Senate resolution held up by Borah
A Senate resolution strongly endorsing the president and a peace note was sent to the foreign relations committee after Senator Borah objected that the Senate had not had enough time to consider the note. The resolution cites the Senate as the venue for executive action, public sentiment, and the will of the people. The note was ordered printed in the Congressional Record.
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Filibrock
Foreign Relations’ Committee
Horah
Renre Fert
United States
Btone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congressional
Texas Company to Pay Bonus to Men
A Texas company announced a ten percent bonus for all employees earning under 2500 yearly. The payment is slated for January 16, 1917, and applies to the company and its subsidiaries. The notice indicates the bonus will be distributed to qualifying workers.
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New York
Tera
Lloyd George hears ministers as health improves
London reports Premier Lloyd George continues to improve in health and shows no ill effects after speaking in the House of Commons. He met several ministers including Lord Robert Cecil to discuss recent developments and the German peace proposal, amid noted activity in German factories.
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Lloydeorge
House of Commons
Germany
Robert Cecil
A. J. Nalour
Nothing New in Border Inquiry Reported
El Paso Texas December reports from the Eighth Ohio Infantry border division indicate no new findings in the round robin inquiry. General George Bell Jr. states inspectors found no further facts besides widespread belief the petition aimed to send the regiment home, with men expressing hopes of release from service.
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Texas
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Ohio
George Bell, Jr
Border Division
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Vhle
Ste Walla
Aretente
Eighth Ohio Infantry
Thia
Checks Prove Horse Purchases In Federal Trial
In federal court in Omaha, cancelled checks are presented to prove J Sidney Smith, president of United States Ave Mock Co, purchased thousands of wild horses on the government range in Coconino County Arizona. The United States Livestock Co and Omaha Land & Investment Co face charges of using mail to defraud over a $1,000,000 sale of Metitious Arizona wild horses. Smith finished testimony just before noon after earlier being cross examined Tuesday.
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Web
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United States Ave Mock Company
Coconino County
Arizona
United States Livestock Company
Omaha Land & Investment Company
Iowa Denies Knowledge of United States Livestock Company
In a pretrial statement Iowa and another defendant contend they had no knowledge of the United States Livestock Company prior to the indictment, arguing they did not participate in or learn of its existence.
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Iowa
United States Livestock Company
Bia
Philadelphia Yard to Build Cruiser
Washington reports that the Philadelphia navy yard will build a slip for one of four battle cruisers, with private bidders proposing on a percent basis. Secretary Daniels stated the government must construct one vessel to determine total costs, as conferences with private firms begin to set profit scales and draft contracts on a percentage basis.
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Congress
Daniels
Navy Department
Department
Berlin presses on Lloyd George speech fragment reread
Berlin papers mock the British premier and question a demanded conference as Germany faces restitution and indemnity fears. Commentary from Tageblatt Vorwaerts and other outlets highlights perceived entente aims, warns against surrendering territory, and questions prospects for peace amid wartime rhetoric. A Glasgow education group pledges a war bonus to secondary teachers.
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London
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Lioy George
Lloyd George
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Entente
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France
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Russia
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Christmas Service With Ogden Tabernacle Choir
A Christmas church service is planned for Sunday afternoon December 24 in the Tabernacle featuring the Ogden Tabernacle choir and soloists with Apostle David O. McKay. Dudley Bark’s oratorio The Coming of the King will be presented by the mixed chorus and speakers. Apostle McKay will preach on the text in a grave, game manner. The service begins at 7 p.m. with an invitation extended to the public.
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David O. dicKay
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Dudley Bark
Mia
Myrtle Ballinger Nigtey
Misty Mildred Ware
Dougtes Brian
Leslie Baville
Leo A. Sadeen
William Wright
Apostle McKay
Extra clerks and horses bolster parcel post in town
The Christmas rush is easing as Twenty extra clerks and cartiers are now in service and four additional helpers support the parcel post to prevent congestion. Regular workers toil overtime while early shopping keeps business steady. Parcel post is moved to the basement for sorting and four extra horses and wagon are used for delivery. Uptown branch adds one more clerk as Postmaster Towning assigns additional staff.
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Lostmaster
W. W. Browning
Rufus Garner
Melntrie Drag Company
Towning
Public Utilities 70 Embrace The Coal Problem
Chairman Charles Richards of the public utilities subcommittee said progress is being made in investigating coal valuation and transportation rates. A bill for the coming legislature will include a section to provide relief and protection to the public. Immediate legislation may be expected to address unjust rates and prices as sessions continue.
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Charles ©. Richards
Public Utilities
Willontinue
Wilson notes in no sense a threat
Washington reports Secretary Lansing clarified that the United States would maintain neutrality and continue to condemn any notes as threats to belligerent governments. He emphasized there is no change in policy and reiterated the aim of keeping U S stance firm and nonconfrontational.
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Kaiser Imagines He President Of The U S
Vern Kaiser, jailed for 62 days, was not declared insane yesterday and will move to Provo this afternoon. He fantasized being President Woodrow Wilson, strutted in his cell, and claimed to be a deity while others called him deluded. Prisoners reported his unusual behavior and comments.
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Vern Kaiser
Provo
Woodrow Wilson
Phert T
Allan Makes A New Record In Arctic Run
San Francisco reports Scotty Allan, famed dog driver, set a speed record by riding a combined hydroplane aeroplane and sled from Nome to Valdez and back in about ten days. He used Mrs Darling's dogs and a gasoline powered craft, traveling 1109 miles in favorable crossing despite skepticism. Allan returned to Nome on November 11 after the remarkable voyage.
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San Francisco
Bcotty Allan
C. F. Darling
Nome
Valdex Imate
Frank O'Connor
Alla
Valdez
Noma
Fire Destroys Smith Bedding Plant Levels Ogden Economy
A severe blaze consumed the Smith Bedding Co plant, harming not only the company but also several Ogden merchants. Local firms like Ogden Furniture Co Bayle Furniture Co Home Furniture Co Herrick Co W H Wright & Bons Bean croft Last and Thomas Pain a Hurst and others reported the shutdown disrupts stock and regional supply of special goods. The plant produced mattresses and unique comforts with machinery designed locally, making replacement difficult. Community hopes for rapid rebuilding to restore home production and supply.
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Smith Bedding Co
Smith Company
Ogden
Fioes
Ogden Furniture Co
Bayle Furniture Co
Home Furniture Co
Herrick
W. H. Wright & Bons
Beancroft's
Last
Thomas, Paina & Hurst
Ofden
Philadelphia
Jurisdiction Question Over Delayed Irrigation Case
District Judge J A Howell faced a challenge to his authority as to whether he lost jurisdiction after a long-delayed decision in the North Ogden Irrigation Company versus George A Fuller et al. suit. The case, tried twenty-five days and then submitted, risks retrial if deemed untimely by reason of reelection. The Utah Supreme Court says the decision must be given in a reasonable time. questions linger if reelected judge can render it.
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J. A. Howell
Deet Aloa
Howell
North Ogden Irrigation Company
George A. Fuller
Eden Irrigation Company
Utah Supreme Court
Mowell
Vote Timetable Set for Prohibition Bill in Senate
Washington December 21 final plan sets a January vote in the senate on Senator Sheppard's Cat urbia prohibition bill after a scheduling error disrupted earlier plans. Proponents fear postponement could jeopardize passage while a separate note mentions a domestic anecdote as a family tea scene unfolds and a mining union pension recommendation appears.
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Washinton
Om Benator Sheppard
Cat‘urbia
Senate
Organization Probes Miners Under Sixty Five
A special committee led by John P. White is appointing a task force to investigate the organization and its leadership for those under the age of sixty five. The report aims to clarify the policy and ensure proper conduct across the group.
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John P. White
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