Great War Threats Loom On Two Fronts In Europe
London dispatch reports imminent clashes as Teuton forces mass in Cambrai France and attack Italian frontline positions along Sette Comae and the Asiago plateau. Reinforcements and new guns issued to blunt advances. A break at Piave would collapse Brenta and force Italian retreat toward Adige, while Jerusalem remains vulnerable to British encirclement. Turbulent Mesopotamian actions follow with Russian co operation helping British efforts.
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Cambrai
France
Italy
Piave River
London
Caiabrai
Gamrai
Byng
Sette Sigahoe
Asingo
Italian War Office
Sisemon
Melette_ Digallio
Asiago
Eral Byng
Venetia
Piave Line
Piave
Brenta
Adige
Jerusalem
Allenbr
Suttrom
Jaffa
Alesopotamia
Railroads and Congress face wartime control plan
A special report to Congress urges government operation or suspension of anti pooling laws for railroads during the war. It recommends rate increases, government loans, and centralization or unified management to avoid transportation breakdowns, with McChord backing strong federal oversight if the President does not take over.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Minority Report
Washington, Dee, T
Congress
Interstate Commerce
Commission
Hall
McChord
Presid
Doude
Ion
Raade Cound
Ais
Wilson
Millions of Shoes and Puttees For U S Soldiers and Sailors
Millions of shoes and puttees are being produced for U S soldiers and sailors. Workers inspect each item, with women sorting, lacing, and preparing gear. Plants operate day and night to meet government demand for footwear for troops.
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U. S
General Maurice Cites Willingness to Fight
General I B Maurice, director of opérations, notes that some forces are willing to fight. The remark appears in a report on morale and readiness during operations.
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I. B. Maurice
Ohio Dentists Organize for Free Drafted Men Care
In Cleveland on December 5 the Ohio dentists formed the National Preparedness League to treat the teeth of drafted men at no charge. Dr. W. H. O. McGhee was elected head. The league may oversee hospital units. speakers included Dr. John R. Callahan, Lt. Milton J. Damlas, Mrs. Moldenhauer Brooks, and others from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Indianapolis.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Holjenden
National Preparedness League
W. H.O. McGhee
Ohio League
John R. Callahan
Cincinnati
Milton J. Damlas
Camp Sherman
Moldenhauer Brooks
Boston
George F. Fette
Harris R. Wilson
Weston A. Price
Samuel P. Cameron
Philadelphia
Samuel BE. Pond
Worcester
Mass
McGhee
Carl D
Fuel margin rules set by Miami county fuel commission
Official circulars sent to all retail coal dealers in Miami county fix maximum margins above cost for coal sales. In Troy and Piqua the limit is 1.80 per ton. Tippecanoe City West Milton and Covington 1.70. Bradford and Pleasant Hill 1.50. all other points 1.00 plus a reasonable delivery charge. Large towns expected to allow customary allowances to customers.
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Miami County
Fuel Commission
Troy
Piqua
Tippecanoe City
West Milton
Covington
Bradford
Pleasant Hill
Book firm seeks school board control in Stark County
In Canton Ohio on December 6 officials say the American Book Company of Cincinnati is trying to influence Stark County Public Schools by backing a candidate in the upcoming county school board election. W J Pontius and J J Armstrong claim threats have been made by agents of the firm against heads not aligned with its aims.
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Canton
Ohio
American Book Company of Cincinnati
Stark County Board of Education
W. J. Pontius
County Board of Education
J.J. Armstrong
Cincinnati
Christmas Holiday Offerings in Piqua Stores
Piqua merchants showcase an excellent stock of holiday merchandise with beautified store windows. Shoppers are urged to buy now, as early birds will have the best selection. Support local commerce and spend money at home where value is sincere and binding.
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Piqua
Ohio manufacturers urge tax installment plan for war levy
A Columbus committee led by T P Linn and Col D J Ryan urged paying the new war taxes in installments. President C B McCoy of Shocton said the law imposes inequities on small manufacturers and could bankrupt many. The meeting, with about 35 attendees, stressed no hostility to government and called for relief for small firms, noting trucks taxed as luxuries burdening business needs.
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Columbus
Ohio
T. P. ‘Linn
D. J. Ryan
C. B. McCoy
Co‘shocton
Jemyth
McCoy
T. PD. Linn
United States Steel, Corporation
Linn
T. Rdahl
Cleveland
War resolution before House adopts Austrian declaration
Washington December 1 a joint resolution approved by the president and the state department declares a state of war between the United States and the Austro-Hungarian government. The measure, reported for House debate tomorrow, to be enacted with final Senate action likely late this week or early next, applies to Austria alone and aims to bring the conflict to a swift conclusion.
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Washington
State, Department
United States
Noot
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Senate
Austria
Germany
Turkey
Bulgaria
Wilson
Congress of the United States
Piezsenate
Stone
More Enlistments at Local Recruiting Office
Enlistments continue at the recruiting office with two new names added. Clyde Cail, son of G W Cail of Swanders Ohio, signs on as a chauffeur in the signal corps of the national army, while Ernest Wackler, son of E W Wackler of Troy R F D 2, joins the infantry. The deadline for voluntary enlistments nears and many inquiries are directed to Sergeant Maynor about service branches.
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Clyde] Cail
Swanders
Signal Corps
National Army
Ernest Wackler
E. W. Wackler
R.F. D
Troy
Infantry
Maynor
Ser
Wright Field to Keep Flying Operations Amid Weather Plan
Dayton report states Wilbur Wright field will not close this winter. Discussion mentioned moving flying operations to southern fields during the three winter months. Ground school will be maintained locally and flying activities may resume at Wilbur Wright field when spring weather justifies restoration.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wilbur Wright Aviation
Wilbur Wright
French Housewife Sugar Card Details From War News
Madame Renaudeau and Capt Fernand Renaudeau describe France under wartime rationing. Every household receives two lumps of sugar daily via a card system with monthly allotment. Sweets banned, pastry shops and meat shops closed two days weekly. meat may be bought if funds allow.
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Piqua
France
Madame Renaudeau
Fernand Renaudeau
Zachary Tay- Hons
England
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Renaudeau
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