Riot in Antwerp Sparks German Soldier Casualties
Dispatches from Amsterdam report a revolt in Antwerp on November 30 with two to three hundred inhabitants clashing with German forces. Many German soldiers were killed as locals refused to work in Germany amid unemployment measures. Neutrals reportedly fear reprisals as Belgian youths return from Ghent under harsh conditions.
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London
Dac Ie
Amsterdam
Delgrane
Stumkill
Holland
Ghent
Antwerp
Belgium
Liegend
Inland cities denied rates dispute in Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court sustained Interstate Commerce Commission orders allowing railroads to charge rates to San Francisco Oakland Portland and Seattle while prohibiting inland cities like Reno and Stockton from receiving preferential inland rates. The decision overruled lower federal court injunctions and clarifications were issued on enforcement.
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Prema
Washington
Supreme Court
Interstace Commerce Commission
San Francisco
Oakand
Portland
Seattle
Bermonto
Stockton
San Jose
Maine
Eight Hour Day for Working Women Policy Endorsed
Resolutions calling for an eight hour work day for women and supporting a bill to create a woman's division in the Department of Labor were approved at the Middle Atlantic Eight Hour Day Conference in New York. The meeting, sponsored by the National Women's Trade Union League, aimed to press Congress for the reform.
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New York
Congress
Middle Atlantic
Wight
Trade Union League
Gambling crackdown halted widespread betting activity
The grand jury announced plans to prosecute all violations of the statute prohibiting gambling or operation of percent age games. Citizens were warned that anyone continuing gambling activities could face judicial action, following officials’ report to the sheriff and district attorney.
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Grand Jury
Sega
Honanga
Pie Tigers Raised by the Restaurants
In Los Angeles on December 4, restaurants implement a 20 percent price rise for pies and with bread and butter surcharges. Some meals may cost more while others stay the same as patrons face higher dining bills.
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ABY
Prew
Los Angeles
Dee
German Women Forced to Work in Factories
From Amsterdam dispatches a demonstration outside Charlottebourg town hall shows women mostly servants and wives of soldiers demanding bread and leave for all soldiers. The passage of the Army Will prompted a swift return to factory labor.
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Momien vIII
Amsterdam
Exchange
Charlottebourg Town Hall
Russia asserts right to Constantinople amid war aims
Petrotgrad reports a semi official dispatch quoting Premier Trepoff claiming a 1915 agreement with Russia France and Great Britain grants a right to attack Constantinople and secure a free passage to the Mediterranean. The statement asserts Allied resolve and calls for continued sacrifices to end the war and rebuild.
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Petrograd
Crepot
Russia
France
Hriinin
Lly
Ruste
Constantinople
Trepoti
Marines Injured in Can Domingo Clash
Washington reports an encounter near Can Domingo on November 29 between American marines and native forces. Several marines and Dominicans were wounded, the heaviest casualties reported among the Dominican defenders led by Captain Kiapp. The clash occurred as U.S. troops were establishing order in the region.
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Washington
Nalive Macoris
Bante Domingo
Captan Kiapp
Hayti
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Warden Dickerann Resigns. Muller Named Interim In Carson
Governor Boyle accepts the resignation of Warden Dickerann at the penitentiary in Carson. Captain L. Joe Muller is placed in charge temporarily as several candidates are considered, with Charles J. Slavin of New county believed likely to be chosen.
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Carson
Boyle Tin Afternoon
Dickerann
L. Joe Muller
Charles J. Slavin
Aherr
New County
Tourist rates and summer routes set by commerce panel
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to grant reductions in freight rates for California sugar to Texas buyers but ordered year round excursion fares and summer tourist routes from Chicago to San Francisco to be uniform via northern or southern paths. northern fares remain higher. Federal courts do not possess inherent power to suspend criminal sentences, per Supreme Court ruling overturning District Judge Millits of Ohio in the Jas Henahan case.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Comminaion
California
Texas
Chicago
San Francisco
AHADT
Supreme Court
Millits
Ohio
Jas, Henahan
Toledo
Carranza Recaptures Chihuahua City From Villistas
Juarez Mexico December 4 Carranza forces recaptured Chihuahua City from Villa forces and restored telegraphic contact with the border General Francisco Gonzales reports General Carlos Ozuna led cavalry in the seizure and entered the city at 7 PM yesterday The fight disrupted Villa looting and forced his retreat toward the west while Murguia’s forces moved in with field equipment and heavy artillery. Telegraphic lines to Torreon and Mexico City were reestablished and trains run to Jimines amid reports of casualties and foreign fate in the town.
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mexico
Carranz
Chitwahua City
Villa
Francisco Gonzales
Carranea Brigade
Carlos Ozuna
Nombre de Dios
Suburie
Chihua Bar City
SiQy
Atericine
Murguia
Sisravine
Chihimahua City
Murgula
Ivield
Torreon
Max
Ico City
Chihuahua
Jimines
Federal Telecan
Chihuahua City
Settles Grudge in Open Court
A shocking courtroom incident in Hammond Indiana leaves Judge Charles Greenwald wounded in the arm Bailiff Louis Dolowwcie killed and juror George Robbins shot in the head by Michael Tnntk who says the grudge against the court spans years The judge survived Robbins fate remains uncertain due to brief report
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Hammond
Ind
Charles Greenwald
Louis Dolowwcie
George Robbtin
Michael Tnntk
Robbins
Sequoias Sold To U S In Historic Park Land Deal
The privately owned tract inside Sequoia National Park may pass to federal control through Interior Department and National Geographic Society cooperation. Congress set aside 50 000 dollars for the purchase but owners demanded adjacent holdings valued at 20 000 dollars be included. The Geographic Society board approved 20 000 dollars to enable immediate payment of 70 000. The giant forest near a 20 mile tableland includes the General Sherman tree, the world’s largest, with a 102 foot circumference at the base and 279.9 feet height.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sequoia National Park
Interior Department
National Geographic Society
Congress
Sowell
Board of Managers of
the Geographic Society
Rials
Hie Society
General Sherman
Lhn Bane
German railways limit travel for military needs
Copenhagen dispatch cites Hamburger Correspondent on new German railroad rules. All travel restricted to essential business, traffic reduced to minimum for economic reasons, with subservience to military needs emphasized.
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Copenhagen
Hamburger
Greek government restores relations with Entente
London reports that the Greek government has reestablished normal relations with the Entente. It says the rights of the arrested Venizelists will be rejected. In the House of Commons Lord Geer notes the Constantine government’s involvement and promises immediate steps toward a solution.
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Pevan
London
Entente
Venizeliston
House of Commons
Lord Geel
Constantine
Troopship Sunk by German Submarine Amid Fleet Losses
The admiralty announced the sinking of the 8000 ton French transport Karnaik by a German submarine. The ship, last seen at La Clot in August, had carried passengers from Alexandria and Malta after a chase by a submarine near Anndelated Prem. Lloyds also reported the British steamer King Bledyn sunk after leaving New York for Havre on November 16, and several other ships, including Burcombe and Intrar, plus Norwegian Skjoldorf and French vessels Briants and Cap-Lihou, were lost to submarine attack. the Harpalus was sunk yesterday with crew landed.
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Burlin
Admiralty
Marseilles
la Clot
Abe J
Marwaliies
Alexandria
Malta
IBY
London
Lloyd'd
King Bledyn
New York
Havre
Edgesford
Fon
Brest
Lloyds
Burcombe
Tone
Intrar
Rumanians Trapped as German Forces Close In
Associated Press reports Mackensen’s drive pressing forward under Falkenhayn’s pressure. Rumanian lines fall back near Gradichtes and along the Argeciu frontier as Teuton and Austrian forces encircle toward Bucharest. Berlin asserts Romanian prisoners and loot captured southwest of the capital amid ongoing fighting.
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Associated Press
Mackensen
Falkenbayn
Bernoanab
Tewtons
Gradichtes
Bucharest
Alexandria
Dy Associated Press
Pesessaeas
Argeciu
von Falkenhayn
Tre Ar Wechu
Petrograd
Berlin
Railroads seek wage boost for 1.5 million workers petition to Congress
A telegram to President Wilson from a Denver executive committee of non union railroad employers asks Congress to grant authority for railroads to raise rates to cover a substantial wage rise for 1.5 million workers not covered by the Adams law. The National Association of Railroad Employees would circulate petitions in every congressional district. Paris laundries plan to close December 20 if fuel cannot be guaranteed, citing threat to peace and prosperity.
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Wilson
Congress
Washington
Paris
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