Inventor Tesla Says He Can Light Ocean With New Principle
New York Pec Nikola Tesla, celebrated inventor, at the Waldorf, declared he has discovered a new electrical principle that could end war and turn night into day. He spoke of transforming energy, lighting oceans, and transmitting images globally, with plants of tens of thousands of horsepower. He warned of enormous destructive potential and future battles fought with electrical waves.
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New York
Pec. M
Nikola Teta
Sid Tesla
Ocean Ia
Avoree
London
England
Ehneral
Steady Growth in Navy Program Outlined in Hearing
Secretary Daniels told the House naval affairs committee that the United States should steadily strengthen its navy, not rival Europe, with two dreadnoughts, six destroyers, eight submarines, a gunboat and other coastal defenses. He urged gradual expansion and a naval reserve of 25,000 trained sailors for instant service, while opposing universal disarmament and stressing continued construction.
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Washington
Dec
Daniela
House Naval Affairs Committee
Europe
Fletcher
Atlantic
England
United States
Daniele
Congress
Dantela
Aix
He Aald
Ex-Ambassador Herrick Arrives in Cleveland for Reception
Former ambassador Myron T Herrick arrived in Cleveland with his companion Mr Herrick and planned a public reception to honor him this afternoon The event will feature a welcome by Mayor Baker and a reception ball officials said Herrick would discuss no politics noting his Paris duties cost him and that he would earn some money by work he undertook in Paris.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Myron T Herrick
France
Herrick
Paris
Baker
Mr. Herrick
Passengers End Night Adrift Near Rocks
A passenger vessel near Arguello rocks endured a wild night as a gale drove it off course. Jeannie Clase was carried toward dangerous shores while the liner Harvard stood by amid rising tides and mangled boilers.
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Sao Luis Oblapo
Vasty
Jeannie Clase
Arguello
Abe Bor
Wilornie
Ants
Hiarvard
Official Vote on Suffrage in Montana Election
In Helens Montana on December 11 officials report the suffrage vote carried by a majority in the November election. The tally shows support across counties with specifics on medical provision and community reach noted in the official release.
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Helens Mont
Montana
TMM
Ofiviel
Vule Por
Sibel
Saint
Little Change in Kaiser's Illness
London reports say Emperor William remains bedbound with fever not eased. While some dispatches hint at pneumonia or serious illness, others describe fever, chills, or influenza and note the emperor’s return to Berlin.
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London
William
Kaliser
Francis Joseph
Berlin
Social centers urged to lift farm life in Missouri
Dr A Ross Hill president of the University of Missouri told the Interstate Agricultural and Industrial congress that improving the social side of farm life is essential. He proposed social centers and using schoolhouses for activities. The congress discussed better permitting methods and linking farmers with businessmen to solve current problems.
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Congress
Will Wilson Sign Immigration Bill Amid Debate
Washington December reports indicate President Wilson faces strong pressure from the American Federation of Labor and other quarters to sign the immigration bill including the literary test. Officials say the president questions the literacy test as a measure of character but has not ruled out signing the bill.
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Washington, D
Dec
Wilson
Congress
Capitol
American Federation of Labor
White House
Britain to Send Diplomat to Pope in Rome
Rome reports that Britain will appoint an envoy from Moglaod to the Holy See. Sir Henry Howard, secretary of state for foreign affairs, asked the Vatican about the proposed envoy. Cardinal Gasparth replied that Sir Henry would be welcomed as the thirty-third relative, marking a formal step in Britain Vatican relations.
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Rome
Lee li
Reat
Policewomen Ordered Uniforms and Restrictions Move
A local directive requires policewomen to wear uniforms and discard jewelry and silk garments while on duty. The measure targets professional appearance, with enforcement likely through court actions and penalties for violations.
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Atheles
Etrol
Lowtes
Alta M
Poland Converted Into An Inferno Losses Enormous
A French dispatch from London reports massive Polish battles and heavy casualties as Allied forces prepare for a broad offensive. The outline stresses mounting losses and a looming major movement in European theaters.
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Poland
Senator Kenyon Proposes 26 Day Christmas Truce in Senate
Washington December 11 Senator Kenyon introduces a resolution asking the wartime allies to declare a 26 day truce over the Christmas season. He cites wide church discussion across denominations and notes the pope favors such a pause to renew spirit of peace and goodwill.
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Washington
Kenyon
Senate
Congress of the United
Allies reportedly reoccupy Dixmude amid war reports
London dispatches relay unconfirmed reports from Amsterdam that the town of Dixmude has been reoccupied by Allied forces. The piece also notes German advances near Warsaw and Cracow, with Russians claiming repulsals and Berlin countering with notes of German gains elsewhere.
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London
Amsterdam
Morning Post
Dixmude
Lodx
Vistula
East Prussia
Berlin
Cracow
Prominent Sioux Falls Lawyer Found Dead in Garage
Peter J. Rogde a longtime major attorney in Sioux Falls was found dead in a garage. An apparent heart failure is cited as the cause with an ongoing investigation. Rogde was a Luther College graduate and former state senator associated with deep local political and legal circles.
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Sioux Falls
Bious Palin & Bb
Dee
Peter J. Rogde
Big City
Hodge
Tae Luther
Cork
Webber
Goveral Ve
Band and Parade At Arresting Bee in Monroe
A sheriff visiting Monroe is welcomed by a band marching through the streets. He plans arrests of nine young town leaders accused of breaking into a farmer’s home and defacing furniture while guests were present. The court dismisses the complaints, and the band plays There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight as the youths depart.
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Salem, & DB
Turiper County
Monroe
Paraclete Feudad
Colorado Miners Call Off Strike
Denver, Colo December 10. Strike breakers now working in Colorado coal mines may join the United Mine Workers after the strike was called off. District 15 convention voted to end the strike effective December 10 and to continue tent colonies loaned by the union. Benefits will continue for those seeking work. wage adjustments aim to equalize pay with larger companies.
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Denver
Colo. Dev
Colorado
United Mine Workers of America
John KR. Lawson
Tdr
Lawson
United Mine Workers
Lawnen
Union
International Curcative Committee
International Board
Wilken
Troops Likely to Stay as Governors Deliberate
Secretary Garrrison wrote President Wilson seeking orders on federal forces in Colorado. White House said no withdrawal today while awaiting Governor Ammons’ readiness to resume state control. The president hopes coal operators will accept future labor disputes settled by the new commission to be organized here next week.
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Washington
Garmn
Wilson
White House
Ammons
Cholera Appears in German Empire Reports Reach Hamburg
Dispatches from Rotterdam relay German cholera outbreaks as of mid November. The Berlin board notes new cases in ports and cities with hundreds of deaths reported in the first week, while Hungary also records several hundred cases and fatalities.
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German Empire
Austria
Galicia
Hungary
Dew
Rotterdam
Ceeen
Berlin
Germany
Gabisie
Yellow Pine Men to Abandon Association
The National Yellow Pine Lumber Manufacturers Association based in St Louis will abandon its organization following a Supreme Court ruling from Missouri that found the group liable for inciting price pills. The decision cited in the court document led to the association dissolving amid controversy.
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Yellow Pine Men
Association
New York Central Board Declines Dividend Plans
The New York Central Board of Directors advised no dividend on the draft road for the current period. President A Smith stated that the decision stands and no deviation will occur as of May.
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New York
Nog Central
Bhu
Rai
Uty Pala
Io Anhoug Ceme
May A Smith
German Field Marshal to Take Charge of Turks
Fragmentary report states a German field marshal is to assume command of Turkish forces as operations shift in the Belgium theater. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing context.
Russians Report Battle in Galicia and Lodz Front
London reports Russian war office saying Germans were routed near Krakow in Galicia with heavy losses. Berlin notes Russians at times on German soil. Lodz withdrawal described as strategic. Allied momentum in France grows with advances near Arras Meuse Argonne and Alsace.
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Petrograd
London
Sowicz
Poland
Lowicz
Warsaw
Lod
Russian War Office
Cracow
Galicia
Germany
Russia
Lods
Plotrkow
Lodz
East Praxsl
Berlin
Lodzia
Russian Poland
Kallax
Loois
Prague
French War Office
France
Furiounly
Arras
Alene
Meuse
Argonne
Voges
Death of Gen Beyers Reported in London
Johannesburg reports General Christian Frederick Beyers, a leader of the Union of South Africa rebellion, shot and believed dead. Beyers, once commandant general of the defense forces, resigned last September over British policy toward the Germans in Africa, and he and General De Wet led an uprising that saw several defeats before De Wet's capture after a long pursuit by union forces.
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France
French War Office
Berlin
Armonde
Wea
Plsndien
Deiment
Olse
Urnes
Uae
South Africa
Beyers
Tigris
Bagdad
England
Johannesburg
London
Christian Frederick Beyers
Union of South Africa
Heyers
Africa
Christian DeWet
DeWet
Union
Britains Clean Wireless Station Removal Reportedly Succeeds
The operation in Bolivar department Colombia reportedly eliminates a wireless station at Carlagnan near a land bridge. The move was connected to wartime tensions with German forces and aims to disrupt enemy communications in the region.
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Vetla
Colombia
Landen
Abelera
Carlagnan
Wien
Apor
Department of
Bolivar
Moly Pelos
Evra
New Quarantine Method Proposed in Iowa Officials Debate
Washington reports that major Kenyor discussed with department officials a proposed quarantine restriction plan for the state. The note indicates a focus on tightening travel and public health measures amid ongoing concerns.
German Fleet Sinks Three Warships Near Falklands
An official bulletin reports the German Pacific squadron led by Admiral Count von Spee was engaged by a British force under Vice Admiral Sir Frederick Sturdee. The Scharnhorst Gneisenau and Leipzig were sunk, Dresden and Nurnberg escaped. Two colliers were captured and British casualties were light.
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London
Scharnhorst
Gromenau
Leipzig
Pacific
Cineisenau
Nurnberg
Dresden
Falkland Islands
Sir Frederick Sturdee
Count von Spee
Gneisenau
Renpreeme
Scharnhoret
Gneiesenau
Leipsig
Warnberg
Dressen
Christopher Craddock
Chile
Monmouth
Good Hope
Nation saved from panic says McAdoo report
Secretary McAdoo reports that prompt treasury action and banking cooperation averted a possible panic and restored confidence. He notes $100,000,000 gold and $136,000,000 cotton loan funds, emergency currency steps, and maintained specie payments despite European drains. He criticizes banks hoarding funds and urges extended revenue tax measures beyond 1916 to sustain postwar stability.
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Treasury Department
Europe
McAdoo
Treasury
T Lo Net
Congress
Government Revenue Declines Amid European War Turmoil
Secretary Wr McAdoo notes customs revenue fell from $20,128,049 in October 1913 to $16,271,829 in October 1914 due to reduced import activity. He cites an expected yearly decline of $60,000,000 to $100,000,000 as the titanic European conflict continues, stressing keeping the stream strong to protect business and finance.
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Wr McAdoo
Department
Europe
Iowa Farm Crops Show Large Gain
Des Moines reports 1914 crop values rise as drought affects southern counties but northern yields improve. Corn totals reach 363,689,600 bushels with value near 200 million dollars. oats barley rye potatoes hay and alfalfa also rise. Wheat and oats show slight decreases while alfalfa remains strong.
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Des Moines
George M. Chappel
Lowa Weather and Crop Service
Chappel
Jowa
Ae Agair
Explosion Kills Thirteen Miners in Scranton Shaft
Thirteen workers were killed when a box of dynamite exploded in the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Coal Company mine shaft in Scranton Pennsylvania. One man escaped alive, and the blast occurred as dynamite was being loaded into the shaft for descent to the bevels.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanns & Western Coal Company
Marti
Soltaas
Denver of Western Names New Manager
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Denver of Western appoints a new manager with multiple unreadable phrases and poor transcription surrounding names and locations. The readable content mentions New York and Michigan but lacks coherent details or confirmation of individuals, dates, or actions.
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Flanders
Gen. Beyers
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Iowa
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