U-Boat Situation Grips U S Inquiries To Britain On Arabia Status
The United States weighs a new note to Germany to clarify pledges in the Sussex case as differences in interpretation with Berlin surface. Washington seeks Britain’s information on the Arabia and Marina incidents, while Palermo affidavits are collected. Officials warn no final action yet. Germany reportedly plans wider submarine warfare.
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Washington, D C
Germany
Washington
Berlin
Lansing
Wilson
Aliho
State Department
Britain
United States
Great Britain
P. & O. Viner Arabia
Palermo
Arabia
Marina
Washington, D. C
Paper delivery error notice appears in city guide
The notice states the home delivery failed by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause and offers a free copy by calling $330. After 6:30 p.m. readers are advised to phone No. 2 to arrange a replacement copy.
Germany blames Belgian exile on British embargo
Berlin reports the German government defends transferring Belgian laborers as a social necessity amid the British embargo on Belgian overseas trade. It claims the measure preserves factories and alleviates idle belts, with about 645,500 Belgians wholly or partly jobless and 1.96 million dependents supported by public aid. France currency expenditures exceed 300 million francs, with 20 million francs needed monthly.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Belgium
Wilson to Address Social Workers in D C Tonight
President Wilson will speak at a conference on social insurance in Washington. Secretary Redfield presides with scheduled speakers Samuel Gompers of the AFL and George Pope of the National Association of Manufacturers. Today’s session covered old age and mothers pensions.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Social Insurance
Redfield
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
George Pope
National Association of Manufacturers
Population Surge in Hawaits Regions Reported by Gov Pinkham
Washington reports a population near 250000 with a 45714 rise since 191%, according to Gov. Pinkham's annual estimate. The Japanese group shows the largest increase, gaining 37248.
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Washington, D.C
Pinkham
Japan Aag Uo Navy Building Bigger Battleship, Senate Hearings
Washington reports Rear Admiral Badger stating Japan is constructing a larger, swifter battleship with 12 to 16 inch guns, exceeding American plans. He notes heavy armor remains vital, while British Warspite's survivability informs U.S. strategy. Admirals push for 23 knots, 49,090 ton class, yet caution speed raises costs.
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Washington, D. C
Japan
Badger
General Board
House Naval Committee
Warspits
Jutland
Beling
Admmiral
Fletcher
Attac
Commission Upholds Iowa Rail Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld class and commodity rates between Des Moines, Iowa and northwestern Missouri and Des Moines and Minnesota, with exceptions. It found Des Moines rates discriminated against the city in favor of Mississippi River crossings, affecting Mississippi River stations and beyond river adjustments.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Greater
Des Moines
ABD TO COME NEAR FUTURE AT BORDER SOON
An official order is expected within a few days as authorities indicate ABD will advance toward the border in the near future. The message emphasizes imminent movement and forthcoming government action.
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San Moines
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Fort Nes Moines
United States Army
Ft Iowa Infantry Regiment
Town Field Artillery
Brownsville
Tex
Amon
Guu
Funston
Iowa
Iisuel
Towa
Fort Des Moines
Logan
War Department
Fleet Artillery
Wattery A. Clinton
Jacob B E. Brandt
Davenport
Arthur M. Compton
Muscatine
Otto Mull
Ror S. Whitley
Clin
John E. Bartley
Tipton
George W. Ball
Yows City
Harry
Utley
Manchester
John F. Reads
Fairfield
Cedar Rapids
Dubeque
Wterloo
Cedar Rapid
Cedar Ranida
Charles Cit
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Burlington
Washington
Keokux
Wester Cit
Vinton
Camp Dodge
Lloyd George forms a new war council in Britain
The article reports David Lloyd George forming a war cabinet with Labour influence, naming the likely five members and outlining plans to reorganize the war effort. It notes his victory for Labour representation, the inclusion of ministers, and the intended scope of state control over transport and railways. It also covers responses from opposition and the expected challenges.
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London
George Vesberdex
Asquith
Order of the Garter
Lloyd-Georgie
David Lloyd-George
Labor Party
Lloyd-George
Avery
David Lloyd- George
Treasury
LE Wah Council
War Council
David Lioyd-George
Andrew Bonar Law
Admiralty
Edward Carson
Arthur Flenderson
Lord Derby
Mary Tloyd-George
Sir B Grey
Robert Nell
Lord Crewe
Labor
Triumph Po
Henderson
Macdonald
Philip Snowden
Wardle
Liabor
Lloyd-Gerorge
Yuest
Tand
Mding
Te Tin
Yda George
Lab
Oss
Eowith Ow
Madison Square Garden Sold in Foreclosure Sale
New York City Madison Square Garden was auctioned for about 2 million dollars at foreclosure, with New York Insurance Company named as the sole bidder. The sale marks a pivotal transfer of the famed venue amid banking and property settlement actions.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Fairy Amusement
New Yo Insurance Company
National conference urges livestock market probe
Chicago Dec press summary reports the closing session of the fourth national convention on marketing and credits adopted a resolution urging Congress to investigate agriculture in the United States and specifically the marketing of live stock. The action reflects a broad push for federal inquiry into farm sectors and market practices.
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Chicago
Dec
Congress
United States
Cardinal Mercier confined in palace by German authorities
Amsterdam and London reports, through frontier correspondent, state Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium is confined to his palace by German authorities. The stated reason is his opposition to Belgian deportations, with authorities citing his actions as the basis for detention.
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Amsterdam
London
Her
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Pr Fraai
Wito Sais
Good Fellows Rally Centered at Lafayette Street
Good Fellows establish a central room at 617 Lafayette Street funded by Mrs Zielcher and supported by Halt-Wifelt chairs. W J Nichole Co provides free supplies as volunteers prepare for a year end drive. The group plans to stay open on weekdays to organize efforts for the upcoming motel day.
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Z. Cielcher
Guitara
W. J. Nichole Co
Good Fellows aid during Christmas in the city
Informal Arden woman and others describe Good Fellows efforts to comfort needy families this winter. Volunteers staff rooms and prepare gifts, with the telephonist line 1316 operated by Corn Belt Telephone. Workers tidy rooms daily, aiming to provide Christmas cheer to children and the distressed across the city, challenging wage limitations and job scarcity.
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Zar- Me
Fire destroys Kimball Building in Cedar Rapids
Fire at 3 a.m. wipes out the Kimball Office Building in Cedar Rapids causing extensive damage estimated near a million dollars. Guests in nearby hotels flee. Merchants National Bank owners vow immediate rebuilding. losses include Frazer Drug, Reynolds Clothing, Borson Jewelry and Thorapgon Clothing firms with insured totals cited.
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Kimball
Cedar
Cedar Rapids
Dec
Ollowing
Frazer Drug Company
Theernolds (Lothing Company
Borson Jewelry
Merchants National Bank
Dr Newton Accepts Call to London Church
Dr Newton, who came to Cedar Rapids in 1908 and expanded the Liberal church, announced he will accept the call of the Temple London to become its pastor. He previously preached in England and will begin work in the coming spring at a compensation similar to his current earnings.
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Coast Raphi
Tee
Doreps Fort
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Tempe. Londes
Dr. Newwitt
London
Newspaper price increases approved by trade group
Boston mass December meeting of the National Advertisers Association adopted resolutions approving reasonable increases in the selling price of periodicals and newspapers due to higher white paper costs.
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Boston
Mass
Topiday
Government Plan Court Action On High Cost Of Living
Federal probes into rising prices focus on how prosecutions against coal speculators should proceed. United States Attorney Anderson leads the inquiry with cabinet discussions and an aim to form recommendations for Congress. Headquarters are set, with investigation guidance issued nationwide. House commerce committees defer action on related bills after holidays.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Andersons
Anderson
Eamen
Oliver F. Pagan
Department of Justice
Housh
Congress
House Commerce Coramitites
Plan Fight Against Suffrage Amendment
The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage held meetings in Washington to discuss plans for opposing the federal suffrage amendment and to elect officers. Reports from suffrage states suggest only a small proportion of women voted in the recent general election and in some places their votes did not noticeably affect political conditions.
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Washington, D.C
der. S
National Association
Congress action overview from senate committees
At noon the interstate commerce committee eyed railroad legislation and began work to establish prohibition for the District of Columbia. Millery and naval committees continued apprenticeship bill talks. Sergeant-at-arms arranged funeral for Representative Tribune of Georgia Tateratats. Foreign commerce panel decided not to take up anti high cost of living proposals before the holiday recess.
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Senate
Beck
District of Columbia
Millery and
Naval Committees
Suffren, French Battleship Lost In War
London reports Germany and Austria offer aid to Greece for land links if war declared. Romanian retreat continues as Teutons seize prisoners and guns. the French battleship Suffren is missing with 730 crew. Paris reports Verdun attacks fail. Greece blockade set for tomorrow morning. 730 men aboard the Suffren, last seen near Lorient.
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Switzerland
Rome
Germany
Austria
Greece
Enj Tenue
Roumania
Teutoniatarees
German War Office
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Moldavia
Galata
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Lorient
Brittany
Verdun Berlin
Verdun
Berlin
Dena
Ludova
Trotus
War Office
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Gion
Stravina
Athens
Bec
Constantine
Suffren
Minister of Marine
Sufren
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Tulon
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