Y M C A Scandal Prompts Thorough 1919 Review
Officials of the Y M C A will investigate complaints from wounded soldiers returning from France about abroad affairs. Dr John R Mott said the issues are widespread and must be met. Soldiers accuse overcharging for cigarettes and supplies as the organization outlines a $100,000,000 budget seeking $15,000,000 less than the U S War drive quota.
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Associated Press
New York
France
John R. Mott
United War Drive
Amer
Alliem
Baker Fires Policy of Ending Promotion
Secretary Baker announced the War Department will deny promotions to all active officers. The November 11 blanket order remains in force, with advancement possible only through inactive reserve corps. As demobilization proceeds, many majors and higher officers will be unassigned, negating the need to create more higher ranks.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Baker
War Department
German Meeting Denounces Ebert Amid Turbulent Session
In Berlin the soldiers and workers congress erupted after radical George Ledabour accused Premier Ebert of counter revolutionary aims. Protests rang out as delegates demanded he be barred from the floor. The chair tried to restore order but the uproar lasted about half an hour.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Congress of Poldiers and Workmen's Congress
Avenas
Ebert
George Ledabour
Ledabour
Lodebour
Weather Outlook Shows Little Change in Temperature
The forecast indicates generally stable temperatures with small variations through Thursday and Friday. Meteorologists expect limited fluctuations as high and low readings hover around seasonal norms.
Murder in Livingston as Alex Duthie is killed
Lee is arrested west of Livingston by Sheriff Robertson for the murder of Alex Duthie. Mrs Duthie fired and killed Duthie after an attack on the couple as they walked with their two year old in a go cart. The city guards the suspect. Mrs Duthie and her child await funeral and trial.
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Livingston
Mont
Lee
Robertson
Alex Duthie
Duthie
Wee Mies
Ajith Parnell
J. A.parnell
Alex. Duthie
Dethie
Marty
Cheyenne
Railroads seek 8500 workers in largest postwar call
The Pennsylvania Railroad opened the largest postwar labor call at US employment service headquarters asking for 8,500 workers, including many skilled positions and additional common labor. In Seattle the metal trades council representing 18,000 shipyard workers approved a six hour day to prevent unemployment during reconversion, with other metal groups to vote on the proposal.
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Associated Press
Seattle
The
Metal Trades Counc!l
National Policy for Shipping Meeting Set in Washington
Outlines of a national ship policy and proposals for a secretary of marine will be discussed at two Washington meetings on January 22. Invitations were issued by Senator Ransdell of Louisiana, president of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, calling all Americans who wish to restore our commerce to its old glory.
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Washington
Secretary of Marine
Ashington
Ransdell
Lewisiana
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Woe Trust Readies Wake Drive on New York
The Associated Press reports that after a Justice Department note, 18 white players left Philadelphia for New York preparing an unspecified drive or action. No further details given.
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N.Y
Associated Preas
New York
Dec
Doparent of Justice
Philadelphia
New York Safer Port as Soldiers Return to City
District Attorney Swann announced New York will be made safe for returning soldiers and sailors. He assigned men to combat any revival of vice and said the old vice trust aims to resume immoral traffic, with information about bringing women from across the United States. Names of many involved are being watched.
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New York
Swann
Wright
Vite Trust
United States
Christmas Crowds Surge in London Stores
Christmas shopping in London surpasses prior records as crowds fill major stores. Admission controls are in place in some outlets due to large numbers, with holidays expanded and wartime restrictions relaxed to ensure a notable festive season.
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London
Wilson Eyes League Nations Ties After Talks With Allied Leaders
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson after four days of consultations with leaders in France remains convinced the league of nations is inseparable from the peace treaty. He seeks to reassure Britain over naval matters while stressing the league will strengthen the empire and promote concord among nations.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Wilson
League of Nations
Lloyd George
Victor Immanuel
Italy
Wilson to visit London sooner than expected
London dispatch says President Wilson will arrive within a fortnight, with press delegations to meet daily. Paris reports quote Wilson praising the warm reception in France and noting the reciprocal cordiality with the French people as a hopeful backdrop to his visit.
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Associated Press
London
The
Press Association
Wilson
Siot George
Paris
Hy Associated Presa
France
Bill of Rights Proposed for All Nations Adopted by Jewish Council
A bill of rights for nations formed after the war was adopted at the Jewish council in Philadelphia and will be sent to the Versailles conference by nine delegates representing U S Jewry. Marshall outlined that four committees on Russia Poland Ukraine and other newly formed nations coauthored the draft.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jewish Council
United States
Marshall
Poland
Rugbssia
Ukrainia
Royalty Income Soars From Oil Leases Statewide
A new report from the Blaze Land Commissioner shows dramatic gains in oil royalty receipts for 1911 through 1918. Royalties on operating leases and rentals from prospectors’ fences surged, with totals rising from modest sums to substantial annual figures.
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Blaze Land Compilorioner Lao
G. Hopkins
Allies favor sinking captured ships to avoid division of spoils
American delegates at the peace conference advocate destroying surrendered enemy vessels rather than distributing them. England supports the plan to dispose of prizes, while some powers seek a prize division. US naval bases will aid merchant ships and provide repairs as needed.
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Paris
Wilson
England
Sir Eric Godden
Firat Lord
Admiralty
United States
Mreet
Gibraltar
Azores
France
Portugal
Telly
Sat Nokae
American Warship Ordered To Twilic For International Depronitras
An American warship was ordered to Twilic today to join the British in opening those waters. The mission aims to create order and maintain the international character of the depronitras Len.
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Associated Prees
Pariz
Twilic
Iritikh
Russian famine fears as war toll cited in New York dispatch
A New York despatch reports A J Sack of the Russian bureau says 8 million war deaths and 26 million Hessians may starve this winter without allied mediation. He notes Russia sacrificed millions for allied triumph and envisions a post Bolshevik general assembly to restore rights and define the state constitution.
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Associated Press
New York
A. J. Sack
Rusaia
Returning Sailors Delayed. Parade Postponed to Dec 26
Washington reports the Navy delays the returning fleet due to bad weather. Admiral Maye says ships will not reach New York by Christmas. A parade on Fifth Avenue and Broadway remains planned for Dec 26, with hopes the fleet arrives by January 10.
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Fifth Avenue
Washington, RD. Ci
Ree
Atlantic
Dontola
New York
Waa
Usvy Department
Admiral Maye
Push Avenue
Broadway
All Salaried Jobs In Food Administration To Be Abolished
Washington reports that all salaried jobs in food administrations will be discontinued as the national food administration is dissolved. Only volunteer workers and various administrations will remain until the agency ends, with directors and paid staff removed by January first.
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Washington
Wilson
Missing Service Member Located Request
The home service of the Med asks to locate Pvt Lath by contacting Atre in Cheyenne. Immediate message indicates a search during morning hours with phone contact.
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Abe
Atre
Edirk
Cheyenne
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