Reconstruction of the government amid British political crisis
London reports a cabinet reshaping with Premier Asquith guiding King George to approve reconstruction. Lloyd George reportedly to resign as tensions rise over war leadership, munitions control, and national policy amid press attacks and calls for decisive action.
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Food crisis deepens in New York City as flour prices soar
New York City faces an acute food shortage with Commissioner Hartigan of the Bureau of Weights and Measures warning of dramatic price hikes. He predicts a barrel of flour and wheat bread at 10 to 15 cents per loaf unless drastic action is taken.
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Cardinal Must Stay At Home Amid Deportation Crisis
Amsterdam report says General von Bissing, governor-general of Helium, refused Cardinal Mertier permission to travel to Rome to brief the Pope on Belgian deportations. Belgium confirms the reply.
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World’s peace will come by only one way
President Wilson at a Liberty Statue illumination banquet said peace comes from the light of our own lives not from compacts of nations. He urged illumination of liberty in our conduct with due respect for other nations and warned that small-group rule cannot succeed. He tied world peace to human sympathy.
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New York
Wilson
First Gale of Season on the Coast Claims Two Lives
Portland dispatch reports the first winter gale of the season in Oregon and southern Washington, causing heavy damage to property along coast towns. A sailor, Oscar Johnson, was blown overboard from the steamer Nowhore near Coos Bay and drowned, while Hans Orim, steward on the dredge Col. PP. S A Mlliie at Grass Harbor, was crushed by a falling sign board at Hoawtam.
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Marines Clash With Santo Dominicans in Santo Domingo
In the November 29 encounter at Santo Domingo American marines and natives were wounded on both sides. Dominican losses were reported. Captain Krapp, commander in Haiti and Santo Domingo, forwarded the dispatch to the Navy Department. This marks the first outbreak since the American military dictatorship began in Santo Domingo.
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Rockefeller Foundation to appoint new head in May
Minneapolis December 4 The Rockefeller Foundation will have a new president when Dr George E Vincent resigns as University of Minnesota head next May to assume the Rockefeller role Negotiations since last summer led to a definite understanding officials said in Minneapolis
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Minn
George E. Vincent
University of Minnesota
Rockefeller Foundation
Quincy Opens Second Large Dye Plant in U S West
The second big dye manufacturing plant in the United States and the only one west of Buffalo New York has opened in Quincy HL. The new facility marks a major expansion in chemical production and local employment reflects industry growth in the region.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Wilson to address Congress as embargo debate heats
President Wilson will read his annual message to a joint session of Congress and then host dinners at the White House. He plans to nominate to the tariff commission soon and faces opposition to a foodstuffs embargo from rural districts, who warn of retaliation to manufactured goods. The White House opposes embargo as a solution to high living costs.
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Carranza forces recapture Chihuahua City from Villa
General Francisco Murguia entering Chihuahua City after defeating Villa's main column thirty miles south. Villa flees to mountains west of the city as Carranza forces seize control. announcement made by General Gonzales, garrison commander.
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Britain Reports November War Losses in 1914
London dispatch records Britain’s war toll for November: 682 killed, 18 602 wounded, and 49 017 missing or in action across all services, including officers and men in history, naval and colonial forces, with totals for each category.
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Alaska Railroad Funding Request Reported
Washington December 4 interior department announced its annual appropriation request to Congress. Alaska railroad for 10 million 590 thousand seven hundred sixty two dollars plus 20 million for rivers and harbors. War department seeks 57 million dollars for fortifications and defenses.
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Interior Department
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War Department
Tacoma Shipyard Deal Signals Big Growth
Tacoma reports that the Todd Shipyards Corporation of New York will soon start building a ship plant in Tacoma with local investors including Chester Thorne. In December negotiations in Rio Janeiro and Baltimore involve purchase and formation of steamship ventures linking Baltimore, South American ports, and other interests.
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Dee
Todd ‘Shipyards Corporation of New York
Chester Thorne
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Open Forum Plans Outlined for Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on December 4 tentative plans emerged to organize an open forum, aiming to mirror Cooper Union’s impact in New York. Representatives Blake and Inber, teachers, boot makers, club women, settlement workers, and Tt. W. W. members attended the meeting to discuss the initiative.
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Inber
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Empire News All The Way This Month
The Empire reports a sweeping set of events this month as the publication highlights ongoing developments across city streets. Local officials and residents weigh in on new policies, while business districts prepare for upcoming changes and planned community gatherings.
Congress Reassembles. House and Senate Fill Seats
Washington December 4 Congress reassembled with nearly all seats in the Senate and House filled. A few members remain to arrive but business will begin immediately. Appropriations bills were submitted and organization may start by Wednesday. Speaker Champ Clark stated Democrats control the House.
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Congress
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House of Representatives
Champ Clark
House
Interior chief backs land withdrawal in Colorado Utah
Secretary Dane recommended to the President the withdrawal from entry of 45 000 acres of public lands in Colorado and 76 000 acres in Utah including part of the Green River formation estimated to yield 1 000 000 000 barrels of fuel oil.
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Colorado
Utah
Green River
Dane
Transport of French Sunk by a U Boat
Berlin Dec 4 The sinking by a German submarine of the 6000 ton French transport Karnak filled with troops is announced by the Admiralty. No information is given on the fate of the crew or soldiers.
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Berlin
Admiralty
Alaska traffic fare cuts to unify rates by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered excursion and summer tourist fares from Chicago to San Francisco to be the same whether via Seattle Portland or via New Orleans and El Paso. Northern fares were set higher than southern rates and the Seattle note says the cut will boost travel to North Pacific Coast points and Alaska next summer.
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Pacific Coast
Alaska
Skagway Peddlers of Liquor Enter Guilty Plea
In Skagway this morning John Bender and William Childs pled guilty to selling whiskey without a license before Commissioner Rasmussen. J F Anderson was convicted of the same charge by a jury in the commissioner's court on Saturday.
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Steamer Kunerle Arrives With $7 Million Cargo
The steamship Kunerle arrived from Calcutta via the Cape of Good Hope to dodge Mediterranean submarines, bringing a cargo valued near seven million dollars to Boston.
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Money All Gone Fin e He Cries
Chicago December 4 The Rev Charles R Brown dean of the Yale Divine School told Sun day Evening Club that an empty purse is valuable He said being without money curbs expensive wickedness leads a man to seek employment and reveals true friends through hardship
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Charles R. Brown
Yale Divine School
Sunday Evening Club
Making Projectiles on Puget Sound for Navy
Puget Sound navy yard started producing three and six inch projectiles for Navy use. The work, long kept secret for a year, is now declared a success at Bremerton Washington.
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United States Navy
Bremerton, Waah
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Navy
Itme
Bombs Hidden in Cargoes Blamed for Archangel Ship Explosions
New York dispatch reports that steamers blown up at Archangel recently were destroyed by bombs placed in cargoes at Bush Terminal piers. The claim was presented at police headquarters by a commercial agent representing the Imperial Russian embassy.
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Archangel
Bush Terminal Company
Hero
Bryan to Build Home on Hilltop in Asheville
Washington dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan plans to erect a house atop a hill in Asheville, North Carolina, naming it Mia Calm. The former Nebraskan states he will be a frequent Washington visitor for the next 15 to 20 years, expressing interest in national and international questions.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Asheville
North Carolina
Ryan
Two Jail Break Escapes In Seattle
In Seattle authorities report two inmates escaped from the county jail this morning. Dr. P. V. Alden, serving four years for the death of Milas Anna Danielson, and facing bigamy charges, fled along with Harry Gardner, a pickpocket sentenced to fifteen years. Both were unaccounted for as investigations began.
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P. V. Alden
Milas Anna Danielson
Iowa
Harry Gardner
Greece seeks U S protest to Entente over sovereignty violation
Greece delivered a protest to the United States State Department alleging Greek sovereignty violations by France and Great Britain. Athens hopes Washington will press the Entente Powers to support justice and protect international rights in Greece's favor.
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Greece
United States
France
Great Britain
State Department
New York City Reports Charity Funding At About $13.9 Million
Mayor Mitchell and Leonard Wallenstein, commissioner of accounts, disclose that New York City government annual aid to charitable, religious, educational and related private institutions totals about 13.902 million dollars. The figure covers aid distributed to private organizations and is reported as current by city officials.
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Leonard Wallenstein
Romanian City Bombarded At A Long Range
Berlin reports Bucharest bombarded from eleven miles as German artillery opens a long range assault. Russian troops advance south of Bucharest and claim to have forced retreat, capturing prisoners and booty. Jassy says Romanian government established. tanks on Rumanian front. Bulgarians repulse Russian attacks. Athens says Greeks disarmed by Allied forces.
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Petrograd
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Sofia
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Steamers and Mail Movements Northbound and Southbound
Steamer movements and mail information show Al-Ki sailing from Seattle yesterday with no report, Princess Sophia heading north expected in the night, Humboldt and City of Seattle set to sail from Seattle tomorrow, Alameda due Friday. Southbound arrivals include Prince Rupert tonight, Admiral Evans next Friday, and Northwestern Thursday. Mariposa and Admiral Watson arrived northbound today.
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