Peace notes from central powers stir cautious U S stance
The White House states the United States will not offer its own mediation with the central powers peace proposals. Duma in Petrograd rejects German terms, warning against early peace. Wilson signals no unilateral action yet, awaiting entente reaction and full translation accuracy.
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France forms five member wartime council to steer peace
Following Britain’s model a French War Council has been named consisting of Premier Briad, Alexandre Ribot as finance minister, General Hubert Lyautey as war minister, Rear Admiral Lacaze as marine minister, and Albert Thomas promoted to minister of munitions.
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Wild Horse Cost Farmer $25000 in Sale Scheme
Peter Allison of La Platte Nebraska testified in federal court about losing 25000 value in Omaha property and 500 wild horses traded for the animals in a scheme alleged to defraud in Cocanino County Arizona. He said two horses were captured, one died, and the other was given away for failing to meet sale specifications.
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Navy League Libel Suit Against Ford Cleared for Trial
Washington, Dec 16 Three of the demurrers the Navy league filed against Henry Ford in the 100000 libel suit over defense of military preparedness were sustained in the supreme court. The court will hear the merits at trial. Ford contended the publication was privileged as true, the league demurred to that defense and the issue was upheld.
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Summit hotel fire drives guests into street in nightclothes
In Creston on December 16 a blaze destroyed the Summit hotel forcing seventy five guests from their rooms in night attire. No injuries were reported though estimated losses reach $200,000.
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Villa Bids Peace to United States
Francisco Villa, through representatives in El Paso, has promised to halt attacks on American property and stop killing Americans in Mexico, a government agent disclosed.
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Dual Control Of Militia Debated At Governors Meeting
Washington December 16 The governors conference voted to meet next year in Salt Lake City with an executive committee named by state leaders Spry Capper Manning will form the committee Fort re elected treasurer Discussion centered on state administrative problems national defense and peace Governor Capper urged the US to lead in ending the European war McCall of Massachusetts urged maintaining a militia until a federal substitute is found criticizing the Hay bill oath for militiamen and proposing even doing away with states as defense tools.
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Central Society of Livestock Men to Organize in Illinois
Delegates from virtually every livestock and agricultural interest in Illinois will meet in Springfield on January 9 to form a centralized society. A legislative committee will safeguard and promote welfare. resolutions urging the move were signed by many Illinois groups.
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Judge Creighton Dies at 70 in Springfield
Judge James A. Creighton, 70, veteran circuit court jurist and longtime Illinois figure, died Friday morning after illness at his home in Springfield. He served 32 years on the circuit bench, authored notable rulings on puits and orders, and was among the state’s best known legal minds.
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Plan to set tlement of B-Hour dispute
Evansville Indiana December 16 W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen says talks are under way with railroad operating departments leaders to settle the dispute out of court before January 1 when the Adamson law takes effect. He notes progress is crude but aims to remove the dispute from politics by creating a federal commission to hear and decide all issues. Both sides favor a private settlement and expect railroad leaders to join the effort.
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Extra Cash Pay For Bell Workers
New York December 16 extra cash payments totaling over 6 million dollars will be distributed to Bell System employees to help with high living costs. Payments will equal two or three weeks of salary based on service length, with higher paid workers receiving smaller proportional bonuses under graduated terms.
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Bell Telephone
Theodore N. Vail
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Contraband Cargo In Hold On Sinking Of Columbian
Berlin reports to the United States that the American steamer Columbian carried a partial contraband cargo of steel from St Nazaire to Genoa when sunk by German submarine U-49 off Cape Ortegal. The ship owned by American Hawaiian Steamship Co sailed Oct 18 with 109 crew.
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American Hawaiian Steamship Company of New York
Cape Ortegal
Spain
True Love Chicago Woman Seeks Court Guidance
Chicago social workers report Mrs Paul Boyke a saleswoman and wife of a laborer asked the domestic relations court if it is right to give up her husband to the young woman who has borne one of their children. She offered to work for the other woman and keep the family together. Court officials declined to advise breaking up the home, saying the decision rests with the people of Chicago.
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Paul Boyke
Progressives Reunite for New Convention Plans in New York
In New York a conference of prominent Progressives from several states outlined a revived movement dubbed the Progressive party with a new liberal spirit. Funds were raised to open a national headquarters ahead of a St. Louis convention, with assurances that loyal Progressives only will shape the new party. Mathew Hale of Boston led three hours of discussion and will name a planning committee around Washington's Birthday. A reaffirmation of the 1912 Progressive platform was adopted, and letters from nonattending leaders indicated broad state representation.
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Mathew Hale
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Questions on labor union freedom before Supreme Court
Washington December 16. Arguments over contractual freedom affecting unions echoed in Adamson act test case as Hitchman Coal and Eagle Glass seek permanent injunctions to bar union solicitation of employees under nonunion contracts. West Virginia firm argues unions restrain trade while unions contend nonunion contracts bar union workmen. Arguments conclude Monday.
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Supreme Court
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West Virginia Corporation
President White claims re election in union race
President John P. White of the United Mine Workers announced unofficial returns from the December 12 election show his re election over John H. Walker of Illinois. White planned to return home to Des Moines and noted Walker's home state also favored White, though the vote tally remained unclear.
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Walker
Roosevelt Letter At New York Meeting On Belgium Deportations
Theodore Roosevelt condemned Germanys deportation of Belgians, calling it a state slavery program and a breach of international law. Leaders including Arch Bishop Ireland and Elihu Root urged US action, pledging support to the administration to end deporation and slavery, while Catholics and reformers urged firm neutrality and moral outrage.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Germany
Ireland
Joseph H. Choate
Thomas O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
Elihu Root
James M. Beck
United States
Alton B. Parker
William T. Manning
Trinity Church
French Troops Captured 7500 Prisoners Near Verdun
Paris reports a ten kilometer front advance between the Meuse and Woevre rivers north of Douaumont resulted in over 7500 prisoners and several heavy guns seized from German forces. The action followed a two mile push by French troops against Crown Prince units, with Berlin acknowledging losses. Simultaneously Buzeu fell to Austro German forces, opening Moldavia operations. 4000 more prisoners were taken by Von Mackensen's army as fronts shift in the Balkans. Greek troops to withdraw from Thessaly. limited garrison to remain in the Peloponnesus.
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Caplan Guilty of Dynamite Crime
David Caplan was found guilty of manslaughter at his second trial for complicity in the Los Angeles Times explosion of October 1, 1910, which killed 20. He faces one to ten years and will seek a new trial via motion. The case involved multiple defendants and indictments, with related pleas by James B. McNamara.
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