Government operation plan would seize railroads in war
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposes government operation and financing of US railways during the war. The plan would affect 441 railway corporations, owning about 344,944 miles, with combined capitalization around 19.68 billion dollars including 7.32 billion in common stock and 1.41 billion preferred stock.
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Morning Journal
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Santa Claus Leads Frontline Gift Effort in France
Jovial commander Santa Claus oversees Christmas cheer for American troops and French children on the front in France. He ensures happiness despite hardship, distributing gifts and lifting spirits across the camp and nearby villages.
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Verdun
Santa Claus
France
Real Live Santa Claus Visits French Army Christmas
Boxes of candy toys and fruit overflowed from a Christmas tree as soldiers and khaki-clad helpers handed gifts to each child in the army zone. The French interpreter at headquarters played Santa, delighting youngsters who named their heart’s desires for personalized presents. More entertainments marked the holiday in the area.
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Santa Claus
France
Americans Celebrate Christmas in France With Santa in Army Halls
American troops in Pershing's army halted work at dusk to greet Santa Claus and exchange gifts with French children. Mail trucks delivered packages, sweaters, pipes, and cigars as officers and men erected a large Christmas tree in a YMCA hut and staged a joint celebration for local or refugee children amid a tense frontier backdrop.
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OY Morning Journal
France
Associated Press
Santa Claus
Pershing
Weather Outlook for Denver December 25 The Coming Days
Weather forecast for Denver two days ahead calls for generally fair conditions. Wednesday and Thursday are expected to stay dry with warmer temperatures in the eastern portion on Thursday. no precipitation anticipated.
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Denver
Colo
Sailors Celebrate Christmas Aboard American Flotilla
American sailors in British waters enjoyed a full Christmas with turkey and pie. Music, extra off hours, and a clubhouse entertainment staged by American officers and soldiers from the Black Watch. Sailors and townsfolk joined carol singers as special services were held ashore.
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Associated Press
Jackie
Santa Claus
Naval Base
Black Watch
Admiral Sirs
London
Paris Teems with American Color for Christmas War Feast
Paris on December 25 hosts its fourth wartime Christmas with about 500 U S soldiers stationed locally plus 1000 plus on leave from camps and crews from engineer regiments and American sailors. Markets run out of turkey before noon as demand soars for a real American feast.
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Paris
Turkey
United States
France Extends Terms. No Elections Till War End
The chamber of deputies adopted a resolution extending the terms of all elective officials in France until the end of the war. No elections will be held meanwhile.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Death grants divorce before court acts in Denver case
In Denver on December 25, Mrs Beulah C Bohn died of pneumonia just three days after suing for divorce from Fred G Bohn of Condon Oregon. The court waited for her appearance and was ready to grant a decree as a Christmas present. her attorney attempted to summon her by telephone.
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IBY Morning Journal
EPEC
Denver
Colo
John I. Mullins
District Court
Beulah C Bohn
Fred G. Bohn
Condon
Ore
Bohn
Portland
President Remains at Home All Day During Rainy Christmas
The president and Mrs Wilson stayed indoors all day due to rain, a Christmas tree was lit for the president's grandchildren at the White House, Mrs Wilson handed out gifts to about fifty neighborhood children, and more than 325 turkeys were given to White House employees.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Dee
Mre
Wilson
White House
American Soldier Captured as German Brutality Emerges
Morning Journal reports on German atrocities in France and Belgium as U S troops read bulletins about a sentry found with his throat cut from ear to ear after capture. The notices describe German brutality, including expulsion of women and children from homes.
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Morning Journal
France
Pec
Associated Press
Jo Gorman
Amercan
Gueerman Stragery
Philippine
Mom
Belgium
World War Era Christmas Observances Amid Global Turmoil
The report notes critical conditions in Rumania as Bolsheviki claim victories near Bielgorod and a revolution plots against King Ferdinand. Meanwhile Austro-German efforts to break the Italian line continue and peace terms circulate from the central powers. American troops in France and England celebrate Christmas with French children and join holiday events.
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Perelet
France
England
London
Paris
Rumania
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Ferdinand
Moscow
Korniloff
Rock Island to Be Cleaned Up
Rock Island will see a suppression of all houses of ill repute and gambling establishments tomorrow by government orders. The move follows the city’s close proximity to the Rock Island arsenal where several hundred soldiers are stationed.
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Rock Island Arsenal
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