Explaining Wilsons Note Details For Peace Terms
A near Washington dispatch outlines President Wilsons demand for full and practical peace terms from each belligerent. It notes the United States seeks exact proposals, including territorial and indemnity specifics, before any conference or treaty can be formed. The piece emphasizes the neutral US stance and the need for precise terms to begin negotiations.
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Washington
Sinforma
Prexident Wilson
United States
Ech
Ogogo
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Wilsom
Teale
Goons Tie Up Chicago Rail Yard Christmas Express
An unprecedented congestion of Christmas express shipments delays loading in Chicago rail yards. Weather, freight-car handling, and heavy traffic slow switching at Union Station and other major terminals. Yardmasters report dozens of express cars awaiting unloading, with many presents unlikely to reach receivers by New Year.
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Chicago
Union Station
Chittee
Burningtons
Quincy
Chicaco
Aston
Pennsylvania
Miwaukee 2Nd St Pauls
World opinion texts echo Wilson note amid war aims
The Paris and London press weigh the U S stance as belligerents read President Wilson's message for hints on peace. Meanwhile in Scranton Hawley Wood's Knitting Mills burned, a $50,900 loss, halting 100 workers. Fire destroyed equipment not replaceable.
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Rowe
Dee
Paris
Wilson
Jan Friexdix
Dirmr
Solomon
London
Bassot
Eich
America
Schanton
Wood
Hawley
Atty Machines
Germany
Round Robin Probe Ends With Brewers Loss in Pittsburgh
Judge Wehb Thourson in the Western District Court in Pittsburgh dismisses indictments charging 702 counts of alleged corrupt practices tied to brewery funds in the 14 election year. The ruling centers on the federal corrupt practices act and the misuse of campaign funds by Pennsylvanian defendants and associates.
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Pittsburg
HB Thourson
Walled
Statan District Court
Inte Todas
Wetnonte
Tien Thompson
Tne
United Staten Sane Alor
Wncllon
Report on Mexican Border Forwarded to General Ball
El Paso Texas December twenty ninth reports the completed investigation by about four hundred Eighth Ohio veterans. The round robin signed by noncommissioned officers is cited. General Gugrero Helis ears? is forwarded to General Ball. The inquiry’s recommendation concerns signed round robin elements and potential next steps.
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Ball
EL Paso
Tex
Farc
Ohio Pfeqtt
Maier
Gugreo Helis
Gueral Bell
Fim & Protest
Ohio
Ss Thaeisd
Petrata
German submarine U-41 survivor exchanged to Switzerland
Crompton Berlin, December 24. Lieutenant Crompton, commander of the German submarine U-41, was exchanged and sent to Switzerland. He was one of the two survivors of U-41, which British forces sank.
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Berlin
Bayville
Ouster Law Sought To Enforce Prohibition In West Virginia
G W Crabbe of the West Virginia Anti-Saloon League said the 3917 legislative session will be asked to pass two amendments to prohibit intoxicants more strictly. He urged limiting the use and transport of liquor within the state and forbidding shipments of intoxicants by freight or express service.
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Charles Able
West Virginia
G. W. Crabbe
Old Union Pacific bridge replaced after 30 years
In Omaha Nebraska on December 23 the 30 year old Union Pacific steel bridge over the Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs was removed and replaced by a new steel bridge built alongside it. The old bridge weighed 6,500,000 pounds and the new 12,200,000 pounds. The removal took fifteen minutes and the new was put in place in 30 minutes with five Holtstein engines and block and tackle. The work began at 9 o'clock in the morning with 200 men and ended at 3:40 in the afternoon. Delays were caused by a broken line. After the bridges were removed trains resumed running shortly after.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Iten Wadou Haleinllas Micgitorra
Holstine J
Uniow Paclle
Charleston Receivers Sought for Coal Firms in Welch Area
United States district court action seeks the appointment of receivers. Petitioner David Nutter lists several coal concerns operating in the Cove Fork and Western region, including Gem Collieries Company Dry Fork Pocahontas Coal Cumberland Cannel Coal Bigelow Brooks and Methew Iddy Company.
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Charleston
United States
David Nutter
Jagdinstithe
Ithecoer
Welch
McDowell County
James J
Hendhy
James B. Flannagan
Gem Collieries Company
Dry Fork
Pocahontas Coal) Company
Cumberland ‘Cannel Coal Company
Bigelow Land ,Brooks
The
Methewiddy Company
Denied Federal Aid for West Virginia Officers School
Charleston dispatch reports the War Department refused a request to authorize a school of instruction for officers of the Wiret in West Virginia under the new federal act. The older law had allowed such schools. Adjutant General John Bond announced the denial after receiving communication from the department. The decision explains that the new act does not provide for these schools.
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Charleston
Wari Départment
West
Wheeling Newspapers Raise Weekly Rates
Wheeling newspapers The Register and Intelligencer will raise weekly rates from ten to thirteen cents and the six day rate for the Register will rise to eighteen cents. The increase is due to higher paper and material costs. No change announced for the News and Telegraph editions.
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Wheeling
Register
Toritha News
Gardner Repudiates Mann Leadership in Congress
Cincinnati, Dec. 23. Representative Augustus P. Gardner of Massachusetts repudiates Representative James Mann's leadership in Congress over Mann's endorsement of President Wilson's peace note. Gardner says he will support Lenroot of Wisconsin for speaker when Congress convenes and criticizes the support of Germany’s aims. He urges the destruction of the Hapsburg and Hohenzollern dynasties as essential to world happiness.
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Cincinnati
Augustus P. Gardner
Massachusetts
Congress
James TH. Mann
Wilson
iAgroot
Wintonsin
VenderMoon
Germany
Hapsburee
Cou
Sretsman Mann
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Congréss
Wheeling editor Harry Arkle dies at 97
Harry Arkle, longtime editor and managing editor of the Wheeling Register, died this afternoon at 2:30 after a lifetime in journalism. He was 97, survived by his wife and two brothers, with editorials noted across the state. He had battled heart trouble for years and was among the era’s best known newspaper men.
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Wav Ansooara
Stateswidelenaywa
Hojie
Armor Plate Board to Review Charleston Plans Next Month
A telegraphic note from Secretary of the Navy Danlein to Charleston Chamber of Commerce officials indicates the armor plate board, led by President Read, will likely review Charleston’s role in a forthcoming project. The message references a large naval investment and highlights Charleston as a key eastern port facility amid national defense preparations.
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Charleston
Jonophua Danlein
Thes Navy
Puller
Chamber
Commerce
oThelarmor Pistel Board
Wavy
Duell bensBes
Siniay
Notary Authority Question in Charleton Incorporation Case
Dr Asbury questioned on his authority as notary public in Putnam County after being asked whether he could certify the Anderson and Goe Oil Company of Charleston and the Kypawya Oil Company of Washington as incorporated in Kentucky. Attorney General’s opinion cites a 1919 conviction and a gubernatorial pardon affecting Asbury’s official capacity.
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Gharleston
Propsing
Gi- Nit
Deddridge
Andarnon- Engatrom
C. Cl. Nitsa of
Washington
Japareosi Arainensem
Crarlhstons
Asbury
Putnam
Putnam County
Aabury
Liberty
United States
Hatfield
Jauim
Uinar
Submarine H-3 Threatened by Beach Breakers Near Eureka
San Francisco official Ht. BS Whitelaw estimates over $50,000 needed to save the United States submarine H-3 stranded north of Eureka. The vessel rolled violently ashore during a gale days earlier, causing damage as the crew faced the surge and breakers.
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Bureka
Calif
Dgee
United States
Booze Specials Spark Heavy Traffic to Catlettsburg
Account of December 1 22 travel chaos as Catlettsburg crowds overwhelm rail service with extra trains and couches added to accommodate demand. Vendors report whiskey shipments from Trenton driving peak business far above prior years.
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Gay
Callettsburray
Quar
Interurham
Cadettabure
Trenton
Pullicone
Catlettsburg Fsnyjs
Farjtreater
Unique Present From Kingaton Coal Company Breaker Boys
In Wilkes Barre a unique gift was given by the Kingatons Coal Company to its breaker boys. The item recognized their work as part of a special presentation, reflecting corporate gesture toward its young employees in the era of mining.
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Urpaascouren
Enenes Wilkes Barre
Kingatons Coal Company
Bresicar
Guggenrens and kin fund Hampton Institute memorial
The Guggenheims and brothers contributed a $10,000 Christmas gift for building a memorial at Hampton Institute. The funds support the auditorium and educational causes in the South, honoring Robert Gal Ogden and continuing efforts led by former President Agnen. The memorial committee unveiled new buildings with equipment.
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New York
Sim
Gugennheim
Hiss Brothers
Shad
Christmaas
Manimuditor Jom
HamptoneInatite eheThefanditorium
Robert ‘Gal Ogden
Lefj Education
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Eosensdenehorgne
Hampton
Ogres Memorial
Itefequip
Train Blown Incident Reported Near Military Zone
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a train blast event near a military area with damaged cars and possible escape attempts. The readable segments suggest explosions, debris, and emergency response, but details, locations, and dates are unclear in the provided source. Further readable material is needed for precise summary.
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