Pacifist Wilson to Aike for Peace
A special committee of the American Neutral Inference Committee leaves New York for Washington to deliver a letter from Bertrand Russell urging President Wilson to end the war with a just peace. The missive argues neither side can win a total victory and urges decisive abolition of further slaughter.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington
Tosident Wilson
Bernd Russell
I Foster Peabody
Paul A. Kel
Emily Greenebalch
England
Cen
Abraham Lin
Russell
Prinz Friederich Wilhelm Floated After Being Stranded
A Copenhagen cable reports the North German Lloyd liner Prinz Friederich Wilhelm, stranded near Samsoe, was floated Friday evening after breaking through a British blockade and reaching Stavenger escorted by a Zeppelin and two submarines. A dangerous wartime note follows on European civilization and peace.
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Associated Press
London
Copenhagen
Reuter’s
Samsee
Prinz Friederich Wilhelm
Berlin
Odno
Bergen
Stavenger
Samsoe Island
Flying Yacht America Wrecked in 70 Mile Gale
The $20 000 flying yacht America of the America Trans Oceanic Company was wrecked at Port Washington hangar during a seventy mile gale. It tore loose from moorings flipped over, its mahogany hull destroyed wings torn, two 100 horsepower motors driven to the ground and all scientific instruments ruined. Built three months ago it was billed as the highest development of a pleasure flying yacht in the country.
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Associated Press
Ethe America
America Trans-Oceanic Company
Port Washington
Long Island
Extra Dividend Declared by Corn Products Refining Co
New York Dec 2 1938 The Corn Products Refining Company declared an extra dividend of 2 percent on unpaid common dividends and a quarterly dividend of 13 and one quarter percent on the preferred stock.
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Associated Press
New York
Corn Products Refining Company
Hotels Plan Elaborate Christmas Observances With Festive Menus
The Cawthon hotel and Battle House will extend Christmas celebrations with augmented orchestras tonight and Christmas day. Over 175 reservations are reported for the Battle House dinner dance. A 25 foot Christmas tree will light the lobby, and staff receive gifts based on tenure. The Strikers’ annual ball occurs Monday at the Battle House. Cawthon hosts Christmas Eve events with Rowley orchestra, and both hotels publish special menus for Christmas Day. The Battle House serves a broad menu from midday to evening with multiple courses and beverages. The Cawthon offers an extensive menu from noon to 2 30 PM and 6 to 8 30 PM featuring oysters, terrapin, lobster, turkey, goose, and festive desserts.
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Cawthon Hotel
Battle House
S. H. Peck
B. Hervey
Rowley Orchestra
Cawthon
Entente Replies to Germany Peace Proposal Pressed
Contested views from German papers and neutral outlets on President Wilson and American peace aims. The Zeitungen and Tageblatt criticize or welcome Wilson while warning neutrals against involvement, and warn that Germany will press its terms as victories mount. The pieces reflect tension over wartime diplomacy and potential conference dynamics.
Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsement for Stomach Trouble
Mrs. Benjamin Hooper of Auburn New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation. She says they regulate bowels stimulate the liver and keep the body in healthy condition after two years of use.
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Chamberlain
Benjamin Hooper
Auburn
N. Y
Thefts Reported In Mobile With Turkeys And Jewelry
Two brown turkeys were stolen from the yard of C C Pruitt at 206 Adams Street early Friday. Detectives pursue a lead to an arrest. A diamond stud and necktie were reported stolen by George Brincat from his locker at the Mobile Gas Company plant Friday night.
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C. C. Pruitt
Adams Street
George Brincat
Brincat
Mobile Gas Company
Not Guilty for Chicago Wife in Barnes Murder Trial
Chicago jury finds Mrs. Iva M. Barnes not guilty of murdering her husband James R. Barnes a traveling salesman after three hours of deliberation in the criminal court today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Iva M. Barnes
James R. Barnes
Train Kills Two Switchmen in Louisiana
Oscar Bass and John Atwood switchmen were fatally struck by a New Orleans and Great Northern passenger train at Angie near Bogalusa Louisiana. Both men died at the scene and were identified by local authorities.
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Associated Press
Bogalusa
Oscar Bass
John Atwood
New Orleans
Great Northern
Angie
Sunday School Basketball Scores at YMCA Gym
The St. Francis Street Methodist Sunday school basketball five defeated the First Baptists while St. John's beat the Presbyterians 23 to 9 in the Sunday School Basketball League at the YMCA gymnasium last night.
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St. Francis Street Methodist
First Baptists
St. John’s
Presbyterians
Harry H Marks Dies Editor of Financial News
Harry Hananel Marks, 61, editor and chief proprietor of the Financial News, died last night in London. He was a prominent figure in financial journalism, known for his editorial leadership and influence in business media.
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Harry H. Marks
Associated Press
London
Harry Hananel
Harry Hananel Marks
The
Financial News
Path to Peace Not a Smooth One
The author argues that peace plans from Entente leaders and German arguments show the road to peace is hard and potentially humiliating. It notes Wilson seeks reconciliation while Germany wants an understanding, and concludes the peace discussion has begun regardless of the proposition’s outcome.
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Rome
France
Germany
Austria- Hungary
United States
M. Prokrovsky
David Lloyd- George
Wilson
Herr Wolff
Wilson’s Action Finds No Favor in French Press
Paris readers distrustful of President Wilson’s note and Secretary Lansing statement. French papers quote Pichon and Clemenceau arguing the note fails to distinguish belligerents or motives, urging a firmer stance. They compare to Lincoln mediation and question timing amid submarine warfare and rising costs.
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Wilson
Paris
Lansing
Stephen Pichon
Petit Journal
Germany
America
Georges Clemenceau
Homme Enchaine
Ile
Alli
Lincoln
United States
Echo de Paris
Matin
Progressive League celebrates second anniversary at State Street Zion
The second anniversary of the National Progressive League will be held Sunday at 3 p m at the State Street A M Zion church. The organization, led by president founder Benjamin Baker, will feature addresses by Richard Lewis and Georgia Mae Harris. Large turnout expected from Alabama and Mississippi colored communities.
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State Street A. M. Zion
National Progressive League
Alabama
Mississippi
Benjamin Baker
Richard Lewis
Georgia Mae Harris
Voltaire Believed Lost With Crew of 140
The Lamport and Holt steamship Voltaire of 11 000 tons sailed from Liverpool November 28 with a crew of 140, many said to be American. Eleven days overdue at New York, fears grow she is lost. Wireless silent as officials suggest possible shaft damage preventing progress and avoiding location disclosure to submarines.
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Associated Press
New York
Lamport and Holt Line
Liverpool
Loss of large schooner reported near Dartmouth Point
Halifax December 25 marine department reports a large schooner lost four miles off Dartmouth Point Mahone Bay. All aboard believed perished. only the topmaster seen at low tide. A second wreck thought to be the American schooner William Mason found at Irish Ledge near Yarmouth with a crew member body seen in rigging.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Marine Department
Dartmouth Point
Mahone Bay
William Mason
Irish Ledge
Yarmouth
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