Lansing Seeks Austria Disavowal Of Ancona Sinking
The United States government demands Austria disavowal of the Ancona attack and full reparation for American losses. Secretary Lansing issued a stern note amid renewed Austrian submarine activity in the Mediterranean. The note seeks accountability for the sinking while signaling U.S. caution in broader relations with Austria and Germany.
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Wasbjyeian
Unites Staion
Ipilan
Anema
O Americe
Oo Anntrin
Austria
Germany
Lansing
Mediterranean
Ancona
Washington
Penfield
Mner
Admiralty
State Department
Ambasmator Penfield
Petrolite
Discord Over Ford Peace Ship Sparks Internal Clash
On board the peace ship, dissent grows among malcontents led by Rev. Charles F. Aked of San Francisco. They demand open access to documents cited by Mme Rosika Schwimmer, while Schwimmer resists. Henry Ford, via wireless, condemns President Wilson’s preparedness policy as reactionary.
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Oscar
Cape Race
Ita
Charles F. Aked
San Francisco
John D. Rockefeller
New York
Peace Party
Mme. Rosika Schwimmer
Mme. Schwimmer
Henry Ford
United States
Wilson
Ellie Q. Jones
Argonauts
Mr. Jones
Success of Party Predicted by Wilson
President Wilson tacitly agrees to be the Democratic candidate for reelection after hosting a luncheon with the Democratic National Committee at the White House. He spoke of party success in 1916, and committee members say no further announcement is expected. The committee views his actions as effectively entering the national campaign.
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Washington
Wilsen
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
White House
Elks to dedicate new Columbus home in December
The Columbus Elks lodge prepares a $225,000 facility adjoining Memorial Hall set for December 15 to 17. Ex Governor James M. Cox will deliver the dedicatory address as Elks from across the country attend. Grounds and building value listed at $200,000 with furnishings about $25,000.
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Elia
Columbus
America
James M. Cox
Dayton
Memorial Hall
Elks
James R. Nicholson
Largest American flag to grace Sedlcm ceremony in Columbus
Esteemed Leading Knight John G. Price has secured the world’s largest American flag for the Sedlcm dedication parade. The flag, owned by the Canton chamber of commerce, spans a city-block length and needs 150 bearers. Columbus Elks’ dedication committee includes John W. Kaufman Jon Y. Bussell W. V. Baker and others with James M. Hengat as exalted ruler of Elks Lodge No. 37.
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Vawen Wit
John G. Price
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Elks of Columbus
John
Jon Y. Bussell
W. V. Baker
W. J. Bebb
William J. Donnelley
Edward J. Durham
Louis C. Hunt
C. C. Jones
William Leachman
C. W. Wallace
Robert F. Wolfe
Jacob L. Will
John Pfeifer
John F. Car ‘Ete
John R. Downey
Ovis Lorbach
Albert Bernet
Frank R. Anderson
Edward Gettrost
James M
Victory in Congress Expected by Days
Washington reports that Senator Sheppard of Texas has introduced a joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment banning liquor sales and manufacture to the states. Drys predict a majority aye among Ohio House members on the prohibition measure, even as questions linger on woman suffrage.
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Congress
Washington
Sheppard
Texas
United States
Ohio
Drys
House
Found Fifty Dollars in Bread in Fostoria
In Fostoria on September seven a bakery clerk hid the day's receipts over fifty dollars in a loaf of bread for safekeeping. The loaf sold next morning. weeks later a poor man reported finding the money and attempted to return it, facing potential prosecution. A separate report from Galion states widow Alice Miller Sixty was killed by a passenger train near the Bis Four railroad while returning from a religious service.
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Fostoria
Fred Ort
C. Danner
Galion
Mra
Alice Miller
Jailer’s Wife Tries To Wreck Train With Saw
In Wilmington Del a jailer’s wife fired a pistol and forced two prisoners to move a saw to her. The prisoners Chester and William Smith of Youngstown face burglary charges awaiting grand jury. In Bear Uniontown Ohio a strike team found a three ton steel mail obstruction blocking track nine near tunnel seven of the St Louis to New York No 32 line, shortly before fuel delivery.
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Wilmington
Ned
Benjamin South
Chester
William Smith
Youngstown
Ublle
Breakenville
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Louis
New York
Bear Uniontown
Demand 10 See Wilson Demand 10 See Wilson
Columbus reports heavy demand for President Wilson events at Memorial hall and the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Masonic temple. Over 8,000 seek tickets for the Memorial hall meeting thronged by 4,000 capacity, while 1,300 seek the 1,100 seat luncheon with the president as honor guest.
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Columbus
Memorial Hall
Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Temple
Qoon
Test Road Law Suit In Ohio County Court
Cleveland December 9 a suit to test the Cass road law passed by the last legislature will be filed within a few days the county commissioners said The law according to a ruling by the attorney general provides that the county is not obliged to maintain county roads inside village limits County officials here want to get a court ruling on this question.
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Cleveland
Iast
Attormey General
Pardon Request Placed for Cincinnati Businessman
Washington notes Morris L. Berman, convicted of false pretenses, seeks executive clemency after a two year sentence at Moundsville Penitentiary. Signatories include prominent Cincinnatians like former Governor Judson Harmon and several state judges. The appeal argues sentence excessive. Cleveland judge Johnson H. Clarke to fill a temporary circuit court vacancy in Cincinnati.
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Washington
Department of Justce
Morris L. Bermann
Cincinnati
Moundaville
W. Va
Judson Harmon
Cleveland
Johnson H. Clarke
United States District Court
Dera Wilco
United States Circuit Court of Ap
Solons Favor Extension on Revenue Amid Tax Plan
Washington December reports a conference between Secretary McAdoo and Representative Kitchin about extending the revenue act before year end to maintain federal revenue. The plan contemplates a 5 cent per pound sugar levy and proposed taxes on gasoline autos and bank checks, with income tax exemptions reduced and surtaxes raised. Congress aims to adjourn by December 20 if no major changes occur, with the emergency act expected to raise over 80 million dollars.
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Washineton
Me. Adoo
Kitchin
Ways and Mess Committee
Mannn
House
Congress
National Defense Plan no partisan opposition to plan
Washington December 9. Senate Republican leader Gallinger said the minority would offer no partisan opposition to the national defense program but insisted the president avoid caucus action. The president agreed not to seek caucus action. Gallinger said Republicans would contest the ship purchase aspect of the preparedness program. Secretary Lansing held talks with senior officers to consider a central authority for publicity on neutrality law offenses.
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Senate
St. Washington
Wh- Fon
Galliucer
Gallinger
Lansing
Washington
Retreat Threatened as German Cavalry Appears South of Monastir
German cavalry reportedly advances to positions south of Monastir threatening a retreat of Allied forces. The presence of mounted units increases pressure on retreat routes, with troops reorganizing to cover flanks and delay pursuit. Allied commanders issue late reports urging caution and assessing supply lines in the region.
Salonic War Front Stakes and Balkan Moves Reported
The Anglo French expeditionary force fights to hold Salonika as Bulgarian German reinforcements grow. German cavalry reaches Kenail south of Monastir while French withdrawal from a triangle stronghold is noted. In Champagne the fight from St Souplet to Massiges continues with trench gains for Germany. A high altitude air duel ends with a German aircraft destroyed near Mont Didier.
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Salonica
Kenail
Monastir
Athens
St Souplet
Massiges
Champagne
St. Souplet
Souain
Paris
Dec
War Office
Nea
Mont Didier
Attacks Blue Sky Law Suit in Cleveland Court
A Cleveland dealer sues to block enforcement of the blue sky law. The action seeks an injunction against State Superintendent Hall, with Cyrus Locker and WT Smith handling the prosecution for Cuyahoga County. Judge Sater granted temporary relief.
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Columbus
Eten
Stone
Cleveland
United States
Hall
Cyrus Locker
Cuyahoga County
WT Smith
Sater
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