German reply on deportation defends action
Germany protests US accusations over Belgian deportations arguing misinformed America and social necessity. It cites British blockade as main cause of unemployment affecting about 1.29 million Belgians and says compelled labor orders in Brussels were approved by the Hague, carried out with consideration and without harshness.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
State Department
United States
Berlin
United States of America
Belgium
Brussels
Hague
U S Submarine Grounded in Fog Near Humboldt Bay
Eureka Calif Dec 14 The United States submarine H 3 commanded by Lieut Commander H R Bogusch went ashore in fog early today on a shoal in Humboldt Bay. The diver rolled heavily this morning at a 45 degree angle, but watchers ashore heard the diver whistle three blasts All is well.
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Eureka
Cal
United States
H. R. Bogusch
Humboldt Bay
Man Dies in Hotel Fire at Stark Hotel Cedar Rapids
William Black of Fairfax died in a Cedar Rapids hotel fire that destroyed the Stark lodging house early today. More than twenty lodgers fled to the street without clothing as the blaze spread quickly. Black reached the street safely but suffocated when he tried to return for his clothes. Fire cause not yet determined.
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Cedar Rapids
William Black
Fairfax
Stark
Black
There Is Lots of Work for Good Fellows to Do
Tales of charity and need flood the Good Fellows editor as readers send letters about poverty in Waterlo o and neighboring towns. A Water loo grocery counter tale shows a poor boy and girl with worn shoes and ragged clothes, illustrating widespread want as winter approaches. The piece urges Ambassadors Extraordinary to help and support families facing hardship.
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Good Fellows
City of
Waterloo
Good Fellows Club Seeks Toys for Waterloo Children
Informal order urges donations to help Waterloo children have Christmas and winter gifts. Committee expands, headquarters at 517 Lafayette Street prepares, volunteers asked to bring dolls and toys to the center, contact via telephone 1316.
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Waterloo
Good
Lafayette Street
Roumanians Pressed by Mackensen’s Men Frontwide
Berlin dispatch reports Romanians pressed by Field Marshal von Mackensen as German forces push toward the Buzeu and clear southern Wallachia south of the Bucharest Tehernavoda line. Quiet on other fronts with a possible Entente reply in early stage.
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Germany
Mackensen
Roumania
von Mackensen
Buzeu
Berlin
Wallachia
Great Wallachia
Bucharest-Tehernavoda
Argonne
Macedonia
France to enact total ban on hard liquor nationwide
Paris reports Premier Briand declared the government will use decrees during wartime to suppress alcohol nationwide. The measure excludes wines and beers, with broad support and applause as deputies approve extending prohibition to all consumption in the country.
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Paris
France
Tert
Officit
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Temarke
Magieras
Wilson to Get One West Virginia Vote
West Virginia officially reports Charles E. Hughes carried the state by a 2721 plurality and Wilson will receive one electoral vote. Col S A Scott, on the ticket after J W Dawson’s resignation, was defeated. Women’s suffrage failed by a larger margin than in 1912, with 63450 votes for and 261607 against.
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Charleston
W. Va
Charles E. Hughes
West Virginia
Wilson sIi
Col. S. A. Scott
J. W. Dawson
Orlando Depue
Britain seeks new war loan of 2 billion pounds
London reports Premier Bonar Law states no peace proposals from central powers have been received and that Entente allies demand reparations and preparation. He notes a 400 million pound credit vote focuses on finances while peace advocates press for Germany talks. An extra one million men are added to the tank corps in the current year.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
House of Lords
House of Commons
A. Bonar Law
Lloyd George
Jasaeile
Deputa
Germany
Althoit
Great Britain
Russia
France
Wa Credit
Arm Services
Berlin
Mercury Falls Across Iowa To Subzero Depths
Waterloo endured a severe cold wave with readings as low as 11 below zero while Charles City reported 14 below at 6am. Des Moines noted subzero starts and a slow rise later, with widespread Iowa temperatures staying below zero. Relief was forecast as temperatures edge upward.
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Waterloo
Altha
Wataerico
Charles City
Des Moines
Dac
Weneser
Iowa
Tam
Senate passage of literacy test immigration bill
Washington Dec. 14 The immigration bill with a strict literacy test for admission of aliens passed the Senate 64 to 7 and now goes to conference. It had previously been vetoed by three presidents and passed the House last session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Big Breaks In Stock Market On Peace Talk
New York reports severe breaks in the stock market as Teutonic peace proposals raise fears for munition and steel earnings. After worsened declines at noon, liquidation pours out, signaling urgent selling pressure.
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New York
Congress Action Brief on Immigration and Railroad Legislation
The Senate resumed debate on immigration and the Interstate Commerce Committee decided to hold further hearings on President Wilson's railroad legislative recommendations after the holidays. Leaders met at noon and agreed to a Christmas recess from December 22 to January 2, with the executive appropriation bill discussed.
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Benate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Wilson
Devatea Tepisleiter
Junctal
German Press Sees One More Year of War Ahead
Berlin reports that German peace overtures are viewed with caution by the press. While some papers suggest the offer shows strength and may push neutrals toward acceptance of responsibility, most foresee entente rejection or only conditional acceptance after further inquiry.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Kreuz Zeitung
Entente
George E Newton Dies in Motor Truck Accident
George I Newton a prominent Waterloo plumber was killed when a delivery truck overturned on Kimball Avenue. A broken front axle spring caused loss of control and Newton was pinned under the wreckage with a broken neck. He was 55, survived by a widow and four children. funeral plans pending word from his brother.
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George I. Newton
G. Newton &'S Go
Kimball Avenue
Fourth Street
Newton
Mr. Smith
Water Street
F. A. Ferguson
OC. M. Smith
Ruby
Ralph
Aliiee
Wanda
F. B. Newton
Matt ©. Hannan
Waterloo
Emery Newton
Baltimore
George E. Newton
Parley
Carrie Pinson
Petersen Bros
Soldiers Rejoice at Peace Effort
German peace note released to reserves and front line troops via improvised bulletins sparks spontaneous joy among soldiers. Some doubt remains on Entente acceptance, but timing is seen as timely and likely to renew commitment if rejected.
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Berlin
Lomlon
Briand warns against German peace proposals
Paris December 14 Premier Briand denounces the German peace offer as a trap and asks for expanded powers to continue the war He says France will not mobilize as Germany plans and recalls that 1916 showed French victory may come after long effort The chamber later votes confidence in the new government and Briand outlines cabinet reorganization and a permanent war committee to boost production
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Paris
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
France
Allied Conference
M. Briand
M. Priand
High Cost Probe Favorably Reported by House Panel
Washington December 14 The Bor land resolution ordering the federal trade commission to investigate all angles of the high cost of living including production capacity and possible anti trust violations was favorably reported today by the house judiciary committee.
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Washington
Borland
Federal Trade Commission
United States
House
Canada backs vigorous war pursuit in peace note
Ottawa reports Canada will stand with Britain and the empire for continued war effort until ultimate victory. A German peace proposal note to the Entente is transmitted by the United States to President Wilson for possible action and consideration.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
George Fos
Dominion
Lloyd-George
Empire
Washington, D. C
United States
Wilson
Berlin
Reichstag
Whitlock
Belgium
Sharp
Page
Guthrie
Francis
France
England
Japan
Russia
Mischa Elman Injured in Street Car Crash
Mischa F man noted violinist was injured today in New York when a tax icab collided with a street car. His scalp was cut by flying glass and he was taken to hospital to dress the wound. His hands were uninjured but the accident may force cancellation of engagements for about a month.
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New York
Mischa Fman
Elman
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