War ministers of entente nations meet in Rome secret conference
International News Service reports the arrival of war ministers from France England Russia and Servia in Rome for a secret conference. Observers doubt a peace agenda and expect closer cooperation to sustain the war effort. In New York officials note the alliance figures for a vigorous prosecution of the war. Also an ad lists fresh eggs at Prosser's Harness Shop seven dollars per dozen.
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International News Service
Rome
France
England
Russia
Servia
New York
Prosser’s
Investigating committee to question newspaper correspondents
The rules committee in the House will summon bankers brokers and multiple newspaper correspondents to reveal sources of the alleged administration leak to Wall Street. Washington correspondents from the Wall Street Journal Fin as well as Hearst papers will testify along with others as the inquiry aims to identify how the leak occurred. Secretary Tumulty and Secretary Lansing are slated to testify Monday with Thomas W Lawson also expected to speak as investigations proceed.
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International News Service
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House
Committee On Rules
Wall Street
The
Wall Street Journal
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New York
Hearst Papers
Tumulty
Barney Baruch
Suite Lansing
House Rules Committee
Thomas W. Lawson
Peace moves intrigue in Wilson era as talks resume
Washington dispatch reports the state department will not send new peace notes now yet diplomats expect another independent informal US action to favor peace. Observers warn of renewed hostilities as Germany presses for terms while England suffers financial strain and navy losses. Nome Bowling Club alleys open noon to midnight.
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Germany
England
Nome Bowling Club
Senate Endorses Wilsons Note on Warring Nations
The Senate adopted Hitchcock's resolution endorsing President Wilson's note to belligerents by 48 to 17. Senator Gallinger led a faction opposed to the administration, backed by Lodge and Works, while a Gallinger substitute failed 35 to 27.
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Gallinger
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Hospital service planned for Alaskan coast deep sea fishermen
Coast Guard cutter Unalga based in Seattle ordered to prepare hospital ship duty for Pacific coast fishermen near Alaska. Vessel will not be remodeled. it will carry medical supplies and a public health mission centered in Juneau and Yakutat. Floods from Rhine rise cause Holland and Germany lowland submersion.
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Geon
Public Health Service
Juneau
Yakutat
Alaska
Federated Church Announces Sunday Services
At the Congregational church Rev. John Parsons leads Bible school and children's service with R B Julian as superintendent. Evening programs include Christian Endeavor at 7 and a sermon by Dr. John Parsons on A Young man's Dream of Life. Choir to sing Christmas anthem. Public invited.
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Sa.m—Bible Achoor
R. B. Julian
Christian Endeavor
Dudley Buck
Kaiser Declares German Arms Will Enforce Peace
Amsterdam dispatches quote Kaiser Wilhelm stressing the German will to pursue victory and enforce peace terms after Allied rejection. He appeals to soldiers to continue fighting amid belief in German victory and unity behind the central powers. Public notices warn of meals music at the Board of Trade Care event Sunday 5:30 to 7:30.
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Battle reports clash over Villistas and Carranzistas near Chihuahua
Conflicting accounts from Villa and Carranza factions report a battle twelve miles south of Chihuahua city. Villa supporters claim victory and demoralization of government troops, while Carranza representatives say Villistas were dispersed and Villa fled.
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Pacific News Service
EL Paso
Villistas
Chihuahua City
Villa
Carranza
Former Canadian minister Frederick Borden dies in N S
Sir Frederick Borden former Canadian minister of militia died in Canning Nova Scotia after a period of failing health. He served as a key cabinet member and military advisor during his career and was 18 years in public service prior to retirement.
Cyclone Kills Children At School In Oklahoma
A January cyclone in Muskogee Oklahoma devastated rural areas and destroyed communications. Thirty children were killed or injured when a rural schoolhouse was torn apart, with physicians and hospital supplies dispatched to the scene.
Germans Progress in Roumania Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports Braila fell to German forces as Macken sens troops advance through Roumanian territory. Seven villages captured with cattle and cannon. Seventeen hundred prisoners taken in the last 24 hours. A Christmas afternoon dog race at Ruby Hospital covered six miles.
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International News Service
Berlin
Braila
Mackensens
Ruby
Ruby Hospital
Situation in Athens Malignant Aftermath of Military Control
Dispatches from Athens say the situation is critically restive under French military rule. Greek troops at Athena have surrendered their arms, but royalist forces in Tresvaly remain armed. Allies may face substantial trouble with the Greeks soon.
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International News Service
London
Athens
Athena
Tresvaly
British Win Over Germans Renewed Fighting on Somme
Berlin reports sharp fighting on the western front with British troops concentrated on the Somme sector. It claims British penetrations of German positions and ground gained that is being held. Buffalo Bill Cody lies near death at Glenwood Springs Colorado.
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Western Front
Somme
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Col
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