Chiefs Put Issue Up to 400000 Trainmen in War Over Adamson Act
Four railroad brotherhood chiefs met with railway managers in New York and sent circulars to their 400000 members. They refused to state if their move signals a new strike threat as Congress prepares to act on Wilson’s railway legislation after failed talks.
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New York
Four Brotherhood
Wis
William G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railways
Trainwell
West
Ehiefs
Congress
Wilson
Washington
Guard to Stay on Border as National Guard Called Up
Washington reported the quartermaster general was told to prepare 75,000 National Guard members for an indefinite stay in federal service on the Mexican border. The move followed Carranza's refusal to ratify the protocol agreed by the joint commission.
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Washington
Quartermaster General
Army
National Guard
Carranza
Joint Commission
Scandinavian nations express interest in Wilson peace proposals
Norway Sweden and Denmark, in identical notes handed to the state department, voiced lively interest in President Wilsons ideas for a durable peace and extended their deepest sympathy with efforts to shorten the war.
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Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Wilson
Washington
State Department
Bryn
Bonds to Meet Deficit Plan Advances in Congress
President Wilson tentatively approves a bond issue to cover part of the upcoming fiscal year deficit. Administration leaders in Congress prepare to introduce their revenue bill promptly after the holiday recess.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Murderous Maniac Captured In Baltimore Frenzy
After six hours of pursuit by dozens of police and residents in Govans Baltimore the 62 year old suspect George G GaIita was captured Friday night following the fatal shooting of his physician Dr George A Tlocing in a fit of insanity earlier Friday morning
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Baltimore
Govans
George G, tGaiita
Gieorge A. Tloeking
Buried Man William Stauffendborsery Found Near Walchman Cabin
The frozen body of William Stauffendborsery was found buried in snow near his cabin on Walchman within the Eureka Bullion property in the East district. Mureki and Utoeh were noted in relation to the discovery.
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Mureki
Utoeh
William Stauffendborsery
Walchman
Eureka Bullion
Widener Proves Alibi in Des Moines Murder Case
Dee Molines once jailed in Spar Ti on the murder of Mirabeth Boyd of Des Moines is freed after a preliminary hearing. Widener produced an alibi that allegedly places Molines elsewhere during the time of the crime.
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Dee Molines
Lay Kimmage Widener
Sparti
Mirabeth Boyd
Des Moines
Widener
Bank Safe Robbed in Hagerman Texas
Five robbers blew open the Hagerman State Bank safe at Hagerman early Friday and fled the scene by automobile with $5,000 in cash.
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Sherman
Texas
Pfive
Hagerman State Bank
Hagerman
French reject compromise on Tient Tein concession dispute
The French government announced it will not ratify the proposed settlement of the Tient Tein concession dispute, signaling no agreement under the terms offered. The move preserves the existing positions amid ongoing negotiations with the interested parties.
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VekinooThe
Tient Tein
Memorial planned for Hamilton duel site at Weehawken heights
The spot on the Weehawken heights where Alexander Hamilton fell in a duel with Aaron Burr will be marked by a memorial. The Alexander Hamilton Institute announces the plan to erect the tribute.
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New York
Weehawken
No J
Alexander Jimmilton
Aaron Jure
Alexander Hamlon
Tank oil tank explosion injures, damages property
A large tank containing fuel oil owned by Metropolitan Construction exploded causing a fatality and extensive property damage in Terph Mo Argaut Crasnick area. Fire officials reported a gas fire and smoke across the vicinity with responders securing the site.
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Terph
Arguat Crasnick
Uel
Metropolitan Construction Company
Carranza Delays Break in Protocol Over Mexican Troop Withdrawals
General Carranza asks for changes to the Atlantic City protocol on troop withdrawal, sending an 800 word reply via Luis Cabrera to Secretary Lane. The move postpones a firm repudiation and will be reviewed by Secretary Lane, J. R. Mott, and Judge George Gray. Cabrera left for New York. Lane withheld comment until the trio meets.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Lane
Luis Cabrera
Joint Commission
Atlantic City
J. R. Mott
George Gray
Policy of Silence on World Peace Talks Adopted
Washington reports a policy of absolute silence from President Wilson and Secretary Lansing on peace negotiations. No comments or discussions of rumors will be made as official steps toward peace terms remain confidential after receipt of German and Austrian replies.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
State Department
Greek division ordered to fight on Macedonian front
A telegram from Saloniki reported by the Anglo Hellenic League says King Constantine has ordered the Greek division that surrendered at Kavala to leave Goerlit internment in Germany and join the Macedonian front to oppose the Entente Allies.
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London
Saloniki
Anglo- Hellenic League
Kavala
Constantine
Goerlit
Germany
Macedonian Front
Lord Devonport a Lloyd-George cabinet figure in England
Lord Devonport, a member of the Lloyd George cabinet, is described as in charge of food distribution in England. He reportedly built a great fortune through a chain of grocery stores.
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Lord Devonport
Lloyd-George
England
Woman Attorney General Pick Acknowledged in Chicago
Edward J Brundage elected as attorney general announced he will appoint Miss Jeanette Bates as the state’s first woman deputy attorney general in Chicago.
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Chicago
Llinda
Edward J. Brundage
Jeanette Bates
Murder at Death Corner Stuns Chicago Ward
A man named Peter Parino, a union member, is shot to death in a pool room near Oak Street and Milton Avenue. Police say the White or Black Kiand group may be involved, with Thursday identified as the likely day of the crime.
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Chicago
Peter Parino
Oak Street
Milton Avenue
Germany backs modified peace terms evacuations and indemnities
Berlin discussions between the Kaiser and Ambassador Gerard yield a modified set of terms. Germany agrees to evacuate Belgium and French territory and seeks indemnities from Russia for damages. The plan abandons independence for Poland and Lithuania and envisions restitution of colonies with allied compensation.
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Germany
Belgium
Russia
Washington
Berlin
Kaiser
Gerard
Wilson
Poland
Lithuania
East Prussia
Roumania
Serbia
Montenegro
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Africa
Kiao Chau
Pacific Islands
National Guard Reserve Training Plan Outlined
Washington announces new circular directing that when a National Guard regiment is called to war service a reserve training battalion shall be formed from the National Guard reserve. Volunteers enlist to fill vacancies at the front under war department regulations.
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Washington
United States
National Guard
Congress
War Department
Guard
National Defense Act
Militia Bureau
Rail mileage small in 1916 despite record traffic earnings
Chicago reports that 1916 saw record traffic and earnings yet the new mileage built was the smallest since the Civil War except for 1916-65, according to a review of the railroad situation to be published in Friday's Railway Age Gazette.
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Chicago
Railway Age Gazette
Largest single day gold import records in 33 million deposit
New York and Philadelphia assay offices reported a record 33 million dollar gold deposit on Thursday, the largest single day import into the United States. J. P. Morgan & Co. facilitated the transfer, marking a historic surge in precious metal inflows.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Philadelphia
Policeman Shot Down in Rapid City Hotel
Policeman James Hawks was killed as he entered a Rapid City hotel to answer a help call. Enser Spiking is charged with the murder in connection with the shooting.
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Rapid City
S. D
James Hawks
Enser Spiking
President Wilson vows veto of 28 million public buildings bill
President Wilson stated on Thursday he would veto the 28 million dollar public buildings bill if presented to him in its current form in the House.
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Washington
Wilson
Eastera
Slayer of Husband Exonerated in Chicago Trial
Mrs. Iva M. Barnes was found not guilty of the murder of her husband James R. Barnes a traveling salesman. The jury deliberated three hours in the criminal court before reaching the verdict.
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Chicago
Iva M. Barnes
James R. Barnes
Mounted Bandit Robs Bank North Yakima Wash
A bank in Hickleton twenty miles southwest of Vabium Wash was robbed of $4,000 on Friday by a man who rode in on horseback and escaped.
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Yakima, Wash
Hickleton
Vabium Wash
Villa Plans Northern Drive With 6000 Men
A Mexican refugee reports Villa is moving 6000 troops toward Chihuahua City and 500 more followers near Juarez. Skirmishes near Calderon ranch are unconfirmed, but Villa forces are described as well armed, mounted, and well supplied as they aim to attack Chihuahua City and Juarez to reopen border rail traffic.
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Villa
el Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Torreon
Caleron Ranch
American Machinery Exports to Vladivostok via Seattle
Over the past week more than 250 carloads of American made agricultural machinery bound for Vladivostok passed through Auburn Washington en route to the Soviet Union.
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Russia
Seattle
Vladivostok
Auburn
Wash
Kemp sworn as minister of munitions in Dominion
Hon. A. E. Kemp, member of the Canadian house of commons, has been sworn in as minister of munitions of the Dominion. He is president of Sheet Metal Products, Limited.
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A. E. Kemp
House of Commons
Dominion
The
Sheet Metal Products, Limited
Hold-up Suspect Shot in Phoenix Police Duel
Pete Salinas resisting arrest for alleged hold up was wounded in a pistol duel with James Murphy a deputy sheriff in Phoenix Arizona. A dozen shots were fired during the exchange and Salinas sustained a fatal wound.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Pete Salinas
James Murphy
Chicago firm forms to push US goods in Europe
A Chicago company organized Wednesday aims to promote American made products in France and Belgium and replace German manufactured articles at the end of the European war.
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Chicago
Coopersie
France
Belgium
Invasions Halted by Roumanians On Front
Russian Roumanian battles and Verdun fighting dominate reports. Berlin claims Teutonic advances in Wallachia while Russians and Roumanians hold key heights east of the Danube. Air war continues with losses on both sides as Austrio Italian front resumes sharp artillery duels. Macedonia shows limited action near Doiran.
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Verdun
Berlin
Wallachia
Fokshani
Dobrudja
Matchin
Danube
Brailaz
Petrograd
Rakel
le Mort Homme
Corso
Macedonia
Lake Doiran
Allied commerce protectors fleet sighted near Boston
Definite indication Tuesday of a sizable allied warship fleet on this side of the Atlantic. The vessels are officially designated as commerce protectors.
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Boston
Atlantic
Commerce Protectora
France to Honor Joffre with Marshal Title
The government plans to raise General Joffre to marshal of France in recognition of his eminent services. A decree nominating him will be submitted soon.
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Paria
Joffre
Marshal of
France
Bomb Found in Snow Beside Utah Governor Spry’s Home
Salt Lake City reports a bomb buried in snow on the sidewalk to Governor Spry’s front porch aimed to injure the governor and destroy nearby homes. Police tie the plot to an LW W faction after arrests and a $500 reward offer.
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Salt Lake City
William Spry
Washington
Richard
Friends of
Spry
Chief White
L W. W
Joseph Hillstrom
Jalil
Ninth South
Jordan River
Murray
Edward
Till
Charles
John Eselius
Oscar
Robert Erickson
James E. Jennings
Jennings
Governor's Home
Governor's Yard
Federal farm loan banks to open in twelve cities
The farm loan board announced twelve cities to host the federal farm loan banks. Within sixty days the new system should be operating and ready to approve loans as applications pour in nationwide. Sites include Springfield Massachusetts Baltimore Maryland Columbia South Carolina New Orleans Louisiana Houston Texas St Louis Missouri Louisville Kentucky St Paul Minnesota Omaha Nebraska Wichita Kansas Spokane Washington Berkeley California.
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New York
Wilson
Hughes
Taft
Roosevelt
Benson
Debs
Hanly
Chafin
Wilson and
Wilson Hughes
Arizona
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Michigan
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Missouri
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New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Washington
Federal Farm Loan Banks
The
Farm Loan Board
Springfield
Mass
Baltimore
Omaha, Neb
Wichita, Kans
Spokane, Wash
Berkeley, Calif
Toll of Storm Across Regions Reported
The storm raged Tuesday from blizzards in the north to a tornado in Arkansas. In south central Arkansas a four mile tornado path killed nine and injured fourteen, with unconfirmed reports of more deaths amid heavy rains and unusual cold in western valleys and mountains near the Pacific.
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Chicago
Arkansas
Chicago Crime Conditions Analysis by Kilbride
A state board analysis reports crime in Chicago with striking figures. It says a hold up every six hours a murder every second day two personal crisis reports daily and an arrest roughly every seven and a half minutes.
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Chicago
Springfield
Thomas M. Kilbride
State Board of Pardons
Exonerated of Bribery Charge in Two Harbors
William Towl former Socialist mayor of Two Harbors Minn was found not guilty of accepting a bribe from a hotel proprietor in return for alleged blind pig protection.
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Two Harbors
Minn
William Towl
Thin Town
Liquor in Demand by Drys Across Dry States
Baltimore orders surge for Christmas liquor as dry states Virginia West Virginia and the Carolinas create heavy demand overwhelming local express services bound for those regions.
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Baltimore
Virginia
West Virginia
Carolinas
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