Kaiser declares Germany victorious and seeks peace talks
Kaiser Wilhelm told German troops in Alsace that Germany is fully victorious and ready to mediate peace, blaming the enemy if the war continues. He expressed high spirits during a visit, watched a parade, and spoke with officers about the Romanian campaign amid air guards.
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Terlin
Sayville
Germany
Kateer Wilhelm
Alsace
Kefer
Romania
Alsice
Local Grocery Prices and Delivery Service Highlight
The shop lists mixed nuts at per pound and Sunkist Navel Oranges by the dozen, Florida Grapefruit in boxes, and assorted staples. Prices cover coffee options with a money back guarantee, flour, potatoes, clothing items, children's wear, and leather goods, with a dedicated delivery system and frequent wagon service.
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Sunkist
Soc
Colorado Wind Storm Delays C. and C. Train
A Colorado and Southern train due in Cheyenne at 12:45 PM from Denver was delayed by a wind driven snowdrift from Eldorado Springs. The storm halted the right of way, stalled two electric cars, one with twelve passengers, and left the Denver departure time unclear at midnight.
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Denver
Colorado & Southern
Cheyenne
Eldorado Eprines
Mike
Boulder County
Colorado
Safe Conduct Granted for Tarnowski by Entente Powers
The entente powers will grant safe conduct to Count Tarnowski von Tarnow the recently appointed Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States. The foreign office announced the safe conduct in appreciation of representations from the American government. Ambassador Walter H. Page has been notified.
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Lontron
Entente
Tarnowski von Tarnow
United States
Foreign Office
Tolay
Walter H. Page
Congress Delayed as Prohibition Petitions Pile Up
Washington reports both houses held up by petitions urging the national prohibition amendment. The House Post Office committee favors the Randall bill to close mails to liquor advertising. A Webb national prohibition measure gains momentum amid predicted party splits.
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Washington
House Post Office Committee
Randall
House Rules Committee
Webb
Chiperfield
Ilinois
Chipehfield
Henry
Texas
Pou
North Carolina
Cantrell
Kentucky
Patten
New York
Senate
House
Holding Contracts With Brute Leader for Sheara or Cook Books
Office notes reference holding contracts with a Brute Leader for sheara and cook books and advise contacting the office for details. The fragment suggests an administrative matter requiring follow up.
Villa Bandits Recruiting Near U. S. Border
Nogales Mexico reports Mexican authorities plan an expedition to Bonoya Sonora as Villa followers cross the border to set up recruiting headquarters. Sheriff Forbes seeks military aid to stop alleged neutrality violations tied to General Carigiles and other Villa officers said to be assembling at Sonoyta.
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Nogales
Arig
Mexican Nogales
Bonoyta
Sonora
Forbes
Carigiles
Itta
Pershing
Coumn
Villa
Sonoyta
Publishers Demand Newsprint From Pater
Publishers representing most newspapers nationwide approved resolutions urging the federal trade commission to secure an adequate supply of newsprint at fair prices. About forty newspaper associations were represented at the meeting in Washington.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Mayors Urge Boycott in War on High Costs
New York mayors urge a boycott of staple foods to curb the high cost of living. The committee calls on Congress and the state legislature to pass laws permitting commandeering of food supplies when necessary.
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Tom Keene
Omaha
Neb
New York
Committee of
Congress
Snow Storm Delays Linkers and Halts Street Traffic
New York reports a heavy snow storm slowing street traffic and delaying vessels. By noon several inches fell and conditions worsened, with 22 vessels due at quarantine today but only six arriving as tugs and small craft navigated the harbor amid high winds.
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New York
Youths Rob Indiana Bank After Tying Up Cashier
Four young bandits held up the Ejret State Bank of Tolleston near Gary Indiana and escaped with between 300 and 1000 dollars after binding and gagging cashier Herman Uecher who was alone when they entered and covered him with revolvers.
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Gary
Ind
Ejret State Bank
Tolleston
Herman Uecher
Protest Over Belgian Sufferings Draws NY Mass Meeting
A Maas meeting in New York voiced strong indignation over Germany's treatment of Belgians. Letters from Theodore Roosevelt Archbishop Ireland and others condemned deportations. Resolutions urged US protest and pledged support to the government in any action.
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New York
Maas
Germany
Theodore Roosevelt
Ireland
Joseph H. Choate
Elihu Root
James M. Heck
Alton B. Parker
United States
Greece Yields to Demands of Entente Allies
London reports Greece has accepted the allies' ultimatum after cabinet and crown council met under King Constantine. Allies demanded surrender of arms, control of telegraph and postal services, and neutrality guarantees. Troops landed at Piraeus, Greek reserves fought, a blockade followed as Greece negotiated. King Constantine reportedly contacted Berlin during the crisis.
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Greece
London
Athens
Crown Council
Constantine
Allie
du Fournet
Fournet
Piraeus
Berlin
Balkans
Governors Confer At Salt Lake City Next Year
Washington dispatch notes the next national conference of governors will be held in Salt Lake City. Today's meetings focused on state administrative issues. Governor Capper of Kansas urged that the United States take a leading role in ending the European war.
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Washington
Salt Lake City
Capper
Kansas
United States
Farm crop values set record high in year
The United States posts a record total value for major farm crops at 7.642 billion dollars, up 1.751 billion from last year. Higher prices driven by reduced production and wartime demand push corn to over 2.21 billion, cotton past 1 billion, wheat just over 1 billion, and hay near 1 billion.
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Washington
Woman found dead in burning Chicago house blaze
Firemen entering a two story brick building at 257 Institute Place found a naked woman on the floor with a wound suggesting knife or ax murder. The upper part of the house was burning when discovered.
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Chicago
Dre
Institute Place
New York Stock Exchange Panics on Fourth Trading Day
New York reports a fourth day of panicky stock selling begun after Germany's peace proposals. United States Licel tumbled to 109 1 8, down $20 from recent highs. Trading averaged over 2,250,000 shares daily as 1.3 million shares were dumped by business leaders who had ridden the bull market.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Germany
United States
Licel
Wall Street
U.S. Withdraws 701,467 Acres in Wyoming Oil Lands
The General Land Office reports 791,467 acres withdrawn in Wyoming with 210,136 acres added in the latest year ending June 30, 1916. Of the total, 166,170 acres have been patented. sixteen new mineral applications cover 2,060 acres, and proceedings include two Justice Department suits involving 400 acres. The Salt Creek field shows little activity due to unsettled possessory cases.
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Wyoming
Clay Tallman
General Land Office
Department of Justice
Midwest
United States Supreme Court
United States
Salt Creek
Tallman
Government oil lands program and pending title disputes
The report notes negotiations for permits on four tracts under the 1914 act as part of ongoing government interests. During the year 24 contracts under that act covered oil from California fields and Salt Creek Wyoming, with nine applications denied due to suits to quiet title or naval service inclusion. Escrow deposits pending title determinations totaled $41,174.36.
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Interior
California
Salt Creek
Wyoming
Parting Short from Everybody's Magazine
A brief stage moment shows Pra pleading with Stella who refuses to teach him. He prepares to leave, arguing she believes he is too old to learn. The dialogue captures a moment of farewell and a sense of regret.
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Stella
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