Germany vows sea war to starve Britain by blockade
International News Service reports Germany will ignore rules of war to starve England, sinking ships bound for allied ports and using submarines and Zeppelins. Ambassador Bernstorff allegedly prepared to issue a prewar proclamation if peace talks fail.
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International News Service
Chicago
Chicago American
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Man
England
New York
Nieuw
English
Great Britain
Entente replies to Wilson note hoped to advance peace
The Entente replies to President Wilson’s note are reported as a hopeful step toward peace. Allied sources say the reply form will determine progress, with Paris expected to receive the proposal and American ambassador Sharpe. Bowling alleys at the Nome Bowling Club reopened, inviting all to enjoy the sport from noon to midnight.
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Congress Busy Bill to Stop Strikes in Senate Backed
Washington January 3 The capital is busy as Congress reconvenes with administration driven measures. A mediation board drafted bill aims to compel employers to honor arbitration awards to prevent strikes. Senate debate on the president's peace suggestion continues as Hitchcock urges prompt action. Reports from the state department describe growing Villa activity in Mexico with bandits expanding influence.
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Administration plans shift on Mexico Pershing forces withdrawal
International News Service reports Washington plans to end the Mexican-American commissioners talks and withdraw the Pershing punitive column. Indications say Carranza will press his objections to the Atlantic City protocol. Authentic reports also say Arrendondo will be recalled from Mexico City.
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Pershing
Carranza
Atlantic City
Washington
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Valdez Fire Reignites In High Winds
A major blaze in Valdez reignited yesterday afternoon in smoldering ruins, fueled by strong wind. Incendiary origin suspected, $300,000 loss with partial insurance. Seattle merchants offered aid. A Democratic Club meeting is set for Friday at City Hall with officer elections on the agenda.
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Valdez
Democratic Club
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Phil Ernst
Allies Down 700 Planes In Year on West Front
Paris January 3 official figures show Allied air forces downed 700 German planes in the past year. French pilots credited with 450 victories and British with 250. Berlin January 8 reports German troops in the Lepetre forest have penetrated three maps of French trenches per official announcement.
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International News Service
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West Front
Berlin
Lepetre Forest
Cracksmens Safe Raid Hits Southern Pacific Office
A gang of expert cracksmen blown open a Southern Pacific railway office safe in Sacramento using dynamite and stole 1300 dollars in cash and checks. They escaped unseen with no clues left behind. The group is linked to prior robberies and a Los Angeles pawnbroker shooting for a sizable haul. A second item notes Ambassador Gerard sending a peace report to President Wilson after talks with Von Bethmann-Hollweg.
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Pacific News Service
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Southern Pacific Railway
International News Service
Berlin
Gerard
Wilson
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Garranzistas Win One Fight and Lose Another
Pacifico News Service reports General Mar Bula with Carranzistas won a battle against Villistas near Guerrero, capturing 125, killing 25, wounding about 100, while Villistas lose ammo and suffer heavy casualties. A separate report says 1000 Carranzistas were approached at So Mendinos by Villistas, who fled after waving a white flag.
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Mar. Bula
Guerrero
Juarez
EL Paso
Soa Mendinos
Geta
Tames
New Vice President in China Named by Parliament
American Minister Rensch in Peking says the election of General Feng Kwo Chank as vice president should harmonize internal Chinese struggles. The dispatch notes Feng is a strong character, above personal ambition, and loyal to the republican idea, seen as acceptable to all factions.
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International News Service
Washington
Rensch
Peking
State Department
Feng Kwo Chank
Railroad Crisis May Come Soon
Officials of railroad trainmen brotherhoods sent cipher messages to headquarters. The dispatches, unseen by the public, are believed to refer to the Inoperative Adamson law and may signal a strike crisis affecting about four hundred thousand members.
Pro Pies Laundry Ad Promotes Service
Local laundry service advertisement from W. J. Williamson, proprietor, offering pickup and delivery with contact phone Main 151. Uses upbeat slogan WE CAN DO IT Yor first class work and prompt de livery.
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