Railroads urged to be centralized to avert war strain
Inter State Commerce Commission report urges government control or war time pooling. McChord insists strong federal authority is essential for rail transportation to avoid breakdown. Mixed views on government operation versus voluntary cooperation, with concerns over capital, equipment, and competing routes.
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McChord
Interstate 1 Commerce Commission
Congress
Mc Chord
Capil
Htermanive
Gover
AMI
Railroad War Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
War ‘Industries Hoards
Shipping Board
Fuel and Food
British Hold Cambrai Salient Amid Gun Losses and Mesopotamia Action
British and Russian forces report a successful Mesopotamia operation while Maurice warns of a narrow Cambrai salient risk. He notes German von Ludendorff's plan caused partial breach, with 138 British guns and hundreds of prisoners claimed by the foe, and signals possible line adjustments to stabilize positions.
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London
Mesopotamaj
F. B. Maurice
Ambral
Maurice
Westhdrnwall
Cambrai
Geral von Ludendorf
von Ludendorff
Ypres
Mesopotamia
Italy
Russia
Germany
Caucasus
Persia
Bagdad
Anaconda News Digest From The State Desk
News items from Anaconda cover Russian aid in Mesopotamia and rail needs, soldiers affected by orders, dual monarchy seeking peace, local court cases including smallpox in Butte and a manslaughter chat driver, plus more recruits and family troubles.
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Mesopotamia
Rive
Gray
Anaconda News
Baitortat
Tex Campbell
Butte
Youth breaks down when accused of baby's death
In Springfield Missouri on December 5, Claude Pierson whom authorities accuse of complicity in the baby kidnapping plot faced a murder charge read at Marshfield. He collapsed emotionally for the first time since arrest while his father fainted and his mother wept as questions were pressed.
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Baby
Springfeld
Claude Pierson
Lloyd Keet
Megree
Gay
Marshfield
C. J. Page
Claude
Germans evasive in replies to Russians
London reports Russian communications show evasive replies from German delegates at armistice talks. Moscow notes proposed terms to bar German forces from allied fronts and withdraw detachments from Moon Sound. Russians reject delays and aim for a 28 day armistice. Petrograd appeals for international support as Russia’s Provisional government seeks unity and Curland annexation protection. Berlin reports no truth to Romanian peace bid. Ferdinand of Romania vows no separate peace. Wilson mission discussions continue.
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Russia
Moon Sound
Baltic
Black Sea
Puma
Petrograd
Uma
Thetts
Uy Hie
Courland
Ger
Dual Monarchy Ready For Peace
From Vienna a dispatch quotes Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary saying the dual monarchy is ready to accept a peace that preserves its integrity while not ceasing fighting until dismemberment ends. He lauds military successes and urges prompt settlement, noting pope mediation and openness to negotiations with Russia to restore friendly ties, while maintaining resolve against dismemberment. He cites strengthened ties with Bulgaria and looks to Ottoman alliance for prosperity.
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Vienna
Enffevor
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Iman
Ottoman Empire
Heavier Blow Planned As German Offensive Persists
In France the Associated Press reports no sign von Der Marwitz's offensive is abandoned. Cambrai area sees fresh infantry, British lines hold firm, and Allied morale improves amid intensified artillery and counter shelling. British air superiority dominates over German aircraft.
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Associated Press
France
von der Marwitz
Cambrai
Seattle Packing House Strike Votes To Enforce Closed Shop
Approximately 2000 packing house employees and Seattle retailers have voted to strike at once to enforce a closed shop. The move follows no wage or hour disputes, only union shop demands. Local action threatens disruption as workers prepare to walk out tomorrow morning.
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Seattle
the Post-Intelligencer
S'oelock
Sixteen British ships sunk by mines or submarines
London report to the admiralty states that in the last week sixteen British merchantmen over 1,600 tons were sunk by mines or submarines, with one vessel under 1,600 tons and four fishing craft also lost. The record lists arrivals and sailings and notes prior week losses. A Seattle civic group confirms mass meetings to push impeachment of Mayor Hiram C. Gill over laxity in suppressing vice.
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London
Admiralty
Seattle
Hiram C. Gill
Weather forecast for Montana, Thursday mix of precipitation
Weather summary notes partly cloudy skies for Montana on Thursday with rain or snow near the west divide and warmer air expected across the state.
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Washington
Montana
West Divide
Escape from Soldier Guard in World War I
The Associated Press reports near Gouzeaucourt in France during the Cambral fighting, fifty American and Canadian engineers with British troops were cut off and captured by German units. A German escort attempted to lead captives toward La Vacquerie but the prisoners overpowered guards and escaped with British troops arriving to retake the situation. An American Canadian convoy in a motor lorrie charged six Germans at a crossroads, machine guns in hand, trampling the surprise force and fleeing down the road.
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Associated Press
France
Connecon
Gouzeaucourt
la Vacquerie
War Resolution Action Expected This Week
House and senate leaders anticipate quick action on a war resolution authorizing the use of armed forces against Austria. The measure, likely to pass the house Friday and reach the senate, omits Turkey and Bulgaria despite hopes to extend the action. Officials expect swift debate in both chambers.
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Senate
Austria
Germany
Turkey
Bulgaria
House
Pereas
United States
US of America
Amon
Heally
America
United
Perial
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stone
Nvenes
Segin
Sentimen
Bis
Frida
Pende
Explosive Plant Blast Kills Eight Men at Hicsbuc Facility
Eight workers died and two reported missing after a blast at the Noah na Chemical plant in a suburb, shattering windows up to two miles away. The explosion in the flying department ruptured a large 48,000 gallon tank using explosive materials, with damage estimated at 250000 dollars. Medical teams responded rapidly aided by Grace Lyone who alerted hospitals. Five bodies have been identified.
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Hicsbuc
Thag Ee
Noah Na Chemical Company
Grace Lyone
Ians Overjoyed At Request Of President
A report from Dawson Yukon Territory notes IANS and allied clubs plan a long trip to Alaska and Fort McPherson, carrying mails for Arctic patrols. The expedition will include seven teams with Indian guides and deers to express gratitude to President Wilson and America. The trip begins around January and returns in March with Kyalmur St as the only explorer in the Arctic.
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Italy
Ade
Wilsom
America
Dawson
Yukon Territory
Dee
Royal Northwest Mounted Boz
Seely Pass
Rocky Mount
Fort McPherson
Arctic
Kyalmur
War Resolution Affects Thousands in United States Army
Washington notes the war resolution could declare Austrian-Hungarian subjects in U S service enemy aliens. Officials discuss granting citizenship or special statute exemptions to avoid removing thousands of soldiers. Commanders worry about loyalty but seek safeguards to preserve fighting force.
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United States Army
Congress
United
America
Alte
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