President Wilson's note stirs peace terms debate abroad
A dramatic note from President Wilson sparks debate among diplomats and officials about future peace terms and possible steps toward ending the war. Commentators note caution, with some urging decisive actions to compel belligerents to respond while others foresee it as training for broader U.S. involvement and safeguarding national interests. Washington reports cover reactions from Berlin and London, with discussion of envoy talks and potential shifts in policy.
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Germany
Washington
Worhington
Aiplewatte
Wilson
Opia
Ion
Orenta
Conan
Lee
Riate Lansing
Ander
Nedihee
Ayvett
Low temperature record across the region
The article reports the season's lowest readings in Kan an and Missouri with Oklahoma and Texas border areas nearly as cold. A cold wave is expected to ease tonight and tomorrow with temperatures plunging a further degree or two before warming by tomorrow afternoon. Weather observer John Daly Jr notes 20 degrees above dawn and 13 degrees below freezing at times, with tonight likely colder than last night as the cold front advances.
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Kanaue
Kanan
Minsouri
Oklahoma
Pamhandle
Texas
Miyaothie
John Daly. Jr
WEAT COAL FAMINE IN CHICAGO REPORTED
The warning of a coal famine reaches Chicago as seven hours and tons of coal from West Virginia are expected for delivery, aiming to prevent shortages and fuel the city’s heat and industry during the crisis.
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Chicago
West Virginia
Virginia
Baxteau Bowser
Fire destroys home on 20th Street and Polk Avenue
A home owned by Tom Mitte of Harden, Art, valued near 12 000, burned after 9 80 in the evening. Firefighters arrived quickly as fumes scattered toward the north wind, saving the adjoining house. Mrs Irene Gammon and daughter Mie Wiel arrived from Matson that night for the holidays.
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Mra O
Lory
Polk
Irene Gammon
Theur Vine
Tom Mitte
Harden
Art
Grover Smith Shooting Trial Recounted At Local Court
Witnesses testified in a shooting case involving Grover Smith and Percy Worthington. Henry Worthington and deputy Sheriffs described events from the afternoon, including gun purchases, a pistol, and the moment the shooting began. Witnesses placed the altercation on Wal Street near the Parker Astin Hardware Company and Smith’s movements before and after the fatal shot.
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Grover
Juatica Galwr
Saditional Witnerem
Ale P.m
Elenry Worthington
Decenend
Winn
Werey Worthington
Mercy
Wyimens
Tom Higgs
Hage
Aemiinyest
Parker
Astin Mardware Company
Vest
Grover Smith
Leon Mitchell
Narvey Worthington
Sheritt
Beritt
Lkr
Morehead
Percy Worthington
Worley
Smith Drug ‘Company
Howdy
Mtr. Worley
Auster McFar
Aince O'Elony
Smith
Parker-Astin Hardware Company
Aer
First State Bank
Benith
Witmer
Knox Aloo
Wala Street
Percy Worth- Teton
William Powers
Confessed burglary tied to Maloney & Co case
City Marshal John D. Coniee reports the arrest of a man linked to a series of burglaries including Maloney & Company. The suspect allegedly aided by a partner, described the theft, shipping, and subsequent concealment of goods, and confessed to the Bryan and Rockdale incidents.
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Coniee
Sam Smith
Maloney & Co
John D. Coniee
Martin
Maloney’ & Co
Maloney & Company
Hockdale
Smith
Mt Bowe
Hawkdale
Rockdale
Palle
Ryan
Five Americans and One Foreigner Reach Torreon Report
A report states that five Americans and one foreigner arrived from Parral to Torreon via El Paso and San Pedro de las Colinas, noting Torreon faces an imminent attack by Villistas and describing security concerns as the situation unfolds.
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el Pate
Dee
Parral
Licenses Granted in AP Digwae and Mine Theta Case
Limited details available describe licenses issued in the AP Digwae and Mine Theta matter. Officials named Airant McDongell and Ming fi Mott appear in initial records, with ownership and permit specifics not fully disclosed. Further official filings are expected to clarify scope and regulatory compliance.
Who Said Turkey Eagle Brass Remembrance at Masone
The Eagle Fraternity honored masons with a turkey donation as a fundraiser. Bro. Phocion Park led a presentation that brightened plans for a savory Robbler meal, with multiple Masonic groups contributing and the Eagle thanking donors for their thoughtfulness.
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Masone
Bro. Phocion Park
Tate
Eraryoll
Te Turkiye
Megan—Moe ‘Asige
Chaneter
Cotmandery
Tuvare
Bro. Park
Quarantine Areas Expanded Across Vast Territory
The Washington Bee reports a major quarantine raise freeing 31 square miles of cattle territory during the fiscal year. The Bureau of Animal Industry notes over 21 000 square miles previously quarantined in the south have been released. Hog and cattle raising show gains as the bureau records increased activities and slaughter of beef and dairy stock.
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Washington Bee
Este
Frozen Pipes Hamper Firemen at New Ward School Fire
A Wichita Falls building, the new Ward school wing, is destroyed by a morning blaze caused by frozen pipes. Firefighters faced extreme cold near eight degrees below zero and struggled to gain control before the structure burned. The incident left the crew hampered and unable to save the partially completed wing.
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Reneo
Wichita Falls
Valle
Brownsville to Christen Weather Event in April
In a garbled notice the piece describes an upcoming event in Brownsville related to weather and a ceremonial christening in April. It references Meridian, McDeath, and Secretary Daniel and mentions temperatures around 44 and 14 degrees with notes on warmth and a tight forecast.
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London
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Sehieh
Presbyterian Church
Fire Presbyterian Church
Warview
Hagle
Tosa Mesical Induatrial Institute
Gngeritie
Cam
Kansas
Mra
Vane
Dnwehter
Mie
Wiel
Matson
Tom Vas
Gre Smith
Willan
Goo
Tetardinae
Defundane
Henchley
Worthinston Boy Aid
Smits
Worthington
Banith
Axton
Wattrop & Co
Lake Palermo
Airant McDongell
Ming Fi Mott
Turkey
Brownsville
Mink Camilie Mcfieath
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Newport Nowe Dee
Comite
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National
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Seertary
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