Kaisers’ suicide attempts reported in European dispatches
The Leipziger Tageblatt cites a German staff officer wounded in frustration of Wilhelm II as saying the former Kaiser attempted suicide by his own action but failed. The report notes the Kaiser was despondent recently. Amsterdam reports Count Karolyi, Hungary’s premier, also reportedly attempted suicide on Sunday amid Hungary’s political turmoil.
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Copenhagen
Leipziger Tageblatt
Wilhelm
Kaiser
Amsterdam
Karolyi
Budapest
Hungary
Temperature Tale Ends In Laughing Misread
A Corona ice man misreads a thermometer, believing he has a 106 degree fever. After rushing to a doctor and finding normal readings, he discovers he had placed the wrong end of the thermometer in his mouth, ending with a laugh at his own expense.
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Coronall
George Gould
Sympathy Denied To Doubly Guilty Germany
In Chicago the Masonic Chronicler argues against universal sympathy for Germany after World War I. Editorially the piece rejects sentimental punishment, condemns Germany for indiscriminate murder and war crimes, and says forgiveness should not cover its conduct or defeat. It states Germany shows no remorse beyond losing the war and derides any sympathy as unrepentant.
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Chicago
Caplan
Germany
Experiencing Realization Without Anticipation
A worker attempted to use a lighted gas heater as a seat while cleaning an office. Her action caused immediate screams as the heater heated the chairless area, leading to a swift explanation by the office boy and the rest of the day proceeding without a chair.
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Herseelf
Railroads debate: government operation favored by banker leaders
In Chicago, J. J. Mitchell of Illinois Trust backs continued government control of railroads, arguing private management is impracticable. Frederick H. Rawson and D. R. Forgan weigh in, signaling a split among banking leaders on postwar railroad policy.
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Chicago
J. J. Mitchell
The
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Ilinois Trust and Savings Bank
Frederick H. Rawson
Union Trust Company
Rawson
Utility V5 Art Is Big Topic In Los Angeles
Los Angeles memorial to soldiers and sailors should serve a useful purpose as well as be a work of art, a general committee decided at a meeting. The committee favors a utilitarian design over purely decorative art.
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Los Angeles
United States
California Real Property Wealth Totals $9.26 Billion
The state records total real property wealth at 9 255 439 910 dollars. This figure reflects California's assessed value across residences, commercial buildings, and land holdings reported in the current compilation.
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California
Union Oil builds Gas Conservation Dept in city effort
Los Angeles reports the Union Oil Company establishes a Gas Conservation Department as the Chamber of Mines recommends testing and drilling wells in the city field.
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Los Angeles
Union Oil Co
Gas Conservation Dept
Chamber of ‘Mines
Old City
Labor Leader Walsh Threatens Political Upheaval Over War Wages
Frank P. Walsh of the War Labor Board resigns but remains an official. He warns that if employers cut wages or lengthen hours, labor may ally with farmers to take charge of the government by peaceful political means. He calls for an eight hour day and a minimum wage of 42 cents for single men and 72 cents for married men. He condemns attempts to restore prewar conditions and warns of a potential industrial regime overthrow. The warning emphasizes drastic action if wage and hour policies revert.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
Frank P. Walsh
War Labor Board
Christian Science Monitor
Walsh
France
Doughboys Reflect On Life After War And Eight-Hour Workday
C C Lyon reports from Pershing's army as soldiers discuss postwar futures. A sergeant 23 vows to seek eight-hour work with decent conditions and asserts returning three million veterans will drive employers and politicians to offer fair deals. A Minnesota clothing clerk teases pols by promising to quiz candidates on their war service.
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C. C. Lyon
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Pershing
Mr. Lyon
Tntil
Red Cross Calls for Christmas Membership Drive
The American Red Cross urges every man, woman, and child to join at one dollar a year. It highlights wartime relief, famine, pestilence, and influenza aid, praising its volunteers, hospital support, and national fellowship under Wilson's idea of great comradeship.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
America
Wilson
Special Diet Lamb and Roast Meats For Convalescents
The notice offers lambs suitable for patients recovering from illness with options including lamb chops, lamb roast, and mutton broth. It also promotes beef, pork, and veal as top-quality choices and suggests sugar cured beef, cabbage, roast pork, and sweet potatoes for the strong. It ends with an invitation to book a Christmas meat order.
Red Cross Calls for 25 Christmas Boxes by December 12
Local Red Cross seeks volunteers to fill 25 Christmas boxes for hospitals near Los Angeles. Boxes, similar to overseas aid, should be returned by December 12 with items like chocolate gum candy toothpaste tobacco and papers. Call at Red Cross for a box.
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Red Cross
Los Angeles
Employment Service Finds Place for Bill Kaiser
A Providence mayor's intervention helped Bill Kaiser, a naturalized American with an objectionable surname, secure a job through the United States Employment Service. The story notes his prior job search across the city ended in rejection due to his name, and suggests the Service could handle future placements swiftly.
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Providence
United States Employment Service
Altho
Kaiser
United States Employment Service Office
Bill Kaiser
Edison Optimistic View Urges Bold Business Stance
Thomas Edison argues the United States stands at the threshold of prosperity and warns that fear and hesitation hinder growth. He contends the nation should dispense with timid businessmen to foster a strong economy.
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Thomas
Edison
U. S
Exchange
Baruch Urges Optimism as War Board Seeks Postwar Trade Relief
Washington. Bernard Baruch, head of the War Industries Board, urged industrial leaders to avoid pessimism and to trust in an orderly return to peace conditions. He cited rapid postwar material outlet, renewed labor harmony, and government projects as evidence of an improving economy. He did not specify price levels for business recovery.
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Washington
United States
War Industries Board
Bernard M. Baruch
Baruch
Funeral of Emmet Hamner Held in Riverside
The private funeral for Emmet Hamner youngest son of Mr and Mrs J T Hamner was held at Simons chapel Riverside and graveside at Sunnyslope cemetery Corona Pallbearers were Raymond Brown Eugene Long Arthur Webster Percy Lillibridge James McMillan and Carl Douglas A quartet sang two selections Rev S S Sampson of First Methodist offered prayer and music followed The Independent extends sympathy to the family noting Emmet as a well liked cheerful local youth.
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Emmet Hamner
J. T. Hamner
Simons Funeral Chapel
Riverside
Corona
Sunnyslope Cemetery
Raymond Brown
Eugene Long
Arthur Webster
Percy Lillibridge
James McMillan
Arlington
Carl Douglas
Mesdames
George EB. Snidecor
Roy P. Rice
C. BE
Maimann
Carville
S. S. Sampson
Firse Methodist Church
Emmet
Independent
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Minnesota
Fey
Corona Mercantile Co
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