Copper export association formed under Webb law
New York December 17 leading copper producers formed the Copper Export Association to handle foreign trade. The group will start with 2500000 shares of 7 percent preferred stock and 50000 common shares, with voting based on 1 vote per 500 tons exported in the prior year. John D. Ryan to head the new corporation. exports expected around 1500000 tons, with Britain France Italy as major buyers. The association aims to reduce competition and set copper pricing from a New York basis.
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New York
United States
Webb
Copper Export Association
Ot Ryan
Anaila Copper Mining Company
Ryan
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Austria
Old-Style Fighter Dies in Cleveland Mystery
An aged fighter known as Knuckles in English ringside circles died in Cleveland at age 39. The report notes prior association with Portugal and a possible link to the assassination of Dr Bidtone Paex last Saturday night, with the incident tied to a string of violent events.
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Cleveland
Knuckles
Eng
Castro
Jasbon
Ortusal
Havas
Mo Y
Portugal
Bidtone Paex
Berlin mourns cabarets as crowds flock to return home
Berliners press on with wartime nostalgia as homecoming troops, once disciplined, are greeted with cheers. Cabarets fill with women in finery and soldiers dancing as dancing halls prepare for late reopening. The city swirls with wine and spectacle amid altered social rules.
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London
Persin
Tate
Preston Enibnan
Thy
Armaaement
Smn
Antasry
Arillery
Berlin
Russia's Voice in Peace Talks Faces Uncertain Path
The article discusses who may speak for Russia as allied powers plan for the postwar peace conference. Omsk’s government sits under a dictatorship amid factionalism, with officials like Kalchek, Lyoff, Bakhmeteff, and Milukoff actively engaging the Allies in Paris. Whether these figures truly represent Russia remains unresolved. A joint expedition to influence Russia’s internal affairs hinges on assessing Bolshevik threat and civilization’s fate.
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Wilson
United States
Russia
Omsk
Admiral Kalchek
Prince Lyoff
Kerensky
Boris Bakhmeteff
Trussian
Washington
Professor Milukoff
Paris
Untermyer details wartime ties to German propaganda
Samuel Untermyer of New York testified before the Senate committee investigating beer and German propaganda. He denied pro German sympathies and explained friendships with German officials while asserting he opposed Germany winning the war. He described business arrangements around the Sun newspaper and denied endorsing submarine warfare.
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Washington
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Senate
United States
Bernd Storff
Germany
Untermyer
Heimerich F. Albert
Morning Sun
Albert
Ile
Berlin
Bernard Dernburg
Wilson
Aburg
Dernburg
Senate speeds up on revenue bill during wartime session
Washington December 17 rapid progress in the war revenue bill was reported as Senate leaders aimed to pass it by week’s end or before the holidays. Key sections adopted include 1918 excess profits rates, income surtaxes, and beverage and oil taxes. final 1920 rates remain under Senate considerations with amendments possible.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Finance Committee
Fiance Committee
American Ruskies Guard Royal Palace in Coblenz
The royal castle in Coblenz near the Ithine river is under guard by American troops. The palace, once Emperor William II’s residence, holds historic items and valuables, including silverware, with attempts to remove them having prompted the security measure. American guards protect the royal gardens while barracks nearby are occupied, though the palace itself remains unentered.
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Royal Castle
Coblenz
Coblen
William TL
General Le Comte Enters Wiesbaden in 30th Corps Advance
In Wiksnapey France December 17 General Le Comte led the 30th corps of the French army into Wiesbaden amid mounting war activity. The maneuver signals a significant advance by French forces in the region.
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Wiksnapey
Paris
le Comte
Wiesbaden
Jewish Congress Demands Palestine Jewish Commonwealth Under British Trusteeship
The American Jewish Congress votes for a Jewish commonwealth in Palestine under British trusteeship with a world Jewish congress to push for equal rights for inhabitants. A delegation will be sent to Europe to coordinate with Jews abroad and, after peace, to seek a world Jewish congress.
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American Jewish Congress
Palestine
Peace Congress
Philadelphia
Great Britain
League of Nations
United States
Rowal
Congress of American Jews
United States of America
Bolsheviks Evacuating Petrograd Reported
Travelers from Petrograd say Bolsheviks have begun evacuating the Russian capital en route to Nizhni Novgorod. Washington reports a national prohibition enforcement commission to be formed when the law takes effect next July. London notes Cecil and Prothero elected to Oxford University seats in the coalition contest.
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Havas
Petrograd
Nizhni Novgorod
Reece
Prohution
Washington
Ed Temperance Council
Bel
Cecil
Prothero
London
Hugh Cecil
Rowland B. Prothero
House of Commons
Oxford University
Marconi Company Opposes Bill on Wireless Station Control
Washington officials report the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America spoke before the House Merchant Marine Committee to oppose administration plans for navy control of all U S wireless stations. John Nally and D Sarnoff defended private ownership of transmitting stations while supporting government control of receiving stations. They argued Mexican stations showed German influence and warned against full government ownership as it would censor private business and hinder free messages.
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Washington
Oficiala
Marcon
Wirettis
Telegraph Company of America
House Merchant Marine Committee
Navy Department
John Wident
Nally
D. Sarnoff
Privat
Milly
Theso
Mexico
Koverrunant
Cita Upiist
Marconi Company
Trade test office to study soldier skill in New York
A demonstration office of the federal employment service will open soon in New York City to study how trade tests should be used in examining soldiers and sailors seeking work in special trades. If proven useful the system will roll out nationwide.
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Washington
Federal’ Employment Service
New York
War Department
Army
Demonstration at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Showed Weapons Range
Assistant Secretary Crowell detailed a vast wartime output at Aberdeen Maryland showing production of guns and ammunition, including 16 inch mortars and 18 inch howitzers, with tanks tractors and railway mounted guns demonstrated. The display showcased American artillery, tanks, and ammunition stocks estimated to exceed needs for 4 million troops in France.
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Washington
Navy
Ordnance Bureau
The
War Department
Crowell
Aberdeen
United States
Fra
Great Britain
Tthority
Shipping Board
Proving Ground
France
Van Hise Successor Elected UW President
Mamson Wisconsin newspaper records report Dean F E A Birge elected president of the University of Wisconsin to succeed the late Charles R Van Hise and announce his acceptance this afternoon.
Final Tribute and Sympathy From Community Letters
A somber message expresses deepest sympathy for the loss of a elder member. The note extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and acknowledges the impact of the departed on friends and neighbors. The tone reflects communal mourning and respect for a life remembered.
Visits Golf Links Attends a Dinner
A report details a Monday visit to Versailles with plans to inspect the gate course advised by Admiral Grayson and Mr Wile. The driver missed the course. the party saw the palace and returned to Paris for luncheon. The president will attend a reception at the American embassy tomorrow night. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena of Italy will be received at the Murat residence Thursday evening.
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Versailles
Wile
Admiral Grayson
Wilson
Paris
Ambassador Sharp
King Victor Emmanuel
Queen Elena
Italy
Murat
Merchant Sailors Replace Men of Navy
Washington reports that crews of merchant sailors will replace naval crews on all U S merchant ships after commissioning, except troop transports. The Shipping Board cites submarine danger as reason and convoy regulations ending. no immediate change for merchant vessels already in service.
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Washington
United States Merchant Marine
Shipping Board
German Gruelties Leave Ten Americans Imprisoned
Fragmented OCR reports German guards punish ten American prisoners in a camp. Details recount threats of raids, forced food deprivation, and a delayed relief train from Switzerland. The status of the captives and exact location remain unclear due to garbled text.
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James Duke Cassius
Robert Center
Mass
Linnea Ee
Kieut
Wister
Ross
Germany
America
Ameritens
Asemia Gui
Americadangen
America Res
Red Shoes
Switzerland
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