Noted volcanic expert Alvord Perret hailed as world authority
The piece profiles American volcanologist Alvord Perret, a native of Fortford Connecticut, praised for his extensive study of volcanoes and his role after the 1908 Messina disaster. It mentions his honors, travels, and association with observatories and Italian royal recognition, along with scattered notes on geological curiosities and historical trivia.
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Treasurer Loser On Department Fees Ruling
Governor Morehead wins a Supreme Court decision holding State Treasurer Hall liable for withholding fire department fees. The court says the fire commissioner’s office has a continuing appropriation and no biennial grant is needed, a ruling that also affects the pure food commissioner and his department fees.
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Supreme Court
Britons Show Ambition for War, Not Peace Talks
London reports dwindling peace advocates as wartime fortunes sour. Trevelyan sparks debate by urging negotiated end, but colleagues and public reject terms, expecting victory through munitions and men. Dardanelles and Loos struggles cited as chastening setbacks.
France to Buy State Merchant Fleet of 50 Vessels
Paris reports that the French government approved a measure to purchase a state merchant fleet of 50 ships. The fleet will include tank steamers for petroleum and refrigerated vessels to ship frozen beef, aimed at provisioning the country.
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Joffre Named Commander in Chief of French Armies
Paris December 3 General Joffre was appointed commander in chief of all French armies excluding North Africa and dependent colonies. President Poincare signed the decree yesterday on the recommendation of War Minister Gallien.
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Joffre
North Africa
Moroccco
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Gallien
Fire destroys Winnebago Chieftain plant in Nebraska
The Winnebago Chieftain plant in Winnebago Nebraska was destroyed by fire. The publisher announced plans to purchase new material and resume weekly operations as soon as possible. The note mentions seeking additional American markets for cigars bee products and similar goods.
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Cuba
Aeek
Guar
Tohweep You Cigars
Bee Products
Bidea
Priest Held Insane After Assault on Bishop Meffron
In Winona Minnesota on December 3 Judge Granger in district court sentenced Rev Father Lescher to the hospital for the insane in St. Petersburg after he was found insane and to have homicidal tendencies following an August 27 assault on Bishop Meffron of the Winona diocese.
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WwW H Waters Dies Wealthy Bank Founder In City
W W Waters died last night at an advanced age. He was among the wealthiest men between Uron and Pierre and founded a local bank. He had long been a prominent figure in the community and its financial life.
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Ford appeals to dead pope for peace effort
Henry Ford sends a long cable to the pope outlining a plan to end the war by Christmas. Delegates from a peace gathering aboard the peace ship Oscar II would form an international peace congress in a neutral capital to propose settlements.
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Shaw insists war must continue to defeat German dream
London December 4 George Bernard Shaw told a suffrage meeting that Britain will not accept peace yet arguing peace would crown German prestige. He said even if the German emperor retreated to arbitration Britain would drive to Berlin to prove the Allies can defeat them. He warned the war is a struggle to awaken German people from a romantic dream and there is no general desire for peace.
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American buyers to get Canadian wheat
In New York on December 1 observers debated the Canadian government concession allowing commandeered wheat to be delivered to United States buyers who had contracts before the seizure order. Henry Stemper of the Grain Growers Export Co. estimated about 6,000,000 bushels would be released to Canadian contractors for American contracts, with no grain to other neutral nations.
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United States
Henry Stemper
Grain Growers’ Export Company
Petty Forger, Night Burglar Sentences Set
Mason City Indiana December 3 James Smith jailed ten years at Anamosa for forging a five dollar check. William Rowray received five years for stealing sixty dollars in a night burglary.
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James Smith
Anamosa
William Rowray
Portugal Cabinet Declares Neutral Policy
The new Portuguese cabinet presented to parliament on December 4 pledged to abstain from party politics and adhere to a strictly neutral policy, expressing sympathy for the alien.
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Allien
Says & Havas
Lisbon
Loulaville & Nashville Railroad Reports Higher Earnings
New York December 1 Loulaville and Nashville railroad statement shows operating revenue up 183 with a net gain and a reduction of expenses by 189 134 dollars.
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New York
Loulaville & Nashville Railroad
Senate Cloture Battle Delays Congress Actions
Washington December 4 A Senate cloture clash threatens delaying organization and a joint session to hear President Wilson address unless democrats reach a cloture agreement by Monday. The debate centers on limiting speaking time to curb filibusters and push a revised amendment.
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Senate
Congress
Wilson
Johnson
Pomerene
Ed Johnson
Clarke
Arkanisis
Britain to seize steamer prompts U.S. protest
Washington reports vigorous representations will be made to Great Britain against the requisitioning of the American steamer Hocking without court proceedings. General Young confirms the ship has been held at Halifax after seizure by a warship while sailing from New York to Norfolk.
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United States
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Young
Halifax
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New
Norfolk
Four Hamburg American officials found guilty in U S war-supply case
New York December 4 The federal district court resumes after a verdict convicting Dr Karl Buenz and three Hamburg Amerikan line officers of conspiracy to deceive and defraud the United States in shipments aiding German warships. Postponed motions and possible appeals follow as bail is kept at 5000 each and one British prisoner remains detained in Canada.
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Rescue Mission Sent to Steamer Minnesota
San Francisco dispatch says the steamer Irequois and tug Dauntless were ordered to aid the Hill ner Minnesota, 760 miles south at midnight, after wireless reports of disablity and crew trouble. Minnesota sailed from Seattle November 14 with 16,000 tons of food for London amid tensions and strained operations.
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Irequois
Dauntlons
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London
Freigniors
German Embassy Told After Cabinet Discusses Conspiracy Case
After a Cabinet discussion the Secretary of State acts on a matter involving a conspiracy linked to the German Embassy. The action follows prior suits and official briefing by the cabinet.
Penfield press seeks Austrian reply over sinking of Ancona
Vienna via London December 4 The American ambassador Frederick C Penfield repeated his demand that Austria respond to the American note about the sinking of the Ancona by an Austrian submarine in the Mediterranean. Several Americans died in the incident.
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Bulgaria Plans Annexation of Conquered Territories
Berlin dispatch reports Bulgarian Premier Radisiavoff says Bulgaria aims to annex all regions with Bulgarian populations. He asserts Austria Hungary will curb Serbian attacks and notes Serbia's fate tied to the royal dynasty. He adds no change in Greek relations and Greek aspirations will not be ignored.
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Austro-Hungary
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M. Radisiavoff
Leo Lederer
Berliner Tageblatt
Associated Press
Farmers to Form Marketing Plans
Chicago December conference delegates from 45 states adopt resolutions creating a central committee to organize farmers into a nationwide cooperative. The plan covers poultry garden truck grain and livestock in 48 states and aims to boost efficiency, rural credits, and fair land tenure while resisting land speculation. The statement urges Congress to fund a five member commission to study land settlement and a national standards system for farm product quality.
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Farmers of America
National Conference On
Frank L. McVey
University of North Dakota
Congress
Department Ofriculture
Tho
America
Rumors Turn to Action on German Naval Attache Case
Washington reports say the State Department asked Captain Von Boyed and Count von Bernstorff to sever ties with the German embassy over alleged objectionable acts. The move follows cabinet hints and diplomatic caution aimed at maintaining U S German relations while examining Boyed’s alleged involvement in passport misuse and ship provisioning schemes.
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German naval attache silent on U S government action
New York Dec 2 Captain Boyer German naval attache declined comment on press reports from Washington that Secretary of State Lansing told the German ambassador he was persona non grata to the United States over his ties to the Hamburg American line conspiracy.
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Boyer
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Snow and Cyclones Hamper Grand Duke Venture
Snow and severe weather disrupt plans in the Caucasus region affecting the Grand Duke, with reports of travel delays and operational difficulties for regional authorities and allied forces. No injuries reported.
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