Joseph Grew Named U S Envoy to Berlin in 1914
Joseph Grew, secretary of the American embassy in Berlin and charge d affaires, received from Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg the German suggestion that Berlin was ready to consider peace talks. A 36 year old Harvard graduate, Grew has served in Cairo, Mexico City, Petrograd, Vienna, and Berlin, and represents the United States in Amler Gerard's absence. His home is in Boston.
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Joseph Co. Grew
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
United States
Grew
Amler Gerard
Harvard
Cairo
Mexico City
Petrograd
Vienna
Mr. Grew
Boston
Claims England Faces A Famine Despite Navy
Bernard Gilbert in the London Dispatch argues famine awaits England despite naval control. He outlines three famine phases, noting rising prices, strikes, and the need to grow more food at home. He warns Britain faces autumn 1917 shortages and credits shipping scarcity, not profits, for price inflation while urging lower food prices.
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Bernard Gilbert
London Dispatch
Ireland
Janda
Germany
England
Chicago
Argentina
State controls ships farms and luxury trades in wartime plan
A wartime policy proposal argues the state must seize ships and hire neutral fleets to import food at prewar rates. It calls for shuttering luxury shops and breweries, and setting fixed farm outputs with commandeered wheat milk and meat priced at prewar rates, paying farmers extra to produce more. The plan warns action is urgent to avoid a third phase of shortages and notes farmers would adjust if profits depend on producing more food. It also includes ads and brief notes on quinines and ghost stories in education.
Mayor to present plans for city zoning and charter work
The mayor will urge a 24 member committee to draft zoning rules and press codification of the city charter. Attorneys Redden and Meltzer will report on charter amendments. A public meeting will discuss the plan in city schools as 14 killed and 12 injured in Feltsdorf explosion.
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Sion Government League
William A. Redden
Joshua Meltzer
Clifford B. Wilson
Common Council
Commission Government League
Comercial Club of
New York
Store Stresses Cheerful Help for Christmas Shoppers
The notice promises evening hours until Christmas and eager, friendly service. It emphasizes plenty of merchandise and extra helpers, but most of all a willing spirit to ensure a pleasant shopping experience. No grouches or impatience, only cheerful smiles and helpful words.
Forecast: Fair Weather Through Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for generally fair skies with light winds and mild temperatures. Occasional late tonight into Tuesday may see brief clouds, but no significant rain is expected. warm and pleasant conditions to persist across the region.
Hudson seal coats on sale with rich furs and stylish linings
This fur praised as a premier choice for women’s coats highlights muskrat based Hudson seal dyed to resemble sealskin. Described are full draped styles with bright linings and trims, French or fitted backs, taupe fox, lynx, skunk, and other fur accents priced from 135 to 250 dollars. Second floor.
Warm muffs display in varied fur colors and styles
A display of warm fur muffs showcases many colors and shapes for women and children. Prices range from 5 to 60, including Hudson seal at 30 and Iceland fox at 12.50, with options like beaver, skunk, silver lynx, and opossum on display on the second floor.
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Iceland
Bookshop Becomes a Bee-Hive of Christmas Reading
A bustling bookshop celebration showcases baby cloth books through leather sets and travel tales. Highlights include The Quest of the Quaint, The Blue China Book, Empress Eugenie and Her Son, 1000 Mile Walk to the Gulf, O Henry Biography, Literature in Ireland, and Prince Pocahontas with prices ranging from $2 to $5. Main floor, rear.
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America
Virginia Robie
Boston
Robert Shackleton
Metropolitan Museum
D C
Sweaters Offer Comfort and Style For Women
Sweaters provide warmth across seasons and activities from brisk walks to car rides. Listings show Beltek knitted, Angora, and woolen sweaters in colors like cardinal, purple, and Copenhagen with belts, pockets, collars, and trim prices ranging from 4 to 12.50 dollars.
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Copenhagen
Christmas gloves abound in a wide and stylish range
The glove department showcases a large Christmas selection with white, tan, and novelty styles. Prices range from 1.25 to 2.50, featuring white kid with striped tops, diamond escallops, turnback cuffs, and embroidered designs. Lambskin and washable children’s gloves are also highlighted. Center aisle rear display.
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Yoseph C.grew
Buenos Aires
Great Britain
Howland Dry Goods
J. W. Grove
Western Union Telegraph Co
Robert L. Burns
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Feltsdorf
Lower Austria
Bridgeport
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