New Year Welcomes Growling Cold Across Big Cities
Wartime rationing and cold weather toned down New Year celebrations in 1918. In New York a sparse crowd endured wind and restrictions, while Washington D C saw a quiet observance with few receptions and coal conservation. Chicago reported the quietest wartime welcome with indoor celebrations and early closure of cabarets. Philadelphia’s mummers paraded despite freezing temperatures, with performers bundled in thin costumes and new war themed acts.
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Broadway
Washington
D. C
Pennsylvania‘avenue
Food Administration
Chicago
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Roumanian King Opens Parliament in Jassy
King Ferdinand addressed the Roumanian parliament opening session in Jassy, praising the army and pledging sacrifices for justice and liberty among nations. Rumors of abdication circulated but were not verified.
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Ferdinand
Roumania
Christmas Tree Fire Claims Three Lives In Toledo
Toledo police report a two story apartment fire sparked by a lit candle fallen from a Christmas tree. Three occupants were trapped and burned to death before firefighters arrived. The deceased: Mrs. Felix Schmidt, 23, William Meinen, Agnes Meinen, 10. Three others suffered serious injuries.
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Toledo
Frewen
Felix Schmidt
William Meinen
Agnes Meinen
Trade body to probe high shoe prices on hides and leather
Washington Jan 1 The federal trade commission will investigate hides and leather to explain why shoe prices are high while raw material stocks are large. The inquiry will trace profits along the leather chain from packers to tanners and manufacturers, starting at the source and examining contract data and costs.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
War work deficiency planned in 1.338 billion request
Washington reports an imminent deficiency appropriation totaling about 1.338 billion dollars for army navy food administration and other government war work to be asked after the holiday recess. The army seeks 1 2785 million including 700 million for quartermaster ordnance 140 million for engineers. Agriculture requests 6 million for seed purchases plus 2.5 million under the food survey law. Navy needs 55 million and the food administration requests 2 million bringing its total to 4.5 million for the year.
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Washington, D. C
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Navy
Food Administration
Congress
Quartermaster Corps
Ordnance
Engineers
Department of Agriculture
Navy Department
War Department
Uncle Sam's Workers Dance to Keep Warm
In Washington on January 1, government heat is cut in temporarily used war work buildings to save coal. Workers promenade or dance to phonograph music during lulls as other rooms including the East Room and the state dining room are cooled to conserve energy.
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Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
East Room
White House
Allies Confer On Brest Litovsk Peace Terms
The Daily Chronicle reports Britain will reply seriously to the Austro German Brest Litovsk terms and notes the U S Britain France and Italy are exchanging views. A Daily News correspondent warns a separate peace could threaten Russia and undermine the Entente.
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Brest Litovsk
Daily Chronicle
Manchester Guardian
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United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Fetrograd
Daily News
England
Russia
Germany
Troitky
Front
Democratic Movement
16 Million New Members for Red Cross
Washington D C Jan 1 Sixteen million new names were added to the American Red Cross membership rolls from the Christmas drive. Meury P Davison, chairman of the national war council, announced the New Year greetings to workers. The Red Cross aims to unite the population in service, aiding soldiers sailors and civilians and supporting allied troops worldwide.
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Agzer+ leon Red Cross
Meury P Davison
National War Council
Ars
United States
American Red Cross
Eastern Railroads Move to Ease Congestion
Eastern railroads acted swiftly on McAdoo orders to relieve freight tieups and speed movement of food and coal. A five member advisory board was named to aid traffic control as a plan to route excess freight to South Atlantic seaports is devised.
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McAdoo
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Railroad War Board
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Atlantic Coast Line
Howard Chambers
The
Food Administration
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New England
Congress
Four Brotherhoods
British Regain Lost Positions On Camerai Line
British forces in Palestine under Gen Allenby report progress north of Jerusalem with over 3,000 Turks killed and 750 captured. In Cambrai the British repulsed German attacks after a liquid fire assault and counter attack widened a 1,200 yard gap. French gains in Italy include 1409 prisoners, 60 machine guns, and seven large guns near Monte Tomba. German air raids damaged Padua including the cathedral façade. Turkish efforts to retake Jerusalem stalled with renewed Anglo forces holding four lines between them and the holy city. Lloyd George expresses hope allied aims will be achieved in 1918. London notes artillery activity around Arleux En Gahelle Lens with no major actions.
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Piave
Brente
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Treviso
Jerusalem
Holy City
Allenby
Lloyd George
India
North Sea
Adriatic
Flanders
Aisne
London
Tan
Arleux-En-Gahelle
Lens
British War Office
France
Heavy Christmas Handled on Time
Washington report shows postal service handled the heavy Christmas mail promptly despite unusual conditions. Burleson attributes delays to railroad congestion with New York City mail 40 percent heavier than last year and Chicago dispatches totaling 500 carloads in four days. Army camps processed over 100 tons daily. overall volume the greatest in history.
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Washington, D. C
Postal Service
Burleson
New York City
Chicago
National Debt Reaches 5 615 000 000 At New Year
Washington shows a national net debt of 5 615 000 000 at New Year, about 51 dollars per person, two percent of estimated wealth. Fiscal data reveal half year outlays below estimates, with looming war dept costs and 12 316 000 000 annual estimate in doubt. military, navy and shinning board spendings fall within projected ranges but face sharp rises in spring.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Treasury
War Department
Navy
New Year Honors Bestow on Prominent British Figures
London reports the New Year honors list awarding war service distinctions and a few arts and literature recognitions. Sir Frederick EF. Smith the attorney general becomes a baronet while John Galsworthy and Anthony Hope receive knighthoods. Four new peerages are created including Merick Hugh Paget, Unionist leader who wed Pauline Whitney of New York.
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London
Frederick EF. Smith
United States
John Galsworthy
Anthony Hope
Almerick Hugh Paget
Pauline Whitney
New York
Smashed shrines and cathedral in Padua air raids
The third night of air raids on Padua damaged iconic sites. The 16th century cathedral front collapsed while the Santo of St Anthony suffered near misses. Donatello’s equestrian statue base was torn. Titian frescos and rose windows were smashed. the guild hall opposite the Santo was destroyed. Incendiaries dropped in three waves, about twenty bombs.
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Lloyd George New Year Appeal to Public and Allies
Premier Lloyd George issues New Year messages urging economy to fund the war effort and calls on civilians to do their part at work, in shops, and at home. He praises Allied nations including the United States and Japan, stresses the league of nations, and salutes Italian resolve against aggression.
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Europa
New Year's Plea From Federal Reserve Board Aims at Banks
Washington Jan. The Federal Reserve Board issues a New Year's message urging banks to promote thrift and wartime economy. It calls on banks to tell the public that economy aids government and reduces inflation while boosting savings to absorb future war loans.
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Lee
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Allied Air Attacks Taking Effect on German Populace
London dispatch reports Allied air raids on Germany provoke public nervousness and anxiety over a possible invasion by air. Explosions in munition plants heighten military worries, as frost adds to unrest in exposed districts. Amsterdam Times correspondent notes German authorities attempt to calm fear amid reported American air offensive.
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Germany
Amsterdam
The
Times
New York Battles Deep Freeze Halting City Life
New York endures another day of cold and disruption as zero weather persists. Rail and water transport struggle amid coal shortages estimated at 160000 tons piled at outlying points. Relief is forecast as warmth returns tonight with eastern relief and widespread cool to cold across regions, including possible freeze in the south.
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Alsa
Altho
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Pacific States
Central
Florida
Keet Kidnapers Plot Jail Escape
Claude Piersol and Taylor Adams, both jailed for kidnapping Baby Lloyd Keet, were moved to inner jail cells in Webster County Missouri. Sheriff Mackey says Adams asked Piersol for plans to escape and was told to knock the sheriff down with a club. The pair allegedly proposed leaving the country if freed.
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Claude Piersol
Lloyd Keet
Taylor Adams
Webster County
Sherif Mackey
Adams
Piersol
Roumanian Minister to U S Reaches Port
Dr Constantin Angelesco newly appointed Roumania minister to the United States arrived at an Atlantic port aboard a French steamship. He is head of a Roumanian war mission to the country and the first official Roumanian representative to America.
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Constantin Angelesco
Roumania
United States
America
Angelesco
Great Italian victory at Monte Tomba front
French forces in the Monte Tomba region press offensive after a preparatory bombardment. Prisoners reach 1,448 including 44 Austrian officers, with 60 machine guns and several large guns captured. French losses are small. German staff notes violent artillery duels in the sector.
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Sitlens
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Nwo
Berlin
Rangers Called Out to Meet Mexican Raiders on Border
Austin Texas January reports that a detachment of Texas Rangers has been dispatched to Alpine border to counter planned Mexican raid. Adjutant General Harley authorized the move after receiving warnings. no further details or exact unit numbers were disclosed.
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Tex
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Adjt
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Adjutant General’s Department
Mexican Congress adjourns for nine months in 1925
Mexico City, Jan. 1. The Mexican congress adjourned until Sept. 1 with focus on a senate deadlock over a permanent adjournment commission. A compromise granted the Constitution Liberal party a full commission. A relief bill of 25,000 pesos for Guatemala earthquake victims passed. Norfolk fire damaged three stores, but no injuries reported.
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Quits
Mexico City
Senate
Constitution Liberal Party
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Guatemala, City
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