Bonar Law Seen As Interim UK Premier Amid Coalition Strain
London dispatch reports the Manchester Guardian predicting cabinet changes with Bonar Law possibly replacing Asquith temporarily and Lloyd George as a future prime minister. The Guardian warns the coalition lacks prestige to withstand attacks and the Commons may demand a new ministry as resignations of Asquith Grey Crewe Lansdowne and Balfour stir unrest.
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Asquith
Grey
Crewe
Lansdowne
Balfour
LONDON
Manchester Guardian
Bonar Law
Lloyd George
Guardian
house of commons
The Express
Greeks Clash With Allies in Athens Streets
Disturbances erupted after allied troops landed as Venizelists and Royalists fought in Athens. Greek forces fired on the entente force at the Zappeion, a stadium street battle occurred, and casualties were reported near 200 with many civilians killed before King Constantine surrendered the mountain guns and the allies began withdrawing.
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LONDON
Athens
du Fourne
Constantine
Zappeion
Stadium street
Mrs Bessie M London Refuses Custody Of London Daughters
Oakland California December Mrs Bessie M London wife of writer Jack London states she will not surrender custody of daughters Joan and Bess London to widow Charmion London under the will She says she is well provided for by a prior property settlement and will continue to live quietly with her two daughters and herself She dismisses the $8 bequest as insignificant to her means
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OAKLAND
Cal
Bessie M. London
Jack London
Joan
Bess London
Charmion London
Longon
Mrs. London
Marina Case Narrowed To Transport Or Chartered Ship
Washington reports the Marina case narrows to whether the British vessel was a transport or held immunity as a chartered ship. Officials consult owners and the British admiralty as inquiries proceed. Germany has signaled willingness to act to satisfy the United States if the submarine commander violated pledges.
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WASHINGTON
Dec
Germany
United States
Copper Market Steady With Early Quarter Shortages
New York December 2 The copper market remains firm as the week closes. Very little electrolytic copper is offered for first quarter delivery and quotes are practically nominal at 34 cents. Lending agencies quote 22 to 34 percent for second and third quarter deliveries.
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NEW YORK
Foreman stabbed at Dangberg ranch in Gardnerville
Teter E Krummes foreman of the Dangberg ranches in Carson Valley was stabbed by former employee George Watson about two o'clock yesterday afternoon. Krummes, 29, popular with workers, was taken to a Reno hospital. Watson is jailed and may face murder charges if Krummes dies. Krummes is son of C M Krummes, a local justice of the peace, and brother to Simon Krummes, a university student.
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GARDNERVILLE
Krummes
Danghere
Carson valley
George Watson
Watson
Dr. St Claire
Reno
Fatoon
Dangberg
Douglas county
Sierra Valley Wood and Lumber Company
C. M. Krummes
Simon Krummes
university
President and Mrs Wilson attend Liberty lighting ceremony
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson left Washington at 10 03 a m to travel to New York for the inauguration of the Statue of Liberty lighting system this evening They expect to depart New York at midnight to return
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WASHINGTON
Wilson
New York
Great Battle as Russians and Rumanians Clash on Bukowina Front
Berlin dispatch reports continued heavy fighting along the Bukowina and Moldavian frontiers with attacks by Russian and Rumanian forces. Teutonic troops claim heavy Romanian losses, over 6000 captured and 49 cannons taken as Austro German forces push toward Bucharest and reach the Arges River.
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BERLIN
Tnent
Ruma
Campulung
Rumania
Bucharest
Argechu river
Teuton forces drive back near Bucharest recapture two villages
Petrograd dispatch says Russians gained western Tehernavoda area and south of Bucharest the Teutonic army is pushed back. Tromana and Gostinari reported retaken while Mackensen controls the Danube bridge connecting Bucharest with the Black Sea, severing land and water links to Russia.
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Bucharest
Teutonic
PETROGRAD
London
Tromana
Gostinari
Tehernavoda
Danube
Black sea
Pleld
Marzhal von Mackensen
Dobrudja
Constanza
Mackensen
Romania
Rusia
Unis
marsa
Mackenyen
Buchaest
Giurgul
Gostanert
Tzomana
Gerard to Garry protest 10 Germany belgians deporation
Washington, Dec. 2. New representations on the deportation of Belgian civilians, made by the United States to Germany, will be emphasized personally by Ambassador Gerard when he returns to his post. He sails next Tuesday and will convey President Wilson's stance and the American sentiment over Belgium’s treatment. The protest is based on humanity and linked to avoiding disruption of relief work in Belgium.
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WASHINGTON
United States
Germany
Gerard
Wilson
Belgium
Cardiff Coal Miners Granted 16 Percent Wage Rise
Government grants Welsh miners demand for a 16 percent wage increase. Cardiff dispatch to Exchange Telegraph reports.
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LONDON
Cardiff
Exchange Telegraph Company
McDaniel Trial Testimony Concludes for Day in Missouri
In St Joseph Missouri on December 2 the testimony in the McDaniel murder trial of public prosecutor Oscar ID McDaniel closed for the day. Attorneys will present arguments and jury instructions on Monday as the case heads toward verdict.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo
Oscar ID. McDaniel
Desperate fighting at captures of Chihuahua City by Vilists
Washington dispatches relay first information from El Paso border officials on battles at Chihuahua City. Villa forces reportedly captured strategic points and retook them multiple times from Thursday morning to Monday. Carranza commander Trevino reportedly retreated south with about 6000 troops, Villa strength estimated 2500 to 6000, officials doubt his complete withdrawal.
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CHHUAHUA CITY
VILISTAS
WASHINGTON
Bell
El Paso
war department
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Carranza
Chhushua City
Three Die When Auto Hits Press Stand At Speedway
Uniontown Pa Dec 2 Frank Galvin driver Gaston Weigle his mechanic and Hughey Hughes spectator were killed when Galvin s automobile crashed into the press stand during the race at the new speedway Hughes had retired from the race after passing the guard rail on the 60th lap and was watching when killed.
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UNIONTOWN
Frank Galvin
Gaston Weigle
Hughey Hughes
Galvin
new speedway
Hughes
Statue of Liberty Lighting Set for Tonight Dedication
New York December 2 The Statue of Liberty will be illuminated from torch to base tonight at the dedication of a permanent lighting system. President Wilson will signal the lights. Attending are Jules Jusserand the French ambassador Secretary Daniels Redfield and other prominent figures. The illumination is funded by a public subscription started by the New York World.
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NEW YORK
Wilson
Jules Jusserand
Secretary Daniels
navy
Commerce Redfield
New York World
Diet squad to fatten up on cheap meals
Chicago, December 2. Facing a net weight loss of 18 pounds since last Tuesday, the Chicago health department's diet squad planned a fattening menu to prove good living can cost not more than 10 cents a day. Despite the effort the group reported a nine pound gain in total, with a 27 1/2 pound gain the prior week, blamed on choosing cheaper, less fattening foods.
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CHICAGO
Chicago health department
Mad Trapper Slavs Two For Theft Of Mittens
Walter Stoker a hunter and trapper near Seward Alaska killed John Hendricks and fatally wounded W E Irving after accusing section men of stealing his mittens. He fled to the woods and is believed insane as the cold 14 below zero grimly endangers him. Stoker a native of Edinburgh previously studied at the University of Chicago ate Thanksgiving at Twelve Mile roadhouse and complained of stolen mittens.
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SEWARD
Alaska
John Hendricks
W. E. Irving
United States
Walter Stoker
Stoker
gero, Stoker
Edinburgh
Scotland
University of Chicago
Hendricks
Irving
Archbold Condition Unchanged After Appendicitis Surgery
Tarrytown New Jersey December 2 John D Archbold president of Standard Oil New Jersey remains unchanged from last night when reports said he was much improved He has been dangerously ill for several days following an appendicitis operation at his home
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TARRYTOWN
N. J
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Artillery Actions North of Ypres and Guedecourt Reported
London dispatch reports from the Belgian Franco front that during the night hostile artillery was active north of Ypres and near Guedecourt. Yesterday evening after a heavy trench mortar bombardment the enemy attempted two small raids in the Souchez area and were beaten off.
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LONDON
Ypres
Guedecourt
Souchez
Classics Professor Parker Dies at Harvard in Cambridge
Cambridge Mass Dec 2 Charles Pomory Parker professor of Greek and Latin at Harvard University died today after a brief illness with pneumonia He was 64 years old.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass
Charles Pomory Parker
Harvard University
Russians Halt Soviet Assaults Near Smorgon and Pinsk
Berlin dispatch reports the Russians attempted to advance yesterday near Smorgon and south of Pinsk, but the war office announced the efforts were without success. Their push halted with no gains reported.
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BERLIN
Smorgon
Pinsk
war office
Man Threatens President Wilson Arrested in Philadelphia
A mentally unbalanced man, Jonathan Kraus, muttering at Philadelphia’s railroad station, carried a kitchen knife and threatened to kill the president. He claimed to be 146 years old with no home and mentioned J. P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller. He was arrested and sent to a hospital for observation as President Wilson passed through Philadelphia nearby.
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PHRIADELPHIA
Wilson
Jonathan Kraus
J. P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
New York
Philadelphia
French Front Reports No New Developments
Paris dispatch reports no important developments on the French front last night, according to the war office announcement issued this afternoon.
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PARIS
France
war office
Serbian Prisoners in Bulgarian Army Reported
Paris dispatch from Corfu reports Serbian prisoners taken on the Saloniki front were conscripts recruited by Bulgarians within Serbian territory and placed in Bulgarian regiments before being sent to the front.
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PARIS
Havas
Corfu
Saloniki
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