La Follette Fights New Pacific Treaty in Senate
Senator La Follette denounces a proposed Pacific alliance as a betrayal by American delegates at the armament conference. He warns the pact would bind the United States to Britain and Japan, echoing League of Nations fears, and pledges to fight ratification. He calls the treaty a coalition four powers attempt and a form of international blackmail.
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Pacific
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League
Germany
Russia
Two Children Die in Iowa Train Collision
Epworth Iowa Dec 14 Two children were killed instantly and their parents seriously injured when John Murray a farmer near Epworth drove an automobile into the path of an Illinois Central train. A third child may die from injuries.
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John Murray
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New Naval Conference Panel Given Plenary Powers
A former expert subcommittee is elevated to a full committee with plenary powers to recommend to the conference. The move aims to speed final decisions on Japan France and Italian naval ratios, holiday terms, and submarine strength as M Viviant plans to depart for New York and Paris. French delegation head M Sarraut called the Washington conference a brilliant success.
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Washington
Iowa Teacher Strangled in Rural Schoolhouse Mystery
The body of Miss Igna Magnusen twenty one a schoolteacher was found in the basement of a northern Allamakee county schoolhouse three miles from Dorchester. She had been strangled and beaten to death prompting a search by residents and bloodhounds but no suspects named yet.
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Trial begins in baby murder case in Michigan
In Adrian Michigan on December 14 the trial of Mrs. Matie Kirby, a Hudson Michigan temperance worker, opened in circuit court on a charge of murdering an infant born to her unmarried daughter Alice on July 4.
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Japan delays conference on naval ratio to appease Mutsu wish
Washington reports continued deadlock as Secretary Hughes and Arthur Balfour meet with Baron Kato in secret talks over naval ratio. Officials say no announcement is possible until the talks finish and another conference may be held next year. The aim is to satisfy Japan’s desire to retain the Mutsu while preserving the 5 5 8 balance.
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Japan
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State Department
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Europe
United States
Great Britain
Yap Agreement Opens Way For Pacific Peace Pact
Washington reports signings by plenipotentiaries of the United States Great Britain France and Japan formalizing a quadruple treaty to preserve Pacific peace. An American reservation ties Yap to its own relations with the islands, and the pact awaits parliamentary ratification after the Yap treaty is concluded. A new naval sub committee of fifteen from the five powers was also formed.
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Pacific
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Great Britain
France
Japan
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Harding
Senate
Allies Plan 7 Percent Loan Backed by German Customs
Paris December 14 The reparations commission proposes a seven year loan of 17.6 billion dollars at 7 percent with all German customs as security. The plan seeks Allied approval and allocates bond proceeds among the allies in proportion to their indemnity for two years.
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Paris
Remmrations Commission
Plato Siee Germmmy
Mine explosion kills twenty five in Morrison Colorado
Denver reports 25 men killed at the Satanic coal mine near Morrison after a gas explosion and ongoing fire since Friday. Six bodies recovered, police and physicians dispatched with pulmotors to the scene. Draft dodger Abagsons posts bond and flees custody after arrest in New Orleans. Dr Joseph Wilken, arrested for evading the draft, requests telephone access and posts bond while a pin is confiscated.
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Nine Die in Michigan Farmhouse Fire
A Detroit area blaze at Mrs. Margaret Waken's farm home killed nine people including seven children two miles north of Detroit. Mrs. Waken's husband and four children died along with Mrs. Ilean Cosnick and three of her children. two other boarders died from burns and one escaped. The fire began from an explosion when kerosene was poured into a kitchen stove.
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Margaret Waken
Eight-Hour Day Rule Extends to Rail Maintenance Crew
The United States railroad labor board declares an eight hour day remains the standard for most workers, but overtime starts after ten hours for maintenance of way staff. The decision covers about 900000 employees and includes equipment crews for the first time, with time and a half for Sunday work and potential start time and meal hour flexibilities. The ruling, effective Friday, aims to curb unemployment by allowing shorter shifts and emergencies paid at the eight hour rate.
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Rail wage policy hints from board on wage reductions and seniority rules
The board signals readiness to hear wage reduction applications from railroads and pay increases from unions. It notes 1,000,000 employees covered by settled agreements within 45 days of a strike order withdrawal. The body acts after failed negotiations, with no new seniority changes. most railroads report no promotion disputes and many already align with national rules.
Wales to Wed Next Fall After Engagement Rumor
Reported engagement of Prince of Wales to Lady Rachel Cavendish fourth daughter of the Duke of Devonshire. Betrothal expected after the prince returns from India with wedding planned for fall. Lady Rachel known in Canada New York and Washington and was entertained there during her father’s Canada visit.
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Wales
Rachet Cavendeh
Duke of Devonshire
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India
Rachel
New York
Washington Solety
Treasury to issue thrift bonds for small investors
Washington announces a thrift bond campaign to broaden savings. The treasury will issue 25, 50 and 100 dollar bonds at 20, 40 and 50 dollars respectively. Bonds mature in five years with 3 percent interest if sold before maturity.
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Federal Treasury
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Miners Routed by an Army of Women in Coal Fields
In Pittsburg Kansas on December 14 the militant Howat followers led women to storm Central Coal and Coke mines. They stopped work and drove away striking miners, hurling stones and red pepper while seizing dinner buckets. Sheriff Gould reports the riot to state officials.
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Alexander Howat
Central Coal and Coke Company
Jackson- Walker
Mile Gould
Wilson Opposes Pact After Democratic Reversal
Washington reports an unexpected shift by Democrats on the big four treaty after a cloak room meeting led by Senators Carter Glise Swansen of Virginia and Harrison of Mississippi. The group, previously supportive, sparked rumors that President Wilson opposed the plan and warned against Clemenceau’s entente to dominate smaller nations.
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Mississippi
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Navy Enlistment Cuts Prompt Mass Resignations
New York reports orders at the navy yard to reduce enlistments by about 10 440 men with cancellation possible by resignation. Within hours after the notice was posted officers and sailors from all classes began resigning, signaling widespread upheaval and potential future effects on fleet strength.
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Marine trio hurt in brawl in Managua Nicaragua
Three American marines Sergt. Les Henry of Owensville Kentucky Corporal Ray Frey of Carthage Maine and Arthur Owen of Spokane Washington were slightly wounded in a fiesta day draw in Managua Nicaragua reports to the Navy department said Sheelash also resulted in the killing of three
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One Money Making Bureau
Washington reports Secretary of Labor Davis issued the shortest annual report among cabinet officers. Congress appropriated 6,060,888.03 dollars for the department's fiscal year. The main expense was migration handling near four million. Enforcement against alien anarchists cost 500,000 and deportation of undesirables 1,270,000. The department takes in more money than it spends.
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War on Slacker Draft Dodgers Urged by Army Chief
Maj. Gen. Hurtis ad jutant general urges energetic pursuit of more than 100,000 draft evaders from World War I. He asks Congress to allocate 250000 to pay rewards of 50 for each deserter turned over to military authorities.
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Hurtis
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Tm Hlateport
Congress
Cuba asks withdrawal of American troops
Havana declares the government will request the withdrawal of U S troops in Cuba under a joint congressional resolution. It says it would be a friendly act if the United States complies. The troops are Marines stationed at Camaguey since March 191%, per President Menocid’s request.
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