Britain may arm merchant ships to counter U boats
London December 14 Asquith Bonar Law debate in the House of Commons centers on a $400 million war credit. Law cites daily expenditure at 5.13 million pounds while the Admiralty contemplates arming merchant ships. Entente seeks adequate past reparation and future security.
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Lloyd George in Serious Condition in London
London reports December 4 that Lloyd George remains in bed with fever and illness. The condition is described as slightly worse and he is to stay in bed for a few more days. Irene is noted in an update.
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German submarine returns after 55 day sea patrol
Wireless from Herlin to Tuckerton New Jersey reports a German submarine completed a 55 day at sea patrol without entering harbor. Weather was bad. Details of its clean escape after sinking the British steamer Caledonia are announced as Caledonia attempted to ram the sub, bending its periscope tube and forcing it to stay submerged for an hour for repairs.
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Black Flag Warns Villa Followers Displayed by New Commander
In Chihuahua City General Murguia, new operations head against Villa, detains 600 suspected communications with rebels. He adopts a black flag with skull and crossbones as division standard to warn Villa followers, first shown as troops entered Chihuahua after Villa's departure.
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Death of Game Warden and Mining Disaster News
Reports from multiple incidents include the murder of a game warden in Martinez California, with Antone and Joseph Canalero arrested in the case, and a deadly coal mine explosion at Reedy & Ryar near Stone City, Pennsylvania, leaving twenty dead and seven injured.
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U.S. Submarine Ha Reported Ashore and Damaged
The Ha submarine is ashore at Samoa off Humboldt County per Merchant Exchange reports. Submarines Hl and ft with Cheyenne left Puget Sound for San Francisco and San Diego on December 1. Ha’s status and crew fate are unsettled amid fog and heavy surf near Eureka and Berklea. A hospital corps is ashore. hopes for rescue depend on further weather and contamination conditions.
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National Prohibition Amendment Advances in House
Washington December 1 report shows the judiciary committee favorably approved the national prohibition amendment by a 12 to 7 vote. The Universal Limitation amendment and Borland resolution on FTC investigation were reported favorably. Senate passed the immigration bill with a literacy test, a veto trigger for three presidents, and sent the measure to conference.
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Peace Dove Finds No Place To Alight Among Armies
War dispatches describe ongoing operations on multiple fronts as peace proposals await a joint allied reply. German forces push in Wallachia, claiming control south of the Bucharest Tehernavona line while French attacks in the Argonne were repelled.
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Standard Oil raises salaries for low earners in California
Bakersfield December reports that all salaried employees of the Standard Oil Company of California earning under $250 monthly will receive a raise of two per cent starting January 1. The action affects a sizable portion of the payroll and aims to adjust compensation for lower wage staff.
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Slingsby case loss ends long appeal for heir
London reports the house of lords refused a grant of appeal in the Slingsby case. The trial court found the child was Lillian Andersons son and handed to Commander Slingsby. The house expressed regret at the pain caused to the gallant officer serving his country. The estate is valued at £600,000.
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Captain Helma in Police Court Violence Case
Captain W. T. Helma, defeated district attorney candidate from Los Angeles, assaulted Seattle attorney John Perry in police court and cut his lip during the trial of Dana Steeth, editor of the Los Angeles Record, accused of libel by Holmen.
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Oloader Killed by Policeman After Boarder Feud
Bakersfield dispatch reports Italian immigrant Joe Notell sought on a fatal shot at Mrs Venidini, landlady, then returned to the boarding house. Police confront him He refuses to surrender and is fatally shot. Mrs Venidini dies. Notell also dies.
Peace note arrives at the White House
The note containing the peace proposal arrived today and is being prepared for the president. It is substantially the same as Berlin's version. A confidential report from American Chargé d’Affaires Grew accompanies the note outlining events leading to the chancellor's speech. The president will see the note and forward it to American ministers in belligerent countries. It is believed he will urge that the offer not be rejected without consideration.
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Stallings May Go To Chicago Team
New York December 14 George Stallings manager of the Boston Nationals is seen as the leading candidate for manager of the Chicago Nationals If Stallings goes to Chicago Pred Mitchell coach of Boston and Harvard would be promoted to manage the club Haughton recommends Mitchell as one of the game’s brightest minds Patrick Moran of Philadelphia says Cravath would move to the Pacific Coast League if a trade can be arranged Albert Hender has been named manager of the Toronto International League club
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Milkman’s Stair Climb Peril Highlights Bill Evasion
Loton Horton, head of a major New York milk distributor, testified before the Wick investigating committee about milk drivers bearing heavy workloads. He described fashionable tenants who leave winter Florida for whom milk bills remain unpaid, noting drivers climb about 324 flights daily and often face unpaid sums. Horton warned follow ups to the country or grave consequences, and cited a surplus of 800,000. He urged changes as milk distribution could shift to store sales.
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Railroad Commission Regulates Interurban Transit
Ban Francisco December 14 The supreme court has ruled that the railroad commission possesses regulatory authority over interurban motor cars and related services, affirming its power to oversee interstate and urban rail operations.
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Victory Certain Believes Frange Speech Depicts France’s Threats
In a session of the chamber of deputies the German emperor’s peace proposals are criticized amid warnings to beware of France’s enemies. Briand asserts France will not concede less than the allies and declares the blood is on the enemies’ hands. He affirms belief that victory is certain despite inconsistent Allied prospects and hints at shifting fronts in the east.
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Belgians deported under government necessity
Washington reports indicate the United States government justified Belgian deportations as driven by serious necessity. The State Department received a reply to an American protest stating the depor tations were not accurately informed of their purposes amid the crisis.
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Liquor Prohibition Declared Across France Report
Paris December 14 Associated Press reports Premier Briand's declaration to the chamber of deputies shows France will enact total prohibition on the consumption of whiskey brandy and liquor. The ministry debated extending bans to all within the army and country with approval.
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Carranza Troops Brutalities Reported in Guanajuato
An American mining man swore an affidavit from El Paso stating Guanajuato, Mexico, sees about 70 deaths daily among the poor. He alleges Carranza troops seize women teachers from parochial schools, convert church properties to camps, and seize corn aid for $9.50 gold.
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American Executed by Mexican Military
An American released from the Juarez jail after weeks on a minor charge said Alfonso Laura, an American citizen, was executed by Mexican military in Juarez on October 21.
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