Oil Exports to Holland Reflect UK Diplomacy Efforts
Lord Robert Dee told the House of Commons that oil exports from England to Holland rose since the coalition formed but no refined oil had been exported recently. He argued margarine supply and Dutch trade rights justified measures, claiming periodic audits and tighter controls to prevent smuggling to Germany while maintaining neutral trade peace.
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Parker and Roosevelt Align On Ford Peace Program
The Washington Post reports Parker and Roosevelt share views on Henry Ford and his peacetime plan. The colonel expresses reluctant agreement with Parker, calling Ford's Europe trip dubious and a discreditable prospect for the United States.
City councils panel backs big loan for improvements
Philadelphia December 2 the finance committee reports favorably an ordinance for a 1100 loan for improvements to be submitted to the voters in a special election on February 14.
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Bought a Clean Collar for Peace Trip Dr. Stearn Sues Ford
Dr Monea Stearn claims a telegram canceling his Henry Ford peace ship invitation was miscommunicated and plans to sue Ford for 50000 if the invitation is not formally withdrawn. He recalls spending on passport collar and life preserver costs and vows action if denied boarding. He awaits further word from Ford and contemplates other legal steps.
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Philadelphia
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Henry Ford
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Louis P. Lochner
Seizure Stirs Argentina By British Action
Buenos Aires in December reports the chamber approved interpellation of the government over Britain's seizure of the coasting passenger steamer Presidente Mitre. The German capital connection drew sharp commentary from the Razon as it urged a diplomatic accord with the United States to push England to modify shipping and trade measures affecting Argentina and other nations.
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Razon
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Shipping Bill Conference Deliberates New Navy Auxiliaries Plan
A high level meeting reviewed a proposed shipping bill creating a merchant marine board to steer deep water traffic and authorize ships for naval auxiliary use. Secretaries McAdoo Redfield Fletcher and Alexander, Thurman and Bertholf attended. Differences from last year’s failed bill were explained. A follow up session is expected next week as McAdoo plans to brief President Wilson.
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Ford Courtin Holland Plan for Peace Talks at Hague
Henry Ford arrived in New York and outlined a plan to create a permanent unofficial court at The Hague. The body would include five delegates from each neutral nation and the United States to discuss strategies for ending the war, but not to propose terms to belligerents. Ford shifted from a Christmas deadline to a cautious, ongoing effort.
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Lilly Hinton Found Dead At Linwood Home In Atlantic City
Atlantic City reports actress Lilly Hinton, once a celebrated star twenty years ago, was found dead at her Linwood country home tonight. Heart failure listed as the cause.
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Clarke-Pomerene clash threatens party split in Senate
Debate on cloture rules spills into Senate organization as supporters and opponents clash over limited debate and two thirds binding on caucus actions. Proponents warn of a possible force bill threat while anxious leaders seek a Monday agreement and smooth opening.
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Reports on President's Message Shake Wall Street Stocks
New York stock traders fretted over supposed elements of the coming presidential address to Congress. Rumors, spread from Washington, spurred selling and pulled down steel shares such as United States Steel from 87% to 84% amid broader declines.
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Congress
Wilson
If Financial
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United States
No Bank Plan Exclusive Suit Dismissed
Justice McCoy dismissed the Industrial Finance Corporation versus Community Savings and Loan Company suit seeking an injunction against Morris Plan methods. He ruled private monopolies of banking plans cannot be tolerated and allowed amendment within 19 days. Attorneys H. H. Moss R. H. McNeil for the loan company. Frank J. Hogan for the corporation.
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Orphanage Plan Approved By Slavonic Society
President Albert P Mamatey of the National Slavonic Society of America announces plans to build a $50 000 orphanage and aged member home at St Marys Md These plans will be presented at the Scranton convention next year and construction will start shortly The project was delayed by a court fight over an election but current officers were upheld.
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Washington Post
Pittsburgh
Albert P. Mamatey
National Slavonic Society of America
St. Marys
Scranton
Kitchener Keeps War Minister Post Amid Cabinet Rumors
London December 2 Premier Asquith answered in the house of commons that Lord Kitchener has resumed his duties as war minister. Kitchener did not visit King George today but attended a war council meeting and a cabinet session. He returned from a Near East and Rome trip and likely reported on it.
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Paria
Hayes Monument Dedication Invites White House Guest
Col Webb C Hayes son of President Hayes Senator Pomerene and Representative Overmyer invited President Wilson to Fremont Ohio for the dedication of the Hayes monument next spring. Wilson replied he would attend if possible.
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British censors aim to block American stock quotes to Europe
Berlin reports the Overseas News Agency says British censors try to bar cable transmission of American stock exchange news to the European continent. They aim to keep European nations from American quotations while using some American securities to mask the pound sterling's status.
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Sayville
American Stock Exchange
British to Try American Trader Charged for Trading with Enemy
Edward Weinacht formerly European manager for Adams Express Company and later involved in Sutherland international dispatch was committed for trial today on a charge of trading with an enemy. Bail was set at 6000 dollars.
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London
Edward Weinacht
Adams Express Company
Sutherland International Dispatch
New York
St Johns Alumni Get Together at Northwest DC College
St John s College alumni held a reunion at the college building 1225 Vermont Avenue Northwest last night. Rev Brother Alfred welcomed attendees as P T Moran spoke as a special guest. J Bowden Duryee announced another reunion and an Easter banquet. Paul A Hines sang and Charles A Schoeneman played violin with a monologue by John O.
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St. John’s College
Vermont Avenue Northwest
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J. Bowden Duryee
Paul A. Hines
Charles A. Schoeneman
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