Swedens Peace Note Reaches Belligerents and Neutrals
In a dispatch from The Hague Sweden has sent a peace note to belligerents and neutrals in response to President Wilson. German agents arrived at The Hague to arrange for delegates to a conference, while U S officials noted Sweden's note and weighed Germany's reply to Wilson. The press describes mixed responses, with diplomats cautioning patience as terms and conditions remain unsettled and the path to negotiations unclear. The report cites various European outlets and notes that no formal German terms have been delivered.
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British Comment On Berlin Reply
London reports quote British press on Germany's reply to President Wilson. The Standard warns against neglecting Germany's peace maneuvers while anticipating a firm but courteous response and renewed wartime effort. The Wall Street Journal notes Germany's diplomacy shaping American influence and Munich-style balance of power.
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Damaged Wireless Stations Reported In Mexico
Washington December 27 reports say Major General Pershing's Mexican command suffered heavy equipment damage from a Christmas storm. Wireless posts at Colonia Dublan and El Valle were blown down, plus Field Hospital No. 3 and the commissary storehouse. Telecommunication lines were interrupted and tentage destroyed. Washington moved to end the Mexican American joint conference as Carranza had not replied to protocol ratification. Secretaries Lane and Mott plan to meet Gray to finalize the end details.
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Winter Tornado Toll and Fears for Tucker Convict Farm
Winter tornado swept central Arkansas with at least a score of tragedies and major property damage. Dead include Albert L. Swartz near England and children Choice Padgett Frances Snow near Carlisle. Two black workers near Pine Dur and Sherrill, plus others near ExpLand and Pine Dud, are unconfirmed. Convict farm at Tucker may be wiped out with 325 inmates unaccounted. Keo settlement near Tucker reported seventeen deaths. details vary. Tornado followed four mile wide path north of Pine Dam, moving toward Des Arc area. lightning sparked many building fires.
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Major Clayton Dies at Border Training at Fort Sam Houston
Wannington December 27 Major Powell Clayton once with the state war department and recently assigned to the Fifth Cavalry on the Mescal border died at Fort Sam Houston Texas from injuries sustained two weeks earlier while schooling his horse to take the hurdle on the drill field Major Clayton was a former Governor Clayton of Arkansas El Paso December 17 Private Ryan D Peary of the Fourth Oborne Infantry Company 10 died yesterday at Port Bliss of pneumonia father to Marvy Peary of Prospect Ohio
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Villa's Troops Occupy Torreon and Paso Texas
Dec 27. Carranza Consul Brave confirms Villa forces occupy Torreon and Paso, with Torreon evacuated by Gen Talaymante and 1,570 troops due to opposing forces. Rumors of deals with Chihua hua City commanders denied. Obregon has joined Carranza to oppose Villa, provoking Villa’s fear of Obregon’s power.
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King Alfonso Pleads Repatriation Of Belgian Workers
Madrid dispatch to the Ratto agency reports King Alfonso has persuaded Germany to repatriate a large group of Belgian workers deported during the war. The Spanish ambassador at Berin telegraphed the action and will continue efforts.
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Arizona battleship repair to take seven weeks
New York December 2. The damaged turbine of the battleship Arizona will take about seven weeks to repair. Engine rooms are assembling replacement blades while work proceeds at the New York navy yards. The Arizona is capable of speed and is among the navy’s fastest ships as officers note.
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Von Mackensen 15 Making New Headway Toward Great Grain Storehouse
Berlin reports five day battle in eastern Wallachia resulted in Russian line breaches along a 17 kilometer front south west of Rimnik Sarat. Von Mackensen advances toward Braila and the lower Danube, Filipecht capture nearing Braila. Dobrudja troops hammer Alatchin bridgehead opposite Mralla as operations continue on Verdun front with artillery and air activity.
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General Joffre Made Marshal
Parla December 44 a met adil] In a decree signed December 2 and December 13, 1916, General Joffre was made marshal of France and named commander of all French forces except the eastern front. He will act as technical adviser to the government on war direction. The decree also removes Premier Briand and names Lyautey as minister of war and Lacaze as minister of marines.
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Railroad Men Keeping Quiet Declares No Concessions
New York December 27 railroad managers vow to pursue any action that blocks court proceedings on the Adamson eight hour law. Workers are told payrolls after January 1 will reflect the law once the Supreme Court rules, with no compromise on wages before a decision. The New York Central notice mirrors nationwide postings, detailing that back pay will follow any constitutional affirmation.
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Four Greek ships held up by U boat
Four Greek steamships named Oraltres Acta des Inaroping and Contanitie were halted by a German submarine while bound from America with wheat and corn. They were allowed to enter Lac Painns Canary Tarands only after agreeing to discharge their cargoes, amid the wartime disruption.
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