Alien Jewels Seized by Palmer Auction Draws Big Prices
Jewels seized by A. Mitchell Palmer as alien property drew strong bidding in York. A total of 359 pearls three rubies and two emeralds sold for 237000 dollars, surpassing expected value. The crowd included leading jewelers and wealthy women with the top lot of 54 rose pearls selling for 75000 dollars to a Fifth Avenue firm. The items belonged to Rudolph Hahn and Sons of London and were sent over before the war to be sold on consignment. The Hahn family had been interned and later exchanged for English officers.
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Associated Press
York
Wee
A. Mitchell Palmer
Fifth Avenue
Rudolph Hahn and Sons
London
Hahns
England
Germany
Seven Billions Saved by War Contract Cancellations
Secretary Baker told the Senate Finance Committee that contract cancellations will save about 7.26 billion dollars of the 24.991 billion approved for the army. He said Congress will need about 1.1 million to cover contracts under 8 billion authorized with no actual appropriation. Disbursements to date total 9.159 billion in the United States and 1.168 billion in France. Baker had earlier reported cancellations totaling 2.6 billion.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Senate Finance Committee
War Department
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
United States
France
Women in Occupational Therapy Training for Returning Soldiers
Sheridan, Wyo, reports from the Washington educational department on six month training courses for women to become reconstruction aids and occupational therapists for veterans. Courses cover textile design medicine mechanical drawing woodwork and silversmithing with a three month practicum in hospitals. Entry ages are 25 to 40 with probationary first six months.
Irvine Urges Wyoming War Bond Purchases Before Year End
Telegram from McAdoo’s treasury urges Wm. C. Irvine, Cheyenne, to mobilize full effort to fulfill pledges for War Savings Stamps purchases by year end. It notes unprecedented November expenditures, asserts government needs and borrowing, and stresses maintaining War Hoops and timely payments as crucial.
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Treasury
McAdoo
Wm. C. Irving
Washington, D. C
Wm. C. Irvine
Capitol Building
Cheyenne
Three Deaths Reported From Spanish Flu Panic
The health office reports two influenza deaths in the last 24 hours. George Ainsley of Union Pacific ward St. Johns hospital will be shipped to Sterling Colorado for burial. Helen L Zimmerman is noted elsewhere. Mrs Hemphill at John hospital is mentioned with funeral details and body transported to Pine Bluffs.
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George Ainsley
Union Pacific Ward
St. John's Hospital
Sterling
Colorado
Helen L. Zimmerman
Mra. Hemphill
John
Pine Bluffs
War Revenue Bill to Be Presented in Senate Today
The war revenue bill aims to raise slightly more than eight billion dollars in taxes next year and about four billion in 1920. It will be presented to the Senate by Senator Simmons with debate expected to begin next Monday or Tuesday. A majority report and a Penrose minority report will be filed next week.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Discharge rules issued for urgent family or industry need
United States War Department memo outlines that officers may discharge enlisted men for family distress or urgent industrial need if the unit is not crippled and the soldier can be spared. Discharges are limited to individual cases, not groups, with reporting to the War Department and final action by the Adjutant General.
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Mechling
Oil Division
United States Fuel Administration
Casper
Washington
Navy
United States
War Department
Thls
Adjutant General of the Army
Secretary of War
Payton Co. Marsh
Tieneral
Italian war heroes to visit Chicago in public information drive
Captain Merriam announces plans to bring Italian war heroes Captain Capron Rizzo and Caproni to America with Professor Rudolph Atrocchi to educate Americans on Italy’s role in the war. The group aims to tour the country, starting with Chicago, to counter underestimation of Italy’s contributions.
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Pola
Paola —T'Zzo
Italy
Chicago
Charles E. Merriam
R Rudolph Atrocchi
Merriam
The
Universty of
Committee On Public Informat
Orlando
Capron
America
Riazo
Rizgo
Rizzo
Gabriele D'Apnunalo
New York
Home remedy claims to cure catarrhal deafness
An advertisement describes a home treatment using Paramint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken as a tablespoon four times daily. It promises relief from catarrh related symptoms including head noises, breathing difficulty, loss of smell and taste, and mucus drainage, claiming high success rates.
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Catorr
A. B. Roweel
Italian education commission visit to spur war effort
Senator Ruffini leads the education commission with Marconi among its members as they plan the first diligence of education to highlight Italy’s role in victory. In New Mexico six federal surveying parties rush field work to secure government lands after two years, with Laguna Pueblo and Acoma lands near completion.
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Ruffini
Exminister of Education
Marconi
Italy
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Laguna Pueblo
Acoma
Other Pueblo Lands
Sabot-Clad Ex-Crown Prince Sunks Dutch Life
A Telegraaf correspondent reports ex crown prince Frederick Wilhelm wandering in Dutch sabots on Wierlden Island. He eats oysters, drinks champagne, buys candy for children, and plays billiards. He alternates wardrobe from uniform with medals to knitwear and violin, showing mood shifts and nervousness around abrupt movements.
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Amsterdam
Wierlnden
Telegraaf
Frederick Wiliholm
Hohenzollern
Neverthles
Partly cloudy with chances of rain in northwest area
Forecast says Friday will be partly cloudy with possible showers in the northwest portion. Cooler conditions are expected Saturday with lingering rain risk and cooler temperatures.
Americas Tribute to Britain Observed Across the Nation
The nation marks Britain's efforts and alliance during World War I with nationwide events from December 1 through December 8. Schools, churches, and communities honor Britain and its millions of troops, as leaders including Charles Evans Hughes and Charles W. Whitman join the effort. Prominent organizers in New York coordinate events, with national figures participating in a commemorative tribute.
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Britain
America
Churches of All Creeds
Ahe
Wilson
Sulgrave
Charles W. Rilot
Charles Evans Hughes
Charles W. Whitman
Jura Alion
Parker
Erward Harding
Charles Stewart Davison
Charlee B
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U.S
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H.C. Irvine
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P. C. Harris
the Adjutant General
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Ierra
Rio Arriba
Taos
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Americas
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Ingham Palace
Smtith Norees
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