Kaiser Proclaims Victory and Urges Peace Talks
The Kaiser told German troops in Alsace that Germany is fully victorious and that peace negotiations are possible. He said Germany offered to mediate with the enemy and blamed them for prolonging the war if it continues. He spoke in good spirits during a royal visit, watching a troop parade as planes circled overhead for protection.
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Terlin
Sayville
Germany
Kateer Wilhelm
Alsace
Kefer
Romania
Alsice
Local Grocers Advertise Mixed Nuts and Produce Deals
Nut mixes sold per pound and oranges priced by the dozen. Florida grape fruit offered, with coffee on a money back guarantee. Flour and potatoes listed with brand names, clothing items, and children's goods. Delivery service noted with wagons ready. Hay grain and feed available in any quantity.
Colorado Wind Storm Delays C. & C. Train
A Colorado & Southern train from Denver to Cheyenne was delayed by a wind driven snowdrift from Eldorado region. Winds up to 150 mph packed cuts along the right of way and stalled two electric cars, one with twelve passengers, in Boulder County. By midnight the train had not arrived and its departure time remained unclear.
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Denver
Colorado & Southern
Cheyenne
Eldorado Eprines
Mike
Boulder County
Colorado
Safe Conduct Granted for Tarnowski Ambassador Tenure
The entente powers will grant Tarnowski von Tarnow safe conduct as Austro-Hungarian ambassador to the United States. The foreign office announced the decision, noting American representations influenced the move. 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 with Petitions to Make Nation Dry
Washington December 15 petitions from across the country urge adoption of a national prohibition amendment. The House Post Office Committee backed the Randall bill to end liquor advertising mails. A Rules Committee split favors action on Representative Webb's national prohibition bill, with Chiperfield predicting four opponents: Henry Texas Pou North Carolina Cantrell Kentucky Patten New York. Senate leaders expect passage of national prohibition as reported by the House committee.
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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
Brute Leader Holds Contracts For Sheara Or Cook Books
The note mentions holding contracts with a Brute Leader for sheara or cook books and invites to call at an office to discuss.
Villa Bandits Recruiting Near U S Border
Mexican Nogales authorities plan an expedition to Bonoyta Sonora after reports that Villa followers crossed the border and set up recruiting HQs. Sheriff Forbes seeks military aid to stop alleged neutrality violations as General Carigiles and other Villa officers join the assembly at Sonoyta.
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Nogales
Arig
Mexican Nogales
Bonoyta
Sonora
Forbes
Carigiles
Itta
Pershing
Coumn
Villa
Sonoyta
Publishers Demand Newsprint Supply at Fair Prices
Washington December 15 publishers representing most newspapers across the nation passed resolutions to present to the federal trade commission. They urge the commission to secure an adequate newsprint supply and ensure fair prices. Forty associations were represented.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Mayors Urge Boycott in War on High Costs
New York December delegates from mayors urge a boycott of staple foods to curb the cost of living. They call 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 December 15 heavy snowfall began at 4 30 this morning and continued for hours with several inches fallen by noon. Traffic teems stalled and streets blocked while twenty two vessels were due at quarantine but only six appeared. Tugs and small craft struggled in the harbor amid the storm conditions.
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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 in Gary Indiana today and escaped with between 300 and 1000 dollars. Cashier Herman Uecher was alone when the men entered, bound and gagged him, then collected all the money on the counter.
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Gary
Ind
Ejret State Bank
Tolleston
Herman Uecher
Protest Voiced For Belgians At Maas Meeting In New York
A Maas meeting in New York voiced indignation at Germany over Belgian deportations. Letters from Theodore Roosevelt Archibishop Ireland and others condemned the acts. Resolutions urged the United States to protest strongly and support 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
Greece accepts the allies ultimatum after a cabinet and crown council meeting led by King Constantine. The terms are not disclosed. The move follows allied demands for armament surrender and control of telegraph and postal services, with a naval blockade and Greek shipping ban ongoing. The article notes possible talks with Berlin and a search for German alliance amid the Balkans crisis.
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Greece
London
Athens
Crown Council
Constantine
Allie
du Fournet
Fournet
Piraeus
Berlin
Balkans
Governors Conference Set for Salt Lake City Next Year
Washington dispatch reports the next national conference of governors will be held in Salt Lake City. Today's sessions focused on state administrative problems with Governor Capper of Kansas urging the U S take a leading role to end the European war.
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Washington
Salt Lake City
Capper
Kansas
United States
Record Farm Crops Value Surpasses All Previous Marks
The year ending saw farm crop values reach 7.642 billion dollars, beating last year by 1.751 billion. Higher prices drove the gain as reduced production and wartime demand boosted values for corn, cotton, wheat, and hay. Corn topped 2.21 billion, cotton over 1 billion, wheat just over 1 billion, and hay about 1 billion.
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Washington
Woman Found Dead in Burning Chicago House
Firemen responding to an alarm at 257 Institute Place found a naked woman on the floor of a two story brick building. she had injuries suggesting a knife or ax attack. The upper part of the house was on fire.
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Chicago
Dre
Institute Place
Panicky Fourth Day Drives Downdraft on New York Exchange
New York stock trading grows frantic on December 15 as Germany's peace proposals trigger a fourth day of heavy dumping. United States Licel slips to 109 1 8 with a $20 loss from recent highs while about 1.3 million shares change hands by noon.
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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 annual report of Clay Tallman shows the government withdrew 791,467 acres of oil lands in Wyoming, with 210,136 acres withdrawn in the year ending June 30, 1916. Of the total, 166,170 acres have been patented and two mineral entries were patented. Sixteen new mineral applications covering 2,060 acres were filed, bringing pending applications to sixty-six covering 10,000 acres.
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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 field interests under act of 1914
The government holds interests in California oil fields and the Salt Creek field in Wyoming under the 1914 act. Negotiations are under way to secure permits for four tracts. During the year 24 contracts were signed, nine applications denied mainly due to pending government title suits, and escrow deposits totaling 41 174.36 remained pending the title decision.
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Interior
California
Salt Creek
Wyoming
Parting Short From Everybody's Magazine
A brief dialogue portrays Pra pleading with Stella to learn, but she declines. He steadies and prepares to leave, remarking that he senses she is too old to learn. The fragment captures a moment of farewell and shifting dynamic between speaker and listener.
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Stella
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