Trade with South American countries surges during European war
New York dispatch reports U S manufacturers and exporters increased trade with Brazil and other South American nations by over 160 percent since war began. Trade Commissioner J W Sanger urges plans to win postwar markets, expand direct representation, improve Latin freight services, and boost advertising in Argentina and Brazil. He notes Brazil’s vast potential and the need for Portuguese language accommodation in outreach.
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Latin America
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Lloyd George Re-elected in England
London reports Prime Minister David Lloyd George has won re election to Parliament from Careron Wales and leads a coalition majority. Arthur Henderson loses his seat in Eastham south district while Herbert Asquith fails to win re election in Fife east division.
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Wales
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Arthur Henderson
British Labor Party
War Cabinet
Eastham
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Arrests Tangle Jack Lexington In Arkansas Whiskey Case
Jack Lexington also known as Frank De Fere faces multiple arrests in Searcy for liquor transport and pandering. The twin-six Packard was seized with nearly 400 pints of whiskey. Lexington and his wife were jailed after a pursuit from Wald Knob to routes near Bradford and later allegedly linked to prior Little Rock records.
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Brief Chronology of Wilson on His 62 Birthday
Timeline traces Woodrow Wilson from Princeton graduate in 1879 through law study at Virginia to professorships at Bryn Mawr and Wesleyan. He joins Princeton in 1890, becomes president in 1902, serves as New Jersey governor in 1910, runs for president in 1912, is re elected in 1916, signs WWI war declaration in 1917, and travels to Europe for the peace conference in 1918.
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Europe
Irish Republic Established in Ireland Says Daily Express
A Daily Express report states posters announce the Irish Republic's creation with Sinn Fein gains in Leitrim, Monaghan, Connacht and that a Central Sinn Fein Council will form in Dublin as a de facto Irish parliament. The piece notes potential relocation if disbandment is ordered.
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President Wilson Defers Belgium Visit To Late January
Paris reports President Wilson's trip to Belgium likely postponed. Brussels visit as guest of King Albert now expected toward end of January. The change follows diplomatic considerations and timing of the trip.
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Belgium
Brussels
Albert
Immediate need for 2000 young men trained in merchant marine
The United States Shipping Board announced an immediate program to train 2,000 young men for service in the U S Merchant Marine. The notice, issued in Washington on December 28, emphasizes rapid mobilization and entry into maritime work.
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United States Merchant Marine
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Bolsheviks Threaten Vilna as Polish Forces Move
London reports Vilna the Lithuanian capital faces Bolshevik advance danger. Warsaw dispatch says Polish chief of staff seeks German allow of Polish troop trains through German lines to Vilna. If denied, Poland will march into Lithuania to thwart Bolsheviks.
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Vilna
Lithuania
Warsaw
Hoffman
Falkenhayn
Peace conference questions and potential arbitration issues
Dec 28 reports that the peace conference faces several questions to be decided by the Allies. Debates may extend to a league of nations, with possible arbitration after terms are set. Dartensburg fate and Serbia influence remain key unsettled topics.
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Paris
Aris
League of Nations
Dartemburg
Serbia
Federal Reserve official urges currency and credit reduction
Richmond expert A. C. Miller of the Federal Reserve Board says high prices will persist until the expansion of currency and credit from war securities purchases is eliminated and money supply aligns with industry and trade needs.
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A. C. Miller
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American Economic Association
Urge Formation of League of Nations
President Wilson, at the American embassy in Tandan, met a delegation from the League of Nations Union led by Viscount Grey with the Arch bishop of Canterbury and Viscount Bryce. He said he was delighted and stimulated by growing interest in forming a league of nations.
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League of Nations Union
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Archbishop of Canterbury
Viscount Bryce
League of Nations
Assessors of State Will Meet Tay Board
The third annual conference of the Assessors of the state and the Board of State Affairs is set for Mondewort lotesday at Baton Rouge. Programs include welcome remarks by Governor Roth, a keynote on a new tax system for Louisiana, and discussions on practical assessor work, taxation, and committee appointments. The session closes with an adjournment after reports, elections, and miscellaneous business.
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Wilson calls for concerted power to replace balance of power
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson advocating a new world order centered on a single overwhelmingly powerful group of nations to preserve peace, replacing the old balance of power. He cited demobilization trends and urged global cooperation rather than conquest or coercive dominance.
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Britain
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Grimfes
Berlin Crisis Deepens As Government Faces Strain
Berlin reports mounting pressure on the Kerner Haase cabinet as denial of a wider crisis clashes with growing newspaper concern. Authorities struggle to maintain control amid turbulent political developments.
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Bee
Associated Press
Keri-Haase
Fire damages track ruins early morning racing
Fire at the iMair Grounda race track destroyed the New Orleniine Dee and TS Te amind stand and ebb horse wind pad dock. Officials say the loss will not delay the racing season start as scheduled.
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Murderers Still At Large In Lece dy Case
Sheri T. A. Grant and posse returned from Ward 7 after searching for five nervous suspects Mack Toresea dine William Ananias and Johnson. They had not found them and the hunt continues with deputies and hounds aiding the effort.
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William
Ananiis
Johnson
Ed Mack Alehean
Aiteosa Shorthy
Sherri McClanutien
Cridwell
Nose
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Atet Clanthan
Ouachita Grand Jury Frees Suspect Associated With Family Mistreatment
Deputy Sheriff John M M Brothers arrested Ben Parris in Lake Village Arkansas after a Ouachita Grand Jury charged him in Louisiana for family mistreatment. Harris refused extradition and required a further trip to Little Rock for requisition.
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Ben Parris
Ouachita Grand Jury
Harris
Lake Village
Ark
Louisiana
Little Hook
WAPPIEST AUGURY FOR FUTURE RELATIONS
London reports from December 28 say talks between President Wilson Premier and British Cabinet members were frequently successful and full of cordial harmony. The Daily Mail notes optimism about U S Britain relations and that the Paris peace conference will begin late next week or Monday with Vice President Wilson in good spirits.
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London
Wilson
Deve Qepree
Ciite
Britain
Paris
Smare Roo Blaze Calls Out Pre Department Today
A small roof blaze at Play Wood streets, caused by parks Fra due ara enubin, summoned the fire department this morning. The incident involved J. PL Parker and a local responder, with unclear details about the cause and outcome.
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Play Wood Streets
Parker
Ais
London Births Wilson as U S President Turns Sixty Two
The note from London records King George visiting President Wilson at his apartments to offer birthday wishes on Wilson's sixty second birthday with cordial greetings and congratulations.
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London
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