Chicago in Blizzard Grips Midwest With Record Snow
A ferocious blizzard dumps 14.8 inches or more on Chicago and surrounding states, crippling rail and street traffic, halting milk deliveries, freezing waterways, and causing two deaths while fuse of fuel shortages threatens industry. Dozens of trains abandoned, thousands of workers idle, and relief delayed as streets and railroads recover.
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Harden Urges Reichstag Peace Move in German War Effort
Maximilian Harden in Die Zukunft calls the Reichstag to convene at once to declare Germany’s peace aims to Russia and the world. He argues the Reichstag must express national intent, or the war may continue with uncertain duration and outcome.
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Two American Flyers Killed in France
Washington Jan. 7 Gen Pershing reported deaths of Lieut William H Ely and Sergt George S Houdek in airplane accidents in France. Ely lived in Rochester New York and Houdek in Chicago. Pershing also reported the death of Capt William E Hard from pneumonia, he lived in Joliet Illinois.
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Chicago
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Joliet, Il
Coal prices cited as rising under U S control
Clifton Thorne told investigating committees a six month study shows government price fixing has raised coal prices. He said National Union Coal Co sold 100 tons daily to Camp Dodgs at 50 percent more than 150 tons sold daily to Burlington railroad. He urged closing high cost, small mines as competition grows.
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Burlington Railroad
Denies U S plans to take packinghouses
Washington D C Jan 7 State ments that the United States is planning to have receivers take over and run the packing business were denied today in an announcement by F J Heney counsel for the federal trade commission investigation. He said newspapers quoted him as saying he would prosecute big packers, and insisted the department of justice has exclusive jurisdiction in such matters.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Department of Justice
Commissioner urges schools to keep up standards nationwide
Washington DC education commissioner sends many circular letters urging educators to exert all effort to maintain school quality and retain students. The missive stresses keeping boys and girls in school and calls for strong influence to prevent dropout.
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Joan of Arc Day Observed at Domremy in France
Masses for American and French dead were said in Domremy for Joan of Arc’s birthday. Pilgrims knelt in the snow as services were held in the birthplace church. The altar bore American and French flags, and a battalion of French troops helped conclude the ceremonies.
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Lloyd George Peace Aims Praised Across British Press
London journals hail Premier Lloyd George's war aims statement as a landmark and broadly favorable to Britain and allies. The Times calls it the most important state document since the war began, while the Daily News deems it a peace of the people and a guiding line for a clean peace. Critics warn Germany may view it with incredulity, but praise dominates the press.
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Hearings Opened At Capital On News Print Paper Prices
Open hearings began in Washington today before the federal tirade commission to determine fair prices for news print paper. Manufacturers jobbers and publishers are present to offer input on fair investment and reasonable profit under the DOJ agreement.
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Mayor Thompson Upheld In Sunday Closing Order
Washington DC January 7 The supreme court refused to review attacks on Mayor Thompson's order closing saloons on Sundays The decision keeps the Sunday closing measure in effect despite opposition from local interests San Felice Great Quality Cigar advertisement appears in the text.
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Railroads face government controls and fees
Washington January first step in railroad financing sees Commissioner Daniels ask railroad presidents to telegraph capital needs for this year and six months. Congress debates President Wilson’s plan to strengthen government control as passenger traffic cuts one fifth and new demurrage rules take effect. Senator Smith to head the Senate interstate commerce committee after Newlands.
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Air Hero O'Brien Arrives in Canada
Flight Lieut. Patrick O'Brien, who escaped a German prison camp by leaping from a train and later spoke with King George, has arrived at St Johns with other returning soldiers. He is an American who served with the British flying corps and was wounded over the German lines before capture.
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Earl Reading Named Ambassador to United States
London reports Earl Reading lord chief justice will go to the United States as direct representative of the British war cabinet with ambassadorial title while a charge d affaires handles routine duties. Col Swinton to accompany as attaché as Readings role focuses on financial and business matters and wartime coordination.
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German Mayor of Michigan City Takes Office
Fred C. Miler, labeled an enemy alien, assumed office as mayor of Michigan City Indiana at noon today without opposition. No word was received on injunction proceedings started in Valparaiso by persons who objected to the installation. No disorder occurred.
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Anti-Trust Cases Postponed Except in Shoe Machinery
Washington Jan 7 The Supreme Court granted postponement of several major anti-trust suits due to the war but allowed the United Shoe Machinery case to proceed. The decision affects prominent cases and timelines, shaping enforcement actions during wartime.
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Federal control of binder twine supply arranged
The Food Administration will coordinate 1918 binder twine supply through voluntary agreements with makers to stabilize prices and curb hoarding. Henry Walfer, ex warden of Minnesota state penitentiary, will oversee the program. Officials warn costs and manufacturing differentials may keep prices above former lows while preventing waste and speculation.
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Food Administration
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Bolsheviki Take Steps to Fight Slackers Home
London dispatch reports Petrograd with the Bolsheviks strengthening the front and planning to send home all who refuse to fight. M Radek states they seek democratic peace, do not want allied help, and claim weakness makes them strong. The piece notes German relations and domestic hardship behind the front.
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Court upholds selective service power for citizens abroad
The Supreme Court unanimously sustains Congress power to compel military service at home and abroad under the selective service act. Chief Justice White notes most opponents’ arguments are imaginary. The ruling covers 13 cases from New York Ohio Minnesota and Georgia with sentences for evading registration and aiding draft avoidance.
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