Germany Offers Terms for Peace Conference
Washington reports Germany will not block peace talks over lack of terms and may use confidential exchanges through President Wilson if needed. The German reply to Wilson arrives without a confidential Gerard note. Dutch and Swiss messages praise Wilson’s peace initiative as Berlin, Vienna, and Budapest dispatches outline tentative terms and support.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
Gerard
Hague
Dutch Socialist Party
Berlin
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Pittsburgh Firms Test Coal Dust as Gas Substitute
Pittsburgh manufacturers facing winter gas curbs are experimenting with coal dust as a substitute. Early results claim the dust can replace natural gas, allowing continued production during shortages.
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Pittsburgh
Steamer Maryland Reported Missing Near Nantucket
Steamer Maryland reported in danger after Christmas wireless message. Searchers have found no trace of the vessel since the alert.
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Nantucket
Mass
Maryland
Winter slip risks on icy walks
A playful observational note on snow cover and icy paths causing slips. Mentions a heel strike on ice and a head bump, with light jaunty imagery of winter scenes and airborne whimsy.
Germany Asked to Free Ireland Resolutions from Boston Groups
The executive council of all Greater Boston Friends of Irish Freedom branches adopted resolutions urging Germany to declare its intention regarding Ireland. The text asserts Ireland’s right to ally with Germany and demands no peace with England until Ireland’s freedom is guaranteed. A copy was sent to Secretary Lansing with no request to forward to the German ambassador.
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Boston
Ireland
Greater Boston
Friends of Irish Freedom
Germany
England
Lansing
Washington
Sweden begins wartime rationing with food tickets
Stockholm reports Sweden ends shortfall as war pressures bite. Government announces bread and flour tickets will be issued starting January 35th, as losses from German submarine activity, seized steamers, and delayed cargoes tighten supplies. Public patience and policy shift amid wartime strains.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Four Billion Feet of Timber Cut in United States
Washington reports the timber cut in the United States for the past year will total 4 000 000 000 feet. Oregon contributed 1 500 000 000 feet, leading the states in the tally.
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Oregon
Washington
United States
Fort
Fryatt execution not held as warfare precedent
London reports in the House of Commons that Germany has not assured Capt James Blaikie taken when the Caledonia sank will not share the fate of Capt James Fryatt executed by German court martial for ramming a submarine. The note says Germany treated the Caledonia as an armed cruiser and Blaikie was merely performing his duty.
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London
House of ‘Commons
A. Bonar Law
Foreign Office
James Blaikie
James Fryatt
Brusces
Germany
Blaikie
Caplin Sentenced to Ten Years in San Quentin
Los Angeles December 28 David Caplin was today sentenced to ten years in San Quentin penitentiary for complicity in dynamiting the Los Angeles Times. The conviction came at the second trial after earlier proceedings.
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Los Angeles
David Caplin
San Quentin Penitentiary
Los Angeles Times
Tornado toll rises in southwestern Arkansas
VICTIMS OR TORNADO LITTLE ROCK Ark Dec 28 Details slowly coming in from yesterday s tornado which swept the southwestern section of the state indicate that over 2 lost their lives and sixty to seventy five were injured Property damage is large.
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Little Rock
Ark
Banks of the U S beat the world in resources
Washington December 23 The Comptroller of the Currency John S Williams reports that the resources of all national banks in the United States total 1500 billion dollars. This surpasses the combined resources of banks in the rest of the world and shows a $4 billion increase over the past two years.
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BANKS
U. S
Washington
John S. Williams
United States
Bremen Now Reported In West Indies
New York Dec 23 The Bremen sister ship of the Deutschland sailed from Bremerhaven on its maiden voyage and was believed to be headed for New London. Conflicting reports claimed capture or loss at sea but officials said it likely failed to reach port. An American source with Berlin contacts said Captain Schwartzkopf knew the voyage aimed for an unnamed acid island in the West Indies. The vessel supposedly anchored between St Croix and Barbados and formed a base for submarine operations this winter.
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New York
Sis
Bremen
Bremerhaven
New London
Eastern
Berlin
Schwartzkopf
West Indies
Conn
St. Croix
Barbadoes
British release books en route to the U S
A large number of scientific and educational books seized by British authorities in transit from Germany to the United States have been released. Most were for universities and other educational institutions and contain no wartime content.
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London
Germany
United States
Queretaro Convention Keeps Name of Mexican Republic
Dec 28, 1920s report states the Constitutional Convention chose Islados Unidos Mexicanos as the official republic name and rejected Republica Federal Mexicana. It also notes Mise Hermily Galindo proposing a plan for women's suffrage for convention consideration.
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Queretaro
Mexico
Islados Unidos Mexicanos
Republic
Republica Federal Mexicana
Mise Hermily Galindo
Cavalry Captain Proposed for Rescue Medal
Capt. Osman La Trobe Jr of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry is recommended by his colonel for a rescue medal after risking his own life to save an enlisted man from drowning in Mormon Lake on December 28 at Field Headquarters in Mexico.
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Mexco
Eallantry
Ian Wis
Mormon Lake
Osman la Trobe, Jr
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Neutrality probe fails to indict. grand jury dismissed
New York December 28 federal grand jury set to investigate neutrality violations failed to find sufficient evidence for an indictment. They heard many witnesses and reviewed a voluminous mass of testimony before dismissing the panel.
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New York
German Press Sees Possible Peace Near in War’s End
Berlin commentary surveys peace prospects as Germany resists terms yet acknowledges a potential offer from Lloyd George Briand and Sonnino. Editors warn Entente nations may label German concessions as weakness while preserving aims to crush Germany, urging restraint and weighing sacrifices versus gains.
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Berlin
Lloyd George
Briands
Sonninos
Trepofis
Germany
Europe
George Bershard
Bucharnst
Peace Party Seizes Austria Crisis in Vienna
The Morning Post reports that Koerber cabinet falls in Vienna tied to peace offers. Premier Spitzmuller is described as a key Rothschild faction ally pushing for early peace, backed by industry and commerce leaders.
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London
Morning Post
Koerber
Vienna
Spitzmuller
Austria
Rotschild
Rothschild Group
Alaska Gold Lead Markets in Closing Quotation
New York stock notes December 28 show Alaska Gold closing at 12.45, Alaska Junean at 7 fifties? American Zinc at 6 1 2, Butte and Superior at 46 44, Bay at 20 54, China at 3, Utah Copper at 102, and copper metal quoted at 36. Empire "aus" pay.
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New York
Alaska
Alaska Junean
Butte and
Superior
Bay
China
Utah
President Wilson Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday
Washington dispatch notes President Woodrow Wilson quietly marks his sixtieth birthday. The White House has received hundreds of congratulatory telegrams.
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President Wilson
Washington
Woodrow Wilbon
Jndia Uio
White House
Confession Made to Jury by Bootleggers
Former police official Margett, indicted for bootlegging, confessed to the Federal Grand Jury. Logan Billingsley also confessed to District Attorney Clay Allen and sought an interview with Judge Neterer but was denied. Billingsley hinted at San Francisco wholesalers tied to Jessie Moore Hunt Co after they failed to post bonds. He remains imprisoned as authorities pursue the rest of the network.
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Seattle
Margett
Federal Grand Jury
Hquor
Logan Billingsley
Clay Allen
Neterer
Logan Bilingsley
San Francisco
Jessie Moore-Hunt Company
Jogan Billingsley
Mquor
Alimony Blocked Across State Lines in California Ruling
Superior Judge George E. Chothers ruled that a wife cannot sue for alimony on a judgment from another state. Lawyers say the decision will affect divorced couples nationwide. The case involves Mrs. Tillian J. Hamlin and her former husband Edward C. Garrut in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
George E. Chothers
California
Tillian J. Hamlin
Edward C. Garrut
Bringing More Belgians Arrive in Rotterdam
Father John P B Deville of Chicago has escorted 216 Belgian women children and old men from East and West Flanders to Rotterdam as they travel toward the United States for resettlement.
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Rotterdam
John PB. Deville
Chicago
East
West Flanders
United States
Plan Famine Parade in New Orleans Protest on Jan Twenty Seventh
A famine parade will be held in New Orleans on January 27 as a protest against the high cost of living. The event follows a mass meeting held here last week with many prominent men and women in attendance.
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New Orleans
Phillips tipped to become Assistant Secretary of State
Washington December 28 William Phillips Third Assistant Secretary of State is expected to succeed John EB Osborne who recently resigned. Phillips would assume the post if plans hold.
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Washington
William Phillips
John EB. Osborne
Lerroux introduces bill to cut German supply lines
Madrid December 28 Alexandre Lerroux radical party leader in the Chamber introduces a bill prohibiting Spanish subjects and vessels from provisioning German submarines in any way.
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Madrid
Alexandre Lerroux
Radical Party
Chamber of Deputies
Paris Theatre Managers Threaten Closures Over Tax
The association of Paris theatre managers notified the government that if the proposed new tax on theatres is imposed all theatres will close.
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Paris
Association of Paris Theatre Managers
Squirrels and nerves in public health bulletin
Washington reports the Public Health Service released a bulletin noting nervous diseases shorten life but quips that animals show no anxiety about nests holes or bones. It compares birds foxes squirrels and dogs to illustrate calmness vs undue worry without naming individuals or places beyond Washington.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Bulletin
Mounted police to be withdrawn in western Canada front line duty
Edmonton report says mounted police in all western provinces and most of Canada will be withdrawn January 1 and replaced by sworn civilians. Yukon unaffected due to vast territory. North West Mounted Police already deployed to the front from Dawson district.
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Yukon Territory
Edmonton
Canafia
Mounted
Northwest Mounted Police
Dawson
Seattle Insurance Agent Arrested On Serious Charge
Seattle, Dec. 2. Kenneth M. Stewart assistant general agent of Continental Life Insurance Company was arrested this afternoon. He is charged with grand larceny but details are not announced.
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Seattle
Kenneth M. Stewart
Continental Life Insurance Company
Captain Koenig Cleared of Blame for Tug Sinking
New London Dec 28 A mis taken bell signal by Captain John Gurney of the tug T A Scott Jr when that vessel and the German submarine Deutschland neared each other off Race Rock in Long Island Sound caused the collision that sank the tug and her crew on November 17 federal steamboat inspectors findings exonerate Captain Koenig of all blame concluding no fault on his part
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New London
John H. Gurney
T. A. Scott, Jr
Veegel
Deutschland
Race Rock
Long Island Sound
Paul Koenig
Seward Lawyers Form Bar Association
In Seward, lawyers formed a bar association after a meeting at Judge S. C. Morford's office. All local practicing attorneys attended. some nonpracticing lawyers were invited. Officers chosen: President Judge S. O. Morford, vice presidents L. V. Ray and L. K. James, Secretary Leon Booker.
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L. V. Ray
L. K. James
Leon Booker
Administration faces critical time over Mexico crisis
Washington reports Carranza refused to accept the Atlantic City agreement. The three African Commission members will meet in Washington to decide next steps as Franklin K. Lane urges swift action. In El Paso, Mexican fire prompts U S sentries to fortify the Rio Grande after clashes with Villa's men suspected of northern border harassment.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Atlantic City
Franklin K. Lane
Commission
EL Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
Villa
Tucson envoy impudence case ends with river crossing
In Juarez H. D. Harwood of Tucson was jailed on a charge of impudence and intoxication for falsely claiming to be an envoy of President Wilson. He was fined $20 and ordered to cross the river this forenoon.
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Juarez
H. D. Harwood
Tuscon
Wilson
Railroad chiefs confer with the brotherhoods
National conference of railway heads and the four railroad brotherhoods resumed in New York seeking an agreement on applying the Adamson law if the Supreme Court upholds its constitutionality.
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New York
National Conference of Railway Heads
Four Brotherhoods of the
Supreme Court of the United States
Steamship Movements and Mail Information
Alameda due Saturday with five days mail. City of Seattle sails from Seattle Friday. Princess Sophia sails from Vancouver Saturday. Spokane sails from Seattle next Tuesday. Mariposa sails from Seattle Tuesday. Dolphin sails Wednesday. Admiral Watson and City of Seattle southbound to Juneau on Wednesday January 3rd.
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Hing
City of Seattle
Seattle
Princess Sophia
Vancouver
Spokane
Mariposa
Dolphin
Admiral Watson
Juneau
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