Illness of Premier to Halt Plans During War Crisis
A chaotic wartime scene as Premier Lloyd George suffers a severe chill and cancels a Buckingham Palace audience. The government plans to prosecute the war are outlined, with Bonar Law and other cabinet members preparing to seek re election and assume offices as ministers adjust to governance.
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Due
Lloyd-George
Buckingham Palace
Hia
Killex George
Linyd-George
House of Commons
Klog
Neve
Hopad
Y Bonar Law
Tha Lous
Andrew Uonar Law
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Minkery
Alan
Palnea
Home of Commons
Shero Mourborn
House of Rominonx
Ft Tx
Promfor Aaquith
Fotloworms
Iabor
Moembora
Aldo
Labor Party
Blackmail Probe Involving Colonel Lambert Reported
Federal officials investigate a possible blackmail plot targeting Colonel John Lambert, Jolie, and Mrs Lilian Cornell. Attorney Michael A Kloby allegedly directed a $200,000 alienation suit brought by Roger Cornell. No final charges announced.
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Chicago
Odorn
John Lambert
Xteo
Andor
Magnnet
Michael A. Kloly
Mra
Lilian Cornell
Roger 3. Cornell
Lamvort
Lo Misning
Effelais Jocato
Cornel
Major General Sharpe cites 25 million deficit in mobilization
Washington December 11 Major General Sharpe quartermaster general told the house military committee that the war department faced a 25 000 000 deficit not due to ordinary expenses but to border mobilization and predict that if the National Guard remained at strength of 75 000 the department would likely adjourn.
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Washington, D. C
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House Military Committee
War Department
National Guard
Immigration Debate Shuts Senate Doors Behind Closed Session
Senate doors closed on immigration dispute as Senator Works attacks an amendment tying U S policy to Japan. Lodge calls the move awkward but prefers no fix that worsens relations, while critics warn excluding Asiatic immigration could hinge on the gentleman's agreement with Japan.
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U.S
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Works
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Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Worker
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Deutschland Reaches Home The Dawlschland Returns to Germany
Berlin dispatch notes the Deutschland, fast homeward from the United States, arriving off the Weser mouth at noon Sunday. Eastern forwarding officials and the North German Lloyd crew greet the news. talks of another trip and possible docking in New London in January circulate amid storms and shipyard orders.
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Dawlschland
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Conn
Eastern Forwarding Company
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Minfe
Alther
Mnather Aubinaring
Tl Fa
Grovedora
Germany Accused of Violating U S Pledge Over Sussex Incident
An early report claims Germany breached its pledge to the United States related to the Sussex affair and the torpedoing of a vessel. Washington awaits fuller information for the next step, likely a formal note.
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Domncomont
Atte
Aix Amertentia
Germany
United States
Arabia
Nue
Atria
Plan to Port Embargo Plea Aims to Force Grocers’ Halt
The National Association of Retail Grocers considers an embargo on 80 percent of essentials including flour and canned goods to curb rising prices. Frank B. Connolly of San Francisco will present petitions urging President Wilson to enforce the embargo across forty states. Federal inquiry into wholesale and retailer pricing is also underway.
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Phuy
Chicago
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National Association of Retail Grocers
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Frank B. Connolly
San Praneisco
Nesachtien
Sommlon
Federal
Krocers
Ohn
H. Sehafor
Davenport
Provident
The
Grocers’ Association
Revolt grows in Egypt amid Greek entente pressure
Telegrams from Athens indicate a revolution in the Cyclades with Crete and Hydra under Entente influence. Notes from London suggest Greece faces stern demands, including mobilization, loss of entente control, and removal of the Venizelist authorities as Abedaye and others depart Athens.
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London
Dee
Telegrimsa
Nera
Athens
Cyelides
Cree
Explosion at Russian ammunition plant kills about a thousand
Russian news reports say a new explosion hit an ammunition factory in Lit Sitanala, killing around 1,000 workers. The factory was destroyed and the death toll is unsettled.
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Berlin
Ly Wireless
Sayville
N. Y
Overseus
Rusafia Newspiper
Rech
Rosh Re
Lit Sitannala
Factory blast in Peterboro kills eight workers
An explosion at the Quaker Otte buildings in Peterboro Ontario today killed eight and injured ten others. The blast caused about 1 million dollars in damage to employer property as fire destroyed the plant.
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Paterboro
Ont
Moslon
Otte
Avex
Chicago Police Chief Hero of Many Encounters
Charles C Healey chief of police of Chicago has endured extensive injuries during thirty years of service. A major bone in his body was broken twice and he has suffered broken ribs a shattered wrist and multiple cuts from knives and clubs. Rumors of resignation persist but Mayor Thompson had not asked him to resign as of today.
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Charles C. Healey
Chienka
William
Hale Thompson
Polee
Idw Duttox
Roth Thighe
Ave Wipe
Gallus
Bout
Thera Injurica
Monley
Roxien
Eowill
Alr,itegley
Plot to Smuggle Chinese Into U S Nabs Deserter
Federal immigration officers and Duluth police report the arrest of Richard Bhukle a Canadian navy deserter who allegedly helped plot smuggling Chinese laborers into the United States. The plan involved bringing Chinamen via small boats across Lake Erie near Buffalo and the man will be held for Buffalo immigration authorities.
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Prana
Duluth
Minn
Voc
Richard Bhukle
Asaprt
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Jio
Counterfeiter 18 Caught With Goods
Bloomington reports a suspect arrested Sunday on counterfeiting charges. Mahan, held to the federal grand jury by United States Commissioner Herr, after raid found mold fragments and coins. Authorities traced the operation to a Sunday note about a furious nickola era oriented here.
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Mahan
Federal
United States
Herr
France Forms War Council Amid Government Shakeup
An escape from the article notes France forming a war council of ministers and officials as Briand reshapes the administration. The move aims to unify ministries, expel congealed methods, and push reforms while a confidence vote in the chamber awaits after the new government forms.
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Fretayers
Naw
Mmikea
England
Briand
Thapr
Petain to Succeed Joffre Said in Allied Command Change
Washington dispatch reports private Paris rumors about a secret push to elevate General Petain to supreme command of all western allied forces after radical organizational changes. Meanwhile Berlin said artillery duels on both sides of the Somme intensified with blasts near Butte Du Mesnil and Van Quois as battles continued in Champagne and the Argonne.
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Deputex
Petain
Verdun
Joffre
Supreme Command
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Aanal
Wnt
Potain
Utila
Berlin
Dan
Wirclom
Sayville
Somme
Butte du Mesnil
Champagne
van Quois
Argonne
Sensational Cotton Break After Government Estimate
A dramatic cotton market drop followed the government estimate of 11,511,900 bales for this season. The price fell sharply within minutes, with March dropping about 93 points or nearly $5 per bale. Other months also slid, including July, as the market reacted to the report.
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New Orleans
Liu
Supreme Court Upholds IPC Injunction On Tank Cars
The Supreme Court ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission cannot compel railroads to supply tank cars to shippers. The Pennsylvania Railroad injunction blocking enforcement of the ICC order was upheld, leaving carriers not required to furnish the cars.
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Angociated Press
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce
Supreme Court Sets Adamson Right of Way Case for January
Chief Justice White announced the court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Adamson right of way act on January 8. The government team includes Solicitor General Davin and others. Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad and associated parties are represented. A postponement to after January 1 could affect those involved, with railroads keeping accounts to pay workers if unconstitutional.
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Washington, D. C
Dec
Adamson
Supreme Court
Juatien Walte
Davin
Pilahoma
Gutrallrond
U. S
Anklamitt
G. Carrol Todd
Marvin Underwood
Frank Hagerman
Walker D. Hines
New York
Counbril
Arthur Miller
Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Deel
Alan
Department of Juaticon
Nulrond
Adamson Hiw
Raitronda
Anor
Wat Ie
Congress
Half Million Men Loss in Romanian Campaign
The military critic of the Overseas News reports half a million Romanians lost, with about one sixth of their army captured or killed since Romania entered the war. Front lines shortened by over 40 miles, front extended from the Predeal region to Ortava near the Danube, and the area conquered by the German forces nears 20,0000 square miles. Significant Russian offensive cited, aiming to disrupt northern Romanian forces, but declared to be in vain.
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Gince Roummadia
Overgens
Ortava
Dame
Sinwla
Danube
Uly
Privonera
O— Srograd
London
War Office
Rimuniana
Placehu-Mirty
Nobrudin
Plocehtt
Wallachia
Kevernd Knomedren
Youterdas
Subodel
Sinking of French Destroyer Reported in Collision
Berlin reports French destroyer Yatagan sunk after colliding with a British transport amid wartime losses. The 307 ton vessel, 167 feet long, launched in 1900, carried one nine pound gun, eight powder charges, and two torpedo tubes.
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Berlin
Dac
Sayville
Nys
Aix
Rumanian Front News Amid Balkan Battles
Reports from the Macedonia front describe Romanians repelling invaders and regaining positions after Teutonic pressure. Allied advances and counterattacks are noted along the Danube and near Plocentfi, with significant fighting reported in Moldavia and Wallachia.
The Weather Jown Partly Cloudy Tonight and Tuesday
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with a drop in east and central areas. Temperatures will be colder tonight and rise slightly on Tuesday, especially in the southern portion.
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