Entente reply to peace notes sparks Washington debate
Washington officials weigh the impact of the Entente's forthcoming reply to President Wilson's peace note as neutral powers like Spain hint at avoiding joint neutral action. Secretary Lansing declines to discuss timelines or terms while the German embassy cautions the result hinges on the Entente's response and hints the war could last another year.
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Kaiser Praises Army and Navy for 1916 Victories
Emperor William issues a year end order to the army and navy praising their 1916 successes. He notes defeats of enemy hopes, Roumanian campaign glory, and the Skagerrak naval victory. He expresses confidence in continued triumphs in the new year and invokes divine support.
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Greece Supports Peace Efforts as King Condemns War
In Athens King Constantine sends text of Greece’s peace note to President Wilson via American minister Croppers, pledging to aid a negotiated peace while stressing Greece endured heavy neutral hardships. The Greek government will formally back Wilson’s proposals as both nations seek an end to the bloodshed. In Petrograd the Duma session ends with a united stance against disorganization and praise for Zemstvo work amid war pressures.
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Predicts New Irish Revolt if Peace Not Restored
John D. Moore of Friends of Irish Freedom warns of a new Irish revolt unless peace is quickly secured. He decries an international alliance such as the League to Enforce Peace and says opposition will resist any move to draft Irishmen into British service. Germany may aid Ireland. Brig. Gen. Henry Parsons dies at 79 in Marlboro.
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Tenants Strike Over Bronx Rent Increase
A mass meeting in New York reports a strike by tenants in the Bronx against a $1 monthly rent raise from landlords owning about 200 properties. Three hundred families sign a pledge to resist eviction, plan sheltering elsewhere, and fund legal fees. Women attendees urged orderly conduct and to act as pickets against renting from evicted buildings.
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Artillery Duel on the Carso and Gorizia Area
In the Carso and mountains east of Gorizia there was the usual artillery fight yesterday. Direct hits set off an enemy ammunition depot, an official announcement said. The report came from Tome on December 31.
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Teutons Near Braila as Plans to Strike Deepen
Berlin reports a Teutonic push in Roumania threatens Braila and Matchin on the Danube. German forces claim gains in Moldavia and Dobrudja with several heights and positions captured while Russians retreat to new lines. Heavy fighting continues as reinforcements arrive on multiple fronts.
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25000 Actors to Strike New Year Holiday Action
New York reports 25000 vaudeville actors will strike tomorrow per Gordon Whyte White Rats publicity agent. Hotel and restaurant chefs who planned to join will stay at work after securing demands. Three thousand waiters remain on strike though 4500 have returned to work. Strikes concentrate in the downtown East Side area.
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Briardene Crew Forced to Aid Sinking by German Sub
Capt. Faulkner, survivor aboard St Louis, recounts December 1 attack off Kirkwall in which Briardene and nine other ships were sunk. German submarine ordered crew to abandon ship and load bombs onto the Briardene, which exploded and sank. Cited tally: 31 ships lost in Kirkwall area across December 1 2 3.
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Long List of Naval and Military Honors Announced
London January 1 reports a New Year honors list with Gen Sir Douglas Haig named field marshal, Sir Henry Seymour Rawlinson promoted to general, and Maj Gen Jan Christian Smuta in Haifa Africa named honorary lieutenant general.
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Peace Plans Still in Abeyance Amid Global Tensions
Greece endorses peace move while Duma threatens government as Teutons near Braila. A model is slain in her boudoir and 31 ships sunk in three days with US mines yielding billions. Hospitals report physician strike and leak traced. McAdoo seeks 379 million dollars. Extra session anticipated. District troops celebrate spring reopening of Service School April 16.
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Tragic Fire Kills 46 at Quebec Feeble-Minded Home
A raging blaze at the St. Ferdinand de Walifax Institution in Megantia county Quebec killed forty five girls and a nun as panicked feeble minded pupils leaped from windows and perished in 20 degree below zero weather. Many others died from exposure as villagers and physicians from Victoriaville rushed to aid the refugees and assess damages likely above 206000 dollars.
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Juarez Menaced by Rebel Forces in Mexican Clash
Reports say rebel leaders Tamez Ochoa and Quevedo plan to attack Juarez tonight. Outposts and patrols on the Mexican side were strengthened. Fighting rages between 7,000 advance guard and Villa’s force as Villa sends thousands to Durango. Chihuahua city garrison is about 2,000. Rumor ties Gen. Miguel Ieguez to Carranza efforts north from Sonora.
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Rush to Laredo As Mexican Rebels Reported
Mexican revolutionists allegedly demanded Nuevo Laredo’s surrender tomorrow, Carranza officials deny it tonight. Four hundred troops arrived from Matamoros to reinforce the border garrison while Texas border patrol is strengthened. Unclear which faction made the demand. Nine refugees arriving after eleven days from Torreon say constitutional garrisons in Torreon district joined Villa forces.
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EXTRA SEColON LOOMS RAIL BILLS TO BRING FIGHT
Congress reconvenes to tackle railroad legislation urged by President Wilson to supplement the Adamson act and to meet a large Treasury deficit for fiscal 1918. Hearings on strike prevention and arbitration begin tomorrow before the Interstate Commerce Committee, with Newlands pushing for swift action. The revenue measures include higher income tax, tariff tweaks, and broader internal taxes as lawmakers rush to clear nine big appropriations and other bills before March adjournment. A Queretaro report mentions possible troop movement but lacks confirmation.
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