ASQUITH DEFENDS WAR AIMS AND ALLIES IN BRITAIN
Former Prime Minister Asquith told a Birmingham audience that if he lived the time again he would take the same position on Britain entering the war and that the war was worthwhile if it yielded a lasting peace with guaranteed league of nations. He argued the enemy would say little more on freedom of the seas and defended Wilson’s message. Churchill warned pacifists and warned the nation that premature peace would imperil the empire and democratic civilization amid dangerous counsel.
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Foodstuffs exports show an increase in ten months
Wastington, Dec. 1 sat of foodstuffs from the United States for the ten months ending in October totalled $862,844,096, the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce announced. Oct exports of foodstuffs this year exceeded $98,000,000, while imports rose to $2,504,093,908 for the ten months, driven by higher food imports and manufactured articles.
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Griesheim munition plant explosion called a disaster
London reported that Germany suffered a disaster on par with a major military defeat after the explosion at the Griesheim Chemical works near Frankfurt on the Main. The press bureau said reconstruction is impossible during the war and that Germany will feel the blow on the fronts. The blast occurred November 22 and disrupted a world major munition factory.
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Frankfort-On-The-Maine
Red Cross Drives Ten Million During Christmas Week
Ashington reports a nationwide Red Cross drive to add ten million members to the existing five million. The one week campaign begins immediately with President Wilson urging universal enlistment as the nation strengthens overseas relief and home front support during the Christmas season.
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Red Cross
War on all fronts as Allied and Teuton forces clash widely
Across the western front from the Adriatic to Ypres and Arras heavy artillery duels continue as a major prelude to a predicted large offensive. British air forces swarm the lines while infantry actions are largely raiding in nature. In Italy artillery battles intensify between Brenta and Piave, and Austrian gains near Cape Sile are reversed with heavy losses. Russia faces a growing counter revolution centered on Moscow with street fighting and Bolshevik control under threat. Starvation looms for Moscow residents as mutiny and dire conditions spread.
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President Wilson undecided on railroad problem
In his first public remarks on the railroad situation President Wilson said he could not answer now whether he would address Congress. If a change in the current transport plan becomes necessary, the first word on the subject would be addressed to Congress.
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Wilson
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Tidewater Coal Unloaded In Snowbound Delay
NEW YORK December 12 Unloading of forty thousand tons of coal held up at New Jersey Tidewater terminals for four days due to severe winter weather began Tuesday to relieve the fuel shortage in the city.
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Sultan of Turkey Ti. Dispatches from Vienna Report
Geneva December 12 dispatches received via Vienna say the Sultan of Turkey is seriously ill and is receiving medical attention. Details are sparse, with no official confirmation from Istanbul. The report notes uncertainty about potential succession implications.
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Frosts Cut Deep Corn Crop. Wheat Falls Slightly
Washington reports show most crops set records in 1917 despite early frosts. Corn production reached 3,159,494,000 bushels valued at 4.053 billion dollars, with frost losses around 32 million bushels. Wheat output fell about 9 million bushels to 650,828,900, valued near 848 million. Oats and potatoes posted record yields, while Illinois estimates place 1917 corn at 465,354,100 bushels valued at 415,077,919.
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French Deputies Face Proceedings Over Alleged Treason Plot
Paris December 12 General Dubail the Paris military governor seeks authority to prosecute deputies Joseph Caillaux and Louis Loustalot under military justice charges. Paul Deschanel reports two requests for authorization received and submitted to the chamber. Clemenceau, war minister, forwards the letters for action. Caillaux faces penal code provisions on attempts against state safety.
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Building Trades Put War Ban On Strikes
Newark leaders of local building trades urged the building trades council to advise no strikes on government shipbuilding during the war. They cited conferences with Washington officials showing the government’s ship needs are grave and union labor must sacrifice peace-time prerogatives and support the government.
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Congress Opens War Investigation Inquiries Ordered
Washington December 12 congressional steps aim to widen information on war activities and connect with government war efforts. The senate military committee ordered a general inquiry into the war department focusing on arming and equipping manpower. The probe, envisioned to lead to broader senate and house reviews, targets ordnance manufacture and supply with Crozier Baker and staff to testify. Reports cite shortages of clothing and ordnance and crowded cantonments as issues under study. The inquiry seeks constructive findings rather than criticism.
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New Order Cuts Beer by Weight
President Wilson issues a proclamation reducing beer to two and three quarters percent alcohol by weight for brewers after January 1 and limits malt liquor to seventy percent of the average foods used in production. Licenses required for use of foods and for import of malt liquor. treasury department to issue rules and licenses.
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Wilson
Treasury Department
Dry amendment heads to house on suffrage and prohibition
Washington December 12 Constitutional amendments for nationwide woman suffrage and prohibition were sent to the house by the judiciary committee. The prohibition measure has passed the senate and only needs house approval, then state ratification. The suffrage amendment must pass both houses, with a seven year deadline for state action. the prohibition takes effect one year after ratification.
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1500 Men Accepted for Army in Chicago
More than 1,500 men were accepted by the army in Chicago on Tuesday, with about 1,000 applicants rejected at the recruiting station by five o clock. About 400 were turned away for physical defects. The navy accepted 112 of 180 examined and about 200 were sent back until today. All accepted men were sent on special trains to army posts as Jefferson Barracks nears capacity, delaying further enrollments after 4 pm. Crowds queued in line all day and many went without lunch.
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Heavy burdens facing US Reed tells senators
Senator Reed warned the Senate that the United States must assume greater burdens to win the war and oppose the Webb export bill as a trust scheme. He urged continued focus on major war problems, possible new drafts, and military training for youths 18 to 21 for coast defense, warning invasion remained possible if allied powers falter. The Webb bill, he said, would repeal key anti trust protections and let monopolies control domestic prices, with opposition led by Senator Cummins. Debate continued as leaders sought to push the measure before recess.
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Demanded Meat, Given Fine in Ottawa Trial
OTTAWA Dec 12 H L Stem mann a Norwegian was fined $200 after denouncing the U S government for being refused meat at a restaurant on a meatless day. A companion was fined $25 for similar remarks and conduct.
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Thirteen Hung for Mutiny at Houston
San Antonio dispatch reports thirteen Negro soldiers of the Twenty fourth United States infantry were hanged at dawn for complicity in the Houston mutiny and killings last August. The execution site was hidden on Camp Travis reservation with army trucks delivering the condemned to a mesquite clearing. Guards, prayers, and the ritual of the hanging were performed in near secrecy, while news spread slowly among troops and the city.
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Revolt of Cossacks and Bolshevik Clash Report
London officials confirm a broad regional revolt against the Bolsheviks with Cossacks and other party leaders pledging to act swiftly. Gen Kaledines proclaims Cossack power in Donetz region and vows to oppose Bolsheviks. Turkiye mobilizes men 16 to 45 for Tashkent defense as Lenine orders control actions in Manchuria and Harbin. Parliament reconvenes in Petrograd with Lenine presiding over 400 members.
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Von Igels Papers Offered 4 Trial In San Francisco
San Francisco December 12 confidential messages tied Germany’s foreign office to Hindu defendants accused of plotting to overthrow British rule in India were introduced in the United States district court. A document said to be from Alfred Zimmerman, ex German foreign secretary, and signed by Wolf Von Igel, former embassy attache, states that Hindu affairs will be handled by a committee including Dr Chakravarty Dhirenda Sarkar and Heramba Lal Gupta, who has been expelled from Japan.
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Army officers under medical boards for overseas service
Washington December 12 General officers of the regular army and National Guard are being examined by medical boards to decide if they should be sent for service abroad. Secretary Baker cites severe wartime conditions and notes inquiries into retirement or discharge may follow. Appeals from boards will not be considered.
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