Vast War Spending Seen With Large Unobligated Funds
Washington reports savings of about 12 billion dollars from 24.28 billion in war department appropriations. Secretary Baker told the House committee that 9.16 billion spent in the U.S. and 1.16 billion in France, leaving 9.53 billion unobligated with over 2 billion in cancelled contracts.
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War Department
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Treasury
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France
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Signal Corps
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Mir Baker
Massachusetta
Michigan
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Missouri
Tividis
Tennessee
Indiana
New Jersey
Elhode Island
Wisconsin
Maine
New Hampshire
Minnnesota
Maryland
Virginia
California
Paker
War Industries Board
Fayetteville
Healeigh
Faker
Neville Island
Ohio River
Mgr. Maker
England
General Pershing
Illinois Manly Art League Forms to Legalize BoKing
The Illinois Manly Art League was formed at a meeting in Chicago to push legalization of boKing. The group will draft a bill aimed at state legislative approval with backing from Chicago athletic elites and down state organizations.
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Chicago
Illinois Manly Art League
Hlimey
Weather Outlook for Denver and New Mexico
Denver area fair weather with little temperature change through Friday. Friday and Saturday fair in New Mexico with unsettled conditions in the west likely showing showers Friday night or Saturday.
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Denver
Cala
New Mexico
Arena
Weather summary for twenty four hours ending 6 p m yesterday
The report notes the maximum and minimum temperatures with a 49 degree range. Winds from the northwest, and clear conditions throughout the period with a low around 33 degrees.
Life Insurance Presidents Study Influenza Toll Across Cities
Henry Moir, president of the Actuarial Society of America, tells the Association of Life Insurance Presidents that the influenza epidemic cut years from life expectancy, with deaths rising in under 26s. He notes 13 percent due to influenza and 37 percent to pneumonia after flu, urging continued vigilance as Europe reports a possible resurgence.
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New York
Henry Moir
Mr. Moir
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Moir
Acturial Society of America
United States
Canada
Cisinmum
Antics of German Crown Prince Amuses Dutch
A Telegraaf correspondent says the former German crown prince travels muddy lanes on Wieringen Island. He misses riding, plays billiards, buys candy for children, and dines on oysters with champagne. He dresses in a bright uniform, parades before a mirror, and suffers mood dips amid reports of nervousness and influenza.
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Olf
Amsterdam
Liuteh Sabote
Wieringen
Telegraff
Frederick William
Hohenzollern
Costa Rica to be Probed by Senate Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee named a special panel headed by Senator Ben atoy Willinme of Mississippi to study petitions for U S recognition of Costa Rica. The Costa Rican government under President Tineco has never been recognized due to its revolutionary ascent.
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Washington, der
Benatoy Willinme
Mississippi
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Costa Rica
United States
Tineco
Senate Debates Peace Resolution and War Tax Bill
Senate discusses the Cummins peace resolution to send a special committee to Paris and previews the war revenue bill to raise over 6.5 billion dollars, with Simmons set to present and debate slated for next week. Key figures include Cummins Pittman Johnson Borah Mann and Kitchin with critique of press control and entangling alliances.
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Johnson
California
Repubican
Senate
Edgar Bissomn
Johnean
George Reel
Watson
Sherman
Mann
Illinois
Fenater Sherman
Hyde Park
Ciicage
Allance
Borah
Idaho
Washington and
Jefferson
Benater Jons
Washington
State Department For Information
Aierica
Benater Pittman
Fleeport
Cuqunina
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Posabuo
Pittman Alee
A Paris Cane
WIME
Simmons
Thrill
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Penroses
Treasury
Kitchin
House
Keirmian Bimmons
Wisconsin
Merchant losses in war total vast across oceans
The article reports wartime merchant tonnage losses worldwide from the war’s start to October 1918, detailing net losses by nation and the scope of shipping risk. It notes official figures issued tonight and emphasizes the global impact on maritime commerce.
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Netay
Senate adopts substitute on civil service retirement bill
Washington December 4 the senate approved a substitute for the Me KReilar PI service retirement bill offered by Kenatur Pam erene of Mig. The measure would fund pensions for retiring employes directly from salaries by deducting up to 6 percent from classified civil service members eligible for retirement at age 76.
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May Penson
Washington
Senate
Brictane Denies Pro German Times Newspaper Deals
Brictane denies involvement in any pro German Times newspaper deals now under probe. He says money advanced by the Brewers for the Washington Times purchase was solely a business transaction.
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Bricdane
Brisbane Tests Brewers and Hearst Ties in Times Purchase
Arthur Brisbane tells Senate committee the Washington Times was bought with brewer loans and that Hearst knew nothing of the deal until after closing. He says the loan was business, denies pro German editorials, and explains salary terms and prior newspaper holdings.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Arthur Brisbane
Senate
William Randolph Hearst
Brisbane
The
Times
J. Feigenspan
Newark
N. J
Feigenspan
United States
Germany
Hearst
Lrishbane
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Washington Times
Frank A. Munsey
Sterling
South Dakota
Brnshane
England
America
Kirnsbane
A. Mitchell Palmer
Mrr. Monsey
Peigenspan
the Times
George Washington Reaches Europe With President Onboard
The George Washington and battleship Pennsylvania maintain continuous high power radio contact with Washington as President Wilson sails toward Europe. Messages to and from the president are handled through a special naval system with multiple relay points and synchronized transmissions to keep the White House informed.
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Navy Department
White House
George Washington
Pennsylvania
Morning Journal
Washington
New York
Wilson
Navi Departments
Naval High Power
Annapolis
Arlington
Navy
Maine
New Jersey
Navy Building
trans-Athletic Radio
Director of Naval Communications
News of World
Europe
England
France
Prench
Paris
London
Annapelia
Wivien
Bie
Naval
Ajflington
State Department
Carter Glass of Virginia Named for Cabinet Job
Representative Carter Glass of Virginia is nominated by President Wilson to be secretary of the treasury. Glass will assume office December 16, resigning his House seat after eight years. he will chair the American section of the international high commission and guide treasury policy in partnership with Secretary McAdoo.
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Leewees
Washington
Carter Glarves
Virginia
Wilson
the Treasury
Sir. Glase
McAdoo
White House
Glass
Glas
Hase
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
International High Commission
United States
Champion steer to be shown for French banquet with Wilson
A champion yearling steer named Knight sold for 4256 at the international livestock exposition. It will be presented to the French president for a banquet with President Wilson at Paris, with shipping arranged and priced at 2.58 per pound.
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Wilson
Painmadre
Frare
Paris
University of Illnois
Hdward Morris
President Wilson Faces Naval Drill in Washington
President Wilson today observed a naval drill as ships prepared for possible submarine attack. An alarm sounded in the White House, and the president and staff donned life preservers while awaiting orders in a simulated emergency.
Berlin Government Faces Uncertain Climate Policy Debate
Fragmentary note reports Berlin officials grappling with new climate policy proposals amid shifting public support. Key figures and exact measures are not fully legible, but concerns about industry impact and regional commitments are evident.
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