Vorwaerts Views Lloyd George Speech On Peace Terms
German newspaper Vorwaerts criticizes Lloyd George, arguing Entente must wait for Germany's terms. It says the British leader is illogical and that Germany seeks negotiations rather than unconditional surrender, listing three core reasons. It compares him to a judge and calls out strike justice analogies.
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Richmond Fire Captain and Two Firemen Die
In Richmond Virginia Captain W C Matt of the fire department and two other firemen were killed or seriously injured when they fell from a ladder during a blaze. The four story Imperial Coffee company warehouse was destroyed with all stock, mainly coffee tea and rice. The fire origin is under investigation.
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Ollinger Leads Older Employed Boys Meet At YMCA Gym
Ollinger scored 13 points to lead the Older Employed Boys meet at the YMCA gym. Fendley 10, Wil Mama 7, Smith 5, McKinney 3, Mason 2. Events included running high jump, 220 yard dash, double standing broad jump, and springboard high jump with winners named for each.
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Wireless Station Funding Sought for Porto Rico
Secretary Daniels urged Congress to allocate 400000 dollars for a high power wireless station in Porto Rico. He said the island holds extreme strategic importance for fleet operations and communications with the fleet Europe and South America, safer than other methods.
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English papers fail to welcome the Wilson note
London dispatch notes the Wilson peace message dominates morning papers with war news pushed aside. Commentary explores motives from German influence to British policy, speculation about embargos and food exports, and potential information from Berlin influencing U S action.
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Wilsons note faces critical view in Liverpool Post
The Liverpool Post says President Wilson risks misreading the allies stance with his peace note. It argues the timing may be ill judged as allies grow stronger and Germany seems to hold the edge, while pondering if Wilson seeks concrete German terms to test war weariness and guilt on the civilized world.
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Crown Prince Rupprecht Honored With Pour Le Merite
Emperor William awards the oak leaves of the Pour Le Merite to Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, commander on the Somme front, and adds an autograph letter praising his leadership in halting Franco British attacks. The same distinction goes to Lt. Gen. von Kuhl on the Bavarian prince's staff.
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Romania
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French War Committee and Council to Be Busy
Paris December 22 The cabinet will meet only twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. The rest of the week will be devoted to deliberations by the war committee under President Poincaré and by the economic council. Members include Malvy Doumegué Clementel Herriot and aides Claveille and Loucher with transport and munitions officials and railroad and steam navigation managers.
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James J O Kelly House of Commons Member Dies in London
James J O Kelly Nationalist member of the house of commons died in London this morning. A veteran MP since 1895 he was known for an adventurous career including early support for Parnell and a Nile mission during the Sudan period. He fought in the Franco Prussian War and was born in Roscommon Ireland, in his seventy first year.
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Dr King’s New Discovery aids persistent coughs and colds
Advert says Dr King’s New Discovery soothes coughs and colds with pine balsams and mild laxatives. It claims forty to fifty years of use and suggests relief for throat strain and vitality loss, with bottles available for water cold bronchial ailments.
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Oklahoma Governor authorizes Goltray to seize coal in transit
Oklahoma Governor R L Williams authorized Goltray to confiscate any coal passing through town if shipments did not arrive amid a coal famine risk. He argued communities have equal right with railroads to seize fuel when payment is assured. The Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad began coal confiscation on its lines.
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R. L. Williams
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Cotton carloads urged to load full capacity
Washington dispatch reports the American Railway Association commission on car service urged officers and shippers to ship cotton to New England in full carload lots. They say this will raise overall car supply, ease embargo restrictions, and could cut the freight cars needed by about 20 percent. A Chicago meeting on December 28 will discuss proposed rate changes opposed by shippers.
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St Francis Street Church Christmas Celebration
The St Francis Street Methodist Church will host a Christmas program Friday at 7 pm in the Sunday school room. Rev J M Donnelly will assist. The program features songs, recitations, a story, a dialogue, a Santa visit, and a carol sing with children and the Mother’s group, ending with “Away In a Manger.”
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U S Move to Acquire Danish West Indies Nears
Denmark's parliament approves the treaty for the United States to buy the Danish West Indies for 25 million dollars. Senate approval already given and exchanges will trigger U.S. territorial government. Islands include St Thomas St John and St Croix with about 33 000 residents.
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