A Crisis is Nearing in the Russo German Peace Negotiations
Reports indicate tensions are rising as talks between the Soviet and German envoys approach a critical juncture. Officials warn of potential impasses over key territorial and security terms.
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
1
Proposes Class One Expansion to Meet Army Draft Need
Provost Marshal General Crowder reports to Congress that only men in class one of the draft questionnaire will be called for army duty. Married men and others are excluded. He estimates 1,000,900 physically fit men are available from class one and urges adding men who turn 21 since June 5, 1917 to class one to ensure a yearly supply of 400,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Crowder
French and Italian Firefight Sets Record in Monte Tomba Action
In Northern Italy French forces claim a record breaking fight at Monte Tomba with heavy Austrian and German prisoner captures and reduced losses. The report notes the French discipline and decisive victory as war activity shifts to the Italian front. Norfolk experiences shock from a major Monticello Hotel fire with later restoration and security adjustments. The investigation details Emmer and Otto Emmer, linked relatives, and a police guard of downtown Norfolk sites.
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Associated P
Italy
Monte Tomba
Lima
Ainsi
Ile
Ile Asia
Germany
Wis
Fire Department
Monticello
Department of Justice
Johannes Emmer
Otto
United States
Mann
Emmer
M. Wintermantel
Monticellor Hotel
Ida Wintermantel
Wintermantel
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Norfolk
Threatening to Resume Hostilities Germany Demands Annexation
A dispatch reports German demands to annex Polish Lettish nations and influence on Russia’s future, with leaders claiming no peace unless terms are accepted. Russian workers' leaders warn of defense of revolution if Central Powers press for concessions, amid reports of imminent hostilities and calls for unity among fronts.
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Aaseochshied
Iktevski Torergo
Leon Ork
Truzka
Central Committee
Come of Soldiers
Coktae
Troihe
mTitescisn
Powatver
Stockholm
I Petrie
Tlipeet Cantier
Rayemblic
Storm warnings issued for North Atlantic coast region
The Weather Bureau issued Northwest Atlantic storm warnings from Cape Hatters to Boston with Chesapeake Bay excluded. A disturbance roving northward offshore is expected to bring northerly gales this afternoon and tonight and snow for the Southern New England coast.
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Associated Presslington
Atlantic
Cape Hatters
Boston
Hesapeake Bay
Weather Bureau
New England
Cecil Spring-Rice to Leave Post on Leave
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, British ambassador to the United States, flew home on leave and said farewell to officials in Washington. He is not expected to return to service in Washington soon. Moscow banks seized by Bolsheviks trigger government reaction in Washington and adds to diplomatic tensions.
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Associated Press
Aiiston
Ceci Spring
Rice
Wilson
United States
German Austrian officials rush to Brest-Litovsk talks
Reports from Amsterdam and Berlin detail rapid activity by German Austrian leaders after delays in Brest-Litovsk negotiations. Von Kuehlmann and Count Czernin return to Brest with new instructions as Reichstag action and speeches by Scheidemann Sibert and Biase heighten tensions. The Leipzig Volks Zeitung says Germany seeks a peace with large territorial gains and postwar strength, drawing Entente response.
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Associated Press
London
Brest-Litovsk
Amsterdam
Berlin
Germany
Austria-Hungary
William
Yesternat In
von Haritling
von Hindenburg
von Ludendorf
von Roden
von Kuehlmann
Foreign Affairs Committee
German Bundesrat
Count von Dandl
von Harline
Admiral von Tirpitz
Emperor Charles
Kucharzeyski
Reichstax
Thursdas
Philipp Scheidemann
Friedrich Sibert
Hugo Biase
von Kuehhmann
Germuany
von Kuehtlmann
Count Czernin
Russia
Hntente
Stocks in Decided Upward Movement
Stocks showed a decided upward spurt with gains across leaders and investment issues. United States Steel rose to 47 7-3, up from two weeks ago, while coal shares and tobacco and leather issues also gained several points as trading intensified.
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Nesoriated Press
York
Scrangwers
New York Central
Feac
Reading
Stean, Chin
Gainel
Nuverenu
United Sates Steel
Civilian population moved 300000 forcibly to Germany
Frograd reports 28 000 civilians transferred to Germany as 300000 Polish and Lithuanian refugees are moved. General Kornilov, former commander in chief, arrives in the Don Cossacks district amid Bolshevik opposition.
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Associated Press
Frograd
Germany
eeReeval Kornilof
Don Cossacks
Korujloff
Tuezday
Fertilizer Backlog Threatens Next Year’s Crop
Congestion in Atlantic Seaboard transport leaves fertilizer plants with tens of thousands of tons awaiting shipment. In Baltimore one plant reports 60 000 tons of acid phosphate in a single pile needing swift delivery within days to avoid plant closure and potential losses of about five million bushels of wheat or similar grain nationwide.
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Gy Associated Press
Baltimore
Eel
Atlantic Seaboard
Soil Improvement Committee
The
National Fertilizer Association
Famous Gospel Hymn Writer Dean Hawks Dies in Bennington
Mrs Annie Sherwood Hawks of Bennington Vermont famed author of numerous gospel hymns died January 3 after a long illness. Her work influenced church music across New England and she published widely under her pen name Dean Hawks. Her funeral will be held at her home church with burial in the family plot.
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Associated Press
Bennington
Annie Sherwood Hawks
British general Adrien Carton de Wiart a war hero
Brigadier General Adrien Carton de Wiart, a marked officer fighting in France, has been wounded eleven times in this war and previously thirteen times in his career. He was born in Brussels, aged 54, and has earned the Distinguished Service Order the Victoria Cross and Belgian decorations.
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London
France
Adrien Corton de Wiart
Carton de Wiart
Brussels
Imperial Light Horse
Africa
Railroads Face Labor Talks and Traffic Reforms
Congress opened amid a long session as McAdoo met with four railroad brotherhood heads. A general readjustment of passenger schedules and potential wage discussions loom, with advisories to report soon. Coal movement, bond obligations, and a pooling plan temper the government run rail system.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Eastern Railroads
Advisory Council
New England
East
Railroad Administration
John Skeltons Williams
Mr. McAdoo
General McAdoo
President Wilson to Speak Tomorrow on Railroad Legislation
Congress returns from recess and adjourns in memory of Newlands Bathrick. A joint session at noon will hear President Wilson’s address outlining railroad government operation bills. House and Senate schedule rapid action on land leasing coal and oil, suffrage, taxes, and Farm Loan bonds.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Newlands
Bathrick
Pracaatt Wilson
Senate
Walsh-Pittman
House
Mouse PLC
Treasury
Ukraine Issues Ultimatum to Bolsheviks Over Troop Withdrawal
Kiev dispatch reports Ukraine's government demanding Bolsheviks pull back troops within 24 hours and declare if they see themselves at war or at peace with Ukraine. Sugar and grain shipments to Northern Russia have been halted.
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Ukraine
Petrograd
Kiev
Gvernment
Russia
Belgians Hope For 1918 Victory And Peace
New Year messages from King Albert and Belgian leaders express faith in the Allies to restore territory lost in 1914 and end the suffering of war. Premier Broqueville calls 1918 a year of justice and reparation while Goblet D Auvelle links Belgium closely with the Allies for a victorious peace.
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Associated Press
Washington
Belgium
Albert
Broqueville
Count Goblet D’auvelle
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Mrs Wilson Helps Relieve Poor by Free Coal Distribution
Mrs Woodrow Wilson contributed a White Hi motor truck for the coal relief drive in Washington. Mrs Carl Vrooman, wife of the assistant secretary of agriculture, also lent her automobile and joined other women in official life in the movement to aid coal deprived residents.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Carl Vrooman
Rev W C Byrd Dies Sudden in Asheville
Rev. W. C. Byrd, pastor of Central Methodist Church, died suddenly from a stroke in Asheville North Carolina. He led multiple Southern pastorates including Alm Rusts Georgia Nashville Tennessee and Greens Bars. He is survived by his widow and son William Byrd, age about 59.
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Associated Press
Asheville
M.C
Wo @ Byrd
Central Methodist Church
Byrd
South
Alm Rusts
Nashville
Tenn
Greens Bars
Central Church
William Pyrd
Bolshevik government appoints three Russian ambassadors abroad
Bolshevik authorities announce exile appointees for London ambassador M Litvinoff, Switzerland minister M Karpinski, and Sweden minister M Borovsky-Ormlevsky. They also surrender Colonel L De Maier for trial and face requests from the U S and other nations on foreign property after nationalization.
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Sy Associated Presa
Petrograd
Bolsheviki
London
M. Litvinoff
Switzerland
M. Karpinski
Sweden
M. Borovsky-Ormlevsky
Revolutionary Tribune
Als
L. de Maier
The
Hague
M. Yachontoff
Japan
Colones Denkel
Rome
Maor
Yermoloff
England
France
Tinten States
Norwegian steamer Vigrid torpedoed and sunk
The Norwegian foreign office reports the Vigrid a 1617 ton steamship built in 194% at Bergen was torpedoed and sunk while sailing from Bevel to Bevel in a wartime incident reported in London on January 3.
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Associated Press
London
Norwegian Foreign Office
Vigrid
Bergen
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Cecil Spring-Rice
Moscow
Lsheviki
Emperior
Cunt Czernin
Leipzig Volks Zeitung
von Kuenimann
Ivil
Britisher
Maddo
Coal Movement
Williams
Newlands and
Mrs. Wilson
W. C. Byrd
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