Bolshevik Move Aims at Monarchy in Russia Says Correspondent
London dispatch voices Petrograd correspondence claiming Bolsheviks seek a monarchy or despotism. The report says long covert propaganda favors the Romanoffs and Americans in Russia, with rumors that Grand Duke Alexis may be emperor under German aid. It notes suppression of Russkoe Slovo in Moscow and Bolshevik gains at Tamanovka and Kaluga with counterrevolutionaries disarmed.
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London
Petrograd
The
Post
Russia
Romanoffs
Romanoff
England
Alexis
Bolsheviki
Russkoe Slove
Moscow
Tamanovka
Kaluga
Reuter
Athletics Stars Sold to Rep Sox Team for Sixty Thousand
Dec 14 reports two baseball deals, including star Bullitt Joe Bush and teammates Walter Schang Amos Strunk, sold by Philadelphia to Boston for $60,000. Vean Gregg, Outfielder Kopp and Catcher Thomas move in the same transaction, strengthening the Red Geox while depleting the Athletics.
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Chicago
Alexander and Killefer
Philadelphia Battery
Chicago Nationals
Bullet Joe" Bush
Philadelphia Americans
Walter Schang
Amos Strunk
Boston Americans
Vean Gregg
Kopp
Thomas
Red Geox
Athletics
Two Lightless Nights Week Imposed to Save Fuel
The fuel administration ordered two lightless nights weekly in Washington DC area. Sundays and Thursdays will be observed as lightless nights with all nonessential signs lights and displays to be shut off. The order replaces a prior November measure limiting electricity for advertising.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
British Vessel Knight of the Thistle Sinks off Atlantic Port
A radio message reports the British steamer Knight of the Thistle foundered at sea and will land eighty four survivors at an Atlantic port tomorrow. No details of the wreck or rescue are provided.
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Atlantic
Lier
Knight of the Thistle
Cuban Senate Declares War on Austria Hungary
The Cuban senate unanimously adopted a war resolution declaring a state of war with Austria-Hungary, matching the house action from Wednesday. The move follows the ongoing public crisis and aligns Cuba with allied powers during the conflict.
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Havana
Cuba
Austria-Hungary
House
Woman Sedition Talker Is Jailed
In Des Moines Judge Wade imposed a five year penitentiary sentence on Mrs. HH. Richard O'Hare for utterances in a Bowman North Dakota speech that tended to discourage obedience to the military registration law.
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Associated Press
Bismarck
Jefferson City
Wade
Des Moines
Richard O'Hare
Bowman
Secretary Baker Opposes Any Universal Military Training
Secretary Baker’s annual war department report offers a brief historical review with no enemy details or future army plans. He states he does not favor universal military training as a regular national policy and emphasizes restraint until after the war, aiming to preserve liberty and avoid militarist aims. The section on the expeditionary force notes General Pershing’s dispatch and a full division without disclosing specifics.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
France
Department
Pershing
Inter Allied Naval Board Created for War Operations
The Inter Allied Naval Board to coordinate naval actions among allied powers was announced by Admiral Benson from Paris. Members from each nation will report to their governments. U S represented by Pantels and Benson with European meetings. A Senate panel also formed a sub committee to probe navy conduct and wartime delays in arms delivery.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Inter-Allied Naval Board
Navy Department
Benson
Maris
U.S
United States
Pantels
Europe
Japan
House
Naval Committee
Daniele
War Department
Crozier
Senate Military Committee
Crowier
New York Faces Severe Coal Shortage Across City
The fuel administration reports a historic coal shortage in New York as barges from New Jersey cannot reach tidewater. Half the city’s coal yards are empty with many plants on verge of shutdown and schools may close without immediate supplies. Thousands struggle to heat homes as coal freezes in dumps and cars. Fuel officials expect relief within 24 hours.
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Associated Frees
New York
New Jersey
The
Fuel Administration Today
Oil claims in naval reserves may be saved
The Leasing Bill faces Senate action after taking up the measure from regular order. Senator King of Utah opposes leasing. A new bill to condemn claims in the naval petroleum reserve could impact passage, while a compromise preserves naval lands in California and Wyoming for naval use and allows condemnation of existing claims.
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Washington
Senate
King
Utah
Naval Petroleum Reserve
Kendbrick
Ferris
House
California
Wyoming
Congress
West
Congress Passes Urgent Deficiency War Measure
Washington reports both houses of Congress approved an urgent deficiency bill extending the president’s access to the remaining 1 million dollars from the 100 million wartime fund. The measure carries no opposition and little debate and lasts until June 30.
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Congress
Washington
Wool Trade Restricted by Government Board
Washington D C December 14 The War Trade Board tightened restrictions on export and import of wool to conserve American supplies and curb price increases which have risen about 200 percent. No commodities containing wool
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Government
Washington, D. C
War Trades Board
Measles Epidemic Decreases in Guard Camps War News
A weekly report from Surgeon General Gorgas notes measles no longer menace camps of the Thirtieth to the Fortieth divisions. However, spread rises in the Thirty-fourth Thirty-fifth and especially the Thirty-sixth divisions with pneumonia increasing in several camps. The week records 190 guard deaths including pneumonia and 74 army deaths with pneumonia.
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Washington, DP
National Guard
Gorgas
National Army
Pathona Guard
Permitted Future Travel for Military Needs Declared
The board announced that individuals may be allowed to leave the country in the future if, in the board’s judgment, the wartime needs require it for the use of the army or the navy.
Allies Heading for Victory Amid Russian Reverses
London reports Premier Lloyd George declares steady Allied progress toward the goal despite untoward events. He cautions against underestimating enemy strength, notes Russia's withdrawal frees troops, and stresses unity with President Wilson. He asserts Britain’s tonnage will carry to victory while Germany risks an early setback before American entry.
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London
Lloyd George
Tonemus
Prussia
Russia
Great Britain
France
Italy
Wilson
Loyd George
Britain
Wn Exec
Germany
America
Mercury in Casper Drops and Rises in Cold Day
A Casper weather note reports Arctic temperatures with the day starting four below, rising near freezing by afternoon, and climbing to 61 above at 4 PM as a thaw set in after noon. The report notes unusual fluctuation in the local thermometer.
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Associated Press
Casper
Wye
Bee
Germans Penetrate British Trench On Small Front
London dispatch reports German infantry briefly entered a first line British trench on a 300 yard front near Ypres as other sectors saw repulsed attacks. Artillery activity rose east of Bullecourt and near Polygon Wood as the war spread across multiple fronts with forecasts of large German forces in Europe.
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Associated Press
London
Ypres
Flanders
Cambrai
Bullecourt
Polygon Wood
Polderhoek
Whaleau
Submarine Chaser Rammed and Sunk in Pacific Waters
Unofficial reports indicate a submarine chaser was rammed and sunk off No Atinute roast Tuesday. Navy department later confirmed by evening that a patrol craft was lost with unknown survivors.
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Washington
Magor 13 Held on 37500 Bond in Cheyenne Burglary Case
Harold Magor, dubbed the snow bird burglar, was bound over for district court after a preliminary hearing on three burglary counts. He faces trial for entering the homes of Kendal Bon, James Libby, and Charles Chobaus, with bond set at 37500. Identifications were limited but sufficient for one conviction. Police report recovered money and keys tied to the Libby and Olinhaus cases. The hearing lasted about two hours in the afternoon.
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Harold Magor
District Court
Thre Sa
Shien
Kendal Bon
James Libby
Charles Chobaus
Thorn
Trig
Magor
Libby
Bim
Ohohais
Chihatis
Macor
Amourel
Maxor
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