U S Rejoinder to Ancona Note Delivered Today
Tax figures show Louisville & Nashville and Southern Railways paying city and Morgan County taxes in Decatur. The L & N sent a sizable dividend tax payment totaling over 4100 for city taxes in two days. The Southern Railroad pays small city taxes and has limited track within city limits. The tax collector notes continued payments and outstanding amounts.
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Louisville & Nashville
Decaturs
Halling
New Decatur
Southern Railrroad
Aleo
Southern
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Morgan County
City of
Decatur
Southerr
Fas
Trains Searched for Christmas Whisky on Nashville Run
Deputy sheriffs searched two accommodation trains from Nashville to Decatur on Saturday for illicit whiskey shipments. No whiskey was found. Officials say several passengers have recently attempted to smuggle large quantities by suitcases to sell during the holidays along the Decatur line.
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Nashville
Germans Pass War Profits Tax Through Reichstag
Berlin dispatch reports Germany has passed the second and third readings of a law taxing war profits in the Reichstag. Amsterdam dated dispatch notes the measure aims to curb wartime gains.
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International News Service
Amsterdam
Germany
Reichstag
Berlin
Germans Hold Balkans Position Affirmed
Berlin reports the German general staff announced that their position in the Balkans is unchanged, reinforcing a status quo amid ongoing tensions.
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Berlin
Balkans
American note to Austria heads toward Vienna amid shift in tone
Washington reports indicate the American rejoinder to Austria’s Ancona note will be delivered to Vienna within 24 hours after Minster Stovall forwarded it from Berne on Monday. Officials note Austria’s formal reply may now yield though cabinet plans remain unsettled with Baro n Burian consulting the Hungarian premier.
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Washington
Austria
Ancona
Stovall
Berne
Switzerland
State Department
Vienna
Penfield
Foreign Office
Lansing
Berlin
Baron Burian
Restrain Globe From Libeling Mrs. Asquith
London reports that a court injunction barred further Globe libels against Mrs. Asquith wife of the British prime minister. The libel suit over claims she associated with German prisons was continued as her lawyers read anonymous letters alleging insult to England and traitor innermost councils. The judge found the statements directed at her with no foundation and the Globe owners apologized in court.
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International News Service
London
The
Globe
Asquith
H. B. Asquith
Donnington Hall
England
More Vessels Destroyed
London reports 3% more British ships destroyed, apparently by German submarines, in latest international loss update.
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International News Service
London
Christmas Day Express and Post Office Deliveries
Decatur residents will receive Christmas packages with open express and post offices. Gardner of the local express firm reports many packages marked Do not open until Christmas. Deliveries occur morning and afternoon with all stations active.
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Decaturs
Focal Expess
Gardner
Express Company
Crawford
Decature
Pareé Post
Decatur
Premier Asquith pleads for one million more Britons
The premier urged a government bill to add one million volunteers to the colors, bringing total fielded Britons to 2,250,000. He noted about 10,000 men remain in training awaiting call and conceded government blunders. Lord Kitchener advised withdrawal of Allied forces from Suvla and Anzac fronts after his return from the Near East.
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Asquith
Plunteer
Suvla
Gallipoli Peninsular
Lord Kitchener
Near East
The
House
President Wilson Declines Photo Session with Hollywood Visitors
At Hot Springs Virginia on December 21 President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson stepped out for a quiet public appearance. Secret service followed at a distance as photographers sought a five minute photo with the president but were turned down with a firm no. The couple plans another long automobile ride through the resort grounds.
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International News Service
Hot Springs
Wilson
Homestead Hotel
Secret Service
Ywen
Villa Surrenders as Forces Join Carranza Opposition
Gen Francisco Villa declares resignation to seek peace in Mexico and retires within thirty days. Villa heads to Los Angeles after leaving the convention army command. Funston reports Villa officers have surrendered to Carranza forces and notes amnesty is undecided.
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Chihauhau
Mex
Convention Army
Mexico
Republic
Francisco Villa
Vila
Carranza
Raiment
Villa
Los Angles
Whém Villa
Scoecenel Paordos
Washington
Funston
Department
Seaman Spy's Aide Not to Be Indicted
Frederick Metzler, who confessed involvement with German agents in the United States, testified before a grand jury. U S District Attorney Marshall said Metzler would not be indicted in consideration of his assistance and role as private secretary to a man in U S Secret Service.
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International News Service
New York
Frederick Metzler
United States
Metzer
U. 6
Marshall
Metzler
Man Secret Service
Hartselle Votes On Recalling City Commission Plan
Citizens of Hartselle prepare for a January 3 special election to decide whether to scrap the new commission form and revert to aldermanic government. The recall petition gathered at least 25 percent of last election voters, verified by Judge Skegges, with a close race expected between supporters and opponents of the change.
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Hartselle
General City Commission
Commission
W. E. Skegges
Hartsell
Morgan County
United States
Memphis
Nashville
Terre ‘Maute
Inverness merchant dies from self inflicted wounds after shooting
A. H. Burnett of Inverness Mississippi shot and killed C. D. Finley brother of Ben W. Finley of the Decaturs. Burnett died yesterday from personal safety related wounds. Finley Lumber Co. president Mr. Finley was among the victims. The motive remains unclear after Burnett's death while attending the Decatur funeral.
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Inverness, Mias
C. D. Finley
Ben. W. Finley
Decaturs
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Finley
Finley Lumber Company
Inverness
Ford to Endow Peace Foundation at The Hague
Henry Ford announced in Europe that he will found a permanent Peace Foundation in The Hague to develop a national concordat to prevent future wars. He plans to remain in Europe until peace is achieved and endows his life to this mission despite critics and illness. He will not hold Ford meetings in Copenhagen while continuing his pilgrimage to the city.
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International News Service
Christiania
Henry Ord
Europe
The
Hague
Mr. Ford
Ford Party
Copenhagen
Ford
Serbia Being Looted by Bulgar Forces
Rome dispatch reports Bulgarian forces are systematically looting Serbia. Serbian Minister of Public Works M. M. Bulovic, arriving in Messina with other Serbian refugees, confirms widespread destruction as of December 21.
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Serbia
Rome
Servia
M. M. Bulovic
Messina
Famous Beer Leader is Free Man Again
Gen DeWet and 118 others jailed for treason in the previous uprising were released today after signing pledges not to engage in anti government agitation in the future.
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Town
DeWet
Oer
Greeks and French Clash Near Salonika Fort
Berlin dispatch reports fighting between Greek and French troops near Fort Karaburna outside Salonika. Artillery duels are noted on the western front and the repulse of Russian attacks on the eastern front is announced.
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Berlin
The
Frankfurter Zeitung
Fort Karaburna
Salonika
Western Front
Charge Antijap Crusade in Chine
Tokio reports a German propaganda campaign in China aimed at sowing estrangement between China and Japan. The dispatch notes the effort as a vigorous anti Japan crusade influencing Chinese opinion during the war period.
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Chine
International News Service
Tokio
Japan
Germany
China
Birmingham Yeggs Case: Ratliff Held on Burglary Bond
Chas E Ratliff, named as third in a gang of alleged yeggs, was ordered held on 1000 bond after a preliminary hearing before Municipal Judge Abernathy. He admitted helping prepare a nitroglycerine mixture for a safe blow but claimed illness that night. An alibi was offered by a lodginghouse porter and a roomer.
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Birmingham
Chas. E. Ratliff
West End
Abernathy
Alexander & Phillips
Propertator
Fourth Avenue
Wartrace Bank Cashier Charged With Embezzling 50000
H. Hooser cashier of the First National Bank of Wartrace was arrested at his home after the bank’s closure by Comptroller Williams. A warrant filed by federal inspector Morgan accuses him of embezzling funds from the bank totaling about $50,000. Hooser denied responsibility and did not confess.
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Wartrace
Tenn
Dee
W. H. Hooser
First National Bank of
Labor Unwilling to Work on New U. S. Ship
Washington reports a navy labor problem in building the new battleship California at the New York navy yard. Officials cite civil service pay and wage difficulties as factors, along with reluctance of skilled workers to leave private employment.
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U. S
International News Service
Washington
Navy
California
New York Navy Yard
Civil Service
Turks claim all Creddy
Constantinople reports the Turkish office states the Allies have withdrawn from the Sudia and Anzac fronts on the peninsula due to Turkish attacks along the line. The statement frames the movement as a Turkish victory and notes active offensives across the front.
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International News Service
Constantinople
Sugia
Anzac
Peninsular
Allied Troops Withdrawn From Dardenelles Sent to Help Check Teutons
Information from Athens reports strong Allied forces arriving off the Greek coast. Troops drawn from Suvla and Anzac fronts are being sent into the Balkans to reinforce lines on the Greek frontier. Salonika lies 230 miles from the transferred sector as German allies mass on the border signaling potential strike.
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Dardenelles
Teutons
International News Service
London
Athens
Balkans
Suvla
Kavala
Salonika
Salogiks
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