Lloyd George Dictatorship Plans War Cabinet in Britain
London reports Premier Lloyd George may wield dictatorial powers as war cabinet forms to run Britain’s war effort. The four-man group comprising Lloyd George Milner Henderson aims to direct policy while other ministers focus on departments. Opposition lines form in Labour and nationalist ranks as Irish claims loom. Official note says Lloyd George is indoors with a severe chill.
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Arthur Henderson
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War Council
Earl Curzon
Admiralty
Board of Trade and Education
Asquith
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Independent Labor Party
Labor Party
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Japanese Problems Taken Up by Senate
Washington December 1 The Senate debated an immigration bill amendment linked to the so called gentleman's passport pact with Japan. Senator Works attacked the amendment as favoring Japan and shielded treaty rights, prompting an executive session after he reserved a separate vote, following a State Department request and Japanese embassy inquiry.
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United States
Japan
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State Department
Interstate Commerce Commission Lacks Authority Over Tank Cars
Washington December 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission has no power to compel railroads to furnish tank cars to shippers. The Supreme Court upheld an injunction won by the Pennsylvania Railroad barring enforcement of a commission order demanding such cars.
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Supreme Court
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Four Die in Train Collision Near Fergus Falls
Four persons were killed in a night train collision near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County Minnesota. The deceased were identified as Alfred Koplin, Philip Koplin, and Mrs. Bettie Koplin, with one more passenger confirmed dead. Police and railroad officials investigated the wreck and noted severe injuries among survivors.
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Otiertall County
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Philip Koplin
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Bettincer
Germans Have Tank That Bests British In Romania
At General von Falkenhayn’s HQ in Romania a German armored car unit showcases superior performance over British tanks. The 26 foot long, 10 man crews machines boast 25 mph speed, all around turret visibility, and armor resistant to small arms fire. They claim 300 Romanian infantry casualties from a single attack and emphasize mobility over rough terrain.
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Germany Violated American Pledges, Marina Case Cited
Washington reports that new information on the British horse ship Marina torpedoed with six American deaths shows a clear violation of Germanys pledges to the United States. Awaiting Arabia details before the next move, a new move is expected to clarify the Sussex pledges on armed ships.
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State Department
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United States
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Sussex
Hearing Set On Adamson Eight Hour Law Challenge
Washington plans a January 8 hearing on the constitutionality of the Adamson act after a motion by Solicitor General Davis. The Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad test case was advanced, with a stipulation to keep wages accounts and suspend obligations pending the ruling. Eight lives were lost in Peterboro Ontario from a Quaker Outs company explosion and fire causing about 1 million dollars in damage and injuring ten workers.
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Long Sault Company Loses Its Franchise
Washington reports a New York court ruling annuls two state franchise grants to the Long Sault Development Company for a major power project on the St Lawrence River. The state court found lack of federal jurisdiction or requisite federal action, dismissing the appeal and voiding the awards.
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New York
Long Sault Development Company
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Corradar
Allies Near War With Greek King
London reports the British government seeks a radical solution to the Greek problem as entente notes pressure Athens. A forthcoming note reportedly demands demobilization, control of posts, telegraphs and railways, and Venizelos release. Entente ultimatum expected Sunday amid talks with Constantine and Venizelos.
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Foreign Office Today
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Reuter
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Rotterdam
Frankfurt Zeitung
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Aegean Sea
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Egypt
Sensational break in cotton prices shocks New Orleans market
New Orleans December 11. Following the government estimate of 71,513,000 bales for the season cotton, prices on the local cotton exchange tumbled sharply. March declined 97 points, about six dollars a bale in the first three minutes after the report. Other months fell by around four dollars, with July dropping about 40 joints.
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New Orleans
Man Lived Ten Years With Broken Back Dies in Chicago
Oscar Samuelson, who lived with a broken back at a north side hospital for more than a decade, died in Chicago. The government’s responsibility for his injury is under congressional debate. Samuelson was hurt while working for the federal reclamation service near Cody Wyoming and brought to Chicago for treatment.
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Federal Reclamation Service
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Wyo
Fred Britton
Chicago Girls After Hubby Bachelors Seek North Dakota Wives
In Chicago on December 12 a Cupid committee was formed by Bert Green of Sherwood and A G Horne of North Dakota to match 80 Chicago girls with bachelor farmers from North Dakota. Six more Rolette bachelors joined, led by Ray Law, as inquiries are funneled to suitable men.
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North Dakota
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Sherwood
A. G. Horne
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Trade Collusion to Boost Paper Prices
Washington reporters say the federal trade commission will hold a public hearing to probe news print paper pricing. The inquiry will review contract reasonableness costs profits and supply demand factors, with testimony from paper makers jobbers publishers and association representatives including P T Dodge and George C Chahoon Jr.
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Federal Trade Commission
P. T. Dodge
International Paper Company
George C. Chahoon, Jr
15. W. Backus
Minnesota & Ontarian Power Company
George H. Mead
Dayton
Ohio
J. George W. Marble
Kansas
David Lindsey, Jr
Philadelphia Paper Trade Association
William C. Ridgeway
National Paper Trade Association
SE Seemaichs
Operatic Songbirds Strike Over Living Costs
Chicago December 12 Forty three singers from the Chicago Grand Opera company walked off stage before Gotterdammerung due to pay. They alleged they were paid 24 a week rather than 35. Cleofonte Campanin refused to meet their demands and the performance continued with the male chorus absent.
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Chicago
Rumanians suffer massive losses amid German advance
Berlin reports Rumanian losses near 112000 prisoners and about 800000 casualties since entering the war, with Teutonic forces advancing and shortening the front by roughly 840 miles. Russian and Romanian actions along Moldavia and Wallachia are described as delaying maneuvers as German pressure grows.
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Hungary
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Germany
Grocers Petition Customers to Sign Over Embargo Plan
Chicago reports three investigations into the cost of living as the Retail Grocers Association executive board discusses embargo measures to cut high prices. A California resolution urges President Wilson to embargo flour, canned goods, and wheat to curb costs. Meanwhile federal probes expand to coal and food price conspiracies across major cities.
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Prask B. Connolly
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Connolly
California
Regrae Ee Ears Tion
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New York
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Toledo
Cincinnati
Frank Swacker
Department of Justice
Swacker
Washington
United States
Anderson
Boston
Department
Chief Healy 10 Go Says Chicago Rumor
Chicago dispatch reports Charles Healy, a long serving police officer nicknamed thief of police, has endured extensive injuries in service. The piece notes 36 years of duty with broken bones, dislocations, and combat wounds, amid rumors of resignation possibly at mayoral request, with Healy stating he would resign if asked.
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Chicago
Charles €. Healy
Police Department of
William Haley Thompson
Waka
Sinn Fein Disturbances Reported in Core Area
Police report ongoing disturbances attributed to Sinn Feiners in the core district. No injuries recorded. tensions heightened as authorities monitor street activity and potential clashes near key venues. Local leaders urge restraint and call for calm amid protests and counterdemonstrations.
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