Greece Faces Entente War Prediction Amid Ultimatum Reports
Amsterdam dispatch says Greece may join World War within twenty four hours as King Constantine meets United States envoy Droppers after an allied ultimatum. Petrograd reports Romanian resistance stiffening east of Ploedhti while Russians push in Wallachia and Moldavia. Berlin notes Bulgarian Danube crossing and Hindenburg honored with Iron Cross.
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Amsterdam
Greece
Constantine
United States
Athens
Mr. Droppers
Trotus
Salty
Cheboniaha
Csobainjoc
Buzeu-Ploechti
Grikoval River
Danube
Berlin
Tchernavoda
Silistria
Roumanian
Wallachia
Roumania
Kirlibaba
Dorna Vatra
von Hindenburg
William
the Iron Cross
British to Make Their Own Shells
Washington reports the British will manufacture all its shells as American export contracts expire. The move, tied to about a quarter of US exports totaling $1.06 billion annually in munitions, will reduce American exports gradually rather than abruptly. Edward W. Pratt notes not all contracts end together, so the impact will be phased.
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Washington
America
United States
Effars
Department of Commerce
Edward W. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Bosse’s Market in Evansville Sees Fast Trade Drop in Prices
Evansville Indiana December 11 The municipal market opened by Mayor Benjamin Bosse to curb food costs is busy with shoppers. Prices run from 25 percent to a third lower than those asked by retailers, boosting supplies for residents.
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Bosse
Evansville
Ind
Benjamin Bosse
Atlee Pomerene Likely Senate Pro Tempore Head
Ohio Senator Atlee Pomerene appears poised to become the Senate president pro tempore. His leadership would place him as a top state legislative figure, guiding proceedings and shaping committee assignments.
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Ohio
Senate
State Board Rules For Tax Amendment In Illinois
The Illinois state canvassing board in Springfield ruled the tax amendment to the constitution was adopted at the recent election. The vote prompts the state tax commission to set the next year’s rate at 80 cents per $100, the highest since 1870 to cover a $3 million deficit. The dispute centered on whether a majority of all votes cast was required. the amendment failed to win that majority but did pass the votes for general assembly members.
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Chicago
Springfield
Supreme Court
State Tax Commission
General Assembly
Died Japanese Commander Iwao Oyama Revered Leader
Tokyo reports Marshal Marquis Iwao Oyama dead at a notable life of military leadership. Critics liken him to Moltke and Napoleon for Manchurian victories in the Russo Japanese War. He steered Japan’s land campaign and secured major triumphs at Liao Yang and Port Arthur.
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Tokyo
Iwao Oyama
Marquis Iwao Oyama
Japan
Moltke
Napoleon
Kitchener
Manchuria
Liao Yang
China
Port Arthur
Wei- Hai-Wei
Oyama Long
America
United States
New Haven
Conn
Vassar
Deutschland at home after Atlantic voyage and collision
The Germany submarine freighter Deutschland completed a second transatlantic round trip under Captain Paul Koenig, arriving off the Weser after 19 days from New London. It departed November 21 and faced a collision with escort tug T. A. Scott in the race, costing five lives.
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Benin
Sayville
Paul Koenig
New London
Bremen
Atlantic
Baltimore
T. A. Scott
Ford Suit Extended by Three Judges in Dodge Case
Detroit December 11 three circuit judges extended for sixty days the temporary injunction blocking Henry Ford from using Ford Motor profits to develop its business. They will hear more arguments and decide if a permanent injunction should be granted.
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Detroit
Dodge Bros
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Policemen Widows Appeal over Workmen's Comp Ruling
Attorneys for the widows of Elmer Stephenson and George Little, Richmond patrolmen slain in the line of duty last spring, say they will appeal to Wayne circuit court from the Industrial Board ruling that police officers are not covered by the workmen's compensation act.
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Richmond
Ind
Elmer Stephenson
George Little
Wayne Circuit Court
State Industrial Board
Jane Addams Re elected Peace Party Chair
Miss Jane Addams of Chicago was re elected chairman of the Woman's Peace Party at its session in Washington.
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Jane Addams
Washington
Chicago
Woman’s Peace Party
Frank Cummings Sentenced to 25 Years for Murder
SAVANNA IL December 11 Found guilty of murder for slaying an unidentified man last August Frank Cummings was sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary.
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Savanna
Ill
Frank Cummings
Fire destroys five houses in Sawyerville blaze
Fire of unknown origin wiped out five houses in Sawyerville Illinois. The flames began in the second house of the Grabhook and Pryor row and swept north destroying multiple residences.
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Sawyerville
Scond
Grabhook & Pryor
Rush Order for Allies Dispatches 800 Horses and Mules
A commission company in EAST ST LOTS ILL received a rush order for 800 horses and 800 mules for the French government. The Dec 11 report notes the urgent military supply request.
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East ST
Lots
Ill
Poultry Show Planned for San Jose This December
San Jose announces a poultry show scheduled for the last week in December. Organizers say the event will feature exhibitors from the region and hopes to attract local interest in poultry farming and related trades.
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San Jose
All
Villa Threat Declares War on United States
El Paso authorities report Villa's manifesto before leaving Chihuahua City is being treated as a war declaration against the United States. Army men in El Paso and along the border hurry back to join units while the international bridge guard doubles amid El Paso and Juarez tension.
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el Paso
Tex
Pancho” Villa
Chihuahua City
United States
General Pershing
International Bridge
Juarez
Rio Grande
North
Villa
Pershing
Lord Curzon to wed widow of Chicago millionaire
Fort Curzon of Kedleston former viceroy of India named to the British War council announced his engagement to Mrs Grace Elvina Duggan widow of Alfredo Duggan of Buenos Aires She is the eldest daughter of the late J Munroe Hinds former American minister to Brazil Curzon previously married Miss Mary Leiter of Chicago in 1895
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London
Fort Curzon
Kedleston
India
British War Council
Grace Elvina Duggan
Alfred Duggan
Buenos Aires
Chicago
Lord Curzon
George Nathaniel Curzon
Miss Leiter
Levi S. Leiter
Goodyear Company Sells Coal to Workers at Cost
Indianapolis December 11. In response to a coal shortage many Goodyear employees cannot obtain enough fuel. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron is supplying coal to its Indianapolis workers at cost to ease their immediate needs.
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Indianapolis
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of
Akron
Carson Proposes Ireland Home Rule with Ulster Plan
The London Daily Chronicle notes Sir Edward Carson suggesting a home rule parliament for all Ireland. Protestants would gain representation by proportional basis. Ulster would join for three years with a future revision opportunity.
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London Daily Chronicle
Edward Carson
Ireland
Ulster
Dietz Pardoned Denial Ends Hero of Cameron Dam Case
Madison December 11. John F. Dietz known as the hero of Cameron Dam had his pardon petition denied by Governor EB Philipp. Dietz was convicted of murdering Deputy Oscar Harp after the Thornapple siege in 1910 and was released from Waupun in 1911. The case drew petitions from 10 000 Wisconsin citizens jurors witnesses and supporters. Dietz sought clemency noting heart failure and drops and proposing treatment outside prison under wardens custody.
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Madison
Wis
John F. Dietz
Cameron Dam
Oscar Harp
Wisconsin
EB. L. Philipp
Dietz
Waupun
Francis B. McGovern
Board of Control
Meeting School Problems in Indiana Rural Education
Five country school problems facing Hoosier educators include social advantages for rural communities, more funding, better organization and supervision, and improved teacher qualifications. Indiana University professor W W Black is drafting a bill to address rural school leadership and training after a State County Superintendents' meeting in the state house.
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Indianapolis
W. W. Black
School of Education
Indiana University
State County Superintendents’ Association
Delay in Eastland Claims Halts Court Session
The Illinois State Court of Claims will not hear the Eastland case at this sitting. The case for $3,500,000 was filed Dec. 8 and is unlikely to be decided before the next general assembly.
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Bramerhaven
Berlin
Arctic
Russia
Stockholm
State Court
Springfield
Ill
State Court of Claims
Eastland
City Opens Municipal Coal Yard At Cost In Columbia City
Columbia City authorities establish a municipal coal yard to counter high prices selling soft coal at 3.20 dollars per ton plus a small hauling charge. The move aims to provide affordable fuel to residents amid tight markets.
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Columbia City
Ind
Munielyy
British Cabinet Formed With War Group Led by Lloyd George
London announces a new government with a war cabinet led by Premier David Lloyd George. Key members include Lord Curzon as Lords leader and Arthur Henderson and Lord Milner as ministers without portfolio. Andrew Bonar Law takes chancellor role and House of Commons leadership.
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London
David Lloyd-George
Earl Curzon
House of Lords
Arthur Henderson
Lord Milner
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Baron Rhondda
Board of Trade
Sir Albert Stanley
John Hodge
Admiralty
Sir Edward Carson
Christopher Addison
Lord Robert Cecil
Baron Davenport
Joseph Paton Maclay
Board of Agriculture
Rowland FE. Prothero
Board of Education
Herbert A. Lt. Wisher
Sir Alfred M. Mond
Duchy of Lancaster
Sir Frederick Cawley
Albert Mlingworth
George N. Barnes
Frederick FH. Smith
Gordon Hewart
K. C
Scotland
Mr. Munro
James A. Clyde
Generel
Scothand
Thomas B. Morison
Lord Leutenant
Ireland
Winberre
J O'Brien
Robert Pennatyne Finlay
Fletcher Catron Benedick Marries Carolyn Updike Quietly
Melcher Catron son of Senator Catron of New Mexico and Carolyn Updike of Chicago married last Saturday night. Catron a Chicago Law School graduate and former University of Chicago baseball star traveled to Japan with the team and sent his brother the signal to ensure the bride received the engagement ring. They plan a honeymoon at the senator’s ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Chicaco
Dac
Melcher Catron
Senator Catron
New Mexico
Carolyn Updike
Chicaro
Catron
University of Chicago Law School
Japan
Orient
Mies Updike
Santa Fe
See Illinois in the Movies Centennial Plan Unveiled
The entete centennial commission met at the state historical library in Springfield to compile over 1,000 Illinois historical views into slides for movie screens. Movie houses statewide approved the idea and will show the scenes as fillers between films. Printed captions read 1819 1918 Illinois Centennial Celebration.
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Entete Centennial Commission
State Historical Library
Spris Field
Powder Crast Tragedy Kills Three at Penn-Trojen Plant
An explosion at the Penn-Trojen Powers plant near Iron Bridge, Allentown kills three workers, Dee. Joe-Teren employees, including the aryer house scene. Investigators begin inquiry into cause and safety measures.
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Allentown
Joe-Teren
Penn-Trojen Powers Company
Iron Bridge
Hep
Aryer
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U.S
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Accent
Oliver Osborne
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J. F. Dietz
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Council of Four
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