War budget debate opens as Congress reconvenes in second war session
Washington dispatch describes Congress resuming its second war session with vast fiscal plans. The treasury estimates total 13.5 billion for the year through 1919, funded by taxes and liberty bonds, plus 64,500 for Cordova government building and 7 million for Alaska railway. The piece lists impending supply bills, proposed war measures, and political dynamics, noting leadership shifts and anticipated debates over universal military training, prohibition, woman suffrage, and labor conditions as Congress eyes war needs and domestic reforms.
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Alameda Timers Return to Cordova Steamer Passengers
The steamer Alameda sailed from Seattle on Sunday carrying passengers bound for Cordova. Among those listed are Malcom Brock and wife, Lealeb Corder, E. Northam, Mrs. Harwood, Geo K Sapiro, Mrs. A Larson, B Reed and wife and child, Mrs. L D Bracken, Lena Farrand, Fred Wartwig, Charles Kitsman, and R Mooney.
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British Hold Cambrai Line Under Heavy Attacks
British forces repelled attacks near Cambrai and held the line despite attempts to encircle Byng. American engineers were trapped near Gouzezan court, then joined the fight after escaping shell craters. In Jerusalem area Turks were repulsed with heavy losses as talks continue on Western Front policy.
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Telephone workers return to work seals settlement
Seattle Dec 3 The striking telephone workers vote to return to work under a federal mediation plan. They gain recognition of the union and a pay provision for future trouble. Employees will register with the company for immediate return after a month on strike.
Norwegian ship wrecked in Hana off Oahu rescued crew of fifteen
Fifteen crew members of the foundered steamer are rescued by a crab boat off Oahu after fourteen days afloat covering about eight hundred fifty miles. They suffer exposure and exhaustion though had food. water was scarce. The remaining crew were rescued on November 21 by a Japanese steamer.
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Giant Balloon Goes Over Plains After Mooring Break
A giant balloon broke its moorings at Fort Omaha Nebraska yesterday and drifted south with 6000 feet of two inch steel cable trailing behind. It tore telegraph and telephone lines for miles as it moved toward Kansas or Oklahoma. Read the Times for updates.
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Copper Output Figures From Federal Reserve District
The federal reserve district reports purchases of 290 million dollars in the second Liberty bonds. Arizona copper production for the year totals 200 million dollars, with other metals at 60 million.
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Mariposa Salvage Delayed Until Spring
Seattle Dec. 3 Salvage of the steamer Mariposa is delayed until spring due to storms. Saturday the Salvage barge of the Wilson Sylvester company at Wrangell was blown ashore forcing cancellation of its salvage contract as the company had no more barges.
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Washington faces coal shortage orders to prioritize government use
The December report states the administration seeks 50,090,000 tons of coal and directs operators to favor government agencies railways households public utilities steel plants coke ovens and munition plants to ease depletion.
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