Prohibition and Suffrage Move to House Floor
The House Rules Committee reports special rules to consider constitutional amendments on prohibition and woman suffrage, ending hopes for a holiday recess. Hobson’s prohibition proposal would ban intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes in the United States and territories, while the suffrage amendment would declare voting rights for citizens.
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Congress in session with bills on water power and prohibition
The day in Congress opened at noon as committees discussed the water power bill. Democrats in caucus advanced the legislative program, pursuing conservation shipping and Philippine bills to avoid an extra session. Memorial services were held for Rep Arvin S Pepper Iowa. Recessed to prepare for the public funeral of Rep Serena E Payne New York.
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St. Louis
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National Temperance Council Formed In Columbus Meeting
At Columbus Ohio the Council of One Hundred renamed the group the National Temperance Council and discussed starting a national exhibit in the city. Daniel Poling of Boston was elected president during the first annual meeting.
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Argentine Ambassador Honored at New York Dinner
Dr. Romulo Noon, Argentina's ambassador to the United States, received a gold medal at the Pennsylvania Society’s seventh annual dinner in New York. Former Gov Edwin S. Stuart praised Noon for defending neutral rights amid wartime tensions as he outlined Argentina’s need for qualified personnel, ships, and banking facilities to expand markets for American products.
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Taft urges budget system for efficient government
Former President William H. Taft told lawyers at a New York luncheon that the nation needs an official budget. He criticized past fiscal practices, said many nations with stable governments use budgets, and warned the U.S. risks bankruptcy without revenue side discipline.
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Russians Suffer Heavy Losses as Lodz Evacuated
Berlin reports in German official press bureau statement that Russian forces evacuated Lodz secretly after three days of battles around Lodz and Lowicz. It claims 150 000 Russians killed or captured, 56 900 prisoners taken to Germany, with limited damage to Lodz itself and the tramway returning to service.
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Street Car Service Suspended in Vera Cruz
Military orders halt Vera Cruz street car service after authorities say incompetent workers hired by the railway company endangered public safety following a salary dispute that threatened a strike.
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Bliss Reinstates Border Passes Revokes All Areas
Naco Arizona December 12 General Tasker Bliss commander of U S troops guarding the border revoked all passes for crossing the international line. Later communications into Mexico limited to newspaper men and teamsters hauling. Reprisal followed reports of agents for both Mexican factions seeking recruits and supplies. Snipers exchanged fire as General Hill at Naco received new Maxim guns placed after dark.
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Carrangista Troops Pursue Vieer near Fronteras
Douglas Arizona December 12 Two hundred fifty Carrangista troops left Agua Prieta in pursuit of the Maytorena force that captured Fronteras last night. After the Fronteras capture the Maytorena troops reportedly moved toward Cuchuta Sonora, near Fronteras.
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War News Roundup Highlights Fronts and Naval Moves
Reports from the fronts indicate no decisive outcomes as fighting continues on extended lines. Germans claim progress north of the Vistula and the Lodz losses are tallied. Austrian actions near Belgrade and Serbian fronts show Austrian retreat while German and British actions unfold in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Goethals asks for destroyers to Panama amid wireless interference concerns. Emperor William’s health shows improvement and Belgium’s King Albert thanks the American commission for a name day message.
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Mob sets black man alight near Sylvester Louisiana
Charred remains of Watkins Lewis, the third Black man killed by mobs in a year in Calcasieu Parish, were found bound to a tree with wire near Sylvester. About 200 white men reportedly gathered as the mob executed the burning after abducting him from jail. A grand jury was ordered to identify mob members.
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Dresden Cruiser Stranded Off Argentine Coast During War
German cruiser Dresden, one of the ships engaged by the British, was stranded off the Argentine coast near Gallos on December 12 as German and British naval actions continued. A Petrograd dispatch notes large quantities of English goods awaiting shipment at Archangel, while mild winter could keep navigation open with ice-breakers into January.
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Christmas Truce Sought by Pope but Rejected by Powers
Vatican organ reports the pope proposed a Christmas truce to all nations. The suggestion was addressed with courteous consideration by the warring powers, but no armistice was agreed.
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Pope Benedict Seeks Christmas War Truce Across Powers
The Osservatore Romano reports the pope asked belligerent governments to suspend hostilities for Christmas. Most powers praised the effort and some agreed, but no unanimous accord was reached, preventing the hoped-for benevolent outcome.
Eliot Praises Rockefeller as Beneficent Business Leader
Charles W. Eliot at the Twentieth Century club lauds John D. Rockefeller for organizing Standard Oil as a benevolent achievement and calls Rockefeller the era’s best business man. He defends the Rockefeller foundation work and argues corporations, especially limited liability ones, drive vast business progress.
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Governor Hunts Commutes Six Arizona Death Sentences
Governor Hunt halts planned Florence hangings by commuting two Americans to life and referring one Mexican case to the supreme court. Three others receive reprieves until March 19 1915 with urging to aid in sentencing due to intoxication. The move precedes a new pardon board provision from the November laws.
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Protest Telegram Demands End to Federal Troops in Colorado
A long telegram sent to President Woodrow Wilson protests the retention of federal troops in Colorado. It is signed by John Mc Lennan, president of District 15, United Mine Workers of America.
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Swedes Troubled by German Mine Answer
Stockholm reports Swedish press, via Aftonbladet, finds Germany's reply unsatisfactory regarding mine laid ships sunk incident. Germany denies laying mines Saturday or Sunday but admits later actions tied to Russia’s winter naval base plans in Åland archipelago, with Sweden notified Monday.
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Simple Ceremonies For Patriarchs Funeral
Independence Missouri December 12. Funeral plans for Josephus Smith president of the reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints are set for tomorrow. Smith died Thursday after a lingering illness and arranged his burial details in advance.
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Invasion Scare Again Stirring England Says Baden Powell
London reports General Baden Powell believes Germany may invade England if possible, targeting northern industrial cities. He cites potential landings along the east coast, estimates a major force under 109000, and notes preparations by Lowestoft and other towns.
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German Press Bureau claims Preasnyse occupied by German forces
Berlin reports official bureau confirms occupation of Preasnyse as German troops push from the north toward the Vistula and Warsaw. It notes the advance aims at the Narew line, threatens Warsaw from the rear, while south Poland sees mixed German Austrian gains amid strong resistance.
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