President Wilson Urges Rail Regulation and Free Trade Steps
President Wilson delivered a comprehensive message to Congress urging stronger rail regulation, eight hour work for railway workers, a public inquiry before strikes, and broad powers to operate railroads in emergencies. He renewed calls for expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission, adjusting freight rates, and reforms to election spending and Puerto Rico governance.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
United States
Interstate Commerge Commission
Well Dressed Stranger Seeks Directory at Local Drugstore
A well dressed stranger enters a drug store and asks the proprietor to consult the directory. He compliments the store and mentions his friend Mr Quorn, noting the proprietor as a trusted supplier. The talk shifts to stamps and railway timetables available at the counter.
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Quorn
Franklin County Seat Pride Sparks Friendly Mix up
Franklin, a county seat with a college, four mills, railways and interurbans, hosts a Methodist conference while a presbytery meeting occurs at nearby Hopewell. A delegate misreads the crowd and is told this is Franklin, not Hopewell, sparking a lighthearted moment.
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Franklin
Munsonle
Methodist
Indianapolis
Deaf guest tells same tale at New York authors banquet
War correspondent Irvin Cobb, back from Europe, attends an authors banquet. A deaf man sits near Cobb and laughs loudly at a later tale. The deaf man is urged to tell the story he heard, and he obliges, repeating the same joke to the table.
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Irvin Cobb
Europe
New York
Cobb
Charlie
Undertaker Opens Mourning Remarks at California Memorial
In a funeral setting a young man asks to speak, then proposes remarks on southern California and its climate, sparking a moment of silence among mourners before any tribute is offered. The exchange centers on the request to address the gathering.
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Theo
California
American steamer Chemung sunk off Spain in World War II era note
Lloyds reports the American steamer Chemung torpedoed near Cabo de Gata and sunk. Crew landed at Valencia by the Giner and towed to within five miles of shore before being picked up. Built 1883 in Buffalo, 327 feet, 8006 tons, owned by Atlantic and Pacific Coast Transportation.
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London
Lloyd's
Cabo de Gata
New York
Genoa
Naples
Fayal
Azores
Harley Steamship Company of
Buffalo
Valepela
Giner
Reuter
Valencia
Lloyd’s
Atlantic & Pacific Coast Transportation Company
Union Drydock Company
Harriss Magill Steamship Company
Hardy Steamship Company
Chemung
Two Zeppelins Shot Down In English Raid
London reports say two German airships were downed during a raid on the English northeast coast. The airships and crews perished after being attacked by aircraft and set afire at sea. One Zeppelin was nine miles from shore on its return.
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London
Condon
England
War Office
German Ships Raid East Coast of England
German naval forces raid the east coast of England using torpedo boats. One vessel may have been sunk with all hands, and the British trawler Narval is reported missing. Lowestoft was among the towns bombarded by the raiders.
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Endon
England
Lowestoft
Nan Patterson Name Misused in Divorce Suit
Cincinnati December 4 The Nan Patterson cited in the divorce suit by Mrs Viola Dillingham against Frank Dillingham is not the actress formerly prominent in Ziegfeld shows, according to court records.
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Nan Patterson
Cincinnati
Nan, Patterson
Viola Dillingham
Frank Dillingham
New Blood Aids Archbold and Varrstown in December
Archbold and Varrstown see a new leadership push as John D. Archbold, president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, is linked to fresh corporate moves on December 4. The report highlights Barritt or Serit notes and ongoing strategic shifts in regional business.
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New Blood Aids
Archbold
Varrstown, N
John D. Archbold
the Standard On Company of
New Jersey
Serit
Federal Reserve Warns Banks On Foreign Short-Term Notes
The Federal Reserve Board warned banks and the public against purchasing short term notes from foreign governments. It urged caution in locking funds into short term instruments that may be renewed and could destabilize the banking system and economic development if depositors are affected. The board said banks should avoid foreign treasury bills at this time and focus on supporting domestic credit needs.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Treasury
No Pass for Vienna Envoy
The British Foreign Office definitively refuses safe conduct for Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow, Austro-Hungarian ambassador designate to the United States. The refusal cites excessive actions by Austrian and German embassies abroad and deems the British government justified in withholding consent for diplomatic travel.
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London
Foreign Office
Page
Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow
United States
Favora 2.2 Cent Piece Endorsed by Director's Report
The country demands a 2%%-cent coin, urged by the director of the mint. His annual report, made public here, recommends passage of a law authorizing coins of that denomination.
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Washington
Dee
Imint
New U Goate 60 Feet Long Report From Copenhagen
Copenhagen dispatch reports German U boats growing in size with fishermen noting submarines around 400 feet long. The claim says vessels appeared larger than merchant ships as wartime activity continues.
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Copenhagen
Germgny
Congress Begins Winter Session in Hampered Race Against Time
The article reports the start of the Sixty-fifth Congress with three months to pass key measures. Rail labor eight hour day, foreign trade and anti trust matters pace the agenda. President Wilson seeks neutrality, conservation, water power acts, and campaign finance reforms ahead of March 4. Women’s suffrage pushes continue, while routine appropriations dominate early efforts.
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Washington
Dec
Wilson
Congress
The
Union
Sistp
Houg
Senate
Tiny
House
Hoses
Snd
Cong
Clark
Firald
Appropriations
Reeds
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