Berlin and Vienna Reply to Swiss Plea on Peace Talks
Germany and Austria respond to the Swiss note and President Wilson, praising Swiss humanity and proposing a neutral meeting of belligerents for peace talks after the war. Germany notes acceptance of dialogue and a direct exchange of views, while Austria-Hungary backs Swiss action as noble and humane.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilson
America
Count von Reventlow
United States
Switzerland
Austria
London
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Switzgetland
Wilson Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday at White House Desk
President Woodrow Wilson marked his sixtieth birthday with a busy day at his White House desk. He received congratulatory telegrams from across the United States and from foreign lands, reflecting wide public and international well wishes.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Iowa Celebrates Its Seventy Year State Birthday
Iowa marks 70 years since statehood with notes on rapid growth and development. From 102,388 residents at admission to over 2,360,000 today, the state expanded to 99 counties and 10,493 miles of rail and road. Early days are recalled as trials, with farmers facing low prices and hardship in a fledgling commonwealth.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa City
Congress
Florida
H. H. Seerley
L. W. Parish
State
Niles
Lowa
Berlin defends sinking of Delta with Americans aboard
Berlin replies to American inquiry on the Norwegian steamship Delta sunk by a belligerent act. It states the Delta was chartered for transport to a belligerent government, so its destruction was lawful. Crew safety was provided, with boats launched after half an hour and weather clear. The Marina case awaits Washington guidance, with British statements claimed about cargoes and transport status. No new developments on Arabia. Martin's Cigars advertises New Year.
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Berlin
London
Delta
Sars
Marina
Washington
Germany
Arabia
Commission plans drastic action on GRR car shortage
Washington December 28 Representatives from across the country appeared before the interstate commerce commission to urge action to relieve rail congestion. The proposed measure would order roads to return all foreign cars to connecting lines after unloading, a move critics say could disrupt existing relief plans. Some rail interests contested the commission's authority to issue such an order, arguing the agency lacks power in this matter.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
French Papers See Trap for Allies in German Peace Reply
Paris dispatch reports French papers view Germany's peace reply to President Wilson as a ruse. They say it echoes Bethmann-Hollweg's first note but adds a proposed conference, while accusing Germany of duplicity and pressuring Allies to reveal proposals. The Temps calls the note insincere and highlights a supposed German plan to win a peace by force.
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Paris
Der
Germany
Wilson
von Bethtmannn-Hollweg
Temps
Dr. von Bethmann-Hoallweg
Count von Berthtold
Reichstag
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg
Carranza reply avoids closing negotiations test
Washington DC Dec 28 Gen Carranza’s answer to the demand to sign or repudiate the pending protocol is seen as containing edits to avoid ending talks. The door has not been closed, says a Mexican official. The United States may accept continued parley, while Carranza’s terms reportedly urge modifications and troop withdrawal. Eliseo Arredondo denies recall and says he remains at post.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Lane
Luis Cabrera
United States
Mexico
Joint Commission
Eliseo Arredondo
Henry P. Pletcher
Mexico City
Commission
Dentes
Arredondo
Six Guardsmen at Fort Des Moines Refuse to Drill
Six Iowa national guard members from Company I Burlington and Company K Westington faced possible summary court martial for refusing to drill at Fort Des Moines. Capt. Edgar Ridenour said they would be tried for refusal to drill, while Col. Bartley noted absences from the parade ground. Guardsmen were briefly placed in the guardhouse and released. a full court martial was unlikely due to time, with a summary hearing possible before mustering out. Extreme cold cited as reason for not falling in.
Eight Allied Planes Shot Down on Western Front
Berlin reported by wireless from Sayville that eight Allied airplanes were shot down yesterday in fighting on the western front, according to the German war office.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. F
War Office
Deny Report On Tisza Retirement Rumor in Hungary
Berlin reports that Budapest administration papers deny a circulating claim that Count Stephan Tisza Hungarys premier plans retirement. The rumor linked to Baron Burian and Dr. von Koerber, suggesting changes to weaken Tiszas dual monarchy influence, a notion speculated since Emperor Francis Josephs death.
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Berlin
London
Budapest
Stephan Tinze
I 5
Baron Burton
von Koerber
Hungary
Francis Joseph
Burian
Czernin
Tisza
Thea
Count Tisza
Brotherhoods Push Federal Rail Board Plan
New York December reports chiefs of the four railway brotherhoods proposing a federal eight member commission to act as an official court for disputes between roads and employees. Members would be independent, with plenary powers, holding hearings and issuing decisions. Road and union reps have considered the idea, though no definite agreement announced.
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New York
United States Supreme Court
Federal
William G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Brotherhood
Lee
Maryland Given Up Ad Loot Old Men Are Missing
Nantucket Mass Dec 28 The steamship Maryland was thought lost today after a coastguard search for her crew began when Christmas night distress calls were silenced Distress signals ceased with no trace of the Maryland found Flotsam did not prove it came from the vessel Hope rests on possible rescue by a passing steamer of her 29 crew members.
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Nantucket
Mass
Maryland
Wiralaan
Leing
el Paso
Tex
Rilo Grande
Mexico
Kentucky Patsonal Guard
ofMcera
Kentucky
E.W. Clarke
L Co
Third
Kentucky Infantry
America
Argentine Wheat Crop Failure Shrinks Exports
Washington DC December 28 Argentina's wheat harvest this year is among the poorest in memory due to browath and locusts. Consular reports say exportable grain will total not more than 1 100 000 tons, far below the normal 2 500 000 tons. Cereal prices in the republic reach record highs.
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Washington, D. C
Argentina
Browath
Republic
Villa plans attacks on Juarez and Chihuahua
El Paso dispatch reports Francisco Villa’s forces massing to strike Chihuahua City and Juarez to reopen rail traffic with Torreon. Refugees say about 5,000 troops move north, plus a second 500-strong force near the Calderon ranch. Skirmishes near the border are noted but not confirmed. Ambitions include seizure of Chihuahua and Juarez under Villa's command.
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Francisco Villa
Mexico
Villa
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Chihuahua
Juarez
Calderon Ranch
Calderon
Chinuahua City
Manuel Ochoa
Mariano Tamez
Une
French Repulse German Assaults on Somme and Verdun
Paris reports French troops last night repulsed small German attacks near Le Cheney on the Somme and on Hill 204’s eastern slope west of the Meuse in Verdun. Mines near Beuvraignes caused great damage to German defenses, with a crater 120 yards long and 40 yards wide. The French air force attacked blast furnaces and steel mills, aided by two dirigibles.
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Paris
le Cheney
Somme
Meuse
Verdun
War Office
Beuvraignes
Germany Accepts and Seeks Peace Talks with Wilson
Washington reports Berlin’s reply to President Wilson’s peace note is officially received. The German text thanks the president for his initiative and proposes a direct exchange of views via neutral delegates to pursue a lasting peace after the current war ends, with readiness to cooperate with the United States in this goal.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
Berlin
Germany Ready for Quiet Peace Terms If Entente Agrees
Washington reports Germany willing to quietly share broad tentative terms through President Wilson to bridge gaps for a peace conference. Berlin hopes neutral powers and the United States can help secure a conference, with Bernstorff optimistic about a positive outcome.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Tom Day
Ententa
Entente Powéra
Wilson
Nota
United States
Havner to Push Fight on Bootleggers in Iowa
Des Moines Dec 28 H M Havner Marengo attorney general elect lists his justice department appointees First assistant general H H Carter Corydon Second W R Kendrick Keokuk Special counsel J W Sanducky New Hampton Special counsel C A Robbins Des Moines Law clerk Mrs J H Courtney Des Moines Ia says he will pursue vigorous law enforcement C A Robbins to remain until end of 37th general assembly Carter to handle criminal prosecutions Kendrick civil cases Sanducky to handle constitutional questions War on bootleggers continues against violators of state liquor laws.
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Des Moines
H. M. Havner
Marengo
Iowa
Department of Justice
Havner
H. H. Carter
Corydon
W. R. C. Kendrick
Keokuk
J. W. Sanducky
New Hampton
C. A. Robbins
Kendrick
Sanducky
Arkansas storm leaves dozen dead and dozens injured
Limite Rock Ark Dec 28 The death toll from the south central Arkansas storm remained at 12 today while injuries were reported to exceed 60. Property damage estimates reach into the hundreds of thousands as reports flow in from Tuesday’s storm in the region.
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Limite Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Delivery error notice requests replacement copy by phone
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o clock due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 for a duplicate copy. After 6 30, call telephone No 2 for assistance.
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