Government Ownership of Telegraph and Telephone Lines Favored
Postmaster General Burleson urges federal control of all telegraph and telephone lines citing existing congressional authority from 1866. A bill by Rep David J Lewis aims to acquire local and long distance networks for government operation and competition with private firms. Estimated cost to purchase systems about 900 million dollars.
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Washington
Burleson
Congress
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Lewis
Parcel Post
Lew Prongees
Postmaster Burleson Urges Government Ownership of Telegraphs
Postmaster General Burleson calls for government ownership of telegraph and telephone services. He argues federal control would ensure universal access, lower rates, and national security. He cites wartime communications and the need for coordinated nationwide networks.
Cleveland Woman Attacked by Holdup Men Outside Home
Cleveland, Dec. 18. Josephine Rigmund, 21, lies in serious condition after three holdup men jumped her in front of her home. One struck her in the face as two restrained her while a third tore earrings and snatched a ring. They grabbed her handbag containing a watch and money as she fought back but was overpowered.
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Cleveland
Josephine
Rigmund
Bryan Signs Peace Treaty With Nicaragua Envoys
Washington, Dec 18. Secretary Bryan and Nicaragua's Minister Chamorro signed a peace treaty between Nicaragua and the United States. Bryan hopes to similarly treaty Santo Domingo.
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Washington
Bryan
Chamorro
Nicaragua
United States
Santo Domingo
Secretary Bryan backs homes for envoys in capital
Secretary of State Bryan appeared before the foreign affairs committee in Washington on December 18 and discussed a favorable comment bill pending to provide for the construction of residences for ambassadors and ministers.
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Washington
Blaze Bryan
Capitol
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Billy
Stricken Captain Steers Wyoming Back as Smallpox Surfaces
New York Dec 18 The Atlantic fleet returned from the Mediterranean with the flagship Wyoming and Captain Frederick Chapin stricken and removed to a naval hospital. Commander Vogelgesang took command as the ship reached port. Reports say smallpox broke out on the Ohio with two deaths threatened and other cases under surveillance among Naples returning crew.
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Wyoming
Ohio
New York
Mediterranean
New York Navy Yard
Frederick Chapin
Naval Hospital
G. T. Vogelgesang
Baxter Takes Stand In His Own Behalf
Clem J. Baxter testified in Columbus denying taking money from any of about 200 banks he examined while facing larceny and embezzlement charges tied to a $3,140 shortage at Columbus Savings and Trust in 1912. He also denied touching funds from Metropolitan Bank of Cincinnati and disputed a $141 shortage found in 1911.
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Baxter
Columbus Savings and Trust Company
William A. Norton
Kenton Bank
Metropolitan Bank of Cincinnati
Dororthy MacVane Case Probed by Italian Officials
American Ambassador Page sought a formal probe into alleged Italian secret service surveillance of Dorothy MacVane the American opera singer in Taranto on charges of espionage after she reportedly photographed fortifications. The incident prompted a high level inquiry and official comment from Rome.
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Page
Foreign Office
Dorothy MacVane
Taranto
Marches di San Guillano
Vermont battleship disabled on Mediterranean voyage
Washington Dec 18 reports say the battleship Vermont has increased disability as its starboard propeller shaft broke while returning from the Mediterranean cruise with the fleet. Secretary Daniels ordered the tug Samona from the New York navy yard to assist the Vermont. The Delaware is convoying the Vermont into Hampton Roads.
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Vermont
United States
Daniels
Samona
New York Navy Yard
Delaware
Hampton Roads
Meeting Eight Annulled by GOP Central Committee
Columbus Ohio December 18 decision of the Republican national committee to hold a national convention next spring makes unnecessary the meeting of the state central committee planned for December 22 to select delegates. Chairman Paugherty said the central committee would likely meet after the holidays to consider other matters.
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Republican National Committee
State Central Committee
Paugherty
State Executive Committee
Central Committee
Republicans cut Dixie representation in national plan
Washington reports the Republican national committee adopted a new apportionment basis for selecting delegates to zonal conventions, reducing southern and Hawaii delegation counts and recognizing primaries for nominations. The plan, if ratified by two thirds of states, shifts voting power among the regions and includes changes to delegate rules and voting rights.
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Republican National Committee
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New York
Tishola
New Jersey
Kentucky
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
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South
Nord
Philippines
Porto Rico
Wright projects automatic stabilizer for flying machine
In New York Wright says he has nearly perfected a stabilizer that will control the aircraft better than a pilot, with daily tests at Dayton for four months. He plans to market it once a stall‑prevention system is reliable, and predicts broader aviation use in regions with limited rail travel.
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New York
Orville Wright
Aero Club of America
Air
Wright
Army Arine
Atlantic
Ovena
Lord Northcliff
Alsi
Claims Wife Is Insane In Lima Marriage Case
Toledo declares Paul E Koch filed a petition alleging Gertrude Gillespie Niebellean was insane at the time of their marriage ceremony in Lima and remains so. He seeks to void the marriage on grounds of incapacity.
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Toledo
Lima
D.eo
Paul E. Koch
Gertrude Gillespie Niebellean
Assaulted witness beaten at police station leads to hospital
Benedict Sutters remained in serious condition after being assaulted at Cleveland police headquarters. Sutters had come to testify against John O'Donnell in an assault case but was beaten unconscious when O'Donnell broke away from officers as he was being led to the cell.
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Benedict Sutters
John O'Donnell
Sutter
O'Donnell
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Buffalo
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Kenton
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Lakeville
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Madisonville
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