U S Control of Mines Is Predicted
Associate Press report notes Government control options and labor conscription as necessary to meet coal shortages. A. Snead of the fuel administration testifies before the Senate committee, warning there is no path to producing the implied shortfall of 50,000,000 tons. He favors retried use as the only solution. The inquiry adjourns to Wednesday for Hoover to testify on sugar.
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Associated Press
Washington
Br. A. Snead
Heart of the Fuel Administration
Senaite
Pood
Hoover
Railroads Refuse Wage Demands Turn Case to Government
The railroads rejected a 40 percent pay raise request by organized workers and shifted the issue to the government. Executives fear government operation could lead to ownership while calling for efficiency under William G. McAdoo. The public face rising coal shortages and scarce food, with car shortages hampering exports.
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Washington
William G. McAdoo
Thirteen Die in Aerial Raid Over Padua Italy
The war office reports Padua in northern Italy was bombarded killing thirteen and wounding sixty others. Treviso Montebellomax and Castelfranco were targeted with eight bombs. art treasures in a dense city district remained undamaged. Also noted: a Zeppelin and accompanying seaplane wrecked in the North Sea near Jutland and French airmen bombing over Metz Thionville Rethel and other German points.
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Padua
Italy
War Office
Treviso
Montebellomax
Castelfranco
London
North Sea
Copenhagen
Paris
Metz
Thionville
Rethel
Chaumeries Wood
Sapigneul
Wilson Reviews Death Sentences for Soldiers
President Wilson ordered a halt to executions of American soldiers until courts martial sentences are reviewed in Washington. He specified exceptions only for Pershing's forces abroad, outlining a centralized review process.
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Wilson
Washington
Pershing
Seditious Papers Taken by Raiders
Federal agents seized a large cache of I W W materials at Chicago headquarters including pamphlets on making faulty powder, wasting food supplies, and how to spike guns. The raid occurred today as authorities moved to disrupt the organization.
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Chicago
Six Indicted Under Espionage Statute in Denver
Federal Judge dismisses a special grand jury after it reported twelve true bills on espionage act fractions. Six indicted were named and held for trial on minor espionage act charges despite protest from U S district attorney Harry B Tedrow.
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Denver
Harry B. Tedrow
United States
Lewis
German American foreman accused in torpedo sabotage case
Paul Hennig, a naturalized German foreman at a Brooklyn torpedo plant, is held without bail in federal court on treason charges. Authorities say he oversaw gyro scope assembly that damaged torpedoes, with some parts found mutilated, potentially rendering weapons useless. Hennig, a skilled mechanic with American patents, has been under surveillance. one son interned as an alien enemy. He pleaded not guilty and awaits Jan. 2 hearing.
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Associated Press
New York
Paul Hennig
Brooklyn
United States
Hennig
France
Hills Island
Veeder
Jellicoe
England
Lonn
Petrograd
I Rnssia
East Shivers in New Cold Wave Deepens Suffering
From Washington to New York and New England the country endures a severe cold wave with coal shortages. Temperatures plunge to historic lows in New York City and several states report record frost levels, worsening hardship for the poor amid fuel scarcity.
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East
Associated I’reas
Washington
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Boston
New England
Beautiful Mexican girl may face execution as spy
Beaty Maria Garza de Guerra a Mexican stenographer and music teacher once employed by V J Held an immigration officer was arrested at Juarez and court mar tialed on charges of revealing Mexican military secrets to the United States government Carranza forces are believed to threaten execution authorities reported today
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EL Paso
Tex
Mias
Marie Garza de Guerra
V. J. Held
United States
Juarez
Carranza
Wyoming units land in Europe
Senator Francis E Warren announced in a telegram from Secretary Breckinridge that the Forty first division of the U S Army has arrived safely in France. Wyoming troops are included in this division and the message confirms many Wyoming boys have arrived overseas despite earlier doubts in Cheyenne.
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Francis FE. Warren
Washington
United States Army
France
Wyoming
Joe Breckens
Warren
Cheyenne
Wyoming Lumber Firm Enjoined After Six-Year Federal Fight
The Colorado Wyoming Lumber Dealers' Association and all affiliates were permanently enjoined from restraining the Denver lumber trade. Judge Lewis signed the decree in Denver federal court ending monopolistic tendencies and opening the trade. The association, led by W R Greer of Cheyenne, has about 400 members across Colorado Wyoming and northern New Mexico.
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Colorado-Wyoming Lumber Dealers’ Association
Geroins
Fom
Denver
Lewis
W. R. Greer
Cheyenne
Colorado-Wyoming Lumber Dealers’ S Association
Loen
Colorado
Wyoming
New Moxico
L. DB. Thomhas
Fort Col. Hine
Damage to British Destroyers and Allied Losses Reported
Cold weather and scarce activity mark European fighting, with minor Italian action near Monte Tomba against Austrian German lines. Naval losses include three British destroyers sunk off the Dutch coast on December twenty second, cited as a strategic setback in Allied efforts.
Loans to Allies Pass Four Billion in U S Credits
Washington reports credits to the allies surpassed 4 billion dollars as Secretary McAdoo authorized further loans for January purchases. Britain receives 185 million, France 155 million, Bergham 7.5 million, and Serbia 1 million.
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Washington
McAdoo
Great Britain
France
Bergham
Serbia
United States
Guatemala City Devastated by Early Earthquakes
Wireless dispatch from Washington reports that most of Guatemala City was destroyed by earthquakes starting December 26 and lasting two days. Forty deaths are official with thousands missing. the American legation and consulates were damaged yet diplomats are safe. President Wilson sent condolences to President Cabrera.
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Associated Press
Washington
Guatemala City
State Department
Denver German professor dismissed by university trustees
Mrs. Martina Janscher Crook, professor of German at the University of Denver, was dismissed from the faculty at a trustees meeting. Grounds cited include pre-German sympathies and other terms. Crook is listed in the catalog with degrees from the University of Denver, University of Berlin, Columbia University, and the University of Chicago.
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Eenver
Teo
Martina Janscher Crook
University of Denver
Tony
University of Berlin
Columbian University
University of Chelago
Crook
Denver University
Three Killed In Plant Explosion Near Salt Lake City
Three men die after an explosion at the Dacehus plant of the Hercules Powder Co. 15 miles from Salt Lake City this afternoon. Prank Ellis and James Hanson were killed on the scene. Blower Hunter lost both eyes and died later. Officials estimate financial loss under 82,000 with no suspicion of foul play.
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Hercules Powder Company
Ellis Andames Hanson
kKillai Ontelghe
Hunter
Det
Aertedeles Eguise
Trains Collide Near North Visanon Fatal Crash
Seven people are dead and about twenty injured in a collision between two trains east of the city tonight. The crews from both trains suffered casualties as responders moved to the scene.
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North Visanon
Taal
Bee
Here
Rumor of Romanian King Ferdinand Abdication Spreads
Dispatches from Petrograd report persistent rumors that Ferdinand of Romania abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Charles amid reports of revolutionary plots and Bolshevik propagandists among Romanian troops. The Hungarian and German links and a potential separate peace with Germany were discussed as an advance guard of German peace emissaries arrived in Petrograd.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
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Rumania
Prince Charles
Rumah
Istrograd
Ferdinand
Holohevie
I Petrograd
Plos
Bolsavik
King Charles
Charles
Sinaia
Riko
Leon Troteky
Council of Workmen’s
Klaisre
Wny
Germ
Vetrograd
Rome Mount Vesuvius Erupts Again In Historic Veil
A fragmentary report notes renewed volcanic activity near Mount Vesuvius with ash plumes and tremors affecting nearby towns. Observers warn residents to stay indoors as authorities monitor eruptions.
Teutons in Palestine Fight Intensifies as Offensive Rages
Official reports from Washington describe a Turkish push reinforced by Austrian troops aiming to retake Jerusalem and expel British forces. Heavy battles run from Jaffa to Jericho, with Allied lines holding along the Jaffa Jerusalem railroad and Bethany, as General Allenby’s force resists Falkenhayn’s Turk-Austro-German units.
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Jerusilem
Holy Land
Washington
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Jericho
Jordan
Jaffa-Jerusalem
Allenby
Falkentaln
Turkish seek German aid to retake Jerusalem from British
The sultan of Turkey asks Emperor William to help drive the British from Palestine. Germany and Austria plan to send troops to assist the Turkish army in reclaiming Jerusalem, with 150000 Turkish soldiers expected and one third from Germany and Austria. General von Falkenhayn will direct the campaign.
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London
Turkey
William
Jerusalem
Palestine
Kalver
Holy Land
Belog
von Falkenhayn
Graft in Army Work Charged
The Senate efficiency committee reports further investigation into cancelled scrap wool contracting with the Vase Sorting Co of New York. Witnesses say the firm could have earned hundreds of thousands annually. Samuel Kaplan and Charles Ellzenman face summons as further inquiry proceeds. The War Department cancellation shifts work to the government. Weeks notes potential impact and a $0.5 million government value.
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Senatenor Fnquity Committee
Todate
Meeloth
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National Defense
Vase Sorting Company
New Yar
Charles Elxenman
Samuel Kaplan
Sharpe
War Department
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Todas
Teatiany
Elovhing
Eneral
Comuel
Gelay
Img
Will
Pelees
Weeks
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