Germany Ready for Peace Talks With Enemies
Berlin reports the imperial chancellor replying to a socialist peace inquiry. He says Germany will consider proposals compatible with its dignity and safety, but warns peace must shorten the war. He outlines military positions, defends food supply, and denies collapse rumors as propaganda to keep enemy morale up. James W. Gerard attended the Reichstag scene as the debate unfolded.
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Berlin
Germany
Reichstag
Dr. Scheidemann
Dr. von ‘Bethmann- Hollweg
Liebknecht
Prince von. Badow
Maxmilian
Baden
Dr. Solf
Cardinal von Hartmann
Admission of Austria Made Basis of Note
The note the United States sent to Austria-Hungary over the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona rested on Austria-Hungary’s admission that the ship was torpedoed before all passengers could be removed. The U S position demands all passengers be removed before sinking, regardless of warning shots. The State Department also clarified that a German seaman on an American vessel remains immune from arrest unless he is an active member of German armed forces. Officials noted no official advice on seizures of German sailors and stressed immunity of all nationalities aboard American ships.
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Washington
United States
Austria-Hungary
Ancona
Germany
State Department
Coamp
Carolina
Descartes
August Pipenbrink
Windberg
Americans Hear Roaring Of Guns In Border Skirmish
From Douglas Arizona December 9 a clash between Caranza forces and the army of Gen Jose Rodriguez near Cima, twenty eight miles south of Agua Prieta, was plainly heard across the border. Col Arnulfo Gomez sent to aid Gen Calles reportedly requested reinforcements as Gomez warned his command faced attacks on all sides and the Agua Prieta garrison was weakened.
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Douglas
Ariz
Caranza
Geén
Jose Rodriguez
Cima
Gomez
Agua Prieta
Brokers Violate Rules Explain New Exchange Policy
New York December 9 brokerage firms were told by the New York Stock Exchange to stop recommending the purchase of securities in which they hold an interest in newspaper and periodical advertising as it violates exchange rules.
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New York
New York. Stock Exchange
Engineers Elect Officers at Illinois Legislative Board
J L Culp of Blue Island was reelected chairman of the Illinois legislative board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at the close of a three day session. Frank A Denton of Springfield was reelected vice chairman. C E Long of Charleston was reelected secretary treasurer, and J J Arlo of Champaign and A M Sturrock of Chicago were elected members of the executive committee.
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Springfieldsii
J. L. Culp
Blue Island
Illinois
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Frank A. Denton
Springfield
C. E. Long
Charleston
J. J. Arlo
Champaign
A. M. Sturrock
Chicago
Fire devastates boom town in Hopewell Virginia
A massive blaze in Hopewell Virginia leveled most of the town built for Du Pont Powder Co. causing about 3 million dollars in damage. Thousands evacuated by special trains to Richmond and Petersburg as six state troop companies patrolled for looting with one lynching reported and no further lives lost.
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Petersburg
Hopewell
du Pont Powder Company
Richmond
Mystery death of well dressed man found on Duluth tracks
In Duluth Minnesota authorities pursue a baffling case after a man about 45 with brown mustache and blue eyes is found dead near a railroad track. The body showed he fell or was pushed from a wall beside the track. A bank book for First State Bank of Remer Minnesota indicated deposits of 1200 and 800. A Mohawk Lodge Knights of Pythias receipt, timber company letters, six dollars in change, and a gold watch were found on the person. The man’s identity links to W. D. Jones of Lamont Iowa.
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Duluth
Minn
W. D. Jones
Lamont
First State Bank of
Remer
Jones
Mohawk Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Cedar Rapids
Halpin Bribe Case Opens in Chicago Trial
The trial of John J. Halpin, former head of the detective bureau, charged with accepting bribes for protection of clairvoyant swindlers, began with the prosecution's opening statement. The case is expected to go to the jury late Saturday.
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Chicago
John J. Halpin
Detective Bureau
Frank Johnston
Settlement of Municipal Suits in East St. Louis
In East St. Louis a settlement in circuit court involves the city and former city treasurer St. Prodigal? with funds allegedly withheld. Under the agreement the city receives 7,360 dollars.
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St, Louis
East St. Louis
Congress For the Study of Durable Peace in Berne
In Berne, Mr. E Troesch explained the congress for a durable peace to meet in spring. Organized by The Hague based international body, it includes interparliamentary union reps and Mrs Fannie Ferne Andrews of Boston as American delegate. The neutral congress will report on arbitration disarmament open door and Hague conference roles. About fifty reporters from various nations will cover actions for their countries. Prof William Hull of Swarthmore College named general reporter. Executive committee meets in Berne next week. assembly hoped near Easter next year.
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Berne
Paris
E. Troesch
Congress For
The
Hague
Interparliamentary Union
International Central Organization
Fannie. Ferne Andréws
Boston
Troesch
William Hull
Swarthmore ‘College
President Wilson Leaves for Ohio on Special Train
President Wilson departed tonight for Columbus Ohio where he will deliver two speeches and attend a reception at the state capitol. He travels on a special train and will speak at a noon luncheon for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce on business matters and later address the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America on farmers questions. He will rest at a Columbus hotel from arrival until noon and an afternoon reception under Franklin County Democratic organization will be his only political feature.
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Washington
Wilson
Columbus
Ohio
State Capitol
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Federal Council‘ of Churches of Christ In America
Franklin County Democratic Organization
January Fergus suits face hearing after amended bills filed
Springfield, Dec. 9 Judge Creighton granted leave to Fergus lawyers to file second amended bills in the three remaining Fergus suits seeking to restrain certain state appropriations. Defendants had demurred to the first amended bills, with the court ordering second amendments due by December 25, likely delaying any hearing until the next term on the first Monday of the new year.
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Springfield
Sangamon County
Fergus
James A. Creighton
Mexican Minister Named to Argentine and Beyond
Isidro Fabela has been named Mexican minister to Argentina and may be accredited to Brazil and Chile as well. He plans to sail next week from Veracruz to Buenos Aires via Spain, after serving as acting chief of the foreign affairs department and later as a confidential agent in London.
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Washington
J. Dee
Isidro Fabela
Brazil
Chile
Vera Cruz
Buenos Aires
Spain
Fabela
Department of Foreign Affaira
London
Battleships 43 and 44 awarded to navy yards
Secretary Daniels announced awards for battleships numbers 43 and 44 to New York and Mare Island yards with bids of 7.69 million and 7.41 million dollars. The decision follows a Wilson Daniels conference and includes plans to upgrade Philadelphia navy yard for about 1 million dollars. Keels could be laid in August or September next year, with California due off the ways by then.
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Washington
Daniels
Congress
New York
Mare Island
Wilson
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
California
New York Yard
yThe
Navy Yards
Senate
House’ Naval
Navy
Department
Tillman
Senate Naval Committee
Belgian Refugees Held at Ellis Island Over Funds Shortage
About 100 of 200 Belgian refugees arriving on the S S Niew Amsterdam in New York yesterday will be detained at Ellis Island for several days due to insufficient funds or need for further medical observation while awaiting passage to relatives in the west.
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New York
S. S. Niew Amsterdam
Elfis Island
Suspension of coal rate increase on Missouri Pacific cars
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended coal rate hikes of three to twenty cents per ton on Missouri Pacific carloads from southern Illinois to Missouri stations. The action halts the higher charges until April 18. The move affects shipments by producers in Illinois and utilities and industries in Missouri relying on rail transport.
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Washington
Missouri Pacific Railway
Illinois
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Berlin Peace Hopes Dented by Bethmann Hollweg Speech
London reports the Reichstag address by Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg criticizing peace negotiations and outlining military, political, and economic progress. The speech dampens peace hopes as Entente prospects focus on ongoing war efforts. British and French forces in Serbia retire under Bulgarian pressure while other fronts including Mesopotamia, Arabia, and Gallipoli see activity. The front in the Champagne region is being contested as Italians report small gains on the Isonzo.
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London
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Europe
Asquith
House of Commons
Philip Snowden
Eritente
Serbia
Saloniki
Greece
Balkans
Mesopotamia
Kut- el- Amara
Arabia
Aden
Straits of
Bab-El-Mandeb
Red Sea
Gulf of ‘Aden
Gallipoli
Champagne
Isonzo
Jackson County for a Hanging
Jackson County supervisors protest delays in the execution of Ellston Scott a Black convict twice reprieved by Gov Dunne The governor previously granted reprieves after Sheriff White allowed large crowds to witness prior executions The latest reprieve followed the sheriff s failure to secure assurances for crowd control with the Dec 17 execution date set
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Murphysboro
Ill
Board of Supervisors
Jackson County
Ellston Scott
Dunne
Scott
White
Joe DeBery
Germans Held Prisoners to New Zealand
Fifteen Germans including Hannsen, manager of a large copra firm, are en route to New Zealand as prisoners of war under deportation orders issued by the British administration in German Samoa. The men were charged with conspiring to promote disorder between the British and natives.
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Pago Pago
American Samoa
San Francisco
Hannsen
New Zealand
German Samoa
Plans for four defense schemes reach Congress next week
Washington dispatch reports four contrasting national defense plans for the regular army and a reserve corps. Chamberlain Hay and a war college draft, plus President Wilson and Garrison influenced proposals, all urge sweeping reorganization and larger forces though differences shape their outlines.
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Senator Chamberlain
Representative Hay
Senate
House
War College
Garrison
Wilson
Chamberlain
Hay
Continental’ Army
Continental Army
National Guard
Administration
Senate Military Committee
War. Department
Infantry
War Department
Cavalry
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
Engineer Corps
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Kaempf
Austria
Carranza
Rodriguez
Ilinois
Ansar Temple
Decatur
Pearis
State Arsenal
J. Putnam Stevens
Portland
Dupont
Congress For the Study of
Munro
Quaker City
Regular Army
Foficers Reserve Corps
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