German Anxiety to End War Amid London Press Debate
London newspapers react to President Wilson's note, praising Germany's prompt reply as a sign of eagerness to end the war. Editorials condemn Wilson's diplomacy, urge decisive German action, and discuss calls for an immediate belligerent conference while dismissing American terms as inadequate. The Westminster Gazette notes misgivings over American proposals and the fragile peace rhetoric.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
Germany
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Westminster Gazette
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Mobility News: Union Seeks Membership Uptick and Reunion Dates
General Secretary F W Evans reports rising YMCA intermediate membership with holiday parent gifts. Swans notes membership drive through January 12. Also details arrival of visitors in Mobile including George D Fisher from United Fruit Panama, and multiple travelers staying at the Cawthon Hotel. The United Confederate Veterans reunion moves from May 28 to June 4 8 in Washington DC.
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F. W. Evans
Young Men's Christian Association
Swans
United Confederate Veterans
Washington, D. C
Mobile
George D. Fisher
The
United Fruit Company
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Canal Zone
Up to Germany to Define Basis in War Talks
The Westminster Gazette argues Germany must define the basis for negotiations while urging Britain and the United States to present a careful, reasoned reply to Washington about Wilson's intentions. It contends Germany initiated talks and must outline terms, asserting a quick patched truce serves no party’s interests.
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Germany
America
Wilson
United States
General Obregon to lead efforts to defeat Villa
Reports from Queretaro state General Obregon will command the campaign against Villa after meetings with General Carranza and General Gonzales. The move follows a long conference as plans shift northward.
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Obregon
Villa
Queretaro
Mex
Carranza
Gonzales
Chicago budget plans cut police and fire services in 1917
Chicago officials announced 1917 retrenchment to close a $4,000,000 deficit. The budget plan calls for 700 fewer policemen, abolition of 22 fire companies, 100 health department cuts, and reductions in street lights and other city hall positions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Repatriation Sought for Belgian Deportees by Spain
Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso of Spain won German accord to repatriate many Belgian workers deported to Germany. Spain's ambassador in Berlin was instructed to press for the release of as many Belgians as possible.
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Associated Press
London
Alfonso
Spain
Germany
Madrid
Berlin
Border Sniping to Be Stopped by Mexican Officials
Washington Dec 27 Assurances given Brigadier General Bell at El Paso by Mexican military officers that every effort will be made to prevent sniping from the Mexican side of the boundary line. Bell reported belief there would be no further trouble after a previous incident when a Mexican patrol district commander was jailed in Juarez.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bell
el Paso
Boundary Line
Kentucky
Ntion
Juarez
Guadelupe
Pine Tar Honey Remedy Advertises Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for neglected colds and chronic coughs. It claims soothing relief for sore throat and bronchial irritation with antiseptic properties to aid healing.
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Dr. Bell
Truggists
Geologists Meet to Plan Advancement of U S Resources
Albany N Y Dec 27 Geologists gather for the Geological Society of America and Paleontological Association of American State Geologists meetings to discuss developing and lowering costs for petroleum in the United States and Canada. They consider National Academy of Sciences urged delegates to a national research council to mobilize U S scientific forces and better develop national resources.
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Albany
N. Y
Canada
Geological Society of America
Paleontological Association of American State Geologists
National Academy of Sciences
Wilson
National Research Council
John M. Clarke
New York State
The
Geological Society
United States
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