Germany Irked Over Demand for Recall of Boy Ed
Washington reports say Germany is intensely irritated over the demand for the recall of Capt. Boy Ed and Capt. von Papen. Austria protests the attorney general’s charge that its consular officers plot against munition factories. As Congress opens, foes of Allied sea policy push for debate while Wilson plans talks with foreign affairs leaders to keep discussion within bounds. Secretary Lansing awaits a request for Boy Ed’s safe conduct and will act through ambassadors. Senate moves to probe Allied blockade legality and seizure of American Trans Atlantic Line vessels.
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Germany Demands Proof Before Boyed Dismissal Return
Germany asks for a specific treason finding to dismiss Captain Boyed from the United States before agreeing to the diplomat's return. Unofficially here today it is stated that Germany's reply insists Boyed's dismissal must be proven to violate U S laws. Diplomats here call the reply unprecedented.
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Boyed
Swedish Embassy Denies Berlin Message Charges
Washington December 6 Swedish legation issued a sweeping denial of charges that German Ambassador von Bernstorff could contact Berlin through the Swedish embassy Here it rejected British inspired reports and said Swedish cable bills rose only as part of regular business with no foundation for the stories.
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von Bernstorff
Berlin
Mutiny Aboard Chinese Cruiser Alarmed U S Officials
Washington officials and the Chinese legation awaited official reports on the mutiny off Shanghai involving the crew of the Chinese cruiser Chao Ho and their assault on two other Chinese warships and an arsenal ashore. Unofficial accounts say the mutiny was instigated by about 20 members of the Shanghai foreign settlement, some possibly former Americans. An inquiry was sent to the American consulate at Shanghai.
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Congress convenes as 64th begins with Clark reelected Speaker
The House and Senate opened at noon to organize the sixty fourth Congress. Speaker Champ Clark was reelected by the Democratic majority over Illinois Republican Representative Mann. Senator Clarke of Arkansas was reelected president pro tempore of the Senate. Senate and House committees are appointed to notify President Wilson.
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Arkansas
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Venizelos Bitter Attack on Greek Government
Paris December 6 news releases Eleutherios Venizelos former Greek premier harshly attacks the government. He says Greece's constitution is a scrap of paper and accuses the state of dissolving parliament to force a vote while mobilized for war. The liberal party is urged to reject a manipulated mobilized vote and uphold constitutional liberties.
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Prussia
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Pope Benedict XV calls for peace at Vatican Consistory
In Rome on December 6 Pope Benedict XV delivered a strong plea for peace at the Vatican Consistory. He deplored the war’s horrors across Europe and spoke with sympathy for Armenians in Turkey. The pontiff urged that future peace prevent another cataclysm of war.
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Western cities vie to host the Democratic convention
Delegations from St. Louis Chicago Dallas Texas and San Francisco presented rail and hotel advantages to the Democratic National Committee as they lobby to host the next convention. Dallas and St. Louis offered substantial funds, with checks of 100000 each and Dallas adding 380000 for expenses. St. Louis claimed a majority on the first ballot and touted a 14000 seat hall.
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McAdoo plan to shame debtors fails in wartime
The Treasury Secretary’s effort to shame Americans who received government funds by publishing their names backfired. A list of about 1400 delinquents was released November 1. In November only $8,989 was repaid and roughly $350,000 remains outstanding.
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Germans Prepare to Renew Offensive Next Month
Lausanne reports Germany gearing up for a western front push in January. Krupp plants at Essen allegedly accelerate production of large artillery and supplies for a campaign aimed at breaking the French line near Poraishe, with potential to renew the drive toward Paris.
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Hudson Bay to buy for French War Office in Canada
Montreal dispatch reports that the Hudson Bay Company will conduct all purchases in Canada for the French War Office. The announcement, dated December 6, states the firm will supply supplies and procure goods required by French authorities from Canadian sources.
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Robbers Break Into Lenox Avenue Shoe Store
Robbers broke into the shoe store of Andrew Deller at 124 Lenox Avenue early today and escaped with 3100 dollars in cash and jewelry.
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Andrew Deller
Lenox Avenue
Henry Ford Optimistic On Board Peace Ship
On the Oscar Tt at sea ship to Europe to end the war Henry Ford leads a peace party. He remains optimistic about progress despite uncertainty and says efforts will not be wasted. The voyage proceeds with fair weather, mild seasickness, and two donor squirrels named Henry and William in the ship's library.
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William
Ford
Norwegians deny aid to Ford peace party visit
The Norwegian government says the Ford peace party visit to Norway is unofficial. Pacifists may hold meetings but will receive no government aid.
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Christiania
Ford Peace Party
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German Lusitania captain said to be insane in Kiel
Paris reports Dutch writer A de Smit says the submarine commander who sank the Lusitania is under care in a Kiel sanitarium after German naval scorn. He notes mixed views: sailors call the act a crime, while army officers defend it as war measure to hasten peace.
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A. de.Smit
Germany
Petit Parisien
Kiel
de Smit
Lusitania
Russian steamer Rakel runs ashore near Folkestone
The Russian steamer Rakel bound from St. John for London has gone ashore near Folkestone and is water logged. The vessel was reported above Dover on December 6. Local authorities and ships in the area were alerted to the incident and efforts to salvage it were expected.
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Rakel
St. John
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United States Senate Forecast Expenditure For 1917
Treasury estimates submitted to Congress by Secretary McAdoo project total expenditures of 1.2859 billion dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917, with a net figure of 908.77 million after postal and debt fund needs. Departments seek boosts including War 248.61 million, Navy 220.48 million, State 6.12 million, Commerce 15.49 million, and DC about 3 million more.
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Fire destroys Walnut Beach home known as Hotel Alma
Fire of unknown origin leveled the two story frame house at Walnut Beach owned by Waterbury people known as the Hotel Alma. Mrs. John Schwab alerted responders as Milford chemical and Walnut and Myrtle Beach fire brigades fought to save nearby structures. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars.
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Allies threaten ultimatum to Greece over note reply
Paris December 6 The Allies warn they may issue an ultimatum to Greece if its reply to the second note remains unsatisfactory. The information comes from a high official source.
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Paris
Russia Plans to Save Servia Amid Balkan Turmoil
Czar Nicholas declares Russia will safeguard Servia's independence. Serbian troops retreat into Albania and Montenegro while Bulgarian forces press the frontier. reinforcements for France and Britain are reportedly moving to Salonika as Bulgaria shifts troops to the Thracian coast and the Danube frontier.
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Germany silent on recalls of Boy Ed and Von Papen
Amsterdam dispatch notes German papers Sunday carried no mention of Secretary Lansing’s request to recall Captain Boy Ed and Captain Franz von Papen from the Washington embassy. Berlin reports say officials are greatly irritated by the American State Department’s move.
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Vote on Huge Drug Merger in New York Meeting
Stockholders of Riker and Hegeman met in New York on December to vote on a proposed merger with United Drug creating a gigantic combine. The merger is considered sure of consummation.
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Riker & Hegeman Company
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American Defense Day Proclaimed Across Cities
New York December 6 The American Defense society has named today American Defense Day meetings under the organization’s auspices are being held in many cities to stress the need for national wartime preparedness and adequate defense.
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Italy Delays Balkan Troop Aid Pending Roumania Move
Rome reports Italy will defer sending troops to aid Servia until Roumania clarifies its policy. An Italian cabinet meeting heard allies’ views on Greece and Roumania, with Skouloudis discussion cited as improving Balkans prospects. General Zupelli praised Austro-Italian front gains and troop valor.
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Servia
Rome
Balkans
Roumania
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Greece
Skouloudis
Brattiano
Zupelli
Heavy fighting in Shanghai as mutiny suppressed
Loyal Chinese troops clashed with mutineers in Shanghai through the night with bullets in foreign compounds. Rioters were killed and many arrested. Yuan Shikai ordered execution of uprising ringleaders. Reinforcements moved in, an arsenal fire was attempted, and the unrest tied to republican agents opposing the monarchy restoration.
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Shanghai
Yuan Shi-Kai
Chao- Ho
Break Between Bryan and Wilson Not Far Off
Washington reports former Secretary of State Bryan urging President Wilson to pursue peace moves to end the war in Europe. His support of Henry Ford's movement alarms administration backers who fear abroad exaggeration of his influence. Bryan plans to press Congress to show support for a peace initiative while Wilson resists, saying the time is not ripe. Bryan consults with allies at the start of Congress and reiterates his peace stance as Ford seeks a nationwide anti preparedness campaign.
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Crown Prince Hard to Kill History Report
Overseas News Agency prints a Danish compiled history of the German crown prince during World War I. The timeline lists repeated life threats, injuries, battles near Verdun and Poland, multiple deaths, encasements, and final retreat home as 1915 begins.
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Effort to Conciliate Republican Members
Washington Feb 6. An administration aim to keep the national army bill non-partisan was outlined after Representative James Hay carried a draft to the White House. He said President and Minority Leader Mann urged framing the bill to win bipartisan support. Hay expected prompt congressional action with broad Senate and House backing.
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