Peace centenary amid war tides foreground Ghent treaty anniversary
The British and American centennial plans for marking the treaty of Ghent are postponed due to ongoing war. The American peace centenary committee aims to celebrate the ratification draft in February 1814 with church and school observances across states. The message urges a global example of peaceful relations among English speaking peoples, contrasting with Europe’s war.
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Prohibitionists to Try Again Amid Peace Age
A century of peace is discussed as armies move, with King Albert and various reports including failed prohibition efforts, a maid's death, and Austrian emperor illness. Local items cover highs and lows in Anaconda, Butte, and statewide news with youth exercises and theater notes.
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Prohibitionists Carry Fight to Next Congress
Washington reports that prohibitionists, undeterred by Hobson's failed constitutional amendment, plan to organize for the Sixty-fourth Congress. They claim a majority backed Hobson in a previous vote and anticipate renewed efforts to force a vote in the next session, with potential action on Senator Sheppard's measure. The opposition may gain 16 new members, possibly preventing a second defeat.
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Jewelry salesman found hacked to death in Wakefield
The body of Maurice Albertson, a Lawrence jewelry salesman, was found today in a Wakefield cellar. He had arrived with 2000 dollars in jewelry and disappeared Sunday after noon. Ten knife wounds were noted and authorities arrested Taig Crassidonio, a local shoe maker, on murder charges.
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Five Germans Desirable in Exchange for One Briton
The regraph reports efforts to learn if Germany would agree to civilian prisoner exchanges. The newspaper says Germany's reply demands five Germans released for each Englishman, calling it the only fair basis due to more Germans in England than Englishmen in Germany. Britain declined the proposal.
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Germans withdraw new war contribution demand
London dispatch says the German demand for a $100,000,000 war contribution was withdrawn from Brussels. The move followed protests by the American minister who contended the levy violated The Hague convention.
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Arizona Floods Ravage State From Phoenix To Border
Tucson reports record rainfall causing severe damage across much of the state. Three dead and hundreds of livestock lost as floods wash out bridges, fall lines, and power infrastructure. Towns including Nogales, Bisbee, Amailo, and Naco isolated amid ruined roads and farms. National guardsmen deployed to aid survivors as rail and irrigation systems suffer catastrophic losses.
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New Company Organized to Run Claflin Stores
New York Dec 2 Mercantile Store corporation organized under New York law to operate two retail Claftin stores. Alexander New of Kane at President. directors chosen by trustees. will hold stock in other plan corporations including HlTB Slatin group. Court proceedings to complete before transfer of ownership.
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Prince Eitel Frederick For Throne Of Hungary
London dispatch reports Germany pushes the candidature of Prince Eitel Frederick for the throne of Hungary. The Independence of Hungary is expected as a wartime result, with Petrograd sources cited by The Morning Post. The note places the event in the broader context of World War I diplomacy and prince’s bid.
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Pope Benedict Presses for War Prisoner Exchange Effort
Pope Benedict continues efforts for peace and seeks consent of belligerents to exchange prisoners. The pontiff faces difficulties and doubts renewed success, noting failures of prior truce and Christmas-season appeal. The article records his ongoing initiative amid mounting obstacles.
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Emperor Francis Joseph Reported Dying Again
Rome reports a circulating rumor that Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is dying. The tale states he has received the last sacraments.
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Prohibition Petition Drive Aims At 6 Million Signatures
Kansas, Iowa and Missouri officials plan a January meeting to launch a 120 day campaign to gather six million voter signatures for national prohibition. Speakers include Rep Tedmond P Hobson Eugene N Chafin and former Kansas Gov John P St John as the drive intensifies across the region.
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Archduke Eugene replaces Austrians' Field Marshal Potiorek
London dispatch cites Vienna report on Austrian defeat by Servians and announces Field Marshal Potiorek has been superseded by General Archduke Eugene. The same stream notes Mount Etna activity with tremors felt in Syracuse and Taormina as disturbances continue.
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Honors paid dead prince brings relief in Maubeuge
The wounded German prince of Saxe Meiningen died after a skull fracture in a clash with a French Chasseur in Maubeuge. The town, under German control, granted him funeral honors, while a nurse's plea and a German officer's gratitude highlighted the tense border situation.
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Investigation in Catherine Winters disappearance casedeepens in Indiana
Newcastle Indiana December 22 Dr Wiley A Winters father of Catherine Winters who vanished from her home in 1915 and sparked a nationwide search appeared before the Henry county grand jury Prosecutor Walter R Myers who signed the affidavit accusing a conspiracy to murder Catherine and later dropped the case refused to discuss Winters appearance or Sheriff Yosts claim that Winters did not appear voluntarily
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Mission worker wounds Canadian minister in Toronto
The Reverend P. Scott, pastor of St John’s Presbyterian, was shot on Broadview Avenue by Montreal mission worker Harry Asher. Asher said he targeted Scott for revenge over insured mission work and was arrested. A separate news note reports Koskoff, claimed to be the oldest woman in the United States, died here.
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Belgian King Albert Praise For Loyal Belgians In Wartime Stand
King Albert spoke to the Associated Press from a Flemish town hall as German shellfire battered the area. He praised his soldiers for halting the invaders toward Dunkirk and Calais and urged Americans to help with relief as Belgium's hour of trial continued. The monarch, modest and outspoken, thanked the American people for food aid and predicted a future return to Brussels with his army.
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PERIOD OF PROSPERITY FORECAST BY SCHWAB WITH WAR CONTRACTS
New York dispatch reports Schwab, head of Bethlehem Steel, predicting a period of prosperity as European wartime contracts boost U S manufacturing. He cites increased transportation needs and a manufacturing revival, noting details of wartime supply contracts and a prior Olympic rescue involvement. He avoids confirming the Audacious incident, citing honor.
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