Wilson Clemenceau discuss peace terms in general terms
Paris reports say President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau spoke only generally about peace conference issues at the Murat Residence. Wilson praised Clemenceau's personality and may visit American troops at Christmas. Wilson later addressed Paris at the town hall stressing US sympathy and indignation for France.
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PresidentIlson
Clemenceau
Murat
Echo de Paris
Wilson
Clemencenu
Italy
United States
France
Adrien Milhourd
Municipal Council of
Bad Booze and Bad Blood Mix at West Monroe Depot
A Saturday confrontation at the West Monroe depot led to Wiley Sherman shooting Ben Burton. Burton was wounded in the left chest and back and placed in the hospital. Sherman was jailed after the incident. Deputies recovered Burton and Sherman and transported them to Monroe for custody and treatment.
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Wiley Sherman
Ben Burton
Burton
Sherman
Withoote
West Monroe
V., S. & P. Pasenger
J. Y. Covington & Co
West
Monroe
Grant
Cheniere
Will Herring
Roper
Coverdale
Holland Severs Ties With Germany in Warsaw Telegram
Amsterdam reports that Holland has severed diplomatic relations with Germany. The telegram, received in Berlin from Warsaw, confirms the diplomatic break and outlines sudden changes in international ties.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Germany
Berlin
Warsaw
Liquor Dealer Wins Writ to Ship in Dry Territory
Jacksonville Florida December 16 Judge Sheppard in the United States district court granted a writ of injunction asked by John Nelson a Tampa liquor dealer to compel the American Express Company to accept for shipment into dry territory any quantity of intoxicants. The writ is operative until January first when the state becomes honest.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Sheppard
United States District Court
John Nelson
Tampa
American Express Company
Sailors Demand Control of Merchant Marine
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Sailors' Council formed at Hamburg demands control of the merchant marine and threatens to sink ships if not granted. It insists financing should be borne by ship owners and ties the issue to Berlin dispatches in the Zeelingske Tidende.
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Copenhagen
Sailors’ Council
Hamburg
Berlin
Zerlingske Tidende
Martin May Succeed Bauch In Southern Baseball League
Birmingham December 16 President Bauch of the Southern Baseball League resigns at a directors meeting. John Martin president of the Memphis club is expected to succeed Bauch.
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Birmingham
Baugh
Southern Baseball League
John Martin
Memphis
Bauch
Premier Ro mannos seeks decree suspending parliament
Madrid reports Premier Romannos after a cabinet meeting on Catalonia outbreaks announced the king has been asked to sign a decree suspending parliament.
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Madrid
Romannos
Catalonia
Glass Sworn in Today as Treasury Secretary
Washington reports Carter Glass was sworn in as Secretary of the Treasury today. The ceremony highlighted his commitment to fiscal policy during the new administration.
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Glass
Washington
Dec
Carter Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Monroe Merchants Push Double Daily Train Service
A Monroe meeting of merchants and the Chamber of Commerce discussed establishing double daily passenger service between Monroe and points on the Missouri Pacific Natchez branch. Supt. A R Taylor could not attend. a follow up session with him is set for Tuesday at 10 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Fernandez, traffic manager, will also be absent due to a New Orleans engagement.
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Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
Missouri Pacific Ry
Natchez
A. R. Taylor
Missouri Pacific
Taylor
Fernandez
New Orleans
Italian Officers Killed in War Reach 15600
Rome reports that during the war Italy lost 15,600 officers killed and over 20,000 wounded seriously. The minister of war told the Senate that Italy had more men under arms relative to population than any other nation.
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Rome
Senate
Italy
Negro Arrested for Selling Liquor at Bourland Saw Mill
Walter Cole, colored, who runs the boarding house at the Bourland saw mill near Swartz, was arrested Sunday morning by Deputy Sheriffs Roper and Coverdale on a warrant charging retailing liquor without a license. He was recently indicted by the Grand Jury.
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Walter Cole
Bourland
Swartz
Roper and Coverdale
Expansion of Trade Facilities Urged for Foreign Commerce
Washington reports the annual Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce findings urge expanding government facilities to promote foreign trade. It states the United States will play a larger role in international trade and stresses urgent action to build new trade on ethical and economic foundations.
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Washington
Bureau of Foreign and DomesticCommerce
United States
Plumbers and steam fitters walk out at Muscle Shoals plant
Sheffield Ala Dec 16 Plumbers and steam fitters union members at government nitrate plant No 2 Muscle Shoals walked out this morning demanding a wage increase after the government announced no raises for striking electricians. Union officials say 445 men quit work.
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Sheffield
Ala
Muscle Shoals
Dr Lovejoy Speaks On Red Cross Tonight At Monroe Opera House
Dr Esther Clayson Lovejoy returns from overseas Red Cross service to present an evening titled An Evening Over There at the Monroe Opera House. She will share a dramatized account of relief work, a new moving picture showing Red Cross missions, and the story of its global reach from Solferino to today. Admission is free with curtain at 2 p.m.
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Esther Clayson Lovejoy
American Red Cross
Monroe Opera House
The
Red Cross
Europe
Asia
Africa
Monroe
Ioea
Solferino
Lo Camp
New York
Paris
Rome
Italy
Belgium
France
Forty One Goodfellows Help Santa Reach Every City Child
A Christmas appeal urges readers in Monroe and West Monroe to report needy children to the Goodfellows so Santa can provide gifts. It stresses quiet, discreet help for families in need and invites widespread participation to ensure no child is disappointed on Christmas Eve.
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Goodfellows
Santa
City
Monroe
West Monroe
Santa Claus
Portugal Chief Paes Assassinated at Lisbon Station
The assassin shot President Paes as he spoke with ministers at a Lisbon railroad station. Paes fell unconscious and died. a crowd killed the shooter. Belem Palace to house funeral rites as Ossorio Castro leads interim government while parliament meets to discuss a successor.
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Lisbon
Scinot Paes
Portugal
Persident
Paes
Bioul
Belem
Portnese
Ossorrie Castro
Christmas Goodfellows appeal and new members
The Goodfellows invite donations and line up 41 members with $120.95 in the strong box. Latest additions include Mrs. Peterman Mrs. B B Tucker Edw Lewis A Austin and Two Friends with several contributions, continuing the effort to bring Christmas to all.
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Goodfellows
Santa Claus
Wally Goodfellow
Goodfellow
Peterman
B. B. Tucker
Lewis A. Austin
Lewid
Austin
Ashedale
Discharged Black Soldier Killed by Mob at Tyler Station
Charles Laws, a discharged Black soldier, died after a mob at Tyler station near Hackman Kentucky attacked him following a confrontation with Deputy Sheriff Thomas during an attempted arrest. Laws allegedly resisted, claiming immunity from arrest due to his army uniform. Authorities reported multiple prior robberies attributed to him.
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Hackman, Ky
Charles Laws
Thomas
Tyler Station
Here
Lewis
Beginning War a Blunder by Germany
Grand Duchess Anastasia Mecklenburg Schwerin said Germany made a great blunder in entering the war and should admit being in the wrong in an interview. She noted relatives on opposite fronts and spoke upon renewing at the outbreak of war.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Germany
Annastia Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Imperial Wardrobe Discovered in Berlin After War Loot
Inventory of the former Kaiser's private belongings in Berlin and Potsdam uncovers the imperial wardrobe with 598 military and naval uniforms. Thousands of horses in the Kaiser’s stables have been confiscated, according to the Berliner HKversen Zeitung.
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London
Berlin
Potsdam
Hkversen Zeitung
Expect Largest Wheat Ever In History Of U S
Washington reports the largest winter wheat crop promised in U S history with 49,027,000 acres sown this fall. Acreage is nearly 16 percent above last year and December 1 condition stands at 95 percent of normal. Forecast production reaches about 4 000 000 000 bushels.
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Washington
United States
Wilson to Attend Reception in Paris on Thursday
Paris December 16 President Wilson will attend a reception Thursday in his honor hosted by the Franco American committee He will also give a banquet to President Poincare and eminent politicians and diplomats Saturday evening Seventy covers will be laid for the reception and banquet
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Paris
Wilson
Poincaire
Dutch official pressure keeps Hohenzollern in Holland
Amsterdam reports that William Hohenzollern refuses to leave Holland despite official representations. The Daily Telegraph notes his continued presence may cause serious difficulties for the country.
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Amsterdam
William Hohenzollern
Telegrat
Holland
Red Cross Seeks 11000 Members in Weeklong Drive
The annual Red Cross membership drive begins today and runs for one week. Each member contributes one dollar as the nationwide campaign aims for universal membership under the slogan All You Need Is A Heart and a Dollar. Ouachita parish targets 11,000 memberships through local soliciting committees.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Great Mercy Organization
National Campaign Committee
Ouachita Parish
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