Belgium appeals for U S intervention over deportations
Washington reports the Belgian government has officially appealed to the United States via Secretary Lansing for action to halt Belgian deportations to Germany for forced labor. The envoy claims 15,000 citizens deported, rising to nearly 100,000 with daily additions, describing a premeditated plan to shift Belgians to Germany while releasing Germans for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
Lansing
Havenith
State Department
Berlin
Klavenith
London
Belgium
Neutrails
Amencan Commission
Curtailment of British port coaling rights shocks U S shipping
Washington reports Britain curbs coaling privileges at ports, hindering independent American trade with non allied nations. Policy aims to conserve fuel amid German submarine pressure, affecting routes to the Philippines and South America and prompting protests from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
State Department
London
Philippines
South America
Bank bandits kill members of posse in Buckeye robbery
Four robbers looted the Buckeye Valley bank at Buckeye Arizona then fought with bank officials and citizens, killing Charles E. Miner. Deputies and farmers chase the pair through Maricopa County hills as the gang escapes on horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POSSE
Yhicenix, Ariz
Charles E. Miner
Buckeye Valley
Buckeye
Here
Maricopa County
Senate session swears in Watson Fernald and others
The Senate met at noon and swore in Senators Watson Indiana Fernald Maine and Arkansas after a failed bid to send their credentials to the credentials committee. Shafrath introduced a constitutional amendment for a bolwont electoral college and a single six year term. A joint session with the House followed as President Wilson spoke.
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Watson
Indiana
Fernald
Maine
Arkansas
Reel
Shafrath
Alartine
Senate
House
District of Columbia
Wilson
Quiz Eight Kings Chicago Prices Probe Action
Officials from five large Chicago storage warehouses were questioned by United States district attorney aides in a federal probe into rising food prices. The investigation noted a housewives boycott on butter and eggs and hinted a wider boycott could crash prices further. Ten warehouses were subpoenaed. five were questioned. Names of bookkeepers and cashiers were given to grand jury preparation. James E. Wetz may be summoned to explain ownership of 72,000,000 eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States District Attorney
Michael L. Igoe
Quiz
Grand Jury
James E. Wetz
German note on Arabia cabled to Washington
A preliminary German reply regarding the sinking of the British liner Arabia was cabled from Berlin via Berlin to Washington. A sub commander reported attacking the ship as an armed transport and asked for any US evidence on the incident and vessel. Secretary Lansing declined to add to existing information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Arabia
State Department
B3erlin
United States
Lansing
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
Mediterranean
Final Illinois vote totals show tax measure defeat
Secretary of State Stevenson released official Nov 7 tally totals. The state tax amendment failed by 14,393 votes with 658,295 for and 292,728 against. The banking bill also failed 421,259 for and 176,474 against. Lincoln party tallies: Toughes over Wilson by 202,320 and London over Dunne by 139,881.
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Springfield
Stevenson
Lucey
Toughes
Wilson
Illinois
London
Dunne
Daily Deportations From The Provinces In Belgium
London reports show German deportations from Belgian provinces continue steadily. In Antwerp 4000 men are ordered to report daily at the railroad station. Men who sign contracts receive six marks a day, while those who refuse are forced to work in camps. Those with certificates of employment are released.
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London
Brussels
Antwerp
Germany
State Suffragists Elect Directors in Chicago
Mrs. Thomas S. McClelland of Chicago was chosen Director of the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association, with an advisory committee approved by the executive board. Members include Mrs. Marvy Rusey of Urbana, Mrs. M. D. Brown of DeKalb, Mrs. E. B. Cooley of Danville, and Mrs. George E. Wilkinson of Attan.
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Cimcago
Thomas S. MrcCleliand
Chicago
Hlinuts
Association
Marvy Rusey
Urbana
M. D. Brown
DeKalls
E. B. Cooley
Danville
George E. Wilkingon
Attan
Shorter or Higher Hose Debate Across Hosiery Makers
In Chicago on Tuesday members of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers debated whether to shorten hose substantially or raise the cost by about 40 percent. Secretary C. P. Carter said hosiery prices had climbed about 25 percent recently.
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National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
C. P. Carter
Association
Senate Ready 10 Take Up Rail Laws
Washington Dec 6 Senate commerce committee to take up Wilson suggested railroad legis lation after the Adamson law. Proposals include enlarging ICC from seven to nine, forbidding strikes on interstate railroads during mediation, and granting the president power to operate railroads for military needs. Underwood and Townsend introduce measures on wages hours and labor conditions. Adaimson prepares a bill reflecting the presidents recommendations.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate Commerce Committee
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Board of Mediation and
Underwood
Townsend
Adaimson
House Commerce Committee
Owen Bill Made Unfinished Business in Senate
Washington December 6 the Owen bill to cap party expenditures for presidential races at 100 000 and tighten limits for senatorial and representative campaigns was returned to unfinished business in the senate Senator Owen said he would press the measure later Senator Penrose offered the old force bill amendment to supervise elections federally and block disenfranchisement of Black voters in the south Owen prepared but did not move a separate resolution to probe money use and election influence in November.
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Washington
Senate
Owen
Penrose
Normal conditions restored in Athens
A Athens dispatch says fighting between Venizelists and reservists during a clash between Greek and allied troops was an attempted insurrection by rowdies quickly suppressed. A subsequent report from Minister Droppers noted much excitement but few details.
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Washington
Foreign Office
Athens
State Department
Lowden Approves Inaugural Plans in Chicago
Governor elect Frank O. Lowden approves inaugural plans by Adjutant General Frank Dickson. No inaugural ball. a public reception at the executive mansion will replace it. Officers elect and current office holders will meet and march with a military guard to the capitol, with Gov. and Mrs. Dunne joining the parade from the mansion.
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Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Frank §. Dickson
Executive Mansion
Guv
Dunne
Mexican Elections Held Over Again In Sonora Towns
Douglas Ariz dispatch reports municipal officers elected in five Sonora towns on Sunday after September results were voided by the Carranza governor citing anti American and pro Ortiz sentiment. Agua Prieta officials show Ortiz leading in partial returns.
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Douglas
Ariz
Sonora
Carranza
Francisco Ortiz
Cananea
Postal Appeal Issued Urges Early Christmas Mail
Washington officials issued a public appeal urging people to mail Christmas packages early to avoid a crush of mail in the final days before the holidays. The Post Office Department emphasized early mailing guidance as December 6.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Ouch Backache Rub Promises Fast Relief
An advertisement claims St Jacobs Oi eases backache lumbago sciatica and stiffness instantly by rubbing on the back. It asserts the remedy is harmless, non burning, and provides relief after a single use with a trial bottle available at drugstores.
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St. Jacob’s Oi
St Jacobs Oi
St Jacobs
Hayseed Hop Party and Society Notes in Quincy
Brief personals note a mixture of social tidbits from Quincy Illinois including Hayseed Hop Dec 6 with prizes for comical costumes. Mentions M W Schroeder of Meyer Supply Co St Louis business visit. Details on shopping at Jacobs with Parisian ivory toilet sets and cultured pearl rings. Trades and meetings noted at Fabius Drainage District Illinois State Bank building and Gunther Hardware Co. Funeral arrangements for Dwight Ives. Mr Ives dies in New York City. Additional items cover transfers, illness, and local visits.
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M. W. Schroeder
Meyer Supply Company
St. Louis
Quincy
Jacobs
Harry Carson
Smileyville
Fabing Township
Gunther Hardware Co
J. H. Hermann
North Sixth Street
Irene Ecker
Canton
Illinois State Bank
Board of Supervisors
Fabius
Harriet Ives
Kansas City
Dwight Ives
Ives
New York City
H. F. Lafler
State Bank
George Timmerwilke
Broadway
B.C
East Broadway
Mr. Werneth
Chicago
Ralph Timmerwilke
St. Andrews
St. Francis School
Marshall Fitzgerald
Dean Richardson
Bay Construction
Gunther Iardware Co
Credit Men's Association
Newcomb
George D. Levi
Chamber of Commerce
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Lowden
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Ursa
Gunther Hardware
Arthur Scheer
Fontanelle
Nebr
Gunther Hardware Company
Idson
Kentucky
Ose
Missouri
Sita
A. Otis Arnold
Bushnell
Cora Phillips
Rebekahs of
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