Germanys Note Likely A Step Toward Peace Talks Through Neutrals
Entente embassies call Germanys reply not an answer to President Wilson but a neutral circle prodding document. Neutral and German diplomats see it as a move to place responsibility for war on the Entente while hinting at possible confidential terms. The piece notes a lack of clear terms and the difficulty this creates for future negotiations.
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Entente
Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
Liogd George
Tornado Kills and Injures Many in Arkansas
Reports from south central Arkansas list nine dead and four injured as a four mile path of destruction crosses communities near Little Rock and Pine Bluff. Details remain uncertain as communication fails and the full toll is not yet confirmed.
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Ark
Arkansas
Manany
England
Albert L. Swartz
Pine Bluff
Sherrill
Kee
Tucker
Joseph Pilkington
Civilian and Troop Clashes in Honolulu Street Fight
Civilians and soldiers clash in Honolulu as a holiday riot escalates with three soldiers arrested and threats to purge police. Army officers restore order after saloons are ordered closed. police blame civilian rosters for the disturbance.
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Honolulu
Gnepo
Heenan
Pupils Strike In Scranton Over Christmas Vacation
Disrupted schools as students boycotted classes in Scranton reacting to a school board decision against a Christmas break. The walkout involved high and elementary students, with chants for time off and calls for officials to reconsider the holiday period.
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Nuhite
Tudenic
Parliament Prorogued as War Aims Focus in Britain
London dispatch reports Parliament prorogued to February 7 with King George urging vigorous war prosecution until Europe’s security is secured. Entente replies to Central Powers may trigger Germany’s peace terms. Wilson’s note remains to be discussed with allies. British press reacts with headlines of surprise and skepticism.
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German Submarine Sinks Reported by Allied Forces
Dispatches from Paris and Amsterdam claim German submarines U-45 and U-48 have been sunk by destroyers in the Bay of Biscay and off Saint Nazaire. Reports suggest these references may pertain to the same vessel, possibly U-49, active near the French and Spanish coasts and linked to sinking the American steamship Columbian the British Seatonia and the Norwegian Baltimore and Fordalen.
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Shipping Board Named by President Wilson
Washington December 26 President Wilson announced the shipping board would include Democrats William Denman of San Francisco Bernard N Baker of Baltimore and John A Donald of New York City Republicans John Barber White of Kansas City and Theodore Brent of New Orleans described as a Republican with Progressive tendencies.
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Note from Wilson Delivered to German Foreign Office
A U S note bearing on war aims was handed to the German foreign office by the American envoy. The communication, relayed via London, was received with formalities as President Wilson seeks clarity on belligerent actions.
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Six Die in Florida Train Wreck Near Mc Kidney
Six men died when a Seaboard Air Line cable-header freight train struck a washout near Mc Kidney Florida six miles west of Jacksonville Some crew members escaped with injuries or survived the crash authorities reported on December 26 19XX
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Hawkeye State News on coal famine and city relief efforts
Iowa items report a coal famine crisis in Des Moines blamed on mine operators. Mayor MacVicar seized coal and used city teams to deliver fuel to needy families. The piece also notes state and city spending on public works, university and hospital projects, population estimates, and various local incidents and governmental actions.
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Iowa Automobile Registration and 1917 Update
Iowa's state automobile department closed 1916 registrations with 198 050 cars and 1 854 501 in fees. The 1916 year showed 52 942 more cars and 321 448 more fees than 1915. The 1917 season begins Dec 20 with new plates and a first 1917 car numbered 198 052.
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