Railroads urged to unify under government control for war
Interstate Commerce Commission calls for immediate unification of all U S railroads for the war duration either by the railroads or the President. It urges suspension of anti trust and anti pooling laws and a government loan and regulation of security issues. Commissioner McChord adds that voluntary pooling would fail due to selfishness and supports strong government control.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
McChord
Ex-Mayor Fitzgerald backs Gallivan for Mayor
Former mayor says James A. Gallivan is best suited for the mayoralty and will campaign for him at Tremont Temple on Saturday night.
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Navy
Stadium Leary
Navy Relief Society
James D. Henderson
Statement endorses Gallivan for Boston mayor
Mr. Fitzgerald pledges to support the election of Mr. Gallivan as mayor of Boston. He notes Gallivan served with him on the Board of Street Commissioners throughout Fitzgeralds mayoral tenure and calls Gallivan the best equipped man for the office.
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South Boston
Fitzgerald
Gallivan
Boston
Board of Street Commissioners
America to Respect Swiss Neutrality
The United States has forwarded a formal declaration of intent to respect Switzerland's neutrality to Bern. The text will not be released in Washington until receipt is acknowledged in Berne.
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America
Washington
Switzerland
Berne
British Merchantmen Sunk In Week By Mines And U-Boats
Sixteen British merchant ships over 1600 tons were sunk in the past week by mines or submarines, according to an ad- miralty statement released tonight. Details continued on page 4 eighth column.
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London
Admiralty
St Nicholas Day noted with actor Sothern birthday
An old column notes St Nicholas Day and marks FE H Sothern as born in 1859. It recalls a year ago when German forces under Mackensen captured Bucharest in Romania.
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St. Nicholas Day
FE. H. Sothern
Mackensen
Bucharest
Rumania
Fair Colder Weather Forecast for New England and Boston
Washington forecast notes northern New England snow flurries then fair and cold Thursday and Friday. Southern New England and eastern New York expect fair and colder Thursday with Friday also fair. Moderate northwest winds accompany the Boston vicinity outlook.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Temperature Recap at Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday's readings show a 3 PM high of 32 with a 9 PM 31 and a 5 AM 55. The day averaged 37.4 degrees, compared to 56.8 the previous year.
Congress clears path for prompt action against Austria
Washington dispatch reports Congress moved to authorize quick administration response to President Wil as war tensions rise with Austria. The measure aims to speed up decisions and equip the executive branch for immediate action, with clarification expected in subsequent columns.
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Washington
Congress
Mystery woman identified in Keyes murder case
Harriet A Varney was identified as the mysterious figure seen at 79 Kenwood Brookline peering through windows and listening at speaking tubes a week before Pauline Keyes wife of the man whose mistress Varney had been was shot This confirmation came from Adelaide Rogers neighbor during testimony at Varney murder trial in Dedham Norfolk County Superior Court
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Harriet A. Varney
Keyes
Kenwood Street
Brookline
Pauline Keyes
Miss Varney
Adelaide Rogers
Rogers
Norfolk County Superior Court
Dedham
District Attorney Katzmann Probes Witness Skillfully
The prosecutor, noted for deft questioning, elicited from the witness a full answer, revealing careful testimony and a decisive moment in the case.
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Katzmann
Wilsons Go Shopping in Washington for Christmas
President and Mrs. Wilson walked through downtown Washington shopping for Christmas. The couple visited several stores and wandered the crowded streets for nearly two hours this afternoon.
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Washington
Wilson
Engineers Taken After Gouzeaucourt Clash
The Cambrai fighting produced a dramatic episode where about 50 American and Canadian engineers with some British troops were cut off in the German turning movement near Gouzeaucourt and were captured by the enemy.
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France
Associated Press
Cambrai
Gouzeaucourt
German Escort Travels With Troops Along Road
A German escort of two or more soldiers accompanied along the road continues, with details to be found on page seven, fourth column.
Militon clubman Clemens A Haass arrested under alien enemy proclamation
Clemens A Haass a wealthy Boston clubman with a handsome residence in Mil ton's exclusive section was arrested by federal officers yesterday afternoon under President Wilson's alien enemy proclamation following alleged dealings with Count von Bernstorff before his departure from the United States.
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Clemens A. Haass
Boston
Milton
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Wilson
Treasurers Arrest in Tate Manufacturing Raid
Mr Haas, treasurer of Tate Manufacturing at 48 Hanover Street, was arrested during a Department of Justice raid. Deputy U.S. Marshal John W. Bacchus assisted as officers surrounded the building and searched desks for incriminating documents. A .22 caliber Colt automatic was recovered among papers.
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Tate Manufacturing Company
Hanover Street
Department of Justice
United States
John W. Bacchus
Haass
Germany plans large drives on fronts in France and Italy
The report notes no large infantry operations yet but hints that the Cambrai sector in France and the northern Italian line may soon see titanic struggles between German and Austro-Hungarian forces, signaling imminent major offensives.
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Cambrai
France
Armistice Talks Report From Russian Wireless
A Moscow dispatch states Russian officials received evasive replies from the enemy in armistice talks. Russia proposed no forces move from the Russian front and German detachments leave Moon Sound islands. A Baltic to Black Sea armistice draft yielded a 28 day term with possible extension. The Russians pushed for multi party participation but the Germans claimed no authority.
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Russia
Moon Sound
Baltic
Black Sea
Germany
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