Crozier Faces Senate Panel Over War Gun Delays
Major General Crozier testifies for three hours on delays in arming troops with weapons. He pins responsibility on Secretary Baker for the machine gun shortfall and says financing and factory changes caused rifle shortages while praising the Browning gun. Baker declines to comment beyond noting overall production capacity and the new weapon's approval.
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Crozier
Washington, D
Senate Military Committee
Geneeral Crozier
France
Baker
Chamberlain
Standard s Tmo's helmsman held as spy in Russia doubt
Doubt about results in Russia and brief reports from Butte note political and social tensions. References to elections in Canada, new draft boards, railway operations, and civic notices appear alongside brief sport and theater mentions.
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Tmo
Russia
Twin Cities
Crozier
New Draft Board
Butte
Telegraphic New
Haig
Elty
Broadway
Milwaukee
Liberal Culture Club
Canada Nears Historic Election Day in Canada
Canada readies for a pivotal Monday election as Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Robert Borden tour eastern provinces. The Liberal party pushes for reform and conscription debate while the Union Government backs immediate overseas force strengthening. Overseas voting has expanded the electorate by about 40 percent, with Yukon and Halifax ballots possibly deferred.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Wilfrid Laurier
Chait
Robert Borden
Cambien
Llocal
Dominion
Canada
de Giers
Yukon
Halifax
Governor Cox to seek charges against Baird over coal pool
Gov. James M. Cox prepares to forward charges to President Wilson alleging F. Baird of Cleveland leads the lake coal shipping pool in operators’ interests. He asks Dr. Garfield to explain the appointment and vows swift action to ease Ohio coal shortages amid an official outcry. Eleven thousand men were sworn into the regular army with more reports arriving.
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Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
Wilson
Baird
Cleveland
Lake
Cox
H. A. Garfield
Garefield
State
Washington
Spy suspect on collision ship held as German spy
John Joansen, helmsman of the Nor Wesian steamer Imo, was detained as a German spy suspect after the collision with the Mont Blane aiding the munition ship. Joansen denied ill intent, offered a nurse $30 to fetch a newspaper, and was guarded as authorities investigated. Louis Vosburg was detained as Henry French for scrutiny. doctors deem him temporarily unbalanced.
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Malitax
Ova Beotla
John Joansen
Imo
Meinis Oe
New
Yeat Gay
Johansen
Tohansen
Tated
C. Bure
Cemed Johansen
Absolnt Foundation
United States
Pxious
Norway
Louis Vosburg
Henry French
Vosburg
Boston
Halifax
Soa
Secret Service
Sugar Ration Plan Advocated For Every Person
Washington reports a three-pound monthly sugar allowance per person along with porkless, Wheatless, and meatless meal days. A kitchen card will urge household stockkeeping, discourage hoarding, and explain global food strain and allied needs in World War I.
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Washington
Food Administration
United States
America
Europe
American Casualties Behind British Front Reported
AP dispatch from Francetell details American railway engineers killed by German bombs behind the British line. A bomb hit a street used by American troops shattering windows and injuring none of the officers inside. two American soldiers died from gunshot wounds in hospitals.
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Associated Press
Weather Outlook for Montana Snow Friday Into Saturday
Frigid Montana forecast with snow likely Friday and continuing into Saturday. Cold conditions expected Saturday night with subfreezing temperatures and brisk winds impacting travel and outdoor activities.
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Montana
Varney Altying Tale Of Keyes Wives Demands Disclosure
In Dedham Massachusetts Harriet A Varney Alt ying recounts a troubled period with Keyes Moston real estate and a Providence actor named Whitney. She describes alleged abuse and coercive control during dinners and hotel stays as she sought to end the relationship and protect herself. The testimony reveals claims of threats and emotional turmoil amid the couple s precarious separation.
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Dedham
Mass
Keyen Sa Moston Real Estate
Harriet A. Varney Altying
A. Keys
Keyes
Providence
Whitney
Jim
Two Austrian Warships Torpedoed at Trieste
New York reports that Italian torpedo boats attacked Trieste harbor on December 9 sinking the Austrian battleship Wien. The Vienna claim says most of the crew were saved and the waters of the sinking were not named.
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Trieste
New York
C. Pfister
London
Vienna
Wien
Austro-Hungarians under careful watch after war declaration
Washington December 13 Attorney General Gregory stated Austro-Hungarians would be treated fairly but kept under careful watch and promptly dealt with if suspected of hostile acts. He noted arrests have been made across the country since wartime measures began and suspects are held pending investigation.
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Washington
Gregory
Unclear Victory in Russia Amid Cossack Bolshevik Clashes
Report notes fighting in Russia involves Cossacks and Bolsheviks with no clear winner recorded. Dispatch provides fragmentary details of ongoing hostilities and variable front lines without decisive result or confirmation from reliable sources.
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Jeselt
Russia
Russian Civil War Reports and Twin City Labor Strikes
A bulletin cites Bolshevik victories around Kornitof and surrounding fronts with tactics and surrenders noted. Parallel coverage describes Minnesota labor unrest with 16 000 workers in Minneapolis and St Paul responding to safety commission actions and union strikes affecting deliveries and transit. Governor Burnquist signals openness to informal talks but opposes reopening the streetcar dispute.
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Minneaps
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cial Labor Commission
Ikers
Minneapolia
Ernor
Burn=quist
Newton D. Baker
Federal Mediation’ Board
Paul
Vennor Burnquist
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
Federal Athorities
Government operation of railroads may mean large loss
Washington dec 18 the rail railroads issue dominates the president as he weighs government control details of Brit plan and possible railroad legislation. Senate committee chair Newlands says decision pending. Four brotherhoods oppose government operation and officials warn of about 100 million dollars in potential losses next year due to earnings declines and higher government freight volume.
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Wilson
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Newlands
Congress
Benator_ Nlands
A.B. Garretson
White House
Toeay
Brotherhoods
Empire
Garantee
Toe
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