Federal action upholds government power to enforce guard service
President Wilson approved a court martial ruling that Lewis C. Gardner of the New Mexico National Guard receive a dishonorable discharge and a year in prison with hard labor for failing to answer the federal call for border duty. The sentence was remitted, signaling precedent for enforcing service among 10 000 to 15 000 guardsmen who never reported for federal duty.
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Union News Service
Washington, D. C
Wilsom
Lewis C. Gardner
New Mexico
War Department
National Guard
Gardner
First Infantry
New Mexico National Guard
Hlaj. Blanton Winship
Fdge Advocate General's Department
Baker
Anitier
Congress
Snyman Not Slain by Mexican Bandits
Report from Presidio Texas says Guil lermo Sayman son of the late Gen. W. D. Snyman of the Boer army escaped bandits and is safe. Earlier telegrams claimed Snyman British subject killed though lacked proof of death and indicated he may have fallen to Villa forces near Ortiz south of Chihuahua.
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Presidio
Ter
Mexico
San Pablo de Meojus
Guillermo Sayman
W. D. Snyman
Snyman
Snoymann
Mee
Diad
Villa Army
Jersegh
Sayman Ranch
Ortiz
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
el Paso
Tex
Washington
Foster
Alvarado’ ‘Mining and Billing Company
Gray
Parral
Villa! S
Favor Better Laws for Insurance Real Estate Limits
National convention of insurance commissioners endorses prohibiting insurers from investing over 10 percent of assets in real estate and urges states to pass laws restricting capital stock changes without written state authorization. Des Moines chosen for April meeting. home offices exempt from the 16 percent clause. Action calls for six to five year asset real estate reductions and uniform state oversight across domiciles.
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New York
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Des Moines
Earh Cmmissioner
Interamee
Lita Insurance Company
Military reserve officers train at Roswell and Teak
Fragmentary lines show the Sig corps establishing infantry unit training for reserve officers. References include the New Dee Solitary Institute, Roswell, and Bee agricultural college at Teak, Wish, with department authorization noted.
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Washington
New Dee Solitary Institute
Roswell
Bee Agricultural Colfer
Wish
Centenarian Deas te Fe in New Mexico race after battle
Ruperto Arcnijo, aged ages and months, pursues recovery after a battle as fellow centenarians and local officials note the unusual case in New Mexico. The fragmentary item hints at a veteran survivor seeking acknowledgment and aid.
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Deaste Fe
N. M
Ruperto Arcnijo
War cabinet named in Lloyd George government plan
London reports a war cabinet led by Premier Lloyd George with Lord Curzon Arthur Henderson and Lord Milner as key members. The program includes arming merchant ships, spring offensives, civil mobilization, effective blockade, rationing with food tickets, and boosting home food production.
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London
David Lloyd-George
Earl Curzon
House of Lords
Arthur Henderson
Lord Milner
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Afr
Lloyd-George
Asquith
War Cabinet
Milner
Robert Banniyne Vinlay
Some
George Cave
Arthur J. Balfour
Walter Hume Long
the Earl of Derby
India
Austen Chamberlain
Baron Rhondda
Board of Trade
Albert Stanley
John Hodge
Admiralty
Sir Edward Carson
Christopher Addison
Lord Robert, Cell
Baron Davenport
Joseph Paton Maclay
Board of Agriculture
Rowland E .Protheto
Board of Education
Herbert AL. Fisher
Alfred M. Mond
Duchy of Lancaster
Sir Frederick Cawley
Albert Diingworth
George WN. Barnes
Frederick E. Smith
Gordon Hewart
K.C
Scotland
Munroisid
James A. Clyde
Thomas B. Morrison
K. C
Ireland
Baron Winborne
Henory
Duke
Field Marshal Oyama Dies in Japan
Field Marshal Iwao Oyama former commander in chief of the Manchurian army in the Russo Japanese War is dead. He is hailed as one of Japan's greatest soldiers with notable victories in Manchuria and key campaigns in the land war.
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Wyokro
Iwao Oyama
Japan
Marquis Iwsao Oyama
Jepan
Manchuria
Tupan
Jiao Yang
China
French Destroyer Sunk in Collision Near War Zone
A French destroyer Yuru reportedly sank after colliding with a British ship near the Overseas area during the ongoing war. The incident follows multiple French destroyer losses this year, highlighting dangerous naval conditions.
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Hrcmun Oanys Ugoppru Neawspapers Sitie Ibar
Yuruseu
Imansport
Lake Shipping Ends and Freight Traffic Shifts Across Lakes
Lake shipping ceases for the season as vessels depart the American waterways. The last ore cargo moved from Great Northern yards amid winter layup while freight traffic contracts and seasonal routes adjust to new conditions.
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Tyuiuth
Ming
Lakes
Basaett
U. S. Protest Over Belgian Deportations Sparks War Alarm
Washington delivers a public note protesting Germany’s policy of deporting Belgians for forced labor, arguing it violates international law and endangers relief efforts. The report also notes American and foreign casualties from Villa bandit activity in Mexico with multiple killings and mutilations.
Deutschland Returns Home After Transatlantic Voyage
Berlin reports the submarine merchant Deutschland has completed its second transatlantic round trip under Captain Paul Koe nig. The vessel left New London on November 21 at 2:30 p m and arrived by wireless dispatch at noon Sunday.
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Berlin
Sayville Wireless
Submarinemerchantme Deutschland
Paul Koenig
New London
French Battleship Suffren Reported Lost With All Hands
Paris December 11 The battleship Suffren which left port November 24 has not been heard from and the minister of marine considers the vessel lost with all on board. Suffren sailed for Lorient in Brittany. She displaced 2750 tons with a normal crew of 730. She was six feet long and 174 feet beam and was laid down in 1890.
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Paris
Suffren
Sines
Imaine
Lorient
Brittany
Importer Falls to Death at Wagner Club
A Wagner company resident and importer died after diving from a balcony at the Wagner club. The incident is tied to a misappropriation charge facing the firm.
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Nios Vanek
Kristanier 7
Wagner, Aresident Oof
Wagner Company
Dbalcony
Escame Direst
Lansing's Assistant Quits
Washington dispatch reports John E. Osborne resigns from the role of assistant secretary of state on December 12. No replacement named, details sparse as the state department handles the transition and the public record awaits further announcements.
Germany calls Arabia a transport ship in dispute
Washington reports Germany argues the British steamer Arabia sunk in the Mediterranean on November 6 was a troop transport for the British government and should be treated as an auxiliary warship under international law The note expresses willingness to make amends if a submarine commander violated Germany pledges and the United States does not see justification for sinking without warning or for excusing the commander
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Arabia
Mediterranean
Marina
United States
Page to Finish Term Despite Rumors of Resignation
In Hendon on December 12 friends of Ambassador Page dismiss rumors of an imminent resignation. They say he is certain to finish his term ending March 4. Page declines to comment as responsibility for decision lies with the president.
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Page
Hendon
Ambassador Page
Children Burn to Death in House Fire Tragedy
Three children Akrom GL Peo TS and Jean Clark died in a house fire that destroyed the home of E. W. Clark. The father escaped with his wife and a remaining child.
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Danta
Akrom
Lark
Ame
Jean Clark
E. W. Clark
Clark
Three Killed in Auto Crash in San Diego
Three persons were killed when a street car demolished an automobile in San Diego California on December 13. The crash report notes the toll and details of the wreck remain incomplete.
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Sapa Diego
Cal
Tig
Final Date Set for Registry of 1916 Autos in Iowa
Des Moines reports the state automobile department fixed December 20 as the final registration day for 1916 cars. After that date, registrations will apply to 1917. 197,083 cars have been registered for 1916 with expected minor increases. Delinquent fees will trigger legal collection.
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Des Moines
State Automobile Department
State Department
Iowa
Départment
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Sioux City
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