British policy on contraband and cotton pressure debate
The Foreign Office regrets delays for merchants not violating neutrality as contraband copper and other goods are found hidden in cargo. It cites shipments requiring shifting cargo for inspection. The claim that the American protest enjoys presidential approval stirs comment, with London wary of using measures to appease Congress. Officials say cotton depression stems from overproduction, not government action.
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American Wounded in Invasion by Turks Near Batum
London reports say the American manager White was wounded during a Turkish invasion of a British copper property near Batum. He escaped with other foreign officials as 1,500 employees were overwhelmed and evacuated. The Ruggan government moved to reoccupy the mine after the attack on the 24,000 ton monthly producer.
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Associated Presgy
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White
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France to seek larger share of world trade
Paris reports France will try to gain Germany’s former trade dominance by expanding access in all markets. Commerce Minister Thomson addressed merchants and manufacturers urging active outreach. A committee of key Lorraine industries and financial groups was formed to organize the expansion effort.
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Germany
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Tod
China to Adopt Ten Year Presidential Term
Pekin December 29. Announcement of amendments to the republic's election laws was issued today. The most notable clause fixes the president's term at ten years, with potential indefinite extension if the senate votes two thirds that the political situation warrants.
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Russian Forces Again Master Austrians in Push Across Front
Russian troops unleash heavy assaults on German batteries near Bolimovo and press along both wings. They recapture Sumino trench with machine guns and prisoners, seize three guns near Snowlodz, and storm fortified villages Staro korezin and Semislavice. In western Galicia mud slows but yields progress. 50 000 Austrians captured in early December.
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Steinbach Invested by French Forces in Upper Alsace
December 29 report says French have occupied St Georges Belgium and gained ground in the Argonne while investing Steinbach in upper Alsace. German notes claim French shells misfire, dismissing French artillery as unreliable and blaming propaganda.
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Austrians Fleeing With Large Retreat Reported
Petrograd reports a sweeping Austrian retreat along the Lisko Sabek Dukla Zmigrad front. About 175000 Austrians are fleeing through corridor valleys and passes, with roughly 200 officers and 15000 soldiers captured in nine days, plus forty machine guns. Germans make isolated attacks south of Sklernieci.
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War fronts show slowing invaders amid prisoner woes
An official German report notes reduced activity along the Warsaw front while Austrian and Bosnian prisoners face strain. It cites 600 men per group captured near Kiev and unfit due to frost, with 300 Slavs surrendering near Tunoff. It also claims ground gains near Nieuwport Ypres and repulsed French attacks west of St Menthould and Sennheim.
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President Wilson calls for honest ship shipments
The note to Great Britain reflected the American position on neutral trade upheld by President Wilson. Diplomats and lawmakers discussed the move, with some expecting shifts in British attitude as U S industries recover, while ministers from the Netherlands and Belgium sought copies of the note and Senators urged action on copper and other shipments.
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England
Great Britain
United States
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Netherlands
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Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
Fim
Mexico
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Walsh
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Hoke Smith
Germany
War decision by referendum proposed by Senator Owen
Washington December 29 a constitutional amendment would require a majority voter approval to make aggressive war possible. The president's power to call troops would stay the same but a declaration of offensive war would be submitted to a referendum.
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United Sates
Owen
Russian Warship Threat Near Tripoli Alleged
Washington December 29 Captain Onan commanding the armored cruiser North Carolina reports a Russian cruiser and not an American vessel threatened to bombard Tripoli Syria. No American merchantman has been south of Alexandretta since December 9. The Russian cruiser Askold sent boats near Tripoli on December 25. crews were jeered, no shots fired, and no prisoners taken as Turkish authorities warned to imprison the crews. The Beirut reconnaissance is routine and the situation was quiet at Beirut.
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Syria
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Alexandretta
Athens
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Literacy test debate marks Senate session
Washington December 29 Senate debated the literacy test provision of the immigration bill. O Gorman argued the test is not a proper citizenship measure, stating literacy does not equal ignorance. Dillingham claimed the test would reduce low class labor but not beneficial immigration. Reed warned that opposition fears drive calls for total exclusion and that retaining the test would burden the Democratic Party.
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Wilson
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Democratic Party
Nec
Quiet Hartwell Sheriff Manages Jail Tension
Hartwell Ga December 29 Wariness surrounded Hartwell jail as Sheriff Johnson and a determined band of deputies stood vigil overnight The feared crossing of whites from Oconee county South Carolina to demand a prisoner surrender did not occur after the death of a black inmate on Monday The Hartwell Rifles remained in the armory ready to respond if needed and rumors of imminent violence faded
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Oconee County
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Town Fire Destroys Clarksville Block in Night Blaze
Clarksville Tennessee December 2 a large downtown fire destroyed an entire block in the business section. The blaze started about six thirty tonight and was under control by ten thirty. The fire caused about 250000 dollars in damage and prompted special aid from Nashville and Hopkinsville. A high wind hampered efforts as a downtown theater was damaged and insurance coverage noted.
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Nashville
Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville Gles
Helgoland Described as Second Gibraltar by Expert
New York December 29 United States diplomat Richard Wackerow former vice counsel at Breslau arrived from Genoa and said Helgoland is virtually impregnable with heavy guns mines and torpedo boats. He described the island as a second Gibraltar with cliff fortifications and German fleet positions guarding the approach. He noted 42 centimeter disappearing guns and renewed Antwerp earthworks and fortifications nearby.
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Helgoland
Richard Wackerow
United States
Breslau
Germany
Genoa
Wackerow
Gibraltar
Antwerp
Business Improving Declares President
President Wilson said callers report business in the United States steadily improving. Trade balance increased as imports minus exports reflected gains. Secretary Redfield told Wilson and the cabinet that American experts through December 26 showed imports exceeded by 38 million dollars.
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Wilson
United States
Redfield
Cabinet Today
Gotham merchant sues Dr Hopkins over wife bills
Francis Inc, a Fifth Avenue modiste, sues Dr J R Hopkins of Atlanta for 328 dollars in silks and fineries bought by Mrs Hopkins, charging them to her husband. The suit, filed in Fulton County Municipal Court, includes affidavits by J H Blue of Francis Inc and lists items such as lace hat, silk cape, plaid bag and feather accessories. The case ties to ongoing sensational divorce filings and a prior warning ad by Hopkins to tradespeople.
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Young man attempts death in two ways in Adaieville
Adaieville Ga December 29 Spe a young man Zed F Reynolds attempted to cut his throat then threw himself in front of a northbound passenger train half a mile north of the depot He earlier mailed and sent one and a half dollars to a kiln of the North Georgia Brick company Injuries from the crash are not thought to be serious and he is expected to recover He has relatives in Atlanta Clayton and Hazlehurst Reynolds has been in a bad mental state for some time per his employer
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Press of England Reviews Neutrality Protests in War
The review comments on neutrality debates amid wartime pressures as The Morning Post, The Express, Dead Graphic and The Daily Mall weigh the risks of blockades and the impact on neutral states. They note America’s potential losses and the need for pragmatic cooperation between nations to resolve the neutrality problem while avoiding wider conflict.
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Villa Calls for Energetic Measures and Prudence
Mexico City dispatch reports General Villa urging energetic measures and prudence to curb conspirators and ensure personal guarantees for foreigners. He vows to direct the Tampico capture campaign while noting widespread foreign requests for fictitious assurances. The message was sent from the San Diego bound steamer via wireless on December 29.
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Mistaken for Panther Guide Shot and Killed
Herbert Lathrop, a famed guide in Ventura, was shot last night after being mistaken for a panther by Floyd Perritt, a Los Angeles baseball pitcher. He died today, as officials investigated the fatal error amid mounting public attention. The incident coincides with a separate naval update from Seattle, where the battleship Oregon sailed for a two days trial cruise before commissioning on Saturday as part of the Panama Canal parade preparations.
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Gem Sunk by Mine In North Sea With Loss Of Crew
The Glasgow steamer Gem of about 500 tons was sunk in the North Sea after striking two mines. Two crewmen were rescued, while the fate of the remaining six aboard is unknown. The report notes the incident occurred in London on December 29.
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Use Fighter Rates to Boost Ship Purchase Bill
Washington reports from December 29 reveal evidence of inadequate ocean transport and unreasonable rate hikes since the European war. Secrecy officials Redfield and McAdoo say the cabinet findings support expanding shipping capacity. only half of typical merchant tonnage is in use, and freight charges have risen since July. The commerce committee, led by Senator Fletcher, will push the ship purchase bill with a plan to enlarge facilities to meet rising cargo demand. Cotton rates from New York to Liverpool jumped from 20 cents per hundred pounds in July to 40 in September and 75 cents in December, while Bremen rates rose from 20 cents to 3 dollars per hundred in December.
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Senate
Redfield
McAdoo
Fletcher
Commerce Committee
New York
Liverpool
Bremen
Bankers Across Americas Plan Southward Branch Links
American bankers host U S guests to push direct banking operations and branch connections with South American houses. Officials expect exchange of views at a conference, likely at the Pan American Union, to foster intercontinental money flows and investments. The plan stems from McAdoo's dealings with Sir George Palah. Sessions may run a week or more.
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Pan- American Union
Druggist Den A Bisbee on trial for thirteen deaths
Middlebury Virginia December 29 Dr Den A Bisbee Bristol druggist faced trial on four manslaughter charges after thirteen men died allegedly from wood alcohol poisoning linked to liquor sold by Bisbee Prosecution alleges the deaths were caused by his liquor Invigorating to the Pate and Sickly The Old Standard tonic Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is advertised as a true tonic for all ages at 60 cents.
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