Demobilization Talk Amid Greek Entente Pressures
Greek government signals immediate demobilization of army troops at Saloniki as entente allies push for rapid action. Paris dispatch says Athens expected to accede to entente demands, with Greek forces to be redeployed for defense. Bulgarians report activity near Cape, while French reinforcements and railway disruptions are noted.
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Drop Charges In Marion County Election Graft Case
Associated Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports that 105 of 118 defendants in Marion County election conspiracy cases had charges dropped after Special Judge W H Eichhorn granted motions by the prosecutor. The state said it lacked sufficient evidence to proceed on 13 remaining defendants, including Herman Adams and Wes Set. The first of those to go to trial was to be Ar Rucker, with Wes Set to begin.
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China President Accepts Throne Amid Opposition
Yuan Shi-kai, president of the Chinese republic, has accepted the throne after a council of state vote showed 1,592 of 4,048 eligible representatives favoring monarchy. Tong King Chung of the Viennese Republic Association outlined plans to oppose monarchy and even raise funds, while Yuan initially declined but was pressed by a petition from the council.
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Yuan Shi-hai
Chinese Republic
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Vieinese Republic Association
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South America
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Rock Island Arsenal seeks more funds for expansion
Washington officials press for increased appropriations to Rock Island Arsenal to turn it into a leading munitions factory. Representative Tavenner proposes bills totaling 15 000 for a magazine, 350 000 for a small arms cartridge plant, 250 000 for a field artillery ammunition plant, and 200 000 for expanding capacity, all referred to appropriations committees.
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Rock Island Arsenal
House Committee of Appropriations
Military Affairs Committee
Entente to Continue Campaign in the Balkans
France and Great Britain agreed to press on with the Balkans campaign and to adopt military measures to safeguard expeditionary forces at Saloniki. A wartime conference settled urgent conduct questions with War Secretary Gallieni for France and Foreign Secretary Grey and War Secretary Kitchener for Britain.
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Wihtich
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Gallieni
Grey
Kitchener
Journal Extends Greeting to Dean of Newspaperdom
The Davenport Democrat marks 56 years of publication under J. J. Richardson as editor. The piece chronicles the paper’s lineage from 1856 era Iowa State Democrat to the Davenport Democrat and Leader, noting Richardson’s long editorial leadership and national renown in the industry.
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Graft Charge Involving Austrian Baron Reported
A photograph of a 1914 letter from Baron Erich Zweidinck Von Sudentierst to the Austrian consul in New York describes nine Austrian reservists in San Francisco seeking to travel to New York and obtain neutral passports to reach Austria. U S officials confirm receipt of the letter copy but provide no comment on action.
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New York
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State Department
Murder victim identified junk dealer in Clinton area
Wealthy junk dealer Michael Neally disappeared December 1 and was found shot in the Wapsipinicon river bottoms ten miles south of Clinton. H W Bailey, who bought Neally’s business, and Doc Thompson are under arrest. Coroner sets inquest for this afternoon. Also: Senator Owen proposes an amendment to prevent any war of aggression without popular vote approval.
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Michael Neally
Wapsipinicon River
H.W. Bailey
DM McNeally
Doc" Thompson
Bailey
Kellogg
McNeally
Washington, D. C
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Oklahoma
Vessel San Juan Held for Search by Cruiser
The San Juan of the New York and Porto Rico line was held up and searched by a Turkish cruiser while bound from New Orleans to San Juan Porto Rico. Two second class passengers, William Guardevods and Fritsch Lothar, residents of New Orleans, were removed. The San Juan carried the American flag and follows the Camaro and Carolina in being searched this week. The exact search location and cruiser name were not stated.
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New Orleans
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Porto Rito
William Guardevods
Fritsch Lothar
Sam Juan
American note on sinking of Italian steamer Ancona reaches Vienna
American note demanding disavowal by Austria Hungary and reparation for American lives is delivered to the Austrian foreign office in Vienna. The text will be released by the Department in Washington to Monday morning newspapers.
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Ancona
Vienna
Liebknecht Prosecution Again Reported by German Authorities
Paris dispatches say German military authorities may reopen proceedings against Karl Liebknecht socialist Reichstag member. Sanction from the Reichstag required. prior orders barred writings and attendance at most political meetings, with exceptions for the Reichstag and Landtag. Later reports claimed the move was halted, then renewed tensions followed party dissension over peace policy.
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Retel
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Landtag
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Lievknecht
Germans flee from Lemberg amid fear of disease
A December 11 report via London says Austro German forces are evacuating Lemberg the capital of Galicia to avoid panic as an outbreak of scurvy spreads. Military authorities decided to withdraw to protect civilians and prevent disorder in the city.
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Viray
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London
Lemberg
Galicia
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Peace prospects in German attitude amid Taichstag speech
Paris papers interpret Dr von Bethmann Hollweg's Taichstag remarks as signaling a hidden wish for peace. Gabriel Hanotaux notes Germany's plan appears evident while the chancellor touts strength, and socialists are urged toward peace proposals via neutral international links.
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Germany
Gabriel Hdnotaux
Figaro
Ireland
Chicago Art Institute Robbed of Valuables
Robbers bound three watchmen and entered the Chicago Art Institute on Michigan Boulevard early today, escaping with a valued collection of rare jewels worth an estimated 30 to 35 thousand dollars. The items, donated two years ago by LaArne W. Noyes, included opal and diamond pieces. entry was gained via a skylight with a rope, damage concentrated in the north wing.
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Art Institutes of Chicago
Michigan
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Peace Council Split Over Labor Peace Ties
A quarrel within the national labor peace council splits factions amid probes into Franz Von Rintelen’s alleged plan to incite strikes in ammunition factories. Officials say inner German sympathizers used the council for strike propaganda while officials offer mass information to federal investigators. L. Py-Btraube and Samuel Gompers are named as key witnesses in New York hearings.
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Peace Council
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Sailor Wounded in Sea Attack Reported
Washington reports a Russian submarine attacked the American steamer Petrolite near Alexandria. One sailor wounded, ship examined and provisions seized before rescue. Italian vessels search for survivors of or wreckage from the steamer Communiaw, while Rome rumors say it was not sunk. Consul Mason at Algiers confirms Petrolite arrival at 7 am December 11. Ambassador Page notes Italian search in the Mediterranean.
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Iowan Faces Term in Penitentiary
Edward Wegener, former Valley Junction saloon keeper, faces penitentiary for burglary and robbery of Charlie Ayleworth, a Valley Tupelien wealthy citizen, on October 9, 1814. Jury verdict of guilty returned. sentence to be passed December 38. Charles Lavellier already in state penitentiary for active offense.
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Lensey Wire
Des Moines
Edward Wegener
Valley Junction
Chariey Ayleworth
Valley Tupelien
Courtaigh
Guilety
Carles Lavellir
Retreat Covered By Artillery As Bulgarians Advance
Report from Sofia says French and British forces fall back as Bulgarians seize multiple positions. French troops concentrate near Petrovo and Demirkapju while battles resume on Petrové Marovka front. Allied rear guard near Alessia reports 100 prisoners as Vardar defenses crumble.
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Valandovo
Logging contractor killed at Duluth
Relatives of W D Fones a logging contractor who was found dead here Thursday are expected to arrive today from Mendota Iowa A sister Louise Wallace of that city was located by the Knights of Pythias officers Jones member Coroner McComb says inquest will be held as death appears accidental from a fall from a high wall Breaker is burned Eight hundred men and boys displaced at the Dyholh Coal company breaker in Scranton Pa details from Associated Press wire
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Weather notes for Illinois and Iowa forecast
Illinois sees snow flurries possible in extreme northeast tonight with colder temperatures. Sunday mostly cloudy and slightly colder with a chance of light snow in extreme northeast areas. Iowa expected cloudy and colder tonight with probable snow across extreme northeastern counties and generally faint conditions on Sunday.
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