State Dept to Probe Foreign Consuls in America
The request to withdraw Captains Boy Ed and Von Papen prompts a broader inquiry as the state department plans a wide investigation of foreign consular officials in the United States. If misconduct is found, they may be removed or refused protection, with a push to argue they are part of military forces, not civilians.
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Boy-Ed
von Papen
U. S
Washington, D. C
State Department
America
Department
VESSEL II ATTACKED SUBMARINE REPORTED NEAR CRETE
Athens reports an unnamed American ship says VESSEL II was attacked by a German or Austrian submarine south of Crete. Communication attempts failed. the legation notified Washington. The collier Ceasar remains in Mediterranean waters. A Reuters update says Monastir fell to German Austrian and Bulgarian officers, with three flags raised.
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U. S
Athens
Crete
Washington
Ceasar
Mediterranean
London
Monastir
Reuter
Smallpox Epidemic Sweeps Mexico City
A Mexico City smallpox typhus outbreak disrupts transit and alarms officials. Reports from El Paso and nearby Mexican border towns detail military movements around Chihuahua and Sonora regions as Carranzas forces adjust to the crisis and Villa’s advance targets remain in flux.
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EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Santa Rosalia
Artix
Casas Grandes
Formal murder charge against youth in Rienzt Dickens case
Rienzt Dickens, son of a Longmont banker, was formally charged with murder tonight after being shot in the library of his home at Houder. A detective said the evidence is positive.
Record Holiday Trade Expected Across Lands
New York merchants report higher Christmas spending than since 1906 as big stores rush to fill orders. Wholesale houses in New York see continuous demand from across the nation. Denver notes broad improvements in business, crops, metals, and money supply with optimism for holiday trade. Western rail orders lag for rails while farm and mining districts drive activity.
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New York
Fieuluh Dapletad Mocks
Pele
Asieletoe
New
Rocky Mountain States
Bankura
Colorado
Pacific
Ban Francisco
Population of Rowland Engaged in Munitions
Ottawa report states half the Rowland population works in munitions under EL Brand, a Lloyd George agent, with a speech mentioning rationing and wartime duties.
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Ottawa
Rowland
EL Brand
The
Lloyd George
Banight
Five charged in manslaughter over Petersburg beating
In Denver on December 4 you report five men and one woman charged with manslaughter in the death of Miss Lowive Mansfield after a beating at a Petersburg roadhouse. Jake Pitsch George Reichert Henry Reichert and James W Daley plus Daley's wife and Edward Lewis named. Pitsch and the Reicherts arrested in Fort Collins.
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Denver
Colo
Lowive Mansfield
Petersburg
Johnson
Arapahoe County
Mise Lena Schwartz
Miles Mansfield
Jake Pitsch
George
Henry Reichert
Fort Collins
James W. Daley
Daley
Edward Lewis
Miss Manefield
Pitech
Reichert Brothers
Cook
Halligan
McBroom
Littleton
Mansfield
Wendover Cutoff Nears Completion in Wyoming
The Wendover cutoff, a nine mile rail segment along the Platte river canyon with three tunnels, will be finished in December. It shortens the northwest line, removes steep grades, and links Omaha with the Powder River line, opening vast Wyoming oil fields and cattle country to Omaha trade.
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Guernsey
Wyo
Wendover
Nebraska
Wyoming
Omaha
Holikegebe
Burlington Tines
Sper Blicfours River
Platte’ River
Canon
Powder River
President and Mrs Galt Set for December 18 Wedding
Washington, Dec. 4 The wedding date of the president and Mrs. Galt is December 18. Only family and immediate household will attend. The Rev Dr Sylvester Beach and Rev Herbert Salth are expected to officiate. The couple will depart for a honeymoon trip after the ceremony and will spend part of the time abroad.
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Washington, D. C
Galt
White House
Airs
Meowbera
Mre
Arrival of Veronese Crew Provokes Hushed News Totals
A fragmentary note reports the Veronese crew arriving in New York aboard a submarine intercepted in the Medile region. The message hints at a tense reception with limited readable details about the event or its significance.
Doctor shoots self after arrest in wife’s murder
Dr. Werbert R. Marshall, arrested in Sabetha Kansas after his wife’s death in Salt Lake City, shot himself in the head in the county jail. Jail officials said his condition is serious. Marshall had found the revolver in the kitchen and accompanied the body to Sabetha following the funeral.
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Senfor
Kan
Werbert R. Marshall
Babetha
Salt Lake City
Marshall
Marshal
Sabetha
German Baron Surrenders After Attempted Trade Disruption
Baron George Wilhelm Von Princken, who claimed immunity as a consul attache, surrendered to federal authorities in San Francisco and faces charges of attempting to destroy commerce with allies. He was released on a $10,000 bond. Local officials served warrants on North German Lloyd agent Robert Capelle over a raid aboard the interned bark Ottawa.
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San Francisco
George Wilhelm von Princken
Ford Peace Ship Sails Amid Crowds in New York Harbor
The Henry Ford peace ship with supporters and journalists sailed from New York aboard the Oscar II bound for Christiana Norway. Crowds sang, Ford delivered a speech, and a Norwegian king’s cordial reception message was reportedly received. Officials worried passport checks could delay departure as the ship set course despite last minute arrivals.
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New York
Eighy
Christiana
Norway
Ford
W. J. Aryan
Aryan
Menenger
Haakon of
Indian prisoner captured after escape in Missouri
Pred Big Top a full blooded Tyadian escaped federal officers near St. Joseph yesterday by jumping from a train. A farmer near Oregon, Missouri captured him as he searched for food and handed him to a deputy marshal. He was to be sent to Leavenworth for a trial in Helena Montana on statutory charges.
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ST. Joseph
Dee
Oregon
Leavenworth
Kaw
Helena
Mont
Nine Colleges Sound Death Knell for Baseball
In Chicago at an intercollegiate conference the members voted to refine sanctions on summer baseball for athletes and to refer to each institution regulations for abolishing baseball except in class contests. If adopted, the move could eliminate about 75 percent of eligibility questions.
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Chicago
Tee
Explosion cripples liner Minnesotans first trip to London
The Minnesota liner suffered a blast in the engine room on its first voyage to London. Three men are suspected in the explosion. British secret service men report the arrest and the ship is returning to San Francisco for repairs.
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San Francisco
Cal
Minnesota
Foren
London
Secret Service
Shepardson Elected Captain of Aggies
Fort Collins Colorado December 4 The champion Colorado Aggies yesterday elected Charles Shepardson to captain the 1916 football team He was a unanimous choice for all Colorado center this year This is his second complete year with the Aggies.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado Aggies
Charles Shepardson
Shepardson
India
Aggies
England Delays A waited Reply On American Steamer Protest
Secretary Lansing stalls British reply while weighing a protest over the requisition of an American steamer without prize court proceedings. No formal answer has been received to questions about the justification. London remains wary of financing the American Transit Atlantic Company amid tensions.
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Washington, BD. C
Lansing Sti
Kingland
American Traine Atlantic Company
Garrison Denies War Department Plan in Washington
In Washington on December 4 the Garrison denied reports that the War Department planned the army PeorRanita program. The official statement disputed any contemplation of such a bill by the department.
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Washington
Beeretuey
War Department
Thom Bill
Peddler Dies After Fire in Muskegon Gig
A peddler and his crippled associate were trapped when a fire partially consumed their shelter in Muskegon. Firefighters found both men dead, with authorities stating the blaze hindered their escape during the incident on a day recorded as Dalne.
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Ilane
Bolth
Eath
Correct Abuses of Filibusters
In Washington D C scrutiny of filibuster abuse waned as a bipartisan push attempted to correct excesses. Lawmakers argued the cloture process had been stretched by nonpolitical questions and procedural friction amid a fractious session.
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Washington
D. C
Dee
Senate
Cubuetora
Capheus
Fragmentary obituary notes and election report mix
A garbled obituary item references Thomas and Marie Loulas with a Lanark home and a long marriage, plus a death ten weeks ago affecting a child aged 74. A Dec 10 report notes a chamber vote on government confidence and a premier facing handling of a document amid later events.
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Thomas
Hie
Etir
Marie Loulas
Lanark
Aire
Siitr
British Retreat Near Bagdad Prompted by Reinforcements
Telegraph and German reports from Mesopotamia describe Turkish and German forces outnumbering British troops under General Townshend near the Tigris. With reinforcements arriving, British forces are withdrawing toward Amara, jeopardizing their Baghdad advance. Russians reportedly enter Romania. Romania warns ships at port as tensions rise.
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Ariz
Agua Prieta
Carianca
Villlatas
Roderigues
Apne
Carrancaistes
Obragon
Chihuahua
Villa
Kuderiguce
Villata
Yaquis
Dieguee
Hermogillo
London
Tellioh
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Bagdad
Ty Britiali
Kyt-il-Agmara
Toimane
Balkao Horizon
British Casualties In War Total 510 230 Men
The note reports British military and naval fatalities by the start of the war, 10 November, as presented by Premier Anthony. The figure includes officers and those who died from wounds or other causes.
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London
Etritins
Nivat
Tigude Calsee Ax
Eaeright
Dette
Miss Margaret Urban Gains Lead In One Week
New figures show Miss Margaret Urban achieving the greatest weekly gain in the campaign standings. Trade Rypanion Campaign supporters list Maxwell autoweblie and Gleason Mercantile among sponsors amid a week of brisk activity and shifting votes.
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Margaret Urban
Miss Kothen Kinty
Maxwell
Gleason Mercantile
Fande Drug Company
Wasserman Shoe Store
Kelley Mercantile Company
Ise Marcaret Rian
Firey
Vainio
Ges
Atlee Ratheyn
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