Lloyd George Faces Tough Task in Forming New Ministry
London reports that David Lloyd George faces a difficult task assembling a new cabinet. Few Liberals from Aglut's cabinet will accept, but a neutral stance at a Huckinsquin palace conference offers hope. Names eyed include Bonar Law, Lord Derby, Lloyd George allies, with Addison and Churchill likely to join. The government will test support with an immediate vote of credit.
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David
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Pew Dabiger
Aaguith
Lir Hapa
Robert Ceril Tikels
Huckinsquin Palace
A. Bonar Law
Lord Derby
Cireron
Frederick B. Smith
Edward Carson
Winston Spencer Churchill
House of Commons
Thesday
Liberal Party
Asquith
Germany argues Arabia was a transport ship for troops
Washington reports Germany released a note claiming the British steamer Arabia sunk in the Mediterranean on November 6 was a transport ship for troops. Germany says it was an auxiliary warship under international law and should be treated as such. The State Department faces a fragile path, weighing potential amends against possible misidentification by the submarine commander.
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Washington
Germany
Arabia
Mediterranean
United States
State Department
Susex
Suni
Frugal obituary notes two prominent press figures
Frances Knapp, 64, widow of Charles W. Knapp once a director of the Associated Press, died of pneumonia at her daughter’s home in Springfield. Charles W. Knapp died in New York last January after becoming treasurer of the New York Times. Tesse Taylor, director general of the National Highway Association in Washington and president of the Ohio Good Roads Federation, died at his Jamestown home near Newark, Ohio, from Bright’s disease.
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Waterloo
Duc
Frances Knapp
Charles W. Knapp
Associated Press
Guthriel McConnell
New York
New York Times
Imy Apsociaren
Springfield
Tesse Taylor
National Highway Association
Washngton
D. C
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Jamestown
Nere
Bright
French Are Mortified Over Bucharest's Fall
Paris reports French newspapers express mortification after Bucharest fell to German forces. Although foreseen, editors blame Allied leaders for failures and urge stronger action and coordinated use of resources. Analysts note Roumanian retreat shortens their line but oil fields may still be saved, a key factor in the crisis.
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Paris
Bueluves
Billerness
Tennjoy
Bucharest
Plovdki
Final Democratic committee finances facial summary
The final report shows receipts of 1 808 and 48 total expenditures 1 684 590. Liabilities include 97 005 claims subject to audit 99 470 and loans to be repaid 32 000.
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Sey Associated
Rmegs Washingson
Demincratic National Committee
Lotus
New Grand Matron Chosen for Eastern Star in Louisville
At the annual meeting of the Order of Eastern Star in Louisville Kentucky Mrs Emma C G Ocobock of Hartford Michigan was elected most worthy grand matron of the general grand chapter the orders highest office. Ocobock is described by friends as a woman of magnetic personality.
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Order of Eastern Star
Louisville
Emma CG. Ocobock
Hartford
Michigan
Ocobock
Opposed to Woman Suffrage Amendment by Root
Former Senator Root argues against a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage at the anti suffrage convention in Washington. He contends it destroys self-government by forcing states to adopt suffrage and imposes external will on New York and other states, undermining liberty and the American union.
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rmEser
Washington
Ieer
United States
New York
South Dakota
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Fate of Armies Still in Doubt Amid Bucharest Fall
Despatches on Bucharest portray a contested fate for Romanian forces as Teutonic invaders advance. Entente views suggest a last stand was unlikely, with Bucharest reportedly deserted and entry uninjured. Bucharest’s capture may have halted some Romanian withdrawals, others retreating toward Moldavia to link with Russians. Marriage licenses issued to Sim Ferrise Teresa Oliverio, James F. Martin colored, Anna Gray colored, Steven Bryant colored, and Ouillie Patton colored.
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Bucharest
Fentente
Ac— ‘Fens
Mucharést
Miarshal von Mackensen
Ploecitz
Wallachia
Sim Ferrise
Teresa Oliverio
James F. Martin
Anna Gray
Caloren
Steven Bryant
Oullie Patton
Official dog catcher appointed in Des Moines council
City council voted 10 to appoint an official dog catcher after a councilman cited rising costs from dogs. The Political Quality Club, a woman suffrage group, met to form a boycott against butter and eyes.
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Des Moines
Political Quality Club
Administration aims to speed rail bill through Congress
Washington Dec 7 Administration leaders planned Thursday to rush President Wilsons railroad legislation with amendments to swell Interstate Commerce Commission membership. The House passed the bill and Senate action was awaited. Strongest pressure sought to cut weeks by introducing a new set of bills, though not all leaders agreed.
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Washington
Administration
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Senate
Suburban Town Names Conditions for Greater Clarksburg
Mayor Joe N. Craddeed of iyroud Ons outlined four conditions at a meeting of the greater Wlrksburke committee. The talks covered commission form of government, a new paying act like 1908 Broad Oaks, and pre merger bond obligations conditioned for each municipality including Stealey Elelehets North view and Adamston.
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Clerksburg
Broad Oaks
Hird
Hue
Clarksburg
Joe N. Craddeed
Iyroud Ons
Stealey Elelehets
Northview
Adamston
Greater Wlrksburke Committee
Tech
Boy Charged With Theft At Local Hotel
Harold Martin, sixteen, accused of stealing 361.40 from the Com hour hotel on West Pike Street. He was arrested in Fairmont Thursday afternoon and returned by detective White. Police say Mrs Empry sent him with 51.50 to cash and bring the money back. he eluded watch by boarding the inter urban at a side stop. Fairmont police nabbed him while buying a suit, with 39 in cash and 10 paid on the suit.
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Accieel
Era
Fred Broprey
West Pike Street
Harold Martin
Fairmont
Cuy
TL. T. White
Boyle's
Nicholas M. Whyte
Stnrai
Mrs Hopkins Invited to Dinner with Wilson Aids Suffrage
Mrs J A H Hopkins head of New Jersey Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and wife of J A H Hopkins was invited to President Wilson's dinner. Friends say she plans to attend in suffrage attire and press him on his plans for the cause.
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Washington
J. A. H. Hopkins
New Jersey
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Progressives
Wilson
Vance C. MecCormick
Democratic National Committee
Mra
Hopkins
Friends
Sdinnar
Birthday salute to Mackensen as Bucharest falls
Dec 7 Amsterdam reports Emperor William sent a birthday telegram to Field Marshal von Mackensen commander of Teutonic forces on the Roumanian front. He praises the Danube Ninth army for extraordinary exploits in conquering Bucharest. Mackensen, born December 6, 1849, is named for leadership.
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Imy
Amsterdam
William Haa
Ram
Fred Marshal von Macken
Sen
Bucharest
Danube
Field Marshal
von Mackensen
Indiana University Medical School Fire Damages Building
Fire damaged the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis early Thursday. The loss is estimated at fifty thousand dollars.
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Indianapolis
Indiana University School of Medicine
Sweeping Change in Railroad Rate Making Methods
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged a major reform in how freight and passenger rates are set. The commission proposed statute fixing existing interstate tariffs as just and reasonable at a specific date, with no changes unless ordered by the commission, shifting burden to carriers seeking rate changes. The report warns such legislation would be radical yet could curb profiteering and manipulation while preserving flexibility for industry needs.
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Washington
Dec
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Atntuty
Saya
Leading oil man Captain Joseph T. Jones dies in Buffalo
Captain Joseph T. Jones a prominent independent oil operator in West Virginia and one of the era’s wealthiest magnates dies in Buffalo New York He built vast holdings including Gulfport Mississippi and several banks ships and real estate Born June 11 1842 in Philadelphia he served as a Civil War captain His widow Miss Louisa Blackmar Bradford Pa and a daughter survive Funeral services held in Buffalo Thursday afternoon
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Buffalo
N Y
Joseph T. Jones
West Virginia
Captain Jones
Sistersville
Vtero
Gulfport
Miss
Ines
Philadelphia
Louisa Blackmar
Bradford
Switzer Unable to Attend Engagement Next Thursday
J M Switzer of National Cash Register Dayton was slated to speak before the Greater Clarksburg delegates but announced he could not be present next Thursday. Dudderar notified the committee and a replacement speaker will be sought. If none is found the meeting may be postponed. Switzer is a noted lecturer on Dayton style government and the commission form. Freder ick J Small formerly a Boston broker was indicted for murder in the death of his wife Arlene Small, found strangled and shot, and the house set on fire to cover the crime.
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J.M. Switzer
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Clarksburg
G. W. Dudderar
Board of Trade
Switzer
Commission
National Cash Register
Oy Associates Presossipee
Frederick J! Small
Boston
Arlene O- Small
Fall of Bucharest Noted For Moral Political Impact
London December 7 General F B Maurice chief director of operations at the British war office told the Associated Press that Bucharest's fall has no military significance yet carries a considerable moral and political effect. He discussed the latest Allied military operations and their implications.
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London
Bucharest
F. B. Maurice
War Office
Associated Press
Wage Increase Sought by NY Garment Unions in Talks
A union representing garment workers in New York may secure a ten percent wage rise for over 30 000 workers as negotiations proceed between a manufacturers committee and United Garment Workers representatives. The issue of wages is to be discussed at Friday's meeting.
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SY Associated Preany
New York
United Garment Workers of America
Ie. Manufac
Raise to Advance Commission for People’s United Telephone
The article notes a proposed raise for the commission governing People’s United Telephone Company and its operation across Harrison Upshur counties. It mentions prescribed rates from $7 yearly for basic service to $40 yearly in some central areas, with subscribers in towns paying building and line connection costs. Washington reports Bryan’s appearance before a joint investigating committee on transportation centralization and federal value assessment.
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People's United Telephone Company
Jane! News
Harrison
Coancoguine
Frese
Pies Washington
Bryan
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