King Ferdinand of Romania Ousted from Throne
A chaotic wartime dispatch reports King Ferdinand abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Carol amid Bolshevik and German influence in Romania. Petrograd sources claim Russia will seek a separate peace with Germany within ten days unless Entente signs on. Also noted are reports of British destroyers sunk near the Dutch coast by mine or submarine and turmoil in Petrograd with Bolshevik plots against the Romanian monarch.
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Tien
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Genwal
London
Economist predicts U S ownership of railroads soon
Philadelphia December report from the American Economic Association cites C A Prouty of the Interstate Commerce Commission foreseeing government ownership or a fixed national policy within ten years to set railroad value and ensure uniform rates. He estimates government share around 10,000,000 with total costs near 75,000,000 for valuation and related work.
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C. A. Prouty
Prouty
John Bawer
Princeton University
Alon
Merry scrap in Calif on defense board
In California Governor removes John Francis Neylan from the state defense council for alleged political interference. Chairman Naftzger named to lead the board. Neylan disputes the move and accuses overreaching authority and inflated expenses. Neylan criticizes the council’s handling of the labor dispute and a $800 expense claim. Endorsed by Associated Press.
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Council of Defense
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Moylan
Naftzger
Stainers Should Be Treated as Traitors Warns Professor
Philadelphia reports at the American Sociological Society meeting that conscription of labor may be considered by the government. Professor Carl Kelsey urged treat airthernan traitors, while Prof. Wilcox of Agriculture noted 700000 retired farmers could be recalled and proposed 8 million youths and city women assist in farm work.
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American Sociological Society
American Economic Associaion
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Bank Branch in Petrograd Placed Under Bolshoviki Control
Ambassador Francis reports that National City Bank of New York branch manager R K Stevens in Petrograd and his assistant were arrested when Bolsheviks seized the bank. Officials await official reports before acting, noting possible irregular banking returns. The US seeks to avoid any breach with the Bolshevik regime during this tense period.
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Chiets Deny Wage Increase Demand in Rail Talks
Washington dispatch reports December 3 that railway executives refused a 4 percent wage rise demanded by unions and shifted responsibility to the government. They warned government operation may lead to ownership as workers weigh the railway situation, stockholders, and a continental railway plan against reversion to private control.
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Question Day Zone for Yanks Discussed
In France Pershing states the ban on sale of intoxicants to American troops in the army zone is under discussion with the French government. He supports prohibition but notes obstacles to enforcing a ban that would affect French business.
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France
Food distribution criticisms spark union and Labour resolutions
The national convention of trades unions the labor party and war emergency workers adopted resolutions protesting the suffering caused by delayed government action to organize an equitable districting of food supplies. They called for equal sharing among all families without wealth or class distinction and urged proper rationing.
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Ship Builders Ar ig Prices in Pacific Coast
Former Rear Admiral Bowles testifies before a Senate committee that Pacific coast shipbuilders demand contracts at very high prices. He notes plants have raised prices on red hive materials and points to costly bids.
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Destruction of German Submarine by American Destroyers
The navy department released details of the November 24 clash in which the German submarine was attacked by American destroyers Fanning and Nicholson. After depth charges, the submarine surfaced and surrendered its crew, with some sailors rescued and one German dead. The action occurred amid broader war reports from Rome and Berlin dated December 29 and December 20.
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Boyle silent on Nevada senatorial successor
Gov Barnet D Boyle of Nevada said he had nothing to say about a possible appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Francis G Newlands. The statement came in a telegram from Marfa Texas to the Associated Press while on a train from New Orleans to the Pacific coast.
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Barnet D. Boyle
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Early Conditions At Camps Told Of
Reports from Camp Bowels and Camp Doniphan describe severe shortages of rifles and equipment earlier, with ample footgear and tents scarce. Generals Breble and Gréte outlined past ill conditions, crowded hospital tents, and hospitals overwhelmed by disease while noting some supplies now arriving.
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Wright
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Texas Mine School
Chicago Denies Licenses Under Citizenship Rule
An ordinance in Chicago took effect denying licenses to engage in business after May unless first citizenship papers are shown. The measure targets aliens, tying business eligibility to naturalization status as the city enforces new rules.
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Per Cent of City Destroyed in Guatemala Earthquake
Washington dispatch reports that a large portion of Guatemala City was demolished by the Wednesday quake. All residents are believed safe with casualties feared minimal. Relief work is under way as authorities reassess losses. Also notes Spokane Pine Federation rescinds 8 hour day drive in western camps. Sacramento police to hold alleged industrial workers related to dynamite probe.
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Oragno
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