Bolsheviks Leader Trotsky Threatens Kaiser Peace Terms
Trotsky told a council of soldiers and workers that if the Kaiser offers offensive terms Russia will resist. He warned that Bolshevik supporters would not overthrow czarism to submit to Kaiserism and that Russians could unite with Germans against German militarism if exhaustion forces terms. Italians Retake Ground Near Monte Asclor. Lull Reported On Western Front as raids persist.
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Petrograd
Leon Trotsky
Bolsheviks
Trotsky
Russia
Italians Advance in Monte Asolone Front Despite Weather
The Italian forces renewed pressure in the Monte Asolone region with continued attacks and gains after vigorous fighting. Western fronts show a lull as operations proceed under adverse atmospheric conditions.
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Associated Press
Monte Asolone
Pershing bans liquor in American forces in France
General Pershing issued strict orders prohibiting alcoholic beverages with only light wines and beer allowed. Extraordinary measures ensure sobriety and morale. Army officers are held strictly accountable for full compliance with the order.
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France
Pershing
McAdoo denies Liberty Loan 41 percent report
Washington December 22 Secretary McAdoo denied in a formal statement to the press the report that the Liberty Loan would be eight billion dollars at four percent. He stated the information was false and provided no basis for the figure.
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McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Washington
Alaska Gold and Utah Copper Lead Declines in Early Quotes
New York stock column December 22 lists Alaska Gold closing at 1 percent, American Zinc at 11 bid, Butte & Superior at 14 bid, China at 38, Nevada at 16, Ray at 20, and Utah Copper at 73.
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New York
Alaska
American Zinc
Butte & Superior
China
Nevada
Ray
Utah
Gun maker examined by investigators in Senate probe
Washington December 22. FE Borie manager of Savage Arms Co maker of the Lewis machine gun testified before the Senate committee investigating Army supply shortages. He described the government’s shifts from Lewis gun to Brownings and air craft guns and recounted Col Isaac Lewis’s efforts to donate the gun. Lewis claimed offers of his 43 percent royalty and all interests were rejected. He cited British success with the Lewis gun noting Zeppelins downed by the weapon.
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Washington
Borie
Savage Arras Company
Senate Investigation Committee
Agaifn
Col
Isaac Lewis
War Department
Wood
Baker
Alaska Red Cross Drive Gains Strong Support
Reports from Alaska show growing enthusiasm for the Red Cross membership drive with substantial interest from national workers and government officials. It is estimated that about 60 percent of Alaska’s population will be enrolled by the drive’s end.
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Washington
Red Cross
Red Cross National
Alaska
Quebec Sees Bid to Secede From Confederation
Quebec deputy Fran couer tabled a proposal in the provisional legislature seeking Quebec’s secession from Canada’s confederation. The province had opposed conscription, standing alone against it in national votes.
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Province
Canada
Quebec
Francouer
Confederation of Canadian Provinces
Natives of Sitka Organize Red Cross Society
The Natives of Sitka organize a Red Cross Society with 94 members. Ralph Young chairs. A Wanamaker vice president. Peter Simpson treasurer. Frank Price secretary. Committees set for finance, membership, and work. The group collects 117 dollars to aid Sitka Red Cross, with 70 dollars sent to Rev. Buchanan for forwarding.
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Sitka
Empire
Red Cross Society
Frank Price
Ralph Young
A. Wanamaker
Peter Simpson
Buchanan
Members for Red Cross are Coming Fast
Allan Shattuck reports early Red Cross drive results in Juneau with 758 annual members 89 magazine subscribers 54 contributing 9 sustaining 2 life members and $1.39 raised. Kenneth White notes $500 collected toward 200 members. Results are preliminary with many reports pending and workers urged to submit by Monday night.
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Allan Shattuck
Red Cross
Juneau
Kenneth White
Alaska
Brazil Cancels German Consul Papers Edict
Rio de Janeiro December 22 A decree has been promulgated canceling the papers of Germans acting as consuls for neutral countries in Brazil. The decree is directed principally against consuls for Austria and Holland.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Austria
Holland
Governor Hunt Seated Governor of Arizona by Court
The State Supreme Court seated G. W. P. Hunt as Governor of Arizona for the contested election, replacing Governor Campbell who must appeal within 15 days. The decision was unanimous.
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Phoenix
Arm
State Supreme Court
G. W. P. Hunt
Arizona
Campbell
Captain Johansen Chosen to Head Masters Association
Seattle December 22 Captain O A Johansen master of the motor ship Oregon has been chosen president of the Pacific Coast Ship Masters Association at an election held last night.
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Seattle
O. A. Johansen
Oregon
Pacific Coast Ship Masters’ Association
Secret agents seize huge New York counterfeit ring
In New York on December 22 secret service men raided what is described as the city s largest counterfeit printing plant. Six men were arrested and over $15,000 in fake ten dollar notes of the federal reserve bank issue were seized. The counterfeiters planned to flood the country with a million notes sold to operatives for five dollars each. none had entered circulation.
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New York
Secret Service
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Sweden used by Germany for supplies
Federal agents raided Brooklyn resident Gustave Meyer last night and seized papers detailing extensive food traffic between Germany and America via Sweden. Meyer, a purchasing agent for German firms, shipped hundreds of thousands in food to Germany through Swedish sources. Communications with Germany via neutral northern Europe and hidden ink codes were noted, with Swedish ships and sailors central. Dozens of people watched, and further arrests were anticipated as the war effort intensified.
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New York
Gustave Meyer
Brooklyn
Meyer
Germany
America
Sweden
United States
War funds push seeks nearly 50 million in new appropriations
Washington December 22. Deficiency estimates to Congress request almost 50 million dollars in additional war funding for the current fiscal year since the holiday recess began Tuesday. The navy seeks forty million dollars. Treasury cashier C. S. Pearce urges holders of First Liberty Bond interest coupons to reinvest proceeds in war savings stamps.
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Washington
Congress
Navy
C. $. Pearce
United States Treasury
Switchman Confesses on Murder of Watchman in Auburn
J. E. Casey, a Northern Pacific switchman at Auburn, says William Applesteel the watchman was murdered by S. L. Graham the boss switchman who led a gang stealing liquor from freight cars.
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Seattle
J. E. Casey
Northern Pacific Railway
Auburn
William Applesteel
S. L. Graham
Armed steamer Stephans Furness sunk by German sub
London December 22 official report that the British armed steamer Stephans Furness was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish channel by a German submarine with the loss of six officers and 95 men.
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London
Stephans Furness
Irish
Krupp Plant Fire Reported in Essen and Guarded
Report from Maesci t Holland dated December 22 says the Krupp plant and major German munitions works have burned for a day and are heavily guarded. Allied air raids struck the site, with 90 000 workers claimed. Information is tightly controlled in Essen amid prior protests and front-line dispatches.
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KRUPP
Maescict
Holland
Essen
Germs starving while farmers and rich prosper in Berlin
A report by the Berlin newspaper Vorwaerts claims large numbers of Germans are literally starving while farmers and the wealthy enjoy ample food. The dispatch dated December reports widespread deprivation amid uneven distribution of resources.
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London
Vorwaerts
Berlin
Chinese expelled from Austria reach Berlin for Paris
Berlin December 22 Chinese refugees expelled after war declaration by China arrive in Berlin en route to Paris amid ongoing tension and diplomatic moves.
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Berlin
Austria
China
Paris
Serbians Honored by President in Washington State Dinner
Serbia's military mission arrived in Washington with ceremony. Cavalry escorts greeted the party. American officials led by Lansing met the commissioners and President Wilson hosted a state dinner for them.
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Washington
Serbia
Lansing
Wilson
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