May Build Public Works Plan Urges Governors
The war labor politics board sent telegrams to state governors urging public works development during demobilization. Governors should bring complete project data to the Annapolis conference starting December 16. Mayors report about 800 million dollars in wartime public construction halted can be resumed as labor and materials return.
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Washington
War Labor Politics Board
Conference of Governors
Annapolis
Taft calls for league to adopt court for treaty
Former President Taft urged at Carnegie Hall that a League of Nations will need a court to interpret the treaty a conciliation commission to decide policy and a police force to enforce its laws. He said the peace congress aims for pure motives and higher aims and will define international law truthfully.
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New York
League of Nations
Taft
League of Political Education
Osarnegie Hall
Women Rally for Suffrage at Lafayette Statute
Washington reporters note eight National Woman's party members spoke in relay relays from 1 to 2 p.m. under the Lafayette statue opposite the White House. Surrounded by 85 policemen, crowds were kept moving as activists planned daily relays until December 15 to press the senate for suffrage.
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Washington
National Woman's Party
Lafayette
White House
Senate
Armenians Have a Republic Recognition Unclear
Washington reports the American government will not express views on recognizing the Armenian republic of Ararat or other Armenian organizations as co-belligerents in the war. Acting Secretary Polk notified Dr. G Pasdermadjian, Armenian Catholic special agent to the United States.
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Washington
Wikado's Cousin in Gotham
Prince Yorihito of Higeshi Pushimi, cousin of the Japanese emperor and former naval commander, arrived in New York from a British cruiser. He will visit Washington on his way home to Japan and be received by Vice President Marshall.
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Prince Yorihito
England
Japan
New York
Yorihito of
Higeshi-Pushimi
Themperor
Agland
Washington
Marshall
World powers urge reconciliation in China at high level
In Peking on December a memorandum was presented to President Hen Shih Chang by American British French Italian and Japanese ministers. It conveyed grave concern over ongoing Chinese strife and urged all elites to pursue reconciliation and peaceful settlement.
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Peking
China
Hen Shih-Chang
Army arsenal can make 18 inch guns at Watervliet
Maj. Gen. C. G. Williams chief of ordinance reported to the secretary of war that the Watervliet New York arsenal is now equipped to manufacture guns up to 18 inch caliber.
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Washington
Dec. .C
Army
Waterviiet
N. Y
C. CG. Williams
Disarming Mackensen's Army Moves in Hungary
Berlin dispatch reports the disarming of Meld Marshal Mackensen's army has begun in Hungary. Soldiers will not be interned but permitted to cross the frontier. They are selling motor cars horses and other equipment cheaply.
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Amsterdam
Mackensen
Hungary
Berlin
Glass Nomination Confirmed in Senate Without Objection
Washington December 9 The nomination of Representative Carter Glass to be secretary of the treasury to succeed William G. McAdoo was confirmed by the Senate without objection.
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Glass
McAdoo Post
Washington
Carter Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
William G. McAdoo
Senate
Woodmen Elect New Officers at Fairfield Camp
At the regular Fairfield Camp No. 246 Modern Woodmen meeting last night, H T Bailey was elected Consul C H Trail Advisor H H Lovell Banker B H Elliott Clerk W G Randall Manager W L Simmons Watchman and O J Simons Sentry for 1919 A homecoming is planned with the installation the first meeting night in January Silk shirts in Xmas boxes 5 to 10 at Drake Clothing Co Fairfield
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Fairfield Camp
Woodman
H. T. Bailey
C. H. Trail
H. H. Lovell
B. H. Elliott
W. G. Randall
W. L. Simmons
O. J. Simons
Drake Clothing Co
Fair Field
Surgeons Aid Wounded Near Compiegne Chateau Front Lines
Two American Red Cross surgeons Major Varnowsky and Major Morehead, directing French staff, treated hundreds of wounded French soldiers by candlelight inside the Chateau of Annel near Compiegne as artillery and machine gun fire raged. Belgian and American volunteers arrived with cannons and supplies, enabling life saving operations amid a tense battlefield atmosphere.
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Compiegne
Annel
American Red Cross
Service de Sante
Varnowsky
Morehead
Red Cross
Condensed Milk Aid For Sicilian Babies
Red Cross workers in Italy solved a child care crisis for Sicilian families by distributing sweetened condensed milk. A weekly spoonful in hot water fed infants, easing hunger and boosting morale for mothers and soldiers alike.
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Sicily
Red Cross
America
Ned Cross
Italy
Food at Low Cost for Belgian Families
The American Red Cross and Belgian Government will supply low cost food to families of Belgian soldiers at the front or killed or captured. The Red Cross commits 20,000 francs monthly. Belgian Supplies Minister operates 65 stores in France and near the front supplying munition workers' families in the rear.
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Red Cross
Belgium
France
Sale of Household Goods by James on East Burlington St
On Saturday December 14 the owner James will sell all household goods to the highest bidder at 460 13 Ape T on East Burlington Street two blocks east of the Leggett House.
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Burlington St
Leggett
McCord property sale across from Greenhouse corner
Classified notices list for sale items including a McCord property on a corner lot opposite the Greenhouse with contact numbers 2417 and Helen Wagner 465-14. Multiple entries follow for sale items including a Ford Touring car and other household goods with prices and phone references.
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McCord
Helen Wagner
Lou H. Israel
Broadway
For Rent A Five Room Cottage on W Washington St
Four rental listings describe a five room cottage on W Washington Street with gas and electric lights and contact phone 1580 T g Waters.
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W. Washington St
T.g. Waters
Frank Boies
R. Limry
Faith in the Red Cross Finds Brother in France
A young American soldier who arrived in France searched for his brother in the army. After much effort and waiting he found the company his brother belonged to and learned he was wounded in a hospital. He told a Red Cross hospital worker, “But the Red Cross will find him,” and the Red Cross did.
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France
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Lost Auto Chains Reported in Fairfield Streets
Found in the road south of town an auto chain. Enquire at Journal office. 406 tf Lost an auto chain on the streets of Fairfield. Finder please call the Journal office. 432 tf
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Journal Office
Fairfield
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League
WOMEN
U. S. of
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Wikado
Gotham
United States Army Arsenal
T. L. James
People's Column
Uale
Hempstead
Lon H. Israel
Broadway Garage
Tive
Wm. L. Long
Star Garage
A. J. Smith
W. Hempstead
Rolla F. Smith
Wayland
Iowa
John Sexton & Co
Illinois St
Chicago
Ill
Faith IN the Red Cross
Fairfield Retail Merchants Association
Meat Business
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
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