President Wilson backs federal woman suffrage move
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson expresses active support for the federal amendment and urges Congress to pass it this session. Polls cited show optimism among suffragists that White House backing will secure enough votes, with majorities expected in the House if all members are present and party lines hold.
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Washington
Wilson
Wilken
White House
John Spargo
Reed Smoot
Vinh
Woman's Party
New York
House Judiciary
Rules Committee
Mauuery
British Casualties In Week End War Total
London reports weekly Allied losses with 119 officers killed or died of wounds and 3 832 men. Officers wounded or missing total 448 and 14 605 men. The increase over the prior week follows fighting near Welsh ridge and Cambrai front south of Mareuil before New Year.
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London
Jan
Welsh Ridge
Cambrai
Mareoing
Labor Leader to Be Prime Minister of Australia
In Melbourne Jan Frank Gwinn Tudor is named leader of the Labor Party and a member of the house of representatives. He is expected to become the next prime minister of Australia as political leaders discuss the conscription proposal and national governance.
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LABOR
Melbourne
Australia
Jan
Frank Gwinn Tudor
Labor Party
House of Representatives
Wim Be Che
Aton
Wham
Unclear Historic Item Sparks Medical Note
Fragmentary OCR text describes a mention of colors causing a hiccup and a reference to laxative bromine quinine. Signature appears as E. W. Groves on a document. Details are incomplete and cannot confirm event, person, or date.
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E. W. Groves
Wyoming Council To Bring Entertainment To Soldiers Camps
The Military Entertainment Council, a Wartime commission, will arrange Broadway shows, vaudeville, lectures, and concerts at U S Army camps. It urges ticket support via smileage books sold to families and sponsors to fund 10 to 25 cent performances.
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Wyoming State Council
U.S
National Army
Company of Friends
Military Entertainment Council
Soldier
Plana
Council
Musterole Relief Ad Promises Fast Neuralgia Aid
An old musterole advertisement urges relief from neuralgia and headaches by rubbing the mustard oil ointment on temples and neck. It claims quick relief, less irritation than mustard plasters, and notes it helps sore throat bronchitis croup and rheumatic pains with a clean white preparation.
Prompt action urged in 10 speed war insurance drive
Secretary McAdoo announced a nationwide push to accelerate government life insurance for military and naval personnel. By Dec 27, 210,975 applicants sought 2.698 billion dollars in coverage, with Camp Sheridan targeting 10,000 per man and Camp Logan already over 101 million in policies.
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America
McAdoo
Military and Naval Division
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Qet
Camp Sheridan
Ala
145Th Field Hospital
114Th Field Artillery
Joner
Camp Logan
Tex
Gallicerol Opera Star Says She Is Tired to Sing
Amelita Galf-Gurel a renowned soprano, says she is too tired to sing in New York as the Chicago Grand Opera Company opens an engagement this month. She notes she can perform in Chicago and forgiving audiences for a bad show, but fears ruin if she continues in New York.
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Chicago
Amelita Galft- Gurel
New York
Build Houses or Lengthen War U S Told
Wartime housing experts urge immediate government action to avert war delays. They call for a housing administrator and funding to house workers in war industries, warning that lack of housing could halt ships munitions and other essential output.
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Uncle Sam
Frederick M. Kreaby
New York
Sam
Robert W. de Forest
National Housing Association
Veiller
Washington
Congress
Majon Murphy Resigns as Red Cross Mission Abroad
Paris reports Majon Murphy chairman of the American Red Cross mission to Europe resigns to return to the United States to consult Henry P. Davidson and then rejoin the army. Maj. James H. Harkins of National City Bank New York will assume command in France and relieve Murphy, who will join General Pershing.
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Coun
Secretary of War
War Department
Carninp
Unites States
National Guard
National Army
Atlantic
Ite
Comel
Vo Acal
Chantad
Majon Murphy
RED Cross
Paris
Jan
Grayson M. P. Murphy
New York
American Red Cross
Europe
United States
Henry P. Davidson
American Red Cross War Council
Washington, BC
James IH. Harkins
The
National City Bank of New York
France
American Red Cross Commission
Murphy
Pershing
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Darker Hair
An old recipe for darkening gray hair is revived with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. The preparation is applied with a comb or brush, darkening hair by morning and adding a soft lustre, without implying any medical cure.
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Wyeth
Chicago mobilizes to dig out after heavy snows
Chicago marshalled every force today to free the city from a deep snow blanket since Sunday. City crews face food fuel and milk shortages as wagons cannot run and police units canvass neighborhoods urging all residents to help clear streets.
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Chicago
Jan
Department of Public Works
Birth control advocate Mrs. Sanger upheld in NY court
The New York Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Margaret Sanger for conducting birth control propaganda. She is sentenced to thirty days in the Blackwell's Island workhouse.
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Albany
N. Y
Jans
Court of Appeals
Margaret«. Sanger
Blackwell's Island
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Health Benefit
A physician promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid after 17 years of practice. The olive colored tablets, made from common vegetables and olive oil, claimed to normalize bowel action and improve complexion. The ad urged use for pale skin dull eyes pimples and general malaise. Sold by druggists in 10c and 25c sizes.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
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