Lloyd George Pushes Allied Resolve on German Peace Terms
London reports show Premier Lloyd George telling Parliament that Germany must accept reparations and guaranteed allied terms for peace. He warned against entering negotiations without knowledge and said the allies, including France and Russia, demand a firm, unified end to the war with verifiable guarantees. The speech also touched on war administration and cabinet reshuffles as Britain prepares for critical negotiations.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Germany
Europe
France
Rusnia
Euro
Venizelos
Howard
Viscount Grey
Britain
West End Bullion Shipment Valued at 5254 40
The West End yesterday sent out a shipment of bullion weighing 58,426 4 ounces valued at 52,54.40. This represents the extraction at the local mill for the first half of December.
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West End
New Mexico Governor De Baca Near Recovery for Inauguration
Los Angeles report says Governor De Baca of New Mexico, gravely ill with anaemia for a month, will return to Santa Fe to take the oath of office if needed. His physician notes improvement and three blood transfusions have helped, though he may require a stretcher to reach the ceremony.
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Los Angeles
de Baca
New Mexico
Santa Fe
de Maca
Gunboat Smith Outpoints Moran In Brooklyn Boxing Bout
Gunboat Smith of New York outfought Frank Moran of Pittsburg in ten rounds in Brooklyn last night. Moran led in three rounds and the others were even in one. Smith was aggressive but wild. Moran missed chances. Smith forced the pace to the fifth round, Moran cornered him and ended the match with a right blow. Smith rallied and scored in the final rounds. Weights: Smith 186 pounds Moran 187.
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New York
Smith
Frank
Moran
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Antil
Nimont
Ap ‘Aresalvo
Wrights
French Troopship Sunk By German Submarine
Berlin reports a German submarine torpedoed a French troop transport near Pantelleria on December 11. The Maghelan, a thousands ton vessel, carried more than 1000 troops, white and colored, when attacked. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
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Aneoetated Preas
Berlin
Panteller
Maghelan
Kaiser Holds Ample Reserve In Verdun Context
Berlin reports an effort to belittle French gains at Verdun while stressing ample reserves and no imminent need to withdraw troops. More than a thousand Russians and Rumanians were captured as they retreat in Dobrudja toward the lower Danube. Paris notes a German raid on the Somme with no lasting success as artillery presses Verdun and the Lorraine sectors.
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Berlin
Verdun
Trappa
Wrees
Dobrudja
Lower Danube
Ity
Proms
Paris
Somme
Lowvremont
Chambratten
Mobilization Tragedy Seen in Guard Border Duty
Major General Wood and Major General Scott call national guard mobilization a failure as guardsmen were green and undertrained for border duty. Wood says the call left the guard defenseless and a tragedy, though potentially salvaged by training. A San Francisco report notes Christmas trees cost rising and transport shortages hinder deployment.
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Associated Prean
Washington
Border Service
Hugh L. Scott
Leonard Wood
Wood
Scott
CUNY
San Francisco
Oregon
Storm grips Atlantic coast with heavy snows forecast
Washington reports a northward moving storm along the Atlantic will bring snow and cold weather from North Carolina to New York and beyond. The storm, traced from northeast Texas in 24 hours, produced extreme cold with 26 degrees below zero at Devils Lake, North Dakota. A cold wave was forecast for southeastern states.
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Washington
Atlantic
North Carolina
New York
Weather Bureau
Texas
Rockies
Devils Lake
N. D
May Break Off Diplomatic Ties With Turkey
American relations with Turkey remain unsettled as the State Department delays action on confirming Kund Bey as ambassador until Turkey addresses American representations and interests. The report notes unresolved tensions and the need for Turkish concessions before any formal step is taken.
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Turkey
Washington
State Department
Kund Bey
Aneete
Estimated Losses From War Reach Grim Totals in Berlin
Berlin reports grim war losses totaling 5.1 million, with German casualties estimated at 3.8 million and British French tolls adding about 1.3 million. The piece argues German losses are far below enemy estimates, noting Somme engagements and large troop rotations.
Washington considers funds to run country in 1914
President Wilson and Cabinet weigh revenue methods to meet anticipated deficits with concern over continuing Mexican border patrol costs and tight scrutiny of appropriation bills to minimize government expenses. Sparkman urged that rivers and harbors spending be limited to urgent needs.
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Associated Pees
Washington
Wilson
Sparkman
House
Nevada official returns from November election
The Associated Press from Reno reports official state returns show Wilach with 17 776 votes and Hughes with 12 127. The dispatch notes November election results finalized by state authorities.
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Nevada
Associated Press
Reno
Wilach
Hughes
Frange Stands With British Ally Amid Peace Offer Talks
Paris dispatch reports Frange and Britain aligning as entente replies to Germany suggest a possible peace offer. The fragment notes announced terms reach the manate and hints at serious consideration of ending hostilities.
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Paris
Germany
Two Hundred Trapped in Mine Explosion at Bruceville
About two hundred workers were entombed following a Bruceville mine explosion at 1 o clock. Rescue efforts ongoing as 150 injured and two dead are reported. Depth of workings is 400 feet. Apparatus and physicians dispatched to scene.
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Associated Preas
Vincennes
Ind
Boys Charged in Double Murder Near Mason City
Charley and Jack Thomas arrested as suspects in the murder of elderly John P. Booker and his wife in Mason City. Bloodhounds traced from Springfield to the Thomas home. shells and bullets matched cartridges in the Thomas gun. Fire attempted to conceal the crime. about $14,000 taken, several thousand unaccounted, both victims mutilated. The Thomases live on a farm owned by William Becker, husband of the slain woman.
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Mason City
Charley
Jack Thomas
John P. Booker
Springfeld
Thomas Boys
Hecker
Thomas
Thomax
William Becker
Becker
Wheat Prices Jump on Premier Speech Report
Chicago December 19. Wheat futures surged over seven cents as reports of the Premier's speech circulated, bolstered by a purported answer from Germany to Husnia, triggering notable market activity across trading floors.
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England
Answciated Press
Chicago
Germany
Husnia
American lives lost with ship Russian sunk in Mediterranean
London reports Seventeen American muleteers and thirteen crew members of the British transport ship Russian were killed when the vessel was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean on December 14. The British admiralty confirms the loss and notes the names were communicated to the American consul.
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Associated Prean
London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Horae
Oto OU and Mingle Pipe Line raise wages nationwide
Findlay Ohio dispatch from December 19 reports the Oto OU company and the Mingle Pipe Line Company increasing wages by one percent for employees earning up to a specified annual range. The move affects workers across the United States. A cold snap followed, with yesterday at 42 degrees and a low near 4.
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Assoviated Press
Findlay
Ohio
Oto OU Company
Mingle Pipe Line Company
United States
Dutch Demand Early Answer on Malik Question
A Hague dispatch reports the foreign minister says no reply has been made to the Dutch April 11 note regarding Malik's situation. It says England is ready to seek an understanding like the one with the United States to allow universities and public bodies in overseas countries access to German scientific and technical publications.
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New Nations
Nnson
Balfour
Robert Cecil
Baron Harding
War Council
Carson and
Milner
Malfour
Climpion
Northelme Aimcelf
Lloyd George
Londbury
Ilnoas
Postelder
Banda
London
Hague
Forign
Malik
England
United States
Joffre Hands Command to Gen Nivelle in Paris Dispatch
General Joffre turned over command of the French armies of the north and northeast to General Robert George Nivelle, recently named commander in chief. Joffre becomes president of the allied military council.
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Preas.i
Paris
Joffre
Robert George Nivelle
Allied Military Council
Senator Stone's Son Named Federal Judge Nominee
Washington dispatch reports Judge Kimbrough Stone of Kansas City, son of Senator Stone, selected by the president for nomination as United States circuit judge for the Eighth Circuit as pending Judge Rimer B Adams. A separate London item notes a warrant issued in Athens for the arrest of Veniaelos, the former prime minister, on high treason charges.
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Washington
Kimbrough Stone
Kansas City
Stone
United States
Rimer B Adams
Asmoensreneres
Zondon
Athans
Veniaelos
Pramier
Igh Tranaon
Hiram Johnson Certifies His Own U.S. Senate Election
Sacramento reports Governor Johnson certifies his own election to the United States Senate and mails a copy of the certificate to the president of the senate. The piece notes spending by Johnson and others, including Patton and Walter Mills the Socialist, and Congressman Clarence Lea for the Great district.
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Associated
Sacramento
Covernor Tohnson
United States Senate
Senate
Patton
Walter Mills
Clarence Lea
Death of John A. Thayer in Worcester at 73
Former Congressman John R. Thayer of Massachusetts and longtime New England Democrat died in Worcester today at age 73. He served in Congress and was a prominent figure in party circles, with his death marking the end of a notable political career.
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Worcester
Mansa
John R. Thayer
New England
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