Gateway to Ogden Declared Closed by Short Line
The Oregon Short Line issued a new order to close the Ogden gateway to the Denver and Rio Grande system. If approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, passengers from Denver and other eastern origins bound for Harrison lines west of Ogden may be blocked from purchasing tickets over the Denver & Rio Grande route via East Lake City. Officials offered few details on the order’s exact impact, noting it had been prepared after earlier ICC suggestions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Ogden
D. E. Burley
Oregon Short Line
Deterstate Commerce Commission
Passeovera
Denver
Harriwen
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado Capital
East Lake City
Agpalnat
Harrian rights case before interstate commerce panel
A hearing was held before the Interstate Commerce Commission on a dispute involving the Denver and Ilo Granda. The commission agreed with Harriman roads on some points about exclusive rights to the Ogden gateway but avoided issuing the original order. Since then no action has been reported, though Harriman interests are said to be preparing for another attempt to close the fareway.
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Denver & Ilo Granda
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harrian
Ogden Gateway
Harriman
Financiers Not Surprised by British American Security Moves
New York reports that Britain’s decision to buy American securities surprised few, seen as part of options to strengthen and maintain exchanges with London. The plan implies direct government purchases, with mid quote price meaning a bid–asked gap and no broker fees. British holdings of American stocks and bonds remain high, over 2.5 billion dollars, despite liquidation revivals. A separate cable from Allentown, Pa notes German spy suspicions with 18-year-old George Pharls Helberger detained in England.
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New York
Treasury
London
Great Britain
Allentown
Liverpool
George Pharls Helberger
Lehigh County
England
Conspirators on Coast Indicted in German Plot Case
United States grand jury indicted Baron Von Brincken attache of the German consulate, detective Crowley, and Margaret Cornell on two counts each. Charges include conspiracy to interfere with commerce and to injure mail and ships by arson and murder. Defendants promised to appear in court. bonds set, with varying amounts. Evidence cited includes documentary proof and the case centers on alleged German plots to destroy commerce and ships, with broader connections across the United States.
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San Francisco
Dee
George Wilhelm von Brincken
Hall
Councellor
Baron von Brincken
Crowley
Cornell
A. A. Adams
United State
Evi Dence
Great Gritain
France
Rusia
Beatile’ Harbor
May
United States
New York City
Louis J. Smith
Detroit
Crowey
Vita
John W. Preston
Atformey
Retreat of British French Forces From Serbia Across Greece
British and French troops completed their retreat from Serbia across the Greek frontier. An agreed base at Falonki is being organized. German reports claim two English divisions were annihilated, but dispatches from Athens and Saloniki describe an orderly withdrawal with light losses.
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London
Serbia
Falonki
Athens
Saloniki
Indakiiing
Paraylt
Greece
Athena
Cirecca II
Albania
Montejuegra
Supreme Court Upholds Heirs Claim in Cloudburst Death
The Supreme Court affirmed a $16,000 judgment for the heirs of J. T. Nigger who died during a cloudburst while switching log cars at Lonnie? Texas. A Texas jury found the train crew failed to notify Bigger to step into another car. Three justices dissented. The Court recessed December 20 to January 3.
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Washington
Supreme Court
J. T. Nigger
Lonrlew
Texas
Bigger
Smith
British Blow Up Mine At Givenchy In France
London reports from the Tritieh front say British forces blew up a mine in front of Givenchy and occupied the crater. There was heavy bombardment east of Ypres and near Frelinghem, with shelling north of the La Hasse canal and trench mortar activity near the Somme amid cold bright weather. Separately Berlin reports Greece may resist Allied pressure with a naval blockade and rationing of prisoners, and possibly bombardments by allied ships.
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London
John French
Senda
France
Givenchy
Ypres
Frellinghem
la Hasse Canal
The
Somme
Decline in German Marks in New York Market
New York December 13 the purchasing power of the German mark fell to its lowest known level as exchange rates dropped to 774 marks per dollar and marks normally at 1334 cents were worth about 193 cents. Austrian kronen rates slipped to new lows but no Vienna sales were reported. Analysts linked weakness to rumors the Reichsbank may seize gold held privately in Germany.
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New York
Hor- UN
Vienna
Relchabsnk
Imperial Bank of Germany
Irish Stop The Burgar Attack Firing Retreat Story
Wounded soldiers at British headquarters in Macedonia recount two battalions the Royal Enniskillen Fusiliers and the Irish regiment sacrificing to cover a retreat from Serbia. The narrative describes their actions as part of a fighting retirement and notes the British commanders and units involved in the withdrawal.
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London
Royal Enniskillon Fusiliers
Tedmenta
Dlessalons
Serbia
Macedonic
Unclear medical remedy adrift in garbled text
Fragmentary. Advises tonics and tonics brands, claims to restore scalp, strength, and health. Mentions Niagara, plain setlow, ty restore scalp and health. Contains numerous garbled names, ages, and unspecified treatments.
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Niagara
Whale
Dillon
British hold Kevis Crest against overwhelming Bulgarians
A Reuters dispatch reports British troops outnumbered ten to one by Bulgarians. Heavy bombardment opened a daylight offensive, British rifle fire and bayonets fought back, but the position fell back to the third line. Enalakillens held Kevis Crest, delaying the Bulgarians four days with scarce support, buying time for defenses to stiffen.
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Spondent
Reuters Telegram Company
Dlepatch
Enalakillens
Kevis
Uma
Adda
War munitions tied up by iron molders strike in Pittsburg
Pittsburg pa dec 1 war munitions and other contracts valued in dollars were halted here by the strike of iron mold, core and related workers affecting sixty to seventy foundries and about 1500 men. Kellett arrested under postal law in Salt Lake City for mislabeled drugs sold as Sweet Spirit of Eden and Oil of Eden. He appeared with $300 bond to answer in federal court.
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Pittsburg
Fragmentary report on a 1910 violation case and release
An incomplete OCR note cites a man arrested and convicted in fall 1910 for a violation. It says he was sentenced to pity day but released after serving twenty-two days. He claims he was not driven out, noting he stayed for a year after and relied on medicines.
Communipaw casualty reports mount after submarine encounter
Washington reports a flurry of dispatched items claiming the Communipaw was attacked by an unknown submarine while en route to Alexandria on December 3. Earlier messages said the steam tanker was sunk or captured and later reached Alexandria with casualties to be reported.
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Washington
State Department
Matta
Alexandria
Alerandria
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