Col. House Returns From Allied Conference Mission
Col. E M House returns from Europe as head of the American mission to the Allied Conference. He says the meeting at Versailles brought things to a focus and the Allied Naval Conference is a result of the talks. He notes coordination improving on economics and embargoes and calls the trip a complete success.
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Dual Empire Troop Totals Rise Amid War Mobilization
United Press reports peak troop numbers for Germany and Austria Hungary in 1917 with 2,030,060 total forces. The article notes divisions increased from 69 to 715, a surge in men, machine guns, and artillery as mobilization accelerates through 1917 and into 1918.
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Col House praised by Lloyd George signals new epoch
London confirms Col E M House and the American mission earned praise from Premier Lloyd George. The British leader calls the visit a prelude to closer democratic unity and cooperation, marking a new era in world affairs and the Versailles Supreme War Council’s work.
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British Destroyer Lost by Collision
The Admiralty announced a British destroyer sank in a Wednesday collision with the loss of two sailors. The same statement reported a non rigid airship with five crew members lost in the North Sea on Tuesday, and another airship of the same type descended over Holland on Tuesday.
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Fuel Shortage Forces School Closures in South Carolina
In Columbia and Richland county officials urge drastic measures due to a severe fuel shortage. Colleges plan two week or longer closures, churches urged to hold union services and end night services. State Administrator Gossett travels to Washington seeking relief amid bitter cold.
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No Verdict Predicted in Gage Case Says Jurors
A Concord man faced a jury last night with the fate of the case still unresolved. Court observers predicted a disagreement and noted the potential for retrial on first degree charges if acquittal occurred.
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Italians Retire After Daylong Assault on Caprile
Rome reports Italian forces under General Diaz withdrew from Caprile after a day of massed Teuton attacks. Italian troops held firm rear positions near Monte Solarolo and Cordellorso. repeated enemy assaults were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Violent Artillery Rages In Chaume Wood Sector
Paris reports intense artillery fighting in the Chaume wood area tonight with German attacks repulsed by French forces. South of Juvincourt French troops surprised the enemy and took prisoners in a brief engagement.
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Kaiser Christmas peace bid signals German offensive plan
British officials and press assess a potential Kaiser Christmas message as Germany positions for a Western front offensive. Britain cites Lloyd George and Wilson speeches as shoring Allied resolve toward victory. Hindenburg leads, Haig loses initiative. calls grow to shift forces from distant theaters to the West.
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Garabed energy claim fuels Washington House debate
In Washington on December 15 the Garabed case sparked a House floor clash over a supposed virgin natural energy discovery by Garabed T. K. Giragossian. Edison and four other renowned scientists may judge the invention if a Senate and President Wilson agree. a five scientist committee could review the claim as Perrigo of Kansas City seeks to submit his own device for verification.
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Spreckels Attacks Sugar Trust at Senate Probe
In a heated committee hearing Claus Spreckels accused government price fixers and the sugar trust of collusion and caused Hoover to reply that Spreckels is sore over regulation and profits. Babst and Hoover defended the Food Administration noting sugar shortages and Cuban imports. The testimony focused on control of supplies, refinery closures, and alleged price fixing ahead of future contracts.
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Government to Build Explosive Plants Under Baker Plan
Secretary Baker announced the government will spend over 90 million dollars to erect explosive plants. Daniel C. Jackling of San Francisco was named to oversee construction and will operate under Baker's authority to supplement private output and meet anticipated needs.
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Congress Pursues War Probe Across Departments
Congress moves to determine if officials serving during the war are acting for the public good or personal gain as investigations widen. The Military Affairs Committee reports progress on heavy ordnance production while linking privates with public business in the sugar inquiry and Lawson’s demand for war profits scrutiny.
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War Council Created to Steer War Department Affairs
Washington announces a War Council within the War Department to coordinate supply for the American field army. Secretary of War Baker will chair with the Assistant Secretary, Chief of Staff, and generals Sharpe Weaver Crozier Crowder. Bliss and other leaders to join as needed. The council aims to unify planning, link field operations with the department, and visit theaters of war for informed guidance.
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Stores Closed for Hoarding Sugar in New York
In New York on December 15 the first rest for hoarding sugar and store closures by the food administration occurred. A camouflaged storefront, run under the name Borrak, halted business with about 60 barrels of sugar held. Only two barrels sold in November, while purchases reached 31 barrels in March and 29 in August. Signs read closed by the administration on stores operated by Herman D PWorkison, George Goldberg, and Cohen as licenses were revoked for violating sugar sale rules.
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