Germany Offers Peace Plan Through Neutrals Against Entente
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg handed notes to the United States Spain Switzerland and others transmitting a German allied peace proposal via neutrals. The text urges limited universal disarmament and immediate negotiations while warning of continued war if rejected.
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Germany
Berlin
von Kethmann Mollweg
United States
Spain
Switzerland
Vatican
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Washington
Qgerman
Centra
Andrew Bonar Law
Mr. Asquith
House of Commons
London
Europe
Balkana
Gonzales Pledges Action To Oust Pershing In Mexico
El Paso reports General Arnulfo Gonzales governor of Chihuahua proclaims readiness to join central forces against the American punitive expedition. He denounces Villa’s raids and vows reforms while hinting at cooperation with the Mexican government to withdraw Pershing’s forces. A separate letter cites Villa planning to loot along the U S border and build an army of 25 000.
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el Paso
Tex
Arnulfo Gonzales
Chihuahua
Carranza
Chibhuahua
Gonzales
Villa
Columbus
Pershing
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
United States
Washington
General Pershing
New Well Near Moonshine Hill in Humble Field
The Sun Oil Company's No. 17 river well, 1.5 miles northeast of Moonshine Hill, Humble field, came in at 2,900 barrels Friday and is producing 1,700 barrels of good grade oil this week. It is the largest well brought in on that lease.
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Humble
Tex
Sun Oil Company
Moonshine Hill
President approves price probe led by Boston district attorney
President Wilson backs a Justice Department inquiry into rising living costs. Anderson of Boston supervises the investigation during a Tuesday conference.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Wilson
Anderson
Boston
Note on Marina Case Violation Alleged in Sinkings
Information compiled at the state department on Tuesday is viewed by some officials as showing a clear violation of German pledges in the sinking of the British steamer Marina with six American deaths. The material has been sent to Berlin for submission to the German foreign office.
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Washington
State Department
Berlin
Supreme Court Advances Adamson Case for January Argument
Washington reports the Supreme Court is set to hear the Adamson law test case on January 8, with a ruling expected to gauge constitutionality in time for Congress to act this session. The decision advances the case toward quick resolution and potential supplementary legislation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Oklahoma Lifts Quarantine on Live Stock from Midwestern States
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture lifts the quarantine on live stock from Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Iowa after assurances the disease reported there is not hoof and mouth.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
State Board of Agriculture
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Leather substitute explored by U.S. Fisheries Bureau
The United States Bureau of Fisheries investigates shark skin shine as a substitute for leather to curb the high cost of animal skins. The study weighs practicality and sourcing considerations for potential use in industry.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Local postage to drop to one cent in first class mail
Washington reports the annual post office bill largely complete with local first class mail cut to one cent and a nationwide eight zone rate for second class magazines and newspapers. The bill totals about 327 million dollars and faces House action this week.
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Washington
Post Office
Blakeslee
Mo hair Growers Name Officers at Seventh Annual Meet
The seventh annual convention of the National Mohair Growers Association adjourned with officers elected for the next year. U. S. Grant of Dallas Oregon is president, John Mahnke of Kelseyville California first vice president, M. L. Conklin of Nashville California second vice president, S. W. Holder of Kirkland Arizona third vice president, H. A. Morgan of Wilcox Arizona fourth vice president, F. O. Landrum of Laguna Texas secretary treasurer. El Paso Texas was chosen as the next meeting site.
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Galveston
Tex
National
Mohair Growers’ Association
U. S. ‘Grant
Dallas
Ore
John Mahnke
Kelseyville
Cal
M. L. Conklin
Nashville
S. W. Holder
Kirkland
Ariz
H. A. Morgan
Wilcox
F. O. Landrum
Laguna
Texas
el Paso
Grandson of General Houston Dies in Austin
Captain John H. Morrow, grandson of General Sam Houston and former head of the Austin national guard recruiting station, died Sunday from heart trouble.
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Houston
Austin
Tex
John H. Morrow
Sam Houston
National Guard
Bonds of S A U G Railroad Sold in St Louis Deal
Bonds of the San Antonio Uvalde and Gulf railroad with a par value of 3 647 000 were sold Saturday to John T Milliken a St Louis manufacturer and mine owner for 786 000 in a reported deal that values the issue at a discount.
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S. A
St. Louis
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railroad
John T. Milliken
Large Gain in Wheat Acreage for Texas
Texas reports indicate a substantial rise in wheat planted area this season with over 200 000 acres more and an estimated 23 percent gain over last year. County by county increases range from 10 to 681 percent with favorable crop conditions and early rains aiding growth.
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Texas
Childress County
Deaf Smith County
Sherman County
Hemphill County
Clay County
Montague County
Moore County
Hall County
Lubbock County
President approves court martial for Gardner
President Wilson approved the army court martial action sentencing Lew is O. Gardner of the New Mexico militia to a dishonorable discharge and a year in prison at hard labor for failure to obey the federal call for border duty last June. The prison term was remitted as the case had been pressed as a test.
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Washington
Wilson
Lewis O. Gardner
New Mexico
German Note Claims Lanao Sailed Under British Flag
Germany replies to U S inquiry about the sinking of the Lanao on October 28 stating the steamer flew the British flag and was torpedoed after provisions for crew safety, arguing she carried contraband and could not be brought to port.
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Washington
Germany
Labor League Pushes Wage Increase for All U S Employees
An AFL led campaign urged Congress to raise wages for all federal workers from the president to the humblest laborer. The meeting was chaired by Samuel Gompers, president of the federation.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Congress
United States
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Radium Produced by Experts in Federal Report
The federal Bureau of Mines reports radium valued over one million dollars was produced at a cost of 340000. Most of it will go to two of the nation’s largest hospitals as part of the annual release.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Twenty Miners Die in Reedy and Ran Mine Explosion
Twenty miners were killed and seven injured in an explosion at the Reedy and Ran coal mine in Stone City on Wednesday. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began work to determine the cause of the blast. Local officials declared a disaster area and ordered safety inspections of nearby mines.
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Pittsburg
Kane
Stone City
Belgian Deportation and Fronts Across Europe War Update
France warns of enemies after Briand speech as Greek forces seize Katerina and press toward Borbotzko. Romania retreats under German pressure while Albanians defeat Italians near Pasinina. Belgians face unemployment from British blockade and German deportation policy.
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Katerina
Saloniki
Borbotzko
Katerine
Athens
Sarrail
Roumania
Buzeu
Carpathians
Monastir
Serbia
Balkan
Sofia
Pasnesina
Epirus
France
Belgium
French
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Briand
Allied Conference
M. Briand
Germany
United States
Prohibition Near Vote Moves Toward Constitutional Amendment
Washington report notes the House Judiciary Committee voted to recommend submitting a constitutional amendment to ban the manufacture and sale of liquor for beverage use in the United States. Emperor William has conferred the grand cross of the Iron Cross on Reich Marshal von Hindenburg.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
United States
Emperor William
Wield
Marshal von Hindenburg
the Iron Cross
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad
Community sales pitch touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a malaria remedy. Quinine fights malaria while iron helps build up the system, priced at 50 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Meek Man Reveals He Wrote Song at Social Evening
A guest criticizes a singer during a party. The timid man beside her confesses he is the author of the song, explaining the choice of music. The moment exposes a hidden talent at a social gathering reported by Argonaut.
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Argonaut
Mr. Gloom's Triumph in Vague Postal Scrutiny
After an election, J Fuller Gloom sought to learn who Selander K Billfinger named as vice president. He exposed patriots who confessed they did not know, provoking humiliation among those present.
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Mr. Gloom
J. Fuller Gloom
Selander K. Billfinger
Kasas City
College Grads Probe Business Plan With Governor
A first graduate asks the governor about teaming up in a venture. The governor replies he is not impressed and wonders how the firm could use him unless it adds a dancing academy as a side line.
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Omaha
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Nathan Bickford
la Avge
Odd Townes Novelty Co
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Richmond
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