Universal Military Service Seen as Path to Preparedness
Washington December 2 The war department plans to urge Congress to announce a definite military policy and to create machinery for a citizen army beginning with volunteers but based on universal service. Administration officials favor universal service as fair and democratic and hope to educate public opinion before full implementation.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
United States
Army
Garrison
Breckinridge
Itis
Department Omciata
Washington Vienna talk hints at conscription shift
A fragmented account notes possible treaty or editorial hints on conscription in Great Britain and citizen army ideas. The page mentions war development, mining outputs, and various state and national items alongside local notes, with stray references to lawsuits and theater features.
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Washington
Vienna
Great Britain
United Sport
Hecht
End News
Montana
Naconda News
s-Cupid
Congress
Milwaukee interest in new steamship line
Seattle shipping men led by RM Calkins of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul announce plans to organize and operate three steamships valued at 1,259,000 dollars each to run between Seattle Haw, Australia and New Zealand ports. They cite full storage and a flood of freight as justification and urge private ships without waiting for federal action.
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Continental Army
War Department
Congress
Seattle
RM. Calkins
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Haw
Nustralla
New Zealand
Calkins
Estabrook for President on Nebraska Ballot
Omaha bulletin reports a petition filed to place Henry D. Estabrook of New York on the Republican primary ballot in Nebraska. The Estabrook League of SE Nebraska claims 2000 signatures and Estabrook supports protection and preparedness in a letter to the league.
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Omaha
Neb
Secretary of State
Henry D. Estabrook
New York
Lincoln
Estabrook League
Nebraska
League
Estabrook
Greek boat in distress aided by cutter Seneca
New York dispatch reports coast guard cutter Seneca to assist the Greek steamship Thessaloniki which was described as in distress after boiler room flooding and engine room flooding during severe storms. A later wireless message indicated the ship could be moving slowly, two miles an hour. Boston reports five children dead and several ill from suspected poisoned candy with police investigating criminal responsibility.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Coast Guard
Seneca
Thessaloniki
Sandy
New York Navy Yard
Boston
Wrighton District
Sunk French vessel Ville de la Clotat sunk by submarine in the Mediterranean
Tokyo reports several Chinese revolutionary leaders have departed for South China. In Japan a vessel loaded with 1100 tons of cargo including silk and general goods but no munitions was sunk by a submarine. Further details indicate loaded tonnage and destinations vary by region.
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Tokio
Tuerrencn Steamé Ville de
South China
Anaconda Mining Declares 1.50 Dividend For Shares
Directors of the Anaconda Mining Company today declared a quarterly dividend of 1.50 per share payable February 28. This action raises the annual dividend basis for the stock, following a prior 1.00 per share dividend declared three months ago.
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Anaconda
War fronts show renewed activity with slow Balkans calm
London reports a surge of operations on both eastern and western fronts over the past day while the Balkans appear quieter. Austro German Bulgarian forces pull back toward defensive positions near the Greek frontier as Saloniki fighting risk fades. Western front sees French advances near Metz and heavy artillery in the Vosges, with Russians pressing along the Dniester. German plans focus on Mackensen for near eastern operations and large scale mobilization for Constantinople and the Dardanelles defense against British and French aid.
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London
Balkans
Hesp
Saloniki
Associated Press
Vienna
Iitzstein
Vosges
Hartmanns-Weiler- Kopf
Dvinsk
Bux
Grecian
Satoniki
Castelnau
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Constantinopl
Eis
Buez Canal
Highest Point Reached by American Exchange
London reports American exchange rose to new highs with cable transfer at 474 percent. Experts suggest the rate may rise to 477 including insurance and shipping costs, potentially halting further gold shipments to the United States. The market committee now has leverage to stabilize via mobilization of American securities.
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London
American Exchange
United States
Closing of the saloon hurts traction business
Spokane officials announce that street cars will cease running after midnight beginning Sunday night, two nights after statewide prohibition takes effect. Companies say most midnight riders were saloon patrons, harming traction demand and service.
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Spokane
Schmidt Case Trials For Death In LA Times Bombing
Los Angeles jurors are to hear closing arguments in the Schmidt murder case as key evidence from six weeks of trial is summarized. Deputy district attorney Keyes argues Schmidt was a leading figure in the plot that caused the Los Angeles Times building explosion and the death of 20 people five years ago.
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Los Angeles
Matthew Schmidt
Ast Keyes
Summers
Schmidt
Los Angeles Times
Villa fugitive leaders flee into Chihuahua frontier
El Paso reports General Francisco Villa Manuel Medina Vietia and Jose Rodriguez graphic fugitives from amnesty by General Obregon. They are said to head fugitive bands in Guerrero district Western Chihuahua with parts of their armies moving into Juarez by train. Car ranza forces continue demobilizing Villa troops and enlisting men.
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el Paso
Texas
Francisco Vila
Manual Medinavietia
Jose Rodriguez
Villa
Obregon
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Carranza
Juarez
Carranzi
Governor Hanna Sick After Ford Peace Trip
Copenhagen dispatch reports North Dakota Governor L B Hanna is diagnosed with typhoid fever after leaving the Ford peace expedition. Doctors at St Joseph's hospital express cautious optimism about recovery given his strong constitution. Also mentions unrelated Alaska whaling and a Mississippi public service commission action reducing rates in Jefferson City.
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Hanna
FORD
Copenhagen
London
L. B. Hanna
North Dakota
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sing Sing Warden Osborne to Be Removed
Albany N Y Dec 28 Thomas Mott Osborne millionaire warden of Sing Sing prison will be removed from office as soon as a successor can be named under the law Actions probably will be taken to appoint a new warden while the indicted official remains in office Governor Whitman commented that the charges against Osborne are unfounded Osborne was appointed warden in late November after gaining publicity at Auburn prison where he lived as a convict under the name Brown
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Albany
Thomas Mott ‘Osborne
Sing Sing Prison
Tow
John B. Riley
Sing Sing
West ‘Ches County
Riley
Whitman
Osborne
Givon
Au- Hurn
Brown
France votes for 1817 recruits as war stance affirmed
Paris report states the senate approved war minister Gallieni’s call to mobilize the 1817 class for Jan 5 after long cabinet debate. The minister denounces pacifists, saying France now seeks war and will use all resources. civilians are urged to avenge fallen sons.
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Paris
Gallieni
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
France
Fort Clase
American mail seized by British government
Berlin dispatch reports British authorities seized American mail from two steamships bound for Holland. The Tubantia, Dutch vessel between Amsterdam and South America, was found to carry all the South American sail for Holland aboard.
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Berlin
Sayvice
Holand
Rotterdam
Overseas News Ency
Amsterdam
Tubantia
Holland
President Wilson Birthday Observances In Hot Springs
Hot Springs Virginia December 2 President Wilson on his fifty ninth birthday worked several hours received telegrams from across the country enjoyed a quiet automobile ride through snow covered mountain roads and shared a birthday dinner with his wife. In London Copenhagen line says no official Ford peace mission reception will be held Danish Peace Association will not participate and government advises private meetings for expedition members.
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Hot Springs
Wilson
London
Reuter
Austria's Reply Mod Form Won't Answer Conscription
The record presents a fragmented clipping with disjointed phrases about conscription and a modified form. It suggests tensions over response forms and potential force or penalties. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable due to garbled text.
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Austria
Ancona note crisis risks U S Austrian ties
Reports from Washington and London indicate Austria will not meet U S demands on disavowal and punishment for the Ancona sinkings. Diplomatic circles warn of a possible break in relations, while Germany and Austria face scrutiny over submarine practices and warnings to merchant ships. Negotiations resume amid cabinet splits in Britain over conscription and policy unity.
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Washington
Austria
Ancona
United States
Tueronte
Vienna
Lansing
Germany
London
Mediterranean
Montana Exposition Commission Keeps Montana Exhibit At San Diego
Helena December meeting decides to continue the Montana exhibit at the San Diego fair. Commission secretary Hazelbaxer notified. Funding revised to 4600 required with 3458 contributed by W. A. Clark Roundup Club Powers Browne Stanford Townsite Lewis Pen Seely Lewistown Commercial Geraldine F P Schmidt. Senator Clark supports continued exhibit to benefit the state.
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Helena
Montana Exposition Commission
Montana
San Diego
Jotary Hazelbaxer
W. A. Clark
Roundup
Commercial Club
Powers
David G. Browne
Tames
T. Stanford
Lewis Pen- Seely
Lewistown Commercial Tutb
F. P. Schmidt
Geraldine
Senator Clark
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Friustrates
Greec Red
Salontea
Zeltennik
Milwaukee
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Orn Sour
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Dniester
Near East
Michal von Mackensen
Heypt
Constantinople
Patse
Wrecks
Seauic
Onsen
Ene
Lmnippisgatch
Alaska
Unite Brace, Whaling Company
Staton
Port Armatrong
Jefferson Cig
Mikesour Public Service Commission
Is Rye
PHAN
Erteles
Ty Washington
Imation
Viennan
Thermore
Kuatria
Rexair
State Department
Downing Street
Derby
Northehfle
House of Commons
Asquith
Eriay
Secont
Francisco
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