Congress Adjourns for Holidays as Inquiries Begin
Congress closes for a holiday recess with investigations into railroad legislation shipbuilding and war finance planned during the break. Senate moves toward national prohibition and woman suffrage while House faces farm loan bonds and war tax questions amid talks of reconvening in January.
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Regulations for Millers Set New US Wheat Use Rules
New York News reports that milling regulations cap miller use of wheat and fix maximum prices for mill feeds to cut wheat consumption by over 16 million bushels this crop year. The rule aims to lower milk and dairy prices but may raise transportation costs and create market uncertainty, per the General Food Administration milling division.
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New York Officials Target Fixed Coal Prices
Reports of soaring coal prices across New York City prompt Reese Sehiley net administrator for New York county to announce a plan to fix retail coal prices. He cites growing supplies and dealer attempts to profit from shortages as bins emptied amid the recent scarcity.
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Knights of Columbus ball fire endangers 400 soldiers
Fire swept the Knights of Columbus ball in Guillumbus Ohio where 400 soldiers were quartered. Report says the soldiers likely escaped without injuries as flames engulfed the hall, causing alarm and rapid evacuation. Local crews battled the blaze through the night, with authorities assessing damage and potential causes.
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Death of former governor Wimington Del Ede w Tunnel
Former Delaware governor Wimington Del Ede w Tunnel, who held office from 1896 to 1904, died at his home in Lewis. He was 75 years old.
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Fickert Wins Recall Race Returns In Early Totals
Fickert, San Francisco district attorney, wins a large early lead in recall election returns. With 64 of 375 precincts reported, Fickert has 4,999 votes to Charles Sweigert's 2,653 and Frank P. Heynes' 124. Recall effort against Fickert credited to Hizeny over prosecution methods.
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Russian Armies Liebers? Civil War Broadly Reported
Rumors from Moscow and London claim Russia’s civil conflict has begun with clashes near Tamanovka and Mobl iv, Bolsheviks opposed by 3,000 to 4,000 Cossacks under General Rerniloff. Reports mention General Uhgrbatchoff named chief and prepared for peace talks with Germany. Armistice details said suspended hostilities until further notice.
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British Stop Foe's Attack East of Bullecourt
London reports Field Marshal Haig's statement that a German morning assault east of Littlecourt was repulsed by the British with heavy German losses. The enemy briefly breached a short trench on the right but was driven back along the front, with several prisoners taken.
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War council created to oversee Army supply and relations
Secretary Baker announced a General order forming a war council within the War Department. The initial members include Crowell, Bills, Sharpe, Weaver, Crozier, and Crowder. The council will coordinate supply and military relations between field armies and the War Department, acting through the chief of staff.
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Italy Calls 2,000,000 Men to Colors
Rome reports Italy mobilizes the entire classes of 1874 to enlist, in preparation for a long campaign. The move aims to rapidly arm the nation and position the citizenry for extended military duty.
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British destroyer destroyed by sea plane raid in London
Report from Lees London dated December says a British air ship was destroyed by a hostile sea plane. A second Byrklsy airship allegedly descended in Halland. St Wake also announced that a Grithit destroyer had been sung.
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Baker Takes Blame for Machine Gun Delays
Secretary Baker in Washington on Thursday responded to General Crozier’s charge of delays in choosing a machine gun by June 17. He said he is responsible for war department actions, chaired a board on machine guns, and emphasized secrecy and broad production capacity. He stated the Browning gun is a new invention but not the sole focus, and affirmed American and other forces will receive adequate machine guns for deployment to France.
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House Orders Naval Inquiry into War Administration
Washington plan calls for sweeping investigation of the navy’s wartime conduct. The House Committee on Naval Affairs ordered an inquiry into the Navy’s role with the session held in executive. Representative Oliver moved after receiving numerous reports suggesting a full examination is unavoidable.
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Armistice Signed Between Russia and Germany
Berlin reports an armistice agreement between the Bolshevik government of Russia and the Teutonic states was signed at Krest-Litovsk. The armistice becomes effective Monday at noon and remains in force until January 14. It provides that peace negotiations begin immediately after the armistice ends. Meanwhile at Great Lakes naval training station embryo sailors will be granted leave for Christmas or New Year visits.
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Capture Many Italians in Italian Campaign Report
An official Austrian statement reviews the drive on Italy noting in four days of fighting in the Meletti region that about 166000 men were taken prisoner. No Tri officers were mentioned in the release.
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Lloyd George Averts Betrayal by Pressing for Victory
Premier Lloyd George warned that peace overtures to Prussia would betray the people's trust and that American democracy takes up the fight if Russia withdraws. He urged Britain to face danger, resist any half way peace, and pursue victory before forming a league of nations. He cited German gains but noted British strength and the need to deny retreat.
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Conquest and Kultur in Diplomacy and War
The text argues that diplomacy should provoke France to attack to force Russia to stay neutral, claiming Western powers will push their interests through action rather than defense. It suggests initiating provocative moves in both the and in Europe to coerce France and England, risking their response to secure primacy.
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First U. S. Shot At Austria Fired By Tinkham
The first American shot of the war against Austria was fired on Wednesday when representative Tinkham of Boston pulled the string of a 449 meter gun, sending a shell toward Austrian lines from Italian Army Headquarters on December 14.
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Means Found Not Guilty in Slaying Case
Gaston B. Means was acquitted in Gaston County North Carolina of slaying Mrs Maude A. King, a wealthy widow from New York and Chicago. The jury deliberated about fifteen hours.
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NO HOLIDAY PASSES RULING AT CAMP DODGE DES MOINES
General Getty at Camp Dodge. no holiday furloughs by rail for soldiers to travel home. Policy favors auto or electric transit for those within reach. implies forthcoming large draft movement. Discrepancies noted for those living far from Des Moines area rail routes or with limited transport. A Halifax disaster note mentions James J. Welch, cable manager, not among affected.
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Enlistment Papes Shortage Delays Cedar Rapids Recruits
Cedar Rapids recruiting office ran out of enlistment papers at noon drawing a crowd of about one hundred would be soldiers waiting. Officials warned that about 200 men per day would be needed to clear the queue until more blanks arrive, with 150 men enlisted in two days after the rush subsided.
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Boy Blown Twenty Feet In Air In Gas Explosion
A 14 year old, Lusan Murial Hoag, son of Bert Hoax of California, was blown twenty feet into the air when a gasolene can exploded while attempting to prime an engine. His clothes caught fire and he was badly burned on the face and head. He jumped into water to extinguish the flames. The dog with him was killed and burned.
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Paralyzed by Revolver Shot In Hawarden
Samuel Ashmore, 17, was struck in the back near the shoulder blades by a revolver fired by brakeman H. A. Blam while examining the weapon. The bullet allegedly hit the spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down as he lay in bed.
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Rev Kally Fails as Lecturer in Red Oak Aftermath
Lyn George J. Kelly, recently acquitted of Vilisea AX iWerders, drew crowds in Red Oak court room but the lecture drew a frost on the platform with empty seats as AU Spott planned a debut in York Nebraska.
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Fuel famine threat in Des Moines Iowa telegraphed crisis
A fictive famine scenario describes a fuel shortage threatening Des Moines Iowa with under ten days of supply. Government orders Melcher mines output to Camp Dodge and relief requests pour in from New Sharon Jungus Council Bluffs Audubon and Corning as state officials seek car deferments to ease the crisis.
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Postman Freed of Theft Gharas Des Moines Not guilty
A federal jury acquitted John W. Giela tind a Des Moines mail carrier after about thirty minutes of deliberation. Christina, accused of stealing two mail items, was arrested in April and faced similar charges but was acquitted in the same case.
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Stockyards Tied Up by Car Shortage in Waukon
Stockyards congested in Waukon as fifty car loads of stock await shipment. Buyers refuse further arrivals until the backlog clears. Freight movements may slow during wartime shipments and other freight tax effects strain road capacity.
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Iowa Sailor Faces Amputation After Navy Furlough Incident
An Iowa sailor on furlough from the navy reportedly lost a leg in a mishap at home while helping his father stock a winter supply. While operating a wash whey and striking a valve, the young man’s belt caught, leading to a severe leg injury. Doctors fear possible amputation if recovery stalls.
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Hoover to Speak at Sioux City Farmers’ Session
W E Holmes writes that Food Administrator Herbert Hoover will address the Interstate Farmers Breeders’ Association in Sioux City. The event is slated for a forthcoming date with officials planning the meeting during a current session in the city.
Fate of Mayor Up to Court in Des Moines Case
District Judge Hutchinson of Des Moines will preside as ouster proceedings against Mayor Fr. J. Wellace proceed. The mayor is accused of various materials in the ely case, with a decision expected after pretrial filings and hearings.
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Girl Ends Her Life in Perry Despondency Suspected
Despondency is believed to have driven Martha Berringer 22 to take poison and die. She was daughter of Mrs H J Bradley and is mourned by relatives and friends in Perry as authorities investigate the tragedy.
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Guardsman Earl Coon Dies in France at 20
Prescott reports Private Earl Coon age 20 died in France from scarlet fever on December 1 after serving with Company K, 328th Infantry. He was a Des Moines area guardsman whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Coon of Prescott, mourn his loss. The regiment moved to France with the Rainbow Division after training in Des Moines.
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