New War Policy Planned by the British Council
London reports a new war program by Prime Minister Lloyd George detailing arming merchant ships, mobilizing civilians ages 16 to 60, tightening the blockade, rationing via food tickets, promoting meatless days, and restricting luxuries. The plan includes ministers for labor munitions and food control and outlines spring offensives and broader war measures.
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London
New War Council
David Lloyd George
Inclucdes
Lord Curzon
House of Loris
Arthur Henderson
Lord Milner
Andy Bonarban
Exchequer
House of Commons
John Hodge
Chrisopher Addison
Robert Cecil
Baron Devenhart
Joseph MacLay
George Barnes
Gordon Hewart
James Clyde
Scotland
Thomas Morison
Baron Wimborne
Ireland
Ignatius O' Brien
Robert Bannatyne Finlay
Edward Carson
Admiralty
George Cave
Arthur Balfour
Walter Hume ‘Long
Earl of Derby
Austin Chamberlain
Albert Stanler
Board of Trade
Lord Northcliffe
David Liorrd George
Bull sells for record price at Pacific International Livestock Show
In Portland Oregon a yearling Holstein bull named Mu teal Payne Valdessa Finderne Junior fetched 21 500 dollars, a Pacific Coast record. John Von Herbers of Kent Washington purchased the animal. In Chicago Illinois 15 1000 dollars topped bids for Woodford prize Hereford at the International Live Stock Exposition, bought by N J Camden of Versailles Kentucky.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast
John von Herbers
Kent
Washington
Chicago
Dee
Woodford
N. J. Camden
Versailles
Kentucky
Prince Rupert Out Tonight List of Departures
Prince Rupert will depart tonight heading south. A partial list of passengers includes Mrs. George Oswell, M. F. Howe, Francis Meisenthal, L. E. Clercy, Stefan Stampalot, R. G C. Holm, Geo. Martin, Alex Swanson, Ed Walcott, L. E. Noble, John T. Reed, Herb Conway and wife, E.G. Osborne and wife, BL. Flemming and wife, E. D. Vaut and wife, Mrs. Robert Hurley and children, Miss Mable Scott, Miss Abbie Arneson, Mrs. Martin Lynch and child, H. P. Climgan, R. F E. Crow, B.D. Calvin, J. R. Aires, G. Gunderson, E. Wilson, Mrs. Mary Johnson and child, O. Frederickson, Orvill Manville, Jack Campbell, Dick Lynch, wife and son.
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Prince Rupert
George Oswell
M. F. Howe
Francis Meisenthal
L. E. Clercy
Stefan Stampalot
R. G C. Holm
Geo. Martin
Alex Swanson
Ed Walcott
L. E. Noble
John T. Reed
Herb Conway
E.G. Osborne
BL. Flemming
E. D. Vaut
Villa vows to drive Pershing from Mexico in new interview
Francisco Villa, the Mexican bandit, tells The Evening World he will expel Pershing and the American army from Mexico. The World secured the interview two days prior and it arrives in today’s edition via coded message. Villa claims he will soon command about 25,000 followers.
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New York
Francisco Villa
Pershing
Mexico
Villa
Seattle man found dead in his chair
Seattle night manager Blouch of Stoken Ice Cream Company was found dead today in his Waldorf apartment chair. Heart trouble is listed as the cause.
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Seattle
Der
Cynep Oc
Blouch
Stoken’ Ice Cream Company
the Waldorf
One Cent Postage Proposed In Annual Bill
Washington on December 11 reports plans for one cent postage on local first class mail and a new unified rate for second class matter. The proposed changes, nearly completed in committee, are expected to raise magazine and periodical shipping costs.
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Washington
Japanese General Oyama Dies After Long Service
Tokyo reports Field Marshal Prince Iwao Oyama former commander of the Manchurian army during the Russo Japanese war has died. The death marks the end of a storied career in Imperial Japan’s military leadership.
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Tokio
Prince Iwao Oyama
Japan
Alameda in port with freight for Juneau and Thame
The steamer Alameda arrived from the south at 2 30 this afternoon carrying 50 tons for Juneau and another portion for Thame. The arrivals included H Gareolt J E Renfer Mrs T H Brooks P Corak J Corak J M Shoup and Mrs Helen Addis. She sailed for the Westward late this afternoon.
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Alameda
Juneau
Thame
H. Gareolt
J. E. Renfer
T. H. Brooks
P. Corak
J. Corak
J. M. Shoup
Helen Addis
Marshall Returns From Angoon on Official Business
Commissioner J B Marshall arrives back in the city Saturday night after spending several weeks in Angoon near Killisnoo on official duties.
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J. B. Marshall
Angoon
Killisnoo
King and Royal House to observe meatless days
Daily Express reports impending meatless day enforcement in Great Britain. Col. Lockwood chairman of the House of Commons kitchen committee says the King and the Royal Household have already practiced two meatless days weekly.
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London
The
Daily Express
Great Britain
Col. Lockwood
Hose of Commons
Royal Househall
Diamond drill expert and family depart for states tonight
Don Lynch and wife with Kendall depart for the United States aboard the Prince Rupert tonight for holidays in British Columbia before Spokane, Washington winter. Mr and Mrs G S Fleming, visiting Dollas friends, leave for California on the Rupert tonight. The Douglas Firemen plan a City Hall meeting tonight with a large turnout anticipated.
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Don. Lynch
Iowa Senator Proposes Banning Election Bets
Washington Dec 11 Prohibition of betting on elections is proposed in an amendment to the corrupt practices bill by Senator Kenyon Republican of Iowa. Betting would be punishable by a 500 dollar fine for each offense. PY.owe it to The empire No 374.
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Washington
Sennatory Kenyon
Iowa
Armored steamship sighted with torpedo tubes in Atlantic
A armored steamship fitted with torpedo tubes was sighted 500 miles north of the Azores in the Atlantic, in the middle steamship lane. The warning, sent via wireless to Entente merchant vessels, came from cruisers off Sandy Hook and was picked up by the Sayville wireless station before officials were notified.
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New York
Azores
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Sayville
Hosiery Makers Warn Shorter Stockings or Higher Prices
Chicago December reports the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers meeting with an edict that stockings must be shortened or priced higher. P Carter of Philadelphia announced the group adopted resolutions demanding release of knitting needles held up by Great Britain en route to the United States.
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Chicago
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
P. Carter
Philadelphia
United States
Great Britain
Pledges Reach 3.5 Million for Episcopal Clergy Pensions
More than 3.5 million dollars have been pledged toward a 5 million dollar pension fund for Protestant Episcopal church clergymen. Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts announced the figures in New York on December 4.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
Wiliam Lawrence
Massachusetts
Christian Scientist Sanitarium Planned in Brookline
Boston December 11 The Christian Scientist Sanitarium to be built on Lone Tree Hill Brookline will cost over 1 000 000 funds announced by the Christian Science board of directors The project will be supervised by the Christian Science Benevolent Society with at least 600 000 to be used and 525 000 allotted to acquire adjoining real estate near the mother church in Boston.
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Boston
Christian Scientist Sanitarium
Lone Tree Hill
Brookline
Christian Science Board of Directors
Christian’ Evience Benevolent Society
Humboldt Steamer Arrives With Freight and Passengers
The steamer Humboldt docked early yesterday from the south with a full load of freight and a list of passengers. She discharged about 206 tons of perishables and general merchandise before sailing north, and plans to head south again this afternoon. One more winter voyage is planned before annual overhauling and repairs in San Francisco, then return to the northern run in February. Juneau arrivals include Thomas Lurby, Mike Sir Rent, S C Crider, Stanley Novy sky, T D Gillis, E M Morganson, J Johnson, Andrew Young, John Peterson, Martin Kilduall, Dave Terwilliger, and W T Rohrback.
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Humboldt
Orth
Wort Worth
San Francisco
Husband Too-Tame, Divorce Expert Says in New Jersey
In Jersey City advisory master Charles Grove tells William Burke that constant water drinking harms marriage and that occasional drinking could help. Burke’s maintenance suit against his spouse is noted. The exchange ends without a formal ruling as the master reserves decision.
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Jersey City
N. J
Dee
Charles Grve
William C. Burke
Tom
Burke
Groe
Master Groe
Ileociafon
Father of twins at 76 receives twin daughters
Dec. 11 report from Hillsboro states John W. Shute aged 76 years 9 months 22 days, worth $250,000, was presented with a pair of twin daughters yesterday. Shute, a retired banker and capitalist, remains as active as most 65 year olds. Contact number 40 The Swptre, No. 374.
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Hillsboro
John W. Shute
Shute
Annual Report of Gov Strong Made Public in Alaska
The annual report of Governor J. F. A. Strom was received in Juneau from Washington. It is described as exhaustive and valuable, detailing general and special conditions in the Territory, with focus on commercial economic industrial and social development. The document covers 75 pages with appendixes and tables, recommending actions to the Secretary of the Interior.
Grigsby Thanks Voters After Territorial Appointment
George B Grigsby newly appointed Territorial Attorney General arrived from the south on the City of Seattle and assumed duties this morning He plans a short stay then a Christmas south trip with Mrs Grigsby and family He credits Democrats and First Division supporters for the vote and will locate offices after assessing the territory Governor Strong held talks with him this morning in Juneau Nome offices closed and effects to be moved soon
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George B. Grigsby
Seattle
Grigsby
J. F. A. ‘Strong
Haines Storm Deluges Town With Deep Snow and Illness
Haines endures a severe storm with four feet of snow on the level and drifting up to ten feet in spots as frigid temperatures persist. An measles outbreak hits native children with nineteen in Presbyterian Hospital and several new cases reported. Homer Banta recovers in Post Hospital after surgery. A card party at Arctic Brotherhood hall is postponed due to vessels and bad weather.
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Haines
Dec
Chilkat
Hotel de France
Nere
Presbyterian
Petain Named Successor to Joffre in Allied Command
Private Paris advices published in Washington report General Potain Verdun defender chosen to succeed Joffre as supreme commander of Allied forces on the western front. The move marks early changes in war organization to centralize authority in a small war council.
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Washington
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Potain
Verdun
Joffre
Westward Cold Wave Paralyzes Train Operations
In Seward and surrounding mountains a record cold snap stopped trains beyond Mile 44 as icicles blocked Tunnel No 3 and wheels froze to tracks. Water flow and freezing conditions caused delays, with tunnels thawed only after intense steam work. Officials report temperatures as low as 50 degrees below zero in certain valleys and five below zero locally.
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Seward
United States
Zere
Anchorage
Conditions in Ireland Very Bad Says Croker
Richard Croker, former leader of Tammany Hall, arrived with Mrs Croker in New York after a stay in Ireland. He said he would likely remain in America two to three years. He asserted conditions in Ireland are very bad noting the cost of living has roughly doubled and that the Irish question is not settled. They should have had home rule long ago.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Croker
Ireland
America
Dr Henry Van Dyke Resigns As Dutch Minister
The Hague December 11 Dr Henry Van Dyke American minister to the Netherlands has resigned his post.
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DR. van Dyke
the Hague
Henry van Dyke
The
Netherlands
Man Power Bill Passed in Germany by Reichstag Vote
Amsterdam dispatches report adoption of the man power or civil mobilization bill by the German Reichstag. The measure passed on the third reading by a vote of 263 to 19, with Berlin dispatches confirming the result.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Berlin
Victory Brings No Extra Food Invasion Warning
The Frankfurter Zeitung cautions Germans that the invasion of Romania will not trigger double rations. It suggests Russo-Rumanians may save harvests and granaries, located mainly in territory not yet invaded, reducing immediate food relief expectations.
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London
The
Frankfurter Zeitung
Rumania
Woman Acquitted Of Murder In Caldwell Case
Mrs. Margaret C Beutinger was acquitted here last Thursday at her second trial for killing her husband in their Caldwell New Jersey home last July She faced a first degree murder charge in the case and the verdict ended the lengthy proceedings.
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Newark
N. J
Margaret C. Beutinger
Caldwell
N J
Deutschland Returns to Home Port After Second U S Voyage
Berlin December 11 The German submarine freighter Deutschland completed its second voyage to the United States and arrived off the Weser mouth after nineteen days from New London. Captain Hans Koenig submerged ninety hours total and twice lay within a half mile of British battleships. The route on the return trip was not announced.
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Berlin
United States
Weser
Deutschiind
New London
Geri’a1
Hans Koenig
Koenig
Inaugural suffrage parade to surpass 1913 display
Washington Pec 4 Special Inaugural visitors are to witness a monster suffrage demonstration planned by the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. The event, tied to the second Wilson inauguration, aims to show the power of women voters with marching clubs across western states and open air tableaux. Committees are outlining details for what may be the largest gathering of suffrage advocates in U S history.
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Washington
Pec
National Capital
Aie
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Wilson
United States
Congress
Germany Will Conduct Diver War Own Way
A wireless dispatch from Berne quotes the Cologne Gazette saying Germany will conduct submarine warfare by its own interests and will not be influenced by American threats or suggestions. The report originates from London with details dated December 11.
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Germany
London
Berne Saya
Cologne
Roundup in Chicago Nabs 250 Suspected Gunmen
In Chicago on December 11 authorities jailed about 250 suspected gunmen after a city-wide roundup tied to the thirty-fifth Black Hand murders this year. The sweep followed a wave of violence and underscores police efforts to curb organized crime in the area.
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Chicago
Ententes consider dethroning Constantine in Greece
Report from London and Piraeus say the Entente powers may dethrone King Constantine and enthrone Prince Pierre with Venizelos as Regent if needed. A note demands the release of 1500 Venizelos supporters held by Royalists. Athens reports a revolt in the Cyclades and the battleship Pydra under Entente control interdicts wireless messages to Berlin.
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London
Frankfurter Zeitung
Constantinople
Constantine
Pierre
George
Greece
M. Venizelos
Entente
al Iles
Venizelos
Piraeus
Athens
Cyclades
Aegean Sea
Pydra
Berlin
Australia to Tax War Profits Heavily for Two Years
Sydney dispatch reports Federal Treasurer Poynton unveiling a revised financial plan. Income tax rises 25 percent while war profits taxation climbs 50 percent in the first year and 75 percent in the second year. The moves aim to fund wartime needs and stabilize finances.
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Australia
Sydney
S. W
Poynton
Promises Delay Probe Of Election Expenses
Washington December 11 promises by Republican senators to act in good faith on a corrupt practices bill led Senator Owen of Oklahoma to withhold his proposed resolution of inquiry into expenditures at the last election.
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Washington
Owen
Oklahoma
House names trio for Wilson's second inauguration
Washington December 11 The House named Representative Rucker of Missouri Garret of Tennessee and McKinley of Illinois to handle House arrangements for the presidential inauguration on Monday March 6.
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Washington
House
Representatives Rucker
Missouri
Garret
Tennessee
McKinley
Uhnols
President Wilson
Steamers and Mail Movements Reported
Northbound bound steamers include Dolphin due from the south tomorrow with mail. Spokane 1 to depart Seattle tomorrow. Princess Sophia to sail from Seattle next Saturday night. Humboldt J to sail south at 6 pm. City of Seattle at 11 am tomorrow. Admiral Evans due to sail south early this morning. Prince Rupert at 10 pm. Al-Ki at tomorrow night. Humboldt, Al-Ki, City of Seattle recently northbound. Marposa sailed southbound. all with mail onboard.
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North Dolphin
Spokane
Seattle
Princess Sophia
Humboldt J
City of Seattle
Admiral Evans
Prince Rupert
Al-Ki
Humboldt
Mariposa
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