Censorship Demands on War News From Officials
A historical notice urges the press to abstain from publishing certain war news. It lists prohibited details including troop movements, front positions, port arrivals, convoy movements, merchant ship schedules, harbor defenses, mine placements, air material contracts, and government experiments. The rules aim to prevent disclosure that could aid enemies while allowing official statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secrec Penabustved
Germany
United States
Air Division
Committee On Public Information
War Agencies and Press Cooperation Mentioned in Editorial
A newspaper editorial lauds the press for unselfish patriotic adherence to a voluntary agreement in wartime enforcement. It notes broad government latitude and high appreciation for the media’s role. The piece underscores press responsibility to support national efforts without compromising editorial independence.
Railroad traffic into Seattle suspended by floods
Seattle reports all railroad traffic into the city halted indefinitely due to high water and wrecked bridges. The Northern Pacific and Milwaukee bridges at Ellensburg were washed out, isolating Seattle from eastbound rail routes except via Portland and Vancouver. Trains from the east arrived by Portland and Tacoma, with cascades routes blocked until Yakima river spans are repaired, expected within a week depending on river conditions.
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Seattle
Portland
Vancouver
Pacife
Milwaukee
Ellensburg Ly
Snohomish Valley
Northern
Canadian Pacific
Tacoma
Yakima River
Cascades
Waukee
Northern Pacific
Miners See Record Wages With Faster Coal Output
Mount Carmel Pennsylvania December 30 The new wage scale for anthracite mine workers authorized by presidential proclamation has spurred unprecedented production and the highest wages in the hard coal region. Miners received flat pay under the scale with many earning as much as 150 dollars for two weeks work and some claiming over 20 dollars for December 1 to December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel
Alien Registry Began With Fee and German Registration
The justice department set the Feb 4 week for registering about a half million un naturalized Germans in the continental United States. Postmasters and police will gather detailed data, photos, and fingerprints, with certificate cards issued after verification. Registrants must declare triplicate affidavits and four photographs. women and under 14 are exempt. Austria-Hungary subjects also exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Wilson
United Stas
Austria-Hungary
United States Marshal
John Lord O'Brin
Gregory
European food shortages spread as ration cuts loom
Washington reports civil ration reactions in Europe. France may cut bread by 20 percent as Maurice Long signals tighter revictualing. Denmark faces reduced bread due to harvest figures. Switzerland’s supplies drop to danger levels with limited sugar bread and butter for residents.
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Food Administration
France
Maurice Long
Denmark
Switzerland
McAdoo to Address Coal and Labor Into Railway Wages
President Wilson will hear from Director General McAdoo on coal movement and labor questions this week. He and four railway union leaders met last week and will confer again with the rector general about labor with the government railroad administration. Although wage demands may be deferred officials expect a broad wage readjustment soon. Ox tar A. Price was appointed private secretary for railway work.
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Washington, D
McAdoo
Wilson
Oxtar A. Price
RGE CASTLE DEAD
George Castle a 67 year old partner in Kohl and Castle and a widely known theatrical figure died Saturday night in Miami Florida according to word received today
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Entcago
George Castle
Kohl & Castle
Miami
Fla
The Daily Fashion Hint Three-Piece Red Velours Suit
The catchy Chanel style is shown in a three piece red velours suit trimmed with coney fur. The fur band on the skirt is deep and meets the coat hem. The upper dress art remains simple, finished with a satin fold and a small bar of coney and satin to match.
Reaching for the Moon at Rialto shines with action
Douglas Fairbanks stars as a poor clerk who discovers an heir to a European throne in Artcrafts Reaching for the Moon. Scenes unfold in a Tallan palace with lavish settings as assassins and clashing fists shatter vases and statues amid comedic and sensational moments.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Artcraft
Fairbanks
Tallan
The
Rialto
People’s Vaudeville Run Features Winged Mystery Film
The Peoples theater offers six high class vaudeville attractions today and tomorrow with afternoon shows. The Winged Mystery five part Blue Bird feature stars Franklyn Farnan and will be shown. Empress theater promotes a Happy New Year comedy offering with classy vaudeville and a film by O’Brien and Company, with Wednesday added.
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Pathet
Peopleship Today
Tomorro
Franklyn Fareman
Oy ‘O'Brien
We Company
Eimpress
Horoscope for Monday December 31 1917
Venus and Saturn influence today, predicting sentimental dalliances and cautious outlooks. Weddings may fare well if the groom is younger. theatres and hotels may see favorable attention. War era changes promise new prosperity, but Mars warns of losses. crime rises in January and severe punishments follow. hospitals gain prestige for American surgeons. a Washington discovery may bring fame. Capricorn children born today are bright and sociable.
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Venus
Mars
SIS
Amercans
Europe
Washington
McClure, Newnaner Syndicate
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Knowle
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Department of Commerce
Alien Registry
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Moorh Minneapolis
Williston Ee
Denver
Mavre
Helena
Calgary
Edmonton
Medicine “Hat
Minnedosa Eee Ie
Winnipeg
WADOO
Rge Castle
West Broadway
Ruscorr
East Park
Sur Cascade
Durkee
Dr. Price
van Camp
Chow Chow
O'Brien
West
Supreme
Pathe News
Franklyn Farnum
Lind
Christmas
ED Rose
Main St
Butte Floral Co
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