Ford Plans 10 Quit Peage Ship to Peace Mission
A Central News Despatch from Christinnia reports Henry Ford has sailed for New York aboard the Bergen bound expedition. Ford joins Governor Hanna of North Dakota and others as peace delegates to belligerent nations, with McClure remaining in Christiania to send updates. The party aims to secure a protest against a wartime order and arrange compensation for participants.
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Christinnia
Benny Ford
Bergen
Norwey
Dod
New York
Ford
Christiania
Henry Ford
Posiain
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Siisck
Afluanza
Frederick Oahiinger
Mr. Ford
BB McClure
Wditor
Oser US
Pelce
Tinaws
North Dakota
W. Hiébech
Ellis O. Jones
Posoe Delageton
Anna Ropitad
Teutons Recapture Heights In Vosges Front Action
German and French reports detail heavy fighting in the Vosges near Hartmanneweller Kopl and Bartwanneweliee Kopl with dozens of miles of front contested. The German side claims recapture of summit positions amid high casualties while weather hampered operations and both sides acknowledge territory changes and exhausted troops.
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Dee
Mertin
Hartmanneweller Kopf
Vossen
Paria
Vosges
Hartmanneweter Kops
Sumiqit
Tandwehr
Bartwannewelie
New Legislation Sought by Comptroller to Curb Bank Practices
A forthcoming annual report to Congress by Comptroller of the Currency Jobo Skelton Williams outlines aims to curb bank practices, with emphasis on safeguarding depositors and restricting risky moves by bank stockholders. Separate items note a ban on baking fancy breads, a ship sinking near Port Bald, Kilbane defending a title on March 17, and a large donation to Italian relief along with other varied dispatches.
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Jobo Skelton
Comptrolier Williams
Pact signed ends third league grip on baseball
Cincinnati report states that representatives of the Federal American and National Leagues signed a pact removing the third circuit from the game. Charley Weeghman buys the Cubs, Joe Tinker to manage, and key Cubs and Browns stars will be retained or bid upon. Outside buyers aim to acquire top players as the old independent league dissolves.
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Histon
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Lee Magee
Sertaea
Caroniees
Mar Muchber
Asquith Seeks Million More in British Army
Premier Asquith asked the Commons to approve 1,000,000 additional men for Britain s army. The motion would raise the field force to about 2,260,000 with the goal to mobilize every eligible man. He cited enormous wastage and called for immediate service of those of military age. There are about 2,500,000 men already in training and volunteering for call.
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Asquith
Bet of Commons
Tralalog
Ford Peace Party Mourns Bingham Death
Oslo reports Lloyd M Bingham husband of actress Amelia Bingham died of pneumonia aboard the Oscar I Henry Ford. The death, along with the absence of Ford and Rosika Schwimmer, blunts the peace expedition and threatens the mission.
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Norway
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Hospital
Emperor William Ill in Europe Illness Delays Western Front Trip
London reports Emperor William is ill with a light inflammation of the cellular system. His condition described as Zeit gewebentzuendung or bindegewebentzuendung by the Kaiser’s Mneaste. Physicians order him to remain indoors as treatment proceeds.
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William
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Berilin
British Generals Shake Up for War Commands
London announces Lieutenant General Archibald Murray will command at the Dardanelles, succeeding Sir Charles Monro who moves to lead the First British Army in France in place of Sir Douglas Haig. Other items note a German frontier plan, Boer uprising pardons, and a deadly Texas case.
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Haig
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Archibald Murray
Dardanelles
Charles Monro Bas
Douglas Haig
Peace overtures report trips to Europe and other notices
Washington reports Col E M House plans to sound European sentiment on peace overtures despite White House denial. Duke gives North Carolina pastors eleven thousand in 10,900 dollars in checks. Serbian treasury money arrives in Marseilles for deposit in the Franco Serbian bank. Kaiser reportedly to visit Brussels while German rail officials arrive in Constantinople for the Damascus to Turkey route. Ad Wolgast suspended for seven months by New York athletic commission. Steamship Lord Ormonde damaged by fire at Hordentx, horses saved. cause under investigation.
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North Carolina
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Gallipoli withdrawal ends Suvia Anzac front
London dec 21 all British troops in the Suvia and Anzac districts of Gallipoli have been withdrawn with insignificant casualties. The move, described as a transfer to other operations, was conducted without Turkish knowledge and may affect future front dynamics. Simultaneously, the Anzac and Suvla zones evacuation is detailed as a strategic shift in Gallipoli operations.
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Gallipoli Peninsula
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Suvla
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Generale Commanding
Royal Navy
War Office
Balkane
Russians Capture Varna Quiet Bulgarian Port
London December 23 The Daily Chronicle reports Varna, Bulgaria’s chief Black Sea port, has fallen to Russian forces. The bombardment silenced Bulgarian guns, leaving the town in ruins while the garrison suffered heavy losses. Russian infantry and artillery landed without loss but faced Bulgarian attack.
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Bulgaria
Black Sea
Taft Arrives in La Crosse After Sailing Home Visit
Former President William Howard Taft reached La Crosse on Sunday and was taken to Yale classmate George W. Burton’s home where he rested appears to have recovered by morning. He rose at ten o’clock feeling better and prepared for further rest and travel.
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Berlin
Cologne Gazette
Mediterranean
Saloniki
Steamer Manomet Explosion Kills Ten Missing Near Cape Ann
The gasoline schooner Manomet blew up and sank twelve miles off Cape Ann Massachusetts. Four crewmen were landed at Rockport and ten remain missing. Panama Canal reopens to vessels drawing less than twenty feet after the recent slide.
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Rockport
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Rioting in Juarez Kills Americans and Mexicans
El Paso reports two Americans and eight Mexicans killed in Juarez rioting. An American brakeman George A Dipert was shot from the Juarez side while on a freight train near the bridge. Mexican soldiers aided by authorities restored order as Villa followers supposedly moved toward the border.
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Public utilities may require full appraisals under amended order
Ohio utilities face possible extended time to file complete property appraisals with the Utilities Commission. The appraisal requirement could be amended to demand full figures when new securities are issued or rates are fixed or approved. The plan follows discussions with the Electric Light Association as smaller light and water companies object to sweeping appraisal demands.
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Electric Light Association
Lydston Wins A M A Suit In Supreme Court Ruling
Chicago December 21 Dr G Franz Lydston wins a five year legal battle against the American Medical Association as the state supreme court upholds an appellate ruling ordering removal of the current board of directors A full reorganization of the national body expected with over 40000 members The ruling says the board was elected illegally since the association is incorporated under an Illinois charter and must hold annual meetings in the state Lydston had challenged Dr George H Simmons then secretary over holding three offices at once charging the society is controlled by an oligarchy He says the decision may empower the rank and file to gain the ballot and take politics out of the organization and its operations.
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U S Official Kills Two Men in Louisiana Depot
U S customs surveyor Robert L. Knox shot and killed two attorneys Ben Foster of Hattiesburg Mississippi and Alex Franko of Natchitoches Louisiana at Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad depot in Baton Rouge. Knox, troubled mentally, had been in a sanitarium in Washington and reportedly did not know the victims.
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Louisiana
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Hattiesburg
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Alex Franko
Natchitoches
Yazoo
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Aviator Jerwan Injured In Guatemala City Crash
Report from Guatemala City says aviation instructor Jerwan fell from his aircraft during a practice flight and was badly hurt, possibly mortal. The incident follows tense war news and reports of Allied aerial planning in New York.
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Guatemala
Jerwan
New York
Pleasing Gown Showcased in Black Brocade and Silver Details
A tea gown in soft black brocade features a short trained front slit revealing charmeuse and shadow lace. It is paired with a three quarter length mougseline de sole coat, trimmed with silver roses and elbow sleeves. A pansy purple velvet ribbon embroidered in silver drapes the waist, creating a focal point. Amsterdam is increasing its water supply.
Note to Austria-Hungary Over Ancona Sinking Holds Submarine Commander Responsible
United States government demands accountability for the torpedoing of the Ancona in 1915. The note asserts the vessel was sunk after engines were stopped and passengers aboard, blaming the submarine commander for willful violation of the laws of nations and humane conduct at sea. It stresses that American casualties occurred and seeks reparations and acknowledgment.
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China
Salina Cruz
Mexico
Chinese Start Revolt Report Sparks California Support
Chinese Tong ing Chong reports a cable from Shanghai stating five provinces have declared independence from Yuan Shikai. Tong says more provinces will follow and Chinese in America oppose restoring monarchy. California and other Chinese back a nationwide revolution with substantial funding pledged.
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