President Wilson greeted with Europe wide tribute after Portugal loss
Paris dispatch notes President Wilson assailed by many as he addressed Paris city hall and met with French leaders. He praised allied resolve and liberty, toured Bois de Boulogne, and attended a reception hosted by President Poincare. London and Rome papers echo admiration for his war leadership.
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Section Man Asphyxiated In Pump Room
Yesterday morning Nick Abobb, a section man for the Copper River railway, was asphyxiated in the pump house. He was found unconscious and died within an hour despite removal from the building and attempts at revival. Abobb, a Russian immigrant of draft age, employed on the rail line, was registered in the United States.
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Carter Glass Sworn In as Secretary of Treasury
Carter Glass of Virginia was sworn in today as secretary of the treasury. A Kennecott resident subscribes six months in advance to the Daily Times, praising its makeup editorials and lack of sensationalism.
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Washington
Associated Press
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
Kennecott
Daily Times
Want King to suspend Spanish Parliament in Catalonia crisis
Madrid reports Premier Ramanos ordered a prnet meeting to discuss Catalonia actions and issued a note asking King Alfonso to suspend Parliament over a serious outbreak.
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Aks
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Italy Losses and Lloyd George Coalition Victory
Italian casualties during the war reached about 1.5 million with 5.5 million men mobilized from a 36 million population. London reports indicate Lloyd George's coalition victory amid complex wartime conditions and a likely four hundred MPs in the Commons, with Sinn Fein strength noted in Belfast elections.
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Associated Press
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London
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Duchess Says Germany Was in the Wrong
Duchess Anastasie of Mecklenburg Schwerin says Germany blundered to enter the war and should admit the mistake. She tells the Associated Press she would not strike a downed man and comments on the former emperor.
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Poland Breaks With Germany Over Shipping
A European shipping dispute escalates as Poland severes diplomatic ties with Germany over merchant marine control. The Warsaw sailors council demands German shipownership funding and threatens to sink ships if not granted, signaling rising tensions in December.
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Associated Press
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Phone rates to be reduced next month
Postmaster General Burleson ordered sweeping long distance rate cuts to take effect January 21. The changes set a basic charge of 4 mills per mile for airline mileage and adjust day and night service charges, with distinct rates through midnight and after.
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Berlin Strike Reaches Serious Proportions
A Berlin dispatch reports the strike there has become very serious with 350000 workmen out and only two newspapers publishing.
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London
Associated Press
Fish quotations Seattle noon prices fragmented list
Prices for fish at noon today include Halibut 20 cents Ling cod 8e Red cod 7e Pickled sablefish 20 per bbl Pickled herring 12 20 per bbl Sockeye salmon 22 per bbl Silvers 20 per bbl Pinks 15 Chums 13 per bbl The itemized rates cover several varieties with currency and measurement noted in a concise market listing.
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Seattle
Red Cross Christmas Drive Aims to Grow Membership
Washington December 16 The American Red Cross opened its Christmas enrollment week with workers hoping to increase the 22,000,000 member total. Funds from memberships will support Red Cross peace efforts and relief for those suffering.
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Associated Press
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Red Cross
Former Kaiser Refuses to Leave Holland
Amsterdam December 16. The former German Kaiser declines to depart despite officials warning his stay risks Holland’s difficulties. Reports reveal a cache of imperial wardrobes including 598 military and naval uniforms discovered among his belongings. Officials say early departure would aid the government.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
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Italian Army Must Be Kept Mobilized Says Premier
Premier Orlando Toggy told the Senate Italy would not release any soldier and would keep all war material intact. He cited ongoing difficulties and emphasized mobilization as essential amid current conditions. Local merchants have donated prizes for the Cordova fire department masquerade ball on New Year’s Eve with a prize list to be published in the Daily Times.
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Mob Kills Portuguese President Sidonio Maes in Lisbon
Crowds in Lisbon protest after the assassination of Dr. Sidonio Maes president of the Portuguese republic. The interior minister has assumed presidency as searches for a motive and suspects focus on a planned attack by Republican youths amid labor tensions.
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Associated Press
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Republic of Portugal
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Lisbon
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Mexican Revolution Plot Reported For New Year
El Paso reports Gene Filipe es a former artillery chief with Villa’s army and five other prominent Mexicans crossed the border. They are believed to form a political group planning a January revolution to install Dr Francisco provisional press. A separate Tampico clash is reported with one Mexican dead and an American wounded.
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New York
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Two Mild Influenza Cases Reported in Cordova
This morning two mild influenza cases were found in Cordova affecting Robert Shively and Roe Dame. Health officials, with Drs Connell and Chase, are tracing contacts and enforcing quarantine as precaution against further spread. Daune recently returned from the steward and has been in Cordova for six weeks. The origin of the outbreak remains a mystery to authorities.
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German Socialist Liebknoch Declared Insane by Der Vorwaerts
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports the Merlin Vorwaerts declares German Socialist leader Karl Liebknecht insane and urges treatment by a heroic specialist.
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London
Associated Press
Merlin
Seattle Schools Close Because of Influenza
Seattle schools shut for the influenza epidemic until after Christmas, with the Associated Press noting the return of illness prompts the closure.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Pioneer Has Feet Frozen on the Trail
Thomas Davis, an elderly man, suffered extreme frostbite as he trudged toward Chitina. Deputy Marshal Feeter aided him after he reached Wests, then the stage line ferried him to Tonsina for rest. Davis was taken to Verdosa General Hospital yesterday with hopes to save his feet.
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Peaster
Swedish Socialists Back Wilson in Peace Push
Swedish Socialist leader Hjalmar Brantin telegraphs President Wilson pledging full support from organized Swedish labor for his peace principles. The Swedish Liberal party also sends a gratitude telegram to Wilson.
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