British Press Echoes Lloyd George Peace Prospects
A European dispatch reports British and German reactions to Lloyd George's peace reply. Officials stress U.S. mediation would be informal and cautious, while press outlets in London and Berlin weigh chances for peace and warn Germany against premature acceptance or missteps that could trigger broader war.
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Wreach
Liphoa
Pramtor Lloyd-Gnorgo
Ar. Lloyd-George
Tinvide Gieorge
Lloyd
George Xupposna
Gulf
Lloyd. Gnarge
Drgerly
Sidy
Peacn
Help Santa Claus Aid Christmas Welfare Drive
Readers are urged to support needy children in Mascutina through the Christmas fund at the Journal Welfare Office. The appeal emphasizes charity as the path to peace and the true spirit of Christmas, urging donations to ensure stockings, gifts, and joy for all children.
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Seltivhners
Dhe Arden
Sa Clank
Clurtktmis Fund
Journal of the Welfare Office
Mornlig
Mail Seizures Expose Telegram of 1918 Postal Violations
The Overseas News Agency reports German naval authorities seized mail bags totaling 4,200 from Germany and 6,500 destined there. Of those en route to Germany, 17,240 were destined for the United States and 626 for South America or Spain. Earlier shipments included 12,857 from the United States and 2,428 from South America or Spain. The article notes a breach of international postal treaties and the 1918 convention governing neutral and belligerent ships.
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Berlin
Doe
Cy Wholes
Trom
Obs
Heltiah Wad Jreach
Germany
Overtets News Agency
Gerny
Tilted States
South America
Spain
Germmany
Unitedt States
Sant Ameriy Jee
United States
Gayotte
Trauty
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Agua
Wnder
Baga
Privat
Wall
Reconsignments To CLRS Denied At Washington Meeting
Washington officials and railroad leaders debated preventing abuse of reconsignment privileges. The discussion covered how food stock and other necessities could be diverted from normal use to exploit shortages, raising freight car costs and hurting consumers.
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Washington, D. C
USA
Wreck Aboard Seminole Limited Injures Several
A Seminole Limited train from Jacksonville to Chicago derailed near Opellka, Georgia. The Central of Georgia line wreck left several people injured as investigators began work today.
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Sammouinul
Nationalize Shipping Debate Shapes World War Trade
Washington observers weigh Lloyd George's push to place shipping under state control and its potential impact on American foreign trade and ally supply lines. Critics fear confusion between public vessels and wartime convoy needs, while officials assess how US outputs and merchant activities might adapt if a broader mobilization of maritime resources occurs.
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Washington, D. C
Lloyd- George
Gertan
Ngiind
Mont Laatdha
Offelula
Lloyd-George
Hy Jin
United States
Yale
Venizelos
Ponte Roitlononi
England to Draft Its Mass Labor and Munitions
England's leaders debated labor mobilization and munitions production as Lloyd George pressed for government control. A voluntary plan was proposed, with compulsory powers if needed, to price labor and corral wartime output. Labor organization and industrial conscription were central topics shaping policy. Neville Chamberlain named to a key war cabinet post as coverage noted.
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Lloyd-Georks
le Wervicow
Kloyd-George
200 Americans In Turkey to Be Released
200 Americans held in Turkey and in Syria and Palestine by Turkish authorities have been granted permission to leave via Beirut after one month in confinement to nullify any military information they may possess. The United States continues diplomatic efforts to secure their release, many of them missionaries or naturalized citizens. Ambassador Witton reports the action to the State Department and the cruiser Des Moines will sail from Alexandria to Beirut to ferry the refugees.
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Washington, D
Amarigand
Syrhe
Palestine
Beirut
Gofrut
United States
soIny
Witton
Conatinunople
Tha Purte
State Department
Des Maines
Alexiadrig
German warriors unaware of peace move amid front lines
British dispatch reports German prisoners in France aware of no peace proposal from the emperor. Officers question who would address troops as documents note Allied air superiority and von Hindenburg orders to contest it. German staff directs deeper penetration by aircraft and artillery activity rises as morale falters among trench units.
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Praga
France
London
Sanday
Documenta
Warmon
von Hindenburg
Toir
Refugees face worsening crisis as war displacement grows
The article notes refugees from Rumantioa fleeing invading forces from Germany and Bulgaria, flooding neighboring regions and stressing European nations. It highlights Russia and Poland as sources of vast dispossessed populations and describes relief efforts by the Russian government and American relief committees led by Thomas Whitmore aiding refugee care through coordinated committees and charitable contributions.
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Lonton
Dac
Rumantioa
Bulgarland
Alan Gaphra
Odeara
Alnes
Belgium
Timsin Hat
Mombork
Rindliey
American Relief Committee
Thomas Whitmore
Empresa
Paper exports set record high in year doubling prior totals
Washington reports exports of pauper newsprint paper will total about 40 million dollars, double any previous year, per the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. Rising exports, especially to Latin America, push headlines and prices as publishers increase use of newsprint. Argentina led purchases at 906 thousand, Cuba 265 thousand, Australia and the UK following with smaller sums.
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Samnocirom
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Foreign and Jomexie Commerce
Sontg Publianers Charya Us
Latin America
Targent
Argentina
Cuba
Australia
United Kingdom
Food Regulation in London Faces Criticism and Loopholes
London food regulation faces failure as inspectors report insufficient supervision of bottles and restaurants. Citizens claim customers can drink multiple servings at different venues, undermining control. Newspapers note loopholes allow repeated purchases and untracked consumption across hotels and eateries.
Convicts to Spend Day with Families in North Carolina
Governor Craig grants paroles to 20 inmates to spend Christmas at home for three days starting next Sunday. Prison officials require affidavits of good behavior and a return to custody by noon. More than 806 prisoners remain under strict parole conditions and must report to authorities after the holiday.
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Raleigh
N. Cy Vee
Craig
Christus Ja
False Statement Ad 18 Alleged Prank Claims Arrest Warrant
A warrant was issued in Chicago for Samuel E. Molat, paving company manager, on alleged false statements in adverting. Judge Uber signed the order in a municipal court today, based on a complaint by T. B. Shufelt, secretary of the Batter Advertising Bureau of the Chileno Advertising Association, marking the first record of a nonprosecution.
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Chicago
Ill
Samuel E. Molat
Uber
T. BE. Shufelt
Batter Advertising Bureau
Chileno Advertising Association
Adverniatiae
Embargo Placed on Westbound Freight Cars
Maryland Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced a last midnight embargo on westbound carload freight from connections west of Cumberland to curb shipments due to a commutation of shipments. Exemptions include perishable livestock and food for human consumption.
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Baltimore
Onic Ralroad
Cuimberland
Periahablon
Demand for Felice Amid Shortage Sparks Trade Probe
Chicago reports a shortage crisis as dealers and railroad men seek relief from fuel supply gaps. An industry appeal to the Federal Trade Commission is noted, with discussions tracing the shortage from New England to the Rocky Mountains and warning that local investigations may not help.
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Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
New Engeland
Rocky Mountaina
Estes Amd
Debate on universal military service risks and costs
Washington discussion centers on universal service. Grow and Harding argue compulsory service cannot be made through Congress due to state control. They warn compulsory drafts may overburden democracy and harm education, while costs and exact financing remain unspecified.
FEAR NEW ATTACK ON AMERICAN TOWN
San Antonio dated dispatch reports General Munato ordering Cols onel Hichard AL. Wilson to move troops to Age Arizona to shield a threatened American town from Mexican turmoil. Mines are noted in the area as tensions rise along the border. additional reports from Mexico cite Villa loyalist Uribe and his group executed by federal and Villa forces after attacking prisoners near Chihuahua City.
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San Antonio
Texas
Munato
Onel Hichard AL. Wilson
Tha Yuna
lauMcient
Forea
Age
Arizona
Ato
Honecindy
Suutez
Mexico
Carranza
Registration boom fuels surge in motor vehicle registrations
The year saw 198,050 motor vehicles registered nationwide with a 2,042 growth in registrations through the year. The registrar notes a large rise in vehicle registrations and a steady demand for machinery for 1016 talned.
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Daria
Military Movements Reported Near Quiet Fronts
Overseas News Agency reports subdued operations on multiple fronts. Russian forces broke through wire entanglements near Boe hordoczany, while Franco-Belgian activity around Verdun waned. Teuton progress noted in Dobrudja and Romania with central fronts shortening, and French strategic recall rumors amid rainy conditions.
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Alno
Verdun
Petrograd
Jondon
British Admiralty
Lystriter
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Raya
Bava Fet
Russiana
Strtegint
Berlin
Nee
Sayvtle—Genert Berthelote
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Danbe
Sareth
Nae
Dobrindje
Babadagh
Pawerd
Verdin
Thorne to Leave Rail Commission Confirms Reversal
Thorne, chairman of the rail commission, confirmed his reversal of resignation. He had planned to join as special counsel for a livestock shippers league probing Interstate Commerce Commission practices. He will instead pursue new work in livestock traffic investigations.
Unclear weather brief for Illinois and Iowa areas
Fragmentary forecast notes cloudy tonight and Thursday with cold wind and possible precipitation. Mentions Illinois and Iowa regions with uncertain details about dark and south portions.
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