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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
8
Washington December 22 The Christmas party at the White House for President Wilson was completed tonight with the arrival of Francis D Sayre and his wife, the President's daughter, and their two small children. Arrangements were made for the disposition tomorrow of 125.
The White House distributes turkeys to married employees as a seasonal courtesy. The gesture reflects holiday goodwill and honors staff contributions to the executive residence.
A fire swept the dry plant of the Tennessee Extract Company in Nashville, causing losses over $80,000 insured. The blaze began in a heating chamber used for drying extracts. The plant is a Nashville branch of the Michigan Canning and Extract Company, a new operation in the city.
Washington notes no official word yet on when belligerents will reply to President Wilsons peace appeal. London dispatches show early replies unlikely due to allied consultations, while US officials monitor European press and neutrals attitudes for guidance toward possible negotiations and terms. Diplomatic leaders in entente capitals grow more favorable as they seek a united neutral response and to avoid pro German misinterpretation.
Budapest reports the Hungarian Parliament elected Count Tisza as paladin and named thirty six assistants to crown King Charles. The vote followed a bitter split with opposition backing Archduke Joseph. The coronation, an elaborate wartime spectacle, aims for December 30 after Charles arrives December 27.
New York December 22 A C Bedford was elected president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey replacing the late John D Archbold. Bedford had served as vice president and treasurer prior to the appointment.
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