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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
2
Carranistas defeat bandits and drive them from the capital. Much loot taken as Villa's followers sustain casualties. Unclear fate of foreigners. Carranza reportedly agrees to an American Mexican protocol.
Two men were arrested for attempting to see President Wilson amid a Statue of Liberty Illumination banquet at the Waldorf Astoria. One claimed intent to murder. the other said he carried a letter for the president after a Readings terminal pick up in Philadelphia.
A fragment reports a revolt within a Michigan regiment at a location described as Si Paso. The readable text does not specify unit names or outcomes.
Lloyds reports the American steamer Chemung sunk after torpedo near Cabo de Gata. Crew landed at Valencia by Spanish steamer Giner and towed to five miles offshore before being picked up. Chemung owned by Atlantic & Pacific Coast Transportation, built 1888 in Buffalo, 327 feet, 8006 tons gross.
A war office report notes two zeppelins shot down during a Tuesday air action. One craft was destroyed nine miles offshore while the other was reportedly damaged and returned.
The German commander who sank the Marina with six American deaths says he took the vessel for a British transport and Germany asks the U S for status information. Germany is ready to offer amends if the Marina was not entitled to indemnity and could be peaceful merchant ship.
German naval forces have raided the east coast of England using a squadron of torpedo boats. The brief action targeted coastal waters and involved torpedo armed vessels returning after the raid. Reports indicate no details on casualties or exact locations.
London December 2 Admiral Sir John R Jellicoe appointed first sea lord of the admiralty. Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty takes command of the Grand Fleet following the Jutland battle. Admiral Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson becomes head of the Royal Naval College in the same reshuffle.
Congress reopens for a three month session amid crowded general legislation focused on railroad reforms and the high cost of living. Unprecedented estimates place government expenditures at 1.65 billion dollars for fiscal year 1918. Both Houses adjourned to honor the late Senator Clarke and Resident Commissioner Rivera. The opening rush yields many bills likely to die in committee as the administration pushes supply measures.
New York state commissioner of food and markets John J. Dillion announced a campaign against butter and egg and mercantile exchanges to curb food costs. He argued trading is stagnated among insiders with fewer than twelve men setting national prices and proposed legislation to open markets to the public or end their charters.
Washington reports show members of Congress believe the Supreme Court could decide before March 1 on the railroad strike issue. A favorable ruling would force Congress to plan new legislation at a summer session, as the shorter current session cannot finalize such actions.
The text states the smallest loaf equals two weight and restricts crackers and dry edibles as the only permitted fury of cakes. This terse rule outlines a specific size standard and limited cake types allowed.
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