Departure of State Superintendent Clark Leaves Boards In Limbo
Miss Martha K C Clark, Wyoming state superintendent, departs for Europe with no resignation, preventing quorums for the state land and school boards. Pending appointments and lease matters stall as boards cannot meet, delaying important business until new officers are sworn in next Monday. Denver and Casper officials awaiting board actions face postponed decisions due to her absence.
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France
Young Woman's Christian Association
Func
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State Board of Land Commissioners
State Board of School Commissioners
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Thea
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Casper
Misa Clark
United States Navy Policy Debated In Congress
Secretary Daniels told the House committee that absent an arms limitation agreement the U S must build the world’s greatest navy. He outlined a three year program adding 10 dreadnoughts 12 cruisers and 120 ships while noting the U K would remain ahead.
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Washington
United States
Daniels
House Committee
Great Britain
Kelley
Michigan
Mr. Daniels
Wilson Sweeps Manchester With Democratic Royal Visit
The Freeman of Manchester praised as a friendly, democratic tour by the U S president who received cheers from townspeople and Lancashire visitors alike. He denied pledging any pact with powers and outlined return plans with British and French escort ships and an aerial safeguard.
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Brsano
Mid Channel
Calais
President Wil to spend New Year in Paris and visit Italy
Paris reports President Wilson will spend New Year’s Day in Paris then depart for Italy on Wednesday night. He plans to return from Rome around January 10 for inter allied talks, remaining about a month before proceeding to America. The farewell banquet at the king and queen’s residence was private, with no procession or speeches.
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Italy
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America
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New British MPs swear in as Parliament opens
London dispatch reports the new house of commons will sit January 2 with swearing in to take ten days. Cabinet appointments loom, including exchequer post. Andrew Bonar Law to shift to leadership. Labor Party gains strength and may become outside coalition rival, while Winston Churchill says voters will not influence government policy.
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House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Labor Party
Clemenceau Signals French Line in Peace Talks
Paris dispatch says Clemenceau and Pichon outlined France’s plan, including a league of nations and freedom of the seas. The statements suggest accord with Britain on key points and emphasize the French premier’s strengthened position after a deputies’ victory as American views await further conference details.
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Pichon
France
Ponta
League of Nations
M. Pichon
Aken
M. Clemenceau
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Lloyd Ceorge
Wilson
House of Deputies
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Prestigre
Twelve Die as Gas Explosions Hit Lebanon Post Office
In Lebanon New Hampshire on December 30 twelve people were killed and twelve injured when two gas explosions collapsed the post office building. The blasts ripped the roof and walls as many waited for the evening mail, with chaos in the streets and surrounding injury reports.
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Addi Pee
Mber
Perpons
Chamberlain Attacks War Department and Demobilization Policy
Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the Senate military committees, criticizes the War Department for inadequate hospital facilities and failure to prepare for demobilization. He accuses officials of shielding contractors and calls for a clear general policy on demobilization to end ongoing at home and abroad.
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Moonshine Plot Spurs Wyoming Dryness Panic
Federal agents report a bootlegging surge as a “make your own booze” movement spreads from Rutledge Tennessee to Wyoming. An advertisement promising home distilled whiskey at 30 cents a gallon fuels rural alarm, with locals described as red eyed and raring to go.
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Virginia
ISEY
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Dempsey Knocks Gunboat Smith In Two Rounds
Jack Dempsey of Utah defeated Gunboat Smith of New York in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout in Buffalo. Dempsey weighed 190 pounds to Smith's 187. he scored a tenth knockdown and delivered a swift flurry that sent Smith to the canvas multiple times before the finish.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Jack Dempsey
Utah
Smith
New York
Dempsey
Montana Enforces Statewide Prohibition Law Tonight
Montnas says statewide prohibition goes into effect at midnight with doubts about serving beverages under two percent alcohol and test cases expected. Local liquor dealers reportedly sold out their stock as residents adjust to the new law.
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Associated Press
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Pec
Montana
Thrift Day to Be Marked Nationwide January 17
Treasury wartime drives set January 17 as thrift day to honor Franklin D Roosevelt. Leaders announce a $2 billion bond sales push and nationwide thrift club activities to promote saving and buy war bonds during the 1940s campaign.
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Plia
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Braddock
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Opto i
Erzberger Says Inde mities Limited by Armistice
Berlin dispatch says German statesman Mathias Erzberger declared indemnities are already restricted by the armistice. He noted war damages and costs must be borne by each party unless notes exchanged specify otherwise. Germany remains liable for indemnities in occupied French and Belgian districts and for civilian lease penalties.
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Germany
France
Belgium
Turkey Nearing Another Smash Up
Athens dispatch reports turmoil in Constantinople as opposition from Young Turks disrupts the Turkish chamber of deputies. Violent disturbances erupt in Pera and Canatentinople amid a likely dissolution of the chamber. Berlin crisis settles with the Ebert government in control. Liebknecht rumor unfounded. Spartacists may gain influence if cabinet shifts occur.
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London
Turkey
Athens
Horders
Young Turk
Kurl Liebknecht
Ebert
King George to Visit U S After Peace Pact Signed
A dispatch from Paris reports King George plans a visit to the United States once a peace pact is signed. The king is described as favorable to a yearly alliance between Britain and America and to warm relations with the United States following a settlement.
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U. S. Hgh
Polish Factional Combat in Warsaw Amid Flag Dispute
A rough field report from Warsaw dated April 28 describes intensified fighting as German forces hoisted banners over City Hall while Polish troops resisted. The German authorities demanded the banners be removed. clashes with firearm fire followed. Polish efforts to reclaim control escalated. crowds clashed with both sides, and reports mention municipal authorities and police in the fighting.
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Warsaw
Tae Nace Ji Paderawski
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