Civil Service Reform Move In City Charter
The charter revision committee proposes a civil service amendment creating a three member board appointed by the mayor and commissioners with fixed terms. It bars city employees from political campaigning and sets examinations and layoff rules for all city offices including day laborers. Each proposition to be voted separately at a early year special election.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Tonight fair and clear in San Antonio with calm winds. Thursday shows unsettled conditions with possible showers and variable skies.
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Vicinity
Home Weather For Tourists Forecasts By The Light
City forecasts show cold, partly cloudy conditions in St Louis with a 24 mile northwest wind and highs to 30. Chicago sees snow with a 12 mile west wind and highs near 28. Milwaukee remains cold with clouds and 22 as the high. Kansas City clears with a 12 mile northwest wind and a high of 28. New York expects clear skies, possible snow, with a high around 38. Washington DC also clear with light south winds and snow possible, high near 38.
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Kansas City
New York
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Senate Debates Immigration Bill Amendment on Temporary Workers
Senator Reed of Missouri offered an amendment to bar temporary laborers who intend to return to their homeland, as the Senate resumed debate on the immigration bill. A 42 to 14 vote had adopted a committee amendment excluding Kindus and other Asiatics and removing passport agreement references, prompting Japan to protest.
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Missouri
United States
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Carranza may withhold protocol approval on Pershing withdrawal
Reports from Queretaro suggest General Carranza has not unqualifiedly approved the Atlantic City protocol. Mexican commissioners through Alberto J. Pani may require a definite withdrawal date for General Pershing's troops within forty days, with objections to unlimited pursuit of bandits.
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Queretaro
Carranza
Atlantic City
Alberto J. Pani
Pershing
House increases payroll for representatives private secretaries
The House approved the annual appropriation bill with a provision raising private secretary salaries from 1600 to 2000 dollars per year and adding a new employee at 75 dollars a month for each representative. Chairman Fitzgerald warned the move would worsen government costs amid a projected 284 million dollar treasury deficit.
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House
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Rioting in Hamburg Reported by Expresa
The Expresa claims serious riots in Hamburg on December 7 to 9 with over 20 000 participants and about a thousand wounded or killed, though no other source confirms the report.
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London
Expresa
Hamburg
Milk Price Cut Reported In St Louis
A large dairy company announced a reduction in milk price from six cents a pint to five cents in St Louis Missouri last night. Indicted for Alleged Fake Banks in Kentucky.
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St. Louis
ST. Louis, Mo
Inventor of Krag-Jorgensen Rifle Dies in Paris
Paris dated December 13 reports Col. Ole Herman Johannes Krag former chief of ordnance in the Norwegian army and inventor of the Krag Jorgensen rifle died in Paris Tuesday at the age of 79.
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Paris
Ole Herman Johannes Krag
Canadian torpedo boat Grilse lost with all hands
Ottawa reports the Canadian torpedo boat Grilse, commanded by Lieutenant W Wingate, has been lost at sea with all hands. Halifax dispatch says Stadacona failed to locate the vessel after the Grilse sent a wireless pleading for help as she sank near Little Hope.
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Ottawa
Ont
W. Wingate
Naval Service
Halifax
Stadacona
Shelburne
Little Hope
Belgians of Tournai Defy German Orders
Belgian city of Tournai refuses to provide a list of men able to work despite a daily 20 000 marks fine imposed by German authorities. The Havre based dispatch says the list will not be delivered and notes prohibitions on continuing major works employing many workers. A Carnegie Hall protest in New York criticizes the alleged Belgian deportations and German oppression.
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New York
Tournai
Pierre Mali
Havre
France
Committee of
Germany
Murguía Vows Fast Action to Clear Chihuahua Rebellion
General Francisco Murguía arrives as Chihuahua commandant to restore order in the state. He aims to protect legitimate businesses, reopen mines, and deploy military detachments to safeguard commerce. He cautions the effort may last a month and pledges no international trouble.
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Mexico
Villa
Chihuahua
Francisco Murguia
Murguia
Bachimba
el Paso
Trevino
Mexico City
Villa Plans Raids With 25-Man Groups Across Border
A letter from a Chihuahua City businessman, forwarded to Washington, says Francisco Villa intends to split his forces into 25 men and place them along the US border and in the interior to loot and burn property under his orders.
Jitneys Challenge Fort Worth Ordinance
Fort Worth attorneys prepare court papers to contest the city commission authority banning jitneys on main business streets. The ordinance was enacted yesterday.
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Fort Worth
Tex
City Commission
Proposed 1.5 Million Purchase for San Antonio Aviation Post
Senator Morris Sheppard urges the War Department to buy nearly 700 acres west of South San Antonio for a new aviation post. Major Benjamin Foulois endorses the site, with optional leases already held, arguing grounds are essential to expand military aviation.
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San Antonio
War Department
Morris Sheppard
Benjamin D. Foulois
Sheppard
Foulois
South San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Congress
Senator Sheppard
Texas
Lody
United States
Major Foulois
Washington
Mier Is Re arrested in Mexico Conspiracy Case
R Mier, cited as son of a former Mexican minister of war, was re arrested in Houston following a Galveston arrest on a similar charge of conspiracy to violate U S neutrality laws. Authorities allege he allowed a shipment of ammunition to be reconsigned to Mexico while claiming ignorance of its munitions. He posted bond in Galveston and was brought to Houston after New York Justice Department agents pressed the charge.
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Houston
Tex
United States
Galveston
R. Mier
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Mier
Department of Justice
New York
New York City
Mexicans retain name for republic in constitutional action
The constitutional convention decided to keep Estados Unidos Mexicanos as the official name of the republic, instead of adopting Republica Federal Mexicana. Miss Hermila Galindo presented a plan for woman suffrage for consideration by the convention.
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Queretaro
Mexico
Mexico City
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Republic
Republica Federal Mexicana
Hermila Galindo
German War Losses Reach 3 921 869 Since Start
London dispatch reports German official lists for November show 166 176 officers and men killed wounded or missing, totaling 3 921 869 losses since the war began excluding naval and colonial services.
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London
Miners Feared Entombed After Coal Mine Explosion
Fifty or more workers could be trapped following an explosion at the Ryan and Reedy coal mine in Stone City near Pittsburg Kansas. Rescue efforts and fears for the missing workers dominated reports as the situation unfolded this afternoon.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
Dee
Ryan & Reedy
Here
GermanySays Lanao Not American Ship In Sinking Case
Germany replies to the United States over the sinking of the Amer ican steamer Lanao by a German submarine off Cape Vincent. It argues the act was justifiable as contraband cargo. The vessel’s registry is disputed with alleged sale to Norwegian owners.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Cape Vincent
State Department
Ican
Lanao
Findlay, Miller and Company
Manila
Captain saves Private at Mormon Lake rescue
Captain Osman La Trobe of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry risked his life in icy Mormon lake to rescue a drowning enlisted man. He and the soldier were dragged ashore exhausted after the attempt.
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Mexico
Mormon Lake
Osman la Trobe
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
la Trobe
Peace terms offered to Belgium by central powers
The Daily Telegraph reports an unimpeachable source saying Germany and its allies offered immediate peace to Belgium. Termed conditions include restoration of independence and financial aid for rehabilitation. Refusal would threaten Belgium’s very existence and monuments.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph Today
Belgium
Federal grand jury opens food cost inquiry in New York
Under the direction of Assistant United States Attorney General Frank M. Swacker a federal grand jury began here today its probe into the increased cost of living. The coal situation was first examined with subpoenas issued for coal company and coal railroad representatives.
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New York
Frank M. Swacker
United States Attorney General
Garrow Sr. Dies Former Houston Cotton Exchange Leader
H W Garrow Sr former president and long time Houston Cotton Exchange member died early today in Houston He is survived by his widow and two sons
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H. W. Garrow Sr
Houston
Tex
Houston Cotton Exchange
President undecided on peace plan as Germany proposes talks
Washington reports President Wilson remains undecided on Germany's peace proposal while awaiting official terms. Col. House may travel to Europe if the president acts, and British and entente reactions influence the path toward a possible conference and mediation.
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Europe
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Germany
United States
American Red Cross
White House
Col. E. M. House
Belgium
Entente
Central Powers
House
New York
Conference of Governors
Colonel House
Archduke Charles Stephen Named Regent for Poland
Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria has been chosen as regent of Poland with a prospective path to kingship, announced in Warsaw on December 13 via London. The decision signals a high level dynastic influence over Polish affairs.
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Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria
Teutons
Warsaw
London
Charles Stephen of Austria
Poland
Peace Will Bring Trade Changes Said by Speakers
Norfolk December reports that peace in Europe will cause marked changes in trade and international relations. W C Young of the New York Retail Merchants Association urged the Southern Commercial Congress to meet in New York City next year. Secretary Daniels was delayed arriving from Washington to address the congress and would speak tonight aboard the Mayflower where the marine fleet conducted a review of the Atlantic fleet at Hampton Roads.
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Europe
Southern Commercial Congress
W. C. Young
New York Retail Merchants’ Association
Congress
New York City
Navy
Daniels
Commerce Redfield
Washington
Stock market opens with broad gains after sharp downturn
At New York trading on December 13 the stock market showed substantial recoveries from the previous extreme low mood. Bethlehem Steel rose 14 points from yesterday's losses while Maxwell Motors Baldwin Locomotive Central Leather Mercantile Marines General Electric American Smelting Cuba Cane Sugar and Gulf States Steel gained 1 to 4 points. United States Steel opened with a small initial gain on its 12 000 share offering as copper and industrial alcohol remained heavy. Trading was moderately active.
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Bethlehem Steel
Maxwell Motors
Baldwin Locomotive
Central Leather
Mercantile Marines
General Electric
American Smelting
Cuba Cane
Gulf States Steel
United States Steel
Cotton Prices Slip Amid Pessimistic World Market
New Orleans traders price drops of 49 to 71 points as Liverpool weakness and signals of peace rejection dampen sentiment. Private cables from London suggested further declines, pushing the weaker months down by over $3.50 per base.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Wheat traders hold cautious stance amid war peace prospects
Chicago wheat traders largely waited for fresh peace developments. The market opened unchanged to 2 1-4 cents higher with May wheat trading at 1.65 1/2 to 1.67 dollars, finishing about 1 1/4 cents higher from yesterday.
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German Peace Proposal Triggers Temporary Stock Halt
The Tokyo stock exchange closed temporarily after Germany and allies proposed peace terms caused a sharp market slump. The shutdown came at the directors' decision as investors reacted to the international peace development reported from Tokyo on December 13.
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Tokio
Germany
Stock Exchange
Cabinet Dinner Opens Washington’s Formal Season
President Wilson hosted his first White House season dinner with the cabinet in attendance. Guests included Vice President and Mrs. Marshall Col and Mrs. E M House former Governor Martin Glynn and Mrs Glynn Robert Lovett Cyrus McCormick Joseph Willard ambassador to Spain Charles Dana Gibson and Mrs Gibson along with numerous government officials and personal friends.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Marshall
Col
E. M. House
Martin Glynn
New York
Glynn
Robert 8. Lovett
Cyrus H. McCormick
Joseph F. Willard
Spain
Charles Dana Gibson
Navy pay boost proposed to raise enlisted wages
Secretary Daniels urged the House naval committee to raise pay by five dollars a month for every enlisted man in the navy. The plan would add about three million dollars annually to the payroll. He noted increasing enlistments and rejected a proposed enlistment bonus.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Greeks and French clash near Katerina in Thessaly
The Overseas News Agency reports fighting between Greek regular troops and French forces north of Katerina about sixty miles southwest of Salonika. Greek forces are stated at 6000 with King Constantine's Regulars and Teutons retreating. casualties and prisoners are not yet confirmed.
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Berlin
Sayville
Katerina
Saloniki
Romanian Front Advances and Prisoner Surge Highlight War News
Fighting in Europe continues as German and ally peace proposals draw comment amid limited knowledge of terms. In Romania, Teutonic forces push in eastern Wallachia near the Jalomitza river. Romanian retreat resumes toward Buzeu as over 7000 more prisoners are captured by Von Mackensen's army.
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Europe
Germany
Great Britain
London
House of Commons
Wallachia
Berlin
Jalomitza
Buzeu
von Mackeensen
Russians Repulsed in Eastern Front Action Report
The war office says Russian attacks in the Gyergio mountains on the eastern Transylvanian front were repulsed by Teutonic forces. Romanian troops in Wallachia, reinforced by Russian cavalry, attempted a stand and are now retreating. More than 4000 prisoners were taken yesterday.
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Sayville
Gyergio
War Office
Wallachia
Russians Take Trenches in Roumania Front Action
Petrograd reports Russian troops captured Teutonic trenches south of Agustralia near the Trotus valley. Teuton counterattacks were repulsed with heavy losses. Roumanian forces advanced south of the Mizil Buzeu road, taking several villages before counter attacks forced them to retire. The Romanian front now extends from Buazeu to Saringa and Urzitchent.
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London
Agustralia
Trotus
Roumania
Russian War Department
Teuton
Mizil-Buzeu
Bulgarian Counterattack Fails on Macedonian Front
Paris dispatch reports Bulgarian troops attacked Italian positions north of Monastir on the Macedonian front. The war office says the counterattack was repulsed with spirited fighting yesterday.
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Monastir
Paris
War Office
NeVille Named Commander in Chief of Army of the Northeast
Paris reports General Neville commander of Verdun troops is promoted to commander in chief of the army of the northeast as part of a broader reorganization of the high command. The official notice claims it marks a step toward reorganizing the leadership structure.
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