Germany proposes peace meeting with belligerents in Europe
Berlin December 26 Germany proposes immediate meeting of delegates from belligerent nations to discuss terms. The German reply to President Wilson's note includes Austria Bulgaria and Turkey and favors an immediate conference at a neutral place to begin peace negotiations and prevent further war. The imperial government would cooperate with the United States when the conflict ends.
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Berlin
Germany
Europe
Wilson
United Sta
Gerard Todos
Austria
Bulgary
Turkey
United States of America
United States
Eterna
Germany Sends Peace Terms Note to Neutral Nations
Rome dated December 26 reports Germany handed a sealed packet of peace terms to neutral powers for forwarding to enemies of the Ententes. The packet would be read only if powers answering Germany asked for terms, otherwise it would be returned unopened. It also stated the Holy Father may read the concessions list if the note is submitted to Pope Benedict.
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Rome
Germany
Pope Benedict
Holy Father
Allies Will Not State Their Peace Terms
Washington December 26 The Allies will not state their terms for peace at the request of President Wilson. Confidential advices in diplomatic circles today make this almost certain. The best Wilson can expect is an amplification of Lloyd George's declaration that peace will come only on their own terms after Germany provides reparation and guarantees for the future.
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Washington
Alles
Wilson
David Lloyd George
Germany
Police ban large Socialist peace meeting in Leipzig
Amsterdam reports police prohibited a major Socialist gathering planned in Leipzig in support of peace. Dispatches confirm enforcement ahead of potential demonstrations and unrest.
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Amsterdam
Leipzig
Betting Odds Shift on Peace Hope in War
New York dispatch reports Lloyds betting on prospects for peace or armistice. Hamilton Fish will lay odds of 13 to 6 that no peace or armistice will be declared for at least six months.
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New York
Lloyd's
Hamilton Fish
Kneels in Prayer and Passes Away at Bedside
Seattle December 26 Mrs Sarah N Dean sixty year old well known club woman died suddenly while kneeling in prayer at the bedside of her granddaughter Her body was found by her daughter about half an hour after the demise
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Seattle
Sarah N. Dean
Tarbell Offered Post on Federal Tariff Commission
President Wilson will announce the new tariff commission soon after Congress reconvenes. The White House said Ida Tarbell, renowned writer on economics and history, has been offered a position on the commission, noted for her deep knowledge of tariff matters.
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Wilson
Ida Tarbell
Federal Commission
Wallington
Wee
Wilson Willl
Federal Tariff Commission
Congress
White House
Tariff Commission
Miss Tarbell
Band Practice Tomorrow Evening at A B Hall
Prof. Wasterlain requests all band members to attend the special rehearsal tomorrow evening at the A B hall. The note specifies Wednesday night with no exact starting time provided.
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Wasterlain
A. B. Hall
Admiral Dewey Is Seventy-Nine Today
Washington December 26 Secretary of the Navy Daniels and most ranking officers called to congratulate Admiral George Dewey president of the General Board on his seventy-ninth birthday. He appeared spry and joked I am as young today as I feel and that is twenty.
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Washington
Daniels
George Dewey
General Board
Admiral Dewey
President Wilson Plays Santa Claus for Grandchildren
Washington December 26 The President and his three daughters celebrated Christmas at the White House with Mrs Sayre and Mrs McAdoo. Margaret Wilson had just returned from New York. A festively lit tree stood in the private living room as the president distributed gifts to his grandchildren.
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Washington
White House
Lad Finds Horrible Presents On Christmas Day
In Mindenn Louisiana on December 26 Joe Reeves, seven, discovered his father John N Reeves mother and four siblings murdered by an axe. Authorities believe the killer secured four thousand dollars hidden on a tool chest before fleeing.
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Mindenn
Der
Joe
John N. Reeves
Seattle Trade Breaks Record For Christmas
SEATTLE Dec 26 Every large store in Seattle did the greatest business in its history last Saturday. Many stores planned 6 pm closings but the rush kept them open until after 11 pm at two large department stores. Hotels and lodging houses could not accommodate visitors, some slept in chairs at police headquarters. many with large sums of money sought safe lodging.
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Seattle
Suffren Sunk by German Submarine Near Petuguez
Dec 26 report says the French battleship Suffren, listed lost in a December 8 statement, was torpedoed by a German submarine on November 26 off the Petuguez coast. The entire 713-man crew perished.
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Amsterdam
Suffren
Berlin
Petuguez
Irish Rebels Likely to Be Released Soon
London December 20 The new government appears set to release most of the Irish rebels imprisoned after the Dublin revolt. In Commons Mr Duke secretary for Ireland and Irish leader John Dillon argued that both the premier and Duke favored broad release. A settlement on home rule has been anticipated since the cabinet crisis.
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London
Dublin
House of Commons
Duke
Stith
Ireland
Ieader
John Dillion
Steamer Cut In Two In Collision With French Cruiser
Dispatches from Toulon report at Marseilles that an Italian steamer was split in two after colliding with the French cruiser Ernest Repin. Fifteen people died, while 115 others aboard were rescued by the French warship. The disaster happened at night.
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Marseilles
Itaran
Ernest Repin
Toulon
London registry wedding for Grahame White and actress Ethel Levy
Flight Commander Claude Grahame White wed actress Ethel Levy at a London registry office. Levy had previously been married to George M Cohancet of New York, with that marriage ending in 1907. Grahame White’s first wife was Mita Dorothy Taylor of New York, who obtained a divorce in London last June.
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London
Des
Claude Grahame-White
Ethel Levy
Grahame-White
Mita Dorothy Taylor
New York
Lumber Goes Up in Oregon Mills on December 26
Lumber prices rise by about 31 thousand across Oregon mills with spikes tied to freight car shortages. The Bee reports percolating demand and freight constraints affecting shipments and local lumber markets.
Hundreds Reported Lost in Engagement Off Italian Coast
A naval clash in the Straits of Otranto between Austro-Hungarian destroyers and an Italian fleet left two Italian gunboats sunk with crews, one destroyer ablaze, and several others damaged. The Austro-Hungarian ships withdrew with little damage. about eight hundred presumed lost due to lifeboat failures amid rough seas.
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Vienna
Otranto
Brindisi
Adriatic
Ionian
Rome
Allied Fleet on American Atlantic Side Reported
Boston reports a large allied fleet of commerce protectors is off the American Atlantic coast, heavily armed and disguised in various ways. London dispatches note potential Irish resistance to meat embargo calls if Thursday is chosen, urging Friday as the natural abstention day.
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American Atlantic
Boston
Atlantic Ocean
London
the Times
Dublin
Ireland
Labor legislaton publicity chief named in Madison
Frederick Mackenzie managing editor of LaFollette's Magazine has been engaged by the American Association for Labor Legislation to run the publicity service for a nationwide campaign advocating legislation to improve working conditions. He will oversee nationwide efforts to push reforms benefiting labor.
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Madison
Wis
Frederick Mackenzie
LaFollette
American Association For Labor Legislation
Machine Gun Trained Upon Mexican Snipers
Mexican snipers fired across the Rio Grande at the Third Kentucky infantry camp on El Paso outskirts. The Kentuckians replied with a machine gun, killing at least one sniper. The incident stirred border excitement as guardsmen pressed for action.
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EL Paso
Kentucky
Pershing Troopers Receive Christmas Presents in Mexico
Columbus New Mexico dispatch reports every trooper in Pershing's command in Mexico received Christmas presents yesterday. The beaming gesture highlighted a rare moment of holiday cheer amid ongoing patrols and tension in the region.
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Columbus
N. M
Pershing
Mexico
Portland Barber Shot and Killed by Discharged Man
In Portland Oregon a barber named W A Shaner was shot and killed in his shop yesterday forenoon by W A McCall, a discharged barber. Shaner was alone in the shop as he closed after a brief Christmas opening. Police arrested McCall who made no statement.
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Portland
Ore
W. A. Shaner
W. A. McCall
Shaner
McCall
Governor Lister seeks militia return home
Olympia, Wash. Dec. 26. Governor Lister telegraphed the Secretary of War proposing that Troop B Washington cavalry and field company A signal corps be sent back to the state if not required for national defense.
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Lister
Olympia
Wash
Secretary of War
Washington Cavalry
Signal Corps
Japan Barring Flour Due to High Costs
Reports to the commerce department say Japan sharply cut imports of American flour amid war price pressures. Japanese buyers previously blended U S flour with lower grade Manchurian flour, and there are even notes Japan may begin exporting wheat back to the United States. The piece also notes a flood of gold in U S circulation, totaling $4,824,005,762, reflecting a rise of $454,878,188 over 1915 with about half in gold.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Japan
United States
U. S. Washington
Paroled former county clerk who stole funds
Glen B. Derbyshire once county clerk confessed to stealing over $10,000 from county funds and was sentenced to one to fifteen years. The state prison board granted him a parole Saturday, allowing his departure from Walla Walla for California.
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Spokane
Glen B. Derbyshire
State Prison Board
Walla
California
Railroads' net income tops one billion dollars
Washington December 26 The net income of the railroads of the United States for the year just closing is over 1 000 000 000 dollars. Government figures announced today show the industry surpassed the billion dollar mark in earnings.
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Washington
United States
Man Dies On Street With Christmas Presents In Arms
Seattle, Dec 26. Alexander Matheson a broad oil inspector, aged 70, dropped dead yesterday afternoon while waiting for a Queene Ann car. He was carrying Christmas presents when he collapsed on the street.
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Seattle
Alexander Matheson
DoBrudja Falls Under German Control in War News
Teutons now hold all of Dobrudja. Mackensen’s army crossed the Danube after a Christmas bridgehead action at Matchin. In Paris, heavy artillery on the Somme reports Christmas night activity in the Lehrons region. In London, British mounted troops captured Magadas and took 1,100 Turkish prisoners after the Vlarish gain.
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Berlin
Dobrudja
von Mackensen
Matchin
Danube
Paris
Somme
Lehrons
London
Vlarish
Magadas
France Prohibits Alcohol in War End Date Change
Paris Dec 26 The government bans consumption of alcoholic beverages for the rest of the war with exceptions for wines and beers. The decision alarmed liquor dealers across France who face broader trade limits and market disruption during wartime.
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Paris
Lquor
France
Convicts Granted Christmas Parole to Visit Homes
Fifteen Kansas inmates received a ten day parole on their honor to visit their families during the holidays. The convicts departed the prison last Saturday, according to officials.
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Lansing
Mich
Kansas
Oregon judges urge abolition of widows pensions law
Portland Oregon December 26 abolition of widows pensions by repeal of the law under which they are authorized was recommended in a resolution adopted by the Oregon association of county judges and commissioners in the closing session of its annual convention held here.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Association of County Judges and Commissioners
Gregory to stay in president's cabinet officials say
Washington December 26 officials say Attorney General Gregory has no intention of resigning now or later. The report confirms President Wilson's cabinet will remain in place for at least a time after March 4
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Washington
Gregory
Wilson
Getting Up More Costly In Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia rising alarm clock prices push morning routines higher as costs nearly double. Local retailers report stronger demand amid inflationary pressure and supply tightness affecting household utilities and daily schedules.
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Wheeling
W. Va
United States Demands Carranza Sign Border Protocol
Secretary Lane issues final warning to Provisional President Carranza of Mexico. The Administration will accept no further delay and demands a reply by midnight regarding the border protocol. The Mexican commission was told that a decision must be sent from Mexico City tonight.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
Interior
Franklin EK. Lane
Mexico City
Negotiations Clarity Reaches Mexican Border Talks
In Washington on December 26 the US and Mexican commissions clarified the talks on the border situation. The Mexican secretary was informed a week earlier that Carranza's modified protocol would not be accepted under any circumstance. Only the Atlantic City protocol signed by the full commission remains acceptable and must be accepted or rejected by midnight.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Carranza
Atlantic City
United States
Trapper Missing in Cascade Foothills Found Frozen
In Seattle on December 26, 18 year old Harry C. Wiley was lost while laying traps in the Cascade foothills. After three days without return a search party located his frozen body, the result of a fatal expedition before Christmas.
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Seattle
Harry C. Wiley
Cascade Mountains
Wiley
Steamship Movements and Mail Information
Northbound ships are currently few with Alameda due to sail north tomorrow and Admiral Evans and Princess Sophia slated to depart Saturday from Seattle and Vancouver respectively. Spokane heads westward from Seattle Saturday while Mariposa plans a January 1 departure. Mariposa went south this afternoon with mail and Dolphin is due south this afternoon.
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Admiral Evans
Seattle
Princess Sophia
Vancouver
Spokane
Mariposa
Dolphin
Tala Mall
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