Poles Face 2 Billion Price Tag To Rebuild After War
Warsaw reports Poland lost industrial plants, machinery, food lines and telephone wires during German occupation. About 20 000 German soldiers planned a revolt against officers but were disarmed by Polish legion and Warsaw residents on November 11. Stanislau Lalrowski of the Commercial Bank of Warsaw estimates nearly 2 billion dollars will be required to repair damage and restart the economy amid mixed Russian rubles Austrian crowns and German marks in circulation.
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Record Bank Resources Shows Record National Bank Total
Washington Sunday Comptroller of the Currency Williams reported national bank resources on November 1 reached 10 821 401 000, a new high and 1 777 000 000 more than August 31. He said U S national banks’ resources exceed those of major foreign banks and are within one billion of combining all state and trust resources, with five years of rapid growth outpacing the prior twenty five years.
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Wiliams
United States
Williams
England
Canada
France
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Japan
Germany
Demobilization Advances With 158,562 Discharged This Week
Washington reports that 158,562 men were discharged in the week ending December 14 as the demobilization plan approaches an average daily flow near 30,000. For seven days the figure was 27,000 per day with Sundays sometimes ignored by officers. The total selected for early demobilization reaches 0,000 to date, and 26,002 officers have been honorably discharged.
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General March
War Department
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Walter Hines Page Dies at Linehurst NS
Walter Hines Page former ambassador to Great Britain and editor of The World’s Work. He died here December 21 after weeks of illness. Page had resigned as American representative at the court of St James last summer and earlier served as ambassador to Great Britain during Wilson’s presidency.
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Great Tirkoln
Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
North Carolina
Italian Coast War Toll Revealed by Ex-Cabinet Member
Salvatore Jiarvilo, former Italian cabinet member, told a Saturday correspondent that about half a million Italians died in the war. He said around 200,000 of the dead were killed in action.
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Salvatore Jiarvilo
Railway Chiefs Seek Prompt Return of Railroads
A New York meeting of the Association of Railroad Executives on December 20 outlined a program for the prompt return of railroads after remedial laws. They oppose extending federal control beyond twenty one months after the war and favor government supervision features while maintaining the road return without new legislation.
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German Dead Is Two Million, New York
The Cologne Gazette of November 24 estimates German total casualties will reach about 2,000,000 dead. By October 25 reported casualties totaled 6,006,760, with over 4,750,000 Prussians among them. Naval losses are included at 70,000, with more than 25,000 dead, over 15,000 missing, and nearly 20,000 wounded.
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Cologne
Famous Umpire Silk O Laughlin Dies in Boston
Francis Silk O Laughlin, famed American League umpire since its creation, died in his Boston apartment on December 20 after a brief illness from influenza and pneumonia. He was known as one of baseballs most picturesque figures.
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Francis
Silk” O'Laughlin
O'Laughlin
Wilson assesses peace opinions in France and Britain
President Wilson reports satisfaction that people in France and Great Britain largely back his peace principles. Paris plans for the conference unfold slowly as American commissioners hold informal talks with entente delegates to align views on a future league of nations. The president monitors reports from the U S and investigators on site while awaiting formal conference opening. He may alter travel plans and visit England before year’s end.
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France Pay Heavily in Demobilization Debate
A Socialist deputy in the French Chamber of Deputies estimated 1,400,000 French soldiers killed in World War I, while 800,000 wounded, as he pressed for immediate demobilization and swift return of troops to salt and factories. He warned the government faces demobilization challenges and proposed releasing 1,200,100 reserves, territorials and family heads.
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Copper Price Deadline Announced by War Industries Board
The maximum copper price will expire in January and not be renewed. The War Industries Board price fixing committee announced the December 20 decision.
Bran Price Jump After Milling Restrictions Lifted
Minneapolis reports bran prices spiking as the government removes milling restrictions causing a jump from 27.78 to 16.00 per ton. Local market observers note rapid price shift and potential supply impacts for bakers and grain dealers.
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Sinking of One Not on Program Sinks Peace Plan Debate
Washington reports from Paris say American peace delegates with British support may push sinking surrendered German warships as a solution. Secretary Daniels denies official consideration. Senate moves to obtain formal statements while naval officials weigh the idea. Admiral Benson and Vice Admiral Sims influence naval questions, but firm conclusions remain unclear and opposition in Congress appears likely.
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Europe
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Chile May Close Mediation in Tacna Arica Dispute
Chile considers the mediation question closed and asserts a reliable source. proposes a compromise granting Peru and Bolivia territorial compensation in Tacna Arica adjustment plus restored railroad and commercial links to benefit all three nations.
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Chile
Peru
la Naelon
Bolivia
British Admiral Praises Our Fleet After German Meet Missed
Admiral Sir David Beatty lauded the American battleship squadron attached to the British grand fleet for its comradeship. He noted both British and American forces were disappointed at not engaging the German fleet and called the day of surrender pitiful to witness. The farewell address followed muster on the forecastle as the U S S New York left the grand fleet.
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Grand Fleet
David Beatty
New York
Beatty
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Sir David
Trade Pact to Keep Peace In President Marshall Address
Vice President Marshall spoke at Carlisle chamber of commerce on December 20 about peace conference questions. He urged reciprocal trade to sustain cordial relations among allied nations and argued against government ownership while preferring to avoid ship subsidies but support merchant marine expansion.
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Paris Honors Wilson With Honorary Doctorate at University
President Wilson received the degree of doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris on December 21 in the Sorbonne. The first honorary degree awarded by the university, the ceremony was attended by President Poincare and top officials, with Mrs Wilson and diplomats present.
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Diplomatic Corps
William Graves Sharp
Jean Jules Jusd
United States
Cheaper Flour Due Canceled Milling Regulations
Washington announces the cancellation of four milling rules including sale price schedules and limits on flour sales by millers. Officials expect cheaper flour after the December 20 action. Telegraph notices to zone agents accompanied a spike in wheat bran and feeds on the Minneapolis market, foreseeing a drop in flour prices.
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The
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Grain Corporation
Minneapolis
Cials
Camp Lewis Men Being Discharged
Camp Lewis Washington sent its fleet men to the Presidio Ban Vrao ciuco and Camp Kearny California for discharge Saturday. Twenty five men went to each camp as a unit under command of an officer for discharge.
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