France Opposes Peace Based on War's Status Quo
French Foreign Minister Pichon told the Chamber of Deputies France will not accept peace terms imposed via indirect negotiations with the Bolsheviks. He warned Germany seeks to involve France in maximalist talks, while Russia may seek a separate peace. France vows to continue the war alongside allies and pursue direct propositions. He praised Allied unity and noted Jerusalem’s occupation as a civilised world victory with a future international status for the city.
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Weston Newspanre
Dion Sons
Sarrion
Paris
France
Pichon
Chamber of Deputies
Russia
Germany
Macedonia
Roosevelt
United States
Argentine
Alsace-Lorraine
M. Pichop
Jerusalem
M. Pichon
World Crop Statistics Report 1917 Global Wheat Output Declines
International Institute of Agriculture figures for 1917 place world wheat production at 1 864 000 000 bushels, down 3.9 percent from last year, with rye, corn, rice, and tobacco showing varied gains and losses. Excludes Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Russia due to wartime reporting limits. Wine production cited for Spain, Luxembourg, and Algeria.
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Washington, D. C
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Department of Agriculture
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Russia
Spain
Luxemburg
Algeria
Senator Lublatte expelled from Madison club for unpatriotic conduct
Robert M. Lubl latte, United States senator from Wisconsin, has been expelled from the Madison club. The grounds cited were unpatriotic conduct and giving aid and comfort to the outing.
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Ha Follette
Madison
Wis
Robert M. Lubllatte
United States
Wisconsin
Madison Club
Rations for Swiss Aimed at Wartime Trade Deal
Washington war trade board confirms abroad reports of an agreement to ration Switzerland. The rules for exporters to follow in shipments are outlined, with no details of the deal released. The accord fixes the volume of United States foodstuffs sent to Switzerland in exchange for guarantees that goods will not reach Germany.
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Washington, D. C
War Trade Board
Switzerland
United Lores
Geruv Uy
World events brief for busy readers summarizes top happenings
World events in short form compiles the day’s most important global developments in concise notes. It covers politics, economics, conflicts, diplomacy, science, and culture with emphasis on named countries, leaders, organizations, dates, and key outcomes for rapid comprehension.
U S Teutonic War News From Paris and Washington
United States forces aboard the Western Front report promotions for Christmas. Two American officers and two sergeants suffer injuries near field HQs in Prince as an aviation car catastrophe occurs. Pershing's preparations praised by Allied commands while German peace proposals and Luxburg telegrams surface in Washington. Lieutenant Samuel Miller of the medical reserve corps is slightly wounded and attached to British forces.
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Prince
Pershing
Washington
Europe
Geo
Hugh L. Scott
Russia
Belgium
France
Serbia
Moumtania
Great Britain
Germany
South America
United States
Berlin
Count von Luxburg
Argentina
State Department
General Pershing
War Department
Samuel Miller
Medical Officers’ Reserve Corps
Lieutenant Miller
Lakeville
Pase
Halifax disaster death toll estimate reaches 1500
Ottawa reports the latest Halifax disaster toll at about 1500 as authorities ban importation of intoxicants into Canada after next Monday and set a manufacture ban for a later date. Inter Prerator Borden announces official measures amid tensions following Buenos Aires disclosure of telegrams from Caudt von Luxburg. Crowds in Berlin demand rupture of relations with Germany leading to tightened patrols.
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Canada
Borden
Ottawa
Buenos Aires
Caudt von Luxburg
Berlin
Tigel
Germany
Tragic Cascade of Crashes and Crimes Shocks City
A sequence of disasters and crimes rattles the region. A deadly collision near Breeden Ends four lives and injures one. A train wreck near Pittsburgh leaves sixteen dead and many injured amid a chaotic scene. A bank president shoots his cashier in a fatal duel over leadership, sparking shock and speculation about motives. Authorities link broader unrest and wartime fears to the incidents as investigations unfold.
Diverse War Era Incidents Reported Across Cities
The report details multiple events from Detroit Fort Wayne Milwaukee San Francisco Milwaukee and Fort Worth. Individuals named include Alphonse St Pierre Franz Schidenberg and Charles R Wage. Mentions of a German spy plan a naval ship rivet ceremony and a midair collision killing three aviators Arthur Webster Russell Jenner and Cyril Baker.
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Alphonse St. Pierre
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Mich
St. Pierce
New Jersey Engineer Regiment
Fort Worth
Tex
Arthur K. Webster
Kingston
Russell Jenner
Kimesville
Ontario
Cyril A. Baker
Keuc
Ingisod
Sugar shortage blamed on Western Hemisphere exports
White House release cites heavy sugar movement to Europe as cause and warns prices could reach 25 to 30 cents a pound without price restraint. Francis J. Heney accuses packing interests of forming a powerful food trust. General Crozier blamed for failing to supply guns. War Dept moved to order 1,000,000 troops before US entry. General Sharpe testifies on quartermaster issues.
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Fond
Hoover
White House
Washington
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Senator Newlands Dies in Washington After Short Illness
Personal Senator Francis Grinith Newlands of Nevada died of heart failure in Washington after a brief illness. An authority on railroad and waterway legislation, he was born near Natchez Mississippi on August 28 1848 and became Nevada’s citizen in 1888. He served in the Fifty third through Fifty seventh congresses.
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Francis Grinith Newlands
Nevada
Washington
Senator Newlands
Congress
Natchez
Miss
European War News and Battles Reported Across Fronts
Kaiser Wilhelm calls for world peace by force if needed as Italian forces regain ground on the Asinge plateau under Austro German pressure. Mannheim in Germany reportedly bombed by a British air squadron. Brest Litovsk talks on hold with German terms rejected by Russia. Lloyd George addresses Parliament on war aims. British torpedoed ship Stephen Purness sunk. casualty counts and officer losses released. Military casualties and dispositions for week ending December 15 also summarized.
Plan War Session In Iowa As War Strains State Finances
Governor Harding signals a special war session of the Iowa General Assembly for ten to twelve days in January to address war costs and economic conditions. Legislation would authorize the State Council of Defense, fund state institutions, and handle holdings amid debt and rising coal and clothing prices. Special elections will appoint replacements. per diems are set at ten dollars with an estimated two thousand dollars daily cost. The same legislature body would reconvene with limited staff and no broad general legislation.
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W. L. Harding
Thirty Seventh General Assembly
State Council of Defense
State Board of Control
General Assembly
Board of Control
Tts
Thirty Seventh
Milton B. Pitt
Harrison County
House
Moore
Cedar Rapids
Senate
Carroll
Greene
Charles G. Helmer
Army
Cedar County
A. W. Jackson
Harding Sa Yn
Paroles Granted for Ft Madison Inmates Before Christmas
The Iowa state board of parole approved releases for twenty one inmates from Ft Madison prison, with names unreleased. The action follows its recently adjourned session and is expected to include some notorious inmates among those set free on Christmas morning. Two Army deaths at Camp Dodge raise total mortalities to twenty since opening. Private Charles Anderson of Grassy Butte North Dakota died of pneumonia, same illness claimed Private B Wales of Minneapolis, a medical corps member at the base hospital.
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Iowa State
Ft. Madison
State Board of Parole
Camp Dodge
Camp Hodge
Charles Anderson
Grasgery Butte
N. D
B. Wales
Minneapolia
To Medical Corps
Census January Plan To Register State Population
State census committees met in the governor's office to set a January census with a three to four day registration period. The count will cover manpower, women’s work, and industrial facilities. Committees led by Coffin Urick Wrightman and Pierce Barney Blise will prepare questions for manufacturers and for farm labor and crops.
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Statehouse
W. E. Coffin
A. L. Urick
George Wrightman
James M. Pierce
W. B. Barney
Dee Moines
R. K. Blise
Ames
Statewide plan targets social disease care in hospitals
May interns consider a new health regulation under Dr. G. H. Sumner. The proposal would place men and women afflicted with social diseases in hospitals for treatment until cured. Doctors would report every case as with contagious diseases. County medical associations would care for patients, medicines supplied via county supervisors, and funds appropriated to the medical society for transfer to charity groups.
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Board of Health
G. H. Sumner
Sumner
Medical Society
Red Cross
Des Moines Coal Prices Cut by State Chief
The federal commission prompted action, Chas Webster announced coal prices in Des Moines at 5.14 delivered and 4 a ton at mines, effective immediately and tentatively subject to revision. Webster also lowered county mine price by 40 cents, aligning with Mayor MacVicar’s fuel panel findings. Butler of Port City was sent to Camp Dodge after failing to appear for a required physical exam.
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Des Moines
Fet
Chas. Webster
Des Moises
MacVicur
Webster
Butler
James R. Butler
Port City
Benton County
Ite
Camp Dodge
Teach Bandmen First Aid Work at Camp Dodge
Regimental bands at Camp Dodge will learn basic first aid under the regimental surgeon to gain familiarity with aid practices. The program aims to keep them ready to assist organizations while not on front duty. Colored soldiers’ pay proceeds show rising fortunes as funds move south shortly after monthly pay, BR, M. Whedom notes.
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Camp Dodge
Moncey
RhGth Insantry
Br, M, Whedom
Nightless Nights Shut Off Exterior Signs and Lights
Des Moines reports a federal order by Charles Webster, fuel administrator for Iowa, requiring removal of all outdoor advertising signs and street lighting on nightless Thursdays and Sundays. Interior store lights may stay on until stores close, with minimal lighting for safety. The decree, effective December 15, enforces strict shutdowns on signage and exterior illumination to curb excess energy use.
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Des Moines
Charles Webster
Iown
United States Fuel Administration
Start Thrift Stamp Campaign in Des Moines
Homer A Miller state director of the war savings stamp campaign urges action to sell government stamps in Iowa. He notes the two billion subscription equates to one dollar every thirty seconds since Christ. Posters have arrived for immediate distribution showing a child and the slogan Save your child from autocracy and poverty buy War savings stamps with a Joan of Arc image to appeal to women.
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Des Moines
Homer A.miller
Iowa
Christ
Miller
Joan of Arc
Coal Center Refuses Iowa Coal Sales Demand
Des Moines coal dealers and mine operators in Coal Center refused to accept orders for Iowa coal at $8.15 per ton, the price set by Federal Fuel Administrator Charles Webster. Mayor John MacVicar, head of the local fuel committee, telegrammed Dr. H. A. Garfield to report the dealers' stance.
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Des Moines
Charles Webster
Follaws
John MacVicar
HW. A. Garfield
Escapee from Vaterland Captured in Bronx City
Fred Orth, 48, a former Aryemas of the German ship Vaterland, fled federal authorities. Captured at Bronx City and brought to Council Bluffa, he was turned over to Deputy U S Marshal Floyd Hendricks for safekeeping. Orth came to America with Waler on Aug 11 1914 and stayed aboard until June 1915. He has since worked as a section hand near Denison.
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Danigon
Council Bluffe
Fred Orth
Aremas
Bronx City
Council Bluffa
United States
Floyd Hendricks
Orth
America
Waler
Denison
Fire destroys main lab at Muscatine station
Government losses estimated at 460,000 after a blaze at the United States biological station near SF airport. Fire trucks battled through mud on an eight mile run as water pressure failed, hindering containment of the large embers filled structure completed three years ago.
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Muscatine
United States
United States Biologial Station
Sfairport
Maccatine Fire Department
Farmer Indicted for Opposing Draft in Des Moines
Abraham Moore a Van Meter farmer has been indicted by the federal grand jury for opposing the draft, conspiring with the Red Cross and attempting to influence young men to evade the selection process.
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Farmer
Des Moines
Red Cross
Abraham Moore
van Meter Farmer
Service Flag With Fifty Nine Stars Dedicated
The Methodist Episcopal church honored a Hag service flag bearing fifty nine stars. Families of the men depicted placed the stars, honoring their service.
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Perry
Burt Is Patriotic Town in Iowa County
Burt Iowa a patriotic town with 624 residents 41 Red Cross members and 22 000 pledged to Liberty Loan Twenty nine residents serve in the U S army with eight more in Red Cross nursing A $1600 subscription supported the Y M C A Women led by Mrs W T Teters study Red Cross work sewing and making dressings The workshop produced 150 garments 28 percent hospital tin en and home knitting yielded wristlets mittens and scarves for soldiers
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W.T. Teters
Red Cross
Convention Meeting Highlights War Time Food Conservation
Iowa City hear from Dr Ray Wilbur former Iowa boy now president of Stanford University on food conservation and wartime saving. Attending were Homer A Miller state war savings chairman W W Marsh of Waterloo and Mrs Frances B Whitely of Webster City. Winterset ceremony bids farewell to forty one men headed to national army training camps with a Des Moines speaker and patriotic music. Each volunteer will carry a lunch box filled with home cooked eatables.
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Iowa City
Ray Wilbur
Iowa
Leland Stanford University
Homer A. Miller
Iowa National Bank of
Des Moines
War Savings Campaign
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Francia BE. Whitley
Webster City
National Council of Defense
Winterset
National Army
Camp Dodge
Futhresl
W. Byers
Humboldt Honors Frank Gotch
Humboldt and surrounding areas paused as the town paid tribute to Frank A. Gotch the former world wrestling champion. The widow and family kept home as services followed his death last Sunday after a prolonged illness and Gotch was laid in Union Cemetery with the community honoring his memory.
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Humboldt
Frank Gotch
Humiboldt
Frank A. Gotch
Gotch
Pittsburgh Evangelist Claims Sioux City Vice Worse Than East
Dr Charles G Jordan of Pittsburgh asserts during a city visit that vice conditions in Sioux City surpass those in New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago and other eastern cities. He notes that in a twelve block downtown stroll he was accosted by about ten prostitutes in a recent night.
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Sig
Sioux City
Charles G. Jordan
Pittsburgh
New York
Pitttaburgh
Chicago
Harvey Lee Returns to State Prison After Escape
Harvey Lee, returned from Sacramento by Guard Phelan, is back in the state prison and announces plans to settle down and earn a living. The return followed his escape from the same institution.
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Harvey Lee
J. Madison
Sacramento
Cal
Phelan
Blodgett Indicted Over Draft Mail Literature
Des Moines D. Blodgett was indicted by the federal grand jury on a charge of violating the patronage act by mailing literature that opposed and condemned the draft.
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Blodgett
Des Moines
D. T. Blodgett
Federal Grand Jury
Congress
Benson joins aviation service as last year’s captain enlists
Bin Boynton of Ames, former Amog basketball captain, has enlisted in the aviation service and awaits call. He has served at Ames and officiated Camp Dodge and Simpson games, remaining in the area while enlisted.
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Joina Aviation Corps
Ames
bin" Boynton
Amog
Aviation Service
Two-Year Gap in License Sparks Wedding in Council Bwika
B Roy Levitt and Milas Jasen Millard wed at the parsonage of the 1st Christian Church after a previous two year lapse in license. Objections by the bride's parents hindered the first attempt, the groom now reaching his majority, and the couple celebrate with the ceremony.
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Council Blutty
Usluy
B. Roy Levitt
Milas Jasen Millard
Council Bwika
1St Christian Church
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