Open Gates of Trade and United Defense Urged by President
President urges rapid passage of a shipping bill to open world markets and calls for strengthened merchant marine, while stressing economy, rural credits, and a citizen reserve for national defense. He warns against a large standing army and advocates training, National Guard growth, and strong sea power as deterrence and peace policy.
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Lost Brindle Bull Terrier Becomes Stage Sensation
Two months after a brindle Boston bull terrier named Buster vanished from 711 North Hardesty Avenue he was picked up by the dog catcher and placed in the pound. Rob ert Owen reclaimed the dog for $6 at the Globe Theater where the animal starred in a basketball stunt. The incident drew a crowd including theater owner Louis Oppenstein who learned the dog matched the missing pet and led to a renewed spotlight on Buster.
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Brindle dog Buster returns home after vaudeville stint
The brindle dog named Buster caused a scene when opened, yelped loudly and clung to Mr. Owen and his daughter before Mr. Oppenstein confirmed ownership. Buster ends two months of wartime exile and street life as a notable vaudeville performer.
Ether chloroform mix eyed for war pain sleep aid
A wartime report describes a two part anesthetic of ethyl chloride, chloroform, and ether that vaporizes at body temperature. Soldiers would carry a small tube to induce sleep and numbness, though the source notes no purchases and cautions about safety. Election Day rests in legal status varies by state with Columbus Day broadly observed.
British Win in South Atlantic Victory Sinks Spee Fleet
British forces under Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee engaged Admiral Count von Spee off the Falkland Islands. The Scharnhorst Gneisenau and Leipzig were sunk, Dresden and Nuernberg escaped, while casualties were reported light for the British. Royal news follows on Kaiser Wilhelm’s illness and other war updates from Copenhagen and London.
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Emperor William Improves After Illness
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William's health has markedly improved in Berlin. Officials say his catarrh relaxes and temperature returned to normal, though danger earlier in the illness was severe.
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Paris Menace of Cholera Declared Over by Scientist
General von der Goltz warned Brussels of possible German troop return due to a cholera scare in the French army. Doctor Metchnikof of the Pasteur Institute counters that Paris and France have little to fear. He cites advanced season, strong medical defenses, and superb troop health as reasons for low mortality and stable overall health.
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Soon Leave the Hospital Petrocrad
Russian wounded are comparatively few given the large operations and recover quickly. Doctors cite three factors: excellent feeding since the war began, minimal forces used at the Melting line, and no alcohol consumption by soldiers. Hospitals report recuperative powers rivaling those seen in the Turkish Mostems.
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NO MORE FOOTBALL REPORTS CLOSES BRITISH COLUMN
The London Observer will not print reports or results of football matches until recruitment ends. It argues professional football distracts from patriotism and weakens national resolve, condemning leagues and clubs as antinational and harmful to wartime duties.
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Underwrite Forest Values to Fund Local Improvements
Secretary Houston proposes using unsettled national forests to fund local development. If authorized, a portion of timber sale proceeds would advance road and other improvements in unsettled counties, with returns offset against future timber revenues. The report also notes shifts toward diversified agriculture and rising dairy, fruit, and vegetable production.
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Sereno E Payne dies at 71 in New York apartment
Sereno E Payne of New York dies suddenly of heart failure in his Washington apartment. He was 71, lived alone, and his wife died three years ago. A longtime New York representative since 1889 except one term, he chaired the Ways and Means Committee and led as Republican floor leader in 1909 10, drafting the Payne Aldrich tariff bill. Born June 26 1843 in Hamilton New York, he was educated at Colgate and Ro chester.
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Joseph Smith Dies at Eighty Four in Independence
Independence Missouri December 12 Joseph Smith president of the reorganized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints died there Thursday after a long illness He was eighty four years old married three times and had 17 children His father founded the Mormon church.
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Navy Expert Warns United States Unprepared For Major War
Rear Admiral Fletcher told the naval committee that the U S Navy is not ready to meet the world’s strongest fleet. He urged eight to ten more submarines for coast defense and argued dreadnoughts and battleships remain the decisive weapons in future battles.
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Athletics Sell Edward Collins to White Sox
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack announced the sale of Athletics second baseman Edward Collins to the Chicago White Sox for cash. Reports from Lake Cormorant Mississippi note the deal dated December 10. The wire also mentions other distant items including a Mexican earthquake and a Yankee sale to Hudson and Ruppert.
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Rockhill Dies in Honolulu on Scion of Cold Voyage
William W. Rockhill, the noted American diplomat, died in Honolulu after being taken ill from a severe cold aboard the liner Chive Maru en route to Chiem. He had recently left San Francisco on November 28 in apparent good health and was bound for Peking to advise President Year Shi Kai. he was sixty years old.
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Snipers Fire at General Bliss Near Naco Arizona
General Bliss arrived on Thursday at Naco Arizona to assume command. While inspecting outposts he narrowly escaped bullets from a sniper, and bullets from an automobile on Main Street interrupted artillery from El Paso which was delayed and not expected until early morning.
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