Australia’s split Labor party upheaval in Melbourne
Prime minister William M. Hughes is ousted as leader of the federal Labor party after a party ejectment. He forms a new Labor party with 23 supporters and a new government sworn in by Governor-General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson. Tudor leads the opposing faction in a no confidence bid while resignations ripple through the cabinet and ministry reshuffles unfold.
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Melbourne
Australia
William M. Hughes
Labor
Mr. Hughes
Commonwealth
Ronald Munro Ferguson
W. ‘G. Higgs
Frank G. ‘Tudor
Trade and Customs
Gardiner and
Tiusell
King O'Malley
Hugh Mahon
Hughes
FE. J. Russell
Laird Smith
New Porty
Labor Party
Tudor
Germany
L W. W
Bamford
Messrs. Pearce
Jensen
Webster and
Russell
New York Dealers Must Stamp Eggs Individually
Supreme Court Justice Bijur sustains John J. Dillon's order directing dealers to stamp each cold storage egg separately. The ruling makes permanent a temporary injunction against several large dealers selling unstamped eggs, noting that lacking individual marks destroys identity and traceability of the eggs.
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New York
John J. Dillon
Two Million Sent Home by Japanese in U S
Japanese residents in the United States sent home two million two hundred fifteen dollars during the first ten months of the year. The figures were released by the department of communications.
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United States
Department of Communications
St Jacobs Oil Backache Relief Promoted in Ad Copy
An old advertorial claims backache is caused by lumbago or sciatica not kidneys. It touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick, harmless remedy to rub on the back, promising instant relief from soreness stiffness and lameness with a small trial bottle from a druggist.
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St. Jacobs
Quandary Over Carranza Move in Washington
The United States faces a diplomatic dilemma over Mexican policy as Carranza delays signing the withdrawal protocol. American peace negotiators may end talks or press for further changes, with a joint session to decide the next move. Ambassador Arredondo stalls departure to avoid appearing linked to Carranza’s noncompliance. Carranza’s aim may be to keep the expedition in Mexico while Villa operates.
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Wasilington
Carranza
Dee
U. S
Arredondo
Mexico
Villa
Drink Drives Chicago Marital Breakups in year End Report
December 30 Drink is the chief cause of women abandoning husbands in Chicago according to annual statistics of the court of domestic relations. Of 2914 separation cases disposed of this year 95 percent were due to drink 3 percent to jealousy of other women 1 percent to interference of mothers in law and 1 percent to other causes. The report shows husbands are driven to drink mostly by scolding wives low wages and unseasonable employment.
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Chicago
Court of Domestic Relations
Oil moves toward $3 barrel in Pennsylvania market
Pennsylvania crude rose by ten cents to $2.85 per barrel, the highest price in oil history. Mercer Black gained ten cents to $2.30, Corning up six to $2.25, Cabell up six to $2.22, and Somerset at $2.05.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Mercer Black
Corning
Cabell
Somerset
British May Recall Sir Cecil Spring Rice
Washington dispatches say the British foreign office weighs replacing Ambassador Sir Cecil Spring Rice amid ill health and being outplayed by the German envoy Von Bernstorff. Lord Northcliffe opposes Spring Rice and has urged a change.
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Cecil Spring Rice
Washington
London
von Bernstorff
Lord Northcliffe
Spring-Rice
Japanese Razor Blades Cut U.S. Job Loss in New Britain
Traut & Hine of New Britain, Conn., stop making safety razor blades at home and will buy Japanese blades instead. They justify the move by lower Japanese production costs and wage scales, while warning American workers that many will lose jobs. The piece contrasts German and Japanese wages, calling for American standards of living and labor costs.
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Washington
Traut & Hine Company
New Britain
Conn
Japan
Traut & Hine
Traut& Hine Company
Germany
United States
Washington Woman Becomes Princess in Wedlock
Miss Catherine Britton of Washington marries the Austro-Hungarian embassy attache on Thursday December 14 becoming Princess Zu Hohen lohe Schillingfurst. Rumors in Washington said the Austrian government disapproved but the wedding proceeded.
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Catherine Britton
Washington
Forty Arrested in Chicago Auto Theft Ring
Forty people are in custody in Chicago amid a police probe into an auto thefts ring. Names withheld by the state's attorney. Chicago detectives transported three alleged members from Minneapolis. Assistant State's Attorney Michael Sullivan promised a sensational reveal of the ring's reach. One police lieutenant and five detective sergeants admit involvement in confessions. Names to be released after verification of accusers.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Michae Sullivan
Sullivan
Coronation Preparations in Budapest for Kaiser Karl
Budapest hosts a gala coronation for Kaiser Karl and his wife. Crowds line the streets from station to palace giving continuous ovations as decorations appear and the ceremony is held today. Cardinal Ezer nach and Hungarian leaders present the coronation diploma signed by the king and queen.
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Budapest
Berlin
Iungary
Kaiser Karl
Hungary
Ezernach
Bank official recommends Foley Kidney Pills in Cottonwood TX
T J Norrell vice president of Bank of Cottonwood Texas writes that Foley Kidney Pills give great relief from kidney trouble. He notes aches pains soreness backache rheumatism and sleep disturbing bladder disorders improve quickly as the pills cast out poisons and purify the blood. Miller Arthur Drug Co advertises.
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T. J. Norrell
V. P. Bank of
Secure Service on Barratt O'Hara in Fergus suit
In Sangamon County Court Fergus suits, Lieut. Gov. Barratt O'Hara is a party defendant. Summons served on his mother in law Mrs. E. O. Hoffman after three months’ efforts, deputy sheriff John Lee disguising as a bundle boy. Returnable at January term.
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Chicago
Barratt O'Hara
Fergus
Sangamon
E. O. Hoffman
Legislative Committee
O'Hara
Carranza buys munitions of war from Japan and Spain
El Paso report states the Carranza government has sent one million pesos gold to Japan for war munitions. A shipment has arrived and a second is due, including artillery shells and field guns with anti aircraft capability. It also claims new cartridge factories can produce 75,000 rounds daily, using American machinery shipped to a firm in Spain and re shipped via Vera Cruz.
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EL Paso
Texas
Carranza
Japan
Spain
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Libeler Paul Haffer Sentenced for Washington Libel
In Olympia, Paul Haffer of Tacoma is sentenced to four months in county jail after the Washington supreme court upheld his criminal libel conviction. Haffer published an article accusing George Washington of drunkenness and other irregularities.
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Olympia
Wash
George Washington
Paul Haffer
Tacoma
Washington Supreme Court
Haffer
United States
Missouri Dry Candidate Dies in Missouri Governor Bid
Kansas City dispatch reports Joseph P. Fontron, candidate for Missouri governor on Prohibition and Progressive tickets, died Friday at a local hospital. Fontron, born March 22, 1873 in Castleton, Illinois, was a notable dry movement figure.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Joseph P. Fontron
Mr. Fontron
Castleton
Border soldiers build model camp at El Valle San Buena Ventura
At El Valle San Buena Ventura Mexico the 16th Infantry under Col W H Allaire built a self supplied model camp for the punitive expedition. Adobe kitchens mess halls and recreation rooms serve fourteen companies with self made bricks and sapling rafters.
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EL Valle San Buena Ventura
Mexico
16Th Infantry
W. H. Allaire
Japan Soldiers Die in Train Collision
Special report from Tokio details a December 1 rail disaster the worst in Japan's history. A troop train carrying 843 recruits struck a freight train near midnight, killing 18 soldiers and 3 railroad workers and injuring 53 soldiers and about 93 others. The young men, aged 18 to 20, were en route from Sendai to Hirosaki to join regiments. Because they had not yet enlisted, families do not receive military relief.
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Tokio
Japan
Sendai
Hirosaki
8Th Army
End Until Allies Melos A Fresh Assault Reported
Berlin dispatches claim allied expectations of a new winter offensive as Germany readies major actions on all fronts. English and Belgian lines near Ypres may see a decisive push, Roumania and Macedonia show activity, while peace talks hinge on battlefield outcomes and political shifts in Britain and Germany.
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Berlin
Wilson
Switzerland
Vossische Zeitung
Germany
Mies
Ypres
Roumania
Macedonia
Thore
Sarrail
Monastir
Prominent Divine Dies in Boonton New Jersey
New York reports the death of Rev Dr Ja Glenworth Butler at 98 in Boonton New Jersey. Butler was a noted Presbyterian clergyman and author who edited the American and Foreign Christian Union from 1871 and spent twenty years compiling a multi volume Bible Work commentary.
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New York
Ja Glenworth Butler
Boonton
N. J
Ameri and Foreign Christian Union
French Senate Bill Proposes Civilian Mobilization
Paris December 30 Henry Beret introduced in the senate a bill providing for mobilization of French civilians into an auxiliary service for national defense. The measure calls up all citizens aged between 17 and 60.
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Paris
Henry Beret
Senate
France
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