Netherlands anti war council backs peace plea at Hague
The Netherlands anti war council passed a resolution urging belligerents to pursue peace and explore possible agreement. It notes offers from the Central Powers and expresses belief that an international league of peace could safeguard future stability. Attendees included MPs professors and peace group reps.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Day Amendment
The senate judiciary committee ordered a favorable report 13 to 3 on the national prohibition constitutional amendment. Culberson Reed and Brandegee voted no. The amendment would prohibit sale manufacture and transport of intoxicating liquors within the United States and its territories and empower Congress to enforce it.
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Lloyd George Improves and Hosts Ministers After Speech
London December 21 Premier Lloyd George continues to improve and shows no ill effects from his prolonged speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday. He received several ministers including Lord Robert Cecil acting secretary for foreign affairs in Bal four’s absence as conference discussions on recent developments in the situation were held.
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House of Commons
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Committee backs probe into high cost of living
Washington Dec 21 Judiciary committee backs Representative Borland's resolution to urge a federal trade commission inquiry. They say a thorough study of production marketing and storage is needed to solve the high cost of living issue.
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Tarnowski Awaits France Safe Conduct For Vienna Posting
Count Adam Tarnowski the new Austrian ambassador to the United States will not depart for his post in Vienna until France and Great Britain guarantee safe conduct for him and his aides. The Entente powers agreed to grant Tarnowski safe conduct on December 15 after representations from the American government. Ambassador Walter H. Page was notified.
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Miss Ethel Marsh Leads in Free Xmas Gift Distribution
On the eve of the distribution close Miss Ethel Marsh leads in votes cast by Tuesday evening. The final winner depends on later counting and effort to secure subscribers. A long list of candidates and supporters appears in the race as numbers show but outcomes await further tallies.
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Pfiianda
Data Fragments From Unreadable Page
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Carson backs right of ships to defend themselves
London dispatch reports Sir Edward Carson, first lord of the admiralty, stating the government will not distinguish between unarmed merchant ships and armed ships when defending themselves. He notes captains may defend against attack but must not seek out the enemy for attack, a function for warships only.
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Navy yard selects slip plan for great cruiser project
Washington December 21. Secretary Daniels announced construction of a slip at the Philadelphia navy yard for building one of four battle cruisers authorized by Congress. Private bidders proposed building the ships on a percentage basis, but the government must build one vessel to accurately determine costs.
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Gunboat Wheeling Arrives in New Orleans from Mexican Waters
The United States gunboat Wheeling arrived in New Orleans today after returning from Mexican waters. Officers expect the vessel to remain several months for what was described as routine work and upkeep.
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Coldest Days of Winter Hit Upper Mississippi Valley
Chicago reports record low temperatures across the upper Mississippi valley with readings from 3 degrees below zero in Kansas City to 30 below in Bismarck. The coldest point fell to 36 below at Edmonston Alberta with 22 below at Duluth and St Paul and 20 below at La Crosse and Charles City.
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Texas Sees Cold Snap With Snow From Dallas To Brownsville
The Associated Press reports frigid Texas weather with Dallas at 18.9 degrees above zero, Fort Worth 16, Taylor 20, Houston 30, Brownsville 64, Amarillo hitting zero and a three inch snowfall there yesterday. Officials forecast no relief before Friday with temperatures possibly rising to at least 24 in the region tonight.
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Recorder Court Records Include Petit Larceny Arraignment
Ernest McClennon appeared in recorder's court on a charge of petit larceny. Alfred B. Wilson alleges a theft of $223. The prohibition case against J Zuckerman was continued to December 22.
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Prohibition violators fined in district court
Robert Spear, Harry Johnson, Monroe Williams, Fred Johnson, Monday Marsh and J J Tyndall were fined $50 and costs by Judge Henry Chamberlain for violating the prohibition law. Other cases included Frank Smith reset for December 28 and January 8 defendants, Alex Smith sent to jail for sixty days for embezzling $3 from Ella Robertson, and George Hollock sentenced to three months hard labor for converting $5 of A R Winters.
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Henry Chamberlain
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Henry Williams
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Frank Moore
Dan Butler
George Smallwood
Jerome Johnson
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Ella Robertson
Law and Equity Court Dockets Many Default Judgments
In the Law Side Berney court list, numerous entries show judgments by default or on verified accounts including First National Bank of Mobile vs Geo Brue et al and United States Printing and Lithographing Co vs Mobile Sugar & Development Co. Damages range from 149.50 to 728 dollars with several cases stayed or dismissed for want of prosecution. Call for Friday lists Eisenstadt Mfg Co vs Willis Jewelry Co among others.
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W. R. Jackson
Henry T. Goodloe
Zigler’ Grocery Co
Kroner Nursery
Geo. A. Nellis
Villa About To Attack Torreon Reported by Refugees
Five Mexicans and one foreigner arrived in El Paso via Parral and Torreon reporting Torreon likely to be attacked by Villa forces. The dispatch comes from Associated Press with Texas dateline December 21.
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