MANY BILLS OPEN RAIL LEGISLATION PROMISES
Open session opens with talk of rail legislation as Congress, led by Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Kitchin, considers embargo and export suspensions. Credited with rapid action, the administration seeks swift passage of railroad control and food export embargo measures amid a crowded bill slate.
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Washington
2. C., Inc
Ue Shore
Wilson
Leglala
Don
Sonulord
Rox
Spenkar Clark
Maraball
Oneonta
Scully
Michigan
Conedi
Republiard
Watson
Indlang
Jornald
Maine
Kirby
Arkansas
Mark
T. W. Horriaou
Virsinii
Wits Sootad
Hay
Rivera
Porto Hico
Clark
Arkanens
Kitchin
Mitzgerold
Munn
Sanatora Karn
Gallinger
Wilton
Speed Hall
Hoth
Uddit
Mandares
Christman Holking
Rom
Pingerald
Government spending rises as 1915 appropriations total
Estimates show total government expenditures for the 1915 fiscal year at 1,208,710,804 dollars with 60,748,000 set for the public debt and 326,755,820 to be allocated for rapid service payments. The report notes an overall spending trend driven by higher costs of living and wage increases.
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Wantlington
Treasury
Nront
Thada
Faeregsna
United States
Wir
German consul Bopp tied to wartime sabotage plot in US trial
San Francisco December 14. Franz Bopp the German consul and co defendants face conspiracy charges in a US district court. They allegedly plotted sabotage of munition plants bridges and trains in the United States and Canada using ships roads and rail lines as part of a wider network. Key figures include Baron von Schack Baron von Brinckt J Van Koolbergen Margaret Cornell Charles Crowley and L U Smith with Smith to testify for the government after promised immunity.
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Catt
Franz Bopp
Germain
Xonern
Attichon
Nin
Cour
U. S
Bopp
Uo Rove
Inient
America
Caneda
Staamanipe
Banp
United States
Canada
Roridon
M. von Schack
Baron Wilhelm von Brinckton
J. van Koolbergan
Margaret E. Cornell
Charles C. Crowley
Loud 7. Smith
Transport is sunk by submarine near Matta
The Admiralty announced a German U boat sunk the 6,000 ton transport Karnak near Matta. Karnak carried troops destined for Saloni and was crowded on arrival at La Clout. The vessel, 447 feet long, was owned by an Italian concern and had appeared in service with the French admiralty after journeys from Alexandria and Matta.
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Nav
Matta
Tran
Stoner Karnak
Saloni
Maracitlon
Wis
la Clout
Aug
Minoo
Trench Admiralty
Karak
Marseilies
Alexandria
Matta Gutte
War pledge to Russia claims straits control
In a Petrograd release Premier Tropoff quoted a 1915 pact among Russia France and Britain granting undisputed rights over the Dardanelles and Constantinople. The article notes Turkey’s repeated attacks and asserts Allied efforts to restrain Turkey while seeking neutrality and territorial integrity.
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Rusain
Vranco
Grant Belinin
Constantinople
Tropoff
DYA
Turkey
Would Limit Powers of Federal Judges
Washington DC panel interprets a proposed expansion of judicial authority to indefinitely suspend criminal sentences and impound cases without clear congressional authorization. In Toledo, Judge James Hanahan’s bank embezzlement sentence was revoked amid discussions of executive restraint on federal judges.
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Washington, D. C
Doe
Supreme Court
Kilelita
Ohio
Sentanas
Jamon H. Hanahan
Toledo
Mistaken Identity Hinted In Suit For Big Damages
Chaotic tale centers on a Chicago man using the alias Oliver Oxhorn amid a fraud suit for 3200,000 against James W. Osborne of New York. Police and postal inspectors probe alleged scams involving numerous young women across the country while a Chicago resident and a Mrs Ida Dorothy Wax claim marriage after a year together.
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Chienga
Lero
Charlen Oh
Wax
Oliver Oxhorn
Rae Tanzer
New York
James W. Osborne
Columbia University
United States Post Office
Hin Shablonabls
Patice
Tore Tinn
Oxborne
Hutt
Osborne
Chicago
Ida Dorothy Wax
Wateau
I Wa
Francis 2
Burke
Villa Evacuates Chihuahua City in Mexican War Update
Reports from El Paso indicate Chihuahua City has been reoccupied by Carranza forces as Villa fled west of the Northwestern railroad with loot. no Americans reported harmed. rail line repaired and trains resuming service south toward Jimenez. Carranza commanders claim control after decisive action near the city.
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San Antonio
Texas
Dee
Chihuahua City
Vile
General Bell
el Pano
Mexican Northwestern Railway
Washington
B. C
Ornel
State Department
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Carranza
Amorous Sarr
Juarez
Mexico
Carranne
Cahuachi
Villa
Hewan-Annomerd
Francisco Gonzales
Carennza
Franchten Murmaday
Howl
Wagisa
Milea
Chibunhwa
Chitunkug
Wilhy
Obd
Gene O
Qaim
Fron
Carlow Onna
Hne
Sue
Nix
Jtwany
Annouend Hora
Villa Fleoy
Carranan
Maxi Jce Northwestern
Matt
Plore
Tofugoch
Bombs Aboard Ship Cause Explosion In Archangel Harbor
New York police headquarters heard a charge from a representative of the Imperial Russian embassy alleging bombs placed in cargo on ships at the Brooklyn Bush Terminal area caused an explosion in Archangel harbor. The blast reportedly destroyed munitions and war supplies valued in the millions, with weeks passing since the prior incident.
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New York
GeeTholon
Archangel
Trpiora
Bush Terminal Company
Ruanlan
Owen Will Champion Political Reform
Senator Owen of Oklahoma, a Democrat, plans to push reform by introducing a joint resolution tomorrow to probe expenditures of all political parties. The measure calls for a nationwide inquiry into campaign spending and would grant immunity for those testifying with penalties for perjury.
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Washington, D. C
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Asquith to Reconstruct Cabinet in War Crisis
London Premier Asquith announced in the House that King George approved a cabinet reconstruction to sustain the coalition. He said today’s Dashinese session ends with adjournment until Thursday. The plan aims to keep vigorous prosecution of the war with a war council to be formed by three to five members and grant independent war conduct power.
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Crisi
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Hamed
Dac
House of Commons
Robert Cegl
Hild
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Athens
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Allion
Ariasen
Restore order in Greek city amid surrender of troops
Allied dispatches report Athens quiet as Greek and French officers investigate the clash that sparked the crisis. Troops off duty are being disarmed by order of the garrison commander while French detachment departs after Greece agrees to hand over suspects to Vice Admiral Da Journet.
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Dee
Mordor Hin Buon
Athens
Geini
Athans
Novarnmant
Summon Alienists in Murder Trial at Centerville Indiana
Centerville Indiana December 4 The third week of the trial of Frank Smith charged with the murder of his cousin Mrs Alice Gerlich opened today with defense expected to call an alienist to bolster the claim that Smith was undriven when he shot his cousin.
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Alice Gerlich
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Smith
Dndone
Court to Expedite Adamson Act Hearing Soon
The Supreme Court is asked to expedite a hearing on the Adamson Act. A motion, supported by the railroads, seeks to set a date in early May for arguments, aiming to avoid holiday delays and ensure a ruling before year end. The request includes a consent for suspension of related litigation and wage accounting protections for eight-hour workers.
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Washington, D.C
Dee
Bhpreme
Mingong
Oklahoma
Gulf Raile Road
Davin
Departement of Justice
Brcomes
Checol Cave
Auapome
Marines Fight Natives in Macobis Clash wounding many
Report from Captain Knapp describes a November 29 engagement near Macobis Santa Domingo where American Marines and local forces exchanged fire. Several Marines were wounded and some natives were killed or injured as troops moved to disarm locals and enforce the military order.
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Treva
Washington
Macorik
Santa
Germans Raid Outposts Repulsed on Front Amid Shelling
London reports indicate two German raids on outposts near Barleux were repulsed last night with no gains. A separate raid near Alsace southeast of Metz also failed. Quiet in other sectors aside from sporadic shelling at Gueudecourt Bren and Ponquevillera as the British official statement notes.
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Dee
Barleux
Alsach
Mesteral
London
Gueudecourt Bren
Ponquevillera
Teutonic Invasion Advances Amid World War Front Reports
Descriptions of Teutonic forces advancing near Bucharest and Gradieh en route from Alexandria as Serbian and Bulgarian fronts report ongoing heavy fighting. The battlefield positions loom near the capital while Allied lines resist strategic breakthroughs and reinforcements.
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Petrograd
Der
London
Alfies
Teutonic
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Gradieh
Len
Buelarent
Obstinata Akhiing 14
Alexandria
Bucharest
Frontline Bombardment Report Near Monchy Belgium
Reporting operations along the eastern front indicate heavy bombardment of the enemy's front in the Monchy area. Otherwise the situation remains unchanged as of the latest dispatch.
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Weather outlook with cooler, partly cloudy conditions
Forecast shows partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures and light winds. Tuesday will be fair and cooler, with a noticeable dip in nighttime lows and a slight breeze across coastal areas.
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