American War Dept Rules on Transfer of Volunteers
London Jan 4 The American war department has set rules for transferring Americans who served with British forces to the American army. Transfers will not disturb current status in special cases where the move serves United States interests. Officials note patriotism, unit disruption risks with Canadians, and widespread requests from Americans in British units though broad concessions are not possible.
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London
Theo Associated Press
American War Department
United States
France
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Pershing Cables Thanks to President Wilson
General Pershing today cabled the thanks of the American expeditionary forces for President Wilsons New Years greeting The message says officers and men extend sincere thanks for his confidence and return his greetings pledging loyalty and devotion from all ranks to him and the people at home
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Washington
Pershing
Wilson
To Continue Probe of War Charity Frauds
New York Inn 4 District reformer Swann announced tonight that investigations into war charities frauds in the city would continue and prosecutions would be vigorously pressed as a result of facts already developed. Swann said he appealed to Colonel Theodore Roosevelt for advice on cooperation with war charities graft and Roosevelt recommended establishing a central bureau in Washington to supervise war charities nationwide.
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New York
Inn. 4
Swann
Ate. Swann
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Washington
Americans to Seek Transfer Through London Embassy Rules
The War Department guidance in Washington limits transfers of Americans holding commissions in foreign service and outlines enlistment transfer paths via the American Embassy in London. Enlisted men must appear personally to the military attache with proof of citizenship, then may be released in special cases to report to the American Expeditionary Force in France, with a British unit commander's written recommendation.
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London
War Department
Washington
France
United States
Jail for Mother and Son in Draft Fraud Case
Nathan Taras age 24 of 190 Grand Street and his mother Anna Teichtermann pleaded guilty to violating the selective service law in U S Federal court. Taras was sentenced to one year and a day in Atlanta’s federal penitentiary while his mother received thirty days in the Tombs after a plea for mercy. Mrs Teichtermann had claimed sole support of her husbandless son and later marital changes emerged.
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New York
Jan
Nathan Taras
Anna Teich+teypmann
A. N. Bani
United States
Haus
Draft District Board
Als
Lichtermann
Aganis
Department of Justice
Atrs. Liehtermanin
Isaac Liehtermann
Intter
Hand
Taas
Atlanta
Aneec
Nationalist Party Keeps Hughes as Premier in Australia
Ottawa reports a Melbourne despatch that the nationalist party voted 63 to 2 to retain Premier Hughes in leadership. The decision confirms Hughes remains as premier amid continuing political strife within the party and government.
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Ottawa
Nationalist Party of Australia
Hughes
Melbourne
Teuten
Vintage fur accessories and prices listed
Items include B15 black fox scar at 17 dollars, black narobia or mufts 15 dollars, black narobia or mufts 0.5 at 20 dollars, black narobia or muffs 0.5 at 40 dollars, taupe fox scar 50 dollars, taupe 19ns 8.50 dollars, and black coney muffs.
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Serene Bas
Neds
Bseens Samos
Shane Te
Owen Bas
Hnidson
Mn Fitch
Sea Captain Dies After Rescue on Ice in New Scotia waters
A sea captain from Stedoh Nova Scotia was rescued from an icebound vessel and died of pneumonia shortly after. His crew endured extreme cold as they fought to reach shore, dragging him over two miles to a hospital where efforts to save him failed.
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New York
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Stedoh
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Sestorliy
Jearn
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Randthy
Timothy Walsh
Lewis Street
Bridgeport
West End
Daniel
James
Harry
Mary
George
Park City
Columbus
Alpha
Cirete
Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Peter Doolan
Cullinan
Mullins
Buckley
Camping
St. Augustine's Church
George Sisher
Fisher
Joseph Noble
Stratfield Isotel
Gridgeport Hospital
Whidden
Andy Bonett
Min Whidden
Shalfieild
Canadian Rail Board Orders Shared Freight Across Lines
The Canadian Railway Board directed a leading traffic expert to Niagara to supervise coal and freight movement so that daily freight is shared among all Canadian railways regardless of car routing. It seeks government support to reclaim 22,000 overdue freight cars from U.S. rails.
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Montreal
Que
Canadatn
Canada
Ure
Canadian Railway War Board
United States
Warrants Issued for Fixing Price of Coal
Warrants for the arrest of GG H Reeves and G W McGill officials of the Minneapolis coal company were issued in St Paul Minnesota under orders of the United States District Attorney. They are charged with violating the coal price fixing act of August 10 by selling soft coal at a margin of 65 cents though profits are limited to 15 cents.
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St. Paul, Minn
GG. H. Reeves
G. W. McGill
Minneapolis Coal Company
Tucques
Push Thrift Stamp Sale in Schools in Bridgeport
Bridgeport War Savings stamps drive expands in public schools through a five cent per day card system, aiming to accumulate nickels into stamps. The campaign adds agency partners and targets widespread small purchases, with emphasis on school classrooms guiding deposits. Authorities reported strong statewide sales and large local interest echoed by officials in Norwalk.
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Bridgeport War Savings Stamps Committee
Cnies
Wineks Groethers
Main Street
Samuel Dr. Slawson
Comimiltes
Bredgeport
Vale of Wil
Midlie School
Bridgeport
Henkels Junce Company
Locke Steel Chiln Company
Irishie Fie Company
Whiting
William & Meyer
Howell Cheney
Willian T. Hincks
To Transfer Aviator to U.S. Army
Paris reports France and the United States have completed negotiations to transfer American aviators in the French escadrilles to the U.S. Army. Thirty-two pilots, mainly from the French Batayrette escadrille, will be sworn into American forces as quickly as leaves and arrangements permit.
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Paris
United States Army
Batayrette Escadrillec
Maris
Guatemala quake death toll revised to one hundred
San Salvador reports reduce initial fears from Guatemala earthquake. Latest advices show fifty fatalities and one hundred injuries. Aftershocks continue but are weak indicating a mild ongoing tremor.
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San Salvador
Guatemala
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Gentle Constipation Relief
Age brings health challenges to bowels and vitality. Violent laxatives should be avoided. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a mild combination of laxative herbs with pepsin, is recommended by physicians and many users. A fifty cent trial bottle is offered via Dr W B Caldwell, 456 Washington St, Monticello, Illinois.
Skin Trouble and Cure Mentioned in Lochmere Letter
A signed 1917 statement from Mrs. F H Carson of Lochmere New Hampshire describes a severe skin illness starting on the neck, spreading to a large eruption after intense itching and scratching, lasting five weeks before using Cuticura. The note promotes fragrant emollients for toilet use and suggests samples by mail.
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F. H. Carson
Lochmere N. H
Ackle
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