Wilson urges all to unite for Red Cross Christmas drive
President Wilson calls on every American to join the American Red Cross during Christmas roll call week December 16 to 23. He notes past enrollments supported troops overseas and urges continued sacrifice to aid soldiers, sailors, and distressed peoples as a peace message for 1918 and beyond.
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Red Cross Buttons Headed to New England Roll Call
Simultaneous with President Wilson urging universal Red Cross membership for 1919, roll call headquarters announces 80 tons of membership buttons are en route by motor trucks to 40 000 New England workers.
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Red Cross Organization
Roll Call
Milk Street
New England
Vail urges pooling of all wires for unified US system
Theodore N. Vail urges pooling of land and marine cables under a single executive to position the United States as a world trade center. He calls for three land wire divisions and coordinated operation with a national system to reduce costs and improve service during government control.
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Theodore N. Vail
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
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United States
River Platte
Congress
Vail Seeks Pooling Plan Without Disment of Properties
In a public letter, Mr. Vail proposes a pooling arrangement that maintains property ownership and can be reversed after government control ends. He argues that current laws prevent ideal consolidation and that undoing a unified system would cause waste.
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Suspect admits guilt in Vermont mill yard murder
Vert Kelsig of Orleans allegedly confessed to striking James Allen, an elderly Parker Young Company employee, with a brass pump rod for robbery about 250 dollars believed taken. State's Attorney suspects a second person. Kelsig, 33, with wife and seven year old daughter, will be tried in January. Allen was buried today.
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Hospital Ship Comfort Arrives Soon Carrying 400 Wounded
The hospital ship Comfort, carrying 400 wounded soldiers, is due in New York at noon tomorrow per a wireless message. The ship had been overdue and was reported to have reached the Azores to avoid storms. The transport Sierra, with 1411 troops, will dock at noon tomorrow.
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Swiss Exits for Former German Residents Blocked by Swiss Rules
About 25 000 to 36 000 former German soldiers remain along the Swiss frontier awaiting return. Switzerland has strict crossing regulations and has set Fraulenfeld as the transfer supervision center. Only between ten and one hundred of applicants have been admitted so far.
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Post Santa helper drives Christmas relief for needy children
A Boston area appeal urges readers to fund the Post Readers’ Santa Claus efforts to send toys candy stockings and warm clothing to thousands of children including Henry West End and others in need. The piece notes letters read by volunteers and asks for support so no child goes hungry or lonely this Christmas.
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Kiddy St. Ware
Miss Dellora Angell to share in Gates millions
A Chicago area article notes Dellora Angell, teen heiress and niece of the late Mrs. Delloras Gates, is named as a principal beneficiary in John W. Gates estate. The fortune, once estimated at least 5000000, grew since his 1911 death. The report recalls Gates as a gambler and barbed wire magnate, with Morgan advising him to stay out of Wall Street.
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Cates
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Miss Angell
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Gates
Delora
Howard J. Butler
St. Charles
Texas
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Wall Street
Demobilization Plan Shifts New England Troops Homeward
New England army demobilization centers will transfer soldiers to posts nearest home for discharge. Camp Devens will host a regional employment office linking men to openings in New England cities. Illinois troops head to Camp Grant. Florida Negro troops to Camp Hancock. Nurses, construction, and supply units shift to discharge duties as demobilization expands nationwide.
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Florida
Camp Hancock
Georgia
Frances M. Hour
Marjorie M. MacRae
Helen J. McCormick
Providence
Clara L. Shackford
Harrington, Me
Melen J. Burness
Marlboro
Catherine (. Marks
Allston
Ada M. Small
Newtonville
Russians Expect Overthrow as Bolsheviks Grow Despairing
A German trade commission member, who left Moscow on November 9, reports Bolshevik circles were low on morale and many officials prepared passports to flee to Stockholm. The observer says content with the government was rising, with recognition that the regime had brought the country to ruin.
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Moscow
Stockholm
King George Pays Visit to Lille in France
King George of England arrived in Lille at 1 p.m. and was greeted by cheering crowds. He went to the general headquarters of the British Fifth Army to meet local authorities.
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Lillie
France
George
England
Lille
Fifth Army
Polish and Jewish Board Plans Poland Inquiry Mission
John F. Snianlski of Chicago announces a joint Polish and Jewish committee will travel to Poland to investigate recently published Jewish program stories. The group sails within 10 days once three Jewish commissioners are appointed.
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Poland
John F. Snianlski
Chicago
National
Polish Department
Pape's Cold Compound for fast relief of severe cold
An old fashioned remedy promises rapid relief from a severe cold when taken every two hours for three doses. It claims to clear congested nostrils and air passages and alleviate fever headache sore throat sneezing and body aches. The ad notes low cost and discourages substitutes.
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