Frigsc e to cut use of bread rationing to start in England
A telegraphic dispatch reports England France and Italy moving toward compulsory rationing of bread and other staples as shortages worsen. Lord Rhondda warns of grave concern while notes of optimism about improving measures accompany details of planned controls on wheat meat butter and margarine with nationwide rationing by April.
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Washington
D.C
Jean
England
France
Italy
Germiany
Austria
Deachbert
Food Administration
Rhondda
Grave Wystery
Engkind
Hana
Fance
Wilson Letter Honors Y M C A War Work Council In New York
President Wilson expresses deep appreciation for the Y M C A war work council in a miss meeting that launches a campaign for 1 750 000 to expand its efforts. Mrs. James Cashman chairs the council. Robert Layis of the American Red Cross praises the healthy, capable American youth serving in need as only a few sickness cases, mostly measles, are reported since October.
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New York
Y. M. C. A. War Work Council
Wilson
James Cashman
Millows
Robert Layis
American Red Cross
Nee
Enid Man Held for Insulting Remarks About President
Douglas Moody of Enid was arrested on a county attorney warrant for uttering insulting remarks about the president. It was alleged he was overheard saying he hoped President Wilson would be the first man killed in the coming dive.
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Enid
Qkla
Clenn Moody
Douglas
Lts
Moody
Wilson
Italy Adopts Drastic Policy to Increase Armies
Washington reports Italy has enacted a drastic policy to enlarge its forces. Physical requirements have been revised and individuals aged 18 to 45 previously exempted are ordered to appear for further examination.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Royal Palace Hosts Red Cross Headquarters Move
King Victor Emmanuel ordered the royal palace here used as headquarters for the American Red Cross, signaling a formal acceptance and continued support for the relief effort.
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Royal Palace
Red Cross
Enaa
Victor Emmanuel
Apo
The
American Red Cross
Oldest Rotarian Dies in Indianapolis at 96
Charles Wourtwa aged 96, said to be the oldest Rotarian in the world, died at his home in Indianapolis. A Civil War veteran, he joined the Rotary club as a charter member of the San Francisco chapter and was born in Pairfield, Ohio, on November 3, 1822.
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Indianapolis
Charles Wourtwa
Rotary Club
San Francisco Club
Pairfield
Ohio
War Era Briefs Highlight Draft, Navy Shifts, and Food Talks
Reports from Washington detail Crowder's draft progress and a pledge not to call more troops than needed. Admiral Pletcher loses duty as Navy conveys changes plus a plan for civilian control of the ordnance bureau. Hoover pushes for price controls and hotel menu limits as food administration contends with supply issues. Major General Peyton March and Brig. Gen. Edwin B. Babbitt are named for high military posts while a proposed cabinet secretary of munitions appears in hearings.
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Peyton
March
National Army
Wilson
Washington
Edwin B. Babbitt
Ordnance Department
Crowder
Congress
Ordnance Bureau
Enker
Multiple World Events and Local Disruptions Sweep the Nation
Reports from Manitowoc indicate a domestic assemblyman, Carl Hansen, died by his own hand in his insurance office. Pittsburgh announced the discontinuation of four Pennsylvania Railroad fast trains to conserve power. Nevada’s Charles Belluap Henderson was named United States senator to fill Francis Newlands’ seat. Eastern banks plan to withdraw numerous passenger trains. Washington issues directives. Norfolk endures a large fire causing $85 million in damage, with German arson suspects arrested and martial law declared.
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Charles Belluap Henderson
Elka
Nev
United States
Nevile
Francis G. Newlands
Gor. Yey
Boyle
Nevaula
Norfolk
Hugo Schmidt
H. KK. Lessing
U S Teutonic War News and Troop Dispatch Plans
National Guard units to France will be hurriedly shipped, with the Prairie division and Hinais regiments from Houston among the first. Washington speeds troop dispatch per Col EB House’s restart of the American War mission. Allied air raids on Germany raise German nervousness amid rumors of American invitation to peace talks on November 24.
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National Guard
France
Houston
Washington
EB. M. House
Germany
Amsterdam
London Times
Grmany
Foreign Developments in Russo German Aerotratimns
A London Daily Chronicle report says Western powers may grant de facto recognition to Lenin's government in Russia. Leon Trotsky rejects German peace terms and defends Soviet control, warning of defense of the Soviet movement if central powers refuse Poland and Latvia's fate. Count Luxburg arrives in sane, described as eccentric, while Buenos Aires authorities report medical observations. The Petrograd Times says harsh penalties will fall on telegraph posts entities who send appeals to French and American socialists. The Norwegian government warns of food shortages and increased danger, urging frugality during wartime. An earthquake in Guatemala City reportedly leaves about 1,000 dead per a New York telegraph.
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Chrenicle
Wesork
du Feta
Lenine
Russia
Petrograd
London Times
Northern Front
Chrissiamia
Norway
Guatemala City
New York
Central and South American Telegraph Company
San Jose
Guatemala
English
Rimary H. English
Harding
Iowa
Ovica
Iowa Bonding and Casualty Company of
Des Moiines
Engiieh
Casgeis
Oglish
National Organization of Insurange
European War Update from London War Office
The British war office reports a successful raid in Italy capturing prisoners and causing damage with minimal British losses. It notes 74 349 prisoners on the Western Front since 1017, including 1 572 officers, plus guns and mortars seized. Several merchant ships sunk, six German aircraft out of action, and renewed bombardment near Jerusalem with limited casualties.
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British War Office
London
Italy
Binve
Western Front
War Office
Afenby
Perth
Jerusalem
Lys
Rome
Gffice
Aimen
Padua
Ung Pontai
Training Tightens at Camp Dodge and Iowa Officials Change
Camp Dodge tightens discipline after holidays with stricter leave rules requiring proof of urgent need and division staff approval for absences. Ordinance depot personnel in France to receive outfits, while officers transfer to Camp Taylor. English resigns as Iowa insurance commissioner to lead Des Moines based Iowa Bonding and Casualty Co. Exemption board expands work as draft appeals rise. Iowa reports strong labor year with wage gains, war orders pushing factory shifts, and a Charles City engine maker returning to farm machinery.
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Iowa
Ambrose Urick
Misseioner
United States
Urick
Great Western
Ovlwein
Des Moines
Labor Bureau
Charles City
New Vital Statistics Law Goes Into Effect
The Thirty seventh General Assembly adopted a vital statistics act now in force requiring county clerks to record births, deaths, marriages and divorces and report to the state board of health. Physicians must file birth certificates within ten days, listing parents, occupation, residence, birthplace and attending physician. A notable draft age case in Lucas county prompted emphasis on official birth recording. Iowa soldiers from Camp Dodge are ordered to report for discharge. Taake named insurance commissioner to succeed Engish. Draft boards will allow inspection of registrar questionnaire series No 1 by the federal board for vocational education.
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Thirty-seventh
General Assembly
State Board of Health
G .H. Sumner
Lucas County
Adjutant General
Ghall
Federal Board For Voca Uonal Education
State defense councils seek more members for census aid
The state council of defense orders letters to all county councils urging appointment of extra members to assist in state census taking. Soldiers at Camp Dodge were warned about drafting letters that could reveal sensitive military information, with officials reading rules on permissible correspondence.
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State Council of Defense
County Councils of Defense
National Army
Camp Dodge
Ion
Dia Terete
Folka
Vigilance Ordered After Camp Dodge Fire Incidents
Soldiers warned of death or capture for arson against government food stores at Camp Dodge Iowa. Des Moines fires blamed on incendiaries prompt guards to act swiftly. Lt Col H L Cooper endorses the warning and stresses fear of a German plot to destroy foodstuffs.
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Camp Dodge
Des Mainns
Des Moines
H. Li. Cooper
Col. Cooper
Men Return to Work After Milwaukee Shop Dispute
The difficulty between Milwaukee railroad shop workers and road officials was settled, says J. W. Stapleton, superintendent. Fifty men were discharged recently while about twenty women remained at work. Only the car department was affected. The agreement reached appears to have been made public. the women continue at their posts.
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Dubuque
Milwaukee Railroad
J. W. Stapleton
Knoxville Girl to France Enlists in Red Cross
Miss Mildred Gilson, youngest daughter of T. G. Gilson of Knoxville, joins Major Donald MacRea's Red Cross hospital unit in Council Bluffs. A Des Moines Methodist Hospital graduate nurse, she sails soon for France from the Atlantic coast.
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Knoxville
France
T. G. Gilson
Red Cross
Mildred Gilson
Donald MacRea
Council Bluffs
Atlantic
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Connolly to Capital Report for Major Connolly
Major Maurice Connolly, former Chanute field flyer, has been ordered to report for duty in Washington DC. Details on his capital assignment were not released. Immense Service Flag at Ames to honor 127 in Iowa State College's service roster.
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Connolly
Dubuque
Maurice Connolly
Chanute Aviation Field
Rantoul
Ill
Washington, D. C
Rantoul Aviation
Ames
Iowa State College
Ward M. Jones
Poo Halls Close Early in Cherokee City
The city executive department orders all poo halls to close at 9 30 each evening, 16 o clock on Saturdays, to conserve fuel and light. Manager A G Norris of the Cherokee opera house confirms closure for the same reason.
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Cherokee
A. G. Norris
Chero- Hee Opera House
Osceola Department Store Fire Causes Large Loss
Fire at the Osceola department store nearly destroyed the stock with damage around 12000 dollars. Cause under investigation, no blaze was detected in the furnace the night before the loss. Insurance coverage is noted.
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Osceola
Phantom Engine Fatality At Union Pacific Yard
In Council Bluffs a laborer named Peter Fenwick was crushed to death when a runaway phantom engine struck him on a turntable while he turned the locomotive. The incident occurred as the engine without crew surged from the metal and trapped Fenwick between the pilot and the cab. death was instant.
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Council Bluffs
Bethind
Peter Fenwick
Freman
Captain Dulany Resigns from Army Post
Capt Dulany resigns citing eight months absence and a need to attend business. He details assignment at Pt Sill and Camp Cody, notes no time for duties, and mentions increased productive capacity of tractor engines. He regrets leaving Battery F Heutanante and says capable successors remain. He is described as a millionaire and son of a former lumberman from a river city.
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Ake
Pt. Sill
Alles
Iowa City man seeks word on Guatemala attack victim
Lincoln Hess of Iowa City says he believes his son is safe though Tom cannot hear from him. The son, a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Engineering, went to Guatemala as an engineer and later worked for Grace & Co. in the city.
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Iowan
Guatemala
Iowa City
Tom
Lincoln Hess
Percy
Miss
Mnen
Peres Hyng
College of Engineering
State Universty
Iowa
Grace & Co
Lowan Gets French Cross
Ottumwa Lieutenant Walter Schafer son of Mr and Mrs John M Schafer of Ottumwa has been awarded the croix de guerre a French honor medal for his work in raiding a trench He has been at the front for some time and wrote a letter to his parents describing the first American death in his sector after finishing a twenty day stretch in the trenches the croix de guerre is one of the most prized honors for distinction in service
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Lowan
Ottumwa
Walter Schafer
John M. Schafer
Schafer
Sethafersd
Son of First Engineer Dead Blairstown
Funeral held for Matt Tempie son of world’s first railway engineer. Died Christmas Eve at 76. Born in London in 1641, came to the United States via Canada fifty years ago. He worked many years as an engineer on the Chicago and North Western railway.
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Blairstown
Matt Tempie
Mr. Tempie
George Stephenson
England
Mr. Temple
London
United States
Canada
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Fire damages at Porter Tidrick Carriage works and homes
Des Moines dispatch reports a fire at the Porter Tidrick Carriage Company building with estimated losses around 35000. A wind-driven blaze under subzero conditions forced two nearby families from one story frame homes, who found shelter with neighbors.
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Des Moines
Bee Moines
Losa
Porter‘Tidrick Carriage Company
Luuuher
Escape Fire Rescue From Window in New Hampton
Flames trapped two families on the second story of the Tierney block were saved through a window escape. The fire destroyed a building housing a restaurant and confectionery, causing an estimated loss of 720,000. The fire’s origin is unknown.
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New Hampton
Red Cross Cake Sale Supports Charity at Uniane Theater
A recent entertainment at the Uniane Theater raised 128 dollars with a Christmas cake donated by Mrs. N. Cannon. The sale proceeds benefited the Red Cross, and the final purchaser paid 20 dollars for the cake. Seventy buy ave attended the event.
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Red Cross
Gildden
Uniane Theater
Eveni Ug
Mra. N. &. Cannon
Is Sale
Fimal
American Faces 8ring Joy in Iowa City Letter
Lieut. Matt Tinley of the One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry, formerly the Third Jaws, traveled to Council Bluffs with the crew to greet returning servicemen. A letter to Mrs Tinley from the colonel describes three months in a French camp and the men’s reunion after a long separation.
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Council Bluffs
Matt Tinley
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