Snowstorm floods the East crippling trains and travel
A massive nor’easter buried the eastern states with heavy snow and high winds. Trains stalled and crews struggled to clear lines from New York to Boston as passengers endured delays, with reports of casualties and widespread power feed wire breaks disrupting service. Former President Taft rode out delays at Grand Central as the storm raged.
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Boston
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Howard Elliott
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New England Steamship Company
Albany
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Trenty
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River View Military Academy
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Montreal
Wiezaridla
Republican Convention Set For June Seventh
A committee discusses moving the Republican nominating convention to June seven to precede the Democrats. Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and San Francisco were noted as possible sites with Chicago seen as a leading contender. The full committee must approve the subcommittee’s recommendation before a final decision.
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Ghicago
May lead suffragists election at national convention
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, who recently resigned NAWSA presidency, may be persuaded to accept a denomination at the forty seventh annual convention in Washington. Mrs James Lees Laidlaw is also spoken as a likely candidate, with Mrs Laidlaw active in New York State as Manhattan chairman of the suffrage party.
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
Washington
James Lees Laidlaw
Laidiaw
New York State
Manhattan
Te Woman's Sufitage
Badgers Given Good Places By Mr Mann
Washington Dec. 14 Republicans in the house received committee assignments today. Mr Mann, Republican leader, disclosed that veteran Wisconsin members Cooper and Esch would serve as ranking on foreign affairs and interstate and foreign commerce respectively. Frear and Frear allies win promotions, while new and returning members gain placements on river and harbors, public lands, and appropriations committees. The report notes likely early battles on preparedness bills as committees push readiness measures.
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Appropriations
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Old “Places
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Miller
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Kennedy
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Longworth
Chothaus
Panei
New York
Impeachment Proceedings Against NY District Attorney
Washington dispatch reports Representative Buchanan reading articles of impeachment against Snowden Marshal, U S Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Charges include neglect of duties, failure to prosecute cases violating federal and state eight hour laws, and neglect to prosecute ship owners exporting explosives on vessels to foreign belligerents. Also accused of public slander and neglect to prosecute notorious violations of law in various cities.
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Burhansan
Marshall
New York
Speeches by La Follette in Wisconsin tour dates
The Northern Madison dispatch notes Senator La Follette will speak in Menomonie Baldwin and Black River Falls this week. Former Assemblyman J. Millar will present at Menomonie with arrangements by Gearme and Couper. He spoke at Faraven last night and will address Rat and Monowd tonight and Wednesday night.
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Den
Senator Facalistic
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Gearme
Couper Ana Ijn Hist
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Fapaven
Rat
Stolen grain case ends in federal court sentence
Arthur Levenson of Superior and Van Touree were found guilty in federal court of possessing stolen grain. Levenson was fined 3750 or one year in Leavenworth prison. his attorney said the fine would be paid.
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Wis
Arthur Leverson
van Toure
Eme Das
Fe Levenworth
Levenson
Attor Iave
Day's War Summary From Balkan Fronts
Reports from Berlin claim Bulgarians drove Anglo French forces from Serbia and shattered the Ulterior Front. French battalions reportedly routed and commanders captured as Vardar sector sees heavy fighting. Greece protests to the Entente, while Germany asks Athens about Greek neutrality. News from Vienna centers on Austro-Hungarian reaction to US vote results and cabinet timing. War-news shortage blamed on disrupted land cable routes.
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Vienna
Europe
Iris Fuplas
Necedah City Section Burned Threatens Juneau County
Necedah area within Juneau County faced a fire danger as a section of the city burned, according to local reports. The blaze prompted fears of widespread damage to nearby residences and infrastructure, with authorities working to control the blaze and assess the extent of loss in the area.
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Wis. Dee
Juneau
Strike on Chicago by Bell railway workers halts freight
A 640 member Bell railway of Chicago strike disrupted freight including Christmas goods and war supplies for Europe. Engineers firemen and switchmen walked out after the company canceled midline passenger service amid dispute over work at Clearing. The walkout affects trains serving the Chicago area and draws in support from railway brotherhoods.
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Dee
Pacific Coast
Europe
Bell Railway of Chicago
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Chicago
Thirisen
Brotherhoods of Engineere
Clearing
Bel Line
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Rompany
Washington
Equity Meet at Wausau Opens National Union
National Union of the America Society of Equity opens in Wausau Wisconsin with about 100 delegates from eleven states attending. Mayor John Ringel gives welcome, S B Robertson of Oxenburg Kentucky replies, KR M Crim of Hudson Wisconsin presides. James Monahan of St Paul speaks on cooperation. H G Tank reports year end. Banquet planned with local associations at Hotel Benin.
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Wausau
Wis
National Unies of the America Society of Equity
Momiss
Aten
John Ringel
S. B. Robertson
Oxensburg
KR. M. Crim
Hudson
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Anérrron
SL Paul
Equity Cooperative Exchange
Ave & Talk
St. Paul
James Monahan
H. G. Tank
Wavsaw Advancement Ars jSociation
Wavsan Matchants and Manufacturers Association
Hotel
Benin
Telephone lines linked after storm disruption
Madison Dec. 14 The railway commission ordered a physical connection between the Merton Telephone and Pewaskeer Telephone company at Pewaskes. Prior to February last year two companies had a physical connection but the main line was knocked down by a storm and never repaired.
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Merton Telesphone
Pewenker Telephone Company
Pewaskes
German Bomb Plots Alleged by Evidence
San Francisco dispatch reports government evidence from German plots indictments against Baron George Wilhelm von Brincken G C Stowies an agent and Mrs Margaret Cornell for conspiracy to destroy commerce by bomb arson and murder through ship destruction in North American routes. Evidence presented via Van Koolbergen details how agents coordinated to breach neutrality laws and disrupt Allied shipping with timed detonations and clockwork devices. A separate note covers diplomacy and interviews on naval matters tied to Austria Hungary and American ships in the Atlantic.
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Cal
Johannes Heyrikus van’ Koula
Canada
Kuylbergen
India
George Wilhelm von Brincken
Gerrigan
Margaret Cornell
Crewler
van Tiealersen
von Bracken
Governo
Cozalatm
Fox‘penses
van Roosbergen
United States
Saent
van" Koolbereen
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Ancona Tase
Washington
Preparedness Debate At Lyceum Society Meeting
On Saturday evening the Lyceum Society of the Oshkesh Normal School will present President Wilson's Polles on Preparedness in three parts The Provisions by Harden The Javits by Mix and The Advantages by Kriff Mekoaner A reading by Mrs Rugs and parliamentary drill will close the program The meeting last evening drew members and several visitors The debate on State Socialism versus Free Government was won by the affirmative with Mes sers Messager Wetles Kocher and Anderson taking the affirmative side Other program items included a duet by Miss Tiewalt and a reading by Miss Heden
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Lyceum Society
Qshkesh Normal Scheool
Wilson
Harden
Rugs
Pariamentary Dei
Lyceum
Thera de Fatto
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Messager
Wetles
Willie Messrs
Kocher
Anderson
Miness Tiewalt
Oshkosh Plans Aid for Negro Church Collection
A recent Oshkosh ministerial announcement outlines a plan to aid the African American church. Funds gathered at the latest event will be managed by the Oshkosh Ministerial Association treasurer to support the revival and welfare of the colored church amid reports of financial strain.
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Oshkosh Ministerial Association
Tabet
Oshkosh Peonle
Agateratt
Weather Forecast For Wisconsin Tonight And Tomorrow
Forecast for Wisconsin indicates chilly conditions tonight with light snow flurries in western regions. Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing with a gradual warm trend by midweek and a mix of clouds and occasional sun in the north.
Teutons Scrutinize Greek Aid Efforts in Balkans Clash
British and Allied reports from London dated December 14 cite a Balkan campaign deemed a failure. Bulgarian and Austro German forces push toward Salonika while Serb retreat toward Montenegro unfolds. Greek shipping disruptions and Greek Navy aid constraints affect supplies as Austro Hungarian troops advance in southern Montenegro and the Balkans pivot toward Salonika.
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Balkans
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Gievgeli
Raumes
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