Sweden Seeks Peace Terms From Belligerents
Washington December 27 official information states Sweden sent a peace note to the belligerents and copies to neutrals urging consideration of terms. Germany’s reply to President Wilson’s note had not arrived in official form, with officials hopeful that terms might be discussed while keeping negotiations open. The next move depends on entente replies and how terms would be conveyed, likely through confidential channels.
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Nevtral Tions
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British Papers See Eagerness to End War on Germany's Part
London dispatch notes that British papers view Germany eager to end the war after President Wilson's note. The Standard urges a courteous but definite German reply and continued vigor in fighting. Pall Mall Gazette describes Germany leveraging Wilson diplomacy. Westminster Gazette says German timing reflects a chance to advance its own peace terms while rejecting a rushed Allied acceptance.
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Standart
Courteaus
Wilson
Pall Mall Gazette
London
Bertin
Westminster Gazette
Tornado sweeps Arkansas causing heavy losses
Little Rock reports a central Arkansas tornado that killed at least 10 people and blotted out wires across the region. Losses include a Regro settlement near Keo with 17 dead, fires from lightning, and 325 convicts at Tucker feared at risk as communication remains down.
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Ark
Arkansas
Keo
Tucker
England
Keg
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Swarts
J. R. Burkett
State Penitentiary
Michigan guardsmen depart delayed for home
Paso, Texas, December 27. Delays in preparation push the Third Michigan infantry’s departure home from Dec 3h to a later date. This regiment is the first of the recent National Guard quota to be sent home.
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Tex
Michigan Infantry
Confiscation of Coal for Rail Use in Waterloo
Waterloo saw three coal cars seized for Chicago Rock Island & Pacific rail use amid a shortage. RB H Johnston said Interstate Commerce Commission rulings permit such seizures to ease railroad service, with two cars owned by Young Coal Co and C L Barclay & Son, a Mason City firm car used to fuel engines. Rail workers warn of a nationwide fuel shortage, relief hoped after holidays, and compensation rules require full rates to the consignor.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
RB. H. Johnston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Young Coal Company
C. L. Barclay & Son
Mason City
Johnston
Commission
Wilder Weather Warns Of Cold Westflow
Cold weather persisted across the western states with subzero readings in Wyoming Montana and western Utah. Lander Wyoming and Modena Utah reported around 20 degrees below zero while central Arizona saw rain as of December 27. In Mexico Villa forces reportedly occupy Torreon per official confirmation by Carranza Consul Bravo.
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Mountain States
Weather Bureau
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Montana
Lander
Wyo
Modena
Arizona
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Torreon
el Paso
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Villa
Carranza
Bravo
Big storehouse of Roumanian threat in war report
Telegraph dispatch describes a redacted Roumanian front surge with von Mackensen advancing toward Braila and a Danube crossing objective. It notes Bulgarian forces clearing Dobrudja, possible Russian withdrawal, and ongoing Franco-Belgian artillery activity with limited infantry action.
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Verdun
Paris
Good Luck Says U-Boat Captain to American Ship
Havre reports Capt Plater of the American steamer Sacramento arrived from Buenos Aires with a cargo of wheat. In the English Channel a German submarine stopped the vessel and, after examining papers, warned that the wheat is contraband of war to France. The commander added it was lucky the ship was American or it would have been torpedoed.
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Sacramento
Buenos Aires
English Channel
France
Every Mother Should Have Three Children Debate
New York officials report at a gathering of the American Gentile association that married women capable of bearing children must average three offspring to sustain population. Dr. Robert J. Sprague of Massachusetts Agricultural College argues for birth control for some groups and birth release for others, warning against excessive birth rates beyond parental means and national resources.
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New York
American Gentile Association
Robert J. Sprague
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Sprague
Farmer seeks wife in Massachusetts from Derry New Hampshire
A. Julia Shepard, a prosperous farmer from Derry New Hampshire, travels to Massachusetts seeking a wife. In Holyoke he declares he is 27, earning well, and desires a real home, inviting women to write if they seek a man like him.
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Mast
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Derry
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Holyoke
No Trace Found of Maryland Distress Call
Nantucket Dec 27 The steamer Maryland reported sinking by wireless on Christus night but by morning no trace of the ship is found Coast Guard cutters who sought the scene say they saved no one from the sinking vessel The vessel reportedly sent a distress call then flood of water swept the engine room keeping rescuers from locating survivors
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Maryland
Christus
Deirass Eatle
Tomuisson
American Envoys Move to End Negotiations
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Lane, head of 116 American commissioners, sent word to Dr. J R Mott and Judge George Gray to meet this week to finalize details for closing the Mexican-Smer- Nex joint commission conference after no reply from Gen. Carranza on the Atlantic City protocol. Also, Brig. Gen. Bell at El Paso received assurances from Mexican officers that steps will be taken to prevent sniping from the Mexican side along the boundary. a prior incident involving a patrol commander jailed near Juarez was acknowledged with apologies.
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D. C
Dee
Carranza
Atlantic City
Lane
Stoward
J. R. Mott
George Gray
American Ecommission
Raqossty
uDion
Washington, D. C
Bell
El-Paso
Linana
Kentucky
Junrez
Cnlonel
Guadalupe
Pershing Camps Hit by Christmas Storm in Mexico
Storm damaged Maj. Gen. Pershing's command in Mexico. Wireless masts at Colonia Dublan and El Valle blown down, hospital demolished, commissary storehouse and many structures damaged. About 75 percent of Colonia Dublan tentage destroyed and telegraph lines interrupted.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
Mexico
War Department
Colonia Dublan
el Valle
Ths Field Hospital
America Receives 631 Million in Gold Over Past Year
New York dispatch reports the United States imported about 631.3 million dollars in gold from all sources in the past year. A fresh 4.8 million dollar shipment from Catalina was deposited at the Philadelphia mint for Morgan & Co. Total imports reached 9.2 billion? with 28.06 million more from Canada to the same firm.
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New York
United States
Tis Inc
Catala
Philadelphia
Dr. . Morgan & Co
Assas
Caled
Nada
No More Coal Cars Seized by Mayor Des Moines
Des Moines reports no seizure of coal shipments amid a coal shortage dispute between Mayor John MacVicar and Polk County coal dealers. As cold weather returns, the mayor orders continued coal distribution to the destitute, while citizens urge action and protest the price and availability of coal.
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Des Moines
John MacVicar
Polk Founty Caal
Huang Decline Compromise On Eight Hour Law
New York December 27 The Adamson eight hour law remains under review by the U S Supreme Court and railroad managers publish a no compromise pledge. Railroads will maintain current payroll practices pending the court ruling and back pay will be issued if the law is upheld. The New York Central posted notices reflecting the agreement between railroad attorneys and railroads.
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New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Adamson Inw
New York Central
United States
Supreme Court
Four Ghent Streamers Halted by Submarines
Four Greek steamships arriving at Las Palmas Canary Islands report two vessels torpedoed by a German submarine en route from America with cargoes of wheat and corn. The ships were allowed to enter Las Palmas on the condition they discharge cargoes at that port.
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Spain
Paris
Las Palmas
Canary
America
France Pays High Honor to Gen Joffre
France pays tribute to Gen Joffre with a decree creating marshal of France and naming him commander in chief of most French forces. President Poincaré signs orders amid widespread public approval as he is hailed for halting German advances and defending Paris.
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Gen
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Gaa
Ali
Marne
Christmas Tragedy At Harris Creek Schoolhouse
A Christmas entertainment at a Harris Creek, Casey County schoolhouse ended in a shooting. The Tan and another man died while many attendees escaped through windows in a chaotic scene. Police and local residents began inquiries into the incident.
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Mee
Christimas
Harris Creek
Casey
Open Letter Smuggled Past British Censor Reveals Peace Plea
An English publicist Bertrand Russet writes from Mig to the president appealing for peace. The letter, delivered by a mysterious messenger, reportedly passed the British censor despite effort to block it.
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Muropor
Wilson
Bertrand Russet
Arguments Heard in Arizona Wild Horse Case at Omaha
Federal court in Omaha. United States Livestock Co and Omiland & Investment Co stand charged with using mail to defraud by selling nonexistent Arizona wild horses. U S District Judge Saxton began jury arguments after witnesses finished this morning. Government aims to finish its case and give jury instructions by tomorrow night.
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Omaha
Neb
United States Livestock Company
Omi Land & Investment Company
Arizona
Unite States
Saxton
Fta
Anton Lang Pleads For End Of Militarism
Oberammergau Bavaria December 27 Anton Lang the Bavarian artist and producer urges the end of militarism in his village drama He warns that war is man made not divine and calls for international disarmament and agreement to reduce armies and navies worldwide This report notes the play and Lang’s plea amid wartime concerns.
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Oberammergau
Bavaria
Bo Fong
Anton Lobderammuergau
Methodist minister dies at Cedar Rapids hospital
Cedar Rapids reports the death of Rev. L. Aiden, a long serving Methodist minister, following surgery on Christmas Day. He was among the town’s oldest and wealthiest clergy and had served 35 years, connected with the Upper Town branch. An unnamed man in Chiesa, Dec 77, committed suicide at home via hanging, with no known motive.
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L. Aiden
Ministre
I Ennierance
Waman
Chiespa
Twelve Cities Picked for Federal Farm Loan Banks
The Farm Loan Board announced twelve winning cities to host federal land banks across thirteen districts. Cities include Baltimore St Louis Louisville New Orleans Spokane Springfield Omaha Berkeley Washington Dallas Houston and others with districts spanning Maine to California. Banks start with 750000 capital and bonds issued to cover loans as they are made. Experienced staff will be hired under civil service rules with each bank led by a registrar resident in the district.
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