Eastern Ohio coal operators weigh settlement decline
The Associated Press reports in Cleveland that eastern Ohio coal operators see no value in further settlement talks for the strike ongoing since April. Many operators favor opposing recognition of the United Workers' organization, and several companies plan to abandon the Ohio field, statements made at the Operators' Association meeting.
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Trenches Near Sennheim and Steinbach Recaptured Says German
A German statement reports trenches near Sennheim and Steinbach were recaptured. Except for activity along the eastern end of the battle front, there is little fighting reported.
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Sennheim
Steinbach
Ohio General Assembly Opens as Civil Service Law Sparks Debate
Ohio's 81st General Assembly convened in Columbus with Republicans in control and Speaker Charles D. Conover urging bipartisanship. A push by Rep. W. S. Hoy to suspend the civil service law and replace it with noncompetitive exams sparked early controversy, drawing skepticism from Senate leaders and pending governor's input.
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Senate debate on government ship purchase bill sparks alert
Lope Washington January 4 reports Senate debate as the minority report on the government ship purchase bill is filed. The senator says no measure of equal consequence has faced Congress in years and warns that government control of foreign trade amid danger could shake the U S good faith in delivering goods to belligerents.
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Senate
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Lafayette Gleason Named Counsel to Comptroller
Lafayette Gleason has been named counsel to Comptroller Travis at a salary of $10,000 per year. The appointment emphasizes Gleason's legal expertise and the administration’s accounting oversight.
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Gleason
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Invasion of Hungary Predicted Amid World War I News
London reports confusion in eastern fronts with Turkish claims near Sari Kamysh disputed by Russia as heavy snow hinders operations. German and Russian lines clash over Borszmow near Lowicz while Alpine passes may signal a Hungarian push. Albania moves unsettled after Italy siege. France advances on Steinbach near Tirann with overwhelming bombardment.
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Gardner warns on military readiness in House hearing
Representative Gardner urged a probe into national military preparedness saying the entire field army including militia and regulars could garrison Paris and that the United States owns about half as many guns as Russia had at Mukden. He detailed figures showing a battle line 65 miles long for the combined force.
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Delegations Push to Halt War Material Exports
Delegations from New York Philadelphia Chicago and Baltimore including German American Alliance and Ancient Order of Hibernians urged the House Foreign Affairs committee to back resolutions stopping exports of war materials to European belligerents. CC Hexamer of Philadelphia urged memorials and an immediate inquiry by a commerce commission to protect neutral trade.
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London Stock Exchange Opens After War Closure
The London Stock Exchange reopened for business today after a closure since July 30 due to the war. Trading was tightly restricted to prevent panic selling by hostile countries as the session began with cheers and the national anthem.
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London
London Stock Exchange
Grace Hoadley Dodge Leaves $1 200 000 to Public And Religious Bodies
Grace Hoadley Dodge philanthropist died in New York December 27. Her will filed for probate on January 4 leaves more than 1.2 million dollars to public and religious institutions.
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Associated Press
New York
Grace Hoadley Dodge
Philanthropier
New York Wife Shot by Husband in Home Ambush
Frances Collins was killed at home in New York as husband William Collins, detained on murder charges, allegedly fired through a door panel after hearing her voice in an adjoining room. The man in her lap was said to be her brother George.
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Frances Collins
William
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Collings
St Clairsville votes dry under Beal law
St Clairsville Belmont county seat voted dry by 127 with 263 dry ballots to 136 wet as ballots counted on January 4.
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St. Clairsville
Belmont County
Germans Fall Before Bayonet on Haura River Front
Russian dispatch reports a night battle on the Haura river where German forces fell to bayonet charges. The action is described as remarkable and occurred during intense fighting described by the Russian communication.
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London
Haura River
Ohio Governor Urges Prudence as State Finances Speak
Governor Cox submits message to Ohio General Assembly detailing 1914 general revenue fund balance of 8.65 million dollars, noting extraordinary wartime and disaster expenses and substantial capital spending on universities, normal schools, hospitals, and prisons while debunking tax deficit claims and stressing sound fiscal policy.
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James M. Cox
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