United States To Proceed As Mediator In War Talks
The United States will forward central powers peace notes to the Entente without offering its own mediation. President Wilson may later act independently in peace initiatives. German and Austrian notes prompt careful translations and possible embassies to relay texts in original form. Switzerland’s handling of the German note draws interest as Entente positions await British PM Lloyd George’s speech next Tuesday.
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Washington
Wilton
United States
Count von Wernatorff
Lansing
Berlin
Vienna
Constantinople
Switzerland
Bas- Kino
David Lldyd George
Brotherhoods Seek Quiet Settlement With Railroads
Evansville Indiana December 1 Associated Press Wu Lee of Cleveland president of the Brotherhood of Railways Trainer says negotiations are under way between brotherhood leaders and railroad operating departments to settle all center issues before the Adamson law takes effect. He envisions a federal commission with four union and four railroad members to hear disputes and believes 90 percent of grievances could be settled.
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Cleveland
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New York
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Diver Rescued After Submarine Salvage Attempt Near Rocks
Rescue crews near Hureka California work to salvage a diver from the rocks as salvage divers aim to reach the submerged submarine. Efforts focus on opening hatches to vent diver tanks and release chlorine to ensure safe recovery.
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Cal
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Railroads keep old rates on bottled goods and grain
Pacific coast freight stays at existing rates for canned goods wine beans barley and other outputs despite authority to raise ten cents per hundredweight. The decision was announced under an Amman-type notice in December.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Fire Wipes Out Big Iron Works in Los Angeles
A devastating early day fire in Los Angeles destroyed the Llewellyn Works plant causing over 500000 in damage. Fifty workers were inside when the blaze began in the office building and spread rapidly. Police probe whether the incident was accidental or deliberate dynamiting. The nearby Lacy Manufacturing plant incurred minor damage and critical records feared lost.
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Lacy Manufacturing Company
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McNamara
Llewellyn
Teutons Advance Prisoners Rob Frontline Gains
Teutons advance along the front with 2000 prisoners taken today. Russian retirement reported near Dobrodin. In Belgium north of Zillebeks the Germans push to the second line as British defenders retreat. Southern Pacific lifts eastern gulf route extension hopes.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Teutons
Trumana
Dobrodin
Belgium
Zillebeks
Packing firms pay heavy fines to Missouri treasury
Five packing companies each paid 712,500 into the state treasury in settlement of 25,000 fines for antitrust law violations. The payment followed an agreement and attorney general John T. Barker said half should be paid.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
John T. Barker
Kaiser talks to army in Alsace on peace
London dispatch cites German emperor addressing troops in Alsace where he said he proposed peace talks and noted the war would continue if the enemy still fights. He praised military success, warned of God and fate, and spoke about the Romanian campaign and the English paying for the war.
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Associated Press
London
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Lloyd George May Not Appear Tuesday in Commons
London report says Lloyd George may miss Tuesday’s House of Commons session as his condition remains doubtful and his voice weak. The government seeks to proceed despite the illness and uncertainty surrounding his appearance.
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London
House of
Commons
French Make Great Gains Verdun Front In March
French troops thrust in the Verdun region forcing back German crown prince forces along a six mile front. About seven thousand five hundred prisoners and numerous guns were captured. German losses near nine thousand men with a two mile depth of advance. Bucuresc captured. 4000 more prisoners taken by von Mackensen. British and Turkish positions near Kutel Amara reported breached while advances toward the river.
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London
Westbound Freight Rates Up Under Commerce Commission Order
The Commerce Commission plan raises westbound freight rates effective December 20, targeting iron steel and bulky goods shipped by rail. Increases are ten cents per hundred in carload shipments and 26 cents per hundred for less than carload lots, affecting millions in canned goods fruit wine and grain.
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Greece Accepts Allies Terms Unreservedly
Greece says it accepts allied terms unreservedly and seeks sincere friendly sentiments toward the entente. Athens dispatches claim no hostile troop movements were planned and that material transfers northward will stop immediately. The government aims to satisfy concerns over the December 1 attack on British and French forces and hopes for blockading reconsideration.
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Caplan Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Times Building Bombing
Los Angeles reports David Caplan convicted of manslaughter over the Los Angeles Times building dynamiting. Jury deliberated five hours. Caplan faces a 1 to 10 year sentence. Four of eight indicted are named. other defendants unnamed.
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Los Angeles
David Caplan
Los Angeles Times
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Gal
Charles Haxarty
County books audit to begin Monday at nine
The grand jury and Sheriff Slavin reached an understanding ensuring the district court order directing an audit of the county books will take effect Monday morning at 9 o clock. Oyster and Old will perform the audit as originally arranged.
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Oyster & Old
Snowstorm Costs City Half a Million
New York reports a two hour snowstorm dropping a foot, the largest one day fall this winter. City traffic stalled due to a shortage of street cleaners as snow paralyzed main avenues and side streets.
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New York
Rastapajo
Harvard psychologist Hugo Munsterberg dies during lecture
Cambridge December 16 Hugo Munsterberg psychologist of Harvard died suddenly while lecturing a class on supplementary psychology. He was stricken on the platform as young women in the class summoned a physician who arrived shortly before his death.
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Cambridge
Hugo Munsterburg
Harvard
Rydrittfe College
Bleachers to be Abolished Cheap Seats Targeted
New York reports the National League may cut bleacher seats to a minimum with a 25 cent fore cast. Brooklyn club president Ebbets leads the movement to reduce cheap seats.
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New York
National League
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Rhyolite District Seeks Injunction Against Power Company
John F. Shaughnessy of the public service commission orders Nye county district attorney to obtain an injunction to stop the Nevada California Power Co from dismantling the Ibex line and cutting off Hebe and district power. The St Mark's church choir meets for rehearsal at 7 30 this evening.
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John F. Shaughnessy
Public Service Commission
Nye County
St. Mark's Church
Transport Is Going to Wreck on Rocks
A portion of the Sumner's crew remains aboard the abandoned vessel aground near Barnegat. Pumps and wireless are out, the ship pounds the shoal as lifeboats depart to rescue the rest of the crew.
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New York
Sumner
Barnegat
Women Against Future Trading Organizes Nationwide
The American Woman's Movement to conserve the Food Supply formed with Mrs. Robert Bruore as chairman. An advisory council of two members per state will be named. Resolutions urge Illinois women to pressure Chicago Board of Trade reform to end gambling in foodstuffs and curb illegitimate speculation through federal legislation.
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American Woman's Movement
Mra
Robert Bruore
Tlinois
Chicago Board of Trade
Interstate Commerce Lawn
Bonus for Army Recruits Set to Boost Enlistment
A century old but long inactive law will be used by the War Department to spur recruitment by paying $2 to any civilian who persuades a man to enlist. The prior statute had not functioned since the Civil War.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
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