Germany seeks grounds for US withdrawal of attache pair
Washington reports Germany demands reasons for US demand that Captain BoyEd and Captain von Papen leave the United States. Secretary Lansing refuses to disclose facts or sources. The State Department insists the two attaches are not welcome and must depart, with no safe conduct requested by Germany. Count Bernstorff denies Mexican counterrevolution links.
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State Department
Kernstein
Washington
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United States
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Count Bernstorff
Berlin
Gerard
New York
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Dumba
Austria
Wilson
Boy-Ed
Mexico
Count von Bernstorff
Escape of Japanese Prince After Submarine Attack
London reports the British steam ship Japanese Prince was attacked by a German submarine but managed to escape. Details and exact fate remain unclear.
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London
Federal bill seeks payment of West Virginia debt to Virginia
Congressman Hunter Moss of West Virginia introduced a bill to have the federal government pay thirteen million dollars owed by West Virginia to Virginia for Civil War era railroad and related benefits. Passage is widely regarded as unlikely.
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Washington
Hunter Moss
West Virginia
Congress
Old Dominion
Moss
Virginia
Carranza Leaves Monterey for Saltillo with U.S. envoy
General Carranza and his party departed Monterey today for Saltillo, his former home, escorted by John R. Silliman, special representative of the United States government.
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Saltillo
Monterey
Mexico
John R. Silliman
United States
Peace Talks Generate Little Interest in Britain
London reports show Britons expect Austro Hungary and Germany to seek peace only if allowed by their rulers. The focus is on a joint Allied war council in Paris led by General Joffre, hoping to intensify the fight and resolve Balkan diplomatic issues. Greek and Balkan shifts hint at continued entente pressure and Greek resistance to concessions amid uncertain Saloniki moves.
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Constantine
M. Venizelos
National Liberal Party
Women suffrage march and White House meeting
Washington and the nation observe a suffrage demonstration as 400 women meet with President Wilson in the East Room. They present petitions, introduce the Susan B Anthony amendment in Congress, and march to the White House seeking support for a constitutional amendment.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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Oregon
Frances Jolliffe
California
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Susan B. Anthony
Representative Baker
Meyer London
New York
Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Anne Martin
Nevada
Jolliffe
Five More Indictments Crown New York Ship Destruction Case
Five additional indictments were returned against Robert Fay Walter Scholz Max Breitung Dr Herbert Keinzle Engiebert Bronkhorst and Paul Daeche. They are charged with conspiracy to commit murder assault with deadly weapons and to destroy ships. The prior indictments charged attempts to destroy ships.
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New York
Robert Fay
Walter Scholz
Max Breitung
Herbert Keinzle
Engiebert Bronkhorst
Paul Daeche
Villa Escapes toward Chihuahua as Carranza pursues
Villa retreats through Sahuaripa toward Chihuahua with Carranza cavalry in pursuit. General Dieguez, arriving from Hermosillo, confirms the pursuit and reports Villa’s rear guard spotted by Colonel Beltram.
Senate Reopens With New Senators Sworn In
The Senate met at noon and swore in 23 new senators. It reconvened and adjourned at 4 02 p m until noon Tuesday. The House also met at noon with Speaker Clark reappointed. Rules of the last House were adopted with changes and adjournment set for 4 05 p m until noon Tuesday.
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House
Clark
Three Cities Vying for 1916 Democratic National Convention
Washington authorities narrow the 1916 Democratic convention race to St Louis Chicago and Dallas with Dallas holding the largest delegation. San Francisco fades from contention as the national committee meets to choose time and site with a one day session unlikely and a first ballot not expected to yield a winner. Southern members favor Dallas while Chicago and St Louis compete with strong lobbying efforts.
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White House
Venée
Ch'Meo
France Will Not Consider Peace Until Allied Victory
Albert Thomas declares no peace while Alsace Lorraine remains unsettled and Belgium Serbia regain homes nations. German imperialism and Prussian militarism must be destroyed. peace depends on allied victory and neutral support as France presses forward. Speech at memorial gathering signals cabinet stance.
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Serbia
Paris
France
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M. Thomas
West Virginia and Virginia Forecast Quiet Weather
A general forecast for West Virginia and Virginia calls for fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. No significant storms or precipitation expected, keeping skies mostly clear and temperatures steady.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Congress opens with pledges of defense bills and budget
Congress organized for the 1914 session with a large defense agenda. Four hours in the House produced hundreds of bills while the Senate elected Clark of Arkansas as president pro tempore and adjourned awaiting President Wilson's address. The budget exceeds last year by about 170 million dollars for army and navy expansion, with preparations for possible war across seas.
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Marshall
White House
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Joe Cannon
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Great Britain
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Walsh
Montania
Brand Whitlock Arrives in Toledo to Warm Welcome
American minister to Belgium Brand Whitlock arrived at 3 PM to a citywide celebration that made the day a holiday. He declined to discuss Belgian conditions or his return reasons, said he would sail from New York December 28 to Brussels, and a public reception drew thousands.
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Dee
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
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Ford Peace Party Heads to Norway on Oscar II
New York report states 179 members of the Ford peace party travel aboard the steamship Oscar II en route to Norway. The Frederick VIII is booked for twenty five persons who will join the Mord party in Norway this week.
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Ford Peace Party
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Labor Peace Council Funded by German Agent Probe
United States Attorney H Snowden Masaslall said the Labor National Peace Council was financed by Franz von Rinterles via David Lamar to stir strikes in munition plants. C H Canode and William F Kramer were summoned to testify as the investigation widens with grand jury subpoenas for Leon members tied to the council.
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United States
H. Snowden Masaslall
Inaour
National Peace Council
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Davi Laimay
Mr Compers
Samuel Compers
American Federation of Tebor
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Liabor
Grand
Franz von Rinterles
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Tower of London
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Germany
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Fowler
Illinois
Council
Buchanan
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Henry B. Martin
Herman Schulters
Martin
Schulters
Lamar
Anti-Trust League
Paris War Office Returns Nothing New
Paris reports the war office has nothing to add to the preceding communication. The brief dispatch notes no new information on current operations as of December 6.
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Paris
War Office
Congress Seeks Record Peace Time Budget Over 1.28 Billion Dollars
Washington reports the administration proposes a total outlay of 1 285 857 808 dollars for the coming year, up 170 853 614 from last year. The rise is driven by military preparedness, with over 116 million for direct army and navy expenditures and funds for coast defense and fortifications.
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