Twenty Cars of Coal Seized by Railroads at Butte
Fuel Administrator John Th. McIntosh reports 20 of 28 coal cars destined for Butte were seized by the railroad, leaving the city facing a coal shortage. He says eight cars will be distributed tomorrow but will exhaust within 12 hours, forcing residents to rely on wood during the emergency.
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Coal strike may end early this week amid fuel shortages
Reports from multiple regions indicate a major coal strike affecting rail service and factory work. In Boston and Hartford regions 182 passenger trains are canceled effective tomorrow while Canadian and American lines cut dozens more. Detroit and Weland join Ohio in widespread idling, with thousands facing half time and job losses as officials seek relief. Governor Robertson imposes martial law in Oklahoma coal fields closing non essential industries. Canadian Pacific cuts 35 trains including the Transcontinental Limited as imports of coal sag. In Butte Montana, relief efforts include exploring Canadian coal supplies and public fuel conservation measures as city officials plan a coordinated response to the crisis.
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Ohio
Dee
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma Coal Fields
Robertson
Adjt
Charles F. Barrett
One Drowned As Float Capsizes In Waters Near Bes
A drowning occurred when a river float overturned near Bes as a crowd of about forty people were in the water. Rescue efforts were reported but one person was confirmed dead. Authorities investigated the incident and noted hazardous conditions in the area.
Germany Has Not Decided On Ratification Protocol
Berlin reports that the German ministry has not yet reached a decision on ratification. Supposed replacements for Baron von Leisner and peace delegates are discussed, possibly including financiers and leaders from the Hanseatic League. The liberal Vossische Zeitung criticizes the government for its handling and seeks rupture with the Entente rather than continued negotiations.
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War Department officials open canal ceremony aboard ship
War Department heads to Wanama to formally open a large canal. On deck of the steamship Great Northern before sailing, figures include Newton Baker, General Peyton C. March, General Chamberlain, and other U.S. Army officers in a rotary formation.
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Underwood & Underwood
New York
Big Guns Flock to Capital for Republican Meeting
Washington December 1 figures of the Republican party will be in Washington this week for the meeting of the Republican National Committee convening Wednesday. The gathering aims to map campaign strategy for Illinois delegation options and for party runs in the state.
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Royal Hunter Has Trouble In Store
Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso to receive the resignation of the entire Toca cabinet upon his return from a hunting trip probably Monday. The cabinet met after General Cavaro resigned as war minister, following a court action demanding 23 officers be dismissed. Socialist deputies threaten a general strike if military government replaces the cabinet.
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Spain
Printers Group Denies FTC Price Fixing Allegations
United Typothetae of America responds to the federal trade commission complaint by denying illegal or unfair practices. The filing includes letters from Hurley endorsing cost findings and from President Wilson backing the commission’s cost finding system.
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United ‘Typothetae of America
Federal Trade Commission
Typothetae
Supreme Council to Hear Personal Plea
Dr Karl Renner, chancellor, seeks immediate help from the Supreme Council in Paris. He proposes retirement of the current government and election of a neutral dictatorial state as alternative while condemning alleged plundering and calling for constitutional changes involving the Jesuits.
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Train Abandoned In Drifted Snow Strands Sheridan Passengers
A freight train on the branch to Alder became buried in deep drifts during a fierce snowstorm near Sheridan. Although a relief engine from Whitehall was sent, drifting snow prevented approach and the train remained stuck in a deep cut. Residents volunteered to aid and passengers faced entombment as the storm raged with no relief in sight.
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Black Hand Gang Murders Pueblo Family in Home
In Pueblo on December 7 a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Pusaierl, were shot and killed and their 10 year old daughter Angling was seriously wounded near their home. The attack followed by suspected gang members from inside the community, who fled after the shooting. The incident occurred close to the family residence as two men fired at the home, according to surviving children.
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Col
Dominick Pusaierl
German Defense Minister Noske in obstinate mood
Reported mood of German Defense Minister Noske amid government stance and policy pressure. Description centers on unwavering attitude and insistence on present authority in a politically tense period.
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Noske
Mystery delays solution in Jenkins Puebla jail case
Washington dispatch reports no word on solving the Jenkins escape mystery after Mexico detainment and diplomatic pressure. Mexican authorities reportedly presented a patchy newspaper account from Puebla noting possible punishment for those implicated and naming Judge Cholut Aulixeo after the abduction of Jenkins.
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Amecican
Mexico
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Isior
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Juan Ubera
Youth Held for Theft of Bonds in Detroit
Elias Tieman, 17, and an alleged accomplice sought in September theft of Liberty bonds and other embezzled items, were taken into custody by police in Detroit and held for New York authorities. The teen was arrested while investigators described the case as linked to a broader bond theft ring.
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Dank” Messenger
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Lockout Extends to Textile Trades in Barcelona
The extended lockout affects textile workers who have been shut out for a week and denied pay. They protested to the civil governor as cases were referred to the Industrial Tribunal under the law, with workers demanding a week's salary.
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Second murder of this week shocks Cleveland police
In Cleveland Ohio on December 1 Patrolman Robert Shel shot while taking a burglar suspect to the police station. Authorities believe another officer was killed this week, as a second murder incident is reported amid ongoing violence in the city. Madrid reports: Spanish companies seek higher wages and tax relief while asking to increase rates.
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Poties
Robert "Shel
Madrid
Spain
Thieves steal 1.6 million er from Kapfenberg works
A theft occurred at Bohler Works in Kapfenberg last night with craftsmen reporting the loss of about 1.6 million er. Police inquiries are underway as investigators assess security breaches and potential suspects.
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Budapest
Sat
Oktinum
Bohler
Kapfenberg
Fate of wartime prohibition may be known today
A court considers the fate of wartime prohibition with a decision expected today after a two week recess. If a ruling is reached, it could end the wartime policy and shift national beverage controls pending a rational amendment.
Bear Creek miners greet Billings volunteers at camp
On December 7 at Bear Creek in Carbor county, 80 volunteer mine workers from Billings arrived with troops in support of the strike. Union electricians boiler men and others on duty at the leased mine walked out as the volunteers moved in. The scene reflected tense mine labor relations and broader labor actions in the region.
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Carbor County
Billings
Union
Hillings
Mexico Situation Dominates Congress Agenda
Washington reports the Mexican crisis overshadows all questions before Congress this week. The foreign relations committee will reconvene to consider a resolution urging President Wilson to sever diplomatic ties with Mexico and withdraw recognition. Senate and house work remains heavy on rail and labor issues with little progress anticipated this month.
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Congress
Foreign Relations
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Than
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House
Government seeks settlement of coal strike in shadowed talks
Washington officials report mystery proposals for ending the coal strike will be discussed in Indianapolis Tuesday by the federal court and United Mine Workers leaders. Attorney General Palmer and Judge Ames traveled with John Lewis and Wilbur Wilson as talks continued with miners’ representatives. Officials offered no concrete details and officials refused to reveal who prompted the Washington visit or the exact aims of the plan.
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Itura
Doubt Cast on Maud Tabor Death Identification
In Lawton Michigan on December 7, authorities questioned Mrs Sarah I Tabor's claim that Maud Tabor died of asthma in Colorado Springs. The body found in a trunk at the Tabor home has not been positively identified, with several officials expressing doubt about it being Miss Tabor. Local deputies returned from California with witnesses and related records.
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