Quiet White House Wedding Ties Wilson to Mrs Bolling
Washington notes record a restrained ceremony at 1308 Twer Gath street as President Wilson wed Edith Bolling Galt in the presence of close relatives. Attendants included Mrs Bolling, Mrs. Wilson, and Cabinet member William G. McAdoo. The couple departed for a Southbound honeymoon en route to the Pan American event in January.
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Shrine Fire Threat Suppressed Amid Commune Turmoil
A fragmentary report describes an assault on Notre Dame cathedral during a period of political upheaval with arson attempts and armed groups. It notes the attackers drenched the choir with oil, sought to destroy the church, but the national guard arrived to avert the blaze amid the chaotic scene.
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End of Belt Line Strike Reaches Settlement by Mediation
Chicago December 18 A Belt Line Halfway company strike that halted freight shipments ends after mediation by United States official G W W Hanger. The workers abandon hourly service demands and accept the company's limited service plan, returning to work immediately.
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Storm Causes Heavy Loss Across New York Area
A severe storm unloads widespread damage and travel disruption across New York and eastern states. Railroads were nearly immobilized with wires down and block systems failed, six inches of snow in New York City and two to three feet in Connecticut threaten a milk shortage amid frantic efforts to move milk trains.
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New Postmasters Named
Washington December 18 President nominates postmasters for Michigan listing John O Meara Escanaba May N Prill Centralia Thoman J Hopkins Venona C H Johnson Bowen James H Spiker Bushnell John F Bushmeyer Colchester George H Hart Nauvoo Bruce Schroyer New Windsor Robert Sherrard Oak Park Louis W Richter Melrose Park Indiana John C Ring Frankton Edward S Migar Winchester William Johnston Crawfordsville Joseph T Stahl Kendallville William T Newton Rosedale Ralph W McConnell Oxford Charles V Hirt Batesville Frank W Boren Owensville
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John C. Ring
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Chicago Wins G. O. P. Meet
Chicago selected as the site for the 1916 Republican national convention to be held June 7. Vote tally: Chicago 30 and other cities San Francisco 1 St. Louis 7 Philadelphia 2.
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Ford Urges Immediate Truce to End War
Henry Ford wires peace proposal to European rulers from the Oscar I urging an immediate truce for peace negotiations. He asks belligerents to seek an honorable peace based on mutual ideals, stop bloodshed, and prevent further world civilization ruin. The note notes neutral nations’ desire to aid in mediation.
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Haig Succeeds French as British Commander in France
London reports Lieut. Gen. Sir Douglas Haig will replace Field Marshal Sir John French in command of British armies in France and Flanders. Haig, 44, is younger yet seasoned, with prior service in Sudan and the South African War, and led the First Army corps at the war’s start. The transition signals a more vigorous campaign in the West alongside Allied offensives in Russia, the Balkans, and Italy.
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Willard Fulton Title Bout Scheduled For New Orleans
Heavyweight champion Jess Willard and Fred Fulton have been matched for a 20 round title fight in New Orleans on March 4. Articles of agreement were signed at the Morrison hotel with Tom Jones for Willard and Mike Collins for Fulton representing promoters Tommy Burns and Dominick Tortorsch.
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Truce in Baseball War Signals League Peace
Chicago declares a truce after the American league accepts proposals from the National and Federal leagues. A peace treaty will be drafted in days, dissolving the Gilmore circuit through mergers with National league teams. Cubs and Cardinals likely reassigned.
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Vote to Extend War Tax Passed by House
Washington December 17 the house approved 205 to 189 a one year extension of the emergency war tax law. The six hour session opened the general revenue and tariff battle with Majority Leader Kitchin urging extension to avert a treasury deficit of 81 million dollars. Republicans led by Pordney of Michigan attacked the tariff law.
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Contraband on Ford ship
London reports the Scandinavian- American liner Oscar II with Henry Ford and his peace party aboard is at Kirkwall and will sail soon. Parts of its cargo may be taken to a British prize court as contraband, while the ship proceeds under bond to avoid delaying Mr Ford’s dove mission. Labor agent is killed amid turbulent Chicago labor scene.
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Austria 10 Get U9 Ultimatum from Vienna note
Washington officials report Austria’s note on the Ancona incident to be evasive and nonresponsive to U S demands. The United States will insist on adhesion to submarine warfare principles and reject new evidence until Austria agrees. The note’s official text was received at the State Department and is about 1000 words. a public release date was not set.
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Lorimer Conspiracy Trial Assigned to Judge Smith
The Lorimer conspiracy case involving former senator Wi fam Lorimer and co defendants was assigned for trial to Circuit Judge Frederick A. Smith by Chief Justice Burke. If no delays occur, the case may open shortly after January 1. Attorney John H S Lee moved for a separate trial for Huttig.
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Allied cruiser withdraws after Turkish shelling at Gallipoli
An allied cruiser bombarding Turkish positions on the Gallipoli peninsula was struck by Turkish shells and forced to withdraw, per the Ottoman war office. A allied aeroplane was shot down by Turkish high angle guns. Rector Richmond suspended by ecclesiastical court in Philadelphia after verdict on charges related to conduct and ordination vows.
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Postscripts from the Era of Early Tech and Science
A collection of brief notes on innovations and facts: the first American linotype in Tripoli by an Italian editor, human heart weights, rapid wireless transmission from Washington to San Francisco, Spain funding aviation instruction, ductile fabric sil ducts for underground work, French use of violet light to test rubies, and an English patent for deck mounted internal combustion engines to power sailing craft.
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Underwood tariff flaws prompt calls for revision plan
The piece argues the Underwood tariff failed to provide expected revenue, urging revision. It cites McAdoo figures showing a $165 million revenue gap after defense expenditures, notes war revenue measures and sugar duties, and critiques administration tactics. It mentions Philadelphia politics and Republican gains as context.
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Taft and 1916 politics and a joke exchange
The piece cites Taft declaring he favors peace preparedness a new tariff and Republican success, while noting his private platform will align with the GOP and hinting at future influence in 1916. It mentions George W Perkins predicting a Progressive national ticket and critiques from Mann. It ends with brief jokes about a doctor’s claimed disease and a marital quip.
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