Peace talks gain momentum as leaders signal common ground
Reports from Brest-Litovsk indicate Austria Hungary and Russia may reach a general peace with no annexations or indemnities. German Chancellor von Hertling and Count Czernin express cautious optimism while warning of potential territorial demands, and Japan pledges continued alliance fidelity. Allied assaults intensify on multiple fronts near the Piave in Italy.
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Russia
Courland
Baltic
Count Czertin
Brest-Litovsk
Hertling Conclusions Clash With Wilsons Peace Aims
The article reports German Premier von Hertling’s response to Wilsons fourteen point plan. It notes his firm stance against ceding Alsace Lorraine and his critique of ocean freedom during war. It also highlights his view on Russian evacuation contrasting Wilsons sympathy for occupied peoples.
Brest-Novsk Peace Talks Feature Hoffmann Aims
A detailed Brest-Litovsk conference report centers on General Hoffman's terms and Central Powers aims. Trotzky and Dr. Von Keuthmann defend self-definition and ethnographic borders while seeking delay for clarity amid negotiations.
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Thenor Institute
Leon Eens
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Russia
Austria
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Trotsky
von Keuthmann
Trotzky
Gormans
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von Keuhlmann
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Health conditions among Sammies show slight weekly change
Washington reports health conditions among American troops for the week ending January show a small change with illness off duty. Hospital treatment was required for some, and the rate stood at 65.1 per thousand versus 54.1 previously, across bases and all troops in the United States.
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Washington
San
Wate
Burleson Renominated for Another Term as Postmaster General
Washington reports the Senate confirmed the renomination of Postmaster General Burleson late yesterday after executive session. President Wilson had indicated a belief the term may be limited to four years by a specific law, prompting speculation of possible changes.
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Mod eration Improves Newport News Bunkering
Temperature decline at Newport News Virginia eases coal bunkering as ice in coal cars thaws, allowing railroads to resume dumping more normally. River and Hampton ice still interfere with slips.
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Hampton
Norfolk shipping not relieved by cold weather and coal shortages
Norfolk Virginia reports no relief in shipping due to ice and cold with 116 ships waiting for bunker coal. Cars cannot dump frozen coal without manual breaking and government priority orders hinder relief. Washington boat couldn't sail last night as no coal was available and five days of shutdown reduced daily tonnage from 30,000 to 1,000.
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Norfolk
Garfield
Washington
Baker asks Senate panel for war statement setting out actions
January dispatch notes Secretary Baker requesting a public hearing before the Senate Military Committee to answer Senator Chamberlain’s charges. He offers to present a full summary of American efforts and asks for a time and place suitable for members of both houses to attend.
German Chancellor voicing openness to armament talks
Berlin reports Count von Hertling told the Reichstag committee that armament limits could be discussed. He argued Alsace Lorraine remains German and urged negotiation between France and Germany on Northern France while demanding freedom of seas and urging Britain to abandon fortified bases. He found Wilson and Lloyd-George proposals partial but unsatisfactory.
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Soldier Fred P Thompson Killed in Action
Washington January 25 General Pershing reported another American soldier killed in action on January 22 but gave no details. The fallen is Private Fred P Thompson whose brother lives in getown Illinois.
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Washington War Debate Persists as Baker Set to Respond
Washington January 25 Senator Chamberlain presses charges of War Department inefficiency and accuses President Wilson of truth distortion. Secretary Baker plans to answer the House Military Committee likely in both chambers next week. Senator James and Representatives Kent and Glass are expected to defend the administration’s conduct of the war.
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Dissatisfaction in the German Navy Sparks Mutinies
A German naval engineer claims serious mutiny and discipline problems in the Kiel fleet. He describes revolts among mine sweeping crews, a Hamburg incident where 44 sailors were killed and 73 injured after resistances to orders, and mass arrests with lengthy sentences.
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Amsterdam
Daily Express
Hamburg
Forbes Is Chairman of Bond Approval Board Advisers
Washington January 25 Allen B Forbes of New York a member of the bond selling firm of Harris Forbes and company has been appointed as three advisors to the Federal Reserve Board to pass on applications for approval of securities.
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Allen__ B. Forbes
New York
Herris, Forbes & Sea
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