Parliament learns of peace for Germany debate in Commons
London dispatch describes a December Commons session where Sir John Simon backs Lloyd George, while Hastings Smith urges transparency of German proposals. Bonar Law stresses strong terms and the need for lasting security. Bonar Law warns that peace without firm guarantees risks renewed war and universal conscription.
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London
Germany
House of Commons
John A. Simon
Beli
Lloyd George
Use of Commons
Hastings
L. Smith
Northpton
Andrew Bonaraw
War Council
Ith
Mr. Smith
Europe
Bonar Law
Éavor
Artificial price for coal sparks legal warning in Boston
George W. Anderson says rising coal prices may stem from artificial and illegal combinations aimed at extortionate profits. He notes reconsignment of coal cars and delays create panic, comparing to rapid market manipulation. Boston suffers a food shortage with beans at seven dollars a bushel.
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New York
Dee
George W. Anderson
Federal District Attornet
Boston
Mr. Anderson
David Lloyd George
Protigag
Judge Orders Sale of Missouri Pacific Foreclosure
The United States district court in St Louis ordered the foreclosure sale of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain railroad system to aid its reorganization under an approved plan. Circuit Judge Hook set a $4,450,000 minimum price. The sale will satisfy bonds held by Guaranty Trust, Union Trust, and Equitable Trust of New York. The system has been in receivership with B. P. Rush for over a year.
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ST. Louis
Missouri Pscific
Iron Mountain Railroad
United States District Court
Hook
Leavenworth
Naas
Missouri Public Service Commission
Guaranty” Trust Company
Union Trust Company
Equitable Trust Company of
New York
B. P. Rush
Bryan Congratulates Wilson on Note Telegram
President Wilson received a telegram from former Secretary Bryan congratulating him on his note to the belligerents. Secretary Bryan’s message signals support for the administration’s diplomacy amid wartime tensions in Washington.
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Bryan
Wilson
Washington
SFOGES IN BEDLAM OVER PEACE NOTE
New York stock market experiences an extreme day as Wilsons note to belligerents and Lansing explanation trigger frantic selling. U S Steel leads declines with large block trades as margins fail and trading floors flood with orders, price tape unreliable amid chaos.
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New York
Wilson
Lansing
Germany
Northern Pacific
U. S. Steel
Villa planning to capture Torreon in campaign
Washington reports Villa again holds Jiminez and Santa Rosalia south of Chihuahua and plans to attack Torreon where a small Carranza garrison remains. Telegraphic links to Torreon were cut, but the British consul, aiding American interests, was moving south with about 200 foreigners. Remorse is memory that has gone to seed.
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Washington
State Department
Villa
Jiminez
Santa Rosalia
Chihuahua
Torreon
Carranza
Salvation Army appeals for Christmas donations in Quincy
Adjutant Stuart of the Salvation Army urges Quincy residents to donate for Christmas baskets to help deserv ing families. Requests contact at 923 North Sixth Street or 3989 by phone. letters emphasize food items and a chicken per basket.
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Adjutant Stuart
Salvation Army
Hag
Quincy
Mr. Stuart
North Sixth Street
Shanahan Visits Springfield to Inspect House Remodeling
David Shanahan of Chicago, speaker of the Tilingis house of representatives, tours the capital in Springfield to review remodeling committee rooms and redecorating work ongoing for some time. The improvements are nearing completion.
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Shanahan
Springfield
Der
David Shanahan
Chicago
Tilingis House of Representatives
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Jmmons
Ionar Law
England
Belgium
Armenia
Cuticura
Dept
Missouri Pacific
J. Becher
J. Lecher
Hampshire
Northern Pacific Corner
Torrean
Adjt
Stuart
The
James Stuart
Store of Qualit
Leayard
Colgate
Hudnut
Vantine
Cretonne
Store of Quality
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