Matter Up At Meeting in Capital
Washington December 3 official said Nevada silver producers backed by Governor Dole and Senator Pittman faced protectionist moves in the government's plan. If what is implied holds, Weld would be moved to maintain current rate and prevent American producers from deteriorating. The conference aims to restrain certain expansion and curb limitations on production.
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Washington
Nffidale
Nevada
Dole
Pittman
Railroad Wreck Hurts 37 Soldiers and Civilians
A derailment of a special troop train returning from a Chicago holiday injured 37 soldiers and five civilians. Officials attributed the crash to a broken wheel on a car, with the central office noting all were reported not in danger and the accident occurring as the train overturned on a siding.
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Asth
National Army
Chicago
Ewiteh
Italy Line Improved Headquarte rs Report
In December Huntley reports heavy firing near Monte Pertieg and the Selmetia range with allied forces holding parts of them. General conditions improve slightly along the front though Ostendive revisions on the northern line are considered secure.
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Huntley
Convicts Escape in Illinois Penitentiary Break
Thirteen inmates who fled through two gates overpowered two guards and escaped the Illinois penitentiary. Officials pursued them as they sought to avoid capture and threatened to place the prison on lockdown.
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Ptvaal
State Employes Strike In Russia Amid Turmoil
Petrograd dispatch reports a strike by state employees led by a labor ministry official, with the military revolutionary committee pressing demands at the ministry of public order. An American military attache warns that Russia faces ongoing upheaval affecting entente discussions and potential shifts in allied policy.
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Tieton
Hmployer
Fitire
Teehiknien
Kink Vieviks
Havi Hague
Ministry of “Pulloe
Oserrluin
Inthar
Rena
Petrograt
Eorth
Athunwador
Francis
Staten
Kui
America
Russia
Start New Plan for War Funds
By Associated Press Washington December 3. Posts began selling war bonds and stamps to raise funds for the war effort. Heavy sales plan aims to mobilize $2,000,000,000 within a year with California allotted $40,766.40 and Nova Scotia $225,080.
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Associated Prean
Washington
Post
California
Novandi
Secretary McAdoo urges economy to finance war effort
Washington report says Secretary McAdoo challenged Americans to tighten spending and save money to fund the government. He called for patriotism and widespread sacrifice to support the war plan and ensure victory.
Soldier 15 Hung For Girl Murder In War Era
Washington reports President Wilson endorses Romania aid and asserts U S support. In a separate line, Private Frank Cady of the infantry is executed for the rape and murder of a French girl, with court findings cited as under influence. Observers note turmoil in Ecuador as revolutionaries are subdued.
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Washington
War Department
Prieate
Infantry
Mompinr
Uniwed
Observer Ny Tanigely
Associated Prowse
Gwayouil
Belair
Ecuador
Bolsheviks Take Over Journals In Russia
Telegrams report Bolsheviks have seized control of Russian press and dissolved the provisional government. Berlin confirms Russian deputies arrived at Prince Leopold to pave a general armistice while Petrograd notes indicate newspapers previously allied with the provisional government are now under Bolshevik control.
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Berlin
Leopold
Tity Associated Preved
Petrograd
War Savings Stamps Aimed to Raise Funds Nationwide
Washington December 3 America launches a year long drive to raise 2.1 billion dollars for war funds via War Saving stamps and certificates sold at post offices and banks. The program targets broad participation including children and families with stamps priced at 26 cents and savings certificates redeemable at 100 dollars, bearing quarterly compound interest.
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Washington
America
Bory
Eehonte
Sav Sovtotlen
Conditions on Border Quiet After U.S. Attack
Quiet day on the border after Saturday developments. An American trooper was killed and another wounded. A ranch foreman also died. Mexican bandits suffered thirty five killed in clashes near the Tex Tec region.
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U.S
Pincho
Congress bids amendment to curb alcohol production during war
Randall proposed a constitutional amendment to prohibit manufacture of alcoholic beverages except for stated wartime uses. The measure aims to limit alcohol production as part of war efforts in Washington.
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Washington
War funding estimates reach over thirteen billion
The treasury department presented to Congress on December 3 estimates totaling more than 13.4 billion dollars to finance government operations and wartime prosecution for the 1919 fiscal year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Government moves to favor essential wartime fuel supplies
Washington December 3 The fuel administration issued a preferential list directing priority shipments of coal to government orders railway fuel household needs public works steel plants coke yards and related functions for thirty days As Administrator Garfield said the requests aim to ensure military and national economic efficiency during the war and are expected to be followed.
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Brome
Washington
Gov
Leh
Garfield
British probe causes unrest at home and in industry
Washington report notes a commission of inquiry into industrial unrest among workers amid rising cost of living and food shortages. It cites disproportionate wage growth versus living costs and widespread unease over working conditions and distribution. The piece highlights public concern and potential impact on policy.
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Washington
Instruction of U S Troops Progressing in France
In a wartime update from France the American Army reports advancing training for newly arrived guardsmen. The focus is on rapid instruction to prepare troops for trench warfare, with efforts to organize, equip, and move units toward front readiness under heavy strain and shifting routines.
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Ameritas Cape
De Saulles Boy Restored To His Mother
John L. De Saulles Jr. aged 4 years was returned to his mother Mia after a jury acquitted her of murdering her divorced husband at the home near Westbury, Minnette. The mother, newly freed, told reporters that possession of her son would bring happiness, as the boy ran into her arms in the driveway. The reunion was a surprise to Mrs. De Saulles who had faced ongoing custody battles.
West District Shows Strong Business Amid Bond Drive
San Francisco December 3 reports indicate General business conditions across the Twelfth Federal Reserve district Arizona California Idaho Nevada Oregon Utah Washington remain uneven though bonds drive boosts sentiment. Data highlights large Liberty Loan subscriptions, rising copper values, cotton trade, and varied industrial activity. Washington reports reopening of the Minotte case with new investigative momentum.
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San Francisco
Cal
Federal Reserve District
Arizona
California
Idaho
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Distriet
Ariana
Olter
Tran Slaulie
Detter
Ogden
Three Day German Drive Fails in Cambrai Region
Berlin reports 6000 British soldiers and 100 guns captured in Cambrain area since Friday. American engineers aided in repelling German rush near Bourlon wood. many Americans joined British forces. French and Italian troops reinforced to counter the German offensive. heavy losses suffered with no breakthrough.
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Berlin
Cambeni
France
Goureaucourt
Associates Press
WAR MISSION PREPARES FOR HOME RETURN
Paris dispatch reports American representatives finalize reports and clear delays as they prepare to depart for the United States. A preliminary Allied meeting is planned with interallied council members to be briefed on progress and to outline further participation until the mission reports home. Colonel House and General Pershing engaged with Wilson on major developments as the interallied council remains a permanent body addressing essential war needs.
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Associated Press
Paris
America
Tite
Supreme Wary Council
House
Une Wit Council
Mouse
Wilson
Conneil
Eitepeette
Lomon
Junior Red Crossers Making War Clothes
Thousands of California and Nevada Junior Auxiliary Red Cross members mobilize to craft clothing for children of prisoners recently released from Germany and to sew infants garments for children of American soldiers and sailors. Charles Young, noted as convalescing from typhoid fever at home, is mentioned in the report.
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Nevada
Junior Auxiliary of the Red Cross
Germany
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