Kaiser Demands Russian Territory in Great War Plan
Berlin’s peace terms for Russia demand German control of the wheat market for fifteen years and duty free German goods, with no Russian territorial surrender. Reports say Bolsheviks fear loss of independence while seeking an armistice at any cost. Fighting and unrest spread from Moscow as Cossacks mobilize and extremist red guards mass in Kharkov.
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Supreme Court Upholds Open Shop Rights in WV Cases
The Supreme Court affirmed open shop rights for Hitchman Coal and Coke and Eagle Glass Manufacturing, allowing plants to operate without unionizing pressure. It upheld injunctions against union officials seeking to organize workers, while reaffirming workers' rights to organize for lawful purposes. President Gompers called the ruling far reaching and notable.
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Supreme Court
Hitchman Coal and Coke Company
Eagle Glass Manufacturing Company
West Virginia
A. G. Dayton
United Mine Workers of America
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Gompers
American Mederation of Labor
Plan Quiz for Baker Investigation Slashes Rumors
The Senate Military Affairs Committee ordered a comprehensive, closed door probe into the national military situation. It will review war department progress in organizing training and equipping the new army, with Secretary Baker and other officials likely to be called as witnesses. Senator Wadsworth reported slow supply of rifles and gear for the draft army.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
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Wadsworth
New York
Congress
Germany Russia Peace Talks Narrow to Front
Copenhagen reports the semi official German news agency says demobilization of Russian forces has begun and peace negotiations limited to the Russian front have been authorized.
Rumanians Sign Armistice to Suspend Hostilities
Jassy December 12 official announcement says Romania has signed an armistice suspending hostilities until further notice. The move follows days of negotiations and covers all theaters of activity with terms to be announced by the signatories.
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Rumania
Texas Girl Smashes Air Record in San Diego to San Francisco Flight
Miss Katharine Stinson, a Texas aviator, started from San Diego at 7 31 a m and landed in San Francisco at 4 39 p m completing a nonstop flight. She became the first pilot to traverse the Venthachap mountains on a nonstop route, covering about 461 miles.
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Katherine Stinson
San Diego
Britain and France Seek Stable Russian Government in War Talks
London dispatches report British ambassador Sir George Buchanan and French ambassador Maurice Paleologue urging cooperation with a future stable Russian government. They deny Britain would force a separate peace and affirm readiness to discuss war aims and peace terms once Russia is recognized and a government is established.
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Great Britain
Russia
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McAdoo Blames German Interests for Bonds Below Par
Secretary McAdoo told Liberty loan committee delegates that forced sales by German interests depressed Liberty bond values. He warned against malevolent sellers, urged public education to deter harm, and said penalties could reach Kaiser backers if needed. He also noted taxes for six months depend on Congress.
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Brazilian War Commission Visits United States
Col. Alipio Gama leads the Brazilian war commission to confer with American officials on the best method to employ Brazil's armed forces in the war against the Teutons.
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Nation's 1917 farm crop value tops 21 billion dollars
Washington reports final 1917 farm production estimates from the Department of Agriculture showing total value of U. S. farm products unofficially about 21,000,000,000. Crops listed include corn, wheat, oats, rice, potatoes, hay, tobacco, sugar beets, beans, onions, apples, peaches, and more with state production figures.
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Department of Agriculture
British Minister Voices Peace Talk Amid War Danger
Churchill declares Britain faces danger as war aims must be kept intact and peace moves are rejected. Asquith says war worthwhile if it ends with lasting terms. Balfour states Germany sent a September peace offer via neutral channel and no reply was given.
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Division of U S Cavalry Forming at El Paso
Washington reports a regular cavalry division about 11 000 men being formed at El Paso Texas the first since Civil War days. Officials say it prepares for future contingencies abroad not connected to the Mexican border patrol. The plan follows the old army structure with no current use in Pershing forces.
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el Paso
Tex
Pershing
Cox Appeals to President for Coal Control in Ohio
Ohio Governor Cox urged President Wilson to grant authority for the Ohio fuel administration to commandeer coal in transit through Ohio for domestic use. He noted failure to hear from Dr. Harry A. Garfield and warned that without immediate relief Ohioans would lose confidence in the government. Cox urged Garfield to use discretion to take over coal where urgent needs exist.
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Harry A. Garfield
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Ohio
Wilson
Ohio Fuel Administration
Garfield
Michigan
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Mr. Garfield
Panama Declares War on Austria
Panama announced war on Austria and, with Canal Zone authorities, interned Austrians. The zone was cleared of Germans and Austrians under President Wilson’s order.
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Austria
Canal Zone
Wilson
Martial Law to Rule Jerusalem After Entry
The Times reports Jerusalem will be under British military occupation until peace. General Allenby will name a military governor and the British flag will fly while French and Italian flags adorn national property. An official entry occurred today and a thanksgiving is planned at St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Jerusalem
The
Times
Allenby
Holy City
St. Paul's Cathedral
House judiciary committee backs prohibition amendment vote
The House judiciary committee approved reporting favorably a joint resolution for a nationwide prohibition amendment by the constitution with a 15 to 5 vote. Majority Leader Kitchin won unanimous consent to start debate on the measure next Monday. The same committee also voted to report the Susan B. Anthony nationwide woman suffrage amendment without recommendation.
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House
Judiciary Committee
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