Wilson Note Not Threat to Enter World War
Washington December 22 President Wilson's note to belligerents urged peace discussions and was interpreted by Secretary Lansing as not signaling a shift from neutrality. He corrected earlier statements to reassure that the United States is not moving toward war, while diplomats in Washington sought frank replies and a possible clearinghouse role for U S views.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Lansing
White House
Ines
Neaer
Veree
State Department
Entente
Germany
Europe
Frank
Neutral stance clarified amid World War I tensions
A public official retracts a misinterpreted statement about neutrality. He explains the aim was to reflect neutral nations' interest in possible war terms, not a shift in policy. He regrets any impression of policy change and urges acceptance of the note’s purpose without further commentary.
National policy notes on belligerent tensions and sea danger
The president states no side is taken amid rising tensions between belligerents. The United States faces inquiries on submarine sinkings and Belgian departures, with warnings on naval risk. Lloyd George and Germany push nationalization and sinking of ships, prompting calls for clear distinctions between private vessels and naval auxiliaries to protect American lives at sea.
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Oor
Count Tarnowski
Lloyd George
Pledge Big Sum for Jews Relief at Carnegie Hall
New York reports nearly 500000 pledged to aid Jewish sufferers in Europe at a mass meeting led by Jacob H. Schiff and Julius S. Rosenwald each giving 100000. Total subscriptions of 466575 came from forty donors nationwide as crowds from all walks of life rushed to contribute. The drive aims to raise 10000000 for war relief in 17. The event drew immigrants, workers, and merchants, all seeking to help the homeless and starving amid war.
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New York
Europe
Carnegie Hall
Jacob H. Schiff
Julius S. Rosenwald
Chicago
American Jewish Central Committee
People’s Relic Committee
Decision frees all city court convicts in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City officials report that all prisoners in the city jail and convicts at road work were released after the Court of Criminal Appeals ruled the municipal court violated the constitution by denying jury trials. Mayor Overholtz says this effectively abolishes the city court in cities over 25,000.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Court of Criminal Appeals
Edward Overholzz
Hubbard Decision Withheld In Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois Supreme Court adjourned without ruling on major cases including the Fergus private relief claims suit challenging an $87,350 appropriations act and the Hubbard suit seeking $5,000,000 in bonds. Decisions expected at February term. Also reports sentences and legal actions from Decatur, Danville, and Chicago involving capital punishment, disbarment proceedings, and workers’ compensation awards.
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Springfield
Fergus Private Relief
Hubbard
Lockport
Utica
Illinois Supreme Court
Fergus
49Th General Assembly
William Hubbard
Carrollton
Trubbard
Larrison King
Peona
Guinlee Lew
Noro Tray
King
Charles Murphy
Danville
George Roumas
Murphy
Milton Armstrong
Louis
Armstrong
John Halpin
Chicago
Clicmt
Halpin
George Wood
James Wood
Morgan County
Startled by stroke of Wilson note in London
London notes exploded with surprise at President Wilsons message and allied leaders cautious response. The Daily News and Daily Chronicle debated terms and potential mediation, while Berlin discussed inviting James W Gerard to discuss American mediation as Europe weighs the note and possible peace moves.
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Kaiser
Gerard
London
Berlin
Amsterdam
James W. Gerard
The
Daily News
Wilson
Lincoln
Central Powers
Aifles
Chronicle
Daily Chronicle
Great Britain
America
Evil Report
Good
United States
Atlantic
Europe
Sanitary District Restricted on Power to Fund Dam Project
The Sanitary District of Chicago cannot spend district funds on water wheels and electrical equipment for Dam No. 1 at Joliet to supply electric current to Chicago and other municipalities. The Supreme Court ruling follows a Yeadon v Clark et al decision, affirming limits set by county court. The dam and water power had been leased from the Ninels and canal commissioners.
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W. H. Ouman
Wedron J. Wanmer
Marseilles
LaSalle County
Et Council of
George Harris
Chicago
Linois
Pontiac
Craig
Cartwright
Dunn
Cooke
Beauregard F. Moseley
Moseley
Mike Lijubiseh
Henry County
Supreme Court
Decatur
State Industrial Board
Arthur W. Mulverhill
Mulverhill
Decatur Railway and Light Company
Decatur Company
Bloomington, Decatur and Champaign Railway
Industrial Board
Starros Geanules
Tower Court
Geanules
Springfield
Sanitary District of
Joliet
Cago
Yeadon
Clark Et al
Supreme Court of Corty
Niinels and Canal Commissioners
Signal Corps Men Leave San Antonio for Fort Sheridan
A train carrying three officers and four enlisted men of the Illinois Signal Corps left Camp Anthonteo Texas on December 22 for Fort Sheridan. The unit is to be mustered into federal service. The men hoped to be home for Christmas with other companies expected to return home Friday.
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Antonteo
Texas
Ullinois Signal Corps
Fort Sheridan
Bucharest Not the Final Goal Field Marshal Mackensen Says
Berlin telegram quotes Field Marshal Von Mackensen replying to the Kaiser’s greeting on Bucharest’s capture. He states Bucharest was one goal but not the final one, as operations continue into Greece despite Russian counterattacks in the Carpathians described as futile. The report details mountain warfare and tunnel assaults near Meste-Canesber and the leadership of Austro-Hungarian artillery repelling assaults along the pass.
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Berlin
London
von Mackensen
Willam
Bucharest
Sayville
Carpathians
Berlin Tageblatt
Asailante
Epocs
Taye
Tuunnel
Meste-Canesht
Bopp testifies in federal case over entente violations
Franz Bopp German consul general in San Francisco takes the stand in a government case accusing German consular officials of hindering munition shipments to the entente. He admits hiring agents while insisting the men acted as confidential witnesses, not bombers, and details on pay to Von Schack and Smith amid wartime pressure.
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San Francisco
Franz Bopp
Bopp
Louis J. Smith
E. H. von Schack
C. C. Crowley
Smith
von Schack
Unidentified Adriatic Vessel Sinks After Mine Hit
A Dec 12 report from Lugano via Overseas News Agency says an unidentified boat struck a mine in the Adriatic and sank with its entire crew. Italian commander in Albania Lieut. Gen. Oreste Bandens was reportedly drowned.
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Berlin
Sayville
Frankfurter Zeitung
Lugano
Switzerland
Adriatic
Oreste Bandens
Albania
Hoyne Cited Before Court For Contempt Charge
Springfield report says Supreme Court cites Maclay Hoyne to appear on the first day of February term to answer a contempt charge brought by Chicago attorney Patrick O Donnell.
Pere Marquette Reorganized Plan Declared Operative
New York report states the Pere Marquette Railroad reorganization committee has declared its plan operative with over 90 percent of stock, bonds, and notes deposited with the committee, signaling progress toward a complete restructuring.
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Pere Marquette
New York
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Denmark Parliament Approves US Purchase of Danish West Indies
Sealed negotiations culminate in treaty approval by Denmark and pending ratifications with the United States. Senate already consented, enabling an exchange of ratifications and funding of the $25,000,000 purchase price and an American territorial government. The islands, 500 miles east of Port Ries, host about 33,000 people chiefly enslaved workers on plantations. Feared European intervention prompted secrecy. main facts surfaced last May and August with Lansing and Danish Minister Brun signing in New York City.
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Washiington
Denmark
United States
Danish West Indies
United States Senate
Congress
Porte Ries
Sijenas
St Fen
St. Croix
Copenhagen
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing
Brun
New York City
Whitman pardons New York banker Cummins for bank wrecking
Gov. Whitman granted a Christmas pardon to William J. Cummins a former official of Carnegie Trust New York in 1910. Cummins served three years and two months of a four year eight month sentence for misusing funds tied to Carnegie Trust Van Norden and Nineteenth Ward banks. Protests and petitions from officials lawyers and clergy supported clemency noting his ignorance of banking affairs.
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Albany
N. Y
Whitman
William J. Cummins
Carnegie Trust Company of New York
Carnegie Trust Copany
Cummins
Tennessee
Tie
Carnegie Trust Company
van Norden Trust Company
Nineteenth Ward Bank of
New York
Union
Distect
Fish die as Decatur firm dumps impurities in river
Springfield dispatch reports the state fish commission removing thousands of dying fish from the Sangamon river due to impurities. The pollution is attributed to the Decatur Corn Products company, with fish being relocated to clearer water.
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Springfield
State Fish Commission
Sangamon River
Decatur Corn Products Company
New Army Bill Ready in January
Washington December 22 A definite plan for universal military service is shaping a bill to be presented to Congress next month by the General Staff. Major General Hugh S. Scott said the work would take about a month to complete. The committee aired strong opinions on universal service with supporters arguing for federalized National Guard mobilization and opponents warning of economic and practical issues.
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Washington
Dee
Congress
Hugh Lo Scott
Stan
House Unittary Committee
Dent
Oa Laughine Piston Soto
Wann
Cale Furnht
TM. Soult
Hathn
California
Greene
Vermont
Tilson
Connecticut
National Guard
Scott
Gen. Scott
McKellar
Germany
France
Mel Kellar
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U.S
Lyon
Mehl
Signal Corps
San Antonio
Mackensen
Greece
Desire Islands
Naval Base
Cummings
Universal Military Training
W. Be Feature
Quiz
Mr. McKellar
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