Eastern Roads Win 5 Percent Freight Rate Increase
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a five percent rise in freight rates on all tall roads north of the Potomac and east of the Mississippi, with some lines and commodities receiving partial or broader increases. The decision, diverged on heavy charges, maintains existing differentials and allows specific class and regional rate boosts, to help railroads facing wartime contingencies. The panel emphasized the war's disruption and the need to keep transportation as a fundamental, reliable service.
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Washington, D. G
T Id
Marian
Clements
Ufe
Te Ie
T Terstate Commerce Commission
Texylate
Asul
Commission
Everiers
Potomac
Ohio
Mississippi
Poxtomac
New England
Oltichis
Partners of Santa Claus appeal for clothing and food
Community appeal urges clothes food and fuel for needy Muscatine families this Christmas season. The Santa Claus partners seek cash donations and perishable supplies to aid about 300 children and many families. Readers are asked to help distribution through donations or by becoming Santa godfathers or godmothers.
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Santa Criux
Hts
Christman Srifte
Christina
Chan
Mel Ang
Santa Claus
Christus Council
Maunly
Nichols
Kiddlex
Sonts Claus
Lake pollution menace to health in Great Lakes waters
Dr Blue of the Public Health Service warns that pollution of the Great Lakes and tributaries by vessels threatens health and typhoid control. He urges purification of drinking water and details yearlong efforts to eradicate plague and study typhoid trends, noting rural sanitation and safer drug use statistics.
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Worhington
D. C
Great Lakes
Cen Aval Fuport Blue
Bag Public Health Service
Dr. Blue
Treaelatin Yeasela
United States
Cheat
Nite
Jlittle Rensons
Pif. Priedman
Legielario
Blue Saga
Dellef
German Raiders Sunk Warships Report Emerges
An Amsterdam dispatch relays a German official claim that British destroyers attacked the German raiding squadron off the coast and that one destroyer was sunk while another was badly damaged. The British admiralty denies any British warship loss. The report notes Hartlepool lingered in attention as German raids prompt more evacuations.
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Careociated
Press
Tention
Amsterdam
Reuters Telegram Company
Watch
Anouhor
Doon
England
Hartlepool
Trisons
Ierald i Berlht
Buin
British Losses In Fight Were Small
Buenos Ayres reports the Argentine cruiser San Martin met the British cruiser Carnarvon in port after the December 8 action. The German squadron suffered four dead and fifty six wounded, with all wounded remaining aboard. British ships opened fire at 12 100 yards then fought at 8 000 yards before disengaging.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
San Martin
Golfa Nuevo
Carnarvon Wit
Wilton land deal closes with 212 acres sold
Wilton Iowa December 18 A large land ren was closed this week making T M McGrew of Louisa county owner of 212 acres near Gladwin belonging to W I Blanchard of Wilton and L Giesler of Muscatine The consideration was 159 00 per acre totaling 19 800 The deal was arranged by Frank Blanchard.
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Wilton
T. M. McGrew
Louisa County
Gladwin
W. I Blanchard
L. Giesler
Muscatine
McRe
Frank Blanchard
War News Epitomized By Allied Reports From Front
Allied statements claim slow German advance in France and Belgium with limited gains and recaptured trenches. French claims of progress echo elsewhere but some reports of captured prisoners in the Argonne and a disputed Belgian coast are noted. British ships, Turkish fortifications, and Austro-Hungarian defeats are reported as part of a broader global war update.
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France
Belgium
Westende
Nieuport
Germibns
Argonne
Egypt Declared British Protectorate Over Egypt
Cairo reports Egypt is placed under British protection as war effects Turkey’s suzerainty ends. Britain will defend Egypt and safeguard its inhabitants and interests. Sir Arthur Henry MacMahon appointed as high commissioner for Egypt.
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London
Egypt
Turkey
Egyne
Arthur Henry MacMahon
Weather Cast for Weathers Town Tonight and Saturday
Generally fall and colder tonight and Saturday with unsettled east portion tonight. Temperature at Muscatine at 7 o clock 24 degrees. River stage 2 feet 4 inches.
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Muscatine
French Claim Advances In Belgium And Alsace
The French war office reports December 17 as a day of gains in Belgium with successful counterattacks. In Arras region they took savera trenches near Auchy and Bussy. near St Laurent and Blangy the front extended over a kilometre. In Tracy Le Val Alsace and Champagne heavy artillery won advantages. in Argonne Germans assaulted but were repelled. Berlin celebrated a Polish victory while denials and mixed messages followed from Berlin and Paris.
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Belgium
Regnion
Arras
Savera
Auchy
J. Bussee
Laurent
Blangy
Tracy-Le-Val
Alsie
Champagne
Argonne
Four de Parie
St. Ehilbert
Unemployed Rob Seattle Riot Strikes Lunchroom and Market
Two hundred unemployed men stormed a Seattle lunchroom on Secqgod avenue and Cherry street, seized food, then attacked Westlales Market. Police captured one man at the scene and arrested others at the market. Rioters damaged windows and plaster, drenched corridors, and used water to create a soggy mess. Aerial fear and chaos marked the incident as inmates refused hotel admission and banners mocked unemployment. Industrial Workers of the World literature was offered to officers.
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Wasa
Secqgod Avenue
Cherry Street
Westlales
Hotel Liberty
Washington Street
Industrial Workers of
le World
Emden Crew Captured By British Warships After Pacific Raids
British warships have captured crew members of the German cruiser Emden who escaped to sea after its destruction near Cocos Island. The Emden’s survivors, who manned a commandeered schooner Aysha, reportedly raided a Pacific collier after reaching the area near the Philippine Islands. Reports indicate they seized the collier Exford and mounted two Maxim guns, though official confirmation is lacking.
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Emden
Contos
Tand
Sydney
Cocos Island
Tokio
Pmden
Cocos
Wmden
Tnder
Jent
Muerck
Manita
Pacific
Malacta
Jojo
Malacca
Jolo
Philippine Islands
Warsaw
Carpathians
Hungary
Galicia
Lemberg
Miawa
East Prussia
Navy defense plan shown as failing to mobilize ships
Representative Gardner pressed for a national defense inquiry and warned the navy is woefully short of ships and manpower. He cited 12 battleships in cold storage, 15 cruisers, 22 destroyers, 78 torpedo boats, and a large shortfall in enlisted men, urging Congress to fund the general naval board’s ship-building plan and aviation needs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Remy
Gardner
Shehowe
Iaval
Special
General Naval Board
Daniels
Congress
Naval Board
General Board
Navy
Aero~ Plane Board
Bristol
Naval
Danielg
Aircr
Hennah Coolk
Adaita Straus
Nevada
Oklahoma
Fletcher
Pletcher
Germany
C. E. Vreeland
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