President argues nation not neglecting defense in address
In a joint session President Wilson rejects claims the U.S. is unprepared for war and outlines defense plans. He says the country will be adequately prepared, learn from past experiences, and depend on citizenry rather than compulsory peacetime service. The address covers business regulation, Philippines independence, safer seas, and an economy-driven program.
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Wilson
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United States
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Philippines
Alaskan
Harmony Plan Sparks Democratic Party Reorganization
Dissatisfaction with party management sparks talk of a harmony program led by Washington backed figures. A new leadership slate would sideline figures such as A Mitchell Palmer and James Blakslee as reformers seek to purge旧 bosses and realign power within the Keystone Democracy.
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Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Vance C. McCormick
James I. Blakslee
Roland 8. Morris
Joseph F. Guffey
Weather Summary Harrisburg Area and Atlantic Storm
Generally cloudy in Harrisburg and eastern Pennsylvania with little temperature change. Reports show a 3.6 foot river stage for Harrisburg Wednesday morning and a stationary level on other streams. The Atlantic coast storm off New York travels northeast bringing rain and snow to the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions with winds up to 24 mph in New York City.
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New York
South Atlantic
Champ Clark to Ignore Detroit Lecture Story
Washington Parliament News reports Speaker Champ Clark will not discuss the Detroit press story about his condition or being forced from the lecture platform by the hall manager who turned out the lights. His secretary Wallace Bassford said Clark may issue a general statement on his West trip later.
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Washington, D. C
Clark
West
Detroit
Oregon moves to end primary election law
Oregon lawmakers plan a bill to abolish the direct primary and consolidate into a single election. Supporters cite economy with estimated savings, while opponents warn of impacts. under the plan the candidate with the most votes in the primaries would be deemed elected, eliminating separate general contests.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Stough's Stay in Atlantic City Faces Vague Sentiment
Atlantic City residents debate whether evangelist Stough should remain in the city, with officials unsure of executive committee views as the week nears its end. Nearby, Hill residents press for five cent fares, all night service, and extended car routes on Allison Hill as a civic group forms to press Harrisburg Railways.
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Poultry Show Opens With Nearly 1000 Entries in Chestnut Street Hall
The Central Pennsylvania Poultry Association launches its second annual show in Chestnut Street Hall with nearly a thousand exhibits. Ten states send birds including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, New York and Connecticut. The event runs daily 10 am to 10 pm this week, with delays in some entries pushing full activity to this evening. The display also features poultry-raising machinery and incubators. C E Smith, secretary, oversees arrangements with assistants.
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Ohio
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Missouri
New York
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Sigler Co Prepares to Move Into Mill
Sigler Piano Player Co plans to occupy a new factory at Highteenth and Carlisle streets as president C M Sigler returns from a Middle States tour praising agency placements. He notes strong dealer enthusiasm for the Sigler adaptable action that fits any piano. The firm’s growth since last June’s first two actions is described as phenomenal.
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Labor Leaders Meet at Capitol For Biennial Conference
About 100 labor chapter representatives convened at the Capitol to map the next session's program. Major topics include workmen's compensation and labor law changes with miners pushing an extended agenda. James H. Maurer opened as federation president. Dr John Price Jackson urged a fair compensation law and medical exams for minors 14 to 16 seeking work. He also proposed banning night work for under16s after 9 PM. Paul H. Furman of the Child Labor Association offered additional legislative ideas.
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Federation
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Labor and Industry
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The
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Allies Start Offensive On West Front In France
Berlin reports say Allied forces have begun an offensive in France with divisions including torpedo boats and destroyers. though some sources say attacks are few and held in check. Private dispatches note fierce fighting along the Yser canal and Berlin eyes possible Warsaw investment after Lodz. Reports also claim Austrians in the Balkans face Serb resistance and retreat with casualties. Tokio budget details show expenditures at 556 million yen with revenue down 40.5 million dollars and wartime cuts ahead.
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Germans Take 100000 Prisoners At Lodz Loss
Central News dispatch from Amsterdam reports Berlin claims the Germans captured Lodz in Russian Poland and took upwards of 100000 prisoners. Berlin celebrated the victory with flags as authorities cautioned there was no official tally of prisoners or guns yet.
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Germany
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Lodz
Associated Press
London
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Russian
Poland
Germany Denies Allied Claims in Europe and Berlin
An officer of the general staff denies reports that the French near Ypres captured a German corps of aviators and also refutes London's claim that Allied aviators bombed the Krupp works at Essen. The denial continues in broadcasts from Berlin and Sayville with dispatches dated December 7 and 8.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sayville
Ypres
Belgium
London
Krupp
Essen
German French Reports Conflict in Belgium Yser Ypres region
In Belgium along the Yser canal and near Ypres German forces grow more active as fighting resumes. The report notes intensified German action in the eastern theater amid retreating forces and ongoing military operations.
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Yser Canal
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