count von Hering
Reichstag Committee
Tusshin Lerlocy
Rusia
Wilson
Comnrese
Germany
Vblence
Chanegllor
Poland
Geraay
France
Alsace
Lorraines
Tloyd George
Alsace-Lorraine
Cant von fierMing
Bern
Gerany
Wilton
von Notting
England
Gibraltar
Bog
Falkland
Vant von Eferting
Wertling
Turkey
Elmsyn
Turwart
Austria-Hungary
United States
Gerwen
Aussia
Chandguer
von Hertling
Balkan
Romania
Serbia
Montenegro
von Herfling
Lloyd -George
Tatal
Gersny
Count Czernin
Austria
Russia
Brest-Litvak
von Czerusp
Leon ‘Troizky
Husalan
Work Resumed in All Factories in Vienna Telegram
A Vienna telegram dated Wednesday via Amsterdam reports that work has resumed in all factories without exception. It notes workers have mostly returned to work across the provinces, with repairs and production restarting in many plants.
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Terlin
Amsterdam
Vienna
Preas
Austro German Aims Clarified By Trotsky Comment
Petrograd reports Trotsky declares Austro German aims to seize large swathes of Lithuania Ukraine and White Russia and to deny self definition to Poles Lithuanians and Letts. He says central powers seek lasting control post peace and refuse evacuation guarantees, while Kuehlmann defends aims as ethnological and imperial borders.
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Petrograd
Trent -Litovsk
Holt
Hns
Smolly Inalitate
Leon Troizky
Germany
Austria
Lithuania
Ukraine
Russia
Maelyte Ra
Trotzky
Etha
Richard von Kuehinman
Gereman
Hoffman
Alma
Kuehlmann
Dr. Kuehlmann
Kibeblmann
Denver Hotel Clerk Skips With Cash
James R. Benson a Savoy Intel auditor and night clerk in Denver Colorado fled with 4590 dollars from the hotels cafe f ils after deposits by guests during stock show week. Benson, a trusted employee, had moved to Denver from Houston Texas.
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Denver
Colo
James R. Benson
The
Savoy Intel
Benson
Houston
Tex
Daniels Promotes 676 Navy Enlisted Men to Warrant Officers
Washington January 24 Secretary Daniels announced the promotion of 676 enlisted men of the navy to temporary warrant officers.
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Daniels
Washington
Swifts Feared a Suit in Washington 1916 Investigation
A 1916 record reveals Swift & company staff urging calm amid federal probe into meat packing. Letters show attempts to influence lawmakers and protect stockholders, naming Was Worth and other figures, while acknowledging political sensitivities before Congress.
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Wasitington, Inn
Congress
Washington
Bwif] & Company
T.S. Ssiltl
Asid
Hn Ser
Proavettion
Borland
Missouri
Ife
Daollttic
Kansas
Jan Boy
Wasiaworth
New York
Francis J. Teney
Aeef
Swip Watteworth
Heney
Commassay
Wadaworth
Eied Aimone
Swit and Company
Kent
McManda
Tomilrison
American National Livestock Agaciation
E.G. Laoqter
Falfurrias
Lasater
Promotion for Col Bandholtz Sparks Industry Debate
Col Bandholtz promotion sparks debate over beef packer pricing and government data. The report discusses the need for a government publication to compile market information, ensure accuracy, and prevent manipulation, with Brand urging an automatic livestock relapse bulletin to aid shippers and cattle dealers.
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Plylinii
le Swan
Unyioghy
Burentt
Makketeot
Department’ of Agriculture
Brandehiat
Naime
Lidge
Brand
Artillery Duels On West Front Reported
Paris dispatch reports spirited artillery duels on the Maisons and Avocourt fronts with renewed ministry action. Western front notes are brief with no further important developments.
Health conditions in American Army in France
Health conditions among American troops in France for the week ending January 18 show only a slight change. The off duty rate for men for any reason was 55.1 per thousand, up from the preceding week. It was 47.6 per thousand for all troops in the United States.
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Washington
San
France
Tnis
United States
Baker Requests Hearing Before Full Congress
Secretary Baker asks Senator Chamberlain for a hearing to present a full statement on war conduct. He argues the nation deserves leadership from top officers and urges Congress to set a time for representatives to hear his testimony and assess the war effort.
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Baker
Wassingtor
Olote
Finker
Niu
Congress
Nywy
Count Czernin Seeks Peace Terms and Wilson's Fourteen Points
London reports Count Czernin discussing a potential shift toward a conciliatory peace with Austria-Hungary and America, noting broad agreement with Wilson's principles on postwar arrangements. Poland’s fate and future action are touched, while a German naval mutiny tale highlights maritime unrest and punitive measures.
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London
Count
Azoriln
America
Arakan- Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Daniel Czernin
Lip
Wilden
Atsila-h
Hungary
Poland
Patani
Rueda
Germanny
Count Czernin
Morrow Maps Out Coal Zones
Washington January 25 zone areas for coal distribution are being rapidly mapped by J A Morrow head of the National Coal Federation assigned to oversee distribution and apportionment by the fuel administration. He will supervise pooling and transportation arrangements as railroad and fuel administration officials coordinate deliveries across more than two local union bodies in Australia.
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H. R. Bandholtz
Pete
Ganeral
New York National Guard Division
Spartanburg
Platteburey Navy Training Camp
Spanwicswate
Warshingtos
A. Morrow
Railroad and Fuel Administration
Mr. Morrow
National Coal
Newsprint output rises in 1917 amid strikes and holidays
Washington reports 1917 newsprint production at 1,246,729 tons, up from 1,344,740 in 1916, with December stocks slipping due to West Coast strikes and Christmas. Publishers’ holdings fell 29,21 tons, while warehouse stock stood at 90,903 tons. Domestic prices ranged from 2.90 to 3.50 per ton in car lots.
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Fritersi
Eerorcizsion
Tae Rifle
Wecerber
Rola
Sheeta
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Hoffmann
Brest-Litovsk
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Wadsworth
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Mareh
Vas
Mo“Manua
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Belgium
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War Office
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Avacourt
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Fram
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