Four Cities Vie for Democratic National Convention Bid
Washington December 5 A scaled contest unfolds as four cities Dallas Chicago St Louis and San Francisco vie to host the 1916 Democratic National Convention. Delegations arrive with funds and promises while internal positions and vacancies at the committee loom ahead of the June 19 opening.
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White House
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Congress
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William F. WeCombs
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Fitch
Explosion kills hundreds at German ammo works
A large ammunition factory in Malle, Saxony, was destroyed by a massive blast with hundreds feared dead. A second near miss at Poxden facility was averted when undermining was discovered. Fourteen arrests linked to the unrest were reported as discontented workers are suspected.
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Cambridge University
Cambridge University Press
England
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Encyclopaedia Britannica Corporation
German Crown Prince Hard to Kill Amid War Data
Berlin December 6 reports compiled from German wires recount the Crown Prince’s repeated attempts on his life and injuries. The timeline covers August wounds at the frontier Verdun September campaigns and multiple casualties, ending with his supposed end and several later claimed deaths.
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Mother and Daughter Burned to Death in Home Fire
McMeekin Fia December 5 G Weeks and her daughter Miss Nello Weeks were burned to death yesterday afternoon while burning trash at the rear of their home. Mia Weeks, 70, drew too close to the fire. her dress caught fire, and her cries for help brought her daughter to assist, but her clothing caught fire as she dragged her mother to safety.
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Hein
The Two Dollar Mouce Prom Sb Teews Most Disputch 1 Plans
The piece explores the economics and ethics of cheap film show attractions and argues high prices do not reflect production costs. It notes how cheap productions can be reproduced and cautions against exploiting audiences with steep seat prices. It references The Birth of a Nation and urges buying seats early.
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Prom
Democrats Split On Preparedness In 1916 Senate Clash
Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders split over national defense ahead of the 1916 election. Debates focus on a stronger navy and a trained army, with disputes about how far to expand military policy and use of merchant shipping during wartime. Georgia lawmakers weigh in on roads, water power, and preparedness as part of national security.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Congress
United States
Evers
Mike
Oglinds Ocean Freight Carriers
London
Lord Tandadowse
Smith
Lagland
March
Germany
Georgia
Shidon
Adamson
Teron
Jwar
Gordon Tee
Mr Tee
Frank Park
Navy
Charles TR Crisp
Imereti
Army
Carl Vinson
Joffre Supreme on All French Fronts
Paris December 5 The decree increasing General Joffre's powers and giving him command across theaters of operation suggests a question about appointing a new commander in chief. The Temps notes the government with Joffre seems to keep him as supreme director of military operations on all fronts.
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Temps
Adamson Pushes Rural Credits Bill in Congress
Washington dispatch reports Representative Adamson prepared a rural credits bill to use the federal reserve framework to fund farm loans for twenty years at up to 3 percent interest. The measure allows banks to lend on land as collateral with collateral value limited to half the land value and provides mechanisms for assignment to the Treasury or private investors within ten years.
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Adamson
Rural Credit Bi
Federal Reserve System
National Bank
Inwa
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Federal Reserve Bank
Federal
United States
Trasin
Vociferously Called
A fragmented public dialogue shows a philanthropist urging action for fellow men while a practical man questions his own readiness. The exchange reveals tension between moral duty and practical hesitation in a late era discourse.
Bankers of South Oppose All Cotton Conference Opens in New Orleans
Final plans for the Cotton States Bankers conference were completed in New Orleans with more than fifty bankers from Texas Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and others arriving. About 250 bankers including federal officials and editors are expected to attend the two day session starting tomorrow. The program includes morning and afternoon papers and a general discussion, plus a proposed southern warehouse campaign to expand storage and promote diversified crops to ensure self support.
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Cotton States Bankers Conference
Jon Hirach
Corpus Christi
Texas
Ogreheed Wright
Little Rock
Arkansas
Georgia
Lousiana
Mississippi
Hirach
Cinanclers
Chicago
New York
South
Washington
Beard
Hradford Knapp
Watt Harding
Frederick Delane
Federal Reserve Board
Hardford Knapp
Department of Vgriculture
Catton States
Aputhmin Banking
Catton
Hirsch
Southern Bankers Organizations
Mr Hirsch
Rival Bean Stalk Tale Shocks Small Town Reader
Colquitt boy Harry is described as growing monstrously after a Jack inspired bean stalk. Parents worry over clothing shrinking to fit him, while locals speculate on the next growth milestone. A special bed was built to keep Harry from dreaming of height.
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Jack
Colquitt Boy
Ford
Larry
Harr
Harry
Lowe
What the Country Needs from Senator Sherman
A fragmented summary argues for protective tariffs to shield the home market, an administration friendly to business, and strict spending controls. It calls for sufficient revenue, restrained appropriations, and stronger military and national defense, asserting government should not curtail private enterprise.
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