Allied and American leaders pressed over Wilson note
Paris reports a near completion of an Entente reply to German peace proposals detailing allies grievances and central powers duties. London papers scrutinize President Wilson and Secretary Lansing notes, arguing over concealed motives and the two sides' alleged aims versus acts of war.
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Paris
Germany
Petit Parisien
Wilson
Lansing
Stephen Picton
Petit Journal
Bern
United States
London
Washington
Lansiing
Pelpy
Congress
Good Fellows Cheer Is Being Distributed
Distribution of the Good Fellows remembrances began this morning and will continue until every home on the list has been visited. Contributions have grown to near a thousand dollars with many individuals and groups donating gifts such as mittens, dolls, clothing, and apples from Cedar Heights.
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Brotherhood of Good Fellows
the Courier and Reporter
Good Fellows Fund
Rr. R. Snell
Cedar Heights
Good Fellows Jong Ust
Walker
Braniger
It’s spite work says Mrs Judd on fraud charge
Mrs Artilla Judd a Davenport College of Chiropractic instructor and one of ten indicted by a Chicago grand jury said the charges stemmed from spite by Dr John Sharp college president. The case alleges conspiracy to operate a confidence game and obtain money under false pretenses with the president Bennett an instructor White accused of taking cash from students seeking licensure. Farr who allegedly aided the ring turned state’s evidence claiming officials promised influence to help students pass the state board exam.
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Artilla Judd
Chicago
John Sharp
Davenport College of Chiropractic
Rev
I. Q. Bennett
J. B.svhite
Tillnois State Board
Fred JD. Farr
Grand Jury
St. Clair Drake
State Board
Litchfield Plant Announces Worker Stock Option and Pay Rise
The Litchfield Manufacturing company revealed plans to let employees buy stock as part of an ownership program and to begin a 10 percent wage increase starting January 1, 1917. Gold bonuses were distributed by seniority in the paint shop, ranging from $1 to $390, with more workers earning more than a year’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Parker Street
H. L. Litchfield
E. ©. Litchfield
Waterloo
Litchfield
Litchfield Company
Dutchmen on 1d roads get eight hour day
New York dispatch reports the federal arbitration board granting an eight hour day with pro rata overtime pay for switchmen, affecting 13 eastern railroads. The award raises wages by about 13 to 16 percent, but critics say it does not fully align with the Adamson law and its ten hour pay provision.
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New York
Federal Arbitration Board
Howry
Kjenks
Sven Jonger
G. K
Adamson
Conference Committee of Managers of the Railroad
Motion Picture Films Admitted to Mails Under New Rules
Washington announces motion picture films are now mailable under parcel post rates starting Jan. 1 with strict packing rules. Films must be shipped outside mall bags, in metal cases and spark proof boxes bearing a warning to keep fire and lights inward.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
German Pres Notes Split on Wilson Peace Plan
Berlin reports varied reactions to President Wilson's note to belligerents with some praising the move and others doubting its motives. Georg Bernhard calls US aims selfish, while neutral outright rejection of neutrals at a conference is urged. Entente response and prospects for peace are debated.
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Berlin
Wilaan
Tage‘Brntt
Georgs Hernhard
Wilson
America
England
Bint
Germany
Herr Bernhard
Lansing
Count Hevention
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
United States
Count Reventlow
Count von Reventlow
London
2 Presse
Amsterdam
Vienna Allgemeine Zeitung
Austria- Hungary
Britain to float new war loan of 18,000,000 pounds
London reports that the commonwealth plans another war loan of 18 million pounds on terms similar to previous issues. Reuters notes the move follows ongoing financing needs and aligns with prior loan structures.
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Britain
London
Nec
Melbourne
Toflay
Trig
Commonwealth
France to Increase Agricultural Production Bill Proposed
Der Haris reports the minister of commerce has introduced a bill authorizing the agricultural department to cultivates all uncultivated land. The move mirrors a similar action in England and aims to boost output.
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Haris
Der
Jcommerce
Agricultural Department
England
Waterloo Firms Share Generous Christmas Gifts to Employes
Waterloo firms distributed thousands of dollars in cash and edibles to employees in a long standing Yuletide custom. Banks gave gold pieces, Bell Telephone and American Express handed bonuses, and local firms funded food baskets and fruit, with notable gifts to 125 Town Telephone workers and 625 William Galloway plant baskets.
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Waterloo
Bell Telephone Company
Town Telephone Company
American Express Company
G. Stearna
Waterloo & Cedar Wajla Union Mill Company
J. Peddicord
Comera
Shores Fuel & Transfer Company
Wiliam Galloway
Harry Kester
Smith Lichty L& Fuliman Company
Citizens Gras & Electric Company
H. A. Maynard
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Company
Central Station
BRITTOH LEADER AN SHARP RETO TO THE PRESIDENT
London dispatch reports W F Mansen premier of New Zealand urging continued war until Germany is defeated and borders restored. He voices hope the US president will be told to remain uninvolved until victory is secured. Reginald McKenna reiterates allied war stance and cautions against premature peace overtures. French deputy Renaudel urges clear war aims from Germany’s enemies and global justice. US reports the sinking of the British steamer Lariston with no further details.
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London
W. F. Mansen
New Zealand
Hornchurch
Germany
Wilson
United States
McKenna
Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
Pontynual
Partie
Chamber of Deputies
Renaudel
Socialist Party
Hoe
United States of America
Torreon Taken by Villa Army Reports Reach El Paso
Unconfirmed reports say Torreon fell to Villa forces after a morning battle that lasted until 1 pm. All Americans and other foreigners reportedly left Torreon. The garrison of 2,000 Yaqui under Gen Palamantes and nearby rebel advances in San Pedro were noted.
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el Paso
Tex
Torreon
Villa
Washington
Eagle Pass
Palamantes
Mexico
San Pedro
Monterey
Salinas
Santa Rosalia
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Chiruahua
Jose Ynez Salazar
Chihuahua
Ccty
Jiminez
New Bridge Opens Over Missouri River in Omaha
The Union Pacific announces replacement of the old steel bridge spanning the Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs. The new bridge was rolled into place at 10 30 this morning after work begun last May. The project cost about 1 006 000 dollars.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Christmas furloughs loom as Iowa guardsmen return
Des Moines reports say the First and Second battalions of the First Iowa Infantry are arriving from the border by rail. Des Moines learned the Third battalion reached last night and expect arrival of the others by tomorrow. Guardsmen seek Christmas furloughs, with mustering out likely to take at least a week. Nearby units from Waterloo, Manchester, Cedar Falls, and Charles City are involved in the movement.
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Des Moines
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
Kansan City
Bam
Logan
Fort Des Moines
Waterloo Koys
First Iowa Infantry
Kensay City
Manchester
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Charles City
Black Hawk
Pershing's Boys to Fare Royalty in Mexico
United States troops in the punitive expedition receive vast Christmas gifts from Red Cross chapters and individuals. About 25,000 dollars could not cover the value, with over 10,000 packages averaging 33 each. Large tents store cigars, candy, tobacco, and jellies, plus 2000 Christmas packages and baseball equipment. General Pershing aims to make the holiday memorable during the ten month stay in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sextec
United States
Altke
Red Cross
Gen. Pershing
Mexico
Cold Christmas Predicted for U S Weather Bureau Forecast
Weather bureau projections for December 24 to week end call for plain states and upper and middle Mississippi valley to stay below normal. A sharp cold snap is expected Tuesday and Wednesday with continued frigid conditions thereafter. Snow likely at start and again Thursday or Friday.
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Washington, D. C
Thhe Weather Bureau
Plai States
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Furmere Mayor Acquitted of Accepting Bribe
Two Harbors Minn Dec 23. William Towell former Socialist mayor of this town was found not guilty of accepting a bribe from a hotel proprietor in return for overlooking alleged blind pig protection and advertising.
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Minn
Willian Towel
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Shady Grove Christian Endeavor
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W. C. Gorman
C. O Gronen
F. E. Stewart
Good Fellows Movement
William. Galloway
MR. Judd
Davenport School
Tary Geis
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Baron Sonnino
Citchfield
Afterfield Manufacturing Company
Adamson Law
Martin
Tageblatt
George Bernhard
Vienna
France
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An-Sharp
Lariston
State Department
Gen. Logan
Pershing
Boys
U.S
Furmere
Martin’s Cigars
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