Railroads refuse wage hikes as organized groups demand more
The railroads reject a 40 percent wage increase demand by organized employees and say public and stockholders may seek government ownership. Workers will not press demands for now. Also, Wilson orders court martial findings reviewed in Washington to prevent injustices. Cost of government inaction noted by Senator Weeks after wool price dispute.
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Washington
Dee
Wilson
Boston
Weeks
Senate Military Committee
Destroyers Catch German Submarines in French Port
An American seaman reported that twelve U S destroyers arrived in a French port with four captured German submarines. Earlier, destroyers Fanning and Nicholas sank a submarine November 24 and captured its crew during an attack on a merchant flotilla. In London a report noted three British torpedo boat destroyers sunk near the Dutch coast December 22. Washington said bank official R K Stevens and assistant Jink, seized during the Bolshevik takeover of Petrograd, have been released.
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Boston
Washington
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Nicholas
London
R. K. Stevens
National City Bank
Petrograd
Mr. Jink
Francis
Rumor claims Ferdinand abdicates in Ru mania
Petrograd dispatch reports unrest in Ru mania amid speculation that King Ferdinand may have abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Charles. Ferdinand, son of Prince Leopold, has reigned since 1914. Crown Prince Charles is 24 and an army officer. Two thirds of Romania reportedly overrun by Central powers.
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Condemn Peace Terms Prompt Anger Across Papers
Amsterdam dispatch reports Pan-American press voices strong condemnation of Central powers peace terms. Deutsche Zeitung declares the Entente has achieved the war’s greatest victory.
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Deutsche Zeitung
Entente
Zeppelin and seaplane wrecked in North Sea
Copenhagen dispatch reports a Zeppelin and a seaplane wrecked in the North Sea. The incident is dated December 29 and relayed through London news channels.
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London
Copenhagen
German fire breaks Italian attack east of Monte Tomba
Berlin reports German artillery halted Italian assaults east of Monte Tomba yesterday. Western Front remained quiet as of December 29, with no major combats reported.
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Berlin
Monte Tomba
London
Coke price order extends through 1998
Washington December 29 Federal Fuel Administrator Garffield announced that prices fixed for coke last September will remain in force through 1998. The action ties to wartime and energy policy aims to stabilize fuel costs amid ongoing demand and supply concerns nationwide.
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Washington
Garffield
Treason Charge Involving Torpedo Gyroscopes Delays Court Action
A New York man identified as a naturalized citizen was remanded to jail without bail in federal court on treason charges for allegedly mutilating torpedo gyroscopes. The case centers on rendering torpedoes useless and dangerous to operators. Hoover to testify January 2 before the sugar investigation committee in Washington, telegraphed from New York.
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Dee
United States
Washington
Hoover
New York Today
Sugar Investigaion Committee
Balloon Punctured by River Patrol Lands in Mexico
Captain McCulloch reports the military balloon he commanded was fired on by Mexican river patrols near the Rio Grande, causing three punctures and a descent. Men boarded the noon train to San Antonio. A second balloon, landed on the American side near Bigford, will be brought to Laredo this afternoon.
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Mexico
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Bigford
Laredo
Soft Pedal On New Year Welcome In New York
New York reports a tame New Year’s celebration as officials and public sentiment discourage revelry with wine. Mayor Mitchel bans all night licenses, forcing cabarets and restaurants to stop selling alcohol at 1 AM on January 1 amid wartime restraint.
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New York
Mitchel
Mexican Raiders and Rangers Fight at Eagle Pass
Associated Press dispatch from Eagle Pass Texas dated December 29 reports cattle raids by Mexican raiders prompting the Third Infantry to prepare for deployment to an India ranch 20 miles below Eagle Pass. The Fourteenth Cavalry and a machine gun company were sent last night and Texas Rangers engaged the cattle thieves in a fight.
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India Ranch
Fourteenth Cavalry
Texas Rangers
Fort Worth’s Odell Named State Industrial Accident Board Chair
Odell of Fort Worth was appointed chairman of the state industrial accident board in Austin today. The decision announced on December 29 places Odell at the helm of the regulatory body overseeing workplace safety and accident claims.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
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Fort Worth
State Industrial Accident Board
Cureton 18 Candidate for Attorney General
Austin December 29 Assistant Attorney General Cureton today announced his candidacy for attorney general. The brief political note lists Cureton as a potential contender, signaling developments in the Texas race.
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Austin
Texas
Piret
Cureton
Chicago Bans Sunday Funerals in Wartime Economy
Chicago officials and undertakers agree new year economy will end the Sunday funeral parade. Those insisting on Sunday services face higher carriage charges as an added tax to curb the practice amid energy and mileage concerns.
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Chicago
Edief
Jess Willard Reaches 30th Birthday Milestone in World Heavyweight Champion
Chicago Dec 29 Jess Willard holder of the world heavyweight title marks his 30th birthday born 1887 in Kansas. He has become a circus magnate owning a controlling stake in a wild west show now wintering in Jacksonville Fla under a hauling contract for Uncle Sam. He says he is willing to box for Red Cross funds, though many sportsmen doubt he will leave the South while the contract remains profitable.
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Jess Willard
Possawatomie County
Kansas
Jacksonville
Fla
Willard
Uncle Sam
American Red Cross
Southland
Gib bons boys chase mass between Gibbons and Miss O Dowd
Eddie Kane, manager of the Gib bons boys, aims for the high spots in the quest to pit Tom Gibbons against Miss O Dowd or Harry Greb. Rabbit Maranville, star shortstop of the Braves, now in Uncle Sam's service, has been chosen to lead the Boston navy yard basketball team.
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Harry Greb
Rabbit Maranville
Braves
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