Explosion damages governor’s residence in California
Police probe a dynamite blast at Gov W D Stephens Sacramento California late last night. The guard was changing shifts when the explosion tore a wall and created a deep ground hole. None injured. Authorities suspect German pro-German group. dragnet on suspects. Gov Stephens and family uninjured as neighborhood searches continue.
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Refiners Warned Hoover of Shortage Testimony
E A Babst president of the American Sugar Refining Company testified before the senate investigating committee that refiners warned Food Administrator Hoover in February March and again in June of a looming famine stock shortage due to exports. He said the company advertised there was no shortage if people listened. Chairman Reed noted witnesses should not be displaced.
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E. A. Babst
American Sugar Refining Company
Senate
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Hoover
Reed
Mr. Hoover
Old Soldiers Get Chance to Serve
Washington dispatch reports that veterans past the usual age for frontline service and those who served honorably in any prior conflict, including the late war, are being recruited for home duty. Recruiting officers may enlist men up to age 60 if physically fit, expanding eligibility beyond the prior 40-year limit.
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Man Pleads Guilty in I W W Case to Anamosa
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 18 Joseph Selzer organizer in Iowa for the Omaha branch of the I W W organization pleaded guilty to inciting hostilities against the government. He waived a preliminary hearing and will be sentenced in district court and sent to the Anamosa reformatory tonight. He was arrested last week for distributing I W W literature and is the first in Iowa to plead guilty under the new law.
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General Assembly
Suffrage Wing in House Tests Vote
In Washington today a test vote in the House gauges sentiment toward the woman suffrage constitutional amendment. Suffragists polled seven more than a two thirds vote as the question was referred to the new woman suffrage committee rather than the elections committees as requested by anti suffragists.
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Senate to Probe Railroad Problems
Senate interstate commerce committee ordered to study the interstate commerce commission recommendations for railroad transportation fixes. The panel will meet during Congress recess and report legislative ideas.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummins
Iowa
Good Fellows Christmas Drive Urges Help For Waterloo Needy
The Good Fellows fund asks Waterloo readers to support the Christmas appeal for boys and girls under ten. Donations from individuals including Sirs Peterson, A Morris, and Mrs Cass total 287.50. Toy donations arrive at Courier lobby. coordinators Mr. Don and Mrs R C Cowin oversee the toy section with women and girls invited to dress dolls. Headquarters remain open evenings. contact 3330 or Mrs Holt at Black 2693.
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A. H. Holt
Rockefeller summer home burns in Cleveland after prior removal of paintings
In East Cleveland the Forest Hill estate of John D. Rockefeller was gutted by fire after midnight. Fire officials estimate $100,000 in property loss with the brick foundation left. investigators suspect arson and note that Rockefeller had removed most valuable paintings a month earlier, saving hundreds of thousands.
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John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Cleveland
Yanker Lieutenant Receives British Gallantry Honor
London report notes Lieut. G. W. Oakman junior of Ship Le TE awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry in the Cambrai battle where he was wounded for the third time. Grandson of Roecco Conkling, the officer is listed among honors announced on December 18.
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G. W. Oakman, Jr
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Rotecco Conkling
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Senate orders inquiry into shipping row and shipyard delays
The Senate Commerce Committee will investigate delays in building the American merchant marine by the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation. The probe follows criticism of ship production and aims to recommend remedial action to Congress. Admiral Harris resigns as general manager and Charles Pier succeeds him as manager.
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Harding
Ohio
Senate Commerce Committee
Shipping Board and Fleet Corporation
Congress
Hankis
Harris
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Charles Pier
Chicago
Hurley
Pacific Coast
HODY
Fleet Corporation
Bowles
James Heyworth
Charles Day
Admiral Harris
Philadelphia
Marley
Admiral Capps
Board of Trustees
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Piez
Teuton Chiefs Open Parley With Russians Report
A dispatch from Haparanda cites Keren sky moving near Petrograd with Bolshevik troops opposing. German and Austrian ministers notify Trotzky to attend Brest Litovsk talks for European peace and allied diplomats weigh invitation responses. U.S. envoy Francis likely has no instructions and will report final developments.
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State Department
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Seon Trotzky
Mr. Francis
Connectioo
Wilson Sets Bryan Right About Dumba
Washington December 1. President Wilson denies press claims he urged Secretary Bryan to resign over the Dumba interview and Lusitania note. In a letter to Bryan Wilson says he did not ask for resignations and accepted Bryan’s correction of misrepresentations, noting the matter did not affect diplomacy. The missive ends with cordial regards and Wilson’s signature.
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Berlin
Woodrow Wilson
Morgan's Priceless Art Collection Donated to New York Museum
New York announces the transfer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art of the remainder of J. P. Morgan's world renowned art holdings. The gift, arranged by his son, totals about 60 million in value and spans over 3,000 objects including paintings, miniatures, porcelains, tapestries, and sculptures. Highlights feature medieval sculptures and Renaissance paintings by van der Weyden, van Eyck, and Mabuse, among others.
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British Atrocities in North Sea Convoy Attack
London reports show German warships sank 11 ships in the North Sea convoy raid. Survivors and Danish accounts describe intense fighting as a Swedish steamer was torpedoed twice and broken in two. Berlin adds Tyne raid details and merchantmen saved or sunk by German forces.
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de Robeck
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Christiania
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King Magnus
Bothnia
How Registrants May Join Colors
Washington D C Der 18 Provost Gen Crowder issued rules uniting amend of draft wage may join the colors at their own request. Men only may enlist in infantry signal medical and quartermaster corps. Supply conditions prevent acceptance in coast artillery field artillery cavalry and engineers corps. Volunteer enlistments in regular army by draft age men called at noon last Saturday and may be inducted as soon as eligible locally.
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British Steamers Cordova and Bollata Sunk in Torpedo Attack
Reports say two British steamers Cordova and Bollata, about 2,200 tons each, were torpedoed and sank within minutes. One boat rescued 11 crew and four passengers after 15 hours at sea. A lifeboat from a Swedish steamer with 15 people reached land amid a gale, as a German destroyer unusually offered aid to a Bollata boat. The Swedish steamer Torleif, 856 tons, was also mentioned in the account.
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Canagay Votes for Draft by Big Majority in Canada
Ottawa reports show the government winning a strong majority in parliament with about 45 seats in one count and several still in doubt. English speakers backed conscription to keep Canada on the fighting lines while French and German speakers favored Laurier. Soldier votes boost the government’s edge, aiding enactment of the conscription law. Smoke Diamond Joe.
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Borden
Wilfrid Laurier
Union
Robert Borden
Prohibition Amendment Sent To States For Ratification
Congress sent the national prohibition amendment to the states for ratification within seven years. The House approved the resolution 282 128 with 36 states needed, and Iowa's eight representatives split, eight voting for and one against submission. Bryan appeared on the scene amid celebrations by temperance supporters.
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