Alien Jewels Seized by Palmer Auction Fetches High Price
Jewels seized as alien property by A. Mitchell Palmer were auctioned in New York for 237000 dollars, far above expected value. The 359 pearls three rubies and two emeralds belonged to Rudolph Hahn and Sons of London and were sent here on consignment before the war. Leading jewelers and wealthy women attended the bidding with a rose pearl lot drawing strong competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Palmer
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 canceling contracts will save about 7.26 billion dollars of the 24.991 billion the army budgeted. He said Congress may need only about 1.1 million to cover contracts under 8 billion dollars authorized but not yet appropriated. Disbursements to date total 9.159 billion in the U.S. and 1.168 billion in France. Baker had cited about 2.6 billion in cancellations earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Baker
Senate Finance Committee
War Department
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
United States
France
Carter Glass
Miss Hastie Improves After Bronchitis Recovery
In Winchester a personal mention notes Miss Eunice Hastie at 1923 Dental Ave recovering from bronchitis and improving though convalescing. The item includes a Washington report on occupational therapy training for women to aid veterans and civilian rehabilitation, with details on course length, probation, and core subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Hastie
Dental Ave
Strong Treasury Telegram Urges War Savings Support
Telegram from McAdoo to Wm. C. Irvine dated December 6 1918 urges Cheyenne Wyoming war savings pledges be fulfilled before year end. It notes record November expenditures and calls for continued borrowing to meet government needs, praising war bonds supporters and urging full payment of War Savings Stamps.
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Treasury
McAdoo
Wm. C. Irving
Washington, D. C
Wm. C. Irvine
Capitol Building
Cheyenne
Three Deaths in City From Spanish Flu This Week
Health office reports two influenza deaths this 24 hour period. Victims include George Ainsley of Union Pacific ward St John’s hospital whose body is to be sent to Sterling Colorado for burial and Helen L Zimmerman with funeral notices appearing elsewhere. Deceased’s family requested the dimeane and body shipped to Pine Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 to raise just over six billion dollars in taxes for next year and about 4.1 million in 1920 will be presented to the Senate by Senator Simmons. Debate is expected to begin next Monday or Tuesday. A majority report and a Penrose minority report will be filed next week. Penrose’s report will focus on opposition to taxing 1920, with Republicans objecting to that provision.
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Senate
Washington
Simmons
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Discharge Instructions for Enlisted Men Urgent Family Needs
A 1918 War Department memo outlines procedures for individual discharge of enlisted men due to family distress or urgent industrial needs. Commands may grant discharges if not crippling current units, with cases filed through immediate officers and limited to individual exceptions.
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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 after war
Captain Paola Rizzo capably sank two Austrian dreadnoughts at Pola and damaged a third. Captain Capron and poet Gabriele D Annunzio are expected to visit America. Captain Merriam outlines plans to tour the country to inform the public of Italy’s war effort and celebrate its heroism.
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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 promises relief for catarrhal deafness head noises
A health blurb advertises a home treatment using Paramint mixed with hot water and sugar to relieve catarrh symptoms. It claims breathing improves after one day and that headaches dizziness and mucus drainage may lessen. The piece credits A. B. Rowel-Ady and suggests widespread cure for catarrh related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catorr
A. B. Roweel
Education leaders to visit Italy amid war effort
The commission led by Senator Ruffini and including Marconi plans a first diligence of education to recognize Italy’s role in winning the war. In New Mexico six federal surveying parties press field work before winter, aiming to grant government lands after soldiers return home. Laguna pueblo land allotments reach about 1,000 after two years of surveying. Acoma and other pueblos 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-Wearing Ex-Crown Prince Roams Dutch Isle
Amsterdam dispatch says the former crown prince, in mud spattered sabots, tours Werlden Island with a Telegraaf correspondent noting his mood swings and routine. He breakfasts at 8:30, dinner at 7, enjoys oysters and champagne, plays the violin, and wears a uniform before returning to woolen wear. He avoids crowds, fears influenza, and grows nervous near abrupt movers.
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Amsterdam
Wierlnden
Telegraaf
Frederick Wiliholm
Hohenzollern
Neverthles
Weather Outlook: Partly Cloudy With Rain Likely
Partly cloudy conditions expected Friday and Saturday with likely rain in the northwest portion. Cooler temperatures anticipated Saturday with a drier end to the weekend.
Americas Tribute to Britain Amid Nationwide Observance
The nation honors Britain with events starting December 1 in schools and continuing December 8 in churches. The effort reflects long standing allied ties and lists organizers from the Sulgrave Institution to the National Committee of Patriotic Societies.
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Britain
America
Churches of All Creeds
Ahe
Wilson
Sulgrave
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Elizabeth Vaughan
Winchester
Ess of
Sheridan, Wyo
Educational Department of
Bureau of Labor
Miss Kinsley
U.S
Nora B. Kinsley
H.C. Irvine
Madoc
Health Office
Aboulpa
P. C. Harris
the Adjutant General
Pannurzid
Ierra
Rio Arriba
Taos
C.P
Americas
Charles W. Rilot
Charles Evans Hughes
Charles W. Whitman
Jura Alion
Parker
Erward Harding
Charles Stewart Davison
Charlee B
Buck
Ingham Palace
Smtith Norees
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