Three Million Shares Sold By Wall Street Operators
New York December 22 tumultuous stock day as peace hopes and wartime fears trigger crushing declines. Futures and prices plummet with United States Steel and other leaders slumping, brokers overwhelmed by selling pressure and margins failing. Record 3,176,000 shares traded as panic spreads across the floor.
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Britain startled by note of Pres Wilson
London reports a still shocking reaction as President Wilson's note to Germany sparks surprise across government, parliament, and press. Ambassadors, officials, and the public react to news of American stance on peace and European affairs amid tense diplomacy.
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London Surprised by Wilson's Note
The House of Commons heard that no statement would be issued on President Wilson's note until allied members were consulted. The public was surprised by the silence with peace talks paused unless terms are defined. Evening News calls the note "No" and deems the reply surprising.
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Reserves Grow By Half a Billion in Nations Banks
United States banks in 33 cities across 22 states added about 550 million dollars to reserves between September 12 and November 17, a rise noted by Controller Wie. New York leads with 25 banks surpassing 20 million each, followed by Pennsylvania and several others, reflecting broad expansion across major institutions. Five men were named for the Shipping Board, including William Denman and Bernard N. Baker, with appointments to the government body announced by the President. Mike Beesley, 39, died at the county hospital from pneumonia after being moved from Stanhattan, with initial notes of a possible earlier life in Provo, Utah.
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Fighting on fronts stalls as winter weather slows push
Amid halted fighting on several fronts, winter weather reduces activity. British forces press toward Kut and Amara on the Tigris as they aim to renew the advance toward Baghdad. The capture of Elarish signals a broader effort to shield the Suez Canal region from further incursions.
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Villa at Torreon battle update reported from El Paso
Associated Press reports at 4 o'clock this morning that Villa s forces attacked Torreon region with heavy fighting continuing. The bloody clash near Hermosillo, 25 miles north, suggests Villa moved south while Bermejo garrison retreated toward Torreon.
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Buffalo Bill Ill From Nervous Breakdown
The article reports that Col. Willie F Cody known as Buffalo Bill is seriously ill from a nervous breakdown at his daughter's Denver home, age about 70, with a cold. Doctors give a fighting chance for recovery and note the day’s high and low temperatures in Denver.
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Editor questions Wilson health amid war satire in Globe
London dispatch notes The Globe mocks President Wilson by doubting his illness while recalling German atrocities in Belgium and Serbia. The satirical editor relies on irony to comment on U S leadership during World War I.
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Bucharest Not The End Of The Trail
Berlin dispatch reports Field Marshal von Mackensen replying to Emperor William's telegram of congratulations on Bucharest's capture. He says Bucharest was one goal but not the final one, signaling continued military aims in the campaign.
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President Wilson Notes Neutrality Anew In War Talks
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Lansing issued two statements on President Wilson’s peace note. The first sparked confusion by implying possible war, while the second clarifies the note does not signify a shift from neutrality. Officials at the White House and State Department weighed how to phrase further comments.
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Ten Lose Lives in Kansas Fire at Masonic Home
Wichita dispatch reports a fatal Kansas fire at a Masonic fraternity home killing ten people and leaving nine survivors. A defective furnace is suspected. four bodies recovered include adults possibly Jess Brown and wife of Wichita and Frank Ferrin and wife of Atchison. Gertrude Weigele, 26, is missing.
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Christmas Day in Camp Celebrates Largest US Army Event Abroad
From FIELD HEADQUARTERS Mexico Dec 22 the army plans its greatest Christmas outside the United States three days off duties thousands of presents a decorated tree a 85 foot flagpole pike tree a 200 voice chorus and a beef barbecue. Meanwhile Oakland reports Dorothy Atkinson Tacoma and Blanche McCormack Berkeley extinguished a fire in a girl dormitory causing little damage. London dispatch notes the British steamer Intonus 6300 tons owned in Melbourne sunk in government service.
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Neutrals in Europe urged to act on US appeal
By Associated Press Washington sees growing belief that the United States aims to be a clearing house for neutral views. Diplomatic notes and discussions at the State Department suggest Enteente diplomats may advise their governments to respond in a friendly manner. Charge Grew reported the note was delivered in Berlin today.
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Soldier of Fortune Ends Eventful Career
James J. O'Kelly, nationalist member of the House of Commons, dies at age 71 in London. He fought in the Franco-Prussian War, served in the United States Army, and took part in Indian campaigns generations ago.
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Quarantine Ordered for Tonopah Dogs and Cats
W B Mack state quarantine officer declares Tonopah under quarantine for dogs and cats due to a deadly infectious disease. Residents must confine all pets to home premises. Tonopah peace officers to impound runaways and prosecute owners. A. Gholson of the Nevada state police, with J D Jefferson, to enforce the order.
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Parliament Prorogued Amid Silent Question on Note
London December 23 Parliament was prorogued without members being given further information regarding the president s note. The king s speech expressed confidence in ultimate victory and closed the session with limited debate.
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Russian forces retreat as Teutons press in Dobrudja
Petrograd dispatch reports a renewed Russian withdrawal in northern Dobrudja as Teutonic troops attack along the entire front with superior numbers, forcing a retreat northward.
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Representative Wood Seeks Probe Into Stock Fluctuations
Washington December 22 Representative Wood a Republican from Indiana introduced a resolution asking Congress to investigate the conflicting interpretations braced upon the president note by the state department to determine if any high official or relative profited from the stock fluctuations.
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Sunk by Destroyers
Paris dispatch reports the German submarine US has been sunk by destroyers near Nantes on December 22, according to a brief Associated Press item.
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