Largest World War Gift Fund Raised in U W W Drive
Total subscriptions to the United War Work campaign reached 203,179,098 dollars, 92,679,038 over the original seven war relief groups' targets for demobilization work. Every state except Pennsylvania and Minnesota surpassed its quota, with expectations they will go over the top when final returns arrive. Philadelphia has not yet allocated a war chest to the fund, while Minneapolis postponed its drive to next month.
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Bn Associated Press
New York
United War Work Campaign
Army
Navy
Union
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Peru and Chile Tense as Consuls Withdraw Amid Boundary Dispute
Reports from Lima indicate Peru withdraws its consul from Chile after anti Peruvian demonstrations in Iquique and Antofagasto. Rioting disrupts Peruvian businesses. Buenos Aires notes rumors of Tacna Arica stakes and Bolivian influence. Also Brazil dissolves a labor union amid anarchist charges. Chile follows with consul withdrawals to avoid incidents.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Chile
Iquique
Antosacaston
Antofagasto
Pisagua
Buenos Ayres
Antofigasto
Talleo
Iquieque
la Paz
Belivian
Tacna
Arica
Bolivia
Peraylang
Associated Preas
Ria Janeiro
General Union of Labor
Brazil
Santiago
New Ordinance Clarifies Teaforge Quarantine Enforcement
Confusion over closing orders from state county and city health boards led to a city hall decision that the existing ordinance grants the health board authority to detain contagious disease cases. Police will enforce the rules. violators face arrest or fines up to 500 dollars. Funeral and business closures are ordered. daily counts reach about 35 new cases with one death.
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D. Walton
City Health Board
City Board
W. R. Day
Leader
Stone
EK. B. Norton
C. ¥. Beard
Thanksgiving Spirit Rises as New York Welcomes Peace
New York today brims with Thanksgiving mood as crowds count turkeys and pride in a historic feast. Families split by war rumors prepare best meals while soldiers abroad may miss home yet receive France’s hope. Peace promises make gatherings joyous amid distant loved ones.
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New York
France
Wholesale killings and pogroms threaten Jews in Galicia
Reports received from Copenhagen by the Zionist Organization of America recount wholesale slaughters and looting in Bressek o Galicia. Polish legion forces are said to have disarmed Jews, invaded synagogues, and desecrated sacred scrolls while Jews flee and are shot in the streets.
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New York
Mst
Brrésko
Galicia
Copenhagen
Zionist Organization of America
Presemyul
Poliish
Republicans Warn Against 1920 Revenue Bill Passage
Washington date unknown Republicans warn they will block passage of the 1920 revenue bill. Senate finance committee votes cut the 1920 field to 4.0 billion and reject Gore’s plan to retain 1919 levels with a 2.0 billion surplus. Debate shifts to floor as Republicans seek future control.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
McAdoo
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Senate
House
Finance Committee
Democrata
American Troops to Leave England at Earliest Opportunity
London November 25. The decision to clear England of American troops is in progress. Flying corps units are being sent home as ships become available, with personnel including construction crews and machinists. Only a few medical staff remain and rents for former camps tied to troops sent from France linger.
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London
Eugland
Flying Corps
United States
Machanion
Wewe
France
England
German Vessels Terrible Condition After Surrenders
London Nov 25 The Daily Telegram correspondent reports that the German warships at Scapa Flow show severe neglect after two years in port. Flags hang dirty and limp on ships like Friedrich der Grosse as rust covers funnels and bridges. Guns remain dirty and officers are polite while British officers decline further friendliness.
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London
Scapa Flow
Daily Telegram
Delay in Naming American Peace Conference Commissioners
Washington reports delay in announcing the American commission to Versailles due to uncertainty over the number of delegates and whether chosen individuals will accept after reviewing binding instructions. President Wilson is believed to designate the core members, with Secretary Lansing and Colonel House likely aboard, while coordination with allied powers continues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Versailles
Ente
Thea
Wilson
Lansing
Liouse
Kone
Amorfod
Soldiers and Sailors Clash With Bolsheviks in Madison Square
Hundreds of soldiers sailors and marines clashed with socialists after a mass meeting at Madison Square Garden to protest the Mooney execution. Police and mounted units struggled to separate the groups as red flags and neckties identified uniformed men.
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Thomas J. Mooney
Scott Nearing
Hylan
Madison Square
Avons Hundred
Colasehe
Iiteake
Mass meeting sparks arrests at Madison Square Garden
Police report hundreds of soldiers and civilians gathered outside the Madison Square Garden mass meeting of Internationalist Socialists. Four people were arrested for displaying red flags and threatening behavior toward the Reda as doors were locked and a police cordon held the crowd.
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Associated Presay
New York
Pour
LWO
Madison Square Garden
Reda
First U S Expeditionary Units Return Soon
Washington dispatch reports that the first units of the American expeditionary forces are due to arrive in New York by week’s end. General March announced tonight that 52 officers are affected.
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Ly Associated Prag
Washasuton
D. C
Nors
New York
March
Stalf
First Hungarian Woman Ambassador Nominated for Switzerland
Rosika Schwimmer, Hungarian writer and publicist and head of the Hungarian Woman Suffrage association, has been nominated by Hungary to serve as ambassador to Switzerland. She has accepted and will begin duties soon, noted as originator of the Ford peace trip idea and a key figure in that mission.
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Lerne
Switserland
Switzerland
Rosika Schwimmer
Madame Schwimmer
Hungarian Woman Suffrage Association
Ford
Weather Outlook: Warmer Tuesday with warmer Wednesday
The forecast calls for a rise in temperatures from Tuesday to Wednesday across the region. Light winds and mainly dry conditions expected with daytime highs climbing and overnight lows easing. Temperatures trend upward into midweek with minor regional variations.
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