Secretary Baker Defends War Office In Senate Hearing
Secretary Baker faced Senator Chamberlain to answer charges of inefficiency and delays in the Army. He defended delays as remedial, cited improved troop readiness, and pledged accountability for mistreatment cases while detailing equipment plans and ordnance cooperation with Britain and France to prepare for spring mobilization.
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Storms Halt Pennsylvania Rail Service Across Region
Philadelphia reports the biggest snowstorm of the winter crippling rail traffic. Outbound and through trains were stalled. Altoona services suspended. several New York to Philadelphia routes canceled. Officials warn the disruption may extend as forecasted heavy snowfall and freezing conditions persist in the east.
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American fliers raid Germany with French squadron
Four American aviators attached to a French squadron Bare took part in a dawn bombing raid over Germany. They flew fairly low, fog impaired damage assessment, but believed targets were struck. Returning, they faced heavier fog and anti aircraft fire, one crew forced to land before reaching base.
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Finland in Revolution Today Across Eastern Provinces
Jan 28 report from Magarandit notes Finland’s threatened uprising spreading in the east. Helsingfore Jn railway station occupied by Red guards. fighting near Vibore. Russians allegedly aiding the Red guard with reinforcements from Petrograd. Bolshevik sources claim Red guard actions led to murder and looting amid regional upheaval.
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Harden Reviews New Home Food War Card 15 Issued
London reports Harden denounces Germany for pressuring Austria-Hungary into war while urging peace talks remain possible. In Washington the new Food Administration card will guide housewives on wheatless, meatless, sugar–saving practices, with daily and weekly limits and substitutions to support allied needs.
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Moonshiners a Growing Menace Across States
In a public letter, Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper urges governors to mobilize county officials to suppress moonshine, noting rising violations in dry states and beer sold to soldiers. He warns of deteriorating morale at army camps and calls for federal and local cooperation to curb illicit distilling. The drive reports increased seizures and suggests rapid wage gains in Japan’s industry.
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Germans Lead Attacks on Anglo French Fronts
London dated report says German artillery and raids were active at multiple points on the Anglo French front during the night. An advance near Langemarck was repelled and fighting continued southeast of Cambrai, with ongoing skirmishes across the line. In Russia notes describe heavy clashes between Ukrainian and Bolshevik forces near Lutak and Vozhnynin, while French raids on the Ur champs area near St Mihiel are reported as successful by Paris.
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British Casualty List Of The Past Week
London reports weekly British casualties totaling 8585 with 25 officers and 1774 killed in action, 128 wounded or missing. The figures show a drop from previous weeks, with 17013 reported two weeks earlier and 24970 the prior peak, reflecting ongoing wartime losses.
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Crime Rise in Chicago Cited by Judge Kickham Scanton
Chicago judge Kickham Scanton told an audience that more crime by youths aged 15 to 20 was committed in one year in Chicago than in Europe in a century, highlighting rising juvenile delinquency in the city.
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Andania Sunk Off Gloucester Reported Torpedoed
An Andania of 13408 tons, built in 1913, was torpedoed off the Gloucester coast Sunday evening. Early AP reports from Belfast said there were no deaths among the crew, with efforts ongoing to salvage and confirm the vessel's status.
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Patrol Boat Ashore On York in European Waters
Washington Jan 28 A United States patrol boat was reported ashore on a rock in European waters causing concern at the Navy Department. Details on location origin and possible rescue efforts were not immediately available.
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Food boards to begin conference amid German Austrian aid
In Amsterdam in January a Berlin reporter notes negotiations between German and Austrian food boards. Germany has placed 6300 tons of Nour at Austria's disposal under conditional acceptance by mid March.
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