Spectator outlines Entente peace terms demanded by allies
The Spectator summarizes the major postwar demands: evacuation of northern France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and lands taken from Serbia Romania Russia and Montenegro. Alsace Lorraine to France. Schleswig to Denmark. Posen and Austrian Poland to a new Polish state. South Slavic lands to form a new kingdom. Transylvania to Romania. Austrian Tyrol and Italian lands to Italy. Constantinople and the straits to Russia. Armenians under Russian tutelage. Arabs freed with Syria Asia Minor Mesopotamia under external protection. German colonies to remain with the Allies. huge indemnities. reparations in kind for destroyed ships. neutral shipping restored only after all demands met. German navy distributed. democratization of Germany. Kiel canal neutralized by an international commission.
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Refusal by Makers Halts Paper Price Inquiry
The Federal Trade Commission reopened hearings on newsprint prices but paper manufacturers refused to discuss the investigators tables showing large profits. Publishers and jobbers had testified while manufacturers cited lack of time to study the data. The FTC planned to issue a report in about ten days and may ask the Department of Justice to join the probe. The commission also planned to decide soon on a possible paper distribution plan and supervision due to a potential shortage.
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Foreigners in Mexico Ordered to Renounce Property Rights
Mexico City decree grants foreigners with titled real estate mining oil timber lands until April 15 to renounce treaty rights tied to those properties. The measure, issued over four months ago, requires citizenship for property ownership.
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Nationwide Rail Strike Depends on Orders From Unions
New York report says special circulars were sent to about 400000 railway workers after a four-brotherhood chiefs conference. William G. Lee, head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers, announced the action directing the next steps in the Razinaoni dispute.
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Central Powers Reply Seen as Step Toward Peace Talks
Washington regards Germanys answer to President Wilson as advancing the peace movement though no terms are stated. Berlin indicates a possible immediate meeting of belligerent delegates at a neutral site to begin peace negotiations and to start shaping a framework for future wars to end the present conflict.
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Cabrera Denies Time Limit for Signing Protocol
New York Luis Cabrera, head of the Mexican delegation on the Mexican American point commission, said no time limit had been fixed for General Carranza to accept or reject the protocol from the Atlantic City conference. He noted no understanding during joint sessions gave American commissioners power to impose a deadline.
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Plans for major naval show at the U S S Islands
Washington officials discuss a grand naval demonstration to mark American acquisition of the Danish West Indies. The Atlantic fleet may be ordered to St Thomas for the celebration as Minister Brun confirms Denmark's sale treaty approval.
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Carranza Appeals for Change in Plan on Mexican Troop Withdrawal
General Carranza again seeks changes to the protocol for U S troops leaving Mexico. Mexican and American commissioners debate modifications as Lane Mott and Gray prepare further discussions. Carranza’s demand for unconditional withdrawal wanes amid shifting northern Mexico military conditions.
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Adamson Act Conference Splits Over Wage Issue
Railroads and four railway brotherhoods abruptly end wage talks as they await Supreme Court ruling on the Adamson act. Disagreement centers on wage scales set to take effect January 1 and the right of workers to immediate payment under the new law.
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California Press Association Eyes Rate Hike
A California press committee recommends raising subscription and advertising rates to combat rising newsprint costs. The proposal aims to stabilize finances for member newspapers statewide.
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President Wilson vows veto of public buildings bill
Washington The president said he would veto the 28 million dollar public buildings bill if sent to him in its current form. Advocates aim to secure a House rule for quick consideration after the Christmas recess. He has not decided on the rivers and harbors bill referred by Chairman Smarkman.
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German Sub Captain Honored for Sinking 128 Vessels
Berlin newspapers announce Captain Valentiner, commander of a German submarine, has been awarded the Order of Merit for sinking 128 ships totaling 282000 tons. Vessels include a French gunboat a troop transport four armed steamers and a French submarine converted to a coal steamer.
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Germany 10 Give Terms on First Day
Count von Bernstorff says Germany regards Wilson note as acceptance of all proposals. German envoy notes Germany will publish terms on the first day of any peace conference and seeks an immediate talks with all belligerents as the war enters a new phase.
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Resources of National Banks Show Big Increase
Washington Comptroller Williams reports U S national bank resources rose by more than 4 billion dollars in two years, totaling 15.52 billion. The figure exceeds by about 1 billion the combined resources of major world banks including Bank of England and Bank of France. The rise averages about 18 percent per year over the period.
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Columbia Gets Farm Loan Bank for Carolinas
Washington announces twelve Farm Loan Banks to be placed in Springfield Massachusetts Baltimore Maryland Columbia South Carolina New Orleans Louisiana Houston Texas St Louis Missouri Louisville Kentucky St Paul Minnesota Omaha Nebraska Wichita Kansas Spokane Washington and Berkeley California with operation expected within sixty days as loan applications pour in nationwide
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Villa Prepares to Strike Two Cities at Border
A border report says Francisco Villa plans simultaneous operations against Chihuahua City and Juarez to establish railroad traffic between the border and Torreon. A refugee claims Villa will move north with 5,000 men toward Chihuahua City, with another force of 500 at Caldron paneh.
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Teutons Close In On Rumanian Supply Center
The network of Allied forces tightens around Braila Rumania with Filipechti fallen and Rimnik Sarat seized. Von Mackensen's forces push toward the Danube oil and grain hub while Dobruja troops hammer the Russo Romanian bridgehead at Matchin.
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Clemson College Vital Statistics Make Up Big Mock Freshman Class
President Riggs reports Clemson college’s 843 student body comprises a rural oriented cohort with 706 sons of farmers and 610 from farm life. The senior class has 111 members. 473 study agricultural courses. Scholarships total 183 farmers’ sons and 53 sons of merchants or professionals.
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Columbia Selected For Federal Farm Loan Bank
Columbia was chosen as one of twelve land banks to be created under the federal farm loan act. The bank will be governed temporarily by five district residents who will elect a president and other officers. The act, signed in 1916, aims to lower loan rates, offer long terms, mobilize farm credits, promote cooperation, check land monopoly, and back safe investments for thrifty farmers.
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Columbia Wins Farm Loan Bank Fight for Georgia Region
Columbia secured a federal farm loan bank after a nationwide contest with 150 cities. The bank will open in about two months serving Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas with a capital of 750000 and bonds issued to support loans. Twelve regional districts were announced, detailing locations and the selection process.
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Boy Killed Accidentally by Brother in Greenville Bethel
Acey Burdett 14 while hunting near Simpsonville shot and killed his 11 year old brother Carl Burdett. The accident happened about 4 pm Wednesday in the Bethel area. Their father T O Burdett, a prominent local farmer, lived nearby. Acey said he aimed at a rabbit and the gun discharged, the bullet entering Carl’s neck. The funeral was held at Bethel church Thursday afternoon.
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