Entente replies and British press urge cautious note
Washington reports the Entente has not yet forwarded their reply to Germany and will delay to ensure a complete copy. British papers urge a courteous, reasoned response to President Wilson to win American sympathy and clarify terms, aiming to influence public opinion while war continues.
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Washington, D. C
Gertogny
Tondon
Manchester Guardian
Wilson
Germany
The
Guardian
Belgium
Mafeason
United States
Westminster Gazette
National Suffragists Addressed by Representatives in D C
In Washington today suffragists filled the mall of every representative and senator with New Year greetings from the National American Woman Suffrage Association and a verse urging support for the federal amendment. A reception was held at the association’s new national headquarters.
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Washington, D. C
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Association
How to Make the Best of Life New Year's Message
Rev Osee Crisus Won of St Muarks Episcopal Church urges beginning the year with aim for the best. He contrasts legal religious life with inspired living, stresses trusting God’s resources, and praises the higher gift of love over miraculous endowments.
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Osee Crisus
St. Muark‘s Episcopal Church
Raid at Blast Office Ties to Mooney Plot
San Francisco officials raided the Blast editorial rooms and seized subscriptions letters and files to obtain evidence for the Mooney conspiracy trial. The district attorney says the bomb plot was hatched in the Blast office, with associate editor Eleanora Witzgerald condemning the raid as illegal.
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San Francisco
District Attorney's
Thomas J. Mooney
Mooney
Fickert
Eleanora Witzgerald
South Carolina Enforces New Child Labor Law
Columbia reports South Carolina's new child labor law prohibits employing children under 14 in textile plants. About 3,400 children automatically left work as the state department of agriculture notes the old minimum was 12. The law took effect today with significant immediate impact on mills and workers statewide.
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Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
State Department of Agriculture
Alleged Forge On Chicago Business Man
G Peterson a Chicago youth linked to multiple robberies from Chicago to the Pacific coast. He is said to have forged checks in Waterloo Iowa and other places netting 450 dollars before Christmas. Sheriff holds a warrant, with pursuit continuing through Minneapolis and the Pacific coast.
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Chicago
G. Peterson
Waterloo
D. B. Henderson
Kenyon G. Peterson
Peterson
Minneapolis
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Retired French General Joins Ranks as Private
Gen. Gerard Amanrich, long a Legion of Honor commander, after retirement, has enlisted as a private in an artillery regiment. At 65 he reports to the regimental depot at Versailles.
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Perpignan
France
Gerard Amanrich
Legion of Honor
Versailles
Murder of Grace Roberts shocks Philadelphia apartment crowd
Grace Colbert Roberts, 22, a model famed for a silk stocking ad, was found slain in her Fifteenth and Poplar street apartment. Police recovered a bloodstained man’s shirt with fingerprint on the collar and seek a likely male acquaintance. an automobile license is also under review.
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Philadelphia
Althoui
Grace Roberts
Birt
Grace Colbert Roberts
Fifteenth and Poplar Streets
Ralice
More Drunks in Des Moines Than During Wet Year
Des Moines police department statistics show 1916 had higher drunkenness arrests than 1915. Total drunken arrests reached 2.4 percent, with 2.98 percent in 1915 despite royal months and six dry months. Saloons were banned six months before statewide prohibition took effect.
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Des Moines
Nes Moines
Police Department
British Cutter Blown Up and Ships Sunk
London reports the cutter Pro tector blown up with unknown loss of life. Lieyd's dispatch notes the Denmark steamship at 24150 tons gross sunk, with twenty four crew members landed.
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London
Protector
Saving clubs in Waterloo banks boost thrift habit
Banks in Waterloo promote savings clubs across the city with encouragement from merchants and working people alike. Merchants join in urging residents to habitually set aside a portion of earnings, citing widespread benefits from the program. Martin's Cigars for New Year's.
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Waterloo
Moldavian Front Heavily Pressed By I G Forces
Teutonic armies advance in Dobrudja and Moldavia capturing towns and prisoners. German rocket reports say 3,000 captured in Dobruja, several Helgits taken, and blockhouse destroyed in Carpathians. Russians and Romanians counterattacks repulsed. Danube line holds bridgehead near Brilla.
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Berlin
Dobrudja
Teutonialles
Blochhouse
Carpathian Forest
Uzul
Putna
Ungereni
Two Aspirants for Governor's Seat at Capitol of Arizona
At the Arizona state capitol crowds gather for inauguration amid disputed outcome. Republican Thomas Campbell claims victory over incumbent C W F Hunt, with certificates issued. Court review of ballots underway as Hunt contests alleged fraud and Campbell asserts control pending result.
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Capitol of
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
State Capitol
Thas. J. Campbell
C.W. F. Hunt
Statehouse
Hunt
Campbell Ianseers
Campbell
Cnr
Osborne
Flint
Wont
Alfier
Georgia Leads in Lynching Record in 1916
Tuskegee reports 54 lynchings in 1916 with 50 Black victims and 4 Whites, including 3 Black women. Morton notes Georgia accounted for about 14 or more than a quarter of total lynchings, with many victims charged with offenses other than assaults.
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Georgia
Tuskegee
Ala
United States
Tuskegee Institute
Robt. R. Morton
Institute
Allied Soldiers Welcome 1917 Beginning of End
The British and French troops on the western front welcomed the new year with hopes that 1917 would bring victory. Artillery salvos greeted midnight across sectors as the year began, with signals fired for both sides to avoid time differences. Low clouds and a biting wind carried the cannon thunder beyond the front lines into nearby villages.
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Areata
London
He Allias
Germany
Toth
Sah
Lnes
France
Quiet New Year’s Eve in London Amid War Prayers
London marked the third wartime New Year’s Eve with quiet streets and subdued crowds. Restaurants were full but most places closed by 11, as cathedral bells rang in 1916. National intercession services and Red Cross relief collections dominated observances, while the royal family remained at Sandringham for intercession services.
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London
St. Pauls Cathedral
Paul
Nathonat
Red Cross
Bele’sian Relief Fund
Georgie
Queen Mary
Royal
Sandringhaor
Chamber of Commerce Open House Attracts Many Visitors
Members and friends toured the club rooms as hospitality dominated the New Year open house. A cider, doughnuts, sandwiches and apples reception drew a growing crowd through the afternoon amid plans for special features tonight. The event enhances Waterloo business circles’ regard for the chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Chi
Waterloo
Penver Celebrants Say Prayers for Peace Event
Open air New Year service at the state capital drew Denver celebrants to prayers for world peace. Trumpeters sounded at midnight as crowds thronged the streets past midnight in a festive welcome to the new year.
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Penver
Denver
Uolo
Smoke Hl Tovar cigar advertisement notice
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Waterloo Welcomes 1917 With Fireworks And Cheer
Waterloo celebrated the new year with noisy scenes and prayers as 1917 arrived. Churches held services, private gatherings filled the hours, and the Hotel Russell-Jamson hosted a dinner and dancing. Ideal weather, including snow and a clear sky, encouraged outdoor sports and New Year calls. Police Judge J C Beem began the year by dating a document 1918 for the year and predicting strain on business manners as the old habit falls away.
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Waterloo
Russell-Jamson
Porgot
J.C. Beem
Geiger Wins Cross Country Title in Baltimore
Baltimore report of the South Atlantic Association cross country championship shows Joe Geiger, unattached of Baltimore, defending his title by finishing 63 2/5 miles in 41 minutes 53 3 5 seconds. Shanley of Carroll Institute, Washington, placed second and Carroll Institute won the team trophy.
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Baltimore
Joe Geiser
South Atlantic Association of Amateur Athletic Unions
Shanley
Carroll Institute
Washington
Charity Sister Dies Saving Inmates at Quebec Fire
Sisters of Charity perish as fire devours the St Ferdinand de Hallie asylum in a remote Quebec district. One nun dies trying to save an inmate while 135 inmates and 30 schoolgirls are rescued. High winds and extreme cold worsen conditions. damage estimated near 100 900. cause under investigation.
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Quebec
Sisters of Charity
St.Ferdinand de Halliefax
St. Ferdinand de Halifax
Ala
Waas
Tives
Thades
Splendid Record By Fa. Compensation Act Harrisburg Pa
Harrisburg Pa Jan 1 A summary of workmen compensation results during the first year of the Pennsylvania system shows 54 500 agreements approved carrying 4 224 375 dollars. During the year 147 281 dollars were paid to dependents of killed workers to be paid 2 817 974 dollars under the act. Workers disabled more than 14 days received 1 259 619 dollars, not including medical services or future maturity costs.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Jlo
PennsylvanIa and Oregon Football Contest at Tournament Park
Pasadena Cal Jan 1 Uncertain weather greeted players from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oregon as they prepared for the second annual post season east versus west game at Tournament Park following the Rose pageant. Penn favored in betting with unsettled conditions forecast and a wet field potentially easing Oregon’s power running against Penn’s faster open style.
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Pasadena
Cal
University of Pennsylvania
University of Oregon
Tournament Park
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
New Year's Day Quiet at Capital in Washington
Washington on January 1 observed New Year without the usual official features. President Wilson skipped a New Year reception and Secretary Lansing did not host the diplomatic breakfast. Secretaries Baker and Daniels held receptions. Cablegrams from rulers worldwide arrived at the White House while government departments remained closed all day.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Lansing
Baker
War Department
Daniels
Navy
White House
Central American
Heavy Lifting Champion Hoitgreve Dies in Cincinnati
Henry Hoitgreve, once regarded as the world’s heavyweight lifting champion, died in Cincinnati on January 1. He held a nationwide reputation for his strength, having repeatedly tested himself against top lifters in the country.
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Cincinnati
Henry” Hoitgreve
Hoitgreve
Rearly
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