Woman killed defending husband during store robbery
At Mount Vernon Newfoundland December 17 Mrs J P Boyle wife of a local grocer was shot dead when she tried to help her husband during a hold up by highwaymen who forced the cash drawer. The robbers escaped with 360 dollars and several arrests were announced. Additionally a December 1 telegraphic note reports a Te Deum at Notre Dame Cathedral honoring Jerusalem's liberation by the Allies from the Turks.
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J.P. Boyle
Jerusalem
Paris
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Obstruction charge in Butte wagon obstruction case
Butte police arrested George George on East Broadway last night charging him with obstructing the frame with his wagon. Patrolman George Carl made the arrest.
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Butte
George George
East Broadway
George Carl
Labor commission opens Twin Cities button controversy probe
Minneapolis December 17 The presidents special labor commission led by W T Wilson began an inquiry into the Twin City street car dispute tied to the safety commission order banning union buttons. The panel will hear from labor leaders and the street car company, aiming to report to President Wilson by Wednesday.
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Wilson
Special Labor Commission
Twin City
St. Paul
State Public Safety Commission
W. T. Wilson
F Labor
Burnquist
Safety’ Commission
Aeapolis
Telabor
Mediation Commission
Safety” Commission
St Paul
Twin Cities
Safety Commission
Commitasion
White men may join at their own request
Washington reports new draft age enlistment rules restricting acceptance to white men and limiting service to infantry, signal corps medical corps and quartermaster's department. Details specify camps and geographic limits for eligible volunteers and note continued U.S. stance on Bolshevik diplomacy amid postwar flux.
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Washington
Crowder
Infantry
Signal Corps Medical Corps
Quartermaster’s Department
Coast Army
Cavalry
Eneolery
Reguar Army
Aviation Section
Signal Corps
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Locks Closed as Ice Fleet Clears Lake Superior Waters
Sault Ste Marie Michigan December 16 14 steamers convoyed past the encampment as the last down bound fleet from Lake Superior to lower lake ports passed noon. They are expected to reach Detour shortly before the locks close for the season.
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Sault 5
Mich
St Marie
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
Lower Lake Ports
Doctors urge Wilson to start education campaign
Washington December 17 Dr Haven Emerson of New York and Dr E G Williams of Virginia met President Wilson and presented resolutions by the American Public Health Association. They urged government to initiate an educational drive to offset physician shortages and protect the public health.
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Washington
Haven Emerson
New York
E.G .Williams
Virginia
Wilson
American Public Health Association
Ishii to Countrymen on His Return Home
Viscount Ishii head of the Japanese mission to the United States spoke at a banquet in Tokio attended by 200 Japanese and American guests. He praised the American people and affirmed he would not modify his statements, describing the voyage as a search for treasure and declaring the voyage a return with the true gold of America for Japan.
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America
Tokio
Viscount _Isn
United States
Banatiet
Morris
Viscount Ishi
Ishilwala
Americ
Notes Exchanged Between Japan America Forge Agreement
The exchange between Japan and the United States produced an agreement to ease tensions and foster mutual courtesy. It states no offense is intended in China policies and emphasizes frank dialogue and cooperation between the nations.
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Ita
Japan
America
Wilson
Lansing
Americ China
China
Christmas furloughs discouraged by military orders
Washington reports that command officers at camps and cantonments were instructed to discourage furloughs during the Christmas period. Secretary Baker denied that furloughs were officially sanctioned by the War Department, citing routine training and the need to keep manpower ready for transport of resources to the overseas front.
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Washington
Maker
France
Morale High Despite Hardships In France Visit
In the pace of hardships United States food officials note American soldiers maintain morale while enduring mud cold and scant comforts during a visit by observers. Soldiers billeted in farm houses endure tasks and share scarce resources with visitors praising the unit spirit and steadiness. Krylenko Quits. London reports a Russian government message stating army commanders will cease operations after the armistice as the treaty text is awaited. Ad for tailoring at 202 North Main Street.
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United States
Sol- Alera
Wator Koiardamen
Krylenko
London
Dee
Waynigh Krylenko
Kowske
North Main Street
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