United States Demands in Ancona Case Lock Step with Austria-Hungary
The United States releases a second note to Austria-Hungary insisting the admiralty admission that the Ancona was torpedoed after stopping with passengers aboard shows willful violation of international law. It rejects discussing details, warns relations hinge on Austria’s reply, and holds the commander responsible for Americans killed or injured.
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United States
Ancona
Vienna
Washington
Beron Zwiedenek
Imperial and Royal
Department of State
Admiralty
Austria-Hungary
Colonel J M House to Visit Europe on Diplomatic Mission
Col E M House announces he will travel to Europe at the President and secretary of state's request to convey U S positions to ambassadors in war capitals. He denies a peace mission while officials note the trip's delicate nature and avoid discussion. President Wilson says the mission is not linked to peace efforts.
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Washington
Col. E. M. House
New York
Wilson
Europe
Lansing
House
Mr. House
Colonel House
Germany
France
England
Hot Springs
United States
Evans
Captain von Papen sails home after farewell in New York
Captain Franz von Papen, recalled German military attaché, leaves New York aboard the Noordan for Rotterdam. He thanks Americans for hospitality and asserts Germany will have a clean record. he notes his departure with no bitterness and recalls time with U.S. expeditionary forces at Vera Cruz. The U.S. government and New York World are cited regarding charges against him.
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New York
Franz von Papen
Germany
Rotterdam
Noordan
von Papen
Vera Cruz
United States Army
New York World
State Department
Boy-Ed
Christmas Drunks Hit Municipal Court Sessions
A sailor on furlough from the Ohio and several locals faced Christmas season drunkenness charges in municipal court. Dennis Franklin paid a five dollar fine as a Christmas present for his wife, while others such as Jim Snider and Julia Terry settled costs for intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Dennis
Dalton
Dennis Franklin
Julia Terry
Guilly
Deserters Located Near Greensboro This Weekend
A report notes two ED DESERTERS spotted near Greensboro on Sunday. Local authorities urge residents to stay alert and report any further sightings to the sheriff.
British army to expand by one million men in parliament
London debate grants a thousand thousand increase lifting imperial army to four million. Changes at staff shift General Robertson to imperial duties in London while Murray moves to command. Greece Romania Balkans and Varna bombardment rumors Tempered by weather and western front losses. Parliament prepares for Derby’s figures on conscription and imperial defense.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Robertson
France
Imperial Staff
Murray
Gallipoli
Greece
Romania
Balkan
Varna
Russia
Gournaris
Armentieres
Hartman’s-Weilerkopf
Kum
Persia
Earl of Derby
Citizens Asked to Remember Firemen at Christmas
A petition will circulate today and tomorrow to raise Christmas money for the city’s volunteer firemen. The note praises their service despite little pay and asks the public to contribute as a remembrance for their valiant work across the year.
Hunters bag 103 rabbits on Mackay estate hunt
C. C. Muse Earnhardt W. H. Ragan and Arthur Lyon with William Montgomery hunted on the Mackay estate yesterday and killed 103 rabbits after a day’s effort.
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C. C. Muse
Earnhardt
W. H. Ragan
Arthur Lyon
William Montgomery
Mackay
Ancona Note Delivery Announced by Neue Freie Presse
A Vienna telegram reported by Reuters says the Austrian foreign office received the second Ancona note from the United States as announced by the Neue Freie Presse. The weather is fair with rising temperatures tonight and Thursday, light variable winds becoming southerly.
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London
Vienna
Reuter
Ancona
United States
Neue Frei Presse
Bond Election Likely in March Amid Officer Shakeup
The article notes a probable March bond election as officials discuss potential changes in leadership and criticize actions by the C. and Y. railroad and utility operations, signaling political pressure and reorganizational debate.
Governor Grants Home Leave For Trusty Convicts
Gov Locke Craig ordered state penitentiary wardens and farm and convict camp superintendents to allow trusted prisoners to return home from Friday December 24 through Monday December 27. A three day holiday was declared for other inmates from their regular duties.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Locke Craig
State Penitentiary
Troops Sent From Eastern Mediterranean to Saloniki
The Cologne Gazette reports that British troops stationed on an eastern Mediterranean island have been sent to Saloniki. The move updates Allied deployments amid ongoing operations in the region.
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Saloniki
Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Cologne
Mediterranean
Perfect Tranquility at Juarez Early Today
Juarez woke to calm conditions as 1,000 troops were reported heading north from the south. Sources say they belong to forces that surrendered at the Carranza consulate in El Paso overnight.
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Juarez
Associated Press
el Paso
Tex
Carranza
Traveling Salesman Held Without Bail in Greensboro
Philip Fennelly a traveling salesman from Troy New York was held without bail in Greensboro city court on a charge of criminal assault. Complainant witness Mrs Jessie Suttle of Asheville testified.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
Philip Fennelly
Troy
N. Y
Jessie Suttle
Asheville
Property Transfer Near City in High Point Township
Registrar of deeds records show one property deed in High Point yesterday a tract measuring 150 by 197 feet on Albertson road near the city sold by L. H. Harvell to Odell and Cordie Sledge for 100 dollars.
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Registrar of Deeds
High Point
Albertson Road
High Point Township
L. H. Harvell
Odell and Cordie Sledge
City Council Considers March Bond Election for Street Improvements
City officials debate calling a $39,000 street improvement bond election, fix election and registration dates in March, and discuss council priorities. Other items include filling health vacancies, water sewer takeovers, tax refunds for non residents, inspector duties, and new ordinances on chicken coops and curbside behavior.
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Lyon
Pickett
Far West
City Board of Health
J. A. Turner
Goley
Terry
J. T. Mann
Counsilman Davis
W. L. Jackson
Arville Williams
Slyon
T.W. Edmunds
Roland Park
Edmonds
Reland Park
R. T
RB. Fef
Funlerburk
Y. R
Counciman Davis
Conncil.” Mr. Davis
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