Break in Brest-Litovsk talks widens amid war chaos
February report from the front details renewed German Soviet tensions at Brest-Litovsk with hurried Berlin conferences. Lenine returns to Petrograd while Trotzky faces criticism. Bolshevik advances threaten Ukraine positions as Don river Cossacks are cleared and Kilia looted. Fronts blaze from Ypres Arras to Piave with patrols and artillery actions intensifying.
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Lloyd George
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Killia
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Piave
Requisitioning of sailing vessels under way
Washington reports a shipping board move to requisition all American sailing ships. Secretary Redfield cites 175 vessels with 425000 tons capacity near waters and urges swift public reporting of vessel locations to enable immediate use.
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Department of Commerce
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German factions seek wartime peace aims battle
Reports from London dated January 14 suggest German military and political leaders aim to reach a consensus on war aims away from Berlin. Militants appear to be gaining, with the Reichstag peace majority clashing with the annexationist faction. The Baden finance minister argued peace must follow Germany’s interests amid Lloyd George and Wilson’s speeches. A Polish deputy warned the throne against government actions, while Severing urged support for peace by understanding and resignation of hardliners.
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A P Operators to Aid Government
Nearly 209 telegraph operators in the Associated Press service volunteered to train National Army draftees, offering part of their time to teach in schools to be opened in about 25 states. Each school will have at least one AP instructor, with buzzer equipment provided by the Federal Board for Vocational Education.
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Capitol Pays Honor to Senator Brady
Senate adjourned and Capitol flags were half masted in tribute to Idaho Senator Brady who died of heart trouble. Funeral plans await arrival of his two sons stranded in the Midwest. Cremation is planned in Washington with ashes to Pocoatello Idaho after services midweek.
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Appointment of Smith to Senate Interstate Commerce Chair
Washington January 14 Senator Smith of South Carolina is recommended as chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and Senator Hardwick of Georgia to succeed him as chairman of the Immigration Committee.
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Smith
South Carolina
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Hardwick
Georgia
Immigration
Weekly British army casualties rise sharply in latest tally
Casualties in the British army for the week end rise to about 24,000, nearly doubling the prior week’s total. Last week’s figure stood at 18,998 with 3,945 officers and men killed, compared to 9,951 the week before.
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London
Fatal wreck on Texas railroad kills and injures many
Houston Texas January 14 twelve to seventeen people were killed and more than a dozen injured when the northbound Houston and Texas Central passenger train derailed at Hammonds switch six miles south of Bremond at 3 25 am. Rescue crews rushed nine injured to Waco in an express car.
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Ambassa dor Francis Warns Russia on Peace Threats
Petrograd reports US ambassador Francis warns Russians that American support for Russia rests on keeping the revolution’s gains safe from a separate peace with Germany. He cites President Wilson’s January 8 message and 1917 address, noting danger from German tactics and the Bolshevik stance at Brest-Litovsk.
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Brest-Litovsk
Senator James elected to fill Interstate Commerce vacancy
By the Democratic Steering Committee Senator James was confined today by the Senate to fill the Interstate Commerce Committee vacancy caused by the death of Senator Newlands of Nevada.
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Nevada
Fire Sweeps Washington Barracks Forcing Army Losses
A blaze at the Washington barracks occupied by engineer troops destroyed army supplies including food and damaged the quartermaster warehouse and several buildings. Firefighters fought flames for 90 minutes aided by gasoline explosion fallout. Colonel J H Earle said it was caused by forbidden smoking by a fatigue detail and assessed about 50000 dollars in damages.
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Former Premier Caillaux Arrested in France
Paris reports former Prime Minister Joseph Caillaux was placed under arrest this morning amid authorities probing German propaganda ties in France. The case involves ongoing investigations into his alleged activities during the wartime period.
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Joseph Caillaux
France
Supreme Court sustains sentences for draft law violations
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman on conspiracy to prevent draft registration had their convictions sustained. Louis Kramer and Morris Becker received prison time and fines for conspiring to hinder draft registration in New York. Ohio defendants Charles E. Ruthenberg Alfred Wagenknecht and Charles Baker were also sentenced to imprisonment for draft violations.
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Supreme Court
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Morris Becker
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Alfred Wagenknecht
Charles Baker
Navy Armed Eleven Hundred Ships Against Submarine Attacks
Washington reports eleven hundred ships have been armed by the Navy since last March to counter submarine threats. The House naval investigation subcommittee published the finding, praising the Ordnance Bureau for wartime efficiency and for developing new gear including improved depth charges, smoke screen apparatus, and heavier aircraft gun equipment.
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House Naval Investigation Sub-Committee
Ordnance Bureau of the Navy
Oliver
Alabama
Massachusetts adopts short day rule
Massachusetts begins 9 a.m. day with 9 to 5 store hours and 7 a.m. food sale. Heating and elevator service cut at night. Saloon close by 10 p.m. hotel bars by 11 p.m. The fuel administration allows theatres to stay open until 10 15 p.m. but cinemas, dance halls must close at 10 p.m. Banks keep night hours. Restaurants and newspaper offices exempt.
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Plan to Curtail Coal Use Amid Shortage Evident
The Fuel Administration plans a general curtailment of coal use by less essential industries with an announcement likely tonight or tomorrow. Administrators say homes must be kept warm and expect little coal shipment increases in the next 10 days while railroads move what they can through snowbound lines. State officials possess power to requisition coal, but widespread shortages east of the Mississippi may trigger extended shutdowns to protect households.
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Top Hats Discarded in War Time London Commons
London readers note a shift as top hats are rapidly discarded during wartime. Even members of the House of Commons, once staunch supporters, are joining the trend away from the formal headwear.
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London
Army of 100000 workers attack Chicago snow drifts
Chicago authorities mobilize more than 100000 workers including 60000 schoolboys to clear snow that halted rail traffic for 48 hours. Public schools closed as boys aid snow removal while rail service resumes limitedly. freight and passenger movements still far from normal amid fuel and milk shortages. Many suburban residents spend another night in hotels due to suspended train service.
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Board of Education
More British Troops Needed to Meet War Demand
London January 14 Sir Auckland Geddes told the House of Commons that between 420 000 and 450 000 troops must be raised at once in Britain. He said this was the absolute minimum and extra civilians might be drafted. He announced no conscription in Ireland and no change to military age limits. Britain and colonies had raised 7 000 000.
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House of Commons
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Great Britain
Texan Sinks After Iceberg Collision In Atlantic
An American steamship Texan of 14 000 tons reportedly sank at sea after a collision. Crew of 43 abandoned to lifeboats as navigational wreckage and distress signals spread through naval and port authorities. Reports varied on cause and other vessel involvement with no confirmed casualties.
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Senator J H Brady Dies After Illness in Idaho
Washington reports Senator J H Brady of Idaho died last night from heart disease after an acute attack Saturday morning. He had been in critical condition since the incident while en route to Washington from Idaho.
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J. H. Brady
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Toington
American trawler reported lost in European waters
Washington January 14 The Ameret trawler operating in European waters has been lost. Admiral Sims reported the sinking to the Navy Department today. Four crew members were saved. The vessel foundered after striking rocks.
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