President Wilson to Marry Mrs Norman Galt December 18
The wedding will be private at Mrs Galt's home in Washington on December 18 with only close family attending. The President wishes no invitations or gifts and has not set the time or officiant. A honeymoon is not planned, with possible time in New Jersey and a southern visit. On January 7 they will host a reception for Pan American Congress delegates.
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Washington
Wilson
Norman Galt
White House
New Jersey
Peace Efforts Center on Papal Consistory
Rome reports Germany proposes peace through the papal consistory next Monday. Cardinal Hartmann conveys Germany would evacuate Belgium and Northern France and back autonomous Poland if the pope pursues a peace line. Berlin denies Kaiser visit to Constantinople for a peace mission.
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Rome
Germany
Hartmann
Cologne
Vatican
Belgium
France
Poland
Berlin
Constantinope
Greece grants Allies railways and harbors in Macedonia
Copenhagen reports that Greece agrees to allow the Allies free use of all Macedonian railways and all Aegean harbors including Kinavalla, per the Berliner Tageblatt.
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Copenhagen
Greece
Macedonia
Aegean
Kinavalla
Amusements Listings Include The Peasant Girl and Pictures
Edith Thayer and a New York company perform The Peasant Girl at the Maryland Theatre. Also listed are Grande Victoria Liberty Belvedere theatres showing pictures and an athletic night by Central U. M. CC. A. plus Miller's Hall Free Quaker Show.
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Amusements Maryland Theatre
Edith Thayer
New York Company
Grande Theatre—Pictures
Liberty Theatre—Pictures
Victoria Theatre—Pictures
Belvedere Theatre—Pictures
General Central U. M
CC. A
Junior Members Athletic Night
Miller’s Hall
Withdrawal of German naval and military attaches urged
New York reports say Captain Boy Ed and Captain von Papen could not be located and had met at the German club. The State Department asked for their immediate withdrawal for acts harming U S interests, with President Wilson’s approval. Berlin response awaited. U S officials weigh possible impact on German public opinion.
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New York
Boy-Ed
von Papen
von Nuber
Albert
Washington
Karl Boy- Ed
Frantz von Papen
State Department
Lansing
Attach’s
United States
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Berlin
Forgery Confession Ties W M Brechbiel to Bank Fraud
Chief of Police J Thomas Eisenhauer and Patrolman William Dul age with Assistant Chief James Nicely and Officers Clark and Johnson arrested W N Brechbiel at 60 Gay Street for passing a forged check at Commercial Savings Bank and eluding Officer Stahl. He confessed to the forgery and faces a 4 PM hearing before Justice Heck. Brechbiel, married last June, formerly worked for National Biscuit and is said to have obtained 9 dollars and attempted 35 more from the same bank using Paul Monroe. He also passed a check on Miss Winifred Fisher of 60 Gay Street. His wife resides in Altoona.
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J. Thomas Eisenhauer
William Dulage
James Nicely
Clark and
Johnson
W. N. Brechbie
Gay Street
Commercial Savings Bank
Stahl
Brechbiel
Paul
Justice Heck
Winifred Fisher
Alstoona
National Biscuit Company
Ford Peace Ship Sailed Without British Welcome
London dispatch reports the Ford peace ship sailed with no comment from the British press. New York notes Henry Ford’s passport limits to neutral countries but he intends to visit belligerent nations, asserting his American citizen rights.
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London
Ford
New York
Henry Ford
President Wilson Praises Tuberculosis Work and Red Cross Seal
President Wilson writes to The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis expressing deep interest in its work and hope for growing efficiency. He notes the Red Cross Christmas Seal as a key fundraising method aiding the anti tuberculosis campaign.
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Red Cross
Wilson
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
No successor named for Joffre on western front
Paris authorities say no appointment to succeed General Joffre on the western front will be made for now. London reports Russian entry into Bulgaria sparks Balkan speculation. plans for renewed campaigns against Serbia Montenegro and possible Russian advance toward Bulgaria are discussed with cautious military circles in Paris and London.
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Paris
Joffre
Tenegro
Roumanian
Bulgaria
Clarke Chosen President Pro Tempore of Senate
Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas won the Democratic caucus vote 28 to 23 against Senator Pomerene of Ohio to be president pro tempore. Pomerene urged Clarke should not be reelected over Clarke’s ship purchase bill opposition. The caucus moved to unanimous choice, approved by rising vote.
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Washington
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Clarke
Pomevrene
Ohio
Pomerene
Fans to be Put in Tunnels Between Parkersburg and Grafton
Officials of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the West Virginia public service commission decided to install fans in the longer tunnels on the line between Parkersburg and Grafton to improve air quality and passenger comfort.
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Charleston
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Parkersburg
Grafton
Villa Threatens Americans in Mexico Alleged Proclamation
Report from border correspondent E. V. Whitefield describes Deep General Francisco Vila ordering Americans to leave Mexican territory under threat of being shot. The proclamation, signed by Colonel Manuel Quesada, warned Gringos not to enter Villa lands. Three Americans reportedly killed were rescued near Calabas after beatings by Villa troops.
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Douglas Aziz
Francisco Vila
Mexico
E. V. Whitefield
Bacereachi
Sonora
Whitefield
Manuel Quesada
Villa
Wilson
Obregon
J. W. Cunningham
Gus Hendrickson
H. C. Southherd
Here
Jesus Aguirre
Carranza
Calabas
Bank President Killed Flagging Train Near Shenandoah
George W. Kite 67, president of the Shenandoah Bank, was killed near his home in Shenandoah County, Va, when he attempted to flag an N and W passenger train. He stood on the tracks at an early hour yesterday and was said to have moved too close to the locomotive as the train passed.
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Luiay
George W. Kite
Shenandoah Bank
Shenandoah
Norfolk and Western Railway
Mr. Kite
Jouray
United States Business Reach Expands in South America
The Review of the River Fate notes rapid U S business expansion into Argentina and across South America. It highlights large American capital, new ventures, and plans for a North American steam service, elevators and port works, plus refrigeration projects in Buenos Aires and Asuncion.
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Buenos, Aires
Argentina
United States
South America
North America
Buenos Aires
New York
Percival Farquhar
Morris & Co
Chicago
Asuncion
Paraguay
Congress Eager to Hear Message Figures in Washington
Washington December 4 Nearly all of the 531 members of the Sixty fourth congress are in Washington for the opening Monday. The session is expected to be one of the most momentous in years with plans to strengthen the army and navy and address issues such as rural credits self government for the Philippines and anti trust law amendments. The president may outline priorities including a merchant marine bill trading protections and treaty ratifications amid war era challenges.
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Washington
Congress
Europe
United States
Garrison and Daniels
Philippines
Austro Austrian agents recalled after naval plot verdict
The Providence Journal reports stiff sentences for Hamburg American Lines director Buenz and others in the conspiracy case. Sentences range from one year six months to one year and a day in federal prisons in Atlanta and Providence. A recall of seven Austrian diplomatic agents and the two naval attachés is expected, with Von Papen and Boy Ed arranging travel plans.
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American Lines
Wil
Providence
R. I
Boy-Ed
von Papen
American Providence Journal Today
Baron Zwelidenik
van Nuber
New York
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Philadelphia
United States
Mexico
Germany
The
Journal
Western Maryland Freight Traffic Grows Significantly
The Western Maryland railway reports a surge in freight traffic across its system. Furloughed trainmen on this division have been recalled, with about twenty firemen returning to payroll. Company officials expect continued growth and anticipate two more payrolls before Christmas, likely the largest in company history.
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Maryland
Influential farmer commits suicide at home in Maryland
William Shuet 72 a prominent farmer between Smithsburg and Edgemont hanged himself in the attic of his home after illness. He was found by a grandchild in Hagerstown Maryland December 4. The act was influenced by reading of an aged man’s death by his own action.
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Hagerstown
William Shuet
Smithsburg
Edgemont
Great Exposition to Close Tonight
San Francisco reports the Panama Pacific Exposition nears its end with farewell ceremonies. Tens of millions visited the fair over ten months, a net return near 1.5 million dollars, and plans to salvage select features like the Palace of Arts while many buildings face destruction or relocation to the San Diego fair.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Marina
Surerise
Golden Gate
Tower of Jewels
Co.loore
All Nations
Moore
Art Smith
Panama Canal
Francisco
Palace of Arts
Cumberland and Electric Street Railway Changes Schedule
The Cumberland and Electric Street Railway announces a new street service schedule effective next week. Cross-town Gary line will run straight to its terminal with no Baltimore and Centrestre exits. Park cars travel South Cumberland via Second streets, side cars through Land Avenue.
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Cumberland and Electric Stree Railway Company
Gary
Baltimore
Cumberland
Land Avenue
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