Departure of Miss Marth K. C. Clark Stalls Wyoming Land Boards
Miss Marth K. C. Clark state superintendent of public instruction departs for France with no resignation, causing land and school boards to lack quorums and delaying key business. Next Monday will see new officers sworn in and unresolved lease matters lingering. Denver and Casper officials expected meetings but were disappointed by the absence.
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Marth K. C. Clark
France
Young Woman's Christian Association
Func
Wyoming
State Board of Land Commissioners
State Board of School Commissioners
Miss Clark
Thea
Denver
Casper
Misa Clark
Navy Power Policy Shapes 1920 Build Plan
Secretary Daniels told the House committee that the United States must become the world’s largest naval power unless a League of Nations agreement ends armament competition. He outlined a three year program adding 10 dreadnoughts 12 cruisers and 120 ships, with total navy funding scaled down to 95 million dollars for the next year and a temporary 260000 man increase.
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Washington
United States
Daniels
House Committee
Great Britain
Kelley
Michigan
Mr. Daniels
Navy
Congress
Wilson sweeps Manchester with a democratic royal visit
Associated Press reports President Wilson tours Manchester for five hours as crowds cheer and welcome him with songs and a freedom of the city ceremony. Attendees hail his speeches, noting no US covenant with imperial powers. The return voyage will be escorted by British and French destroyers with an aerial escort.
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Lancashire
Channel
Brsano
Mid Channel
Calais
Paris to Host President Wil For New Year Observance
Paris schedules President Wil to spend New Year in the city and depart for Italy on Wednesday night He plans to return from Rome around January 10 to begin Inter allied conferences and likely stay about a month before resuming duties in America The farewell in the state banquet hall was private with no procession speeches or anthems The event featured the grenadier guards and no public display of music
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Paris
Des
Wil
Sonlans
Italy
Rome
Gener Hy
Pradige
America
Aoout
Jo Grenadier Guards Dan
Fortnight Set For Swearing In New British MPs
London reports that the new members will take seats January 2 with oath-taking likely to last ten days. The cabinet is expected to show changes including Bonar Law resigning the exchequer post. The labor party gains size and may back government. Churchill says voters will not be swayed by party loyalty or schemes.
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London
House of Commons
Labor Party
Clemenceau Pledges French Line in Peace Talks as Pichon Signals
Paris December 30 The most active peace discussion day since the American delegation arrived centers on Premier Clemenceau and Deputy Pichon official French plans including a league of nations. Clemenceau’s statement on freedom of the seas signals French British accord and notes his talk with President Wilson and Britain’s Lloyd George. The paper notes strong French gains and a likely rapid announcement of delegates as American positions await further conferences.
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Associated Press
Paris
Clemenceau
Pichon
France
Ponta
League of Nations
M. Pichon
Aken
M. Clemenceau
Wilwon
Lloyd Ceorge
Wilson
House of Deputies
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Prestigre
Twelve Die in Lebanon Post Office Gas Explosions
A Lebanon New Hampshire post office was rocked by two gas explosions killing twelve and wounding twelve others as roof and wall collapsed. Dozens waited for mail when the blasts occurred, with many inside the building dying or severely injured.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
Dobrio
Addi Pee
Mber
Perpons
Chamberlain Blasts War Dept and Demobilization Policy
Senator Chamberlain, chair of the senate military committees, assailed the War Department for hospital shortages and weak demobilization plans. He charged the department favored contractors over soldiers and urged a clear general policy to end ongoing tension at home and abroad.
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Wallington
Senator Chamberlain
Senate
War Department
Algo
Moonshine Foment Seen Behind Dry Wyoming Drive
The piece reports a federal crackdown on a moonshine movement led from Rutledge Tennessee to offset a dry spell in Wyoming. It describes ads promising homemade whiskey for 30 cents a gallon and warns of clashes, jail, and trouble as thirsty regions resist Prohibition era restrictions.
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Wyoming
Rutledge Tenn
Rutledge
Cumberlands
East Tennessee
Lonesome Pines
Virginia
ISEY
Cumberlanda
Rocky Mountain
Bors
Dempsey Knocks Gunboat Smith Out in Two Rounds
In Buffalo, Jack Dempsey 190 pounds faced Gunboat Smith 187 pounds in a scheduled ten round bout. Dempsey floored Smith nine times, scoring a ten count knockout with a swift right hand early in the second round. Smith showed defense but could not withstand Dempsey’s pressure as the fight ended shortly after the opening seconds of round two.
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Smith
Associated Press
Buffalo
Jack Dempsey
Utah
New York
Dempsey
Montana Enforces Dry Law Statewide Tonight
At midnight Montana’s statewide prohibition law takes effect amid questions about serving beverages under 2 percent alcohol. Anticipated test cases loom as liquor dealers report selling out their stocks.
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Associated Press
Nesena
Mont
Pec
Montana
Thrift Day Marked Across Nation On January 11
January 11 to be celebrated nationwide as a thrift day, with a broader war savings campaign opening on January 17. Leaders announced plans for thrift outreach, the formation of pay in g clubs, and a goal to mobilize 2 billion dollars worth of bonds and stamps this year.
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Dy Assoviated Press
Washington
Plia
Vonidinin Pranklin
Braddock
Nation Work
Usplande
Opto i
German Armistice Limits Indemnities Say Erzberger
Berlin December 30 German leader Mathias Erzberger said indemnities are already limited by the armistice and notes exchanged with the United States and the allies. He added that war damages and costs must be borne by each motion unless specified, with Germany pledged to indemnify districts in France and Belgium and cover civilian losses.
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Germany
United States
Delrgues
Mathias Erzperger
France
Belgium
Turkey Nearing Another Smash Up
London dispatch reports mounting unrest in Constantinople where opposition by Young Turks has sparked disturbances in the Turkish chamber and in Pera. Berlin’s political crisis appears unresolved with the Ebert government still in control and talks set for Sunday between the people's commissioners and soviet officials.
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London
Turkey
Athens
Horders
Young Turk
Erisis
Berlin
Ebert
King George to Visit U.S. After Peace Pact Signed
Paris dispatch reports King George is expected to visit the United States after a peace treaty is signed. The royal visit aligns with a favorable stance toward wartime alliance terms and the evolving international settlement.
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King George
U. S. Hgh
Polish Civil Unrest In Warsaw As Flag Dropped
A fragmented Polish field report from Warsaw dated April 28 describes German influence in the city. Polish forces and civilians clash with German troops around city hall as a flag is lowered and fighting escalates.
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Warsaw
Tae Nace Ji Paderawski
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