Attempt on Governor Tied to New Gang Plots
The Sacramento board of city commissioners offered a 1000 reward for arrest and conviction of those responsible for the explosion at the governor's mansion calling it a deliberate attempt on the life of the governor and his household. District Attorney Fickert retains office after recall election. Post office officials link the C. C. C. gang to the Sacramento attack and similar threats against a former governor.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
Executive Mansion
Sacramento Board of Enty Commissioners
San Francisco
Charles M. Fickert
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Post Office
Senator Johnson
Stephens
Thomas Mooney
Governor's Mansion
Lieutenant Killed in Hand Grenade Practice at Camp Kearny
First Lieut. Irving McCracken of the 157th Infantry was killed at Camp Kearney in a hand grenade explosion during practice. Lieut. Herbert E. Brown, also of the same regiment, was badly injured. Brown’s home is listed as Denver.
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San Diego
Cal
Irving McCracken
157Th Infantry
Camden Street
San Antonio
Tex
Camp Kearney
Herbert BE. Brown
Denver
Pershing Bars Army Boozers
In France on December 18, trials by courts martial show officers must maintain sobriety and proper conduct. A medical reserve lieutenant was convicted of disgracing the military service by intoxication and was dismissed from the army and sent back to the United States under guard.
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France
United States
Kerensky Leads Army on Capital Bolshevik Push
News dispatches report former Premier Kerensky at the Petrograd front leading thousands of troops as Bolsheviks reportedly mobilize counter forces. Fighting continues in Don region with Ukrainian troops seizing arms during disarmament of Maximalists. Foreign ministers from Germany and Austria Hungary plan Brest Litovsk peace talks with Bolsheviks. allied embassies notified.
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Brest-Litovsk
Vienna
Bulgaria
Turkey
Leon Tretzky
Senate approves day bill as approved by the house
The constitutional amendment for national prohibition was submitted to the states for ratification within seven years after Senate approval. The Senate certified the measure by a 47 to 7 vote, following House passage, and sent it to the president for signature.
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Senate
HOUSE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Red Cross Drives Gather 97 New Members in Cheyenne
The second day of the Cheyenne Red Cross drive adds 97 new members at two booths. Post office booth gains 50, Plaza booth 47, with donations noted at both sites. Local organizers include Misses Gertrude Thompson Evelyn Jensen Mary McInerney Margurite Martin Mildred Sterling Mildred Ben Hetty Riner Eva Kepler Mia Dagley Sterling Louise Stimson Kathryn Bennett Harold Walcott and J W Highleyman. The campaign extends through Saturday with strong union support and 500 buttons ordered by Master Mechanic J W Highleyman.
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Red Cross
Cheyenne
Gertrude Thompson
Evelyn Jensen
Plaing
Mary McInerney
South Cheyenne
Louise Stimson
Kathryn Bennett
Harold Walcott
L. H. Daingerfield
Ruth Harrington
Lucille Ridgley
J. M. Carey
J. W. Highleyman
Union Pacific
Mountain States to Exceed Quotas for Red Cross Drive
Scattered reports from the Mountain States division indicate the Colorado Utah Wyoming and New Mexico quota of 181000 for the Red Cross drive will be far surpassed. Demand for buttons and service flags runs well beyond expectations, says William McPhee committee chairman. In Salt Lake City district school children indicate the total will reach about three times the mountain division quota.
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Lee
Mountain States
The
Red Cross
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
New Mexico
William McPhee
Salt Lake City
Naval Captain Reduced by Court Martial in Washington
Captain Victor Blue, commander of a U S superdreadnought, was sentenced by court martial to loss of twenty numbers. Admiral Mayo recommended reducing the penalty to ten. Blue, a prominent young officer, is under review for promotion by the board in session to name new admirals.
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Washington
Victor Blue
Home Warters
Mayo
Atlantic
Blue
Two U S and German claim on Jacob Jones rescue
Amsterdam reports a German announcement stating two sailors were saved from the American destroyer Jacob Jones during a collision or attack. The notice specifies two sailors were rescued rather than one, reflecting Allied and Axis wartime communications.
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Amsterdam
Jacob Jones
Final vote on OL leasing bill set for Jan 7
Senate delays final action on the leasing bill to January 7 after Borah and others seek more time. A Kendrick amendment relaxes claims filing to within five years of withdrawal. House action on Ferris bill expected after holiday recess. Conference of both houses planned early in the new year to advance passage.
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Senate
Borah
Kendrick
Wyoming
Penrose
Trial over Healy Brothers foreman in wartime speech case
William Huhn foreman of the Healy Brothers sheep outfit faces federal charges for hoping U S troops would drown in the sea, wanting President Wilson hanged, and calling World War I a rich man's war. The Healy Brothers testified for him as the case went to a jury with no verdict by nightfall.
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Healy Brothers
Amersca
France
Wilson
White House
Submarine F-1 Sunk in Fogside Collision In Home Waters
Nineteen sailors died when the American submarine F-1 was rammed and sunk by F-3 in home waters on Monday afternoon. Secretary Daniels released a brief statement with few details. Newt A G G Montgomery, commander of F-1, was among the five saved. among the lost was Lyman Lovely, machinist’s mate, son of Lymwin Lovely of Denver, Calo.
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Washington
Datniels
Newt
A. GG. Montgomery
Lowt
Lyman ¥. Lovely
Lymwin Lovely
Denver
Calo
British Meet Attack with Heavy Fire in London Raid
German planes raided English east towns and reached London where heavy fire met them. Bombs dropped over the capital and Kent and Essex. Official announcement says hostile planes crossed the coast about 6 15 o clock and casualties and damages not yet reported. Our guns and airplanes were in action.
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Associated Press
London
Essex
Kent
Romans Gain Ascendancy as Cold Aids Italians
London datelined report states the German Austro Hungarian drive against Italy has effectively ended as Italian defenses held and counter attacks were prepared. Both sides suffered heavy losses from cold and exhaustion with hundreds of invaders dying while Italians reclaimed ground and captured prisoners.
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London
Italy
Ude
Tno Man
Berlin
Montaine
Hrenta
Monte Folarolo
Willard Seeks Red Cross Benefit Fight
Chicago Dec 18. James J Willard, heavyweight champion, announced he will re enter the prize ring for the Red Cross. He will defend his title against any challenger anywhere at any time with receipts donated to the Red Cross, hoping for a spring match in the open arena.
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Chicago
Jees Willard
Red Cross
Willard
Mitch
Epidemics at Army Camps Laid to Overcrowding
Surgeon General Gorgas attributes disease outbreaks at Camp Bowie Tex Camp Funston Kaw Camp Doniphan Okla and Camp Sevier S C to overcrowding insufficient clothing and poor sanitation He urges rapid plumbing and observation camps for newcomers as well as 50 square feet per man to improve conditions Deaths at Camp Funston rising pneumonia and meningitis cases total deaths far above normal amid ongoing army probe into war preparations.
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Washington
Ded. C
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Tex
Camp Funston
Kaw
Camp Doniphan
Okla
Camp Sevier, & I
Gorgas
Baker
Funston
Vameton
Mexican Envoy Aids Germans as U S Relief Effort
Mexican special envoy Luis Cabrera, seeking export restriction changes for Mexico, left Washington for Buenos Aires to attend the neutrality conference. The move follows friction with Secretary Lansing over negotiations with the war trades board and signals possible Mexican diplomacy amid Latin American neutrality debates.
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Der
Cluis Cabrera
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Hae
Buenos Aires
Goodby
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Fletcher
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Lansing
War Trades Board
Carrera
Huenos Aires
New Rules Aim to Save 16,00,000 Bushels of Wheat This Year
In New York authorities announce measures to restrain wheat aid to mills, setting feed price rules to boost flour output. The plan claims to save over 14 million bushels of wheat in the current crop year as part of federal efforts.
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