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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
AUTO OVER STEEP BANK

OXFORD, O.. Dec. 14.-Charles
Smoots, 40. night marshal Of Oxford,
suffered fractured ribs and body
cuts, and Orvail Taylor, 10. was prob.
ably internally injured last night when
Shoots automobile ran over 5O-foot
embankment. Two women in the ma.
chine escaped with slight bruises.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
OPEN MORRIS TRIAL

: Before Special Judge Fred Cause,
New Castle, trial of the suit of Walter
Morris against Isabelle Haner to break
the will of Frank Morris was started
in circuit court today.
All morning was taken up with the
selection of jury. A special venire
of ten extra jurors was drawn before
the trial started.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
MARINES At HAITI
RETURN TO STATES

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA. = Five
companies of marines doing duty in
Santo Domingo and Haiti will be re-
turned to Philadelphia as soon as
transportation arrangements can be
made. Admiral Benson, chief of naval
operations, said today that efforts
were being made to get the men home
by Christmas but it was uncertain
whether the transport Hancock could
be prepared for the trip in that time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
MAKE COUNTER ATTACK

PARIS, Dec. IA counter attack
delivered by Bulgarian troops against
the Italians on the Macedonian front
north of Monastir resulted In spirited
fighting yesterday. The war office all
nounced today that the attack failed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
LIVING COST SCARS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-The high
cost of living is being felt even in the
Panama Canal zone. Advices receiv-
ed here said hotels operated by the
government had increased the price
of dinners to canal employees from rs
cents to $1.00.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
ENCOURAGES FARM WORK

WARSAW, Dec. Ito encourage
agriculture and to teach the Poles,
especially those Of the peasant class,
to farm along modern and up-to-date
lines, arrangements have been made to
open five agricultural schools in var
ious parts of the kingdom.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
REICHSTAG ADJoURNS

AMSTERDAM, via London, Dec. IA.
The Berlin Tageslatt says that the
next regular session of the Reichstag
will take place about the middle of
January, unless important events
necessitate an earlier convocation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
BILL
WILL Be REPORTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-The pro-
posed national Prohibition amendment
was today ordered favorably reported
to the House by the judiciary commit
tee by a vote of IL to Z. The proposed
universal suffrage amendment was or
dered reported without recommends
ton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
JOIN COMMERCE BODY

Twenty employees of the Westcott
Motor Car company joined the Spring
field, O., Chamber Of Commerce yes
terday. The company moved from
Richmond to the Ohio city last spring.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
MOORE DIVORCE GRANTED

Clara A. Moore was granted a di-
vorce from Joseph G. Moore by Judge
Fox in circuit court Wednesday. Fail
ure to provide was the charge. Mrs.
Moore was given custody Of two chill
dren.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
SUES TO FoREcLosE

Suit Of Charles A. Tangeman against
Edgar E. Jordan ct al. to foreclose a
mechanics lien was dismissed in cir
cult court today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-12-14
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by the United States
Weather Bureau - Unsettled tonight
and Friday. Probably snow. Not so
cold east portion tonight. Warmer Fri
day.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
WEDNESDAY

London: Discussing the German peace proposal, Premier David Lloyd George declared before Parliament on Tuesday that peace is sinpossible without repar- atlon and the guarantee that Prussian militarism will never again disturb the peace of Europe. We do not propose to put our heads ill a moose with the rope ending i'll Gernlany's hands," He also quoted the wolds of Abraham Lincoln, The war will end when its object has been attained under God" The quota ton was received with cheers.
 Paris: The war office announces that a fortified position to the northwest of Yer dun was captured by the Germans on Monday, following a terrific assault. Be- fore thev could establish themselves in the new position, however. the French won it back. The loss of life on both sides was unusually heavy.
 Paris: Premier Briand has informed the senate that the Entente allies have prepared note to Germany, in which it
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
PROGRESS OF THE BIG STRUGGLE IN EUROPE

nation declaring that King Constantine has forfeited his right to the throne be- cause of his recognition of the Entente demands.
 London: Dispatches from Naples state that the British treighter Russian was tor pedoed by German submarine in the Mediterranean on December A. Seven- teen Americans are reported to have gone down with the vessel.
 Berlin: The Teutonic armies, which now control two-thirds of the railway lines i'll Rumania, are reported to have taken possession of sixty million bushels of wheat i'll that country.
 Amsterdam: Reports from Berlin state that battleship of the Patria class was sunk on Tuesday as the result of encoun- tering mine III the Mediterranean. The report is denied from Paris.
 London: Dispatches from Athens re- port that Venizelos has been arrested OH the charge of high treason as the result of his opposition to King Constantine
 Paris: Since the morning of Decem- Der Is the French troops have taken II, 3S7 prisoners on the Nerlun front. This is official
 Paris; The Germans were actively en- gagged on Sunday in bombarding the po- sitions north of Verdun which were taken by the French during the past week.
 Paris: General Joffre has turned over the command of the armies of the Nor,h and Northeast to General Nevellc. This IS official.
 Berlin: The Teutonic armies are now less than 25 miles from the Russian bor- der at the northern extremity of RunlanIa
 Berlin; This country is threatened with beer famine.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
MONDAY

Paris: The French forces are moving steadily forward on the right bank of the Mouse, Tn the Verdun district They have captured the town of BezonvauX, to the northeast of Fort Douamont, and are adding rapidly to the number of prison CTS. More than 5000 Germans have been captured since the offensive started. 1n- cluded ill the number are 250 officers.
 Berlin: Artillery dueling is in prog ress ill the Ypres sector. The war office admits that the French have made gains in the Verdun region. where desperate fighting has been in progfess during the past several days. On the Eastern front von Mackensen continues to drive the Runanians, despite unfavorable weather conditions.
 Berlin: The Teutonic armies have reached the gates of Moldavla, the only Rumanian province remaining ill the hands of the enemy. Won Mackensen is sweeping everything before him.
 London: The king of Greece is now comply ing fully with the demands of the Entente powers. but it is expected that at least three weeks will be required to effect complete disarmament. Quiet now prevails throughout the kingdom.
 London: American Ambassador Page handed the German peace note to the representa- tives of the British govern nlent early Monday morning.
 London: The British forces in Meso- potamia are engaged in smashing drive in the Eagdad region. The Turks were taken completely by surprise.
 Rome: An official statement issued from the Vatican says that the pope has no intention of offering his services as mediator at present.
 London: The first food restrictions, inaugurated by the new British govern ment, went into effect this week.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
NENANA STEAM
 LAUN DRY
Continued on Page }
ED PARKS

IS made plain ito the Central powers that it is impossible to take their request for peace seriously"
 Rome: Foreign Minister Sonnino in the Italian Chamber of Deputies stated there is no sign of conditions or basis on which to consider peace negotiations ill the terms of Germany's proposals.
 Petrograd: The council of the empire has declared unanimously in favor ofth categorical refusal of the Allies to enter into peace terms with Germany.
 Parls: Minor engagements are report ed from all fronts in the Western theater.
 Paris: France wants an Entente ship ping pool after the war, with Germany out of it.
 London: The formal coronation of Charles as king of Hungary will take place on December 30.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
TUESDAY"

Berlin: Replying to the American note of inquiry regarding the sinking of the American steamer Columbian, the Imperial government explains that fog prevented the commander of the German submarine from discerning the national itv of the vessel. He signaled the Co., lulnbian to send your papers aboard" to which the Columbian replied, Can discern your flag" A warning shot had already been fired, and following the ex- change of messages the submarine sub merged and shot torpedo into the craft.
 Washington, D. C.: The state depart ment has cab1ed its representative abroad for details of the sinking of the British freighter Russian.
 Ottawa: The Canadian government IS tearing up 1000 miles of railroads to meet the needs of war on the Franco Belgian front where the road will be rebuilt to facilitate traffic between ports and the fighting lines. It is impossible to supply the demand for new rails because of the demand for steel for. shell making. Five hundred miles of rails are being torn up between Edmunton and the Pacific coast.
 Paris: The Germans have been re- pulsed south of the Somnle, where they have been endeavoring 10 get foothold southeast of Berney. The Rumanian army, which is retreating across the kingdom, is reported to have reaCEed a place of safety across the Sereth river, where the troops are being reformed with the intention of making stand.
 Christiania: Ambassador Gerard has ar rived here from the United States enroute to his post at Berlin. Questioned regard ing the German peace proposals the dip lomat refused to commit himself beyond stating that he naturally felt much inter est in the matter and hoped that hostili- ties would soon cease.
 Ottowa: Rosi Pohi, Rumanian child of 20 months, has been branded with the figures 356 on the hip. The mother made the discovery and reported the matter to the authorities, declaring that she did not know when or by whom the branding was done.
 Paris: The inhabitants of the Greek island ot I.emnos have issued a procla-
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
FRIDAY

Washington, D. C.: Official advices from the state department say that Pres ident Wilson has dispatched note to the warning nations of Europe, ill which he calls upon them to indicate the time and
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
THURSDAY

Berlin: Between December 1915, and September 30, 1916, it IS claimed that British and French naval authorities have siezed 24.2O0 mail bags enroute from Germany and 16, 800 bags bound for Ger many.
 Paris: Heavy rains are hindering the fighting along the Macedonian front. In- tense artillery activity IS taking place on the Verdun front
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
COMMUNION SERVICE
 CHRISTMAS DAY

There will be a service of the Holy Communion in the Deputy Marshal's of flee on Monday afternoon at four o'clock.
 All, regardless of church membership, who are striving to lead better life in the way of Christ, may receive this sac rameut on Christmas Dav.
 There will be short sermon on "The Leading of the Star" All are invited.
 WM. 4. THOMAS, Priest in Charge.
 Territorial Mine Inspector Maloney says that the Marshall City camp will be practically worked out next season unless new pay is found.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

The Juneau Empire is curious to know whether Colonel Roosevelt is speeches. or merely silent as the result of the late election.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

Peace would be a most accept able gift to those poor fellows in the trenches.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
Merry Christmas!

The war brides of Wall Street threaten to become war widows.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

ceremonies.
 Don't knock! And above all things, don't use a hammer when you are away from home. Mo- body loves knocker. He is dis pissed by hometown folks, and strangers look upon him with sus- picion. He is an undesirable, without ambition, without civic pride, without scruples. He is lackins in all those qualities which every good citizen possesses.
 Be booster, especially when talking about your home enterpris- es and home prospects, Every body loves a booster. He is a popular fellow at home and well comed among strangers. He IS a desirable citizen, full of enter prise. proud of his home town and considerate of his neighbors. The knocker never gets anywhere; the booster always gets there, and he is usually the first to arrive.
 The Alaska Railroad Record, the official publication of the Alas kan Engineering Com mi s sion, made its initial appearance at An chorage on November IA. The primary purpose of the paper, as set forth in the opening announce ment, is the publication of aCcur- ate information, based upon off cial records, concerning all branch es of the work of railroad construc- ton in Alaska. All official circulars from the Commissioners office at Anchorage, and other important circulars from the construction districts and department offices are to be published in the Record, and the paper will contain, also, such other information as may be of general interest in connection with the railroad work.
 Cheer up! With the hump of winter behind us it will be easy
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

In view of the fact that Carran- ga has all that he can do to keep his forces out of the path of Villa, further discussion between the United States and representatives of the Carranza government seems to be a waste of time. ....
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

Christmas, and it is to be hoped that every youngster in town will accept the invitation. The Riggs Kids have the real northern spirit and they should receive encourage ment in their effort to bring the children of the town together in a get-acquainted gathering. There will be a Christmas tree aud a real Santa Claus will act as master of ceremonies.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

Cheer up! With the hump of winter behind us it will be easy sledding to the breakup.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

Copy for advertisements or business from Fairbanks may be left at the News-Miner Office, Fairbanks.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

The Kids of Nenana have been invited to gather at the Engineer ing office tomorrow afternoon to help the Riggs Kids celebrate
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

The farmers of the Fairbanks district are in the money this win ter, with the price of potatoes hold ing firm at seven cents. We are glad to see the agriculturists do we'll, but hope that they will not let prosperity run away with their good judgment.
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

The Alaska Citizen says that during the recent cold spell that enveloped Interior Alaska, a high wind was blowing at Nenana the greater part of the time, lone that would make even a sourdough shiver, let alone the numerous che chacos who are hibernating there. Can you beat it?
The Nenana news., 1916-12-23

Nenana, Alaska, Dec, g, 1916.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05
STRIVE TO BRING BIG
FACTORY TO CAPITAL
Commerce Chamber Committee At
tempting to Induce New York Firm
to Locate Plant Here.

Chairman Joseph Berberch, Of he
Chamber OF Commerce manufacturers
committee. is negotiating with officials
Of a New York manufacturing company
employing approximately 1000 workers, to
locate their new plant in the National
Capital
Should these negotiations be successful
ly carried out. Washington will have in
this plant its largest manufacturing es-
tablishment
Several days ago, Chairman Berberich
received a letter from the president Of
the company. saying II a satisfactory To-
cation could be found the company would
look with favor upon the idea Of NOV
ing its factory to Washington.
The manufacturers committee met yes
terday and discussed various propositions.
at the end of which meeting Secretary
Tom Grant wrote the head Of the con-
cern, inviting him to come to Washing
ton Members of the Committe and sew
eral bankers will meet him upon his ar
rival and show him several sites which
are considered excellent locations for
factories.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05
.DERIDES OPPOSITION
TO BILL BY DEMOCRATS
Minority Leader Mann Scores Major
ity Side for Splitting Over Ad-
ministrahon Measure.

Democratic opposition to a bill ad-
voCated by the State Department to
enable the United States to carry out
its treaty obligations with the republic
of Hayti yesterday called forth the
derision of Representative Mann, the
minority leader, in the House of Rep
resentatives. He declared that az
usual, the administration depended
upon the Republicans for necessary
aid in the conduct of foreign affairs.
The bill was designed to permit the
detah Of officers and men OF the
Marine Corps under the Haytian gov
ernment for training Of Constab bulary
and other duties. Representative Cal
laway. of Texas, supported by Repre-
sentative Hensley, of Missouri. both
little navy men. asserted that the
whole purpose of the measure was to
permit the detailed officers and pri-
Yates to draw double pay.
The bill was finally passed under
the suspension of the rules by a vote
of 239 to SO, all of the So being
Democrats.
This is the most distinctive action
taken by the administration with re-
spect to our foreign affairs" said
Representative Mann. Yet forty-six
Democrats have voted against Consid-
ering it. One hundred and twenty
eight Republicans voted to consider it,
Eighty-eight Democrats followed the
Republicans. less than a two-thirds
majority of the Democratic side"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05
IN BATTLE over
NITRATE PLANT
Wilson Insists on DefenseFe
ture Eliminated from Army
Bill by Vote of House.
PROJECT CRITICISED
Charges Made That Proposal Was Ad-
vanced in Interest of Water
Power Trust.

The basis for another controversy be-
tween the President and the House OF
Representatives was laid yesterday by
the report that the former had indicated
that 1t was his desire that the proposal
for the erection of nitrate plant be in
cluded In the army bill
The provision met with bitter criticism
when 1t was presented to the House
Charges were made that the project was
advanced in the interest OF the water
power trust and powder manufacturers
and that a lobby was maintained to Sc
cure Congressional action upon IT,
Representative Longworth, Of Ohio, and
other Republicans also opposed the propo-
sttion on the ground that the manufac-
ture of nitrates by the hydro-electric
process was obsolete. The fact that Ger
man interests have disposed Of their in
terests in such plants in Norway and
that the country has maintained itself
during the war without an outside supply
of nitrates was alluded TO as an arEu-
ment aginst the Mussel Shoals project
Upon the motion OF Representative Nc
kenzie. Of illinois, the House struck the
nitrate plant item from the army bill by
a vote of "a to 179. It was restored in
the Senate and is a point at issue be-
tween the conferees on the bill.
The President, it was said yesterday
called Representative Hay. chairman Of
the House committee, 10 the White House
and expressed a desire that the nitrate
plant provision be retained in the bill. A
storm was predicted If the majority lead
ers attempt again to put the item through
the House
The COnferees on the army bill yester-
day decided to report a complete dis
agreement. A deadlock was reached on
the volunteer army and militia provis-
ions
The Washington herald., 1916-05-05
ROAD TOLINK
AMERICAS NEAR
McAdoo Predicts Trips by
Rail From New York to
Buenos Aires Coming.
ONLY 1900 MILES LEFT
Comparatively Short Stretch Would
Have to Be Spanned. Explains
Secretary of Treasury.

The linking Of the United States with
South America by railroad may result
from the tour of South America just
completed by the International High
Commission on Uniformity OF Laws.
Secretary OF the Treasury MCAdoo who
headed the commission, yesterday re-
turned to Washington, and issued state
ment IN which he declared that the day
may not be far distant when train criers
in New York will be shouting "AH
aboard for Buenos Aires"
Mr.. McAdoo stated that the commission
placed the construction of an intercOn-
tinentaI railway between the two Ameri-
cas- next in Importance to the establish
ment OF a merchant marine. He pointed
out that only 900 miles remain to De
constructed to complete an interconti-
mental road.
Mr.. McAdoo said that every official
with whom he conferred evidenced an
earnest desire to strengthen commercial,
financial. and political relations between
mis- own country and the United States,
and that everywhere there was a com
pIete absence of that suspicion and dis
trust Of the United States which has,
until recently. existed to a more or less
degree in at least some of the South
American countries"
II this happy consumation can be
realized" continues Mr. MaAdOo, lit
will do more. in my opinion, to promote
stable, rapid, and peaceful development
Of the American States than any single
political act OF the last century. 1t
will be a transcendent achievement if the
territorial and political integrity Of every
American nation. large and small. can
be made secure through unity Of action
nd interest"