Senator Chamberlain Attacks Wilson on Truth in Senate
Oregon Senator Chamberlain rebukes President Wilson in the Senate, repeating his charge that the military establishment is inefficient and deaths at cantonments could have been prevented. He declares the president does not know the truth and defends his 24 years of public service and veracity.
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Oiyo
Senate
War Department
Oregon
Washington, D. C
America
Senator Chamberlain
Wilson
New York
Chamberlain
Ponererss
National Security League
Alton B. Parker
Theodore Roosevelt
Julius Kakbn
Washington
New York World
Times
Senator Chamberlain Faults Military In New York Speech
Senator Chamberlain charged the military establishment with failure and inefficiency across U S government bureaus in a New York address. He asserted the president was not fully informed due to war rush and criticized ordnance readiness, urging the public to know the truth and warning of Allied delays in supplying arms.
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Chamberlain
New York
America
United States
Ordnance Department
Yankee Flyers Back at Front Under Old Glory
Jan 24 report from France states former Lafayette squadron members now fly in American uniform after induction. Maj. William Thaw Maj. Raoul Lufbery Capt. Robert Rockwell and Capt. Dudley Hill among others. A German plane was shot down with one killed and one captured. the captive aviator talked at lunch and boasted Germans would outfly the Americans.
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France
Lafayette
William Thaw
Raoul Lufbery
Robert Rockwell
Dudely Hill
Coal Shortage Hits Eastern Factories Anew
Pittsburgh district suffers worst winter coal shortage with under 10 percent of mills resuming after five day suspension. about 260000 workers idle while optimism rises over future railroad operations. Chicago plants rely on domestic coal reserves as mining districts report improved conditions and reduced car supply. Pottsville notes labor shortage and harsh weather curb anthracite output, yet overall winter production remains unprecedented despite power and car shortages. New York reports bunker coal shortage relieved. harbor fueling returns to normal as ships prepare.
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Pittsburgh
Garfield
R. R. McCarty
Railroad Operating Committee
Chicago
Fuel Administration
Shortagh
Pottsville
W. J. Richards
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
Richards
New York
New York Harbor
J. E. Parsons
United States Shipping Board
Moonshine Still Bust in Dry States Spurs Nationwide Campaign
Washington dispatch reports rising illicit moonshine production in bone dry states. Authorities say quantities have been sold to soldiers at southern camps, prompting Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper to launch a nationwide crackdown with state governors.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Roper
War Bread Likely to Be Universal Amid Flour Ration Plan
Washington January 24 1918 The food administration proposes forcing a 25 percent cut in flour sales from mill to consumer to back exports and meet Allied demand for 76 to 100 million extra bushels of wheat. Millers wholesalers and bakers would cap sales while 30 percent of US flour production would be diverted for export. Voluntary saving failed, mills have produced one grade of flour, and some of the exported supply may return to American tables if needed.
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Washington, D. C
Food Administration
America
United States
Europe
Thruoent
Federal Railroad Control Only a War Emergency Measure
Washington reports the administration railroad bill now defines federal operation as a war emergency act and not a step toward public ownership. No set date for return to private control is provided. The compensation plan covers income from leased lines and six months of post addition improvements, with a new provision for compensation to injured workers.
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Washington
Administration
Wld
French Raid Breaks Through German Lines Near Vienne le Chateau
Italian fronts report the enemy retreating from Monte Tomaba and Monte Spinancia while French forces raid east of Vierne le Chateau capturing three machine guns and fifteen prisoners with minimal French casualties. Western front activity resumes with heavy artillery and air combat.
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Areus
Italy
Monte Tomba
Pinye River
Teir
Beer
Monte Spinancia
Ikan Patrola
Monte Tomaba
Venetian
Monte Tombe
Plave
France
Belgium
Kin Hassee
Villers Guislain
Neupoort
Offlus
W Rald
Chaume Wood
Dince
Tits Adige
Hrenta
Piave
Manto Spinonela
Tnatd iRy
Associated Press
French
Armia
Vienne-le-Chateau
Four -de- Paris
London
Paris
Auberive
Paper delivery error notice for late Friday issue
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Illinois Youth Hero of the Day Arrives Home in Momence
Lieut. O'Brien returns to his home in Momence Illinois after a series of remarkable adventures not seriously injured. He is greeted by an aging mother and welcomed with honors by his old companions, highlighting a local hero’s homecoming.
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Illinois
O'Brien
Momence
Hin Ol
Impurities Found in Navy Candy Supplies
Washington January 24 The discovery of impurities in candy supplied to navy ship canteens led to a suspension of candy sales and pending investigation The navy noted no confirmation of powdered glass and no sickness reported Officials indicated the impurities were under chemical analysis and that no further purchases or sales would be made for supply pending results This follows prior reports of food poisoning linked to enemy plots across a range of products.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
What's in a Name Prize Contest at Waterloo
The Chamber of Commerce group seeks a patriotic name for a new society. Prize is a BD war savings certificate. Open to all Waterloo residents. submit suggestions to the Courier and Reporter by noon Saturday.
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Chamber of Comerce Historgit
Courier and Reporter
Eatchy
Waterloo
Courierant
OLE 19 HURT IN OGHOOL BLAZE WAR PLANTS BURN
Fire swept a large public school in Philadelphia injuring 16 and killing three firemen. Origin of the blaze remains unknown and the loss is estimated at 150000 dollars. Fire started away from any flame source, investigators say.
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Philadelphia
Camden
N. J
ARMY
Burnport Worth
Tex
Camp Bowls
Packers Hide Hoarding Rumors Stir Shoe Price Rise Report
The federal trade commission charged meat packers hoarded hides while shoe prices climbed. It notes U S slaughter of cattle rose sharply and big five packers controlled the hide market, with profits booming and hides stored at high levels.
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Washington, T. C
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
United i
International Institute of Agriculture
Chicago
Armour, Swift, Morris, Cudahy and
Wilson
Armour and Swift
Commission
Commission. Net Profits of the Larger Tanning Eqimnpan
Althea
German Armys Bid to Occupy Reval in a Week
A Brest Litovak conference report says Germany demands a frontier from Gulf of Finland to Moon Sound, excluding Courland and the Baltic provinces. If Russians refuse, Germany may occupy Reval within a week. Ukrainians see amicable talks with Central Powers. Austrians offer Chotchnia in exchange for grain. Parallel notes warn of Bolshevik weakness and possible anti-government upheaval in Petrograd.
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Hoffmann
Russia
Finland
Moon Sound
Valk
Miisk
Brest Litovak
Courland
Baltic
Brest Litovsk
Gen
Ukraine
M. Kameneff
Hoffmaann
Reval
Leon Trotzky
Council of Workmen’s
Amsterdam
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Petrograd
Brest Litovek
Two Yankee Aviators Score German Downings in France
Paris reports American aviators David Putnam of Brookline Massachusetts and Austin Trehore of Westfield New Jersey in the French army shot down German planes on January 10. Trehore had previously been rejected by American aviation officials due to a defective car.
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Paris
David Putnam
Brookline
Mass
Austin Trehore
Westfield
N. J
Trehore
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Patrick
Germany
Camp Bowie
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National Coal Association
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