Luxburg Telegram Disclosure Widens German Intrigue
The United States plans to publish more of the Luxburg telegrams in cooperation with Argentina, renewing suspicions of German duplicity. The release aims to inform the Argentine public amid strains in diplomacy and debates over neutrality before a Buenos Aires conference.
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Goumt von Luxburg
Argentina
Ett Department
Mienos
Luxburs
Jay Bure
Ipany
Generaitines Meric
Buenos Aves
Daughter of Grover Cleveland to marry British Army Captain
London December 40 The engagement is announced of Grover Cleveland’s daughter to Captain the son of Sir Albert Hoxanquet. He has been decorated with the distinguished service order. Miss Cleveland arrived in London in June of the past year after qualifying as a nurse and lecturer for the blind.
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Grover Cleveland
London
Caytule Athe Tosanquet
Albert Hoxanquet
Cleveland
Rifle specifications too rigid declares editor Colvin
Washington report states editor F. H. Colvin of the American Machine criticizes rigid rifle specifications at the war inquiry. He argues interchangeable parts rules delayed production by three months last summer and cites a private factory where workers on a cost plus contract played checkers while awaiting orders.
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Washington
F. H. Colvin
American Machine
Thorman Nelson Perkins Named to Priority Board
Thorman Nelson Perkins represents the administration's priority board on the United States war mission abroad.
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Thorman Nelson Perkins
Administration
Priority Board
United States
Production begins on 5000-ton steel cargo ships
John Hunter of the United States Shipping Board drove the first rivet in the first 5000-ton steel cargo ship at a port yard near Nice. The plant, rushed to complete in 76 days, marks the official start of standardized ship production for the government.
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Nice
Neti
Joe Mac Raha
Atlantic
United States
John Hunter
United States Shipping Board
Here
German Efforts in Austria Branded Most Insidious
Washington reports from Petrograd say peace negotiations are viewed by diplomatic circles as the most insidious and dangerous Central Powers bid to disrupt the Entente alliance.
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Aussia
Tress
Washington
Petrograd
Russian Officers to Join the U S Army in France
Dec 20 report says officers of the Russian army in France volunteered to serve with the United States. The news notes a gladdened reception by American authorities and mentions a related draft detail at Camp Sherman where thirty percent of drafted men were to receive furloughs to visit home.
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Asovlatnd
Tere Buber
France
United States
Camp Sherman
Christy
Unter
Glenn
Still at large Cleveland troops flee camp for Christmas
Thirty three members of the Cleveland unit of the Wisconsin infantry deserted from Camp Sherman at Chillicothe to return home for Christmas and were being sought by police this morning.
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HCA
Peyote
State of siege proclaimed in Petrograd amid Bolshevik ultimatum
Petrograd declares a state of siege as Disorder spreads after looting in the capital. The Ukrainian Rada refuses to heed Bolshevik demands to allow troops through Ukraine. Reports say a Trans Siberian rail junction is held by Cossacks opposing the Bolsheviks.
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Veemspelfel
Hevia
Aseuohiatin Leese
Seige
Petrograd
Rada
Ukraine
Arrival of Father Souris into this country
Father Souris of the diocese of Paria arrives with the permanent French commission. He wears every decoration France can bestow and bears scars from many battles. The article highlights his bravery and devotion to his country.
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Father Souria
Paria
Souris
France
Germany Opens Paths for Peace Talks with Allies
Reports say the central powers informed Russia and asked allies to seek peace on no alterations and no indemnities. Bolshevik headquarters were told self determination of nations was impracticable. The Evening Post coverage notes Russian openness to preliminary peace discussions.
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The
Evening Post
Bolsheviki
Red Cross Christmas Drive Adds 632000 Members
In a three state campaign Ohio Indiana and Kentucky the Red Cross reports 632000 new members joined during the Christmas membership drive announced in Cleveland.
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Pease
Mar Hanmer
Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Red Cross
Class Capture Nine Thousand in a Fortnight
Italian and Allied reports claim Avatre German positions recently captured by the Germans show prisoners taken well into December. On the Malinu front the Matline resist renewed German efforts to break through to the plains. Western front indications remain unclear regarding any major German offensive.
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Berlin
War drive plea to Knox county Reds Cross members
A wartime appeal urges Knox county residents to join the Red Cross through the Chamber of Commerce. It condemns nonparticipation as a barrier to workers aiding soldiers, emphasizing duty and Christmas spirit to boost subscriptions.
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RED Cross
Knox County
Chamber of Commerce
Restoration of Territory Demanded by Lloyd George
Premier Lloyd George called for complete restoration of territory taken during the war and compensation. He criticized submarine warfare and the sinking of ships, noting merchant tonnage losses and industry damage while outlining postwar aims and reparations.
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London
Lloyd George
Probe of Shipping Starts Friday With Hurley Lead
Washington reports the government shipping board will begin a Friday probe into ship operations. Chairman Hurley will lead the inquiry with the first witness as the Senate committee sets the stage for the session.
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Ben
Harding
Norrow
Hurley
Senate Committee
Indy
Peace negotiations gain momentum amid armistice talks
London reports indicate Russia and the central powers have reached an armistice and the Reichstag main committee may convene in a special session to discuss the negotiations. The development suggests growing importance of the peace talks on the wartime agenda and political maneuvers in Berlin.
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Reichstag
Lily Axanintos Peces
London
Sugar shortage saga tied to February rumors
A controversy surrounds a February driven sugar shortage story. Officials from major refineries testified amid sensational reports of a potential famine. The testimony did not identify who may have staged the scare.
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DHL
Loti
Fanine
LWOW
Balait
Ho American Sugar Refining Con
War in Russia Intensifies Between Cossacks and Maximalists
Dispatches from Petrograd report growing violence in southern Russia as Cossacks clash with the Maximalists. The front lines are described as increasingly severe amid ongoing political strife and military actions.
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Russia
Kaiser’s Peace Outline Reported From Washington
A suspected outline of the Kaiser’s Christmas peace terms circulates via a neutral channel. The draft suggests plebiscites for Alsace Lorraine, German compensation for lost colonies, and new borders under German influence across Europe with provisions for disarmament and access to the sea.
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Washington
Baltic
Black Sea
Prussia
Poland
Romania
Serbia
Monteneggre
Turkey
Corn and oats embargo lifted sparks market rally
Rumors say eastbound embargo on corn and oats may end and price ceilings be removed. Traders pushed May corn up on the Chicago Board of Trade while oats rose as market optimism grows.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Tony May
Armour paid to keep Hid Yards in Chicago
At the Chicago stock yards session FR. Mart testified that the company agreed to pay J Ogden Armour all earnings over 9 percent to prevent moving the yards away from Chicago. The inquiry aimed to determine true ownership of the stock yards. Owen enlist for the navy at Washington.
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Armour
Chicago
Washington
FR. Mart
Stock Yards Company
J. Ogden Armour
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Remy
Massachusetts
William Weigel
Miss Godbey
Hy Asmelaced
Reese
Edith Goddes Jehief
Charleston
Hirotich
Joner Hayes
John Johnson
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Owen
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