Wilson Urges National Sacrifice For War Production
St Paul Minn December 18 William B Wilson labor secretary calls for perfect organization of U S industrial forces and full cooperation between workers and employers to equip the army and sustain the war effort He urges abandoning industrial disputes for the common good and sacrificing pride prejudices and comforts to support democratic institutions and national defense.
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Orning Journal Special
St. Paul, Minn
America
Willian
BR. Wilson
Wilson
Europe
Germany
Wall Street
Man Found Guilty Of Draft Violation In Utah Court
John W. Riis was found guilty in federal court of failing to register under the selective draft law. United States attorney W. W. Ray said Riis, age 29, admitted he would not register and would never do so.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
John W. Riis
W. W. Ray
United States
Riis
Peru Congress Convenes for Emergency Finances Session
Lima Peru December 18 an extraordinary session of the Peruvian congress convened to discuss financial projects and measures to address economic concerns.
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Peru
Lima
Gorgas Denounces Sage of Negessities in Cantonments
U.S. Army officials lash out at poor camp conditions in Cantonments as soldiers endure overcrowded tents and lack adequate winter clothing. Medical head Gorgas condemns mismanagement and calls for immediate reforms to improve welfare and readiness.
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Gorgas
Pneumonia Menace at Camps Spurs Sanitary Reforms
General Gorgas reports serious pneumonia outbreaks at Camp Bowie Camp Funston Camp Doniphan and Camp Sevier due to overcrowding and poor sanitation. He urges observation camps for newcomers improved floor space 50 square feet per man and rapid plumbing water sewer and electric cooking installations to curb disease spread.
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Washington
Camp Bowie
Tex
Camp Funston
Kans
Camp Doniphan
Okla
Camp Sevier
S.C
Gorgas
Paker
Dvision
Armistice Published On Russian Front Amid Turbulent Reports
Bolsheviks say food supplies are satisfactory in Petrograd and Moscow as fighting continues in the Pon region. Kiev reports Mass disarmament of Ukrainian units yielding 72 cannons 350 machine guns and 5 million cartridges. Rada declines to recognize the Moscow government while Brest Litovsk talks expand the Russian delegation.
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Moscow
Morning Journal
London
Pon
Kiev
Ukraine
Rada
Russia
Don
Caucasus
Siberia
Brest-Litovsk
M. Polnovsky
Prava
Finland
Germany
Bolsheviki Public Works Department
Railway Administration
Mayor in Indiana Receives Alien Permit
Indianapolis report states Fred Miller mayor elect of Michigan City has been issued an alien enemy permit to enter barred zones as mayor. Miller, born in Germany, declared intent to naturalize in 1912 but war prevented completion. Indiana law allows voters with declared intent to vote and hold municipal office.
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OY Morning Journal
Indianapolis
Ind
Fred
Miller
Michigan City
United States
Indiana
Goethals Called To Act Chief Or Quartermaster
Washington dispatch says Major General Goethals is recalled to active service and named acting quartermaster general to replace Sharpe who is detached to join the war council. Brig. Gen. Farrette becomes acting chief of coast artillery and Brig. Gen. Wheeler acting chief of ordnance. Confirmation of Crozier for a new four year term as chief of ordnance was stalled in the Senate until after Christmas.
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OY Morning Journal
Washington
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Sharpe
Raker
War Department
New War Council
John D. Farrette
Coast Artillery
Weaver
Charles B. Wheeler
Ordnance
Crozier
New Council
Senate
Obedience Emphasized Over Social Contact Between Officers and Soldiers
Secretary Baker replies to a senate resolution stating that army ranks create no social hierarchy and are for discipline while urging instant obedience to superiors. He notes education benefits soldiers but warns social mingling should not compromise discipline. The letter responds to December 11 1917 senate inquiry on officer private interactions and mingling.
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QY Moaning Journal
Washington
Senate
War Department
Baker
Marshall
Senate of the United States
United States Senate
Congress recess ends with pending inquiries and war taxes
Congress adjourns for a holiday recess amid multiple investigations into railroads shipbuilding and war operations. The Senate approved a national prohibition amendment and there are plans to renew woman suffrage and farm loan measures.
Weather Forecast for New Mexico Bright and Fair
Denver provides a brief forecast showing Wednesday and Thursday fair skies across New Mexico with little change in temperature.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Weather summary for local resort yesterday
Local weather report shows a maximum of 64 degrees and a minimum of 13 with a 51 degree range. By 6 pm the temperature was 34 and winds were from the north with clear skies.
Women Likely to Win as House Sets January 10 Vote
A test vote showed suffragists ahead of two thirds in the House on referring suffrage resolutions to the new committee. The rules committee approved January 10 for a full House vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment, guaranteeing the date.
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Morning Journal Special
Washington
Elections Committee
Rules Committee
German Airplanes Raid English Coast and London
London reports German airplanes raided English coast towns at night and some reached London where heavy fire met them. Bombs were dropped as defense forces responded, amid wartime tensions described in a Senate noted army regulation on officer enlisted relations and discipline.
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English
Morning Journal
London
United States Urged to Send 29000 Cannons to Europe
Washington reports a Senate military inquiry into army war preparations expanding to hear ordnance manufacturers and examine clothing, cantonments, food, and transport. Representative McCormick cites British and French shortages, urging allied guns and ammunition now, while Crozier’s nomination faces postponement.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Sharpe
McCormick
Illinois
Crozier
General Pershing
McCormack
Pershing
Senate
General Crozier
19 Lives Lost in Collision Between Two Submarines
Nineteen sailors die when the American submarine F-1 is rammed and sunk by F3 in home waters during fog. F-3 salvages five survivors, including Lt. A E Montgomery. Navy lists full names and hometowns of those lost, with mother’s name for one survivor.
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Daniels
Lieut
A. BE. Montgomery
Fort H. G. Wright
New York
J. M. Schmissauter
Hills City
Tenn
Henry L. Brown
Macon
Joseph Burns
San Pedro
Calif
John J. Stewart
Huron
S. D
Navy Department
John R. Belt
Seaman
J. E. Belt
Silsbee
Texas
Frank M. Bernardo
Oakland
William L. Cartwright
Fresno
Harry J. Corson
Long Beach
James Goonan
Lima
Simon Greenberg
Philadelphia
Dudley Stough
Vallejo
Charles, Vincent
Exeter
Thomas A. Walsh
Hillyard
Wash
Clyde W. Wyatt
Venice
Edward E. Hall
Seattle
Ray KE Scott
Cali
Albert P. Smith
Merced
Guy BR
Stewart
Los Angeles
Lyman FP
Lovely
Lyman Lovely
Denver
Colo
No Railroad Strike In Texas Declared
Dallas December 18 There will be no railroad strike in Texas despite wage schedule debates. Texas railroad employes representatives from four brotherhoods, over twenty five division chairmen, endorsed President Wilson and the U S government in the war effort and pledged no strike.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Texas Railroad
Four Brotherhoods
Brotherhoods
Wilson
United States
Ben Mlood
Judge Neblett appoints clerk for federal court
United States District Judge Colin Neblett in Santa Fe announces Wyly Parsons of Roswell as federal court clerk succeeding Harry Lee who retires on January 1. Parsons, former deputy clerk, will qualify at once and assume duties January 1.
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Ourmnand
Silver City
N. M
Parsons
Roswell
John T. McClure
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