German Birth Rate and War Predicament Warned
Washington speech by Robert J. Sprague of Massachusetts Agricultural College told the American Genetic Society that Germany’s birth rate could incite future wars. He warned China and India face famine and social strain from population dynamics and urged responsible birth control across classes to strengthen national welfare and character.
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Robert J. Sprague
Massachusetts Agricultural College At
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American Genetic Society
China
Doctor Sprague
India
France appoints intermediary to fix prices on supplies
Paris Dec 30 Alexandre Ribot finance minister told the senate that France has centralized purchases in America and now has an intermediary to regulate prices. The senate unanimously approved the first clauses of the appropriations bill for the first quarter of 1917. discussion of remaining clauses and new taxes was adjourned.
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Paris
Alexandre Ribot
Senate
America
German presses praise swift peace note but doubt broad accord
Berlin papers credit Germany for a quick reply to President Wilson while cautioning that allies may not send delegates to a peace conference. Analysts warn neutrals may be excluded and fear potential demands for guarantees. Officials see no clear optimism about a direct peace outcome from current exchanges.
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Vorwaerts
Vossische Zeitung
Germany
Wilson
America
Count Reventlow
Ansewer
Lloyd- George
Briand
Taegliche Rundschau
Interpreta
GMS Eludes Captor Jumps From Window
Evelyn Monahan a 15 year old girl escaped Geo Ross deputy sheriff by climbing from a dressing room window on a Oregon Short Line train at Brigham City Utah. She had been being brought from Pocatello to Ogden and had not been found by late tonight. Fears grow she may suffer from cold as searches continue near Brigham. She was arrested at Pocatello at Ogden police request and had been staying with Mary Williams in Patterson avenue. She left with a $100 bill to Portland to visit her father.
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Brigham City
Evelyn Monahan
Geo. Ross
Pocatello
Brigham
Hire
Mary Williams
Patterson Avenue
Esterday
Portland
Christmas cake with watch found by police search
Salt Lake City report says a Christmas cake containing a watch given to W. Wester of 70 S. Main Street was lost or stolen Christmas night. Wester offers a reward for the watch’s return and states the finder may keep the cake.
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Salt Lake City
W. Wester
S. Main Street
Weater
Bartenders Mask Ball New Year's Night
A masked ball hosted by local bartenders on New Year’s Eve draws crowd to the night event. Attendees mingle in costumes, with live music and a countdown to midnight. Proceeds benefit a neighborhood charity.
India Is Lightly Taxed Says Meyer
Simla dispatch reports Sir William Meyer, India finance minister, defending taxation levels. He cites total revenue of 86.5 million pounds for the year and per capita burden of seven shillings, comparing with higher rates in Japan Siam and the Dutch Indies. He notes land revenue at about 22 million pounds and describes state share as a long-standing practice with occasional remissions for crop failures. He defends other levies including opium salt and income tax and highlights cheap postal rates across India. He argues India is not overtaxed and calls salt and customs duties modest by international standards.
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India
Associated Press
William Meyer
William
British India
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Siam
Dutch Indies
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Bengal
Sir William
Italy
Indian Postal Service
Daughter Born at Fort Collins Hospital
Fort Collins December 30. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Lowman at Fort Collins hospital Friday. Both mother and baby are reported doing well.
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William Lowman
Fort Collins Hospital
Bubs
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