New Rules About Fuel
United Press reports from Washington and Chicago describe new fuel rules issued by Garfield to address coal shortages. The order limits power to essential industries, sets a three day work week for most non priority plants, and directs the railroad system to enforce the plan across the northwest region.
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United Press
Chicago
George W. Reed
Northwest
Dr. Gartieta
Reed
Railroad Administration
Illinois
M. J. Gormley
Garfield
Gormley
State Police Utilities Commission
Goree W. Reed
T. W. Procitor
Fuel Administration
Washington, D
Great array of legal talent in bandit case trial
In Sycamore circuit court Judge Slusser presides over the four auto bandits case with Prosecutor Smith aided by three attorneys and the defense by four top lawyers. Trial began yesterday after delays and may last about two weeks with many witnesses and extensive evidence. Juror selection is difficult as the first panel is nearly exhausted with only five men. a second panel is expected soon.
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Slusser
Sycamore
Smith
Mrs Matie Smith Rites Held in Garden Cemetery
Mrs. Matie Smith formerly of Maple Park died at Sherman Hospital Elgin after a long illness. Wife of Frank Smith, she moved to Elgin after his death and left two children Mary and Floyd, two sisters Ella Minnium and Mrs Homer Farrand Alice Smith, plus a sister in law. The remains were brought to Maple Park for burial beside her husband in Garden cemetery.
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Matie Smith
Maple Park
Sherman Hospital
Elgin
Smith
Frank Smith
Mary
Floyd
Cleveland
Ohio
Ella Minnium
Homer Farrand
Alice Smith
Garden Cemetery
Settlement Reached Said With Gabriel D Annunzio
London dispatches report an important ministerial council meeting concluded with an understood settlement with Gabriel D Annunzio. The source notes the conflict context and the potential for a formal accord involving the Italian writer and nationalist figure.
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Ty Minster
London
England
Rome Dispatches
Gabriel D'Annunzio
Bessie Love Stars In A Fighting Colleen At Star Tonight
The Star Tonight presents Bessie Love in A Fighting Colleen a warm balanced photoplay with comedy and drama. A special added attraction Open Roads Through Great America educates and entertains. Showings at 7 50 and 9 10 with prices 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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Bessie Love
Colleen
Miss Love
Great America
Normal School Students Sell Christmas Cards for Chicago Crippled Children
Russell Smith spoke at the high school assembly boosting a fundraiser for Spaulding School for Crippled Children in Chicago. Dean Gilbert’s sociology class organized card sales at the Normal school and local high school, raising about 1000 cards to support braces and therapy.
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Russell Smith
Spaulding School For
Chicago
Dean Gilbert
Normal School
SUFFERS STROKE WHILE CALLING ON FRIENDS
Mrs. Charles Crinion longtime city resident suffered a stroke yesterday while calling on friends. She left home near noon to visit Mrs. Schmick at Emma Glass’s Lincoln Highway apartment, sank into a chair, and has remained unconscious and critical as medical aid was summoned. Mrs. Schmick and Mr. Bemis stay with her at Mrs. Glass’s home.
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Charles Crinion
Crinion
Fred Bemis
Schmick
Mrs. Schmick
Mr. Bemis
Local man linked to Comet Motor stock scheme before Judge Landis
In Landis court yesterday a Decatur IL stock salesman tied to Comet Motor Co was subpoenaed as investigators probe a blue sky stock selling scheme. The case centers on unauthorized sales, a $2 million stock issuance, and an $800000 discrepancy in assets with records to be pulled for a full audit.
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Art Steuben
Kenesaw Landis
Illinois
Comet
Steuben
Edward Mahr
Jennie H. Eaton
Joliet
Jaeger
Judge Landis
Springfield
Seere Immerson
J Rt
Landis
Debate Fails To Conclude On Cummins Rail Bill
United Press reports in Washington Dec 9 that the Cummins railroad bill resumes in the senate with the measure returned to final status. Senator Lafollette attacks the bill arguing government war controls harmed railroads. A Rail Director Hines report to President Wilson is seen as basis for a future message to Congress. Senate debate continues amid calls to restore early parliamentary action.
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United Press
Washington
The
Senate
Lafollette
Cummins Hill Lafollette
Washington, D. C
Hines
Wilson
White House
Congress
Esch
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Contempt Case Delayed As Mine Workers Leaders Face Court
In Indianapolis on December 9 the contempt charges against leaders of the United Mine Workers were postponed again due to an impending labor strike and a grand jury probe into Lever Act violations. Judge C J Ames requested continued hearings as defendants plan a meeting, with officials maintaining the pursuit of charges pending.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Ciarg
Watted
Mine Workers of America
Ecout
Ral
Grand Jury
C. J. Ames
United States District Attorney
A. B. Anderson
Ames
Sovernment
United States
Palmer
Attorne
Judee Anderson
Lewis
Edward James
American Federation
Bor
J. H. Ralston
Legal
Allies press Germany on protocol as delegates depart
Paris dispatch reports allied note demanding Germany accept the peace protocol with a 48 hour reply. Hugh Wallace sits in the supreme council without a vote as Frank Polk’s return is noted. In Chicago internal revenue agents W L Giles and John Shannon resign amid investigations tied to liquor raids. a third man suspected. Prosecution expected. Barth City officers election and Woodmen of America notices follow from Belgium and Italy debt concerns.
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Paris
France
Germany
Hugh Wallace
Supreme Council
Frank Polk
Geeuee
Chicago
W. L. Giles
John Shannon
Internal Revenue
Revenue Department
Barth
Amerigates
J. H. Jarbof
James A. Clark
V. C
City not to raise ban in looming coal crisis
As a nationwide coal strike nears, Indianapolis hosts a crucial meeting of the miners scale committee amid dwindling piles and hopes for a Wilson compromise. The fuel administration warns consumers to conserve stock, signaling continued limits even if a settlement arrives, with recalls expected in business.
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Coal Mine Union
Indianapolis
Wilson
Coal Administration
A. J. Christianson
Northwestern Rersional Coal Committee
Crisi
Blizzard Disrupts Western Rail Schedules Across Regions
A raging Rocky Mountain blizzard and heavy Iowa snowfall halt rail traffic on the North Western. Western trains run three to five hours late with further delays expected as fuel shortages affect service. Westbound train due at 4:44 am arrives around 9:00 am after battling snow and wind.
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Rocky Mountain
Iowa
North Western
Mississippi River
National Rain Service
Garner to Be on Board in Chicago Traction Plan
John Percy Garner former De Kalbite is named to a five member Chicago traction board to devise a five cent fare plan and a transportation district. Other appointees include Samuel Ettleson Charles R. Francis and P H Moynihan. The panel meets next Tuesday to organize with one engineer chosen later.
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John Percy Garner
Chicago
People of
Leity
Mr. Garner
Samuel Ettleson
Charles R. Francis
Puble Works
P. H. Moynihan
Calumet Coal and Teaming Co
Garner
Thompson
Moynihan
Parsons-Rudgeway-Arnold Commission
Parsons
Arnold
Ridgen
St. Louis
Fred W. Upham
Illinois
Frank O. Lowden
Politics In Session In Washington D C In 1916
Washington D C December 9 politics returned to full session as Republican national committee members gathered for tomorrows meeting. Reporters note the famed hotel peacock alley buzz with leaders whispering and the orchestra playing Capitan recalling past campaign days. Chairman Hays hosted receptions for the boys describing himself as Mr Bill Hays the young man from Indiana.
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United Press
Washington, D. CC
Republican National Committee
Peacock Alley
Hays
Bill Hays
Indiana
No Compromise on Either Side on Peace Pact
Republican leaders in the Senate say President Wilson would oppose any compromise reservations on the peace treaty. They believe he would view moves like the Lodge resolution in the Senate or the Pinkham resolution in the House as unconstitutional attempts to end the war. They cite his letter to Senator Fall denying Congress constitutional rights over foreign affairs as supporting evidence.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Willson
Pinkham
House
Fall
Mexico
Congress
Elks Balloted on List of New Members
Elks conducted balloting on a list of prospective new members during their regular meeting last night. The session focused on approving candidates and advancing the group’s membership plans.
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Elks
I Elks
William Scott Buried in Fairview Cemetery
The remains of the late William Scott were interred in Fairview Cemetery instead of Oakwood Cemetery, as stated yesterday.
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William Scott
Fairview Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery
Coal strike settlement talks proceed amid mixed signals
Delegates in Indianapolis report no agreement yet as talks extend. Secretary Tumulty quotes a Palmer letter saying miners will acquiesce to President Wilson's plan when meeting resumes at 2:00 PM Central. The proposal calls for immediate work, a 14 percent wage increase, and a commission to study wages, hours, and prices. Weather updates note Illinois could see light snow in the northeast with colder conditions this week.
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Washington, D. C
Tumulty
Indianapolis
Wilson
Palmer
Ind
United Mines Workers of America
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Green
PIO
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
Crooked Straight shines at Prince’s Playhouse tonight
Tonight at 7 50 and 9 00 Charles Ray stars in Crooked Straight at Prince’s Playhouse. Adults pay 28 cents with war tax, children 17 cents, offering a popular photo play experience in a bustling venue.
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Charles Ray
Princess Playhouse
Charlie
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