United States Clarifies Neutral Role On Europe Peace Effort
Secretary Lansing issued a second statement after White House concern that the initial note might be misread as a shift from neutrality. Diplomats expect frank replies and see the U S as a potential clearing house for terms while avoiding public disclosure of territorial specifics.
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Europe
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America
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Germany
Wilson Note Interpreted as Neutrality Guard
President Wilson's note to belligerents urging peace was explained by Secretary Lansing as not threatening U S entry into war. He said the note seeks to define each side's aims to safeguard American rights and may hasten a conclusion to the war.
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Wilson
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Lansing
White House
Lloyd George
Britain Reacts to Wilson Note Shocks Parliament and Press
London notes absolute surprise at President Wilsons note as government MPs and newspapers react. Ambassadors Page and foreign office briefing arrive with expected morning papers. Reports say US stance previously suggested no peace moves and allies await Germanys proposals for a conference.
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Great Britain
Wilson
Ambassador Page
Foreign Office
America
Washington
Germany
Lloyd- George
European Council
Inerlin
Amsterdam
James W. Gerard
Associated Press
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Lloyd-George
Famous Baptist Missionary Dead
The Rev John L. Deering D. D. a renowned Baptist missionary in Japan for 25 years died of spinal meningitis at Clifton Springs New York after word reached Providence Rhode Island on December 21 obituary notes his long service in Japan and illness prior to death
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Nations Seek American Help in 10 Million Pound Loan
The Russian, Japanese, British and French legations have informed the foreign office and the American legation of a desire for U S cooperation in the reorganization loan of 10 000 000 pounds sterling.
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America
Peking
Foreign Office
Denmark Approves Sale of Danish West Indies to U S
Denmark and Denmark’s folkething approve the treaty transferring the Danish West Indies to the United States. The purchase price is set at 25 million dollars with a plan for American territorial government on the islands. The move follows long secrecy and ties to naval strategy in the Caribbean.
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St. Croix
Day in Congress Sees Prohibition Move and Wilson Note Endorsement
The Judiciary committee ordered a favorable report on the national prohibition amendment. Senator Hitchcock introduced a resolution endorsing President Wilson's note to belligerents, referred to foreign relations. House resumed District of Columbia appropriation debate with General Scott testifying before military affairs. adjourned times noted.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Wilson
District of Columbia
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Military Affairs Committee
Entente Replies to Germany Form Separate Messages Before Christmas
London reports that allied governments will send simultaneous but textually distinct replies to Germany before Christmas. The notes reiterate shared principles on reparations and security, yet reflect differing wartime conditions for Belgium, Serbia, France, Romania and others. American mediation talks with James W. Gerard are considered a possibility.
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England
Belgium
Serbia
France
Roumania
Paul Rockwell Weds French Girl in Quiet Paris Ceremony
Paul Rockwell formerly of the foreign legion and brother of aviator Kiffen Rockwell married Jeanne Leygues daughter of former minister George Leygues in Paris yesterday. The ceremony was quiet as both families are in mourning after Rockwell’s death on the French front.
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George Leygues
Public Instruction
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
The forecast calls for rain or snow and cooler conditions in West Virginia Friday with likely fair Saturday. In Virginia, rain expected in the south and rain or snow in the north Friday with Saturday turning colder and probably fair.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Teuton Allies Staged Setbacks Across Dobrudja Amid Frontline Action
In Dobrudja Roumania Russo Romanian forces have driven Teuton allies from heights near Bala banda and Dadikoi as Russians and Roumanians contest the line. German and Turkish fronts see raids on British trenches near Arras and in Verdun sector heavy bombardment continues. In Mesopotamia British bombard Turkish river craft near Kut el Amara.
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Dadikoi
Insu-Racovitzeri
Berlin
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Paraloaya
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Mass Meeting Pledges Near 2.5 Million for Jewish Relief
A Carnegie Hall gathering in New York pledged nearly 2.5 million dollars for Jewish relief in Europe. Jacob H. Schiff and Julius F. Rosenwald led with 100,000 each, while 40 donors added 466,875. Reverend Judah L. Manges urged a 19 million dollar annual goal to aid widows, orphans, and famine victims, proposing interest-free loans for rehabilitation.
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New York
Europe
Carnegie Hall
Jacob H. Schiff
Julius F. Rosenwald
Chicago
Judah L. Manges
American Jewish Relief Committee
America
Oppenheim Released on Bond After Immigration Hold
Baron Robert E. Oppenheim, London and Paris banker, held in New York on alleged moral turpitude charges is released by immigration authorities on a $1,000 bond for three months while further investigation proceeds.
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Washington
Baron Robert E. Oppenheim
London
Paris
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Immigration Bureau
Christmas Pardon For Cummins In Carnegie Trust Wreck Case
Governor Whitman grants a Christmas pardon to William J Cummins who served three years and two months of a four year eight month sentence for his role in the wrecking of the Carnegie Trust Company of New York. The bank failure involved millions and its affairs are in liquidation. Cummins was an official of the bank and a Tennessee resident.
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N. Y
Whitman
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Tennessee
Luther Burbank Weds Elizabeth Waters in San Francisco
The noted plant evolutionist Luther Burbank married his secretary Miss Elizabeth Waters in San Francisco on December 21. The ceremony joined two longtime associates amid publicity around his horticultural work.
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Luther Burbank
San Francisco
Elizabeth Waters
Army general staff to present universal service bill next month
A plan for universal military training will be submitted to congress next month in a bill formed by the general staff of the army with cost estimates favoring universal service. General Scott told the house military committee that drafting was underway and would take a month, with Kahn offering to introduce the measure.
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Massachusetts
Farley
New York
Frenzied Selling as Markets React to War News
New York stocks plunged in a day of frenzied selling driven by President Wilson's note to belligerents and Secretary Lansing's remarks. Trade totaled 3,176,000 shares as declines spanned 5 to 33 points with little rally in late trading. War fears and near-war talk triggered broad selling across leading issues.
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More Bluefield Residents Seek Aid as Christmas Fund Lags
The Salvation Army in Bluefield faces a shortfall with only 5350.71 subscribed two days before Christmas Eve. Officials note widespread need as cold weeks push families into hardship, with over 200 Christmas basket appeals received and hundreds of letters from children asking for shoes and clothing. Local donors have contributed to relief funds, but further gifts are urged to cover food, fuel, and clothing for the destitute.
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Bluestone Construction Co
Spencer
Bonus for Express Employees at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company to distribute a $1,000,000 bonus among 8,000 employees earning $2,000 a year or less. The bonus equals eight and one third percent and will be paid in quarterly installments starting January. New hires after one year of service become eligible after twelve months of employment.
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Wells, Fargo & Company
South's cattle industry shows gains after tick-free areas
Washington Dee 21 The cattle quarantine was lifted over more than 1000 square miles in the south freed from the cattle tick during the last fiscal year. The annual report of the bureau of animal industry notes tick-free areas led to hundreds of pure bred beef and dairy cattle. Hog raising in the south also rose due to the bureau's efforts.
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Endorses Lloyd George Speech in Commons
London December 21 Sir John A former secretary of state for home affairs in the commons today on behalf of himself and followers endorsed Premier Lloyd George s speech on peace.
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