Grave delays in arming troops prompt questions in Senate
Senate military affairs members press Major General Crozier on why funds for ordnance were not rapidly spent after congress authorized emergency appropriations. He cites prewar orders, advance estimates, and red tape as delays, noting readiness began with early orders and manufacturing planning before war was declared. The exchange questions timing and adequacy of prior appropriations and presidential requests.
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Minnesota Labor Strike Sparks Citywide Action
Washington reports Minnesota labor leaders urge St Paul and Minneapolis workers to return to duty amid a federal investigation order. Secretary Lawson says strikers will come back by 1 PM. guards called, martial law possible if unrest grows. Streetcar service resumes as bakery and goods deliveries accelerate ahead of schedule.
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George W. Lawson
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Wilson
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Cut in Beer to Save Vast Sum Anser in Press Ceased Wire
It reports a 30 percent reduction in alcohol and send spardels in beer as per President Wilson's proclamation for conservation. Estimated savings amount to 1,700.10 annually for St Louis breweries, with barley, rice and corn impacts totaling 749,000 and 2ad,000 bushels. Local brewer August A. Buseh says price stability unlikely, minor taste changes possible.
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Wilson
Fond Conservation
St Lonis
Alana
Bareley
Riee
Neas
August A. Buseh
Stockholm Dec ad shows 78 percent in municipal poll
A report from Bere TN Vorwaerks indicates that specialists polled seventy eight per cent of the total vote in the recent municipal elections in Stockholm. The figure marks a five per cent rise over the first election results.
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Appeal for Bandages for Soldiers Issued
New York dispatch reports Major Grayson Murphy of the American Red Cross in France warns a calamity and national distress are near if surgical dressings are not sent with all possible speed. The cablegram, issued by the American Fund forived wounded, says the need is urgent and millions of dressings are required as hundreds of hospitals across France rely on them for monthly output.
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Grayson
Murpahy
Americn Red Cruse
Theartquarters
American Fund For Iveneh
Tranes
Inquiry Opens Into Halifax Ship Collision Blame
A Canadian government inquiry began into the Halifax ship collision and resulting explosion that killed nearly 1,300. Judge Drysdale presided with witnesses from Mont Blanc, Imo, and Halifax officials. Relief from Boston arrived with supplies as relief work progresses and conditions improve.
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Justice Drysdale
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Mont Blang
Tele Fiat
Imo
1Tox
McKay
Lamedoc
Mont Blant
Alen Johansen
North Land
Boston
Lane
Garfield Warns Government Against Interference in Ohio Grain Policy
Washington administrator warns Governor of Ohio that the federal agency will not permit interference with state policy. Garfield states the office will honor existing directives while ensuring orderly administration of programs in Ohio.
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Garfield
Governo Gox
Ohio
Glatruuei
German Sea Offensive Fails in New Telegraphic Report
A London cable reports Allies claim German naval power waning as U boats are sunk faster than built. It cites improved Allied shipbuilding in Britain and America and states U boat threat diminishing under countermeasures. The piece notes high sea operations faced setbacks and suggests progress toward peace hinges on sustained production.
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England
America
Spain to Protest Sinking of Ship Claudio
Premier Albucemas said Spain would file an energetic protest with Germany over the bombardment of the Spanish steamer Claudio by a German submarine. Eight sailors were killed and others wounded as the assault struck the Claudio, which nonetheless reached port under its own steam.
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Madrid
Wednester
Albucemas
Germany
Claudio
Albucem
Monjay
U S War Edicts Stir Italians Demonstration in Parliament
In Rome on a Wednesday December 2 a large demonstration erupted in Parliament as Premier Orlando referenced America's declaration of war on Austria-Hungary. The hall and galleries applauded loudly with the public shouting Viva America Viva Italy. The five minute manifestation showed strong public support for the alliance and war stance.
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Orlando
America
Austria-Hungary
Iimutes
Record cold wave grips Iowa with heavy snow
The Associated Press reports a severe cold wave across Iowa with subzero readings statewide. Des Moines and nearby areas hit fourteen below, while Dubuque recorded five to six inches of new snow and rail service faced delays as trains ran late.
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Federal Weather Bureau
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Travis Lelaycxt
Clinton
Iowa
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Dubuque Dubuque
Portuguese Port Shelled by Sub
Lisbon authorities report Lisbon Port shelled by a German submarine. Forty shells struck and damaged several buildings before the submarine fled after being attacked by patrol boats. A number of persons were wounded.
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Portugel
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Madeiran
War dispatches report stout Russian Bolshevik battles
Paris reports heavy fighting on multiple fronts with British and French forces engaged near Amiens and Romilly Gespierag while German air activity and shelling intensify. Armistice talks loom as German and Russian fronts edge toward renewed negotiations and shifting loyalties emerge in Siberia and Rostov regions.
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Cvin Londung
Deoig
Gambrni
Dsulecourk
Memy
Paris
Cauriers Wood
Probe Defeat Near Cambrai Sets Off Gov’t Inquiry
A British government inquiry was ordered after mixed reports on the Cambrai salient actions. Premier Andrew Bonar Law defended government intelligence as exaggerated while admitting German attacks varied in scale and success. Cabinet sought a full marshal Italy report to determine proper accountability.
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Chaguort
House of Commons
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Bonar Law Sud
le Fronte
Italy
Goldier
Weather Forecast: Snow Tonight and Friday
Snow is expected tonight, with continued cold and reappearance of wintry mix into Friday. Light to moderate accumulation possible across western and central portions, with slippery conditions on untreated roads and icy patches overnight and into the morning.
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