Lloyd George Rejects Prewar Peace Plan in Speech
Lloyd George announces rejection of the Sohal-Bowers peace note presented via Washington. He states no terms were offered and notes the proposal lacks stipulations, while urging guarantees for Europe’s independent states. Asquith supports the stance as Curzon demands a conference only with firm guarantees. The new prime minister outlines war measures and a national service idea to mobilize citizens for appropriate work.
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George
Chase
Sohal
Bowers
Miter
Germany
Hessel
Josis
Washington
von Bethmann Hollweg
Asanith
Lloyd-George
Earl Curzon
Europe
Marauis
Greve St
Cominions
Asquith
Mtr. Lloyd- George
Germein
Gas Explosion at Oliphant Johnson Mine Kills Two
Two men from Braceville William Bailey and Thomas Patterson died after a gas explosion at the Oliphant Johnson mine near Braceville. About 150 entombed. rescue crews freed the workings in four hours. Fifteen injured, others overcome. state officers investigate cause.
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Braceville
Ldd
Oliphant Johnson
2Id
Wiliam Bailey
Thomas Patterson
Arty
Joffre Relinquishes Command to Nivelle in France
Paris reports General Joffre hands over northern and northeastern army command to General Robert Nivelle who is to form his own staff. Nivelle praises Joffre for Marne victory and promotion. Helena Supreme Court reverses Postal Telegraph and Cable Co conviction for transmitting information used in poolroom horse betting. state suit filed in Butte.
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Joffre
Paris
Ths
Robert George Nivelle
General Nivelle
Grand Headquarters
Nivelle
Boston Vote Keeps License In Liquor City
Boston voters upheld the license on liquor after a heated campaign. The final tally was 52 459 in favor and 29 597 against, improving on last year’s 46 115 for and 21 877 against. Rev William A Sunday led anti license efforts at meetings urging a no vote.
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Boston
William A
Rich couple slain after bank fears and hidden wealth
A rich couple, long distrustful after Pekin bank failures, hid 3000 dollars in their Rear Mixon City farm. Robbers set fire to the house to stage an apparent crime but fled as the flames burned. Posse and deputies pursue clues on the 1400 acre property and surrounding area.
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Pedrin
Bee
John P. Becker
Mixon
Itunlerer
Beckers
Erie
Sith
Teutons Freed After Prison Camp Ordeal Aboard Ship
Twenty seven German and Austrian merchants, held in British run prison camps after being seized from the Ching Inst Mueet, were freed by the American government and spoke of their “hell on earth.” Leader W. P. Schuedter of Callawicz & Co. recounted the voyage to Meiggs Wharf aboard an American steamer and expressed gratitude to the American people for release.
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San Francisco
China
Hongkong
Meigg
Angliebt
Gerpans
Austriina
Orient
Ovistinda
W. P. Schuedter
Callawicz & Co
Geran
Messize
Schnedrer
Hell On Earth
Roumanian Army Peril From German Push In Dobrudja
Berlin reports Field Marshal von Mackensen’s army driving east into Roumania has crossed the Buhenn sector. The Dobrudja pursuit clipped a large number of enemy assets, including 1,150 prisoners and many locomotives and vehicles. The retreat continues toward swamp and forest fronts near the Dunwhe mouth as fugi tive forces prepare to stand.
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Berlin
Sayville
Roumania
von, Mauckenser
Buhenn
Dobruddja
Rhie Dunwhe
War Office
Fieid
von Mickensen
Buzeu
Rcar
Dobrujjn
Frest
Prof Hugo Munsterberg Dies During Lecture at Harvard
Boston Dec 19 Prof Hugo Munsterberg professor of psychology at Harvard College collapsed and died Saturday while addressing a class. He was 53 and had appeared in good health, with death attributed to heart disease after a period of intense mental strain from wartime criticisms.
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Boston
Hugo Munsterberg
Harvard College
Suurday
Melasa
Mundciffe
Munsterberg
Aad
Bliss Memorial Fund Formed From Estate of Cornelius N Bliss
Philanthropic Fund New York reports plans to apply part of Cornelius N Bliss estate to charitable purposes. His heirs establish the Bliss Memorial fund with a portion of the 34.1 million estate.
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Philanthropic Fund
New York
Cornelius N. Bliss
Republican Committee
Biss
Buffalo Bill William Cody in serious general breakdown
Dec 14 report from Beaver Cain states Colonel William Cody known as Buffalo Bill is seriously ill at the home of his sister Mrs Mary Decker. Dr J H Past treks diagnosis a general breakdown in health.
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Buffalo Bill
Beaver
Cain
Col
Wiliam & Cody
Buffalo Bhi
Mra
Mary Decker
J. HW
U S Diver Wrecked Off Humboldt Bay Submarine Aground
United States submarine AS was driven aground near Humboldt Bay California. Twenty crewmen imprisoned by suffocation risk were rescued by crew and tug assistance after a barge separated the craft from deeper water. The incident prompted Navy officials to investigate the H T class vessel and rescue operations.
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Humboldt Bay
Eureka
Cal
Bee
Hunburch Bay
Aliire Island
Navy Yard da
San Princisco
Oillzens
Cheyenne
Beadhwara
Poison Kills 3 Convicts in Joliet Penitentiary
Warden Michael Zimmer reported six survivors of a wood alcohol debauch at Joliet penitentiary, with three likely to die earlier. Prisoners allegedly produced alcohol via moonshining inside shops, using a shellac mix. Dead: Archer of Trequoise County serving fifth robbery term, Martin Harris of Cook County, Edward Williams of Cook County serving fifth term for robbery, Frank Dawson of Granny County serving one to fourteen years for robbery.
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Michael Zimmer
Joliet ‘Penitentiary
Alexander “Archer
Troquoise County
Martin Harris
Cook County
Edward Wiliams
Frank Dawson
Granny County
Senate Honors Salsbury
Washington December 1 Senator Wu ard Salsbury Democrat of Delaware was elected president pro tempore of the senate on Thursday receiving 41 votes 2 for Senator (intlinger) Republican and 4 for Senator Clapp of Minnesota the candidate of the Progressive Republican party
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Delaware
Congress
Washington
Wuard Sanlsbury
Senitter (Intlinger
Seoator Clapp
Minnexotny
Itepublice- Rns
Cut Wires In Phone Strike Hits Toleda Area
Toleda Ohio December 14 The Ohio State Telephone company reports four thousand wires cut by rioters since a strike began three weeks ago. This action renders many telephones inoperative. Washington December 19 Edward Enle McLean to receive the entire income from his father’s estate and is named head of two newspapers by out of court agreement.
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Toleda
Onin State Telephone Company
Unemen
Rinters
McLean
Washington
Edward Enle McLean
Submarine chase fails to halt steamer voyage
Eight enemy submarines allegedly failed to stop the voyage of the steamship Giuseppe Verdi as patrol boats braved warnings in New York harbor. The incident highlights the peril facing the ship amid wartime patrols and naval alerts.
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New York
Enren Hewers
Gliseppe Verdi
Briand Warns France In Night Chamber Address
Paris report notes Prime Minister Briand addressing the Chamber of Deputies during a night session. He urges vigilance against enemies, asserts France will not abandon allied terms, and predicts renewed unity despite German pressure. The chamber backed the new government 314 to 165.
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Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Briand
Tilzhi
Germain
Prusposal
France
Ele
M_ Brisa
Orus
Fexelulm
AL Briand
Russia
Settiel
Norrow
U S Wheat Output and Corn Production Figures
Washington reports final extras from the department of agriculture detailing last year’s farm crops. Wheat yields reach 639,886,000 bushels, corn 2,553,241,000, oats 1,251,002,000, rye 4,583,000, and burley 180,027,000, with several figures compared to five year averages.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wilson approves sentence for New Mexico deserter
President Wilson approved the court martial action sentencing Lewis O. Sardner of New Mexico to dishonorable discharge and a year in prison with hard labor for failing to obey the federal border duty call, but commuted the prison term as it pressed. He also recommended promotion for Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing to major general in acknowledgment of his service in Mexico.
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Washington
Presient Wilson
Nrwy Courti Artinl
Lewis O. Sardner
New Mexico
Wilitin
Perahing
Myxico
Wilton
John J. Pershing
Oleo Tax Relief Proposal in House Debate
Washington Dew point out a measure to reduce the oleo tax from one cent per pound to one cent and repeal the license tax on creamery and cheese manufacturers. The bill was introduced in the house amid debate on relief for the industry.
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Washington
Dew. S
Tax law repeal brings changes for Iowans in 1917
Iowa tax changes take effect January 1 1917 reducing certain levies for individuals and tobacco dealers while expanding corporate taxes. About 1590 corporations face new capital stock tax and must contact tax officials. banks with over 99000 in shares taxed. Also report that teacher Christina Rougen dies at Roland consolidated school in Ames after a heart attack during class.
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Uncle Sam
Froint
Internay Revenue
Louis Murphy
Iowa
Dubuque
Ames
Christina Rougen
Roland Consolidated School
Heré
Banks Break All Records in Des Moines Banking Year
Des Moines banks reported 1938 year ending December 1 total business at 1 203 743 843 45, far surpassing 1915 by over 315 000 000 and bank clearings reaching 3 327 362 370 87, a gain of 48 977 474 54 over the previous year.
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Des Moines
Bankers’ Association
Farmers Club Grows to Over Four Hundred Members
Polk County Farm Improvement Association reports more than 400 members as it seeks state and federal aid for farm agents. Only 300 charter members needed, and a meeting will soon consider applications for the job.
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Amos
Polk County Farm Improvement Association
Ga& Cure
Joods
Iowa Guardsman Killed Guard Duty on Mexican Border
Private Abbott of West Branch in D troop First Iowa cavalry was killed on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande while on guard duty at Ernst Donna near East Donna, a border town. National guard officers and peace authorities launched an investigation to identify those responsible. Abbott is the first town guardsman to die on duty on the Mexican side of the river.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Abbott
West Branch
First Iowa Cavalry
Rio Grande
Ernst Donna
East Donna
National Guard
Costly Fire at Oskaloosa Destroys Central Block
A major blaze in Oskaloosa damaged the central business block and Beadle and Graham properties. Losses included Eagle’s building 60000, Beadle building 40000, Davis Brothers 20000, Fraternity Lab 20000, and stock at Vielor Turner. Fireman Homer Little injured, J Hart trapped trying to escape. Origin of fire unknown.
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Nyory
Victor &Turner Alout
Eaglés
Beadle
Vielor & Turner
Avery Atene
Tventy
Graham
Atore
Fraternity Lab
Beadle Block
Davis’ Brothers
Homer Little
J. Hart
Des Moines Horse Firm Delivers Thousands to Allies
Des Moines firm Jo Nugent goods 54 head of horses for France and 142 for Britain. Total about 22,400 horses shipped to France in 16 months and about 21,000 to Britain. Allied nations spent roughly 15.0 to 16.0 million dollars in this state. Market grows from trading station to second largest in the United States.
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Des Moines
French War Department
Jo Nugent
Das ‘Moines
Horge
United States
Nugene
Falls From Train Leave Boy Frozen Near Oshkosh
Charles Clark, a several months’ worker at an Omaha restaurant, rode the blind gauge of a Rock Island passenger train to save money. Thrown from the car he lay frozen until a passing train rescued him. All feet and hands are frozen and may require amputation. his condition is grave. He is in a hospital.
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Charles Clark
Omaha
Oshkosh
Wis
Clark
Thor
N. Hospital
Creston Hotel Burns In Major Blaze At Summit
Creston suffered a severe fire destroying the Summit hotel the town’s largest hostelry. About twenty five occupants fled the blaze in their garments amid smoke and flames with many escapes recorded. The fire threatened nearby buildings and damaged shops including G. Newcomb’s drug store, Records grocery, Salzer’s shoe store, Jones Land company, a pool room and a barber shop in the same block. The loss is estimated around 200000 dollars.
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Creston
Hatel
Pire
Summit
G. ¥. Newcomb
Record's
William Salzer
Jones -Land Company
Joss
Relieve Soldiers' Home Congestion in Iowa Visit
Iowa G. A. R. committee members visited the soldiers' home to study crowding and plan recommendations for the next Legislature. They found overcrowding with many awaiting admission and suggested an additional building at the state institution.
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Marshballtown
Iowa
Davenport pioneer Caroling Wright dies at 97 in Des Moines
Davenport born in a covered wagon on May 14 1824 Caroling Wright the first white child born in Scott county Iowa died at her daughter L J Blis Des Moines home. She lived in Iowa eighty years and her Civil War veteran husband died over twenty years ago.
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Iowa
Davenport
Caroling Wright
Scott County
L. J. Blis
Des. Maines
Fire destroys Pleasantville general store in blaze
Fire at Pleasantville destroyed the general store operated by Ed Woods. A barber shot at the scene in Pleasantville caused confusion as residents fought the flames with buckets. Loss pegged at about $4,000. Efforts of citizens failed to extinguish the blaze.
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Pleasantville
Ed Woods
F. Hall
Seven Thousand Dollar Blaze in Lanesboro Town
Fire in Lanesboro caused about $7,000 in damage at the electric light plant owned by J. R. Davis. The blaze spread to a garage and a picture show, with Carroll fire department responding to assist in battling the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanesboro
Carroll
Marc
J. R. Davis
Ames Judging Team Wins State Contest at Des Moines
The Ames judging team from the state college clinched the Crult Judging contest at the state horticultural show in Des Moines with a total score of 412.49 points. It marks Ames’ second victory, earning the roving cup permanently if they win again. Team members include L. & Goode of Ames, B. S. Stilwell of Alabama, Harold Cree of Des Moines, L. JL. Dreibelbls of Ames, and W. M. Cain of Texas.
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Ames
Ameas
Flown State College
Des Moines
Thair
L. & Goode
B. 5. Stilwell
Alabama
Harold Cree
L. JL. Dreibelbls
W. M. Cain
Texas
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Wade
Lloyd
George Beclares
Nashington
Chancellor
John
Becker
Illinois
Pekin
Teuton
U. S
Earth
Teutons
Dobrudja
von Mackensen
Prof. Munsterberg
Harvard
Ding
Joliet
Senate
Saulsbury
Wilson
O. Kés
Shoty
Watken
N. H. Pratt
Maine
Cedar Rapids
Cedar
Wiliam Black
Fairfax
Stark Hotel
Black
Daniel Condon
Oskaloosa
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