London Press Analyzes Wilson Note Amid War-Watch
London morning papers scrutinize President Wilsons note for concealed aims amid war fears. Washington correspondents report US opinion hints at undisclosed motives and possible renewed German submarine pressure. Some editors deem an embargo on food and cotton unlikely while debates over Americas verge of war continue.
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London
Wilson
Washington
United States
Lansing
Germany
Congress
Morning Post
Spéeceh
Guatemala
Haiti
Siam
Daily News
America
U. S
Quote on U S war entry and European alliances
A fragment states that in 1914 Great Britain and France could compel America toward war with England or France, while Germany remained excluded, and that the United States could not be closer than a year away from war with those powers at the worst.
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Great Britain
France
Germany
America
England
Fire damages home of Thomas E. Lane
Fire at 1640 Jersey Street woke Mr and Mrs Lane when a live coal from the grate ignited the wooden floor and rug, burning two floor holes and causing about 100 dollars in damage. The local fire insurance agent sent carpenters to repair the floor after firefighters from stations 2 4 and 5 arrived promptly and contained the blaze.
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Thomas E. Lane
Jersey — Street
Fire Insurance Company
Lane
Arkansas distiller pardoned by Wilson
John A. Casper, convicted a year ago at Fort Smith Ark for defrauding government of revenues on whiskey from his Fort Smith and St Louis distilleries, has been pardoned per a telegram from Jacksonville Fla. The case involved alleged frauds costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Casper received a nine year federal sentence at Leavenworth and a $33,000 fine plus $100,000 in confiscated property. He was in Jacksonville as a witness against Thomas C. McCoy of Asheville in related liquor cases.
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Winston Salem
N.C
John AL. Casper
Fort Smith
Ark
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Fla
Casper
Leavenworth
Thomas C. McCoy
Ashville
Family Christmas Party At White House Planned
Washington Dec 23 The Christmas gathering with President Wilson at the White House was completed with the arrival of Francis B Sayre and his wife, the president’s daughter, with their two young children. Arrangements were made to distribute 125 turkeys to married White House staff.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Francis B. Sayre
Two Killed in Jitney Crash in Portland
Two people died and two were injured when a nickel fare jitney was crushed between two trolleys in downtown Portland. Rev Father Alexander Costelli, chaplain at St Vincent's Hospital, and Mrs. J J Cham breau died in the hospital.
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Portland
Ore
Uptown
Father Alexander Costelli
St. Vincent’s Hospital
J. J. Chambreau
Senate halts Hitchcosck bid on Wilson peace note
In the Senate Senator Gallinger blocked another Hitchcosck effort to bring a resolution endorsing President Wilson's peace note. The chamber adjourned at 3 07 p m until January after taking up a diplomatic appropriation bill and an emergency diversion of Niagara power funds. The War Department sought 28 4 million for army supply needs and 11 250 million for clothing and camp equipment. National guardsmen on the border approved a 5 165745 million coast guard and diplomatic appropriation bill. An agricultural appropriation of 25 694 685 was reported as Slughes vocational education bill was considered. Adjourned at 4 29 p m to noon Tuesday January 2 1917.
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Senate
Gallinger
Hitchcosck
Wilson
Niagara Falls
War Department
Gerard Meets with Dr Alfred Zimmerman in Berlin
Berlin December 23 James W. Gerard the American ambassador held a noon Friday conference with Dr Alfred Zimmerman foreign secretary. Presidential note was a main topic as Gerard shared the American view after talks with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing. Joseph C C Grew then presented Wilson's note to Zimmerman.
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Berlin
London
James W. Gerard
Alfred Zimmerman
Wilson
Zimmerman
Germany
Lansing
Joseph CC. Grew
Stand Over Volcano Declares Gardner in Cincinnati
Dec 23 Representative A. G. Gardner of Massachusetts speaking on National Defense at the business men's club flayed pacifists and said the nation, due to its unprepared state, is standing over a volcano. He argued preparation won t necessarily avert war but can help avoid it and enable a fighting chance if war comes.
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Cincinnati
A. G. Gardner
Massachusetts
National Defense
Business Men’s Club
Replacement of Old Bridge Between Omaha and Council Bluffs
The Union Pacific Railroad announces removal of the old steel bridge over the Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs this morning. A new steel bridge weighing 11,200,409 pounds will be installed, built on false work south of the old structure and moved into place by 200 workers who will shift the old span to a north side false structure.
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Omaha
Union Pacdifice Railroad
Missouri River
Council Blaffa
Peace note unsettles bourse in Amsterdam market
A telegram from Amsterdam via London reports President Wilson's peace note sent the Bourse into a flutter Friday as American stocks especially steel tumbled on war end rumors, with a late-day tone recovery signaling cautious market sentiment.
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Amsterdam
London
Wilson
Chicago Reserve Bank Declares 6 Percent Dividend
The federal reserve bank of Chicago has declared a six per cent dividend, payable December 27, covering April 1, 1915 to December 31, 1916. This is the second disbursement, following the first at the same rate for the period from opening in 1904 to March 31, 1915.
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Chicago
Federal Yaserve Bank of Chicago
Sinnis National Guard to Escort Inauguration Ceremonies
All Sinnis national guard officers will form the military escort for Governor elect Lowdon’s inauguration ceremonies in Springfield Tl on January 8, per orders from Adjutant General F. S. Dickson.
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Springfield
Sinnis National Guard
Lowdon
F. S. Dickson
General Woodward Dies in Washington at 81
Brig. Gen. George A. Woodward U S A retired died in Washington on Friday aged 81. He was a native of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania and a Civil War veteran.
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Woodward
Washington
George A. Woodward
Wilkesbarre
Stopped Children Croup with Foley’s Honey and Tar
A reader Billie Eckert recalls how Foley’s Honey and Tar soothed two children with croup after three weeks of choking and coughing. She says a dose before bedtime helped them sleep and the next morning the cough and croup had vanished. The remedy is described as a standard low priced cold and cough treatment sold by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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Billie
Janey Eckert
Foley
Oley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Ady
Christmas Visitor Notices and Local Families
Local personals list teaches in Palmyra Miss Marie Lesch will spend Christmas with her parents. Miss Louisa Konefes improves after a St Marys hospital operation. Francis King son of Hugh returns from Blackburn University and starts drafting at Hollister Whitney. Frank Robinson and wife visit Quincy en route to Ferris for holidays. Edna Pearce returns from Knox College. Ora Eckles leaves for Maryville to holiday with relatives. Albert R Spohr at Urbana returns for holidays. Norbert Merckus returns to Quincy from Madison for Christmas. Richard and Ronald McCarl stay in Quincy from Lombard College. H G Earhart visits from Collins Plow. J C Gelling visits in Quincy from Aberden Miles. Paul Reinkenorf visits from Marton Tad. Clarry Neil leaves for Carrollton to spend Christmas with mother. W E Grimmer returns to Quincy for Christmas with parents. Mr and Mrs F R Lee welcome a newborn son. A correction clarifies Lee Stumphrey is father of the child.
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Marie Lesch
Palmyra
Louisa Konefes
St. Mary's Hospital
Francis King
Hugh King
Blackburn University
Hollister-Whitney Company
Frank Robinson
East St. Louis
Quincy
Jackson R. Pearce
Ferris
Til
Robinson
Edna Pearce
Galesburg
Knox College
Ora Eckles
Maryville
Albert R. Spohr
State University At
Urbana
J.C. Gelling
Aberden
Miles
Quiney
T Pany
Paul Reinkenrorf
Marton
Tad
Clarry Neil
Broadway
Carrollton
Meo
E Ooltine Phan
W. E. Grimmer
Quincey
George Grimmer
Cherry Street
F. R. Lee
South Fourth Street
Lee Stumphrey
Five Knox College freshmen from local high school shine
Principal Zens Smith reports 27 studies taken by five high school graduates now in Knox College show 23 above 80 percent with no failures. Students named are Wilma Buckles Georgian Castle Florence Trotter Reena Urban and Emmett Zoller.
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Knox College
Zens Smith
Wilma Buckles
Georgian Castle
Plorence Trotter
Reena Urban
Emmett Zoller
Gale Crashes Through New York Metropolis
A 72 mile gale followed a thunderstorm and warm spell, sweeping the metropolitan area Friday and disrupting telephone and telegraph lines. High winds were felt across New York, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Washington, with Western Union reporting major damage in the Altoona mountains and around Scranton and Pittsburgh as pedestrians dodged flying signs and shattered plate glass. several motorists were struck while chasing their toppled hats.
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New York
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Washington
Western Union Company
Altoona
Scranton
Causes of the War Questioned by Temps in Paris
The Temps questions U S policy in Paris on December 23, noting Wilson’s note and arguing the cabinet failed to confront initial responsibility for the war. It compares belligerents’ views on peace and cites deliberate breaches of peace by one side while the other sought to uphold it.
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Paris
Temps
Wilson
Washington Cabinet
Wilson Endorses Church Attendance in Massillon
President Wilson endorses a Massillon Chamber of Commerce church advertising drive in an autographed letter. He states that promoting churchgoing habits strengthens steadfast character and upholds standards of life. The note, dated December 23, signals strong support for civic religious participation in Massillon, Ohio.
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Massillon, O
Wilson
Massillon
Cody in Denver Shows Some Improvement
Col Cody improves slightly after a nervous breakdown worsened by a severe cold. William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill remains ill at his daughter May Decker's Denver home with his condition described as improved but still delicate.
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Col. Cody
Denver
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
May Decker
Burlington, Carthage Square Off In Rival High Game
Burlington 61 faces Carthage 11 with Carthage High in control as Burlington High trails in a tight matchup. Local fans expect a spirited clash on the gridiron.
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Burlington
Carthage
Carthage High
Burlington High
No higher price for this Foley Kidney Pills ad
The ad notes that while food and clothing costs rise, Foley Kidney Pills remain affordable for sick and those with limited means. It claims the product relieves backache, side and loin pains, sore muscles, stiff joints, rheumatic pains, and bladder trouble, urging purchase from Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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Miller & Arthur Drug Co— Adv
Americans Leave Torreon in Haste
An American arriving via Eagle Pass reports all foreigners have evacuated Torreon amid ongoing fighting led by Villa. He notes 2000 Yaqui soldiers under Gen Palamantes guard the garrison, while rebels gain in north central Mexico. Rail disruption and rumors of Pueblo and Oriziba fall are mentioned.
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EL Paso
Texas
Torreon
Villa
Eagle Pass
Palamantes
Mexico
San Pedro
Monterey
Salinas
Central
Lower
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Pueblo
Oriziba
Establish Boycott on Kosher Beef in New York
In New York on December 23, 1500 members of the Hebrew Retail Kosher Butchers of America voted to boycott kosher beef. They will not buy or sell until Tuesday morning as a protest against meat packers raising wholesale prices from 12 to 17 cents per pound. The strike began Friday night with the Jewish Sabbath.
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New York
Hebrew Retail Kosher Butchers of America
Municipal Christmas Opens With Large Concert
In San Antonio on December 23 the open air municipal Christmas celebration began with 14 bands, 13 from the United States army, totaling 350 musicians. Handel's The Messiah was performed by a chorus of 1,200 voices. From the municipal Christmas tree 2,500 children received gifts.
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San Antonio
Texas
United States Army
Heaviest Christmas Mail Handled in Chicago History
Chicago postal officials announce record Christmas outgoing mail with eleven hundred tons of parcel post and first class mail dispatched in 24 hours causing congestion at local railroad stations.
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Chicago
Canadian Premier Borden Sees War Aims Explained
Toronto dispatch reports Canadian Prime Minister Robert Borden addressing the public on December 23. He condemns German aggression and argues Canada and its dominions must mobilize every resource to secure the aims of the allies, seeking lasting peace rather than a mere truce.
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Toronto
Daclas
Germany
Fightie
Bbert Borden
Canada
Ain
Aut
Albert Tozer Dies Author and Story Writer
Battle Creek Michigan records the death of Albert Tozer a prolific author and former Chicago newspaperman known for hundreds of stories written under various pen names He died Friday after illness including a stroke suffered three years prior He had lived in New York state sixty years ago and was a notable figure in early 20th century writing.
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Albert Tozer
Battle Creek
Mich
Ona
Chicago
Neperman
Mr. Tozer
New York State
Christmas at Griggsville and holiday notices value
Griggsville Illinois observes the usual midnight mass on Christmas Eve at James church. Griggsville schools close for holiday recess and reopen January 2. Families arriving to spend the season include Mr and Mrs George Malin of Ca age with daughter Mrs El Staats and husband. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Shaw on December 16. Local church Christmas programs are planned with morning and evening services. Several residents travel or visit relatives for the holidays and community members attend events and exchanges in Quincy Lamar Winamac and other nearby places.
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Griggsville
Ill
James
George Malin
Caage
el Staats
Mary A. Hake
Emma
Lamar
Will
Emmett Carnes
Newton Moore
Quincy
Roy Shaw
Congregational Church
Elmer F. Carrel
Fr. C
Edna Kennedy
Sci
Mwrip
Marguerite Wills
Winamac
Ind
Robert Anderson
Braska
Henry Anderson
John Newman
Montana
George Newman
Will Glenn
Hert
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