Wilson Offers Neutral Peace Soundings to Warring Nations
President Wilson has sent notes to belligerent and neutral powers proposing that soundings be taken on terms that could end the war and prevent a future conflict. The move surprised Washington and diplomats as officials await responses without proposing peace or mediation.
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Wilson
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Tle
Washington
United States
Lloyd George
Othe
Russia
France
Italy
White House
President proposes early conference on peace terms to entente
The note outlines a proposed informal exchange of views among nations at war to scope possible peace terms and guarantees against future conflict. It stresses US vital interest, neutrality concerns, and calls for a broad discussion without dictating methods or final outcomes.
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League of Nations
United States
Dutch urged to aid peace effort in Europe
Berlin dispatch reports Deputy Schaper of the Dutch parliament said Norway Sweden Denmark and Switzerland favor peace mediation and seek Holland's cooperation. He cited Swiss and Scandinavian interest and urged stronger Dutch action. Tokyo notes Viscount Motono says Germany’s peace proposal appears insincere and Japan will consult allies before replying.
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Berlin
Sayville
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Holland
Schaper
Rotterdam
Dalfzel
National Guard in Federal System Under Fire
Washington hearings before House and Senate committees probe the national guard's efficiency as Major General Hugh L. Scott faces cross examination. Cross-questions focus on mobilization results, border duty readiness, and the 1916 act’s role. The universal training bill looms as senators seek action on compulsory service.
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Congress
National Guard
House
Senate
Hugh L. Scott
Army
House Military Committee
General Staff
Scott
Leonard Wood
Eastern Department
Blair Lee
Chamberlain
Howard N. Gross
Chicago
Edward Harding
New York City
Universal Military Training League
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Underwood
Alabama
House Committee
Anthony
Kansas
Full
Greene
Representative Greene
Regular Army
World War Fronts Update Amid Minimal Fighting
War summary reports limited action on most fronts aside from the Romanian theater. Russian and Romanian forces resist Teutonic allies in northern Dobrudja, with Petrogard claiming repulsed incursions near Parlite and successful Russian Romanian reconnaissance toward Rimnika-Buzdu. In France, British raids near Gommecourt and Arras meet German trenches, while Germans shell lines north of the Somme near Festubert and Ypres and bombard the French around Loos and Hulluch.
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Petrograd
Parlite
Danube
Rimnika- Buzdu
France
Gommecourt
Arras
Loos
Hulluc
Somme
Festubert
Ypres
Block Confirmation on New Jersey Man Washington
December 21 The senate blocked confirmation for Winthrop M. Daniels of New Jersey to a second term on the interstate commerce commission amid revived opposition from Progressive Republicans. Daniels faced protest over rulings from his time as New Jersey public utilities commissioner. The commerce committee reported the renomination favorably. The senate did confirm Edwin F. Sweet as assistant secretary of commerce.
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Washington
Winthrop M. Daniels
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Daniels
Commerce Committee
Public Utilities
Edwin F. Sweet
Commerce
Explosion on ship kills three at Norfolk harbor
In Norfolk on December 21 the Old Dominion liner Princess Anne suffered a steam pipe explosion in the outer harbor. Three firemen were killed and one man seriously injured as the ship returned to port for repairs en route to New York.
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Norfolk
Old Dominion
New York
Cavern Kills Three in Wisconsin Mine Collapse
A cave-in at the block house lead and zinc mine near Platteville Wisconsin killed three men. The dead are Clarence Ricks James Hamilton and Arthur Trelow all married.
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Block House
Platteville
Wis
Clarence Ricks
James Hamilton
Arthur Trelow
Americans Start Rebuilding French Village of Vitrimont
In Vitrimont France the first group of houses begins reconstruction funded by American donors led by Mrs William H Crocker of San Francisco and overseen by Miss Daisy Polk. The cornerstone was laid by American ambassador William Graves Sharp with local officials and soldiers present as gratitude pours in for US aid.
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France
Paris
Gerbeviller
William Graves Sharp
William H. Crocker
San Francisco
Daisy Polk
Mademoiselle de
Leon Pobe
M. Mirman
Nancy
Department of Meurthe-Moselele
Reed Condemns Arizona Senator Over Prohibition Debate
In Washington on December 21 a parliamentary misplay disrupted plans for an immediate vote on Senator Sheppard's District of Cohumina prohibition bill. Senator Ashurst urged delaying action until after Christmas h holidays, while Senator Reed of Missouri lambasted motions and urged proper procedure. The dispute centered on a land bill withdrawal and involved pointed exchanges about parliamentary tactics and integrity.
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Sheppard
District of Cohumina
Senaturehurst
Senate
Ashurst
Reed
Missouri
Arizon
Arizona
Oklahoma
Burlington Freight Embargo News Item
Several railroads including Great Northern North Pacific Chicago Burlington Saint Paul Minneapolis and Omaha announce an indefinite embargo on eastbound freight shipments except perishable goods. The action aims to ease congestion and stem stockpile buildup near Chicago amid freight-condition concerns.
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Great Northern
North Pacific
Chicago
Bolington Ape Muiney
Chicas
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Uhaeisladiana
Oklahoma Miners and Operators Reach New Working Agreement
Mevalester Oklahoma December 21 representatives of the United Mine Workers of America and the Oklahoma coal operators association approved a biennial contract raising pay by from 3 to 15 percent and improving working conditions. The agreement will be submitted to a referendum of 5000 miners affected.
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Mevalester
Okla
United Mine Workers of America
Oklahoma Coal Operators’ Association
Woman Defends Self In Murder Trial In Chicago
Mrs Iva Barnes testifies about meeting bartender Ray Shelhammer after her husband Charles Barnes spied him in their home and was later shot to death in Washington Park. She recalls parrots, a tree climb, a revolver purchase and the moment the gun fired as she describes the sequence of events.
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Chicago
Dea
Iva Barnes
Charles Barnes
Ray Shelhammer
Ey Barnes
Washington Park
Barnes
Barkesper
Hotohin Barnes
Commutes Terms of Men on Road Work
Danne Springeleld Joliet and Chester workers on state roads receive commute terms. The sentences reduce the actual time served. Joliet workers face 1 month and 3 days, Chester workers 44 days. Sixty two men are at Chester and fifty seven at Joliet.
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Danne
Joliet
Chester
Sensra
Davna
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