Temperatures Edge Toward Moderation in East
Below zero readings dominated New York state and New England with 22 below at Northfield Vermont and 20 below at Anton New York. The Weather Bureau forecast moderating temperatures in the Middle Atlantic and New England tonight and tomorrow with snow flurries. West shows continuing cold with milder conditions in the Gulf and eastern Rockies.
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Middle Atlantic
West Plateau
West Gulf States
Rocky Mountains
Strikes Clauses in Railroad Bill Again Up for Vote
The Senate planned to revisit anti strike provisions in the railroad bill but a noon vote failed to be agreed. Senator McCormick proposed a Canadian style plan to bar strikes or lockouts until arbitration decisions within ninety days. An amendment by Senator Jones tackled discrimination by foreign owned railroads and ship lines. The Senate also approved a $500 million revolving fund to loan for railroad rehabilitation on return to private ownership.
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Illinois
Arbitration Board
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United States
Jones
Canada
Pacific Coast
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Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Mind of President Is Still Open on Return of Railroads
Washington officials report President Wilson’s stance on returning railroads to private control remains open. Labor and farmer representatives urge a two year government takeover, seeking a fair peace time test of government operation.
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State Enters Suits in the Bank Cases
Two suits opened in Philadelphia by Lt. Col. Fred Taylor Pusey for the state Banking Commissioner against Charles A. Ambler and about seventy North Penn Bank stockholders seek to recover funds for the wrecked bank. Ambler faces a $160000 claim and is under arrest. the stockholders may face 100 percent par value assessments of $100 per share.
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Philadelphia news fuels calm on city council power shift
Capitol Hill observers note Philadelphia papers claim Ware element will not contest City Council control, signaling political peace. Rumors say GOP nominations for state offices and state chairmanship may also stay orderly. Other items include York alderman appointment and Moore aides discussions. Oak Troop 4 Girl Scouts to meet at Steven's Memorial Methodist Church. Public health notes suggest LAK TIVE BROMO MNINE tablets for colds and flu prevention.
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Fire at Picatinny arsenal causes million-dollar loss
Dover New Jersey December 18 official investigation into causes of a spectacular blaze at part of the Picatinny arsenal after last night’s explosion in the research laboratory. Four buildings destroyed with losses up to one million dollars. five injured, one critical, no deaths thus far. Private Oliver McCormick died at Dover General Hospital. Paul Green Ralph Luce and E B Butler in critical condition. Shells burst during the fire as Marines and guards fought the blaze, seen from forty miles away.
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Picatinny Arsenal
Army
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Rockaway
Lake Denmark
Oliver McCormick
Akron
Ohio
Dover General Hospital
Paul Green
Boston
Ralph Lucey
E. B. Butler
Marine
Arsenal
Senate Coal Committee to Hear Palmer Explaining Strike Accord
The Senate committee investigating the coal situation will hear Attorney General Palmer about the basis of the agreement that ended the bituminous miners strike and led to Garfield's resignation. Palmer canceled engagements in Little Rock and Oklahoma City to testify in Chicago.
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Chicago
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Oklahoma City
Grangepark Refloated After Grounding Off Point Lookout
The British freight steamer Grangepark, which grounded Saturday in heavy fog near Point Lookout, was refloated today. She arrived in ballast from the Azores to load general cargo for the West Coast of South America.
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New York
Grangepark
Point Lookout
Azores
South America
Tipple Burns at Crescent Plant in Pittsburgh Coal Co Area
A fire at the Crescent plant’s double lift tipple in the Pittsburgh Coal Company district burned on December 18. No injuries reported, investigators assess the blaze’s cause and damage to equipment and facilities.
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