War in West Sees Artillery Attacks and Stalled Fronts
European combat continues with no clear victors as five months of war pass. Austrians retreat in Galicia, Russians push across the Carpathians, and Polish fronts struggle between the Vistula and Pilica. Flanders and France see lull. Bougainville Island taken. London New Year marked quietly with limited honors.
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Associated Press
London
Europe
Galicia
Vienna
Carpathians
Poland
Vistula
Pilica
Flanders
France
Alsace
Bougainville Island
Solomon Islands
War cheer from Redfield foresees US prosperity in trade
Secretary Redfield in his New Year note to merchants says gloom is unwarranted as war effects fade and new commercial opportunities arise. He notes US debts to foreign nations are settled in goods and anticipates a future where the United States becomes a creditor nation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Redfield
Belgium
Poland
Tre
United States
War cost to United States in decreased exports
The European war has cost the United States 382,831,172 dollars in decreased exports according to a Commerce Department statement issued today. The figure reflects the impact on trade as the war continues.
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United States
Associated Peres
Washington, D. C
Department At Commerce
Optimism High For Northwest Texas Economy
Local and Panhandle residents interviewed by The News express optimism for the coming year. Bank leaders Ray Wheatley and FF Sullenberger predict improving conditions and long term prosperity if people plan and work together. Dumas banker W D Morrel says North Plains business is good and may surpass past years. Clarendon publisher M Warren notes improving conditions and growing confidence. Most merchants report solid December business with better prospects than last year.
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Panhandle
Texas
Ray Wheatley
Amarillo Bank & Trust Company
Ata
Ss. FF. Sullenberger
National Bank of Commerce
Morrel
First State Bank of Dumas
North Plains
M. Warren
Clarendon Newa
Worcester Paviors Holding Retention of Pheleppeness
Worcester advocates retention of the Philippines for U S naval strategy in war with Japan. Former Philippine Interior Secretary Worcester testified before the Senate Philippine Committee on a bill to enlarge Philippine self government.
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Worcester Pavors
Associated
Washington, D.C
Philippines
United States
Japan
Denni
Worcester
Seaate Philippine Committee
Unclear regional notice from Occidental Texas dispatch
Fragmentary report from AREDO Texas mentions a drought or shortage of foot at Monterey and cites Cowisnl Tiana describing a Beleian situation. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
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Monterey
Cowisnl Tiana
Times Editorial Welcomes U S Note on Detention
The Times in an editorial welcomes the American note protesting the detention of American commerce by British warships. It says the note shows justice and friendliness, reflecting a constructive stance amid war tensions.
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London
Nee
the Times
Local Friday Forecast Shows Clear Skies Across Cities
Weather bulletin lists Friday conditions as generally fair with clear readings in Dallas Texarkana Austin Corsicana Big Spring Waco Hillsboro Fort Worth Abilene Houston Wichita Paris San Antonio El Paso Sulphur Springs Washington and Texarkana. Temperatures range from the 40s to low 60s with cool to cold nights.
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Western Union
Dallas
Clear End
Texarkan
Austin
Big Springs
Waco
Hillsboro
Fr. Worth
Abilene
Houston
Wichita Paris
San Antonio
Paris
Fl Paso
Sulphue Springs
Fair
Waahachie
Texarkana
Canada Handles Labor Disputes and Compulsory Investigation
Canada introduces measures to manage labor unrest with compulsory investigation provisions. Government officials emphasize urgency in addressing imminent troubles and set framework for early resolution.
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Canada
Dartmouth Professor Advocates Public Regulation of Rail Wages
Professor Frank H. Dixon of Dartmouth told the American Economic Association that the United States should adopt a Canadian style act providing for compulsory investigation of labor conflicts and a stay of action until reports are complete. He urged permanent government investigators to represent the public and minimize strikes by informed mediation and arbitration, and said presidents should rarely intervene in labor disputes.
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Associated Peres
Princeton
N. J
American Economic Association
Frank H. Dixon
Dartmouth College
Dixon
United States
Massachusetts Women Earn Little With Low Wages Warned Of Hunger
Mrs Evans testified before the American Economic Association that many women and girls live on wages far below what is needed for a decent living. She cited surveys from Massachusetts where a six dollar week income leaves workers hungry and underfed, underscoring the push for a statewide minimum wage.
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Apaneintedt
Princeton
N. J
Dee
Glendoewer Iiyane
Boston
Pefore
American Economic Association
Evans
Massachusetts
Evane Enid
Masachusetts Commisseion
Womer
British US protest note on ship searches delays commerce
London and Washington issued a joint note detailing US objections to British searches of vessels delaying American trade. The document is viewed as highly significant, with a forthcoming reply expected next week and comment noting concise presentation of the cases involved.
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Ny Associated Roms
London
Dee
British Foreign Office
United States
Tila
Seven Suspects Go to Jury in Chandler Mine Murder Case
In Canon City Colorado the trial of seven defendants charged in the murder of William Kins a non union miner during the attack on the Chandler mine last April went to the jury after three days of arguments. The court adjourned over New Years.
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Canon City
Colo
Dee
Enarcel
William Kins
Chandler
Ian
Mexican campaign update and troop movements report
A wartime summary states Carranza forces in Mexico are active with Villareal leading troops to engage the enemy. A Laredo report notes General Herrera commands fifteen thousand men routing a Villista force commanded by Maximo Garcia after a water advantage and advance toward Torreon.
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Washington
Villareal
Jett Motterey
Laredo
Herrera
Maximo Gareia
Torreo
New York and Washington Exposition Opens With Pageantry
A sprawling report details inaugurations and celebrations across New York and Washington for the winter exposition. Officials from California and Spain attend as openings commence with parades, fireworks, and ceremonial speeches.
Happy New Year Po Yo In Wishing You A Blessed Year
A festive New Year greeting expresses sincere wishes for happiness, health, and spiritual vigor. The message hopes for uplifting companionship, resilient courage, and acts of kindness throughout the coming year, ending with a wish for Heaven’s peace.
German Proclamation Optimistic Despite War Strains
Wireless from official German communications says Germany remains firm and united as the year ends. It claims victory may attend them, and notes that in Poland near Lodz and Lowicz German troops have taken over 36,000 prisoners.
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London
Eri
Germany
Poland
Lodz
Lowiez
Berlin Interests in American Note on British Detention
Berlin reports focus on the U S protest to Britain over detention and searching of American ships. A Local Anfficer says Britain must meet America’s main demands, warning against opposing the United States. Other dispatches downplay Russian warnings in Galicia and deny Belgian gains near Lombartzydke.
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Berlin
United States
Great Britain
America
England
Russia
Galicia
Lombartzydke
Danish Vessel Hits Mine Off England in 31 December Report
The Danish steamer C. Helm from Savannah to Christiana laden with cotton struck a mine off Flamborough Head, England, and sank fifteen minutes later. All crew escaped in a lifeboat. several narrowly avoided injury from mine fragments. The note places Flamborough Head in the North Sea and recalls Paul Jones's famed 1770 naval victory.
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London
Dennish
C. Helm
Savannah
Christiana
Flamborough Head
England
Callamborough Head
North Sea
Paul Jones
Scandinavians Agree to Convoy Merchantmen to Detention
Helsingfors reports a Malmö conference of Scandinavian kings who approve warships to escort all Scandinavian merchant ships. The plan aims to detain them from belligerent warships amid escalating tensions.
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Petrograd
Novoe Vermya
Helsingfors
Gays
Malmo
Do Assur
South Africa to commandeer men for service abroad
Reuters from Pretoria reports the government will force men into service in Southwest Africa and the Union. Volunteer recruitment is deemed inadequate to meet military needs.
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South Africa
London
Reuter
Pretoria
Southwest Africa
The
Union
British Reoccupy African Bay at Christmas Day
Reuters dispatch from Cape Town reports Walfish Bay on Africa's southwest coast was re occupied by a strong British force on Christmas Day without opposition.
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London
Reuter
Cape Town
Walfish Bay
Africa
Drifted helmets from transport stir Welsh seaside excitement
In Porthiewal Wales crowds discuss the drifting helmets washed ashore. Officers confirm the helmets, used by British Indian and Egyptian troops, were cast off from a recently arrived transport at sea.
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Porthiewal
Wales
Transport
London
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