Germany Opens Door for Confidential Peace Terms via Wilson
Washington dispatch reports Germany willing to submit broad tentative terms to President Wilson for possible transmission to the Entente. Officials say Berlin hopes to bridge gaps to convene peace delegates, preferring confidential exchanges over public disclosures and suggesting U S participation is essential to any conference. Count von Bernstorff reiterates confidence that food would result and terms may be discussed in a round robin if needed.
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Wilson
Washington
Germany
United States
Entente
Teutons
Count von Bernstorff
Love Affair Ends in War Era Separation for Princess Louise
Budapest reports the love affair of Princess Louise of Belgium and Count von Matassich ends with political exile orders. Matassich is to leave Budapest but remains under surveillance after intervention by Princess Louise’s legal adviser. The couple began their scandalous union in 1896 while she was married to Prince Philip of Saxe Coburg and faced multiple legal and personal upheavals.
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Budapest
Hungary
Louise
Belgium
Count von Matassich
Croatia
Visontai
Matassich
Prince Philip of
Saxe- Coburg
Vienna
Munich
Count Matassich
Leops Agesgium
Marri
Philip of
Saxe-Coburg
Europe
Princess Louise
Stephanie
Prince Philip
Tornado Hits Forrest and Lamar Counties in Mississippi
A tornado swept over Forrest and Lamar counties early today demolishing several buildings broke telephone poles and damaged standing timber. No casualties reported. Wire service delays caused train interruptions.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Forrest
Lamar Counties
Peace appeals flood in the Hague to Wilson for peace
A surge of cablegrams from unions social welfare groups religious bodies and other organizations flood President Wilson from The Hague via London hoping for success in his peace efforts.
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Hague
Holland
London
Wilson
Former Canadian premier MacKenzie Bowell turns 93
Belleville Ontario December 27 Sir Mackenzie Bowell once premier and longest serving public figure in Canada marks his ninety third birthday He has been in parliament half a century mainly in the house of commons and since 1892 in the senate He has held posts including minister of customs trade and commerce and president of the privy council.
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Belleville
Ont
Mackenzie Bowell
Dominion
Mackenzie
House of Commons
Senate
Customs
Trade and Commerce
Privy Council
Canadia
Greensboro Hotel Company Chartered
The Hotel Building Company of Greensboro capitalized at 125000 with 5000 paid in was chartered by the secretary of state. The firm plans to build and manage hotels apartments and dwelling houses in the area.
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Raleigh
N. C
Greensboro
Prices on New York Stock Exchange Fall Again Amid Liquidation
New York December 28 prices on the stock exchange declined as heavy liquidation continued amid the international situation. Activity surged after reports of a second German note, later identified as a belated form of Tuesday's note, fueling selling.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Mexico
Dogs central to Britain food costs debate in Parliament
London reports thousands of dogs influence the cost of eating as Parliament weighs reducing the 2,000,000 dog population. Proposals to raise dog tax meet mixed reactions. supporters cite utility and home security, while critics target lavish pet ownership and fashionably pampered dogs.
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London
British Isles
Daily Mail
Stockholm Bank Plans Record Stock Issue After War
The Stockholm Bank of Commerce will issue 10,500,000 crowns of new stock, raising capital from 30,150,000 to 40,200,000 crowns. It is the largest new bank stock issue in Sweden, signaling expected postwar business expansion.
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Stockholm
Stockholm Bank of Commerce
Sweden
Germany Replies to Switzerland and Wilson Note
Berlin reports Germany handed its reply to Switzerland today and sent along the same line as the reply to President Wilson. The communication follows the Swiss note and is presented to the Swiss minister in Bern via London.
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Berlin
London
Wilson
Germany's Reply to Wilson Peace Note Reported
Washington December 28 The official text of Germanys reply to President Wilsons peace note was received here early today. It appeared to be substantially the same as the unofficial text received Tuesday from Berlin and carried no accompanying communication.
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Wilson
Gerard
Germany
Washington
Berlin
Christmas parole returns report in North Carolina
Raleigh reports parolees from state camps returned on time with minor incidents. Wake County camps mostly reported good compliance while several others had not yet filed reports. Major W A Graham’s agricultural department eight year summary cites progress and a rise in NC ranking from 2nd to 13th in agricultural products. Also updates on Clyde steamer Osama overdue and Maryland missing crew. searches abandoned with lingering hope for rescued mariners.
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Raleigh
N.C
State Farm
North Carolina
Wake County
W. A. Graham
Agricultural Department
Carolina
Maryland Tragedy: Ship Gone Down, Crew Likely Lost
A Maryland vessel appears to have sunk at sea with little hope for the crew. A Clyde Line steamer reportedly picked up possible survivors, but the missing steamer remains unaccounted for and the fate of its crew is unclear.
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Clyde Line
President Wilson Turns Sixty Today
Washington December 28 President Wilson is sixty years old today and will receive many congratulatory messages from across the country and abroad No special celebration is planned for the day.
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Washington
Wilson
Russo-Rumanians Hurled Back as Berlin Declares Defeat Complete
Berlin reports the Russo-Rumanian forces have been defeated and driven from their positions by Austro German and Bulgarian fire across the Danube. Allied losses include 3,000 prisoners taken and eight aircraft lost amid attacks on Doiran and the Somme sector. French troops repulse attacks on Hill 304 and the Meuse Verdon region.
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Berlin
Sayville
Braila
Wallachia
Danube
Lake Doiran
War Office
Paris
Somme
Morrison Desired in Two Plages
Governor Craig and Assistant Attorney General Calvert seek a legal fix as Cameron Morrison faces dual duties. He must vote for Wilson on January 8 and argue the North Carolina case before the Supreme Court, prompting questions if one elector's absence would cost a vote and complicating the bond suit defense.
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Raleigh
N. C
Craig
Thomas H. Calvert
Cameron Morrisson
Woodrow Wilson
North Carolina
United State Supreme Court
United States
Morrison
Charlotte
Campaign prizes and urging steady effort in contest
The Dispatch Grand Prize Contest lists prizes such as an Overland Automobile, Ford Automobile, a Carolina Beach Lot, and gold and jewelry gifts. Editors urge consistent daily campaign work, noting many prizes are won by persistent supporters and that steady effort beats spasmodic effort. Continued on Page Seven.
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Overland
Ford Automobile
Carolina Beach Lot
Dispatch
Wilmington
Fishermen Subtle Net Profits in Seining Trade
A brief dialogue notes that seine fishing is a business with inevitable profits. The exchange compares the craft to a beer soaked venture where gains are expected, reflecting a lighthearted view of fishing economics.
Senator's Daughter to Be Bride in Quiet Washington Wedding
Miss Julia Williams daughter of Senator John Sharp Williams and Mrs Williams of Mississippi will wed Thomas Rives Boykin of Savannah in a private ceremony at the bride’s Washington home tomorrow evening. Rev Andrew R Bird will officiate with John H Boykin serving as best man.
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Washington, D. C
Julia Williams
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Thomas Rives Boykin
Savannah
Washington
Andrew R. Bird
Second Presbyterian Church
Richmond regional bank declares 6 percent dividend
The Richmond regional bank directors announce a 6 percent dividend for the period January 1 1916 to November 1 1916.
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Richmond
Richmond Regional Bank
German reply defends Delta destruction as lawful transport act
Berlin reports the Delta, a Norwegian steamer with American crew, was chartered for belligerent government transport and its destruction justified. Crew were saved as weather was favorable, but Marina and Arabic cases await Washington guidance. The Marina dispute hinges on transport status. Britain says horses carried eastbound, no westbound contract.
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Berlin
London
Delta
Marina
Washington
Germany
Conference ends as railroads and workers fail to agree
New York December 28. A brief resumption of talks between railroad managers and the employees brotherhoods collapsed over the Adamson act. The roads proposed 9 hours pay for 8 under the switchmen award, while the unions insisted on Adamson act terms of 10 hours for 8. A federal arbitration commission was suggested but not considered.
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New York
Brotherhoods
Supreme Court
Firing Across Rio Grande In Border Incident
From El Paso Texas today several hundred shots were fired across the Rio Grande into Mexico west of the city. Kentucky National Guard members said they were replying to fire from the Mexican side. Local residents claimed a machine gun was used but Kentucky officers denied it. No casualties were reported.
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el Paso
Texas
Rio Grande
Mexico
Here
Kentucky National Guard
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