President Wilson urges railway reform and anti corruption act
President Wilson addressed a joint session urging completion of his railway legislation program and the corrupt practices act with teeth by March 4. He pressed action on railroad rate authority, industrial disputes relief, and related bills including Webb foreign trade exemption and Porto Rican citizenship measures.
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Washington
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Navy
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Senate
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Aurat
Cent
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Van Dyke Resigns as Ambassador to The Hague
Washington reports the state department confirmed Henry Van Dyke's resignation as ambassador to The Hague with acceptance but no successor named. The department also noted resignations of Minister William H. Hornibrook to Siam and Minister Thaddeus Austen Thomson to Colombia.
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Washington
State Department
Henry van Dyke
Hague
Department
William H. Hornibrook
Siam
Thaddeus ‘Austen Thomson
Colombia
U boat Fires On U S Ship Moreni Off Norway Coast
The American Oil tank steamship Moreni, arriving from Stockholm, was halted by a German submarine about four miles off Norway on November 16. Captain Banvard said two solid shots were fired, one landing twenty feet from the ship. After papers were checked the Moreni was permitted to proceed. The German commander asked when Americans expect peace.
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New York
Moreni
Stockholm
Norway
Edward J. Banvard
America
Lake ship Carolina runs aground near Sturgeon Bay
The steamship Carolina of the Goodrich Transit fleet ran aground on Stony reef nine miles south of Sturgeon Bay. All five passengers and crew of seventy five were rescued by life savers from the canal entrance. The vessel likely can be floated if seas stay calm. it had left Chicago with package freight for northern Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Carolina
Goodrich Transit Company
Stony Reef
Sturgeon Bay
Cenes
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
Sturgeon Pay
Hartford
Helen Gould
United States
Goodrich Line Severl
President Wilson Urges Quick Action on Settlement and Regulation
President Wilson asks Congress to immediately pursue remaining measures of the railroad settlement and regulation program. He urges swift action to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission, adopt an eight hour day for interstate railway workers, study outcomes of such hours, consider higher freight rates to cover costs, amend mediation laws, and reserve military power to operate railways if needed.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Unite States
Circustom
Congress
Commission
Merce Commission
Perio
Orpet Weds “Other Girl” Allegation Sparks Claim
Charles Hamer now awaiting sentence for auto parts theft asserts Will Orpet married Celeste Yonkers, the “other girl” in the case, at Hastings Nebraska after acquittal and that they honeymooned in Cheyenne and Montana. He contends Orpet would likely have been jailed if he had testified.
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Celeste Yonkers
Hastings
Neb
Cody
Wyo
Charles Hamer
Will Orpet
Orpet
Cheynne
Montana
Hamer
Three Boys Drowned Crossing Fox Lake in Minnesota
In Sherburn Minnesota on December 5 Lawrence Lund eleven and brothers John nine and Frank fifteen Mazurek drowned while crossing ice on Fox lake.
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Sherburn
Minn
Lawrence Lund
John
Frank Mazurek
Fox Lake
Ban on Greek Trade Hits British Ports
London authorities declare an embargo on the departure of all Greek ships from every British port amid government actions in response to tensions.
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London
A Call to Maintain Uninterrupted Rail Traffic
The speaker argues against restricting workers leaving jobs without societal approval and against halting railways by organized actions. The proposed policy favors allowing industrial processes to continue until a public inquiry clarifies the issue for national judgment.
Political Debate on Labor Reform and Election Financing
The passage urges urgent Senate action on three measures: extending freedom of labor combination for workers in foreign commerce, amending Porto Rico’s organic law, and a strict corrupt practices act to regulate campaign spending. It argues for immediate enactment to safeguard society's essential processes and public morals, preventing partisan delay and influencing future elections.
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Senate
Porto Rico
Bifth
Senate speech on railroad regulation and interstate commerce
A lengthy policy speech argues for strengthened regulation of railways and the Interstate Commerce Commission. It urges action on rate increases, expanded ICC powers, larger ICC membership, public investigations, and wartime railway control to ensure rapid, coordinated administrative efficiency. It condemns job-forced retention and stresses prompt, decisive measures to avert industrial disruption.
Regulate Expenditure of Election Money
The speaker urges immediate passage of a bill to regulate campaign money spent on elections. While another federal election is two years away, enacting this measure now would calm public concern and allow study of funding methods against current conditions and observed risks.
Unclear Prose on Expanding Law and Opportunity
Fragmentary remarks discuss a magnitude and need for instrumentalities to pursue a project. It warns current laws may hinder scale and urges immediate action to create lawful freedom without unregulated license.
Hail of Shells Hits Bucharest in World War I Update
The German heavy artillery bombards Bucharest as Field Marshal von Mackensen assumes supreme command of invading forces in Roumania. Erich von Falkenhayn, previously in command, is noted as higher in rank in the conquest effort. Bells toll in celebration as Berlin proclaims a sweeping victory along the Arges River.
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Amsterdam
Bucharest
Gory
Copenhagen
Serbia
Argestl
Germany
Roumania
White Urges Seven-Hour Day for Miners at Christopher
John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers, urged a seven hour workday during talks with local miners in Christopher Illinois. He said further reductions in hours are a necessary reform and should be implemented as soon as possible.
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Christopher, Ill
Union Tn
John P. White
United Mine Wars of America
Eldct
Christopher
John P. White Leads International Miners’ Heat Inquiry
John P. White heads an inquiry into the International Miners’ Heat organization seeking seven hours a day for miners. Officials say the proposal aims to reduce fatigue and improve safety. Details remain pending from the commission hearing.
Congressman Reflects on Porto Rico Amendments and Policy
The speaker urges swift passage of organic law edits for Porto Rico. He notes unmet privileges, unease among the poor, and concerns about interterritorial prospects. He praises bipartisan cooperation and closes with gratitude for the Sixty-fourth Congress and its conservative reforms.
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