Proposed AB C peace pact plan drew mixed reaction in South America
Rio de Janeiro conference aborted and Chile and Argentina cautious about joining a binding peace pact. A Chilean socialist writer warned of a possible South American war, arguing that Argent ina Brazil and Chile could clash over Tacna Arica and La Plata issues while Uruguay and Brazil suspected defense ties.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Rio de Janeiro
Lauro Muller
Republic of Brazil
Muller
Republic of Chile
Brazil
Uruguay
Serbia
South America
la Platta
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Peru
Tacna
Arica
Argentina
Widley
A. B.C
Argentine
Bolivia
Colombia
New Ambassador to Russia Named in Japan
Jan 1 reports Viscount Yasuya Uchid a, former Japanese ambassador at Washington, designated as ambassador to Russia succeeding Viscount Ichiro Motono who was moved to foreign affairs. Motono’s new post as minister of foreign affairs noted.
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Russia
Associated Press
Fukio
Yasuya Uchida
Washington
Ichiro Motono
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Plans 20000 Japanese Emigrants to South America
Tokio report says Nippon Yusen Kaisha will transport 20,000 Japanese emigrants to South America within four years from 1917 and open a quarterly service with 6000-ton ships via South Africa. Baron Kondo warns postwar shipping changes and higher coal costs will reduce profits amid strong Far East trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
China
Japan
United States
Munich alcohol test shows hit rate drop in marksmen
Bavarian ministry of war tested 20 marksmen over 20 days with 30,000 shots to measure alcohol impact. Prof Kraeplin reports an average 3 percent decrease in accuracy after 40 grams of alcohol, peaking 25 to 30 minutes after drinking. Several shooters performed 8 to 12 percent worse, some insisting performance improved.
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Associated Press
Munich
Germany
Bavarian Ministry of War
Kraeplin
Military Weekly
France Calculate War Indemnity If Allies Win
Paris reports French economist Barthlemy Rey estimates indemnity from Germany at 401 billion francs about 80 billion dollars at current exchange. He projects central powers could pay off in 50 years at roughly 15 billion annually, with itemized sums of 280 billion for state war expenses 10 billion for provincial costs 36 billion for damages and 75 billion for pensions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Barthlemy Rey
Germany
M Rey
London Parliament Weighs War Time Fashion Economy
A parliament member described in London’s fashion district how skirts must lengthen and shoes shorten to save resources. He noted pairs selling from 10 to 15 dollars with uppers measuring 10 to 16 inches and some as long as 22 inches.
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Associated Press
London
Gala Day in Lansing Honors Inauguration of Sleeper
Michigan Republicans celebrated the inauguration of Governor Albert E. Sleeper with a gala day in Lansing. Thousands from across the state attended as the legislature prepared to meet on Wednesday for Sleeper to deliver his address, marking GOP control after years of Democratic rule.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Albert E. Sleeper
Sleeper
Trawlers In War
Tokio reports that by January 1 about 36 Japanese trawlers have been sold to the entente allies. The ships are deployed against enemy submarines in the ongoing war effort.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Tennessee lawmakers face busy session on prohibition and reforms
Nashville dispatch reports Tennessee legislators convene in a biennial session with many new members. Leaders expect anti liquor drives to push a storage law targeting interstate shippers, a revived anti locker measure, and tax reform. Also planned are free textbooks, teacher pay boosts, and a constitutional convention vote.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Ogislature
Supreme Court
Memphis
Chattanooga
Calendar of Sports for Week Highlights Various Events
Week calendar lists winter race meeting in New Orleans trials of the United States Field Trial club in Grand Junction Tennessee indoor championships at Buffalo and college games in Pasadena Buffalo Dayton Kansas City Baltimore New York Scranton Buffalo Cincinnati Manila and Boston with boxing cards and dog and car shows also noted are the American Hockey Association season opener and the Toy Spaniel Club show at Waldorf Astoria Milwaukee dealers show and Wisconsin State tournament dates referenced.
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Business Men’s Racing Association
New Orleans
United States Field Trial Club
Grand Junction
Tenn
Buffalo
University of Pennsylvania
University of Oregon
Pasadena
Jack Dillon
Bob Moha
Dayton
Carl Morris
Charley Weinert
Kansas City
Jeff Smith
Frank Mantell
Baltimore
Billy Miske
Battling Levinsky
New York
Freddie Welsh
Chick Simler
Scranton
Jack Britton
Jimmy Duffy
Shamus O'Brien
Leo Johnson
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnnati
Manila
American Hockey Association
Eddie Murphy
Terry Brooks
Boston
Toy Spaniel Club of America
the Waldorf-Astoria, New York
Valuable Real Estate for Sale by Trustee in High Point
Notice: John Young and Elizabeth Young defaulted on a 10500 debt secured by Greensboro Loan and Trust Company as trustee. The lands in Guilford County will be sold at public auction December 9, 1916, in front of the county courthouse in Greensboro at noon, including four adjoining lots on Louise Avenue fronting Burnes Street and Barnes Street with two dwellings, then offered as a block and separately.
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John Young
Elizabeth DeBell Young
the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
N. C
Greensboro Loan and Trust Company
W. M. Knight
Young and Wife
Greensboro
Johnson Place
Office of the Register of Deeds
Louise Avenue
Burnes Street
Barnes Street
Barnes Streets
High Point
Greensboro Loan & Trust CO
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Chichester
Chester
Sci- Ie
Tennessee
Pony Bowling Association
Milwaukee
Western Intercollegiate Basketball Association
Worcester Kennel Club
Worcester
Mass
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Grand Central Palace
Milwaukee Automobile Dealers’ Association
Wisconsin State
High Point Enterprise
Coicz
Setanta Cate Kae
Wey
Arctic
Arctic Coal
Arctic Ice & Coal Co
Wachovia Bank
Ke High Point, N.c
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