Grand Jury Seeks Chicago Food Storage Officials
Subpoenas issued for more than 30 employees and officials of Chicago storage warehouses as the federal grand jury probes the rise in food prices. District Attorney Clyne said some may be indicted and government will avoid bringing company officers before the panel. Egg king James E. Wetz also summoned amid the inquiry.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Charles F. Clyne
United States
Martin L. Igoe
Warcoop
James E. Wetz
America
Federal
Wetz
Submarine Sinks American Built Ship John Lambert
The steam ship John Lambert, an American vessel built on the Great Lakes, was shelled and sunk by a German submarine near the Isle of Wight on November 22. Eleven crew members survived after rowing 40 miles to the French coast, with twelve shots fired at the ship. The vessel, 1550 tons, built in Chicago in 1903, was en route to Havre for delivery to French interests.
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New York
John Lambert
Maritime Register
Isle of Wight
Espagne
Bordeaux
Great Lakes
Havre
Ise of Wight
Edward Harrison
France
Chicago
Montreal
Premier Crisis Deepens As Coaliton Seeks New Council
London December 6 King George invites David Lloyd George after Bonar Law declines to form a new ministry. Asquith's ministers are summoned to Buckingham Palace as talks aim to bridge differences and restore the coalition. Lord Derby argues for a small war council to speed decisions and avert government weakness.
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London
A. Bonar Law
King George
David Lloyd-George
Bonar Law
Asquith
Buckingham Palace
Lloyd-George
A. J. Balfour
Arthur Panderson
Mr. Bonar Law
Earl of Derby
Lord Derby
Bucharest Falls as Two Campaigns Near End
Berlin reports Bucharest the Roumanian capital has fallen along with Ploechti, a key railway hub. The captures end two major campaigns led by Von Falkenhayn from the north and Von Mackensen from the south, after forces clashed west of Barest. Verification of defender escape remains unclear.
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von Mackensen
Berlin
Sayville
Bucharest
Roumania
Ploechti
von Mackeensen
Barest
Petrogr
Roumanian Royal Family Flee as Teutons Reach Bucharest
The article notes the royal family retreating to Jassy in northern Roumania as Teuton forces advance on Bucharest. It highlights Bucharest as a wealth and culture center with modern districts, ornate churches, the Royal Palace, university, National Theater, government offices, and museums.
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Jassy
Roumania
Royal Palace
University
National Theater
Wheat trade reverses as Japan buys abroad
High wheat and flour prices push bread making materials back toward Europe. Japan, once a growing bread market, is exporting wheat to London and sharply expanding its wheat acreage. Imports from the U S have ceased as prices rise about 80 percent since the last harvest.
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Washington, D. C
Japan
United States
Department of Commerce
London
Boycott in Samoa Gains Terms From Eastern Tutuila Chiefs
AP correspondence reports Commander J M Peyer retired U S N and secretary of native affairs pressured Eastern Tutuila chiefs to end a boycott against merchants over salmon prices. Western district chiefs halted action, fearing Peyer's response as boycott predates New York housewives movements.
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Associated Press
Ila
American Samoa
J. M. Peyer
Secretary of Native Affairs
Tutuila
Peyer
New York
President Studies Prices On Cost of Living
President Wilson reviews cost of living reports from government departments and will suggest steps to Congress. United States Attorney Anderson of Boston leads a nationwide inquiry and conferences with officials. Plans to summon a grand jury in New York or Chicago to probe the issue are favored in administration circles.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
United States
Anderson
Boston
New York
Chicago
Chattanooga Mayor Orders Idaho Irish Potatoes for Christmas
The Chattanooga mayor ordered a carload of Irish potatoes from Idaho at 2.10 per hundred pounds for distribution at Christmas from the city market.
Boycott Declared on Eggs and Turkeys in Richmond
Richmond officials announce a two week absolute boycott on eggs and turkeys by the Housewives of Richmond executive committee. The action aims to curb price spikes and encourage fair distribution during the holiday season.
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Richmond
Duluth Groups Launch Egg Boycott Against Nonessential Use
The Duluth Consumers' League and the Duluth Housewives' League began an egg boycott on January 11 1917 to save eggs for infants invalids and the elderly. A proposal to extend the ban to potatoes failed.
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Duluth Consumers’ League
Duluth Housewies’ League
Duluth Dulu
Navy Opens Bids for New American Battle Cruisers
Bids for four 850 foot battle cruisers with 180000 hp and about 21 million dollar per ship price are opened at the Navy Department. The ships will exceed 32000 tons, 35 knot speed, and carry ten 14 inch guns. Congress authorized six ships in three years as a flying wing for the fleet.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Navy Department
San Antonio Weather Outlook Tonight and Thursday
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with cooler air and possible showers. Temperatures will dip into the 40s by night and climb into the 60s by day.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather Forecasts by The Light for Major Cities
The Light reports: St Louis 40 clear with southerly wind 18 mph and possible rain. Chicago 86 clear with 14 mph southwest wind and rising clouds. Milwaukee 28 clear with 6 mph south wind and warmer. Kansas City 42 clear with 14 mph southeast wind and likely rain. New York 40 clear with 38 mph west wind and colder. Washington 44 clear with 18 mph west wind and colder.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington, D. C
Bonar Law declines cabinet invitation in London
The Westminster Gazette reports Bonar Law refused to form a cabinet after King George asked, with Lloyd George likely to be tapped instead. Asquith resigned as prime minister, and Libs may pursue a return to leadership while Lloyd George struggles for broader support.
Miss Edith Colby Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Miss Edith Colby a 44 year old newspaper reporter was found guilty of murder in the second degree for shooting A C Thomas a politician in Thompson Falls Montana. The penalty is ten to twelve years in the penitentiary. She said Thomas had insulted her after she questioned him over withheld news during a visit in her capacity as a reporter.
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Thompson Falls
Mont
Edith Colby
A. C. Thomas
Miss Colby
Thomas
Colby
New Texas Members Arrive in Washington To Learn Ropes
Three of six incoming Texas congressmen have reached Washington to study issues for the current session. J J Mansfield of the Ninth District Marvin Jones of the Thirteenth District and Daniel Garrett at large are the newcomers. Garrett already understands congressional procedure from his Sixty third Congress tenure and is granted floor privileges as a courtesy.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Washington
J. J. Mansfield
Marvin Jones
Daniel Garrett
Garrett
House
Duma Progressives Push on Cabinet Reshuffle in Petrograd
The Progressive party in the Duma continues attacks on the government. After a lively debate over a cabinet changes statement, they moved a resolution claiming the reconstruction is incomplete and mainly a change in individuals rather than a real administration change.
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London
Progressive Party
Duma
Reuter
Petrograd
Woman defeats husband to win Umatilla mayoral seat
In Umatilla Oregon on December 5 Mrs. E E Starcher was elected mayor defeating her husband for re election. Women were also chosen for all other municipal posts including four council seats recorder and city treasurer.
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Umatilla
Ore
E. E. Starcher
Italy Keeps War Aim Toward Belgium Serbia and Montenegro
Premier Boselli told the Chamber that Italy will persist in the war with its allies until Belgium Serbia and Montenegro are restored. He said Italy does not seek to force Greece into conflict or back anti dynastic moves. He noted 2100 factories active on war materiel with one fifth of workers women.
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Greece
Boselli
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Belgium
Serbia
Montenegro
Roumania
Victor
President Wilson Busy With New Council and Events
President Wilson cleared his schedule for Congress and met with the new council of national defense. He conferred with senators and representatives, reviewed 800 champion boy corn growers and canning club girls from Ohio, and signaled the opening of the Tulare county citrus fruit fair at Visalia, California.
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Wilson
Congress
Council of National Defense
Ohio
Tulare County
Visalia
California
Bitter Feelings Grow Over Conscription Policy
Delegates at the Australian interstate labor conference express bitter sentiment toward conscription in a Reuters report from Melbourne dated December 6.
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London
Reuter
Melbourne
Ohio Secretary Orders Statewide Election Fraud Inquiry
Charles Q. Hildenkrant, Ohio secretary of state, ordered a statewide investigation into charges of fraud and error in the recent Ohio election. The Republican state committee filed the charges, and all ballots slated for destruction were ordered preserved.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles Q. Hildenkrant
Republican State Committee
Republicans Promise to Aid Pass Corrupt Practices Bill
Republican senators pledged in good faith to aid the passage of the corrupt practices bill to curb lavish national election spending. The move prompted Senator Owen of Oklahoma, a Democrat, to withhold his resolutions of inquiry into last election expenditures.
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Washington, D. C
Dee. G
Owen
Oklahoma
Bryan and Mrs Bryan dine with the White House guests
In Washington on December 6 W. J. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan joined a White House luncheon audience. Bryan then headlined a dinner hosted by Democratic admirers where he is expected to state plans to devote four years to the national prohibition cause.
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Washington, D. C
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
White House
Letter to Contest Editor On Offsetting Living Cost Increases
I describe my plan to offset higher living costs and invite readers to share practical ideas. I outline causes of price rises such as supply chain pressures and wage trends, and propose simple personal steps while urging community discussion and solutions for all.
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Tue Lient
Tue Liant
Shipyards bid cost plus profit for four battle cruisers
Newport News Ship Building and Cramps offered to build four battle cruisers at actual cost plus 10 percent profit. Union Iron Works of San Francisco and Fore River Ship Building offered at cost plus 15 percent. No flat bids were made.
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Washington, D. C
Newport News Ship Building & Dry Dock Company
Cramps
Navy Today
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Fore River Ship Building Company
Danish West Indies Seek Indemnity for Hurricane Sufferers
Delegates from the Danish West Indies report to the preliminary committee proposing government indemnity for hurricane victims if the islands are sold to the United States. They also urge Denmark to make a commemorative bequest for social and educational uses to mark Danish rule.
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Copenhagen
London
Peace Blind Warning From Berlin Vorwaerts
The Berlin Vorwaerts calls peace unlikely as enemies remain pledged to war aims and warns that harsh rulers will fall only when their strong men fail. In separate news, the Bangor & Aroostook railroad announces a 4 percent bonus on six months wages to workers earning under $2000 annually.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Bangor
Roumania Pressed As Central Powers Close On Bucharest
War bulletin notes central powers push toward Bucharest threatening the capital. Teutonic thrust concentrates northwest of the capital while Roumanian and Russian forces hold Moldavia. Serbian and Macedonian fronts report progress with Bulgarian retreat confirmed by the Serb war office.
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Associated Press
Roumania
Bucharest
Teutonic
Cone Ploechui
Ferdinand
Ploedti
Moldavia
Grunishte
Monastir
Roumanians Proved Weak as Teutons Advance in Roumania
A Berlin via Sayville dispatch reports rapid Teuton advance in western Roumania forcing Romanian HQ relocation. An Associated Press car journey of about 1000 miles from Liv to Craiova shows the speed of operations and the difficulty of keeping up with advancing troops. Bombardment of Sfax began the following day as Germans expected Romanian resistance to fade.
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Associated Press
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Roumania
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