30 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
1
Washington awaits London talks on a note from the United States urging Britain to stop unwarranted interference with neutral cargoes to ports. The document argues for free commerce, burdens of proof on belligerents, and no diversion of neutral ships without cause.
Washington December 29 The notice that Americans in Belgium must be acceptable to German military authorities had not been formally presented. President Wilson planned to inform Germany’s president at today’s cabinet meeting about the note.
Villa soldiers seized a passenger train on the Tampico division 175 miles west of Tampico on December 26. They stopped the train fired on passengers and entered coaches, promising not to molest foreigners. An American couple aboard were treated well while two alleged Constitutionalists were removed and robbed of money. The engine hauled the box car back to Monterey and the remaining train was wrecked, halting traffic.
The Little Rock and Argenta area will see saloons closed on Friday January 1 as the "lid" goes down to curb thirst trade. Fort Smith Hot Springs and Helena seek licenses, Pine Bluff plans diversifications, and Little Rock has no petitions filed. A hearing before Judge Asher is set Saturday January 2 for the Argenta petition. Protest to license grants has been filed.
An old advertisement notes that chronic liver complaints affect mood and mental states. It claims biliousness headaches and dizziness disappear after using Life Pills priced 25 cents, implying medicine can relieve dark thoughts and bodily symptoms.
Mrs Arthur Westmoreland hosted a Christmas themed rook party for guest Miss Elizabeth Bright of Little Rock. After six games a Christmas luncheon followed with Miss Bright receiving a guest gift and Miss Mildred Pittman winning high score. Attendees included Clara Young Gladys Greeson Lula White Louise Scott Dell Few Margaret White Nellie Bush Lelia Andrews Alvearne Gee Beuna Nichols Eunice White Irene Denman Sue Jones Marion Brooks. W E Vaughan recites Uncle Remus tales Brer Fox Brer Rabbit Old Sis Cow.
The W. C. T. U. postpones its January meeting due to the death of H. L. B. McKenzie's mother and the death of Akers. The notice urges readers to watch the paper for the rescheduled date and aims for a large attendance to start the New Year’s work.
The ad urges immediate attention to colds with sneezing coughing and fever as warnings from nature. It claims Dr King's New Discovery is scientifically based and offers a 650c bottle at druggist shops urging purchase today.
Arkadelphia Dec 29 Manager W Adams reports flourishing flour business in the past year and plans further growth despite war and disrupted European shipments. Trade focus shifts to South America to build a permanent flour and feed market. One hundred ten turkeys were given to employees as Christmas gifts.
Berlin reports say Russian offensives in Poland advanced and counters by strong Soviet assaults repelled while Galicia saw a severe Austro German defeat. French gains in Alsace noted as Steinbach invested, Mülhausen shelled. trench near Apremont captured then retaken after counterattacks. Heavy fighting and minor gains across fronts.
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