Blood On Russia Dinners And Diplomacy In War Debates
Sir John Buchan bluntly warned of blood in the Gulf of Blood and urged restraint on Germany’s perilous aims. He cited British caution on Russia’s military power and argued for helping Russia recover its influence while consolidating gains in the war’s broader aims. The talk touched on Constantinople, the Duma riot, and shared strategies with Allied leaders in 1915.
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John Buch- Hiish Ambasador
Russia
Beuter
Gulf of Blood
Germany
Great Britain
Trepoff
Duma
Mtinople
Straits
Britain’s War Aid Cements Policy Cornerstone
In a speech Sir Geoffrey underscored the war’s impact on policy. He noted Britain advanced over 600 million pounds to allies for war materials and supplied additional direct aid, arguing this wartime effort shapes the future world order.
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Sir Georghy
Great Britain
Asceada
Berlin Receives Entente Reply to Germany Peace Proposals
Berlin reports on the Entente reply to Germanys peace proposals. Officials say the official text is still awaited but impressions suggest the reply aligns with expectations given prior statements. Germany remains ready to continue the war with renewed vigor backed by a united nation. The Entente aims to publish and analyze the note once received.
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Berlin
London
Germany
New Year Shifts, War Rations, and Rail Fares in London
London on January 2 saw thousands of military age men called to the colors while others filled roles left by mobilization. Recruiting offices were busy as volunteers began training at depots. New railway timetables took effect with train cancellations and a 50 percent fare increase. Bakers began baking only whole wheat or standard bread under wartime rules.
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London
Order of
Pan American Board Achieves Progress in Cooperation
A report to President Wilson from the United States section of the Pan American board describes gains in financial and commercial cooperation among the American republics. It notes a draft treaty soon to be submitted embodying federalization of license fees for commercial travelers per Buenos Aires conference recommendations.
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Washington
Internation High Commission
Wilson
United States
Commission
Moscow Closed to Romanian Refugees
Moscow military command bans refugees entering the city while the Overseas News agency notes crowds from Romania, Odessa, and southern Russia. Romanian refugees will be sent to Siberia in the future as reported.
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Berlin
Sayville
Moscow
Rumania
Odessa
Russia
Siberia
Hope to Secure Big Pension Fund
New York report on church pension pledges reaching 4 million toward a 5 million goal for Protestant Episcopal clergymen. Bishop William Lawrence says the campaign began in 1916 and ends March 1, with guarantees for lifelong annuities, widows, orphans, and disability pensions, funded by parish contributions.
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New York
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Eastern Trade Demands Active
New York report cites persistent trade activity despite European war tensions and unsettled markets. Pierre Jay, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, states news print demand now exceeds northern mills' output due to higher advertising and circulation.
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New York
Pierre Jay
Campers Testify Lights Were Out Night of Slaying
In Ossipee New Hampshire January 2 the Small murder trial heard camper testimony claiming no lights were in the Small cottage the night Mrs A Small was killed while two Melrose Massachusetts campers said they had seen lights in the home up to the evening of the murder. Dr Irving W Hodsdon testified Small asked about the body saying there might not be enough left for a casket.
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Ossipee
N. H
A. Small
Frederick T. Small
George Glover
Arthur Boynton
Melrose
Mass
Small
Boston
Irving W. Hodsdon
Mountainview
Smalls
Arizona Contest Heads to Court Stage
In Phoenix on January 2, Democratic claimant George W. P. Hunt seeks to block Republican Thomas E. Campbell from the governor’s office after Campbell’s inauguration. An armed deputy sheriff, under Hunt aide Leroy Ladd, blocked Campbell from entering. Supporters urged breaking doors but Campbell urged calm and the crowd dispersed peacefully.
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Phoenix
Ariz
George W. P. Hunt
Arizona
Thomas E. Campbell
Leroy Ladd
Hunt
Campbell
Soldiers concealed on state troop train at El Paso
In El Paso on January 2 authorities learned 19 soldiers from the 23rd U S Infantry reported missing at headquarters had hidden aboard the train returning the 31st Michigan Infantry to Detroit. The men are to be brought back to El Paso for court martial on charges of attempted desertion.
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EL Paso
Tex
23Rd
United States Infantry
Thirty-First Michigan Infantry
Detroit
First Photo of British Flyweight Champion
This is the first photograph of Jimmy Wilde the 105 pound British flyweight champion. Wilde has beaten nearly all competitors in London, and boxing experts rate him the equal of Young Griffe and Jem Driscoll. His latest feat was knocking out the American Kid Ulloo.
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United States
Jimmy Wilde
London
Young Griffe
Jem Driscoll
Wilde
Ulu Kid
Tree accident leaves Herbert McAlister crippled
Herbert McAlister of Griggsville was crushed by a fallen tree while helping a neighbor in an orchard. He suffered four spinal fractures and paralysis from the hips down. He underwent surgery in Jacksonville after an X ray confirmed the injuries and remains in uncertain condition.
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Jacksonville
Herbert McAlister
Griggsville
Ill
Herbert McAllister
John Craven, Jr
McAllister
Craven
Dr. Loveless
Loveless
Dr. Black
Edward McAlister
Entente Replies Continue Same Course on Peace Note
Paris January 2 The Entente allies will pursue the same approach to President Wilsons peace note as they did with the Central Powers. Britain and France have agreed on the draft and will seek approval from all allies before presenting it to American ambassador William G Sharpe. The French authorities will draft the reply after consulting with allied nations.
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Paris
Wilson
Great Britain
France
William G. Sharpe
San Diego Fair Closes With Music At Panama Exposition
San Diego Cal Jan 2 The Panama California Exposition closed at midnight after two years of continuous operation. Taps and Auld Lang Syne were played by Mme Ernestine Schumann Heink at the outdoor organ. G A Davidson president of the exposition received an engraved watch as a board gift at the morning reception.
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San Diego
Cal
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
G. A. Davidson
Board of Directors
Palmyra church hosts union watch service and school team changes
In Palmyra Missouri on January 2 the Methodist church held a crowded union watch service to ring in the new year with a large audience. Palmyra High planned travel to Columbia for farmers week with one lineup change Malcomb Moore ill with pneumonia replaced by Carl Appel. Jacob Werner’s funeral was at the Lutheran church at noon with Rev Frey officiating and burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Palmyra
Methodist
Union
Columbia
Malcomb Moore
Carl Appel
Jacob Werner
Lutheran Church
Rev. Frey
Grenwood Cemetery
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
A Texas Wonder remedy claims to treat kidney and bladder issues across men and women, dissolves gravel, and aids diabetes and rheumatic back problems. It promises bladder regulation for children and offers mail order at 1.00 with testimonials. Dr B W Hall listed in St Louis.
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Texas Wonder
Olive St. St. Louis
Death of Mrs. Isabelle White at Medill Missouri
Relatives in Carthage report the death of Mrs. Isabelle White, 75, of Medill Clark County Mo. She was born Isabelle Ancel in St Louis and moved to Hancock County as a child to live with uncle John Henebee. Surviving: husband Wm S White two sons William Bucklin Mo Jewet Kansas City Mo and daughter Pearl Eker Kansas City Mo. A brother of Richard and Daniel White and Mrs Margaret Ramsey and Mrs Mattie Roll of this city also survive. The piece also notes various local social and civic visits and the Illinois State Teachers' association meeting and officers elected.
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Carthage
Isabelle White
Medill
Clark County
Isabelle Ancel
St. Louis
Missouri
Hancock County
John Henebee
Wm. S. White
Mrs White
Mattie Roll
James L. Miller
State Bank of
West Point
Rollo Babcock
Quincy
Tull
Lewiston
Ill
Pearl Brough
S. D. Faris
Springfield
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
W. R. Hatfield
Chicago
Gerard T. Smith
Peoria
Eva Batterton
Petersburg
Harry Taylor
Hartisburg
Eva Smedley
Evanston
C. C. McIntosh
Monticello
D. Walter Potts
East St. Louis
R. O. Stoers
Joliet
Robert C. Moore
Carlinville
Wm. A. Fletcher
Ten Marion county boys win trip to Columbia Farmers Week
Ten Marion county boys led by County Agent Nielsen and Palmyra High School staff departed Palmyra for Columbia to attend Farmers Week January 1 6. They earned free trips by top scores in judging corn beef cattle dairy cattle draft horses and hogs at the Marion County Round Up. Substituted Carl Appel due to illness replacing Malcolm Moore.
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Palmyra
Marion County
Nielsen
Francis Nelson
Monda
Columbia
Columbia Farmers’ Week
Thomas Cunningham
David Cunningham
Carroll Moss
Bryan Clark
Carl Appel
Clyde Young
Wallace Gray
Richard Tarleton
Hannibal
Sidney Watters
Woodland
Harold Fink
Ely
Malcolm Moore
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Colds and Coughs
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick remedy for colds coughs and croup. It claims to heal inflamed membranes loosen phlegm ease breathing and stop throat tickling. W F Thomas of Summerville Ga endorses its effectiveness. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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Foley
W. F. Thomas
Summerville
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Local notices and moves in Quincy region
Dr. J E Miller relocates to Majestic building with new phone 286. John T White of Palmyra reports a real estate deal in Quincy. Carl Knittel leaves Hotel Newcomb for Chicago then Ashville NC. Victor Anthony heads to Lebanon Indiana after his sister's husband Charles Cox dies. W L Kasey to Albuquerque for Uncle Sam Stock Food Co branch. Locals discuss Prohibition union in Lexington. A Parmenter of the Anti-Saloon League spent New Year near Golden. Various social and business notes include Elks meeting, Bible class, and staff changes at local firms.
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J."e. Miller
Majestic
John, T. White
Palmyra
Quincy
Snyder
Carl. Knittel
Joseph Knittel
Newcomb
Chicago
Ashville
Stradbank
Victor Anthony
Lebanon
Ind
Charles Cox
W. L. Kasey
Broadway
Albuquerque
N. M
Kasey
Uncle Sam Stock Food Company
Rev
H. O. Rocks
Lawrence Randall
Canton
Lexington
Ciry
United States
Rocks
Randall
Christian University of Canton
John Barton
Cynthiana
Nannie Barton
Nannie Barton, Oo. A. Parmenter
Anti-Saloon League of Illinois
Golden
C. L. Hawkins
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