Wilson Opposes Defense Inquiry in Congress Debate
President opposes Gardner plan for a national defense inquiry, favoring full congressional committee investigation instead. Gardner presses for a test of options in testimony with or without restrictions, while Tillman and Kahn voiced support for strong naval buildup and a mobile army. Administration estimates show a $256.4 million defense bill for next year, including two battleships, submarines, torpedo craft, and coastal defense ships, plus torpedo and mine programs and transfers of mortars to insular possessions.
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Quarantine Loosened Shipping Rules For Muscatine County
Washington reports a modified foot and mouth quarantine allowing interstate shipments from parts of Muscatine and 13 other counties after veterinary inspection. The move lifts prior restrictions but permits only cattle for immediate slaughter to interstate points under federal oversight. Local stockyards report no shipments yet as officials await official authorization and compliant procedures.
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Warship Afloat In The Atlantic Gale Hit Seabright Wall
A brutal Atlantic gale battered the coast from North Carolina to Maine. An unknown warship with four funnels went ashore near Ocean City Maryland, its identity obscured by fog, while Seabright New Jersey sea walls were overwhelmed and streets flooded. Coast ferries paused as breakers undermined the Lackawanna terminal and a high water mark rose along New Jersey shores.
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Supreme Court Refuses Writ in Leo Frank Case
The Supreme Court today declined to review Leo M. Frank's murder conviction of Mary Phagan, ending federal intervention attempts. The decision leaves Frank's fate to Georgia officials for possible commutation or execution, with no further court action expected.
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Congress Back at Work After Weekslull Session
Congress resumes work as both houses face crowded calendars and big appropriation bills. Senate and House leaders appoint committees to notify President Wilson of the opening. a joint session is set for tomorrow to hear his annual address.
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Former West Liberty resident dies in Cedar Rapids
West Liberty Iowa December 7 Mrs Donald Barnes formerly Miss Alice Maxon of this city is dead at her Cedar Rapids home according to word received Bere. She was the daughter of John Maxson who was postmaster of West Liberty for 18 years. Her father now resides in California. The plans for the funeral have not been announced here.
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War News Epitomized Shows Broad Allied Advances
A sweeping summary reports French offensive momentum across Belgium and northern France, with gains near Amientieres Alnhe and the Argonne, and German positions described as pushed back except for entrenched remnants. It notes Polishfront actions near Lodz and shifting Russian fronts, including Lody’s capture and Cracow artillery fire, with Serbian forces countering Austrian advances toward the Kolubura.
Weather note on snow and unsettled conditions
Weather report indicates rain turning to snow tonight and Tuesday with unsettled conditions. Stage 2 inches of snow expected. drivers urged to proceed with caution.
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Chicago Police Veterans Indicted in Wire Tap Scandal
Grand jury indicts Captain John J. Halpin and Lieutenant John H. Tobin with taking kickbacks in a wire tapping ring. Walter O'Brien and others face charges as authorities say police confessed to immunity deals. Halpin and O'Brien surrendered in court with bonds set at 20000 and 15000 respectively as Tobin planned to surrender later.
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Dutch Wheat Loaned to Aid Hungry Belgians
Rotterdam meeting of the Netherlands cabinet agreed to loan and deliver 10 000 tons of wheat valued at one million to Belgium for immediate use at famine hotspots. The move, welcomed by the American relief commission, comes as Holland itself suffers grain shortages.
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Victors in Lodz Fight Reported By Berlin and Paris
Berlin claims Lodz occupied after successful northern Poland fighting while Petrograd warnings say Russians still contest the city. Paris notes French superiority in Champagne and Artois and western front activity limited to artillery, with no major new offensives reported. Berlin asserts heavy Russian losses and Austro Hungarian German cooperation around Piotrkow.
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