Bolsheviks Aim for Monarchy as Russia Surges
Petrograd dispatch says Bolsheviks seek a monarchy or despotism, with propaganda backing the Romanoffs. The report notes tensions with Social Revolutionists and other parties, and mentions suppression of Russkoe Slovo as Bolshevik troops seize Tamanovka and Kaluga while counterrevolutionaries are disarmed.
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Petrograd
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Russia
Romanoffs
Romanoff
England
Alexis
Bolsheviki
Russkoe Slove
Moscow
Tamanovka
Kaluga
Reuter
Athletics' Stars Sold to Rep Sox Team at $60,000
Dec 14 reports two baseball deals, including Bullet Joe Bush Walter Schang and Amos Strunk sold to the Boston Americans for 60000. The moves follow the Philadelphia Americans pitcher Bush and teammates departing, weakening the Athletics and boosting Boston.
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Alexander and Killefer
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Chicago Nationals
Bullet Joe" Bush
Philadelphia Americans
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Amos Strunk
Boston Americans
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Thomas
Red Geox
Athletics
Two Lightless Nights Week to Save Fuel
The fuel administration ordered two lightless nights weekly. Beginning Sunday and every subsequent Sunday and Thursday night, all nonessential advertising signs electric displays street lights and store or industrial plant lights are to be extinguished. This replaces the November order, which the administration says failed to curtail electricity use.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
British Vessel Knight of the Thistle Sinks Off Atlantic
An Atlantic port announces the sinking of the British steamer Knight of the Thistle. A radio message says 84 survivors will land here tomorrow, but 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 resolution declaring a state of war with Austria-Hungary, identical to the resolution approved by the House on Wednesday, in Havana.
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Havana
Cuba
Austria-Hungary
House
Woman Sedition Talker Is Jailed
In Bismarck North Dakota on December 14 a Des Moines judge sentenced Mrs HH Richard O'Hare to five years in the Jefferson City penitentiary for utterances in a Bowman speech that tended to discourage obedience to the military registration law.
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Associated Press
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Jefferson City
Wade
Des Moines
Richard O'Hare
Bowman
Secretary Baker Opposes Any Universal Military Training
Secretary Baker releases the war department annual report as a brief historical review with no new plans for army transport or future strategy. He opposes universal military training as national policy, saying legislation is not sought while war ends will shape permanent policy. He stresses liberty and restraint to avoid militarist aims as the expeditionary force in France remains undisclosed beyond the presence of General Pershing and a full division.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
France
Department
Pershing
Inter Allied Naval Board Formed for Coordinated Sea War
Admiral Benson announced creation of an inter allied naval board to coordinate naval operations among war nations. The council will report to governments with action recommendations. U S members include Pantels and Benson, with flag officers from the United States and Japan to represent. A House sub committee was created to investigate navy conduct with hearings planned soon. General Crozier claimed rifle production will increase and surplus arms will exist for training. Baker defended the secretary’s handling of machine gun shortages and the likelihood of Crozier’s renomination being uncertain.
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Washington, D. C
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Navy Department
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Maris
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Pantels
Europe
Japan
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Naval Committee
Daniele
War Department
Crozier
Senate Military Committee
Crowier
New York Faces Severe Coal Shortage After River Barrels Freeze
The fuel administration reports a historic New York coal shortage as barges from New Jersey tidewater are ice bound. Half the city's coal yards are empty while many plants and homes lack heat with schools possible closures unless supplies arrive in 24 hours.
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Associated Frees
New York
New Jersey
The
Fuel Administration Today
Oil Claims in Naval Reserves in State May Yet Be Saved
The Leasing Bill faces Senate action with a predicted passage for the current form. Senator King of Utah opposes the leasing system, while a new bill to condemn naval reserve claims adds influence. Senate leaders drop naval reserve applicability to California and Wyoming to speed passage and open wells to meet fuel shortages.
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Senate
King
Utah
Naval Petroleum Reserve
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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 $100 million emergency war fund balance until June 30. The measure passed with little discussion and no opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Wool Trade Restrictions Tighten Under War Board Order
Washington Dec 14 The War Trade Board tightened restrictions on wool export and import to conserve American supplies and curb price rises which have surged about 200 percent. The order affects commodities containing wool.
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Washington, D. C
War Trades Board
Measles Epidemic Eases in National Guard Camps
A weekly report from Surgeon General Gorgas shows measles no longer a menace in the Thirtieth to Fortieth divisions camps. Pneumonia rises in several units, with 190 guard and 74 army deaths, 47 from pneumonia, across camps while measles declines elsewhere.
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Washington, DP
National Guard
National Army
Pathona Guard
Future travel permit eyed for military needs
The board announced that permission to leave the country may be granted in the future if the wartime needs of the army or navy require it. This decision rests on the board's judgment of necessity for military use.
Allies Defy Reverses Near Victory In WWI Outlook
London report quotes Premier Lloyd George stressing steady Allied progress toward the war’s goal despite untoward events and discouraging reports. He warns against underestimating the Russian withdrawal and asserts unity with President Wilson, insisting victory hinges on tonnage and sustained resolve.
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Prussia
Russia
Great Britain
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Italy
Wilson
Loyd George
Britain
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Germany
America
Mercury Swings Wide In Casper Temperature
Arctic air chilled Casper as the day opened four degrees below zero and rose to near freezing by afternoon. Officials reported a dramatic temperature swing with the afternoon thaw pushing readings back toward freezing.
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Associated Press
Casper
Wye
Bee
Germans Gain Trench Entry on Small Front in Ypres Sector
British and German forces clash across Flanders with limited gains for Germany. An assault breaches a front trench for about 100 yards near Polygon Wood before repulsions elsewhere. Artillery activity increases east of Bullecourt and between the Scarpe valley and Gavrelle.
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Associated Press
London
Ypres
Flanders
Cambrai
Bullecourt
Polygon Wood
Polderhoek
Whaleau
Submarine Chaser Reported Sunk Near Atinute Roast
Unofficial reports say a Navy submarine chaser was rammed and sunk off No Atinute roast Tuesday. The incident remains unconfirmed, with details sparse and the fate of the crew unclear.
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Washington
Magor 13 Held On 37500 Bond In Cheyenne Burglary
Harold Magor, dubbed a snowbird burglar, was bound over for trial on three burglary counts in Cheyenne after a preliminary hearing. He faces charges for entering the homes of Kendal Bon James Libby and Charles Chobaus, with Libby identifying him. Bond set at 37500. additional alleged loot included money and valuables taken from the Chohhaus home and a key linked to the break in.
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Shien
Kendal Bon
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