Western Commerce and Cincinnati Port of Entry Plan
A congressional measure aims to establish Cincinnati Ohio as a port of entry to support import activity via the Onlo River and New Orleans. The piece notes enterprising Western progress, the need for a navy, and shared national character, alongside Christmas reflections and local fire department news. It also covers a Scot’s artificial hands invention and church aid.
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Congress
Cincinnati
Ohio
Great Britain
New Orleans
Atlantic Board
Fifty Years Ago Christmas Greeting Note
A vintage Christmas message reflects on fifty years, extending heartfelt wishes to readers. The writer notes public affairs spark anxiety for the nation’s future, yet emphasizes gratitude, joy, and the holiday’s charitable influence and shared memories.
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Nonaay 13
Ase Pier
Land sinking in Holland fears for territory and borders
The Hagut report cites Professor Molengraaff of Delft warning that continued land subsidence could make drainage costs unsustainable and threaten Dutch territory. He notes rivers and canals sit higher than surrounding land, kept in check by costly dikes. Disputed causes include soil compaction, alluvial foundations, and sea-level changes, with Ramner citing 30 cm per century subsidence near the Netherlands.
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Hagut
Netherlands
Holland
Profesor Molengraaff
Polytechnic ‘University of Delft
Prof
Molengraaff
D. H. S. Blaupot Ten Cate
Jen Cate
J. C. Ramner
Land of
British Isles
Paneer Sst
Oystermen back bill for lower basin widening estimates
Twenty years ago oystermen praise a bill to estimate costs for widening the lower basin channel. The measure, part of the engineer's report, was to have been introduced last year. W A Lewis of the Oystermen's Protective Association helped push the effort in Washington.
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W. A. Lewis
Oystermen’s Protective Association
Washington
Death of London Sways Swedish Papers in Mourning
Stockholm reports Sweden showers long biographies and illustrations for Jack London death rivals Emperor Francis Joseph coverage. London is the most read American author in Sweden with 24 translated stories since 1907 and sales near 230000, more widely read there than elsewhere.
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Stockholm
Jack London
Francis Joseph
London
Weath
Sweden
Plan for Meeting of International Lawyers in Havana
Washington reports plans for the second annual meeting of the American Institute of International Law to be held in Havana starting January 22. Dr. James Brown Scott and Dr. Alejandro Alvarez coordinate the program as five delegates from each national society attend. Events include galas at a race track and the opera, with sessions at the Academy of Sciences and University, plus social evenings. The previous year’s announcement on the rights and duties of nations remains a key highlight.
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Washington
American Institute of International Law
Havana
James Brown Scott
Alejandro Alvarez
Chile
Matanzas
Academy of Sciences
Mohammedan Pilgrims Stranded in Arabia
Batavia December 23. Mohammedans from the Malay archipelago who went on pilgrimage to Mecca and earned the title hadji are destitute and stranded in Arabia due to severed wartime communications. A Dutch government representative heads to Jeddah to supervise their embarkation on special ships home. About 4,000 pilgrims were repatriated last year.
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Batavia
Dutch East Indies
Malay Archipelago
Mecca
Jeddah
Simpson son of New York man killed in England flight
H R Deighton Simpson, son of Henry W Simpson of New York, was accidentally killed while flying in England on December 19. He served as a lieutenant in the British flying corps.
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London
H. R. Deighton Simpson
Henry W. Simpson
New York
England
He Nass
British Flying Corps
Saved From Kidney Trouble Henry Dater Endorses Fruit-a-tives
Henry Dater of 658 First Ave Troy New York testifies to near immediate relief from kidney trouble and constipation after two months on Fruit-a-tives. He praises the tablets as the greatest kidney remedy and notes pricing 50 cents per box six for $2.50 and a 25 cent trial size, available from Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
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Henry Dater
Dater
Troy
N.Y
Fruitatives Limited
Ogdensburg
New York
Great Increase In Number of Sailors of American Birth
New York reports a surge in American born sailors joining foreign port voyages, about two and a half times higher than prewar levels. Dr. George Webster of the American Seamen's Friend Society cites higher wages and better working conditions as reasons. He notes demographically that American seafaring crews are now common at the North River sailors' home, replacing earlier British, Swedish, and German workers. He predicts the postwar proportion of American sailors will rise, with attraction to seafaring growing even if industry slows.
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New York
George 8. Webster
American Seamen's Friend Society
Webster
North River
Merchant Marine
Tully
England Considers Prohibition on Unnecessary Rail Travel
London reports that England may ban all unnecessary railroad journeys, following Germany and amid entente moves. The Board of Trade warned travelers to assess necessity, as more troops are released to army service, likely trimming passenger services while freight quickens. No cheap holiday fares planned for Christmas. seaside resorts promote their usual holiday crowds.
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London
Germany
England
Board of Trade
Christmas Solved Gift Ad Promises Wide Selection
The ad advertises a complete gift assortment for Christmas including diamonds watches jewelry toilet sets shaving sets silverware cut glass clocks umbrellas and silver novelties. A small deposit reserves any article for future delivery and invites trade advantage during the holiday season.
France faces postwar bill with productive effort and reciprocity
Paris December 23. Former Minister Raoul Peret urges France to pay war debts by channeling postwar effort into productive occupations. He favors applying reciprocal tariff policy with the United States, arguing long term bonds sustained finance and urging closer Franco American trade to spur recovery.
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Paris
France
M. Raoul Peret
Associated Press
United States
M. Peret
Chamber of Deputies
Ways and
M. Ribot
Coffrt
Germany
The
Marne
Ernest
Francé
San Francisco Fair
India enjoys prosperity era says minister of finance
Simla Dec 23 Travelers report India is prospering, says Sir William Meyer, finance minister. He notes quick growth in agriculture and industry, a rising share of manufactured exports, and a strong commission to push industrial development. He cites cotton and jute mill expansions, wage gains, and bank deposits rising while overall India remains poor by Western standards.
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Simla
India
William Meyer
William
President to Get Appeal for Peace from Bertrand Russell
A special committee of the American Neutral Conference Committee left New York for Washington to present to President Wilson a letter from Bertrand Russell calling for a just peace to end the war in Europe. The letter urges action to save European civilization and says time may be running out. The committee includes George Foster Peabody Paul A Kellogg and Miss Emily Greene Balch. A messenger girl brought the letter to the United States to circumvent censors. In a separate matter a Sussex county court in New Jersey awarded Gumard Lead & Slate Co. $13600 against the Erie Railroad Co.
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New York
Washington
Wilson
Bertrand Russell
Europe
George Foster Peabody
Paul A. Kellogg
Emily Greene Balch
England
Abraham Lincoln
Russell
Banker's Son Clears Up Father's Debts
Warner Montagne Van Norden, son of Warner Van Norden once head of the National Bank of North America and founder of the Van Norden Trust Co, settled the estate debts. He returned from China after building a tea business syndicate and paid creditors in full before Christmas.
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New York
Warner van Norden
National Bank of North America
The
van Norden Trust Co
Warner Montagne van Norden
van Norden
China
Mr. van Norden
Dresden Food Riots Over Shortage Spread Across Days
Despatch reports food riots in Dresden on December 17 to 19 as shops closed for lack of food. Women led marches through the streets and crowds faced police and soldiers, with arrests for insults and a later parade before the king’s palace seeking provisions. Other items note rail orders and a defense funding deficiency bill.
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London
Rotterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Dresden
King’s Palace
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