Lloyd George to form ministry with strong Liberal support
Dec 7 1916 London report says David Lloyd George will form a cabinet with broad backing, including likely inclusion of Arthur Henderson and David Burnes. Expected ministers include Addisons and Churchill, with Labour to participate and a vote of credit to test strength.
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Lané
Davi Lieyd-George
Orome
George Nicoll Burnes
Mack Frise
Glasgow
Arthur Henderon
Board of Education
War Council
London
David Lloyd-George
Getttng
House of Commons
Mr. Asquith
J. Austen Chamberlain
Robert Cecil
Buckelhoy
Uberal
Liverpool
Lloyd-George
Labor
Lloyd-George Belives
Lord Derby
Lord Curzon
Frederick E. Smith
Edward Careon
Viscount Reading
Frederick Cawley
Rentwick
Lancashire
George Pollard
Ficcles
Christopher Addisons
Winston Spencer Churchill
House of Com- 190Tr
Tuesaday
Liberal Party
Asquith
Central News
Lieydegorge
Labor Party
Anti Suffrage Holding National Convention Opens
The first national gathering of women opposed to woman suffrage opened in Washington with addresses by Maj Gen Leon, Mrs Madel Boardman, and Mrs Arthur M. of New York. Cardinal Gibbons sent a specimen and former Senator Lilian Reed urged a paper on the constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oman
Tost
Leon
Mixa Madvel T. Boardman
Mender
American Red Cross Rental Committee
Arthur M
New York
Natonal Association
Cardinal Gibbons
Lilin Reot
Federal Council of Churches Growing in Influence
At the quadrennial convention in Louie Missouri Rev Dr Mason North, new council president, praised growth in the Federal Council of Churches. He noted a rise from a small following to an annual budget of 125000 dollars and a constituency of eighteen million members, signaling expanded influence.
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Louie
America
Mok Mason North
Federal Council
North
Ite
Kayif
Ogee
Warning of U Boat Danger Broadcast at Sea
A dispatch from New York reports a German submarine warning broadcast by wireless at 1 40 a m by a Huntted cruiser about 40 miles off Sandy Hook. The notice urges merchant steamers to beware U boats and hazards to navigation in the area.
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New York
Bandy Hook
Indian Association Fights Johnson Bill in South Dakota
The Indian Rights association based in Philadelphia opposes a bill by Senator F. S. Johnson of South Dakota. It would let adult members of tribes in South Dakota file to recall and remove a reservation agent or superintendent, with removal by the secretary of the interior. The association fears the measure could enable threats to influence or control Indian agents. originally broader, the bill was amended to apply only to reservations in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrrhington
D. C
Boe. S
Indian Richt ® Association
Philadelphia
Benator F. S. Johnson
South Dakota
Johnson
Senate Committee of Indian Affairs
Souch Dakota
Commodity clause reform urged by attorney general
Washington reports Attorney General Gregory calls for a full reform of the interstate commerce act to ban railroad transportation of produced articles and to empower suits against controlling corporations. He cites court losses and ongoing cases, urges anti monopoly moves, prisoner labor rules, and stricter neutrality and crime enforcement amid broader economic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Doe
Gregory
Congress
Supreme Court
Lacktawanna Coal Company
Argia
Mexico
Censors to Cut White Slavery Pictures
New York December 7 The national board of review will not pass motion pictures depicting commercialized white slavery or lurid white slave gives as public impressions of the trade. The ruling will not apply to strictly programmatic films produced for social betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whitte
National Board of Review
Transcontinental Telephone Demonstration At Evansville Conference
Evansville Indiana hosts a central stutan conference on tall and water transportation from December 1 to 4 and 16. A banquet on December 15 features talks by Secretary of State and other dignitaries including the Secretary of the Navy and city and state leaders from Denver San Francisco and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Dec. T
Deat Wilken
Banis Jo Hen Lindsey
Denver
Ayor
San Francisco
California
Before the War There Were Thiu00d A Employes In The French
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of workers or employees in a French context prior to a war. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR and missing names or dates. The piece hints at labor or staffing issues but lacks complete facts for a fuller summary.
German Alibi in Arabia Case Spurs Foreign Debate
The United States weighs Germany's claim that the Arabia was a troop transport and not a warship attacked by a submarine. Washington reviews whether the German pledge to the U S is violated and what later steps the State Department may take depending on final facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dee &Germany
State Department
Mediterranean
Marina
Readinesan
Germany
United States
Lansing
Arabia
Sussex
Berlin
Oemen
Ratte
Soring
Corigo
Island of
Menenes
Arshia
Niger
Port Said
Malta
Lenda
Aegean
Corigo- Malta
Aiearent
Serainety
Hieles Ny
Zimmerman
Cgottileb von Jagow
Democratic deficit dwindling amid fund receipts and loans
Treasury official Wilbur Maresh of the Democratic National Committee visits Washington for a White House dinner with Chairman McCormick. He notes daily receipts in the thousands and forecasts the deficit cleared soon. The DNC reports 1 408 148 in receipts and 1 684 480 in disbursements, plus liabilities of 97 000 and audit claims of 99 470. Loans total 92 000 with Peabody and Priest among lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workington
D. C
Wilbur Maresh
Democratic National Committee
White House
McCormick
Marsh
Wilson
Lincoln
Hodginville
House
Henory H. Priest
Bt. Loula
and &. Peabody
Chicago
Peabody
Railroads Back Appropriation Fight, Senator Claims
Senator Chamberlain charged railroads with starting much of the opposition to river and harbor improvement appropriations. He said adequate water shipping facilities would curb high prices and urged delegates not to be frightened by accusations of being thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamberlain
Uwrelna
Delegmien
Sresu
Gold Arrival From Canada Reaches 11.4 Million Today
New York December 7 additional gold from Canada totaling 11 400 000 was deposited at the mint office today bringing the three day intake from that source to slightly more than 16 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canada
Anly
Hin
Interstate Commerce Commission Recommends Rate Stabilization Plan
The ICC recommends sweeping changes to rate setting requiring proof of reasonableness for proposed shifts and proposes a statute fixing existing interstate rates as just and reasonable at a given date. The plan would let changes occur only by commission order and affect pending proceedings.
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Washington
Dec
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tte
Congress
Cartiers
Sius
Commission
Seek an Expansion of Employment Bureau
Secretary Wilson recommends creating a separate employment bureau within the Labor Department to handle public job services. The program has outgrown the immigration bureau and now spans the nation via post offices and other agencies, aided by about 60,000 post offices distributing forms for free mailing.
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Washington, DD
Public Employment Service
Bureau of Employment
Department of Labor
Wilson
Bureau of Immigration
Post Office
Guggenheim Copper Dividends Declared Across Properties
New York December 7. Dividend notices show Utah Copper 2.50 quarterly plus 1 extra, China Copper 1 and 1 extra, Ray Consolidated 0.76 quarterly plus 0.25 extra, Nevada Copper 0.50 quarterly plus 1 extra. Butte and Superior rates unchanged at 4.4.25 quarterly and 5 extra.
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New York
Guggenheim
Utah
China
Ray Consolidated
Nevada
Butte
Superior
Steamer Santa Barbara Reported In Distress Off Oregon Coast
The steamer Santa Barbara with 21 crew members, en route from South Bend to San Diego, was reported in distress near Nehalem, Oregon. Tug Wallula dispatched to assist as ring buoys and lumber washed ashore.
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Autoria
Santa Barbara
Nehalem
Wallula
South Bend
Ore
San Diego
Cal
Prize Steer Sold for 1960 Dollars at Livestock Show
California Favorite won the grand steer championship at the International Livestock Show in Chicago and was sold to a Detroit packing firm for 1900 dollars. The price set a record for beef, at 1.75 dollars per pound, with proceeds benefiting the University of California agricultural department. Stop watches for precise tuning were also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
International Livestock Exhibition
Detroit
University of California
Agricultural Department
Nationwide Prohibition Drive Plans Conference Efforts
Leaders of prohibition and temperance groups meet in Washington to coordinate a national ban on liquor and ads in malls and to push for a dry District of Columbia. Speakers include Carrie Chapman Catt and Harvey W Wiley with involvement from the Anti-Saloon League and Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
National Tervnee Council
Carrie Chapman Catt
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Harvey W. Wiley
Pure Food Champion
Anti-Saloon League of America
Or Party
Woman's Christian Emperance Union
Temperance Society of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
Committee of 60
Railroad Men 10 Seek Compromise on Dispute Law
Washington December reports indicate railroad brotherhoods aim to craft a compromise bill to avoid compulsory service for dispute investigation. Labor forces oppose the president’s recommendation and seek to pool support. William J. Bryan testified before a congressional commission on federal incorporation and limiting state railroad control, while Mr Logan warned against centralized regulatory power and Washington overreach. Bryan also voiced belief in inevitable federal supervision of securities and a regulatory framework to keep dividends at par and provide lean-year surpluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DD. C
White House
William J. Bryan
Joint Congressional Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Logan
Congress
Firyan
Carranza to Sign American Protocol Report
In Mexico City officials expect General Carranza to sign the Atlantic City protocol after settlement talks. Delegates Alborto J. Pani and others delay, with Carranza's reply to be sent to the United States and may not be public until joint conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Atlantic City
Launue
Mexico
United States
Carrange
Carranza
Alborto J. Pani
Queretaro
Danish ship sunk by submarines in broad sea attack
London report states the Danish liner Newex of 3019 tons gross and the Spanish steamer Julia Benito were sunk by submarines. Crew members from both vessels were rescued and landed.
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London
Tee Lioyda
Leniner Newex
Julia Benito
Secretary Baker Urges Civilian Military Prep Programs
In his annual report Secretary Baker argues for replacing presidential and congressional cadet selection with government run preparatory schools. Graduates showing aptitude could advance to West Point or Annapolis, expanding the pool of prepared youths and tying military readiness to a broad industrial education.
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Washington
Baker
Congress
West Point
Annapolis
Plaker
United States
Farge
Military Academy
Naval Academy
Ths
Pedestrian Defiance Cited at Safety Fleet Convention
Baltimore leaders urged pedestrians to stay on sidewalks and use designated crossings to reduce accidents. H M Howe of the American Automobile Association argued traffic injuries come from pedestrian movement and called for strict crossing rules.
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Baltimore
H. M. Howe
American Automobile Association
Safety Fleet Federation of America
Rowe
Portable power plant gains early traction in crude air fuel mix
A fragment notes a portable power plant era with hints of crude air as fuel entering common use. The text references evolving tech and broader adoption, suggesting future energy shifts and industrial interest.
Romanian Forces Flee Eastward As Bucharest Falls
Romanian troops evacuated Bucharest as German forces advanced toward Moldova. The fall and the loss tally reach about 100000 Romanians since the war began, with Ploesti’s railway hub and oil district now in German hands. Fronts pull back toward Moldavia under pressure, signaling a strategic retreat.
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Bucharest Falls
Bucharest
Moet Entente Qimivers
Bacharess
Entente
von Mackensen
Ploecht
Prahova Valley
Olf
Wallachia
Moldavia
Rumaniunea
Petitions Filed for 50 000 Farm Loans
Washington official announce more than 60 000 farmers have applied for mortgage loans totaling about 150 million dollars with immediate funds possible upon farm loan bank organization. Applications pour in from the south and west as banks prepare bonds to cover almost all capital stock at interest not to exceed five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Farm Loan Board
IZ Farm Loan
Iowa Olom
Gmnay Dot
Lone Robber Grabs $20,000 In Downtown Hold Up
A lone robber seized about $20,000 in gold and currency from an express wagon guard in a downtown bundling incident and escaped. The assailant was described as wearing a vest and a power in the face during the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Angelon
Cal
Dee Tahonesobbe
Ue Oapienss Wien
Arguments Over Beer End in Head Injury Near Webster City
In Dow 7 in a fight at Wilke a small station east of Webster City August Marieoll was struck over the head with a loaf and seriously injured Brice Thurmond fled and is at large The fight began when Hartcatt accused Thurmond of stealing beer from his home in Missouri The injured man Parceett lived at Alba.
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Webster City
Dow
Wilke
Missouri
Parceett
Alba
Defeated Rumanians Pressed Back in Fresh Front Fight
The war office reports heavy losses for Romanian forces with more than 6,000 Ronanians explained captured and a retreat toward key fronts. Herlin and Sayville are noted in wire updates as operations continue in the Krangtadt to Mhowomb corridor.
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Herlin
Sayville
Alvan
War Office
Casapine
Krangtadt
Mhowomb
Youtorday
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Indian Association
Johnson Bill
Attormet General Save
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Kodak
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National Register Company
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Southern Pacific Railroand
U. S
Railroads
Europe
Coast OF
Oregon
Packer
Leaders of Movement
Capital
Bryen
Investigation Board
Jay
Pleediti
Ploechti
Prahova
Carpathians
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