United States Backs Off In Mexican Crisis In Coal Strike Endgame
Crisis passed and United States will not intervene in Mexico as principals in the large coal strike reach a compromise. Agreement reached between government and United Mine Workers leaders to submit to the union executive committee in Indianapolis for approval. Proposals backed by President Wilson aim at quick settlement with 14 percent wage rise to be studied by a commission. Work expected to resume by week’s end as talks continue.
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Mother Denies She Murdered Her Daughter in Trunk Case
In San Francisco on December 8, Associated Press reports Sarah Tabor, mother of Maude Tabor whose body was found in a trunk, denies any implication in the crime. Walter Tabor, Maude’s brother, says his mother told him the sister died in Colorado.
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Trans-Canada Limited on Canadian Pacific to be discontinued
Vancouver December 8. Due to coal shortage the Trans-Canada Limited on the Canadian Pacific railroad will be discontinued at the end of the current month.
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Vancouver
Associated Press
Trans- Canada Limited
Canadian Pacific
Mantua Terrorized by Lawless Gang
Mobs terrorize Mantua as fires burn prisons and rail traffic is halted. Eight people are dead and forty two wounded in attacks that include raiding shops and freeing prisoners. Italian authorities struggle to restore order in the city.
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Rome
Associated Press
Mantua
Electing successor to Victor Berger
The Fifth Wisconsin district voters choose a congressman to succeed Victor Berger who seeks another term on the Socialist ticket. The decision marks a pivotal party contest in Milwaukee on December 8.
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Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Alaskans May Receive Valuable Xmas Present
Washington reports a coal and oil land leasing bill has passed both houses and is in conference. Conferees continue work and are expected to finalize the measure before Christmas holidays.
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Associated Press
Congress
Butte Records Coldest December Day On Record
December 8 in Butte marks the coldest December day ever as the thermometer hits 22 degrees below zero. Fuel shortages worsen hardship with coal diverted to needy families and abandoned huts burned for heat, while mine closures thrust thousands of workers into poverty.
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Butte
Associated Press
Rena Mooney Discharged From Custody
In San Francisco on December 8 two murder charges against Mrs. Rena Mooney in connection with the preparedness parade bomb outrage were dismissed by District Attorney Brady who said he could not proceed with the cases.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Rena Mooney
Brady
California towns enjoy air service kickoff
San Pedro to San Diego begins a regular passenger and mail service today under the Pacific fleet aviation department. The new air route links the coastal towns and marks a step forward in regional air mobility between San Pedro and San Diego.
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Troops Sent From Camp Lewis to Montana Mines
A special train carrying troops left Camp Lewis and headed to Butte Montana for duty at coal mines. The move was announced Thursday and reflects military support arrangements during the period.
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Tacoma
Associated Press
Butte
Broad Claims of Secretary Lane For Alaska Road
Secretary of the Interior Lane in his annual report says the Alaska government railway has been built without politics or graft. He states the road is more than two thirds completed and that workers were chosen for ability alone.
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Associated Press
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Lane
Alaska
Senator Newberry Arrives to Enter Plea in Fraud Case
Senator Newberry arrived in Detroit to plead not guilty to indictments charging fraud and corruption in the prior senatorial election. A two month legal battle is expected as he and thirteen co defendants stood mute at arraignment.
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Detroit
Associated Press
Newberry
Steamer Terrier Fire Hinted as Incendiary Attack
The Norwegian tramp steamer Terrier arrived yesterday from Seattle with a bunk fire. Police believe arson caused the blaze, with fire bombs suspected in the hold. The ship was loaded at Seattle by non union stevedores.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Seattle
Liberty Glo Hits Mine. 20 Crew Missing
The American steamship Liberty Glo struck a mine and broke in two after being beached near The Hague. Twenty crew members are unaccounted for, with rescue efforts underway as authorities assess the disaster and the ship’s fate.
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Associated Press
Carpentier Dempsey Bout Likely in Paris Next December
Paris officials report that if a match between Carpentier and Dempsey is arranged it would be staged in December at the Olympia in Paris. Carpentier's manager confirmed the plan during a Paris dispatch.
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Silver to Stabilize Exchange with Orient Nations
The Federal Reserve Board announced that silver dollars stored in the U S treasury would be used to stabilize American exchange with silver standard countries in the Orient.
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Associated Press
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Treasury
President Wilson opposes Fall Mexico policy in letter
President Wilson writes Senator Fall expressing grave concern over a resolution severing Mexico ties. He argues such action clashes with constitutional practice and favors executive-led foreign affairs. Senator Lodge says Senate Foreign Relations Committee will take no further action, leaving the issue to the President. Benedict Crowell denies troop mobilization rumors amid crisis.
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D Annunzio Plans Overseas Trip as Fiume Links Italy
D Annunzio stated no plan to attack Spalato or Laibach and announced intentions to fly to Tokio and the United States in February as Fiume becomes part of Italy. An Athens dispatch reports Serbia’s frontiers closed.
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East West Football Title Game to Determine Coast Crown
Seattle report says the Pacific Coast Conference will hold an annual East and West football game to decide the Coast title and invite the Eastern team thereafter. The plan does not affect the Pasadena game if scheduled this season.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Pacific Coast Conference
Pasadena
Ferry landing float capsizes. forty thrown into sound
Forty persons were precipitated into the sound at Manette opposite Bremerton when a landing float capsized as passengers left a ferry. An unidentified woman and the rest were rescued with minor injuries reported.
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Bremerton
Water Power Development Urged in Senate Speech
Senator Jones of Washington urged enactment of a hydro electric development bill on navigable streams. He argued coal crises could be eased by water power and that the measure, already passed by the House, would unlock natural resources.
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Associated Press
Senate
Jones
House
Sharkey Beats Jimmy Wild in Ten Round Bantam Bout
New York bantamweight Jack Sharkey decisively out pointed English flyweight champion Jimmy Wild in a ten round bout here Saturday night. Wild carried the fight in only two rounds and did not live up to advance notices.
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Milwaukee
Associated Press
Jack Sharkey
New York
Jimmy Wild
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Storm drives barkentine Thrasher off course
The barkentine Thrasher arrived in Seattle after forty one days at sea from San Francisco. Heavy winds pushed her far off course and many mariners thought she was lost. A tug rescued her off Case Flattery.
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Associated Press
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San Francisco
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