Pan-America faces postwar fate under Monroe doctrine
Washington reports Pan-American leaders at the Pan-American Scientific congress hear Director General John Jarrett predict a shift from the Monroe doctrine to a Pan American oath for defending sovereignty. He warns both victors and vanquished in Europe will oppose America after the war and urges unity to preserve integrity and sovereignty across American republics.
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Washington
United States
Pan-America
Western Hemisphere
America
American Republia
Public Demonstrations Barred in Copenhagen
Copenhagen authorities ordered no public demonstrations as Ford peace delegates arrived. After hotel registration, the executive committee urged strict compliance while in Denmark. In Stockholm farewell crowds sang patriotic tunes as the delegation departed. A Reuters dispatch reports the Jord party may sail next Wednesday for Rotterdam on the A. P. Bernstorff.
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Copenhagen
London
Ford
Croan
Ins
Denmark
Stockholm
Reuter
Rotterdam
A. P. Bernstorff
Wilsons to Hold Reception in Hot Springs
Dee Wilson and his wife plan a New Year reception in the hotel public lounge tomorrow as they spend their honeymoon in Hot Springs. The event invites neighbors and guests from miles around to meet the chief executive and his wife and join Hot Springs winter colony residents in welcoming them.
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Hot Springs
Dee Wilson
Worker for the Allies Threatened by Plotters
Mrs Nina ZL Dur yes returned from France where she aided relief efforts since hostilities began. In Newark a well dressed man warned her that stopping aid to the Allies would bring severe consequences, signaling a new German propaganda phase.
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Buryeea
America
Nina ZL
Gay Farewells In Many Cities Across Nation
A federal prohibition shift sparks nationwide revelry and closures. In San Francisco crowds celebrate the end of an era as 2 a.m. liquor bans spark lively scenes and confetti in the streets. Boise reports 150 saloons shut at midnight as drastic prohibition takes effect. wholesalers purge stock and shipments rush in.
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San Francisco
Boise
Dane
Maho
Chicago and Denver New Year Celebrations Worldwide
Chicago officials report two and a half million dollars spent on New Year festivities with hotels and cafes packed and dancing features. Denver witnesses a dry countdown with clubs framing midnight celebrations and saloons closing. New York reports a record year end revelry across Broadway with limited late liquor permits.
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New York
Broadway
French Submarine Monge Sunk by Austrian Flotilla
Berlin reports an Austro-Hungarian flotilla including the cruiser Helgoland and five destroyers destroyed the French submarine Monge in the Adriatic off Durazzo Albania. The Monge built in 1909, 167 feet long, 392 tons, crew of 24, and all but two sailors were captured.
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Berlin
Sayville
N. Y
Vienna
Monge
Adriatic
Durazao
Albania
Tennessee Dems Back Wilson for Re election
Nashville December 3. The Democratic state committee met in session here and endorsed President Wilson for re election, signaling unified party support ahead of the national race. The action solidifies backing from state party leaders and aligns with broader Democratic campaign strategy.
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Nashville, Tenn
Democratic State Committee
Wilson
New Year Resolve Calls to Embrace a Bright Future
A poetic exhortation urges leaving the past behind and facing the new year with optimism. It encourages actions over words, unity with a hopeful chorus, and a steady, purposeful march toward progress. The message promotes joy, resilience, and doing one's best as the year begins.
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Etrace
Sinking Of Ancona Report Confirms Lax Rescue Conduct
The Austro Hungarian inquiry into the sinking of the Ancona concludes the submarine offered ample time for passengers to board lifeboats but the crew failed to rescue them adequately, due to disloyal actions and poor boat lowering. The commander was punished and indemnity talks with the United States noted, with potential future discussion on submarine warfare law.
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Seone
Imperial
Royal Marine
Ancona
Imperial and Royal
Washington
Imperial and Roval
Old Fair at San Diego Dies New Exposition Opened
San Diego witnessed New Year events marking the Panama California Exposition opening. Thousands, including locals, joined at the fair grounds for the celebration. A military and naval review highlighted the day, with diplomas awarded by President Davidson for cooperation during the year. The evening began with aerial bombs and a siren blast billed as the world’s largest.
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San Diego
Cal
San Diegans
Far Grounds
A. Davidson
Gorlock
China names provisional president in revolutionary move
A cablegram from Yokohama reported Shen Chun Shen of Canton named provisional president of China by revolutionists. The message says Klangél province joined the revolt against Yuan Shikai, advancing the anti imperial upheaval.
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China
Shen Chun Shen
San Francisco
Canton
Klangél
Yuan
Honest Hawaii prosecutor says job blocked honesty and happiness
San Francisco December 31 Jeff McCain former United States district attorney for Hawaii arrived by steamer Great Northern and explained he left his post because he could not be both honest and happy in it He said island affairs are controlled largely by firms with a hand in much of the territory His efforts to curb wrongdoing made him unpopular and he cited two main causes for his unpopularity including his attempts to stop certain activities.
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San Francisco
Jeff McCain
United States
Territory of Hawaii
Great Northern
McCarn
Government land condemnation values noted in filings
A parcel needed by the government was appraised at 140000 dollars in condemnation proceedings, while another government owned portion twice as large was valued at 170000 dollars. The related recommendation to the Department of Justice urged letting condemnation lings lapse and referenced prize fining.
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Department of Justice
McCarnald
Canada to raise overseas forces to 500000 soldiers
Premier Robert L. Borden announced Canada will raise authorized overseas troops from 250000 to 500000 to mark the new year. Current totals show 261110 enlisted nationwide and 118002 sent to Europe, with about 50000 on the firing line and only one casualty aboard Atlantic transports.
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Robert L. Borden
Canada
Europe
Machne
Atlantic
British cruiser Natal sinks after harbor explosion
London reports the British cruiser Natal sunk in harbor after an internal explosion. About 400 survivors, admiralty silent on location. The loss follows other wartime disasters, with the Natal described as a major naval blow and a ship laid down 11 years ago. The vessel carried Whitelaw Reid's body from Portmouth to New York in 1912.
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London
Natal
Admiralty
Tention
Sheerness
Irene
Brown
Shearnewe Narhor
Triumph
Majestic
Dardanelles
Portamouta
Whitelaw Reid
New York
Three Towns Ruined by Honduras Earthquakes
San Salvador dispatches report that Talgut Las Flores and San Sebastian in Honduras were completely ruined by recent earthquake shocks. American interest in Greenland centers on obtaining cryolite from Tingut quarries at the southern extremity of the land, which supply nearly all the cryolite used worldwide.
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Honduras
San Salvador
Talgut
Las Flores
San Sebastian
Republic
Greenland
Tingut
Four in Conflict on New Year’s Morn Event
On New Year’s Morn four people were involved in a conflict. One man named Padly was injured and several others sustained knife wounds. Police reported a chaotic scene with multiple assailants and ongoing investigations. Names and exact locations were limited in the readable text.
Free-for-all on South Main ends in multiple injuries
A chaotic melee on South Main Street early today left John Dervineh with a deep left cheek cut and John Devanst with a bad facial wound, while Joe Royer and McDonald suffered lesser injuries. Police report a four-person fall during the brawl near a stall, with one fighter spilling wares and several teeth knocked loose.
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John Devanni
Welock
John Dervinchy
McDonald
Dervish
Deritsch
Dean
John Devanst
Hutter
Joe Foyer
Cal
New Year Celebration at the Silver Bow Club
The Silver Bow Club hosted a New Year party in a transformed ballroom with ornate lighting and color effects. Guests filled the dining rooms and library for midnight dinner, while 30 tables showcased large bonnets as centerpieces. Mrs Elsie Wallin and her mother are listed as registered at the Argyle.
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Silver Bow
Hutte Wath
Christman
Apaciowa
The
Ee Son
Explosion in Laredo kills fifteen and injures many
A blast wrecked box cars with grenades killing fifteen people on a road near Laredo Texas and injuring score others, while damage spread into Mexico. In a separate line, obituary notice states actor Tomass Salving died in Florence Italy.
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Laredo
Texan, Dee
Mexico
London
Tomass Salving
Tallan
Florence
Italy
Sweet Sixteen Welcomed With Music and Feasting
The Butte Montana New Year celebration welcomed Sweet Sixteen at midnight with crowds in the streets and lively dancing. Auto horns and bells filled the air as cafes and halls offered music and festivities into the early hours. Hotels were decorated, crowds thronged downtown, and many venues filled beyond capacity as residents celebrated with professional entertainment and social club participation.
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Butte
Montana
Busiene
Talien
Catew weFn Lavlady
Aeveral
Sollalng
Clu
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