Swann charges political plot to seize attorney office
District Attorney Edward Swann alleged a Republican plot to seize control of his office and demanded a specific reply from Governor Whitman. The dispute centers on labors court indictments and Swann's push for an Appellate Division hearing while Delehanty, retiring judge, challenges Swann's charges.
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Whitman Inauguration Amid High Tension On War Policy
New York dispatch reports Governor Whitman sworn in for a second term as New York leader. He urges a $2,000,000 militia pay gap correction and outlines plans for tax and public expenditure while reacting to WWI allied posture and German aggression. The piece elaborates on Wilson note responses and allied forecasts.
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Albany
Whin
British Losses Reach 520 017 In Somme Offensive
The December casualty lists show British losses from Dec 1 to Dec 23 totaling 815 officers and 36,350 men, raising the Somme campaign toll since it began to 520,017. Berlin claims German and British lists contradict Haig on relative losses, asserting Entente losses total 800,000.
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War Bread Distributed by Bakers in England
England began eating its war bread today with bakers using regulation flour. The loaf resembles ordinary white bread in color and taste, only darker. This first day of rationed bread shows no strong difference to consumers aside from the shade.
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New York
London
New York Declines Belated New Year Celebrations
City hotels and restaurants faced weak crowds for a belated New Year event held on Sunday after New Year’s Eve. Police and a detective squad monitored closing hours, with one waiter charged for serving alcohol after hours. Meanwhile church services drew large crowds, including a Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral attended by about 4,000 people and Cardinal Farley’s reception for clergy and laymen.
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Wilson Seeks Senate Aid for Peace With Long Conference
Wilson seeks Senate backing for peacetime diplomacy after a lengthy talk with Stone. German forces brace for an Allied attack as fronts blaze with cannons and machine guns, shaping expectations of a stout defense to repel breakthroughs.
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Stone
Great Anglo French Drive Expected Near Verdun in 1917
Berlin reports Germany mobilizes vast munitions for 1917 under General von Ludendorff with thousands of guns weekly and a expanded labor service. Observers foresee a major Western front shift toward Verdun while Somme quiets, as Germany seals factories and presses to blunt Entente force.
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Many Britons Begin New Year in Khaki
On New Year’s Day 1916 thousands of Britons with military or national service arrangements reported to recruitment depots and began training. The city saw disrupted rail timetables with fare hikes, while London observances included intercession services and Red Cross appeals as King George and Queen Mary stayed at Sandringham for year-end services.
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New Year Celebrations Quiet in Paris as Soldiers Home
Paris reports a restrained New Year with official ceremonies limited to calls by the Presidents of the Senate and Chamber to President Poincaré. Most festevities centered on families welcoming soldiers on leave at home.
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Germany Regrets Allied Refusal Over Neutrals Suffering War
Berlin reports that the Entente note replying to the Central Powers peace offer is a flat rejection of ending the war. The Overseas News Agency notes the wording regrets neutrals suffer, while criticizing the note for mentioning nationality rights amid aims at conquering Constantinople and the Straits.
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Allies Ready Reply to Wilson on Peace Note
Paris reports the Entente will send a united reply to President Wilson modeled on the Central Powers response. Britain and France have approved a draft and will submit it to the other Entente members before presenting it to American Ambassador William Sharp. The draft will be prepared by French authorities with ally consultation.
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Turkey Declares Independence and Abolishes Lebanon Lira
Turkey repudiates the suzerainty of Great Powers and joins Germany and Austria as equals, signaling independence and a voice in war outcomes. It also abolishes the special status of the Lebanon Lira, ending Christian consular oversight and semi-autonomy in Beirut, per a formal communication to Berlin and Vienna.
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London Hopes to Make Case Clear
London reports reduced press commentary on the allied reply to the Central Powers as coverage continues on page 2. The item notes ongoing discussions and a subdued public discourse on the topic.
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President Wilson Holds Capitol Conference on Peace Move
President Wilson met for two hours with Senator Stone in Washington to discuss foreign policy and the peace initiative. Discussions centered on Hitchcock resolutions and neutral nations' roles, with potential Senate action and possible partisan debate over the President’s course.
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