Bolshevik Peace Plea Rejected by Teutons
London reports unofficial word that Germany rejects Russia’s peace terms. Roving diplomats depart Berlin for Brest Litovsk amid cheers. Ukraine’s rada solidifies with General Kaledin alongside Cossacks. Rostov battle leaves Red guards 800 dead and 1000 wounded. Cossacks seize Rostov on Don as Bolsheviki flee aboard warships.
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Enemy Alien Said to Have Gotten German Reservists to Do Bomb Work
Federal agents arrested a 52-year-old man who claimed to be Charles Slg, saying he recruited German reservists in Brooklyn ads for incendiary bomb plots aimed at sugar and munition ships and waterfront fires. He allegedly directed them to Karl Schimmel, a Brooklyn lawyer, for bomb supplies after vetting their loyalty to Germany.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles Slg
Wichmond Rill
Brooklyn
Germany
Karl Schimmel
I W W Accused of Poison Plots
Heads of several railroads in Loul s receive warnings from the Food Administration in Washington about I W W propaganda aimed at poisoning cattle and hogs in the southwest. The government says the I W W planned the destruction as retaliation for federal prosecutions of its members.
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Associated Press
Louls
Food Administration
Washington
Southwest
Five Convicted in Enemy Plotting Case In Detroit
Albert Kaltschmidt was found guilty on all three conspiracy counts in U S district court. Four of the five co defendants were convicted on one or more counts. Franz Respa was acquitted in the same trial held early this morning.
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Detroit
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Kaltschmidt
United States
United States District Court
Franz Respa
Italians Regain Ground on Northern Front
Rome reports a considerable portion of territory lost to the enemy Tuesday near Monte Azolone east of the Brenta river has been retaken by Italian forces.
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Monte Azolone
Brenta River
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London Chronicle Promises Special Tribune Editions
The London Chronicle notes its morning contemporary has joined a campaign to advertise the Sunday Christmas issue of The Tribune. Advertisers are urged to seize space, as The Tribune will continue its practice of issuing extra or special editions on Sundays or other days.
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Ava Willing Astor
London
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Indifferent readers scan alert ads and notices
A fragment hints at readers on alert and scanning every notice and advertisement for potential information, with questions about acknowledgment and awareness. The text suggests a focus on viewer attention and interpretation of local notices.
Leader rails at Tribune enterprise over business stance
In a pointed critique, the Leader questions the Tribune's approach to enterprise, arguing it should focus on its own business rather than railing at others. The remark frames a public dispute over editorial independence and commercial priorities.
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Tribune
Wyoming Folks Back The Tribune In A Proud Stamp
Citizens express strong support for The Tribune, praising its coverage and reflecting local pride in the paper’s role and the community’s steady backing.
Christmas Shop Program Spotlight at The Tribune
A Sunday morning feature highlights Christmas shop events and festive plans at The Tribune with a cheerful preview of activities and shoppers getting ready for the season.
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Fission
the Tribune
Higher-Ups Profits Revealed in Packers Case
Federal inquiry traces J Ogden Armour connection to aiding F H Prince of Boston gain control of the Chicago Junction Railway and Union Stockyards, then transferring to Chicago Stockyards Co. The reorganized firm extracted over 4 million from Junction Railway surplus and paid 2.14 percent quarterly dividends on 8 million, after guaranteeing small Junction investors. Testimony links Armour to the deal as other packers’ involvement remains unclear. Francis J Heney to pursue further inquiries on packers control over cattle marketing and meat distribution.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
J. Ogden Armour
Federal Trades Commissionment
Packer
F. H. Prince
Boston
Chicago Junction Railway
Union Stockyards Company
Chicago Stockyards Company
Junction Railway
W. M. Walden
Stockyards Company
Frederick W. Crell
Armour& Co
Armour
Chicago
Francis J. Heney
Conlrel
Vice Gang Tricks Ministers to Aid Gambling Ring
Tom Costello testified in the Healy case that the West Side Business Men's Association formed to control gambling ousted rivals and profited from high rents. He said a minister was hired to condemn rival houses and collections were taken to fund the effort. The ministers’ association publicly supported the campaign as cross-examination continued.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tom Costello
Healy
Costello
West Side
Hts
Mike
Pike Heitler
Secret Russo Japanese Treaty Aims at China Standoff
Izvestia publishes a five year secret treaty dated July 1916 for joint action by Russia and Japan to prevent any third power from dominating China. Signed by Sazonoff and Viscount Motono, it remains a deep secret among the contracting parties and ties to earlier 1907 1910 1912 treaties.
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Associated Press
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Japan
Russia
America
Great Britain
Far East
Izvestia
China
Sergius Sazonoff
Viscount Motono
No Turkeys for Sammies Xmas As Ships Fail to Arrive
In France on December 21 the American expeditionary force learned it would miss Christmas dinner due to a submarine attack that sank a cranberry ship and delayed two turkey carriers. Quartermaster's corps seeks substitutes as soldiers react with distress and frustration.
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France
United States
Quartermaster’s Corps
Mob Pleads for War on Kaiser in Argentina Crisis
In Buenos Aires on December 21 crowds demanded rupture with Germany after the published von Luxburg telegrams. Mounted patrols dispersed protesters as the government echoed the telegrams with cautious affirmation, noting Luxburg now acts without authority from either country.
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Buenos Aires
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Berlin
Germany
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von Luxburg
Argentina
German Arrested as Smuggler of Food Out of U S
Federal agents raid Brooklyn apartment of Gustav A Meyers a purchasing agent for German firms and arrest him as an alien enemy. Seized documents reportedly detail a large food traffic between the United States and Germany via Sweden with shipments valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars and deposits of about 12 000 found in his bank books. The suspect resided in a fashionable Brooklyn district.
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United States
Germany
Sweden
Brooklyn
Gustav A. Meyers
Meyers
Denming
Hirooklyn
End of War Not in Sight Says Ludendorff in Interview
Paris dispatch claims Austria-Hungary pledged support for Germany over Alsace Lor raine and that Germany would not Belelim and France unless colonies restored. London reports say Ludendorff warned headlines on peace prospects to avoid demoralizing troops as distant. Washington says no information yet on a Christmas peace offer and US stance remains cautious.
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Lansing
State Department
United States
War Preparations and Prewar Supply Shortages
Senate military committee inquiry reveals millions spent before entry to equip the American army. Major General Sharpe, Quartermaster General, faced questioning over late deliveries and coal shortages amid prewar supply orders.
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D. C
Senate Military Committee
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United States
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Ilo
Betel
U P Shopmen Lead Red Cross Totals for Week
Cheyenne union Pacific shopmen top Red Cross giving in Cheyenne as 400 Hermosa workers may join. J W Highleyman reported $46 raised. shop totals reach about $1105 with posts at Roedel’s, Calbarro, Plains Hotel and others. Committee from Cheyenne to Hermosa urges recruitment and local booths continue.
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Red Cross
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Cheyenne
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Plains Hotel
Connells Rhore
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Roedels
Mra BP
B. Glafeke
Hermosa
Ted Cros
Denials On Sugar Plan Cloud Big Profits Accusations
Senate committee heard charges that the food administration planned to let refiners coordinate purchases and set a fixed refining price. George M. Rolph denied any company representation, saying he spoke for the public. Prohibition was cited as affecting sugar consumption in the wartime shortage.
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Associated Press
Washington, Bee
Food Administration
Chairman Reed
Senate
George M. Rolph
Sugar Division
The
Reed
Ralph
Rélgh
Keel
Myini
Rolph
Moore
Horley Spits Relays in Shopeieing
Washington reports indicate Mall responsibility for the failure of the shipbuilding program as officials testify before the Senate committees. Chairman Khairkey of the ship jing Noweil cites delays while witnesses describe the chain of accountability and the impact on naval construction.
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Mall
Chateman Khairkey
Senate
Jae
Wittens
Burley
Train Crash Near Salt Lake City Rails Halt Service
A derailed freight crew reported in Salt Lake City as a Denver line train veered on a steep grade. The emergency response teams worked to clear the accident site after the locomotive overturned and halted the line.
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Yan Kilhal
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