Wilson Note Sparks Mixed British Press Response
London dispatch reports most evening papers view President Wilson's note as an adequate response to King George's prorogation and wartime aims, with The Manchester Guardian offering notable caution about Allied actions and possible German influence. Washington seeks detailed, practical positions from belligerents to define terms for peace.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
George
Manchester Guardian
Germany
Washington
England
United States
Switchmen Win Liberal Raise In Arbitration Award
Eight hour day and a five cent hourly increase with straight pro rata overtime are granted to switchmen employed by thirteen eastern and middle western railroads. The maximum rate rises from thirty five to forty cents per hour. Union and railroad members filed minority reports.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Board of Arbitration
Arbitration Board
Winner of Six Day Wheel Race in Madison Square Garden
Oscar Egg and Marcel Dupuy won the twenty fourth annual six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden as it closed at 11 o clock tonight in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Oscar Egg
Marcel Dupuy
Madison Square Garden
Gardner Renounces Mann for House Speakership
Cincinnati dec 23 Representa tive Augustus P Gardner of Massachusetts repudiates Republican Leader Mann over his support for Wilsons peace note and backs Lenroot of Wisconsin for speaker. Gardner calls Manns leadership harmful and says the world must see the destruction of the Hapsburg and Hohenzollern dynasties. Washington reports say Gardner s move signals a major shift in GOP power dynamics as progressives push for policy change.
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Cincinnati
Augustus P. Gardner
Massachusetts
Congress
James R. Mann
Wilson
Lenroot
Wiscon
Mann
Gardner
Washington
House
Clark
Maya
Russian Romanian frontline retreats as war coldly grinds on
Russian rear guards withdraw north in Wallachia and Dobrudja as heavy fighting rages between the Buzeu and Sereth rivers. Hardau mont near Verdun sees big gun activity while Macedonian front battles stall due to weather. British shipping losses reach twelve percent. holiday guests noted on Dougherty Street.
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Associated Press
Wallachia
Dobrudja
Buzeu
Sereth
Hardaumont
Verdun
Mexican Cities Not Taken by Villa Forces
Consul General Garcia in El Paso says Carranza officials report Chihuahua and Torreon not captured and not in danger. Earlier rumors claimed Santa, Rosalia, and Torreon fell. 800 Carranza troops reportedly executed. Funston reports Villa attacked Torreon but outcome unclear. Villa was said to be near Bermejo, north of Torreon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garcia
el Paso
Carranza
Chihdahua
Torreon
Villa
Santa, Rosalia
Funston
San Antonio
Bermejillo
Tor Teon
Humans in North America 125000 Years Ago Found
Chicago reports that Florida geologist E. H. Sellars and Prof. Oliver P. Hay announce human bones dated to 125000 years ago. Fossils were found with mastodon and saber toothed tiger remains at Vera Florida, suggesting early inhabitants in North America.
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Associated Press
Chicago
North America
E. H. Sellars
Florida
Oliver P. Hay
Vera
Fla
Heavy Day's Business at Chambers for Judge Brand
Judge C H Brand of the superior court returned from a short visit to counties and held a heavy docket of chambers business at the courthouse. Cases heard or disposed included Herschel Carthers vs Tanner in junction granted and White vs Quattlebaum injunction from Jackson county granted. Two young lawyers passed the state bar and will be admitted soon.
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C. H. Brand
Superior Court
Chambers
Court House
Herschel Carthers
Tanner
Taylor
White
Samuel H. Sibley
Ion. Point
Brand
Tom Williams
Belgian Workmen Return Home Amid Complaints
Berlin reports 320 Belgian workmen transported to Germany have been sent back to their homes in response to complaints. Other cases are being investigated as quickly as possible.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Belgium
Germany
Wall Street Celebrates Gifts With Unprecedented Bonuses
In New York on December 23 bonuses were distributed to finance district workers on an unprecedented scale. A Christmas tree decorated the stock exchange floor marked the start of celebrations for employees and their families. Gifts were also provided to poorer families in the densely populated back yard of Wall Street.
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Associated Press
New York
Financial
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Wall Street
Weekend Weather Outlook for Gulf States
Moderate temperatures start the week with noticeably colder air after Wednesday and lingering cold thereafter. Generally fair skies prevail with rain possible early week along the coast and interior rain or snow likely Thursday or Friday in coastal and interior districts.
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Gulf States
Interior
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