End of World War Predicted This Year Says Allies
On January 1 1937 British and French troops on the western front expect the great war to end within the year. Teutons gain in Moldavian front as Austro German forces seize heights and towns in Zabala valley. Russians beaten in Wallachia and Danube army drives them to Braila. British casualties total 815 officers and 36 350 men in December.
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France
Teutons
Berlin
Zabala Valley
War Office
Wallachia
Rimnik Sarat
Fokshanni
Braila
Dobrudja
London
Danish Steamer Den mak Sunk as Crew Rescued
Lloyds reports the Danish steamship Den mark sunk with twenty four crew rescued after the disaster near London on January 1.
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London
Lloyd’s
Denmark
Cutter Blown Up in London Incident
London reports the cutter Protec tor exploded with unknown number of crew lost. Officials have not confirmed casualties or causes as investigations begin.
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London
No Second Note From U S Sent After Teuton Peace Move
The United States sent no second note to neutrals after Teuton peace proposals. American diplomats were told to convey only a suggestion to neutrals to act if they deem it wise. The action was taken independently without other governments’ knowledge or approval.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Teuton
United States
Lynching Toll for the Year Reported by Tuskegee Institute
The Tuskegee Institute reports fifty four people lynched in the United States during the past year. Fifty were Black, four were White, including three Black women among the victims.
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Associated Press
Tuskegee, Ala
United States
Tuskegee Institute
Free City Mail Delivery Starts Immediately in Bryan
City implements free mail delivery with two routes chosen Route 1 served by S. G. Buchanan and Route 2 by C. L. Murray. Start depends on patron cooperation. carriers to study routes with city engineer for about two days before distributing address blanks. A 2 cent per piece postage will apply once service begins. route 1 covers Main to Congress area and route 2 covers 21st to 34th and Polk avenue.
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Bryan
S. G. Buchanan
C. L. Murray
Buchanan
Marlin
Murray
Astin
Adams
Main Street
22Nd Street
Lord Street
Congress Avenue
21St Street
34Th Street
Polk Avenue
Reader
State lands in Texas offered for sale by auction
About 2,000,000 acres of state school land in Texas were placed on the market by State Land Commissioner J. T. Robinson to the highest bidder. Most tracts require actual settlement, but over 260,000 acres will sell without that condition across Brewster Bandera Culberson Crockett Edwards El Paso Jeff Davis Kerr Kimble Menard Pecos Presidio Real Terrell and Val Verde counties. Some blocks under 80 acres will be cash sales with no settlement required.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
J. T. Robinson
Brewster
Bandera
Culbertson, Crockett, Edwards
el Paso
Jeff Davis
New Year Dance At Elks Club Opens Open House
Bryan Lodge 859 B P O E hosts open house at the Elks Club rooms on 26th Street this afternoon with a grand New Year Dance tonight. The grand march begins promptly at 9 o clock. A fine orchestra will play as elaborate white and purple decorations set the festive mood.
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Bryan Lodge
26Th Street
Arizona Governor Inauguration Amid Lockout
Thomas E. Campbell, Republican, was inaugurated as Arizona governor but found the executive offices locked due to Governor Hunt's claim to office. Washington reports the Ententes had not yet replied to the German peace proposal, with no delay planned beyond ensuring a complete copy is sent to central belligerents.
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Associated Press
Phoenis
Ariz
Jan
Thomas E. Campbell
Arizona
Hunt
Washington, D. C
Ententes
Italian Ship Legano Sinks After Cork Collision
The Italian steamship Legano was damaged in a collision outside Cork harbor and is reported to have sunk. The captain and one seaman were drowned.
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Queenstown
Legano
Cork Harbor
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