Lodge and Senate Debate on Wilson Peace Note Delayed
The Senate again deferred action on Senator Hitchrook's resolution to indorse Wilson's peace note. Lodge attacked Count von Bernstorff over a published German Christmas message, creating a sensation. Hitchcock led the pro resolution with support from South, while Borah opposed action as risky. A Gal linger substitute seeks a milder expression of humanity and hope for peace. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
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Hitchcock Resolutions Endorse Wilson Peace Notes
Two Hitchcock resolutions urge Senate endorsement of the President's December 18 diplomatic notes to belligerents. One resolution lingers in foreign relations. the second, expected to pass, declares Senate support for sending notes and seeking terms for peace negotiations reflecting public sentiment.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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House Visits Wilson to Discuss Peace Terms
Col. EB House, President Wilson's adviser, arrives at the White House amid secrecy as entente replies to peace terms are awaited. Reports from London mention Count Andrassy asserting the central powers will share their terms with Wilson, while U.S. lawmakers move to probe a stock leak tied to the peace note amid busy congressional maneuvering.
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Budapest
Amsterdam
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196 Warships Destroyed Report From Overseas News
Berlin reports via wireless that 196 hostile war ships have been sunk since the war began, including the French battleship Gaulois. Of these, 125 were British totaling 565,200 tons. The statement notes auxiliary cruisers and special ships are not counted.
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Sayville
France
New Mexico Policy Conferees Report Failure
President Wilson hears a deadlocked Mexican American joint commission as US policy shifts. Withdrawal of Pershing forces and sending Henry Fletcher as ambassador to Mexico City are seriously considered. Gen. Scott and Gen. Bliss confer on recall while the right to reenter Mexico is reserved.
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Bliss
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Mexico
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Carranza
Henry P. Fletcher
Lane
J. R. Mott
George Gray
Joint Commission
Luis Cabrera
Yenacio Bonillas
Alberto J. Pani
War Department
Gen. Scott
Gen. Bliss
Baker
Atlantic City
Senate
Wealthy bachelor linked to Maizie Colbert murder
Philadelphia report says an arrest is expected within 24 hours in the apartment killing of Maizie Colbert, artist’s model. Detectives pursue a single missing link, with rumors pointing to a wealthy upstate bachelor under surveillance for perfume habit and jealousy. fingerprints and perfume-scented clues are being checked amid claims of a multimillion inheritance.
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Maizie Colbert
Capt. Tate
Miss Colbert
U S Protest Over Raid on Drama Macedonia Air Campaign
The British admiralty quotes German wireless service saying the United States protests Britain over the bombing of Drama in Macedonia by British airmen. The report notes German propaganda tactics and details a delay in bombing the Drama road and the airdrome after a German minister's message, with officials ejected from Athens having left for their destination.
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Allies Prepare Peace Terms Indicated in Expected Reply
Westminster Gazette warns neutrals about the war’s next steps as Berlin explains a forthcoming Allied note to President Wilson. The article notes the allies will define their preliminaries for peace, contrasting their stance with Germany’s negative terms.
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Slavs Recapture Three Villages Southwest of Rimnik
Russian and Roumanian forces repelled enemy assaults on the Moldavian frontier and near the Kasino River. German and Turkish units pressed in Dobrudja with gains reported at Matehin Itjila Barsescang and other positions while a drumfire bombardment accompanied a gas attack near Fokshani.
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Murguia’s Force Driven Off Near Horcasitas
Reports from Paso indicate a clash between a Villa scouts detachment and part of Gen Francisco Murguia’s column near Horcasitas thirty miles south of Chihuahua City. Murguia reportedly sent trains back to Chihuahua while his rear guard fortifies Santa Rosalia. Dieguez moves against Villa in Laguna district as Villa plans to set up a northern government. advisers head to the border to join him. Juarez troops are rushed to Chihuahua City by coal-powered trains.
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Sixteen Men Entombed in Idaho Mine Disaster
An explosion at the Pittsburgh and Idaho mine in Leadore Idaho left two dead and sixteen miners trapped with their fate unknown. Rescue efforts were underway as officials investigated the cause and conditions inside the mine.
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Lodge Opposes Peace Note and House Probes
In today’s index, Col. House visits the president as the House orders a leak report. Radical policy shifts in Mexico ahead, and Roosevelt faces a stirring peace note. German reports claim a match in Taken, while Carranza's agent is arrested. Local notices and theater listings fill the rest.
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Roosevelt Attacks Wilson Note Immoral and Hypocritical
Col Theodore Roosevelt denounces President Wilson's peace note as immoral and a boon to Germany. He praises Rep Augustus Gardner for backing a pledge to probe a Wall Street leak while criticizing State Department interpretations and the Daniels and Baker role. He warns against meddling in European affairs and stock market manipulation.
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War Court Rebukes Social Leader Over War Office Influence
London Jan 3 an army scandal reports Mrs Cornwallis West exerted power at the war office to aid Lieut Barrett of the Welsh Fusiliers. The court censured officers including Gen Cowans and Gen Mackinnon for interference, while Barrett was transferred after a remonstrance. Gen Thomas was cleared. the report condemns her discreditable conduct and boasting of influence. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.
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