Austria Asks Peace But Czar Sets Harsh Terms
London dispatches report Austria seeking peace with Russia but the Czar demands surrender of Galicia to Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina to Serbia and Montenegro, a new federal Austria Hungary, and withdrawal from Germany alliance, all rejected. The Turkish Parliament meets with Sultan Mohammed V claiming neutrality while Russia battles ships. British ships head toward Dresden as it repairs before possible internment.
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France
Servians Take Belgrade From The Austrians
London reports that Servians have reoccupied Belgrade after fierce fighting, with Belgrade previously evacuated by Servians and later entered by Austrians. The move follows a wider Austro German attempt to invade Servia and another Western front note from Petrograd.
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London
Reuters Telegram Company
Servia
Anstelans
Senators Fight Safety at Sea Pact in Senate Session
Washington December 15 Determined resistance to ratification of the safety at sea treaty signed in London last winter continued in executive session with Senator Cummins leading the fight in La Follette’s absence. Opponents say a clause would cede to foreign governments regulatory power over passengers on foreign ships entering American ports.
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Rate increase suspended by commerce commission
Washington December 15 Proposed increase in freight rates on live stock fresh meat and packing house products from Chicago St Louis and other Western centres to Eastern cities were suspended today by the Interstate Commerce Commission until April 15 for further investigation. It would have yielded roads nearly 10000000 more annually with cattle from Chicago to New York rising from 28 to 33 cents per hundred pounds and fresh meat from 40 to 50 cents per hundred pounds. Protests came from meat packers live stock producers and consumers. The commission will investigate reasonableness later.
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New York
Bundle Day Reminder Promotes Donations in Cumberland
Tomorrow marks Bundle Day urging Cumberland residents to pack and donate old clothes and provisions. Central Charity committee led by Associated Charities St Vincent de Paul Salvation Army and Chamber of Commerce coordinates storage and distribution with City Hall or central call.
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Pittsburg
Cumberland
Self Denial Day Arrangements To Be Finished Tomorrow
Washington notes that Self Denial Day plans will be completed tomorrow and publicized well before Friday. In December 15 dispatches it reports Rear Admiral R Nicholson ending active service and entering retirement after a long naval career starting as a cabin boy at age 12. He commanded the Asiatic fleet in his final duty after participating in Wilmington blockade efforts aboard the State of Georgia.
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Wilmington
Three-Masted Schooner Ella M Storer Wrecked Off Gloucester
The Ella M Storer drove ashore after seeking shelter from a Monday night storm behind Dog Bar Breakwater. Captain Kelley, his wife, and five crewmen reached Ten Pound Island two miles up the harbor in a yawl boat.
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Ten Pound Island
Former lobbyist Mulhall fined but not paid
Baltimore December 15 The $121.96 fine on Martin M Mulhall for assault against Samuel H Springer remains unpaid. Judge Elliott ordered release on recognizance pending payment with no date set. Springer later sued Mulhall for damages in City Court. A separate suit by Mrs Spileker against Pabst Brewing was dismissed.
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Bessie Spileker
Richmond Street
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Spileker
Pabst Brewing Company
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Spilcker
State Industrial Commission Sets Records for Awards
Baltimore reported the State Industrial Accident Commission established a record with 12 awards on one day and eight postponed. Landis Epps, a drayman, injured with a broken rib, refused the family physician and hospital fees. the commission will advise on medical costs while awarding him $5 weekly. Accidents now total 1,695 with 72 claims received and 38 compensated.
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Opposition to Kitchin for Democratic floor leader grows
Washington reports rising discipline friction as Finis Garrett of Tennessee is pushed by Administration allies to become majority leader. The plan aims to strip Kitchin of floor leadership while preserving his chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee.
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North Carolina
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Tennessee
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Heor
House Appropriation Bill Cuts Nearly Two Million
Washington December 15 The Appropriations Committee trimmed about 2 060 000 from departmental estimates and reduced salary allowances overall proposing a total of 88 744 753 50 for the Legislative Executive and Judicial and Appropriation bill The measure adds 2 286 100 in special appropriations and authorizes 1 000 new employees for the agricultural census It also lowers congressional mileage from 20 to 5 cents per mile
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Coldest night of winter brings near zero temps
The coldest night of the season left temperatures plunging from 20s to 30 degrees below afternoon levels. This morning thermometers on the street hovered near zero with readings of 14 above in a sheltered spot and 5 above at City Hall. Yesterday noon marked 34 degrees as today showed 19. In related news Dr John Henry MacCracken of NYU has been named Lafayette College president succeeding the resigning F E Warfield.
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Cumberland Press
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Gas Explosion in Cleveland Kills Nine and Injures Many
A two story Cleveland apartment house exploded killing nine and seriously injuring many. A photography studio on the first floor and adjacent rooms were destroyed as flying glass wounded people nearby. Authorities seek cause amid a strong gas odor and frozen air conditions.
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Dée
Life savers rescue 27 from Isle of Iowa at Hatteras shores
Norfolk dispatch reports 27 men rescued from the British steamer Isle of Iowa after it ran ashore near Hatteras Inlet in dense fog and heavy seas. Coast guard crews from Hatteras Creed Hill and Durarts Neck stations used motor surfboats to reach the stricken vessel with clothing soaked, hours without food, and no fires. The ship bound for Baltimore to Cuba with iron ore had struck shoals and leaked in its engine room.
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Durarts Neck
Store Opens Tonight With Useful Advertiser Details
A local notice announces a store opening on Union Street at 3 pm. Edison Wiese is listed among advertisers and promotion details.
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Edison Wiesele
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