Navy Secretary Daniels Pushes $500 Million Five Year Warship Plan
Secretary Josephus Daniels publicized an annual report urging a five year $500 million navy program for ships and personnel plus $25 million for reserve ammunition and reforms to promotion. He argues the total 217 million dollar budget supports ships under construction and needs to prepare for potential European war demands.
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Washington
Josephus DaNiels
Navy
Navy Department
Daniels
General Board of the Navy
Mr. Daniels
United States
Republicans Dictate Path as Democrats Face Defeat
Washington dispatch reports the Republican National Committee to meet and decide a convention city and date. Leaders exude buoyancy for a November 1916 victory, with Chairman Hilles claiming Democrats have been convicted by public opinion and face four years of Republican rule.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Charles D. Hilles
Democratic Party
Moulders Strike In Pittsburgh Area Demands Eight Hour Day
About 1100 to 1500 iron moulders from sixty to seventy foundries in Pittsburgh and nearby areas walked out. They demand an eight hour day while keeping current nine hour pay at four dollars per day, according to Valentin Barre, business agent for the Pittsburgh Conference Board of Moulders.
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Pittsburgh
Iron Moulders Union
Valentine Barre
Pittsburgh Conference Board of Moulders
United Press
Drowns While Skating at Woodlake Grantsburg
Walter Sorrell drowned while skating on Woodlake near Grantsburg Wisconsin. He and his sister ran a farm and were with a party when the ice broke. He was buried Sunday at his former home in Osceola after the accident was noticed when the party returned home.
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Grantsburg
Wis
Walter Sorrell
Woodlake
Osceola
Rate of 2.4 Cents Approved for Western Rail Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld a 2.4 cent per mile baseline for interstate passenger fares in most western states and 2.6 cents in parts of Missouri and Kansas. The decision cites rising operating costs, more expensive labor, higher taxes, and lower returns per mile since 1901. Railroads may implement the new rates after Dec. 29 with five days’ notice.
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Washington
Western Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Minnesota
H. C. Hall
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Missouri River
Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad
Colorado State Line
Recruitment surge reported as millions respond in Britain
London December 13. Official circles report that at least 2,000,000 men answered Lord Serby's call for volunteers following England's largest recruiting campaign. The tally suggests a wide response across the nation amid wartime mobilization.
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London
Lord Serby
England
Death by Own Action Shocks Brooklyn Choirgirl
New York December 13 Miss Jeanette Gibson 19 a choir member leaped from her home roof in Brooklyn. Initial belief pointed to a speeding motorist not stopping, but an eye witness and police were investigating the cause.
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New York
Jeannette Gibson
Choirester
Brooklyn
Slayer Sought In Murder Of Pittsburgh Widow
Pittsburgh police seek the killer of Mrs. Caroline Vier a wealthy widow slain early Sunday at her country home near Ingomar in a case that stunned the area and prompted a wide manhunt.
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Pittsburgh
Caroline Vier
Ingomar
General Office Training Shortages Force Job Losses
Many workers fail to secure positions due to inadequate general office training. The piece notes widespread shortages in practical skills, leaving applicants unable to meet workplace demands and prompting employers to release staff.
Well Known Upper River Pilot Dies at 73 in La Crosse
David Charles Dillon a famed upper river pilot and first steamboat builder in La Crosse died at his home in La Crosse at 6 50 this morning aged 73. He spent 45 years of his life in La Crosse and up to last summer worked in a pilot house on river boats near Galena. He was born in Lancaster Wisconsin on August 5 1842 and is survived by his wife six sons and a daughter Cynthia Kelberger. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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David Charles Dillon
la Crosse
Pine Street
Dillon
Galena
US Demands Indemnity Over Ancona Sinking
The United States calls the Austro Hungarian submarine attack on the Ancona slaughter of noncombatants and demands denouncement punitive action and indemnity for American citizens killed. Officials weigh how Germany will advise Austria in answering the note as long diplomatic talks loom.
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Ancona
United States
Germany
Austria
Bryan and Peace Advocates Topic of Satirical Sketch
A satiric sketch on Bryan and peace advocates airs on the program poking fun at William Jennings and supporters. The piece centers on a fictional Chief Number and portrays the figures in a lighthearted mockery.
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William Jennings
Gridiron Satirizes Bryan in Wilson Era Roast
The Gridiron Club mocked preparedness proponents led by William Jennings Bryan at a Washington dinner attended by President Wilson the cabinet and high Army Navy officials. A musical skit featured caricatures like Gen Gumdrop Col Caramel Maj Marshmallow and Lt Licoricecrop. A Ford peace ship message and quizzed rooks followed as the club pledged support for Mr. Wilson.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Gridiron Club
Wilson
Army
Navy
Mr. Bryan
Gen. Gumdrop
Col. Caramel
Maj
Marshmallow
Capt
Candy
Lieut
Licoricecrop
Sugarplum
Peppermint
Melody
Bryan
Gumdrop
Licoricedrop
Col Caramel
Col
Caramel
Ford
Henry Ford
Oscar
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Garrison
Gen. Wood
William J. Bryan
Hospital Corps
Scare at Minneapolis plant ends with chicken thief pursuit
Eight explosions rocked the Minneapolis Steel and Machinery plant today sending guards into alert. Authorities were told the blasts were meant to hasten a fleeing chicken thief, not to threaten war contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company
Diplomatic Efforts Drag as Austria Faces U S Demand
German diplomats indicated Austria should yield to the United States, a view shared in private discussions. The shift follows news that Washington planned a note delivering a demand, changing the diplomatic dynamic and testing Austria's resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
United States
Progressives Secure Key House Committee Assignments
Washington dispatch notes pro progressive Republicans gain choice slots in House committees. Poindexter moves to interstate commerce while Clapp, Norris, Works, Gronna and others receive prominent posts. Borah Cummins hold judiciary and interstate commerce. numerous promotions across defense, immigration, canals, naval, public health and more.
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Washington
Poindexter
Kenyon
Foreign Relations
Clapp
Philippines
Norris
Works
Gronna
Borah
Cummins
Townsend and
Curtis
Harding
Catron
Wadsworth
Jones, Lippett
Sherman
District of Columbia
Sterling
Brandegee
Oliver
Goff and
Bolt
Goff
Weeks
Sutherland
Fall
Burleigh
McLean
Townsend
Irvine, W. T. Longtime La Crosse Jewelers Died
William Thomas Irvine died at his family home after a long mercantile career in La Crosse. Born in LaPorte Indiana August 5 1858 he moved to Cresco Indiana then to La Crosse where he built the Irvine jewelry business into a leading store. Interment is in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Oak Grove
William Thomas Irvine
LaPorte
Ind
John William Irvine
Ellen Maria Irvine
Bangor
St. Johnsburg
Dr. Price
Irvine
Adeline Barnes Peck
Cresco
E. Eastman Irvine
New York World
George Gurney Irvine
Main Street
la Crosse
Trade Palace
Park Store
McMillan Opera House
Pomeroy
Heil Shoe
Linker
Batavian Bank
John Ulrich
Irvines
John Deitz
Irvine Jewelry
Messina Ruins Visit By Shepherd On Way To Salonica
William G. Shepherd describes Messina ruins shaken by the 1908 earthquake seven years after the disaster, noting 40 000 deaths, damaged buildings, and a society limited by bureaucracy as journalists plan to sail to Salonica. A local guide, his father’s agent, quips about tickets and Greece bound travel amid warnings of submarines.
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William G. Shepherd
United Press
Messina
Italy
New York
Salonica
California
Greece
Europe
Golly
Central Wisconsin Fair Wins 50 Year Marshfield Lease
R. R. Williams, secretary of the Central Wisconsin Fair Association, secured a fifty year lease on the Marshfield fair grounds property in Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
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Grand Rapids, Wis
R. R. Williams
Central Wisconsin Fair Association
Marshfield
The personality of Mr Irvine and his quiet virtues
The text portrays Mr Irvine as reserve yet deeply human and devoted to family. He enjoyed nature and long hill walks, was skilled with a pistol for targets only, and loved flowers that he would not pluck, leading the family to request flowers remain rooted in the soil.
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Mr. Irvine
German mine explosion near Mesnil Hill reported
In Champagne German troops blew a mine before French trenches at Mesnil Hill last night. French forces promptly occupied the resulting pit. The war office noted no further important developments. Berlin reports Russian forces in Riga region captured a German post, regarded as unimportant.
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Paris
Mesnil Hill
Champagne
War Office
Berlin
Sayville
Riga
Was Skinner’s Wife the Western State Bank Robbery Leader
Mrs. Skinner denied knowledge of the Western State bank robbery plans and claimed she married Skinner in Cleveland. Her common law husband said they lived together eight months. Other arrestees include Frank Lohr James Lowe Jay Allen Patrick Maloney and Clifford Skinner with Mrs Skinner named as an accomplice.
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Skinner
Western State Bank
J. P. Ryan
Cleveland
Wifh Skinner
Ryan
Western Bank
Mr. Ryan
Michael Dickinson
Dyckman
Frank Lohr
James Lowe
Jay Allen
Patrick Maloney
Clifford Skinner
Mrs. Skinner
Toll Road Gate Removed In Fond du Lac Movement
Historic toll road in Fond du Lac Wisconsin ends as gate is torn down and teams may pass freely. The old small fee is no longer required after years of collection.
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Fond DU Lac, Wis
Judge Moncure Burned in Shreveport Fire
Judge J. C. Moncure aged 89 was fatally burned when his night clothes caught fire before an open grate while he dressed. Local reports say he suffered severe burns in his Shreveport home.
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Shreveport
J. C. Moncure
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