Murder in Cold Blood on Sixteenth Street
A shooting at 11 30 last night on Sixteenth street across from Dinnean's garage killed G Longback a Chinaman resident there. The assailant or assailants fired two bullets one entering the right side under the left arm the other near the hip. Longback died within minutes. Police have no identification of the killer and Clyde Barly undertaker handles the body. Neighbors say Longback was a law abiding citizen and not a troublemaker.
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Sixteenth Ant
Pioneer Avenue
G. Longback
Chinaman Lving
Sixteenth Street
Dinnean
Longback
Dewl Man
Clyde Barly
Economist opines minimum wage for family of nine
In Chicago on December 11, economist William Ogborn testified in a war labor board hearing over wages for the parking industry. He urged a $1,760 minimum for a five person family as reasonable living standards and suggested paying that to unmarried men ages 23 to 25 to encourage marriage.
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Chicago
Ogborn
Washington State University
War Labor Board
Nore
Andrews
Ogbord
Colorado and Wyoming Now in Operation at Pueblo
Colorado Fuel and Iron officials announced that after a conference the original agreement was modified by the Colorado and Wyoming railroad company. The men returned to work and the steel plant in Pueblo will resume normal operation.
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Pueblo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Colorado and Wyoming Railroad Company
Wholesalers Buy Clubs Canned Goods in Spokane County
Ten community canning centers in Spokane County, under the state department of agriculture and the state agricultural college, operated by boys and girls all summer, will have their products purchased by wholesalers who agree to meet the standards set by state and county club leaders.
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Bpokane County
Wash
Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Weather Warnings Shield Lambs During North Bay Shearing Year
Warnings from the Westhoe bureau of agriculture aided protection for over 100 000 lambs during the April 1918 San Francisco forecast district event. The alerts helped safeguard value amid the heavy labor of mapping and shearing.
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Westhoe Bureau
Department of Agriultire
San Franisco
Berger Trial Opens Over Antiwar Conspiracy Charges
The opening of Victor Berger the Milwaukee socialist congressman elect trial reveals alleged plans for an underground railway to Mexico for draft evaders and antiwar propaganda at Camp Grant and other posts. Prosecutor Fleming cites conspiracy to violate the espionage act and claims defendants denounced Liberty loans and praised Bolshevik leaders.
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Washington
Ev Dente
Mexico
Republic
Camp Grant
United States
Jos. F. Fleming
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
President Wilson to Speak to American Troops in France
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson's likely address to American troops soon after his arrival in France. Europeans await clear statements on vital points. The exact venue remains undecided though planned near the former battle front with visits to ruined areas possible.
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Paris
Wilson
France
Europe
Adore Elected President of Swiss Red Cross Federation
Gustave Adore, Swiss federal council member and president of the international committee of the Red Cross, was elected president of the Swiss federation for 1915 with 144 of 188 votes. He previously led the Cross since 1910 and organized prisoner of war care and prisoner outreach during the war.
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Pres. International Red Cross
Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Gustave Adore
M. Adore
Federal Council
Arthur Hoffman
Moyner
International Committee of the Red Cross
United States
International Red Cross
Washington
Great Organization
Uits
Streetcar Strike Grips Kansas City With Citywide Standstill
December 14 Kansas City reports streetcar service halted as workers strike for higher wages tied to federal board decisions. Plants closed and residences lack electric service while railway finances and a 40 cent fare dispute stymie payment of the new award.
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Kansas City
Pew
Farm Bureaus Mobilize to Ease Cascade Hay Shortage
County farm bureau committees in hay scarce Cascade regions organized purchases from nearby areas to aid dairy farmers. Through cooperative buying, they secured as much as 1500 tons and saved about 4.26 dollars per ton for buyers, offsetting shortages in several counties.
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Cascade Mountains
Washington
Walla
Weather Forecast Notes Warmth Then Rain or Snow in West
Unseted, warmer Thursday and Friday with possible rain or snow Thursday in the west portion. No significant temperature change expected in the north.
Predatory Animal Association Formed in Natrona County
Natrona County Wyoming ranchers form Predatory Animal association to work with the U S Department of Agriculture Biological Survey on control and eradication of coyotes wolves and bobcats A fund estimated at 6000 to 8000 dollars will be raised by a 2 cent per head tax on all cattle and sheep in the county The campaign will be supervised by the Biological Survey.
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Predatory Anima Association
Natrona County
Wyo
Predatory Animal Association
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Dutch Premier Calls Sanctuary Right for Ex‑Emperor
In The Hague on December 11 associated prose reports Premier Beerenburk says the former German emperor is entitled to sanctuary in Holland. He notes exile does not permit extradition and cites immemorial sanctuary traditions after abdication. Wilhelm Hohenzollern entered Holland November 10.
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The
Hague
Holland
Germany
Johnkeer Beerenburk
Netherlands
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Amerongen
Eergy
Diya
Booze Traffic 10 Colorado Kept Open by Refusal
Denver reports the canvassing board failed to obtain a quorum to certify the bone dry amendment vote. Governor Gunter prepared a proclamation to make the amendment immediate, aiming to issue it as soon as possible. Secretary Noland suggested December 18 as the certification date in a public letter.
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Associated Press
Denver
Gunter
Colon
State House
James R. Noland
Noland
Flu Epidemic Dims in Cheyenne as Death Reported
The Cheyenne flu outbreak eases with only eight cases in the 24 hours ending Dec 11 and one death. David Bender of Laramie, 29, employed by Cheyenne Street Railway, died. his body to be shipped to Laramie today. Three other flu cases are non residents.
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Cheyénne
Conway
David Bender
Laramie
Bender
Cheyenne Street Railway Company
Alva & Bender
Cheyenne
Hobbs, Huckfeldt & Finkbiner
Lloyd George Says WWI Debt Must Be Repaid by Germany
London reports Premier Lloyd George in Bristol stating conscription will lapse after the emergency and peace terms will determine future need. He outlined Germany’s debt, arguing Britain seeks full repayment and that a British imperial commission will assess Germany’s ability to pay, stressing justice for victims and collective Allied claims.
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London
Lloyd George
Bristol
Great Britain
England
Germany
Spies Shot in Tower Report Claims Executions
London dispatch reports that 12 spies were shot in the Tower of London with Carl Haas, alias Charles Ingles, identified as the first to be executed. Two women were sentenced to death but commuted to long prison terms. one spy hanged himself in Bristol prison as others escaped the death penalty.
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London
Tower of London
Carl Haas
Charles Ingles
Omaha
Bristol
WADUG Urges Five Year Extension for Government Railroads
Washington D C Det 11 cont continuance of government control of railroads for five years or until January 1 1924 was urged by Director General McAdoo in a letter to Senate and House committees He said a fair trial would test the system under normal conditions and allow time to form ideas carefully He supported a period of government control briefly after the war to ease morale concerns but urged a prompt definite settlement and warned against political use of the railroad issue in 1920 politics
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Washington, D. C
Wni
McAdoo
Senate
House Interstate Commerce Committees
War Savings message urges regional staff to buy stamps
A directive from Director General McAdoo calls on federal workers to support the War Savings campaign. Regional executives are asked to urge all employees to invest their money in War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps to aid the war effort and provide future protection for families and the nation.
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Genopgal McAdoo
Europe
United States
Belp
Boron
Aecos
Lloyd George vows Britain will not surrender navy
In Bristol on December 16 David Lloyd George defended Britain’s navy amid war costs. He cited allies' war bill of 24,000,900,000 pounds and estimated German wealth of 15 to 20 billion pounds, urging Germany pay to the limit. He warned against giving up naval power despite pressure.
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Germany
Britissh
Ty Associated Treas
Bristol
England
David Lloyd George
Great Britain
Lloyd Coorge
Wilson
Wilson Arrives in Paris Opens Presidential Visit
President Wilson lands in Paris on Saturday and plans to meet with President Poincare soon after arrival. A reception at the Paris Public Hall is slated for Monday with officials invited. Invitations pour in for possible further visits across France and the Allied nations as Wilson weighs his agenda.
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Paris
Wilson
Fpolscaire
Jimly
Franca
Portia
Imng
School Children Fly Victims as Eibeiges Over Nation
A garbled late 19th century style report notes calls for precaution after a wave of illness spreads nationwide. Surgeon General Elle urges vigilance and protective measures at schools, parks, and public spaces while officials assess risks to children.
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ACA
Bolshevik Forces Repulsed at Marsuvoa Front
Reported clash near Marsuvoa sees Bolshevik units repulsed by opposing forces with heavy losses. Campaign details are unclear due to damaged text, but action centers on a frontline near the Marsuvoa region with ongoing hostilities and reported casualties.
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Abomangil, Doce Meh
Hotseheyiki
Marsuvoa
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