England Spurns Germany Note in War Timetable
British Prime Minister Lloyd George outlines war measures while rejecting Germany s terms calling for universal national service. He argues allies will not enter conferences without guarantees for independent nations. The government signals a robust mobilization plan as leader Asquith departs and Neville Chamberlain is named to oversee national service and military direction.
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David Mordeerge
Pyrite Wintater
Uwe Sroppeal
Bee
Mies
Germany
Washington
Hell
Karl Curson
Europe
Crowe
Commons
Asquith
Lloyd. George
Arthur Neville Chamberlain
Kirrsinghaen
Congress to Raise Salaries in New Budget Bill
The budget bill passed Tuesday raises salaries for federal officials including a 10 percent wage increase and higher caps for top earners. Representatives will get extra stenographers at $130.00 each, while generals receive increased annual pay. The War Department plans large machine gun purchases and further contracts to expand arms production. Nettie Richardson, former Pittsburgh hotel cashier, won a verdict of $500,600 in a civil suit.
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Aleal
Doles
Pittsburgh
Mise Nettie Richardson
In & Pitetareh Hotel
FTN
Deportations Begin Near Capital in Belgium
The Belgian government has been advised that deportations are begun at Woluwe Saint-Pierre near Brussels, with authorities reporting transport of Belgians from the capital.
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Marre
Woluwe St
Mrusania
Russians Enter Danube theater in stalled conflict
Forces named Pert-Wocias and Kolmanian advance near the Danube, with derisive options to push Damaby southwest into Beskarabia or into Moldavia. The situation suggests a critical stand or decisive maneuver is imminent.
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Danube
Beskarabia
Moldavia
Boston Votes to Continue Liquor Licenses Amid Heated Campaign
Boston residents approved keeping licensed liquor sales after a long contentious campaign on the Manor question. The tally shows 19,907 against and E1457 in favor, signaling a decisive outcome in a major local vote.
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Boston
Carranza Fails to Ratify Protocol After Atlantic City Talks
Carranza’s representatives to the Mexican American joint commission told American members that the protocol signed at Atlantic City had not been ratified by Carranza. They added that the delay does not signal rejection, and the talks may resume to settle questions between the United States and Mexico. Albert J. Paul carried the document, and Secretary of State Lane’s remarks influenced Carranza’s stance.
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Philadelphia
Carranse
Atlantic City
Carrmen
Admirsioon
Eadh
United States
Mexico
Carranan
Albert J. Paul
Quaretara
Com
National Guard mobilization described as military failure
Washington officials labeled the mobilization of the national guard for herder service a military failure. Maj. Gen Hugh L. Scott and Cal. Gen. Leonard Wood spoke before the Senate committee on universal military training, stressing reliance on a broader national defense mobilization.
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Washington
National Guard
Hugh L. Scott
Staf
Army
Cal
Leonard Wood
Senate
RUSS AND FINN BATTLE NEAR KENT FINLAND
Overseas News Agency reports a bloody clash between Rinne and Rus elane forces near Kent Finland. Secret police had tracked meetings in Kemi and dispatched troops to arrest speakers. Heavy fighting left many dead and wounded as the Rus elane soldiers were routed.
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Berlin
Teeperta
Rinne
Ruselane
Kent
Finland
Stockholm
Nates
Ruselan
Kemi
Baron Shimpei Goto Named Home Minister in New Cabinet
Ford's Plane Slocked and a court on Monday denied Henry Ford's petition to annul a temporary injunction restraining the Ford Motor Company from development work. No further details provided.
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Baron Shimpei Goto
Ford
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Treason Charge Targets Former Greek Premier Eliph Venisetos
A warrant has been issued in Athens to arrest Eliph thetios Venisetos, former premier, on charges of high treason and of allegedly betraying the Greek state, as reported by the newspaper.
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Londen
Athens
Eliphthetios Venisetos
Adamson Aiding Opposition to Wage Act Repeal
Washington reports that railroad and union leaders plan to repeal the Adamson act and replace it with a new working agreement, prompting Representative Adamson to vow vigorous opposition. He says the measure was enacted in good faith to regulate hours and wages and urges public fairness. if needed, he warns, Congress will “spank both sides.” He notes presidential election changes and arbitration sentiment may soften employers and union attitudes. Also reported is the suicide of J P Hardin, 50, cashier at State Bank of Simsburg, found with two bullet wounds after a bank closure order.
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Washington
Adamson
Congress
Brotherhood
Strasberg
Colo
J. P. Hardin
State Bank of
Simsburg
Woman appointed A G assistant in Denver
Clara Ruth Mezeer of Denver, an attorney and former newspaper girl, is named assistant attorney general by elect Leslie E. Hubbard with backing from state women’s groups. Admitted to the bar in 1915.
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Denver
Clara Ruth Mezeer
Leslie E. Hubbard
Seventeen Americans Drowned in Mediterranean Sinkings
The British admiralty announced that seventeen American muleteers and eleven crewmen on the British ship Rue tla perished when the transport Rue tla was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean on December 1.
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Sweden
Mediterranean
Brith Admiralty
Days Have Their Day in Congress
The House Judiciary Committee voted to recommend adoption of a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment forbidding the manufacture and sale of liquor for beverage purposes in the United States. Prohibition advocates foresee eventual adoption and refer to state legislatures, while Senate action remains uncertain. In the same session, the Senate considered a referendum proposal for District of Columbia voters on liquor, with calls for including women in the referendum. Twelve Lives Lost at Sea. The Brazilian bark Nothus with twelve men aboard was lost near Barnegat during a snowstorm Friday night.
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House Judiciary Committee
United States
Senate
District of Columbia
Underwood
Kern
Indiana
New York
Nothus
Barnegat
New Jersey
Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Missoula Trial
Mrs. Bessie Leleh was found guilty of manslaughter for the October murder of Fred Hoffman in Missoula Montana. The verdict followed a trial ending Saturday.
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Missoula
Mont
Bessie Leleh
Fred Hoffman
Miss Lippincott Leads Efforts On Food Marketing Reform
Achsah Lippincott heads a city department unit focused on cheaper efficient methods to distribute and market food products. The office of markets and rural building plays a major role in pushing reforms despite challenges. Buried under avalanche at Paris. Two lives lost and several injured as Waldheim sanitarium in Pontresina Switzerland is destroyed.
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Department of Agriculture
Paris
Waldheim
Pontresing
Upper
Engadine
Switzerland
Order Troops Home From Border Service
National organizations aggregating 16 000 troops on Monday were designated by General Funston to leave the border service and return to their respective states to be mustered out of the federal service.
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San Antonio
Texas
Funston
Border Service
Warning Again at Worrying. Washington.
The public-health service has issued a bulletin warning about worry and its link to nervous diseases and shortened life. It emphasizes reducing stress and adopting healthier coping practices to protect mental and physical well being.
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Washington
President Celebrates Wedding Anniversary in Washington
The president and Mrs Wilson marked their first wedding anniversary with a meter ride a family dinner party and a visit to the moving pictures in Washington on Monday.
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Washington
Wilson
Moving Pictures
Gas Shortage Shuts Wheeling Mills Nationwide
In Wheeling West Virginia a severe natural gas shortage idles about fifteen thousand workers as factories suspend operation. The gas crisis imperils the Wheeling district’s fuel supply, forcing closures across mills and plants reliant on gas.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Food Soars Marriages Rise In Two Week Span
New York reports a sharp rise in marriages as the cost of living climbs. In the last fourteen days the daily average applications increased from about 100 to 140, signaling heightened need for union amidst financial strain.
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New York
Snowalide Catches Train Amid Alpine Snowslide
An electric rain crossing Bernina pass was buried under an avalanche. A rescuing party dug out the passengers, two of whom had died. Another train still is snow bound near Bevers in the Engadine.
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Derne
Switzerlang
Bernina Pass
Bevers
Engadine
French Gain Goal Jet by Generals in Verdun Battle
Paris reports a sharp Verdun battle where French forces achieved all objectives against German defenses. Heavy German numbers, including officers, poured into French lines as 80 cannons were captured or destroyed and towns Verdun front areas fell into French control. General Mangin led the charge with Nivelle and Petain observing. four French divisions fought five German divisions in a ten kilometer front.
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Vicory
Verdun
Lne
Vacherouville
Fort Vaux
Mangin
Douaumont
Bert Vaux
Nivelle
Petain
Roumania
Utah May Win Pennant
Salt Lake City reports strong sales prospects for Red Cross seals as Utah competes for the national pennant awarded to the state selling the most seals per capita. Last year Rhode Island led with about two and one third seals per person. Utah’s early returns suggest a higher per capita total may be possible.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Red Cross
Natonal Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Rhode Island
Sie
Wheat prices plunge as German disarmament hint shocks Chicago
In Chicago on Friday wheat futures tumbled about 13 cents a bushel amid a frenzied stampede. Traders cited a German official proposal for limited universal disarmament, which was largely viewed as a potential sign of easing tensions and a factor to curb ongoing hostilities.
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Chicago
Prohibition Declared On Alcohol in France
Paris reports total ban on consumption of whiskies brandies and liqueurs across France. Government declaration read before the chamber of deputies is printed in the Journal Officiel by Premier Briand.
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France
Paris
Journal
Officiel
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Austrian Emperor for Peace Initiative At Heart Of Central Powers
A Berne correspondent credits Charles of Austria Hungary with taking the peace initiative for the central powers. In Italy, a decree bans manufacture and transport of candies or cake for two weeks. Washington reports governors vote to meet next year in Salt Lake City, date to be set by the executive committee.
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Paris
Charles
Austria- Hungary
Berne
Italy
Rowe
Utah
Washington
Governors’ Conference
Salt Lake
Price of Horse Meat Advances in Berlin
Due to rising horse meat prices, authorities set a maximum of 39 cents a pound for the best cuts including liver and sausage in Berlin.
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Berlin
Stove workers' wages rise and hours cut in Atlantic City
An 18 14 27 per cent wages advance and shorter hours were granted to 14 000 stove and foundry workers under an agreement between manufacturers' representatives and the international union. Rome Fogs linger in London as the city endures the densest fog in fifty years from early morning through the day.
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Atlantic City
N. J
N Mainufacturers
International ‘Fellers’ Union
Rome
London
Armistice Not Sought By Berlin Says Zeitung
Telegraphed from Copenhagen the Frankfurter Zeitung reports Germany does not seek an immediate halt to fighting but a conference at The Hague around January 15. Belligerents would continue operations during talks with aim to reestablish international conventions and guarantees of peace. Germany opposes rushing armament cuts and favors a future common organization of nations.
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London
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Hague
Zeitung
Organization of Nations
Idaho youth kills farmer after failed debt demand
Lewiston Idaho Saturday night Jewell Frong aged 17 shot and killed Lester Gifford a farmer in a drug store after forcing him to write a check for 180 dollars claimed as personal injury damages from an accident in Gifford’s employ. A patrolman disarmed Frong after the fatal shot and he was arrested. Gifford survived by his widow and one child.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Jewell Frong
Lester Gifford
Gifford
Frong
Villa Wants To Meet Scott To Settle U S Mexico Rift
A Mexican representative, claiming authority from Francisco Villa, proposes a conference with General Hugh Scott to resolve all differences between the United States and Mexico. Villa reportedly praised Scott as a good man and recalled a near settlement of the Mexican question at an earlier time.
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Mexico
United States
el Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Hugh Scott
United States Army
Villa
Scott
Utah Guardsmen Welcomed Home at Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Battery A of the National Guard of Utah was welcomed home from the Mexican border on Saturday after a six month service. The unit ranked third in the national guard artillery contingent and received a ceremonial welcome second only to the 1899 Philippine return.
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Salt Lake City
National Guard of
National Guard
Philippines
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