Wilson Addresses Congress on Defense and Peace Policy
President Wilson, in a joint session, rejects claims of national unpre paredness and outlines a defense strategy based on a trained citizenry rather than a large standing army. He argues for National Guard development and emphasizes peace, trade, and aid to Europe amid war, urging steadfast adherence to American principles.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
House
United
America
Europe
Ball
Weather Forecast for Washington Dee and New Mexico
Forecast warns of generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with light winds and mild temperatures across Washington Dee and New Mexico. No significant precipitation expected though coastal areas may see brief showers in the afternoon.
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Washington, Dee
New Mexico
Steel breakthrough promises indestructible tools and taller structures
Professor A A Michaelson announced a new steel treatment at the National Academy of Sciences claiming the alloy gains several times the strength of current steel. He demonstrated with a bar twisted beyond its initial breakpoint, withstanding increasing forces, suggesting applications in warfare fortifications skyscrapers and longer bridges.
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Y Morning Journal
Chicago
Dev.s
National Academy of Sciences
A. A. Michaelson
Michaelson
JAP FLEET SEEKS GERMANS IN PACIFIC
Vice Admiral Ya shiro says Japan will continue naval duties while the war in Europe endures. The fleet, with an English fleet, searches German forces in South American waters. Foreign Minister Kato notes no decision on Kino-Chow or promises to China regarding Kiao-Chow.
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Europe
Baron Takaaki Kato
Japan
China
Steamer Vedra Burns at 6th Rocked in Storm Fire
A British gasoline laden steamer Vedra ran aground on the 6th during a gale. Only two men escaped death as the ship struck rocks and the cargo ignited, sparks and smoke visible. Rescue and salvage efforts followed amid rising flames.
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Vedra
Vedra Strikes Barrow岸 Fire Claims Crew in Fiery Wreck
The British steamer Vedra grounded near Barrow during a gale and exploded in flames from gasoline cargo. Only two of 36 crew escaped, severely burned, while most perished in the forecastle as rock holes ripped the cofferdam and flames swept the hull.
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Morning Journal
Barrow
Eng
Reserve Board and State Bank Entrance Talks Falter
The federal reserve board met with representatives of state banks and trust companies to discuss their entrance to the federal system but did not outline definite rules. A state bankers committee earlier said it could not solve the issue for now. further talks with reserve bank governors and the federal advisory council are planned next week.
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UBY Morning Journal
Washington
Dec
Federal Reserve Board
Richmond
American Bankers’ Association
Federal Advisory Council
Dynamite Theft Trial Yields Guilty Verdict in Butte
Lasar Tomieh was found guilty in Bozeman for stealing dynamite from the Stewart mine at Butte. Prosecutors say he planned to use the explosives to blow up the Miners' Union hall during June rioting. His defense claimed he was playing dominos or asleep. Sentence set for tomorrow. three other defendants remain to be tried.
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If Morning Journal
Lea
Bozeman
Mont
Lasar Tomieh
Stewart
Butte
Tomieh
Union Hall
Tomich
British Warship Sighted Off New York Shore
Shore observers sighted a four funnel British warship about twelve miles southeast of the highlands this afternoon. The cruiser was believed to be the Britania as it neared the coast near New York.
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New York
Highlands
Representations to Leaders Ordered Over Boundary Firing
President Wilson directed Garrison to send three batteries to Naco Arizona to handle any emergencies from cross border fire. Brigadier General Tasker Bliss was ordered to proceed to Naco with artillery while consuls warned Mexican factions to stop firing into US territory.
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Dew
Wilson
Garrison
Naco
Ariz
Tasker H. Bliss
Arizona
Mr. Garrison
Troops Ordered Back From Boundary at Naco
The Ninth United States cavalry moves one mile north of the border to avoid Mexican fire near Naco Sonora after sixty days in trenches. Two American cavalrymen died. 17 soldiers wounded on the American side, 29 Mexicans. Citizens urge embargo on munitions exports from Arizona ports as appeals to President Wilson continue.
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Naco
Ariz
United States Cavalry
Nueco
Sonora
Benjamin Hill
Maylorena
War Department
Arizona
Washington to End Present Conditions
Washington signals termination of current terms while Naco conditions appear more hopeful today than in the past two months.
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Washington
Naco
Artillery sent from Fort Bliss to Naco Arizona borders clash
Three batteries of Sixth field artillery from Fort Bliss will be dispatched to Naco to reinforce American forces amid ongoing border fighting. Col Greble leads the mission while the Ninth and Tenth United States cavalry remain on duty near Naco. Maytorena faction insiders warn of a possible attack and expect heavy ammunition shipments, denying embargo loosening.
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Arizona
Washington
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el Paso
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J. Greble
Sixth Field Artillery
Hatfield
Maytorena
Hill
Carranza
Villa-Maytorena
Sonora
Bliss to Halt Firing at Naco Arizona Mexican Border
Brig. Gen Tasker H Bliss commander of the southern department left San Antonio for Naco Arizona with Maj William H Hay and Lieut Matt Bristol to enforce a cease fire at Naco Mexico Three batteries of field artillery and two machine guns were ordered to report immediately with orders for others to move on short notice High explosive shrapnel and solid shot were shipped for the artillery on special trains.
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Tasker H. Bliss
Southern Department
Naco
Ariz
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Matt
Bristol
Bliss
Mexico
War News Of Yesterday Sees German Offense Pressured In Europe
German attacks south of Ypres meet repulse claims as Western fronts show daily concerted movements toward the coast. Berlin forecasts decisive action soon while Belgian coast bombardment proceeds with allied ships. East, Russians push Cracow, Dobczyce, Wieliczka battles. 6,000 plus prisoners cited. Emperor William ill. Japan signals ongoing duties with allied fleet hunt for Germans in South American waters. Colombia dismantles Cartagena wireless station amid neutrality protests.
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Ypres
Belgium
Flanders
France
Berlin
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Wieliecka
Lodz
Offensive Movement Begins in Belgium
The Morning Journal reports a renewed German push in Belgium as part of a broader war front. Allied and German actions stretch from Lodz to Ypres with heavy casualties amid harsh winter conditions. British and French briefings note German forces retain strength in the west while Russian fronts unfold around Cracow. The German emperor's bronchial illness in Berlin is also noted.
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Morning Journal
London
Poland
Cracow
Lodz
Violent German Attacks Repulsed in Belgium
Paris reports the French war office says a violent German attack on St. Eloy near Ypres was repulsed. The fighting remains intense in the forests and east of the Argonne with no other notable incidents to report.
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French War Office
Belgium
St. Eloy
Ypres
Argonne
Austrian War Office Reports widening Galicia Battles
An Austrian war office communique from Vienna reports increasing battles in west Galicia with Austrian forces driving the foe from positions at Dobrzyce and Wieliczko, taking over 5 000 prisoners including 27 officers. It notes renewed Russian assaults southwest of Piotrkow repulsed by German troops and no notable Carpathian activity.
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Amsterdam
London
Austrian War Office
Galicia
Dobrzyce
Wieliczko
Poland
Piotrkow
Carpathians
German War Review Finds Little Change
Berlin reports a weekly review of World War I situation through last week shows little change in both theaters. In the west the Allies launched several attacks that were repelled. German operations remain successful while headquarters hints that decisive action may come soon.
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London
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