Argon gas for balloons to cut fire risk announced
The War Department disclosed a new inert gas named Argon derived from Patro lia Texas wells owned by Lone Star Gas. A 150 mile pipeline to Fort Worth will deliver the gas for balloon inflation and shipment, with re refining steps to ensure safe use in aerial craft.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Patrolia
Texas
Lone Star Gags Company
Fort Worth
Lone Star Company
Wartime food economy urged to continue in New York and Chicago
Professor Sherman of Columbia University urged continued wartime food economy for public health. Dr. Copeland, NYC public health chief, backed food serving and control, noting persistent need. He praised perishable vegetables and sugar in aiding the public, and argued federal and state control must persist while local markets be empowered to lower prices for buyers.
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Chicago
Sherman
Columbia University
Public Health Committee
Copeland
New York City
Polish American Troops to Push Toward Prussia
A well informed source says Polish American divisions plan to advance with Dan tx in west Prussia to occupy Poron and Bileata provinces. Headquarters for Polish American forces are reportedly to be in Posen, per War correspondents.
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Amsterdam
Warsaw
Prussia
Poron
Bileata
Uva
M the
Posen
Hearst Papers Branded Pro German in Senate Probe
A. Bruce Bielaski testified before the Senate committee on German propaganda revealing a $7.5 million German fund financing U S publicity. He cited Hearst papers as highly valuable for their wide reach and cities, while noting no evidence of Hearst profits from Germany. He suggested Hearst’s anti British stance or ties to Count Bernstorff may explain the attitude.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bruce Bielaski
Senate Committee
Department of Justice
von Bernstorff
America
Germany
Bielaski
Berlin
Carl Seuhr
W. R. Hearst
New York Evening Sun
Hearst
United States
Hearat Organg
Nelson
Minnesota
England
Count Bernstorff
Doane Heads Back to Sheridan After Camp Training
Willard S. Doane former Sheridan deputy county clerk traveled via Camp MacArthur to Cheyenne and Boulder on Thanksgiving before returning to Sheridan. He praised Camp Fremont, noted the low flu fatalities in his unit, and planned to resume his court house post on return.
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W. S. Doane
Sheridan
Cheyenne
Willard .S. Doane
Camp MacArthur
Doane
Boulder
Colo
Fremont
Calif
Court House
German Wise Men Converge on Berlin for Reform Plan
A government commission in Berlin has met to craft a plan for Germany’s economy and social reform. So far no concrete procedures emerged and major banking and industry sectors show no rush to radical measures. The Ebert Haase administration appears cautious amid political tensions and threats from wings allied with social democrats. August Thyssen and other Duisburg region manufacturers are noted among attendees.
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Berlin
Pec
Ebert-Haase
Social Democrats
Return of Dads to Owners Urged at Atlantic City
Atlantic City December 9 Private ownership of the railroads with government supervision is urged by a committee for railroad investors. The pre war plan for railroad legislation is called a failure and roads should not be returned to owners amidst removal of burden conditions.
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Atlantic City
Captain Liepner seeks congressional probe of air service
Captain Liepner, removed from the aerial mail post, asked Senator Sherman for a congressional investigation into air service appointments. He cited spending on new airplanes, claimed many novices were hired, and named several recently appointed officers. He urged using the army’s airplane service instead of costly new machines.
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Associated Ppces
Chicago
Liepner
Sherman
Post Office
Saopner
Treason Arrests Linked to Mulhelm Makers
Saturday night in Mulhelm an-Ruly authorities arrested several manufacturers on high treason charges. After hours of examination by the Horlalat council they were sent to Munater and will be transported to Berlin to face further charges.
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Mulhelman-Ruly
Horlalat Council
Mulhelm
Munater
Berlin
Railroad unions strike at Colorado and Wyoming railroad
185 employees from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen walked out at 6 p m demanding a signed wage contract. Colorado and Wyoming, a subsidiary of Colorado Fuel and Iron, operates in Pueblo Segunda Colorado and Sunrise Wyoming. President J F Wilbourn arrived from Denver for talks but refused an ultimatum to sign by 6 p m. The walkout centers on a demand for a written agreement on wages and working conditions rather than higher pay.
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Pueblo
Colorado and Wyoming Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Railroad
Colorado and Wyoming
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Segunda
Colorado
Sunrise
Wyoming
J. F. Wilbourn
Serbs Croats and Slovenes demand Italy hands off
Prime Regent Alexander of Serbia and a Zagreb council delegation present a plan for union of Serbs Croats and Slovenes under a parliamentary government. They seek evacuation of Jugoslav territory held by Italy and provisional Belgrade representatives until a constitutive assembly within six months after peace.
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Washington, D. C
Pormalantian
Kingdom of
Siberia
Jugo-Slovac
State Department
Alexander
National Council of Zagreb
Belgrade
Zagreb Council For Union
Negro Fugitive From Georgia Held in Sheridan
The Georgia governor wired Sheridan county Sheriff Ole Mossberg to hold J Herschel Charles a negro fugitive from Georgia pending requisition papers Charles who worked in Sheridan coal mines is wanted for the murder of another man at Elijah Georgia He admits the killing but claims self defense The Georgia governor also notified Governor Houx that the warrants are en route and requested detention until arrival.
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Shrériff
Ole Mossberg
Sheridan County
J. Herschel Charles
Sheridan
Georgia
Charles
Georia
Elijah
Houx
Car Stolen Friday Found Abandoned on Lincoln Highway
A car stolen from Fred Rath's garage on Friday night was found abandoned Saturday east of Cheyenne on Lincoln Highway. A large iron bar inside suggests the garage door was forced open, but no thieves or other clues were found.
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Fred Rath
Cheyenne
Lincoln Hiighway
Clemenceau to preside over peace conference meeting
Premier Clemenceau expected to chair the peace conference opened in France with President Wilson pushing for open public sessions. The plan mirrors U S procedures with press access, while German plenipotentiaries are to confer on armistice prolongation in Treves on December 2 and 15.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Mathins Erzberger
Treves
Rhinish
Prussia
Wilson may not sit at peace table delegate to attend
President Wilson likely will not attend the peace talks in person but will be represented by a delegate and stay in touch with leaders of other nations to decide questions. He later visited the enlisted hall and received three cheers from officers and sailors as the weather stayed warm and seas calm. Negotiations on tonnage to bring home American troops from France progress, Hurley reports after talks with the British shipping minister and Sir Thomas Deevitt.
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Associated Press
U.S. S. George Washington
Associated Prean
Wilson
Delogate
Elena Tong
Washington
Det
France
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
May
Thomas Deavitt
Shopmen Return to Eight-Hour Schedule at Union Pacific R R
All workers in Union Pacific shops moved to an eight hour day starting Monday with about 1200 affected. Master Mechanic Jeffera said orders came from Hale Holden of the railway administration. Some men expressed dissatisfaction yet no general walkout seemed likely. pay cuts averaged 68 cents per hour, about 2.04 dollars per man per diem, with overwork expected for many. The article also mentions Katherine and Agnes Burke pursuing full university courses despite blindness.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Jeffera
Hale Holden
United States Railway Administration
Carmen
Health officials urge city wide cooperation in flu epidemic
The health board reports no deaths for the day but 23 new cases, attributing rise to delayed reporting. Dr. Conway calls for strict adherence to regulations, urges public to report cases, and asks employers and parents to enforce precautions to stamp out the epidemic.
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Tleports
Dr. Conway
Beng
Senate Finance Committee Revises War Revenue Bill
The Senate finance committee releases a report outlining tax changes as the nation shifts from war to peace. It proposes raising 5.466 billion dollars, down from 7.5 billion, and lists key revisions including removing the 6 percent corporate tax on undistributed income, capping bona fide sales, ending tax on state and municipal bonds, and simplifying excess profits taxes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bec
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
No Wonder Fritz Had a Notion It Nad Getter Quit
Washington December 8 A night inch grip self propelling on a cater pillar truck was demonstrated here today as a prototype of a fleet of similar monsters being constructed for the American army when hostilities ceased The gun drove 55000 pounds up a 45 degree ravine wall reached four miles an hour on level ground and demolished large trees with ruthless efficiency similar to the tank in France
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Washington
France
Foch May Visit New York If Duties Permit
Mayor Hylan received a cablegram from Marshal Foch indicating a possible visit to the United States when his duties permit. The message follows a recent invitation and offer of the freedom of the city of New York.
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Foch
New York
Associated
Dee
Marshal Foch
United States
Hylan
Generally fair wheat and rain Wednesday
The fragment notes a weather forecast mentioning fair conditions and a potential rain on Wednesday. No precise location or figures are provided.
GZERNIN CLAIMS HANS THREATEN AUSTRIA OVER WOEFUL WITHDRAWAL
Former Austrian foreign minister Gzernin says Austria in 1917 offered to surrender to Germany and supply oil and coal to end the war. He alleges German officials rejected withdrawal, threatening to declare war if Austria made separate peace.
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Vienna
Cxennin
Uila'ater
Austria
Germany
Calada
Geremany
Avglria
Ian Ludebdorff
Tey
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Otrike
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