New Rail Laws Urged by Wilson Leaders
Speaker Clark and Representative Kitchin assured President Wilson at a White House conference they would push railroad legislation during the short session that began Monday. Wilson asked that railroad bills take precedence and hinted at addressing the high cost of living as lawmakers pursue economy and a possible end to the usual two week holiday recess.
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Washington
Clark
Kitchin
House
Wilson
White House
Congress
Webb
Wilson Lights Statue of Liberty in Atlantic Harbor Ceremony
President Wilson flashed a wireless signal from the Mayflower to illuminate the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor. The event included a fleet salute, lights across the statue, and Ruth Law flying over the scene with sparks from her aircraft tail.
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Atlantic Fleet
New York
President Wilson
Bartholdi
United States
France
Mayflower's Deck As He Bashed the Signal Were Mrs. Wilson, Jules J. Jesserand
Madame Jesserand
Ruth Law
Manhattan Island
Premier of Britain backs new war cabinet plan
London reports Premier Asquith has decided to advise the King to reconstruct the Government. The crisis grows as David Lloyd George reportedly tenders resignation, signaling major political upheaval during the war.
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Britain
London
Asquith
David Lloyd-George
U S Officials Anxious Over Villa Progress
Washington officials monitor General Carranza talks and Villa activity as reports confirm Villa's capture of Chihuahua City and rebel movements across Mexico. State and War Departments scrutinize every development while awaiting the Atlantic City protocol decision.
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Washington
Carranza
Joint Commission
Atlantic City
Villa
Mexico
War Departments
Chihuahua
Teutons Advance as Central Powers Seize Key Romanian Rail Hubs
German reports say Curtea de Arges 90 miles from Bucharest and Giurgiu 40 miles away fall under Central Powers control. Von Mackensen’s forces reportedly reach Giurgiu in one day, raising fear for Bucharest as Romania withdraws toward the Arges River amid Danube crossing claims and strategic questioning of Allied plans.
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Giurgiu
London
Romania
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Giurghu
Lom Palaka
Vidin
Kalafatu
Argesiu
Giugrinu
Rumania
Russia
Poven
Srioniki
Albas
Transylvania
Speaker Clark Urges Direct Response to High Living Costs
Washington notes Speaker Champ Clark recommends buying laying hens and eating more corn and rice to curb food costs. He says government action could help but favors direct living cost remedies over federal measures, while commenting on Representative Fitzgerald's embargo bill.
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Champ Clark
Washington
Clark
Fitzgerald
Austrians Pay Respect to Their Dead Emperor
Vienna via London reports the Hofburg Chapel doors opened at 8 o clock for the public to file past the silver casket of Emperor Francis Joseph. The throng includes all classes, from rich to poor, as men and women stand shoulder to shoulder paying last respects.
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Vienna
London
Hofburg
Francis Joseph
Federal probes high cost of living coordinated by U S attorney
George W Anderson will direct investigations into the high cost of living across the country from Boston with Attorney General Gregory ordering unified efforts. The effort will span interstate commerce restraints and involve agencies like Agriculture Commerce FTC and ICC to gather data and push for unblocked trade.
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George W. Anderson
United States
Gregory
United States Attorney’s Office
Anderson
Department of Justice
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bandits Load Trains With Loot In Chihuahua City
Reports from General Usuna s scouts say Villa bandits are loading two trains with looted goods from Chihuahua City and plan to flee west on the Mexican Northwest Railroad. A cavalry column is nearby at Cuilty as Villa evacuates the city and warns locals against hiding foreigners.
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Carranza
Villa
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Usuna
Sauza
Oauna
Cuilty
Parval
Santa Rosilia
Jiminez
Hidalgo Plaza
Wilson Joins Early Christmas Shoppers in Washington
President Wilson accompanied by several secret service men walked over an hour through downtown Washington shopping district visiting various stores and making purchases.
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Washington
Wilson
Secret Service
Montana votes prohibition by large majority
Helena Montana announces that prohibition carried by a 102 776 to 73 890 vote, totaling a margin of 28 886 in the November 7 election. Official results show strong support for the measure across the state.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Prohibition
Bryan Plans Asheville Summer Home Mount Calm
William Jennings Bryan announced he would spend summers in Asheville North Carolina and build a home there next spring to be named Mount Calm He will still regard Lincoln Nebraska as his permanent home He said the arrangement lets him stay close to home while remaining available in Washington as needed.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Asheville
N. C
Mount Calm
Lincoln
Neh
Mexican envoy discusses border situation after Chihuahua rout
Washington reports Eliseo Arredondo, ambassador designate, after talks with Secretaries Lansing and Baker, believes unofficial news of Carranza forces' defeat at Chihuahua by Villa may be true and blames ammunition shortages for the setback.
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Washington
Carranza
Chihuahua
Villa
State of War Departments
Eliseo Arredondo
Lansing
Baker
Federal Reserve Warns on Foreign Treasury Bills
The Federal Reserve Board cautioned American bankers against buying foreign government treasury bills with long term obligations. Officials stressed caution to avoid locking up funds and potential inflation from renewed short term loans, amid talks of British bills backed by gold reserves for 90 days with renewals.
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Treasury
Washington
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Reserve Board
J. P. Morgan & Co
Ottawa
N. P. Davison
Morgan
Wilson
Reserve System
British Treasury
Safe travel of Austrian diplomat to U S refused
London reports the British Foreign Office definitively refused safe conduct for Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to the United States. The note cited that Austrian and German diplomatic actions abroad justify withholding consent for travel to postings.
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British Foreign Office
Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow
America
London
United States
Fresh Foot and Mouth Outbreak Feared in Midwest Markets
Kansas City and St Joseph livestock markets operated under quarantine restrictions as fear rose that foot and mouth disease had reemerged in the Middle West. Cattle shipments were admitted only for immediate slaughter under tight control.
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Kansas City
St. Joseph
Middle West
Housewives threaten egg and turkey boycott in Norfolk
Members of the Housewives League of Norfolk decide to boycott egg and turkey until local retailers cut prices to 35 cents a dozen for eggs and 40 cents a pound for turkey. The action takes effect in the latter part of this week as the group notes current prices range from 89 cents a dozen for eggs and 46 to 60 cents a pound for turkey.
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Norfolk
Housewives’ League of Norfolk
Retreat and Destruction Mark Chihuahua City Battle
Refugees report Carranza forces abandoned Chihuahua City after five days of heavy fighting led by Villa. Streets ran with casualties as dead were burned, horses lay amid shell damage, and civilians suffered amid a controversial retreat. Villa reportedly appeared in the city with crutches, seeking medicines after wounds.
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Villa
Santa Rosa Hill
Juarez
Mexico
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Zarco Avenue
Gonzales Cuellar
U. S. Sets Up Armed Rule in San Domingo
Washington reports the United States Navy proclaims a military role in San Domingo to suppress chaos and establish a protectorate similar to Haiti. Eighteen hundred Marines will maintain order and supervise native government until January elections.
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Washington
San Domingo
United States Navy
Little Republic
Haiti
President Wilson Quietly Spends Thanksgiving With Family
President Wilson passed Thanksgiving Day with his family at the White House and attended the Navy Relief Society ball at the Washington Navy Yard in the evening. He joined Mrs. Wilson at their regular Presbyterian service and declined other church invitations.
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Washington
Wilson
Navy Relief Society
Washington Navy Yard
St. Patrick's Church
Consumer in Grip of Cold Storage Trust Says Prober
New York report charges an interstate cold storage trust keeping up food prices. Commissioner Joseph Hartigan, secretary of Mayor Mitchell's committee on the cost of living, cites a 75-warehouse membership across New York and New Jersey.
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Prober
New York
Joseph Hartigan
Weights and Measures
Mitchell
Hartigan
New Jersey
York Jury Frees Winnsboro Trio
York jury frees three defendants in the Fairfield county murder trial of Sheriff Adam D. Hood on the courthouse steps at Winnsboro. The verdict was read after a long trial with hundreds in attendance and a tense courtroom atmosphere.
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Rfield
Thomas McDow
York
C. L. Blease
Columbia
J. W. Han Han
Winnsboro
John R Hart York
J. K. Henry
Fight Over Proposed Williamston County in Greenville Area
Gov Manning appointed commissioners review for a proposed new county carved from Anderson and Greenville. The survey report supports constitutional population and area requirements and finds no improper endorsements. Campaigns for and against the plan are expected to intensify among residents.
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Greenville
Manning
Williamston
New Co
Landowners Seek Bird Protection in Chesterfield County
In Olrestert county a movement to protect insect eating birds to fight boll weevil invasion has begun. Landowners are asked to sign an agreement pledging not to kill any birds during the 1916 sale season and in 1917, especially quail, as they prepare for the weevil threat.
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Columbia
Olrestert
Chesterfield
Darlington Mill Increases Flour Capacity
The board of directors of the local mill plans to raise daily output from 50 to 150 barrels per day to meet rising farmer acreage and demand. The expansion uses about 100 bushels yearly and expands capacity to boost regional supply.
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Darlington
Actio
Nurse for Rock Hill Nurses Plan City Health Program
A Rock Hill council weighs employing a community nurse under the health board, following a petition from a ladies committee led by Mrs Harry Wilson. The group urged city action at last week’s meeting, and officials expect a favorable outcome soon.
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Rock Hill
Csty
Harry Wii
Mags
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