U S Marines Take Hold in Santo Domingo Rule
American Marines will maintain order in the Dominican Republic and supervise government by native officials. About 1800 Marines will oversee governance and disburse customs revenues under a plan to ensure quiet until January elections. The move follows the overthrow of President Jimenes and a rebel leadership overthrow.
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Washington
Santo Domingo
United States Navy
Little Republic
Haiti
Navy
Jimmes
Arias
Frederico Enriquez
United States
Liberty Bathed in Light by French Citizens Gift
New York reports President Wilson helped illuminate the Statue of Liberty at six PM marking the start of nightly lighting. French citizens funded a permanent lighting system for the statue, a gift totaling 400,000 francs from a public subscription to the United States and symbolizing welcome to immigrants from all lands.
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New York
Wilson
Bartholdi
United States
Milliny
France
Will Ask Rate Increase To Cover Wage Rise For Rail Staff
Denver telegram to President Wilson urges congressional authority for railroads to raise all rates to fund a substantial wage increase for 1 500 000 railroad workers not covered by the Adamson law. Sent by the local Non union Railroad Employees executive committee to Washington.
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Denver
Wilson
Congress
Washington
No Advance Claim From Berlin On Somme Fight
Over seas News agency reports after five months of fierce fighting the Somme offensive has not advanced more than ten kilometers anywhere. The July push south of the Somme gained La Maisonnette briefly, then the attack halted with no further progress at that location.
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Berlin
Somme
la Maisonnette
Murder Sequel to Theft in Seward Alaska
In Seward Alaska theft of a pair of mittens is linked to the killing of John Hendricks and the wounding of W E Irving, section men on the U S railway. Walter Blaker a hunter and trapper feared insane fled to the woods.
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Seward
Alaska
John Hendricks
W. E. Irving
United States
Walter Blaker
Hunter
Trapper
Stoker
Colorado Boy Kills Sister in Wardin Incident
William Van Wyke age 11 returned from a hunting trip with brothers and found shells in their guns. In play he pointed a loaded pistol at his sister Nettie aged 6. a forgotten cartridge discharged and killed her.
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Wardin
Colo
William van Wyke
Seven Burned to Death in Weat Cape May Fire
Lewin Wilson his wife mother in law and four children perished in a house fire in Weat Cape May New Jersey early Sunday. The family were asleep when the blaze broke out destroying the Wilson home.
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Cape May
N. J
Lewin Wilson
Wilson
Weat
Six Hunters Die in Washington Since Season Opened
Since Washington hunting season opened on September 16, six men have died in hunting accidents in the state. Five were victims of fatal incidents and one man froze to death in the woods.
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Washington
Seattle
Railway collision kills soldiers in Romeri port area
One hundred thirty young soldiers die in a freight train crash while en route to Romeri seaport on the north coast. Other reports mention turkeys in San Pranecisco and a large shipment of Cal CetMmnicelon being moved to a cold store, with no clear connection to the tragedy.
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Tokio
Romeri
Seaport
San Pranecisco
Twelve Expelled From Russ Duma
Petrograd reports the Duma session of December 2 ending with eight sittings and twelve Socialist and Labor leaders expelled, including Tcheldise and Krenski, as Premier Trepoff reads a government statement amid hostile demonstrations. Trepoff vows order behind the army, notes food shortages, and calls for easing restrictions, railway and metal fuel production boosts, and factory construction.
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Tribune
Duma
Tcheldise
Krenski
M. Trepoff
British Cabinet Crisis Deepens As Lloyd George Resigns
London reports a sharp political crisis with war secretary David Lloyd George said to have resigned, though not yet accepted. Prime Minister Asquith plans to urge the king to consent to a government reconstruction as announced Sunday.
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David Lloyd-George
London
David Liloyd- George
Asquith
Eight Hour Day Resolutions Back Women Workers
The Middle Atlantic Eight-Hour conference adopted resolutions urging an eight-hour work day for women and endorsing a pending congressional bill to create a women's division within the Department of Labor. The action was taken in New York.
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New York
Congress
Department of Labor
Middle Atlantic
Fifteen Injured as Fire Traps Residents in Six Story Tenement
A Saturday blaze in a New York six story tenement sent fifteen people to hospitals after leaping from windows. Firemen and volunteers battled smoke and flames to rescue seven families trapped inside.
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New York
Wyoming Teachers' convention backs statewide prohibition resolution
At the closing session of the Wyoming State Teachers' Association annual convention in Cheyenne the body adopted by acclamation a resolution urging the state legislature to submit an amendment for statewide prohibition to the people at the next state election.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming State Teachers’ Association
Belisario Porras Named Panamanian Minister to U S
Belisario Porras former Panamanian president is appointed minister to the United States, a post he previously held. The announcement marks a return to diplomacy after his earlier tenure guiding Panama.
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Belisario Porras
Panama
United States
Storms lash Oregon and Washington coast causing deaths and damage
Severe weekend storms along the Pacific coast batter Oregon and southern Washington. Two lives lost and extensive property damage reported as powerful gales and high surf impacted coastal communities Saturday and Sunday. Local crews and state authorities assess wreckage and begin cleanup efforts.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington Coast
German Restrictions Tighten on Railways and Military Use
The article reports new German regulations expanding controls over railway operations and military use. Officials in Berlin outline stricter oversight, aiming to curb unauthorized movements and ensure coordination with defense plans. Authorities warn of penalties for violations and emphasize national security considerations.
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Hamburger Cor
Ayailway
Mili
United States Prods Allies Over Safe Conduct Note
Washington notes to Great Britain and France request reconsideration of their refusal to issue a safe conduct for Count Tarnowski Austro-Hungarian ambassador. U.S. emphasizes sovereign right to exchange ambassadors and asserts no favor sought, aiming to clarify international law and prompt reconsideration. If rejected, a difficult situation could follow.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Tarnowski
Austria
Man Power Bill Passed in Reichstag Vote
Amsterdam report states the reichstag approved the compulsory civilian service bill on Saturday after its third reading. The measure passed 235 to 1 with several members abstaining, and the bill remained unchanged after the second reading.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Herlin
Government to Own Big Trees in Seguia National Park
Government plans move to acquire the privately owned giant forest in Seguia National Park through a collaboration between the Interior Department and the National Geographical Society, aiming to place the world’s largest trees under federal stewardship. The deal signals a major shift in land management and conservation policy, with officials noting the importance of protecting a unique ecological landmark.
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Washington
Seguia National Park
How About Jack Rabbit Meat. Austin, Texas
The Texas state department of agriculture plans a nationwide drive to boost rabbit meat demand. It expects at least one million Texas rabbits to be shipped to New England and eastern markets this winter. Dr. David Starr Jordan of Stanford University will travel to The Hague to lead an international peace movement, per his secretary.
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Austin
Texaa
Texas Astate Department of Agriculture
Texas
New England
Jordan
Hague
Denver
Colo
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Eight Thousand Men Get Increase in Pittsburg Wages
The American Window Olas Company announced on Wednesday an across the board 10 percent wage raise effective December 16. About 6,000 workers will be affected by the increase.
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Pittsburg
American Window Olas Company
Footballist Dies Pittsburg Dental Student From Munhall
Willam A. Jones aged 20 of Munhall Pa member of a football team representing the dental department of the University of Pittsburg died of injuries received in a game on November. The report notes his death following the accident and identifies his university affiliation and hometown.
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Pittsburg
Willam A. Jones
Munhall
Dental Department
University of Pittsburg
Constantine Yields as Allied Troops Clash in Athens
In Athens, King Constantine yields to entente demands after French Marines clash with Greek forces. Casualties reportedly reach two hundred with a British legation employee wounded. Armistice talks follow as the allied fleet shells subside and Greek guns are surrendered.
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Paris
Athens
Constantine
Entente
Teutonic
Bucharest
Carpathians
Legation
Attica
Phaleron
du Fournet
Lambros
Cuba Election Result Still In Doubt After Month
Sion Count in Cuba Havana. Although a month has elapsed since Cuba's presidential election took place the result remains in doubt and many months may elapse before the outcome is definitely known.
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Sion
Cuba
Havana
Miss Annie R. Roe and Exhibits Highlight International Live Stock Show
Miss Annie R. Roe, chief of the numbering division at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, began government service in 1805. Chicago Exhibits feature educated sheep dogs and diverse domestic quadruped representations at the International Live Stock Exposition opening. Other notices mention wage increases for Welsh miners and various corporate references.
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Annie RA. Roy
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Leaders Plan To Speed Congress
Congress reconvenes for a three month session amid a crowded calendar of general legislation. The fiscal year 1919 faces growth in expenditures totaling 1.65 billion dollars as debates on railroad reform, high living costs, food embargoes, and universal suffrage unfold. Newly seated senators Waetson, Vernard, and Kirby attend.
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Washington
Congress
Clarke
Arkansas
Rivera
Porto Rico
Clark
Kitchin
Executive Department
Adamson
Interstate Commerce Committee
Baker
Judiciary Committee
Capitol
Waetson
Indiana
Vernard
Maine
Kirby
Standard Oil head Archbold dies at home in New Jersey
John D Archbold president of Standard Oil company of New Jersey died at his Tarrytown home Monday after an appendicitis operation ten days earlier. Born July 26, 1848 in Ohio he moved to Pennsylvania oil regions in 1864 and later joined Rockefeller in forming Standard Oil. He became director in 1878 and president in 1914.
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Tarrytown
N. J
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Rockefeller
Standard
City ration raised to 34 cents a day for youths
New York officials report that a 17 year old or older mage requires 34 cents per day for meals in New York City. The New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, which administers the program, announced the increase from 27 cents.
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New York
New York City
New York Association For
Supreme Court Asked to Expedite Adamson Act Case
Washington law officials urged the high court on Monday to accelerate hearings in the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad case. The case challenges the constitutionality of the Adamson Act, enacted in September amid a nationwide railroad strike.
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Adamson
Washington
Supreme Court
Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Villa Not Responsible for Americans Are Found Dead
Telegraphed reports to Washington claim Villa bandits occupied Chihuahua City killing several foreigners. General Jacinto B Trevino, commanding Carranza forces, retook the capital and said only a few Chinese were killed during Vill a occupation.
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BK Vpuso
Texas
Washington
Chihuahua City
Jacinto B. Trevino
Carranza
Ogden Clerks Seek Reversal of Post Office Order
Railway post office clerks residing in Ogden challenge a Post Office Department order transferring them to Chicago. They filed Monday to obtain revocation and remain in Ogden.
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Ogden
Railway Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Chicago
Minister to the Netherlands Resigns
The Hague report states Dr Henry van Dyke has resigned as American minister to the Netherlands. He cites purely personal reasons and says he desires to resume his literary work. The move ends his diplomatic tenure and he plans to return to the United States.
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Netherlands
Hague
Henry van Dyke Hoo
Netherlan
Russians Aid Roumanians in Face of German Advance
Desperate Roumanians, aided by Russian troops, defend approaches to Bucharest as German forces press from the north and south. Reports from Berlin and Petrograd describe limited Romanian resistance, Russian offensives along the Carpathians, and renewed activity in Dobrudja and Galicia amid broader Allied and Central Power maneuvers in Europe.
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Paris
Bucharest
Cologne
Wallschia
Berlin
Argeshu
Ftrograd
von Mackensen
Niaslov
Carpathians
Transylvania
Jamlonitza
Kedzi Vasarhely
Petrograd
Vakarka
Kiriibaba
Dobrudja
Somme
France
Trentino
Corso
Monastir
Serbia
Sultannabad
Persia
Karasund
German East Africa
Walde
Mahenge
Close Vote in New Hampshire Declares Electors
Concord New Hampshire governor and council announce formal declaration of the Democratic electors after canvass. Official returns show President Wilson with a 56 plurality, Wilton 43779 votes, Hughes 43723.
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New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Wilson
Lton
Hughes
Burial of Francis Joseph in Vienna with royal attendance
In Vienna the body of Francis Joseph was buried Friday afternoon in the presence of Emperor Charles the young crown prince Francis Joseph Otto and many princes including the kings of Bulgaria Bavaria and Saxony and the German crown prince along with Teutonic princes and envoys from neutral governments.
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Francis Joseph
Vienna
Emperor Charles
Francis Joseph Otto
Bulgaria
Bavaria
Saxony
Manyerof Francis Joseph
Villa Robe Chihuahua Stores Looters Reported Loading W Trains
Bandits in Juarez reported Friday to be loading loot from Chihuahua City stores and private residences onto trains marked W and preparing to follow them west along the Mexico Northwestern line.
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Villa Robe
Chihuahua
Juarez
Mexico
Villa Bandits
Chihuahua City
Mexico Northwestern
Allied Troops Dodge Berlin Threat at Piraeus Port
A detachment of French British and Italian troops boarded ships at Piraeus the port of Athens at 3 o'clock Friday morning without incident according to a wireless dispatch from Athens.
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Piraeus
London
Athens
Advocates Stronger Naval Port in London Meeting
Advocates press for a stronger naval port in London. Baron Beresford leads an address urging enhanced maritime defense and policy at a time of perceived strategic peril.
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London
Baron Beresford
Dutch Steamer Kedirl Sunk Near Canary Islands
A Reuters dispatch from San Palomas Canary Islands reports the Dutch steamship Kedirl, 3 778 tons, sunk. The crew was rescued after Kedirl was sunk by a large submarine.
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London
Reuter
San Palomas
Canary Islands
Kedirl
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