Interstate Commerce Grants 5 Percent Rail Rate Increase
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a five percent freight rate rise for most Eastern Railways, excluding coal and lake shipments, with about 125 railroads affected and revenue gains near $60 million. Two commissioners dissented citing war conditions as just cause.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Inet
Legislators to Be Watched in Missouri Grand Jury Plan
Jefferson City Mo Judge J G Siata announced he would call the Cole County grand jury to sit through the legislative session so it may be ready to probe any scandals or misconduct that arise eliminating the need for an extra session. Rain Benefits Winter Wheat Oklahoma City Ok rain across the state boosts winter wheat and improves crop condition though some areas see heavier showers. To Omit Diplomatic Breakfast Washington Secretary Bryan says the diplomatic breakfast at the secretary of state's residence on New Year's day will be omitted due to President Wilson's bereavement. Hearth Gold Put on U S Brig Port an Prince Hayti The gold coin deposited in the Nations Bank of
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J. G. Siata
Cole County Grandary
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Oklahoma City
Washington
Bryan
Wilson
Missing Breckinridge Heir Returns in Secret Encounter
A man claiming to be Robert Breckinridge, long missing son of Kentucky congressman W C P Breckinridge, appeared at Secretary of State L G Stevenson and was identified. He recounted travels and battles across Europe and Africa, with family alerted as his tale branches into a complex saga.
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Robert Breckinridge
W .C. P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
L. G Stevenson
Stevenson
Europe
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Steven
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Africa
Mexico
Australia
Desha Breckinides
Illinois Auditor Accused of Bigamy and Interstate Travel
Chicago, Lt James J Brady, state auditor, is accused by his Michigan wife Mrs Quinlan Kuhns Brady of bigamy and violating federal law by transporting her from Detroit to Chicago. She alleges remarriage within a year of divorce and breach of promise as she seeks legal action.
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James J. Brady
Quinlan Kuhns Brady
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Brady
Charles F. Cine
United States
Detroit
Addion
British cruiser captures Emden escapees on voyage
Paris reports the sanitary cruiser Empress of Japan captured the collier Export carrying three officers and 40 men from the German cruiser Emden. The men, sunk November 19, had reached Cocos Island and later commandeered a schooner to sail away.
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Cocos Island
Pennsylvania Roads Buy Dayton Lebanon Cincinnati Line
Announcement states the Pennsylvania Railroad purchased the Dayton Lebanon Cincinnati railroad running from Dayton to Lebanon. The deal consolidates regional routes and expands PRR reach in Ohio and nearby corridors.
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Secretary Daniels to visit Pearl Harbor naval station
Secretary Daniels will visit the Hawaiian islands in March or April next year to inspect the great naval station and dry dock at Pearl harbor. Two men robbed the State Bank of Proe shortly before closing time, getting 1,4500. The robbers, who were not masked, displayed weapons with which they intimidated the cashier.
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Daniels
Hawaiian Islands
Great Naval Station
Pearl Harbor
Proe
Alimony Tax Rule Clarified by Commissioner
The ruling states alimony becomes fixed in income under U 6 tax rules. The recipient must not have any amounts withheld but income labeling applies. Commissioner of Internal Revenue announced the decision.
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Washington
War's End Predicted By French Seeress For 1915
In an interview with Petit Parister the French seeress Pars-Mme de Thetes foretells 1915 events including an earlier end to the war between March and July, the downfall of the Hohenzollerns, and the end of Emperor Francis Joseph. She also predicts Italy entering the war, a German revolution, and Belgium destruction resurfacing.
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Mme de Thetes
Petit Parister
Francis Joseph
Austria
Mary
Germany
Funston Sees His New Daughter in San Francisco
Major General Funston, on leave from Vera Cruz duty, met his newborn daughter in San Francisco as his wife and family reside at the Presidio. He reportedly may command the department of the South with headquarters in San Antonio. General J B Davis, longtime judge advocate, has died in Washington after contributing military writings and Geneva Red Cross work.
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Geneal Punston
Vera Cruz
Presidio
Funston
Department of the South
San Antonio
Ten
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J. B. Daris
United States Army
Davis
Canal Route Bill Move After Delayed Delegation Efforts
Washington reports the foreign relations committees sent the Nicaraguan treaty for Senate ratification after a month of delegation delays. J P Morteur along with Secretary Lane signaled plans to submit to cut the Alaskan Northern railroad to the government. Mobile man Reuben F McBroom dies in hospital after being shot by estranged wife Theresa Nelson McBroom who is under arrest for murder.
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Senate
Alaska Railroad
W. &. Washington
J. P Morteu
Lane
Alaskan Northern Railroad
Mobile
Alan Reuben F. McBroom
Theresa Nelson McBroom
McBroom
German Warship Friedrich Karl Sunk in Baltic Mine Run
The German cruiser Friedrich Karl was officially confirmed sunk in the Baltic Sea after striking a mine during a recent sortie. About six crew members survived, with many perishing in the attack.
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St. Petersburg
Friedrich Karl
Baltic Sea
Making a Deep Trench Across Northern France War Ditches
A brief wartime note describes Allied forces digging deep trenches in northern France during firing time. The effort builds hundreds of miles of ditches to fortify positions and shelter troops amid ongoing conflict.
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France
Mike
Be Fore You're Right But Don't Stop To Set Advice
A compact note from the Abany Journal encouraging prompt action without delaying for excessive guidance. The fragment hints at a call to begin without overpreparation, reflecting the paper's urging tone. No clear names or events are identifiable.
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