Fergus Decision Causes Tax Rise in Illinois
The Illinois Tax Commission met to raise the state tax rate from 48 to 55 cents for the upcoming year to cover extraordinary expenses including foot and mouth disease costs and other appropriations. Governor Dunne released a statement detailing $4,784,300 in extraordinary expenses and noted if not for these costs the rate would have fallen to 36 cents, with further adjustments possible after a potential special session.
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Supreme Court
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Fergus Et
Russell
Fergus Et. al
Russell Et
Recall of German attaches asked by state dept
Washington announced formal recall of Captain Boy Ed and Captain Von Papen the German naval and military attaches due to improper military matters. Newark reports a second attempt to see Boy Ed and Von Papen failed as they were not available or located.
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Washington
State Department
von Papen
Lansing
Boy-Ed
von ©Pen
Newark
Bay-Ed
Bay- Ed
Wall Street
Springfield veto tops year end Senate action
Springfield Ill Dec 3 Gov Dunne announced approval of 35 senate bills from the special session of the Timets general assembly. amendments to earlier laws were passed while a bill creating a centennial commission was vetoed as unconstitutional by the Attorney General Lucey. an appropriation for the commission was also vetoed for the same reason.
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Springfield
Ill
Dunne
Senate
Timets General Assembly
Lucey
Steamer Wires 70 Frisco for Help
The Sheaiies Trequois and tug Dauntless were ordered to assist the Minnesota, 760 miles south of San FY, after wireless reports of disabled machinery and crew trouble. Minnesota, sailing from Seattle with 16,000 tons of foodstuffs for London, was to be sold. It was the largest freighter flying the American flag.
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San
Prison warden expands honor system into three classes
Warden Zimmer of the state prison announced a rework of the existing honor system. Under the new plan there will be three classes of prisoners bad, fair and good. Privileges will depend on the class their conduct earns for them.
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Ith
Dee
Zimmer
Allen
1916 Missouri Valley tennis and track meet details
In Des Moines Drake University will host the Missouri Valley tennis championship next May while the Missouri Valley track meet is set at the Athletic field of Mid State College. The event dates are fixed with $1 reference noted in the report.
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Missouri Valley Conference
Drake
University At Des Moines
Missouri Valley
Midoeath
Colemntiin
US to expel foreign officials over harmful acts
Washington reports that Secretary Lansing announced trusted German and Austrian officials, including Von Bernstorff and Von Papen, may be expelled for actions harming US interests. The move, approved by President Wilson, targets diplomats viewed as meddling with naval and military affairs and attempts to influence neutrality laws. The State Department also considers recalling Austrian consul general Nirber and other Teutonic embassy officials amid ongoing complaints and speculation about German opinion.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
Wilson
State Department
von. Bernstorff
Hamlur - American Line
New York
Germany
Department
Wias
Alexander von. Nirber
Austria
Bov-Ed
von. Papen
U.S
State
Teutonic
Vor Papen
Boy- Ed
London Reveals British Seizure of Hocking and Genesee
London confirms the British government has requisitioned the steamers Hocking and Genesee of the American Trans-Atlantic Steamship Company. The action is temporary and aims to centralize prize court proceedings in London. Halifax reports explain orders issued under prize cases rules. Neutral ships may be requisitioned before prize court review, a move seen as lawful under international law with historical Civil War precedent.
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London
Hocking
Genesee of
American Trans-Atlantic Steamship. Company
Trans-Atlantic Steamship Company
Halifax
N.S
Hambhorn
Imade Public Today
Coun
San 1
Neutrail
England i
Zamora
Samuel Evans
United States
Crown
Ambassador Page Seeks Protest Over Vessel Requisition
Washington reports Ambassador Page in London instructed to protest strongly to Britain over the requisitioning of American Trans Atlantic vessels without prize court proceedings. Pending his report, no further action will be taken by the department. Once received, Secretary Lansing is expected to draft a protest note demanding prompt disposition of any case against vessels flying the American flag through regular prize court proceedings.
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Washington
Ambassador Page
London
Trans- Atlantic Company
Department
Lansing
Hearing concludes in Central Pacific Southern Pacific dissolution case
In St Louis on December 3 arguments ended in the government bid to unwind the Central Pacific from the Southern Pacific system. After final briefs due December 13, three circuit judges Walter Hymon William C Hook and John E Carkwid will begin final consideration of the petition for dissolution. Edward F McClennen argued for the government in rebuttal of Southern Pacific counsel.
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ST. Louis
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific Railway
Southern ‘Pacific
Walter Hymon
St. Paul
William C. Hook
Leavenworth
John E. Cark
Clarke Chosen Senate President Pro Tempore by Democrats
Senator James P Clarke of Arkansas was chosen today for president pro tempore of the Senate by the Democratic caucus defeating Senator Pomerene of Ohio by 28 to 23. Pomerene urged not to re elect Clarke over his ship purchase revolt. caucus ended harmonious as Clarke faction victory loomed over cloture.
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Washington
James P. Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Clarke
Pomrene
Ohio
Pomerene
Senator Clarke
Fletcher
Florida
Martin
Swanson
Virginia
Pomérene
Kern
Walsh
Montana
Stone
Reed
Missouri
Will
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Soldiers in Church in Rome Adopt Military Chaplains
In Rome on December 3, observers note soldiers serving at altars in small churches. Initially resented, crowds learned these men are priests in military roles, prompting acceptance and preference over regular clergy in many parishes.
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Rome
Italy
War Traces. Removed. Paris Rail Journey Reveals No Signs
A traveler by rail from Nancy to Paris notes little remains of the vast campaigns both armies waged along the Champagne front. From the car window no clear evidence shows the retreat and advance that once marked the countryside, though distant forest hills and ridges mark the ongoing conflict beyond the Orgonne.
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Paris
Nancy
Champagne
Orgonne
Shielding the Big Rail King in Grand Trunk Deal Trial
New York, Dec 3. Testimony at the trial of eleven former New Haven directors showed steps by Charles S. Mellen to secure a traffic agreement with Grand Trunk Railway of Canada amid a Sherman Act probe. Subpoenas surfaced Nov 21, 1912, as negotiations neared approval, with Mellen admitting efforts to keep J. P. Morgan out of the mess. Evidence indicated expansion of the inquiry to a broader New England transportation monopoly, prompting attempts to limit focus to the Grand Trunk matter. The government plans further testimony, with potential witness calls to Taft and Wickersham.
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New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Charles S. Mellen
Grand’ S Trunk Railway of Canada
United States
New Haven
Wilson
Grand Jury
Grand Trunk
New
Haven
Mellen
Udist
Wise
Grand ‘Trunk
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Providence
Vermont
New Hampshire
Morgan’s
London- Northern
Grand
Edson J. ‘Chamberlain
Alfred We
Smithers
Edward R
Ledyard
Robbins
Washington
Wickersham
Pres. Taft
Taft
Mr. Wickersham
Serbian Minister Denies Serbia May Capitulate
Rome dispatch notes M. Ristich, Serbian minister to Italy, denies rumors of capitulation. He says Serbia and its government are resolved to fight to the end with allies, promising a fresh army of 200,000 men and urging arms and ammunition supplies.
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Rome
Giordal D' Italia
M. Ristich
Italy
Serbia
Balkans War News Weighs On Diplomats In Europe
Dispatches from Athens and Paris report Monastir occupied and Serbs evacuated. Reports differ on Greek entente relations while Balkan fighting slows. London notes limited progress as nations await peace talks and German political standoff.
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Serbia
Monastir
Serbi
Montenegro
Bulgaria
France
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Germany
Rustchuk
Danube
Romania
Creek Commercce
Reichstag
Heas
Europe
Ford peace expedition sails toward Norway from Hoboken
President Ford outlined plans for a six week voyage to Europe to press for peace with neutral nations. The mission includes a cruise to Christiana and visits to major capitals to gauge public sentiment and gather support for a swift end to the war.
Three Americans Reported Alive After Villa Raid Near Douglas
Three Americans J W Cunningham Gus Hendrickson and H G Southerd long believed killed by Villa troops south of Douglas are reported alive by Col Jesus Aguirre a Carranza officer who telegraphed he rescued them near Galabasas after they were robbed and severely beaten by Wade The message confirms their survival and location following the attack.
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Ariz
J. W. Cunningham
Gus Hendrickson
H.G. Southerd
Villa
C Ol. Jesus Aguirre
Carranza
Galabasas
Wade
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