British Reply on Reparation in Peace Talks Declared Premature
London reports that Andrew Bonar Law said no central powers peace proposal had reached Britain yet. Law and Asquith stress adequate reparation and security for the future as policy. Reports from Petrograd cite fear of premature peace and continued war. Berlin press notes censorship taint and mixed public reaction in Berlin with wild peace enthusiasm observed in cafes and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Bonar
Exchequer
House of Commons
Mr. Law
Asquith
Law
Berlin
Russia
Petrograd
Mec
Novoe Vremya
Star
Bern
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Lloyd-George Delayed by Illness in London
Premier David Lloyd-George remains in bed as his doctors order several more days of rest after a worsening chill. The condition prompts postponement of his planned appearance in the house Ammons next Tuesday.
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London
David Lloyd-George
Ammons
Mine bonuses raised at Calumet and Hecla
The Mohawk and Wolverine mining companies announce higher daily bonuses for about 2,000 workers. Starting January 1, 1917 the daily bonus rises from 23 cents to 50 cents through July 1, 1917, with a 10 percent premium continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet, Mich
Mohawk
Wolverine
Calumet
Hecla
Beneft
Tragic Explosion Kills Twenty Miners at Reedy and Ryan Mine
A blast at the Reedy and Ryan Coal Mine in Stone City fifteen miles southwest of Pittsburg Kansas on December 15 kills twenty miners and injures seven. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway as officials assess the cause and scope of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
Reedy & Ryan
Stone City
Here
Henry Crews Veteran Banker Urges Shooting Education for Boys
Henry Crews, noted banker and civic figure, advocates firearm safety and shooting instruction for boys, arguing it builds discipline, self reliance, and practical skills. He calls for structured programs within schools and community groups to teach responsible handling.
Frange Moves to Enforce Total Prohibition Across France
Paris reports Premier Briand announces in Journal Officiel that France will ban consumption of whisky brandy and liquors nationwide. He asks for decree power to regulate national defense matters and war time liquor suppression, greeted with applause as the plan covers the entire country including the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Journal
Officiel
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Mayeras
Diver Rescues Crew Of Submarine H-13 At Eureka
The H-13 commanded by Lt Cmdr H R Bogusch ran aground near Samoiz in heavy fog. A crew of two lieutenants and twenty men were brought ashore by breeches buoy after hours of danger. The U S diver and rescuers ensured all hands remained safe.
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Eureka
Cal
H. R. Bogusch
Samoiz
Humboldt Bay Bar
Prohibition Amendment Favorably Reported by Judiciary
The judiciary committee voted 12 to 7 to send the proposed national prohibition amendment to the house. The universal suffrage amendment was ordered reported without recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Saulsbury Elected President Pro Tempore of Senate
Senator Willard Saulsbury of Delaware wins the senate presidency pro tempore with 41 votes, defeating Gallinger who secures 22 and Clank with 5 as the Progressive Republicans. The vote occurred in Washington on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Washington
Willard Saulsbury
Delawere
Senate
Gallinger
Clank
Minnesota
Peace outlook gets brighter as powers weigh terms
Entente allies show toned down reactions to German peace proposal with sober second thoughts possible. J P Morgan visited the British embassy as talks continue. Secretary Lansing sent the peace text to major capitals while Wall Street plunged with heavy losses and little support except for rails.
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Entente
Washington
America
Germany
Teuton
Lansing
London
Paris
Petrograd
Tokyo
Rou- Mania
Serbia
Belgium
New York
Britain notes rising daily war outlay during crisis
London reports Chancellor Bonar Law moving a credit note for £400 million as Britain’s daily war spending climbs to £6.71 million. He cites munitions growth and loans to allies as key factors and notes total votes of credit since war began at £3.352 billion with £32 million for admin expenses.
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London
A. Bonar Law
Great Britain
Dean Kirchway argues Germany peace offer should be weighed in good faith
Dean George W. Kirchway of Columbia University told a World Court league luncheon that Germany's peace offer must be received in good faith by allied governments. He said he is pro ally yet for peace, insisting the proposal deserve consideration and that motives should be judged by outcomes, not rhetoric.
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New York
Germany
George W. Kirchway
Columbia University
World's Court League
Biltmore
Dean Kirch- Way
Grippe blamed on women by former health officer
In Aurora Illinois on December 15 Dr. A. R. Redar, former health officer, attributes the widespread grippe to women and weather. He claims most patients are women who dress for warmth yet go outside uncovered, spreading contagion to men.
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Aurora
Ill
Grippe
A. R. Redar
Forty Cities Discuss Coal Prices at Springfield Meeting
W K Abbott of Quincy chairs the Sinnis Municipal league panel to study coal prices. Representatives from many distant cities will attend to discuss price causes as Quincy city council initiates the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal League
Springfield
Quincy
Ill
W.K. Abbott
Sinois Municipal League
Quincey
Edwin C. Y. Webb and Export Trade Enlargement Measure
Edwin C. Y. Webb is noted as the author of a measure aimed at expanding export trade. The item highlights Webb's role and the policy proposal without additional context. The piece presents a historical focus on trade policy leadership and legislative intent.
North Carolina Rep Promotes Trade Combos to Boost Exports
A North Carolina representative's name has gained national recognition over the past year for backing a measure that would encourage trade combinations formed to push export business.
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North Carolina
Do Not Kiss Health Admonition Issued For Schools
Springfield Illinois December issue of an Illinois state board of health circular urges children to avoid kissing and other disease risks. It emphasizes avoiding sick people and contagions, washing hands, not sharing mouthware, drinking clean water, and swatting flies as part of a winter health education series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois State Board of Health For Health Education
Mine Owner Sues Railroad for 365000 in Illinois
C M Wasson representing The Wasson Coal company sues Big Four Railroad in Harrisburg circuit court for 365000 claiming damages from the railroad's failure to furnish adequate cars to handle mine output from two large mines. In a separate item, Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. awards employees a 10 percent year end bonus.
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Harrisburg
Ill
C. M. Wasson
Wasson Coal Company
Big Four Railroad Company
Chicago
Carson, Pierie, Scott & Co
New York
Chicago Live Stock and Market Quotes Circa Early 20th Century
Livestock receipts at Chicago show hogs 50 000 with light shipping at 9 40 to 10 40 to 9 65 to 10 40 and pigs 8 30 to 9 10. Cattle receipts 10 000 with steers 10 50 to 11 50 cows 6 85 to 7 35 and dealers 11 75 to 12 25. Wheat No 2 red 1 65 1 66 corn No 2 white 91 1 and No 2 yellow 91c. Butter eggs and eggs prices listed. East Buffalo notes steady cattle and hog markets with heavy and yorker hogs 10 20 10 40 and yearlings 11 00 to 11 75. Veals 14 50.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Hoyes
Verdun and River Meuse Drive Dominate War Front
Berlin reports French troops advance on both banks of the Meuse near Verdun in the latest war office update. German forces attack near Lassigny fails with heavy French resistance and 1,000,000 extra soldiers authorized for the year. Russian offensives continue in the Carpathians as Entente pressures Greece over unsettled issues.
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Berlin
Verdun
War Office
Meuse
Somme
Paris
Lassigny
la Liberte
von Bethmann-Hollner
French War Office
London
Teutons
Jalomitz
von Mackensen
Danube
German War Office
Jalomuz River
Moldavia
Roumania
Bucharest
Cernavoda
Petrograd War Office
Tuzeu
Carpathians
Petrograd
Ber Jin
Greece
Entente Alles
Robert Dees
House of Commons
Entente
Hamilton Brown Shoe Co Announces Wage Increase and Hours Cut
St. Louis firm reports a 0 65 percent wage increase and notable reduction in working hours. The move affects 4300 employees across factories in St. Louis Missouri Columbia Union and Popular Bluff.
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St. Louis
Hamilton Brown Shoe Company
Columbia
Union
Popular Bluff
Berns Chosen Purdue Captain for 1917 Football Team
William J. Berns of Linton Indiana has been elected captain of the Purdue Boilermakers for 1917. Berns is a junior in agriculture and plays right tackle, standing five feet eleven inches tall and weighing around 190 pounds.
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Berns
Boilermakers
Lafayette
Ind
William J. Berns
Linton
Purdue
School of Agriculture
Second degree murder verdict in Hammond case
Omer Burse, a fourteen year old, was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury in the Superior Court for killing Richora Calvaron on September 10 at Gar. The defendant is described as a Mexican in Indies.
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Hammond
Ind
Omer Burse
Richora Calvaron
Gar
Fatal shooting near Hammond leaves worker wounded
William Jerrill, employed by a Chicago construction firm, was found with ten bullet holes in the hand near Crovin. Sheriff Whitehorn reported the incident occurred December 18 with the assailant unidentified and no culprit arrested.
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Hammond
Ind
Dew
The
Bee
William Jerrill
Bye Rity Grace Construction Company
Cago
Wis
Crovin
Pei
Sheriff Whitehorn
Police Chief Threntose and Officials Discuss Mail Commission
Fragmentary notes indicate Detroit officials including Police Chief Threntose and James Cousens, with Letyeitte commission references, discussing mail procedures. The text appears garbled but hints at a commission meeting and public comment.
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Threntose
Detroit
Mico Peese
Letyeitte Conmumissiones
James Cousens
Wes the Commissioners
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Bonar Lew
Britain
Amsterdam
Tageblatt
Lloyd-George
Henry Crews
American Press Association
U. S
Hias
Saulsbury
Segond
Morgan
Spring Rice
J. P. Morgan
United States
Cecil Spring Rice
Mr. Morgan
England
King George
Buckingham Palace
Dean Kirchway
Edwin C. Y. Webb
Cecil
American Stress Association
Sues Railroad
Big Four
Verdun Vic
Jalomitz River
Bureus
Wallachia
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