Work Nullified By Railroads Blame For Coal Failure
Senate committee hears Dr. Garfield assign blame to transportation for coal shortages. He notes railroads hinder distribution, warns wartime needs may require government seizure of coal. Garfield cites Ohio misallocation and traffic congestion delaying 1917 production, while operators profit but relief aims to move fuel where needed. Senator Vardaman urges stronger fuel administration to curb alleged plundering by operators.
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Washington
Garfield
Ohio
Nevder
Ae Ikinas
Vardaman
Many Offenders Returned to Camp Chillicothe
Chillicothe O Lee reports that over 100 men from various regiments disappeared from Camp Sherman without leave last week. Most were captured by civil authorities and sent back. investigations seek to uncover a possible conspiracy. Offenders face severe punishment and may soon stand trial by regimental authorities.
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Chillicothe
O. Lee
Carp Sherman
Haveeen
Hackendorn Construction Company Applies for Receivership
Announcement states an application has been filed for the appointment of a receiver for Hackendorn Construction Company of Indianapolis. The firm built Adams street and Bradford bridges at Troy and Lorimer bridge in Piqua along with a large Dayton concrete project. Allegations claim contracts exceeding half a million dollars remain uncompleted due to labor shortages, with Dayton bridge troubles prompting Montgomery County officials to supply labor.
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Hackendorn Construction Company
Indianapolis
Adams Street
Bradford
Troy
Lorimer
Piqua
Dayton
Montgomery County
Prince Max of Baden warns Germany America is to be reckoned with
Prince Max of Baden issues a warning to Germany that the United States will play a decisive role in the coming affairs. He asserts that American influence cannot be ignored and urges cautious diplomacy amid growing wartime tensions.
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Germany
America
Germans Try Air Raid With American Army In Prance
German and American forces clashed near a camp as German planes attempted an air raid last night but withdrew before dropping any bombs. Patrols detected the enemy at dusk, and the attackers fled when their approach was spotted, showing uncertainty about engaging in air combat.
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Pranc
Tan
Brefore
Gerpinns Raye
Thad
George Henn Freed After Dayton Dismissal
United States Commissioner Howell in Dayton yesterday dismissed all charges against George Henn of this city for possessing liquor with unpaid tax. Evidence matched prior press reports and failed to show corroboration, leading to a formal dismissal of the case.
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United States
Howells
Dayton
George Henn
Cit
Howell
Central Powers Propose Peace Terms in Overtures
Fragmentary dispatch reports that Central Powers propose peace, requiring all belligerents pledge to a sine qua non, with a formal reply from the Kaiser and his war cabinet sent to Russia and other nations. The exact wording and context remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Copanha
Tme Central
Mike
Micuna
Son of Congressman Fess Passes Naval Exam
Charles Sumner Fess, son of Congressman Fess, from Yellow Springs, passed the navy recruit exam at the recruiting station. He is 21 and enlisted as an apprentice seaman to report to the Great Lakes naval training station in Chicago on December 27. Final action depends on his pay.
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Charles Sumner
Fess
D. Pesaire
Yellow Springs
Navy
Great Lakes
Chicago
Cincinnati
Springfield Sun
Thomas B. Love Texan Named Assistant to Secretary McAdoo
Ernest Hadsell and his son James return from Cincinnati after a long disappearance. Young Hadsell had worked in a Cincinnati packing firm but was persuaded by his father to come home. Miss Mayme Landis visits friends in Urbana for a few days.
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Ernest’ Hadsell
Sorte Anwar
Street
Cincinnati
James
Young Hadsell
Mayme Landis
Urbana
Shipbuilding Strikes Delayed War Effort Under Labors Issue
Raymond Stevens vice chairman of the Shipping Board told the Senate Commerce Committee labor troubles delayed government shipbuilding, noting 536,992 lost days since the war began. He argued for more workers and defended a Pacific coast bonus system to speed production, while resisting broad conscription of labor.
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Pacific Coast
Washington, Yee
Raymond Stevens
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce Committee
United States
Stevens
Tabor
Pacific Coast Yards
Nelson
Steven
Sherman
Strne
Mrens
Government to Operate Nation's Railroads in War
Washington declares government control of all railroads and allied steamship lines as director general McAdoo leads unification under president Wilson. Earnings guarantees to be set by Congress. security issues backed for market. Railroads to run under combined federal direction with private management continuing locally.
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Washington
Treasury
Weneral Transportation
Congress
Railroads War Board
McAdoo
Sinervision
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ander
Wiliam G. Widdo
the Treasury
Thare
Draft Board Busy In Reading And Classifying Questionnaires
The county draft board is behind in processing returned questionnaires. It takes 20 to 30 minutes to read and classify each one, so registered men should not expect a reply the next day after mailing. The work involved is tremendous and the board is doing its best.
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Heart Board
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