House Debates National Prohibition Amendment Vote
Washington dispatch reports the House narrowly approved a resolution to submit a federal prohibition amendment to the states. The measure passed two thirds, 282 to 128, with a large floor demonstration as Speaker Clark announced the tally.
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Washington
Dee
Clark
Wy J. Bryan
Webb
Nhu
Congress
Sven
Dewiudy Avery
Democenta Agitust
Tracknon
Truckner
Bhehanan
Caldwell
Campbell Pad
Cantril
Carew
Ghureh
Coady
Crosster
Wale CN
Dent Dewalt
Dies
Dewdinick
Deollas
Dorem
Oliver
M. Yo
O'Shaughnessy
Oreemyer
Phelin
Paut
Hiorden
Rousé
Sabkach
Sherwood
Stayden
Smelt
Ee R. Smith
Thomas U. Snithh
Sullivan
Catbott
Yao Deke
Wilson
Tex
Germans Sink 14 Ships in Latest Naval Raids
London reports fourteen ships including one British destroyer and four mine sweepers sunk by German naval forces in the North Sea and off the Tyne. Geddes announced the loss of the British destroyer Partidge and the convoy escort, with survivors and rescued crews later brought to Kiel.
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London
North Sea
Tyne
Ger- Thay
Torces
Bronday
House of Commons
Mrle Geddes
Shopas J. Mean Ra
Dhoni
Geddes
Parteidge
Geriin
Kiel
Beltigh
Ouers
Norway
Houta
Holland
Baker Takes Blame On Machine Gun Policy
Secretary Baker defended the War Department on December 16 denying responsibility for publicizing details. He said a board vetted machine guns, warned against disclosing sensitive information, and noted full wartime production capacity is being prepared for both American and overseas forces. He asserted overseas troops would be well supplied with guns.
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Washington
Baker
Cantriet
Leix Mor
France
House foils interviewers in London wartime talk
London reports portray M. House head of the American talks division as a blunt figure who would admit pricing if no one heard. In Gaston B. Mena, North Carolina, a jury found him not guilty of using Mrs Moode A Bing amid lengthy deliberations lasting about fifteen hours.
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London
M. House
Amrerican
Trouse
Gonnord
N. C
Gaston B. Mena
Tore
Moode A. Bing
New York
Chicago
Actor H G Barnabee Dies in Boston at 86
Boston mourns Henry Clay Barnabees a famed comic opera comedian known for long service with the Bostonians. He died in a city hospital at eighty six after a storied stage career. Count Luxburg Rumored Insane Sparks Sanitarium Secret. Rumors spread that Count Luxburg former German minister to Argentina known for his phrase epuries versenke is insane and has been sent to a sanitarium. Women as Ticket Agents Replace Men at Union Pacific Offices. Omaha reports that the railroad employs women as ticket agents to relieve male staff who went to war. Lake Ships Icebound: Eighty plus downbound freighters trapped in heavy ice in Lake Erie after passing Detroit.
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H. G. Barnabee
Boston
Henry Clay Barnabes
Bostonians
Count Luxburg
Buenegy Alves
Argentina
Onmha
Dee
Union Pacific Railroad
Swiss Name New President Cites Vote Count
Rene Mec L7-Vellxy Calonder is named president of Switzerland by the legislature after receiving 176 votes. He heads the interior department and is described as the vice parent of the republic. The report notes the political context and vote tally.
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Rene
Vellxy Calonder
Republe
Department of the Interior
Switzerland
Lolt
Colonel House Says Interallied Conference Not Binding
Col. House, leader of the U S delegation to the Paris interallied conference, arrived in New York and said the talks produced no binding agreement. He praised the agenda on economics, finance, and food, but noted the plan’s binding nature depended on the United States and the president. House described the conference pace and personnel, reported little discussion of peace, and cited Pershing’s front-line visit as evidence of American resolve.
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New York
Col EL M. Bouse
United States
Paris
America
Peice
Colonel House
Washington
Versailles
Prority Board
Supreme War Council
Great Britain
France
Italy
Bliss
Admirs Benson
Sinvums
Weedie
House Thm
Pershing
Porkless Day Adds War Food Rules Across Homes
Washington dispatch reports new home front card instructions from the United States Food Administration adding porkless day to existing wheatless rules. Each day will feature a wheatless and meatless meal, with sugar limited to three pounds per person per month. Household hoarding is blamed for rising prices, while anti conservation propaganda is labeled direct enemy aid.
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Washington
Des
Alyemiy
United Sites Fond Administration
War Council Planned Within War Department
Secretary of War Baker outlined a proposed general order creating a war council within the war department. The initial members include Baker Crowell Buss Sharpe Weaver Crozier and Crowder. The council will oversee supply and cooperation between field armies and the war department.
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Washington
Baker
Wilson
War Council
War Department
Wuor Baker
Crowell
General Buss
Benory G. Sharpe
Hrasmus A. Weaver
William Crozier
Enoch H. Crowder
Taft
Portrait of Lloyd Named Recruiting Director General England
J. Seymour Lloyd is appointed director general of recruiting in England. He brings strong military knowledge and under his leadership recruiting has already risen substantially.
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J. Seymour Lloyd
England
Peace Talk Scorned in London Speech by Premier George
Premier David Lloyd George warned that Russia’s exit leaves Britain and the Allies facing a crisis as America prepares to enter. He urged unity, saying delays could empower Germany and Austria while Britain, France, and Italy must not falter. He cautioned against underestimating both the Prussian military spirit and democratic resolve.
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London
Russia
America
Germany
Austria
Daryl Lioyd George
Frishty
Nbs Tromps
Britain
France
House orders naval inquiry during wartime
The House of Representatives ordered a sweeping investigation of the navy administration in executive session. Chairman Oliver urged the probe after receiving numerous reports, saying the navy's conduct in the war warranted unavoidable scrutiny.
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Washington
Congress
House
Navy
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Oliver
Navy Department
Armistice Signed to End Russia War and Other War News
Brest-Litovsk officials report an armistice with the Teutonic allies, effective Monday noon and lasting to January 14, with peace talks to begin after. Other items include Annapolis cadet expansion passed by the House, Wilson delaying rail action until Congress resumes, Italy conscripting 2,000,000 men for a long campaign, a British destroyer sunk and airships lost, American soldiers reprimanded for officers shoes, and 7000 selected men drafted to California cantonments.
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Berlin
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Markets Record Flock of Geese
A Water town Waterloo flock of forty geese weighed 1202 pounds dressed averaging 30 pounds each. Robert Schroeder marks a potential weight record and William Beurhaus buys the flock at 36 cents per pound for $422. Julius Wilke sells thirty five geese weighing 947 pounds for $312.41.
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Robert Schroeder
Waterloo
William A. Beurhaus
Julius Wilke
Milford
Praise for Wisconsin Men in War Theater
Maj-Gen Parker announced that Michigan and Wisconsin troops will join overseas action. He noted the Thirty-second division transfer from Waco and praised the unit’s rise in readiness. Mrs Parker and aides accompanied him as Camp Custer reports adequate clothing and gear. About 9,000 men remain to be called after June 1.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan
Wisconsin
Parker
Warning to Registrants on Describing Wartime Occupations
Major Fitzpatrie cites a telegram from the provost marshal general urging registrants to specify exact wartime jobs. They should name concrete duties and departments, such as tracklayers or carshop repairers, rather than vague terms like mechanic.
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Madison
de Ee Clucations
A. E. Fitzpatrie
Nurses Upheld In Ruling On Anesthetic Practice
Attorney General Owen informs Dr. Oscar Low that registered nurses may administer anesthetics under physician direction without medical licenses. He notes lack of statute prohibiting the practice and cites its occurrence in many Wisconsin hospitals. Editor Detweiler joins Capper publications as assistant editor of the American Thresherman.
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Owen
Oscar Low
Milwaukee
Medical Boar
V. V. Detweiler
Capper Publications
Gov. Capper
Kansas
American Threshermar
Bank Cashier marries in Ashland ceremony
Bank cashier Marines Birchwood Willian D Brady of Rice Lake and Miss Irene Charron of Rice Lake wed in Ashland, the bride being accompanied by her uncle the Rev Louis Charron who officiated.
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Birchwood
Willian D. Brady
Barron County Bank of
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Irene Charron
Louis Charron
Ashland
Green Bay Men Promoted at Camp McArthur
Green Bay Thirteen men receive promotions at Camp McArthur. In the first lieutenants and captains are listed with second lieutenants also promoted. A Sign Service Flag proposal is made in Sparta by Mayor Stiles with Mrs. Stiles to sew and display the flag along the leading street.
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Camp McArthur
Sparta
Uncle Sam
Stiles
County Clerk Cleared by County Board Vote
Appleton A unanimous county board exonerates county Clerk Wolf from malfeasance in office charges filed by taxpayers. West Salem Cecil Smith joins a six week enlistment vacation after gaining six pounds. Berlin Mrs Frank Russell once Ellen Skiener dies suddenly at home, likely due to apoplexy. her husband leads the local glove firm.
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Appleton
Wolf
Jakes
West Salem
Hayine
Cecil Smith
Berlin
Frank Russell
Elen Skiener
Support to Saving Stamps Gains Milwaukee Interest
Milwaukee and statewide effort backs War Savings Stamp drive for school children. State Director Puelicher praises thrift stamps as accessible savings teaching value, stressing school cooperation and broad public support to boost national effort.
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Milwaukee
Puelicher
United States
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Prohibition Amendment Sent to State Legislature
The proposed prohibition amendment passed by Congress will be sent to Wisconsin for the 1919 regular session unless excluded from the special session. Secretaries of State in each state receive the resolution and forward it to their legislatures, with transmission continuing for seven years if alive.
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Congress
Washington
Michison
Wisconsin
Merlin Hult
Agte
Shot at filling station shocks downtown La Crosse
A man was shot to death by bandits who entered a filling station opposite the public library in downtown La Crosse. Warner died from a heart wound. two bullets were found on the floor and officers noted the office was torn up but no money taken. Police editorial calls for a full inquiry into police loyalty amid German-descent officers. Also reported: Private Joseph Morris of Pershing’s force dies. Sawyer Gondman Co buys Sagola Lumber mill and railroad, Mich.
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Waymen Mnjoney
Edward Wallener
Bie
Hze
Lion
Warmer
Standard Oil Company
Warner
la Crosse
Fred 4
H. Harmy
Harmy Morris
Wilgos
Fond du Lac
Aa Messia
Joseph Morris
Pershing
Andrew L. Morris
Morris
Sawyer Gondman Company
Sagola Lumber Company
Sugols, Mich
Girls Prove Good Bellhops in Rhinelander
War era labor shift continues as girl bellhops replace boys in a Rhinelander hotel with manager reporting satisfactory results. Milwaukee firm files $30000 articles of incorporation to sell automobiles. Fort Winnebago sergeant fined for improper Red Cross remark. Garfield holds chicken social in schoolhouse raising $54.30 for Red Cross.
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Rhinelander
Milwaukee
Medison
BR. T. Suled Comment of
Sta le
Portage
Win Saati
Fort Winnebago
Red Cross
Garfield
Jackson County
Neenab Plans Red Cross Christmas Membership Drive
The city of Neenab announces a Red Cross Christmas campaign aiming for every family to hold a Red Cross membership by Christmas Eve. A nationwide style "Red Cross Christmas" notice has been disseminated to promote the plan and encourage participation.
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Red Cross
Neenab
Fraternity House Burns in Madison Fire Ctrl
Psi Upsilon fraternity house in Madison destroyed by fire three years after erection. Fire started from overheated furnace pipes. Loss estimated at 65000 dollars. Fire officials investigate cause and assess damages.
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Madison
Psi Upsilon
Gov Philipp Praises Wisconsin Troops at Camp MacArthur
Governor E K Philipp praised Camp MacArthur and Wisconsin troops after a Waco inspection tour. He reported good spirits, quarters, and feeding, noting disciplined behavior and widespread respect from locals. The governor’s remarks highlighted no trouble and high praise for the soldiers’ conduct.
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Milwaukee
Mac Arthur
E. K. Philipp
Waco
Wisconsin
Toa
Una
Tenis
Potato Price Drop Aids Local Households In Green Hay
County defense council backed a bear movement lowering potato prices well below grocers. Spuds fell from 34 to 40 cents per bushel enabling families to stretch their winter supply. The wave of orders reduced costs at retailers with total savings around dollars across the community. Approximately 1399 bushels were moved to counterbuyers, aiding local families.
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Worthy County Council of Defense
U. Students to Camp Grant in 1918 Officer Training
Madison Wisconsin recruits for the third officers Reserve Training camp at Camp Grant begin three months of training January 5 1918. Those failing to secure commissions must enlist for the war. thirty four men and alternates are selected. Four Wisconsin men reported for examination with high averages. Marinette Grant Stephenson son of former senator promoted to command of a minesweeper with four officers and forty men. Neenah Corp Elmer Jersiki chosen to attend officers training school for first lieutenant.
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University
Ity-Fegy
Flicers
Camp
Grant
Wisconsin
A. R. Berwin
Mitchell
Indiana University
Unity
Marinette
France
Stiteschat Liew
Grant Stephenson
United States
Jase Stephenson
United Star Ship
North Sea
Bint
Neenah—tCorp
Elmer Jersiki
Vo S. Rear Army
Nopales
Ariz
Potatoes distributed to the poor in Sheboygan region
City poor relief head Ira Wang sold 266 bushels of potatoes at two dollars per bag two to a half bushels and gave the rest to the poor. Other items note Ena Wheeler Wilcox’s Madison home sale after sixty years in the family, a farm power course announced by the College of Agriculture in Madison, a switchman Peter Herber crushed to death at North Western yards, and Dane County Fair officers reelected for another year.
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Wallip
Wang
Switchman
Green Bay
Peter Herber
Mrs Frank Lilee Dies from Burns in Monterey Fire
Mrs Frank Lilee of Monterey died at home from burns suffered when a gasoline stove exploded. She is survived by her husband and other family members. The incident occurred at her residence and investigators are looking into the cause of the blast.
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Frank Lilee
Monterey
Jamie
Submarine depth record report from San Francisco Bay
A damaged newspaper wire story reports a U.S. submarine sinking to great depths in San Francisco Bay. Commanding Officer James B. Howell and crew survived while multiple sailors are listed among the lost. The vessel submerged for six hours during testing, breaking a world depth record.
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San Francisco Bay
Front News Warnings From the European Frontline
A fragmented war brief reports heavy artillery on the eastern front near the Rhine and Meuse regions. It notes French forces returning prisoners from actions near St Quentin and Canrobert, with mentions of American units aiding operations and ongoing supply notices for prison and Belgian fronts.
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Dre
Tisiyy
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Meier
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Portu gal Loyal to Allies and Cupid in Verse and Vaudeville
The article catalogues a mix of items including a note on Portugal remaining loyal to the Allies, a discussion of Cupid and a professor asserting early love, plus brief sketches on vaudeville performers and domestic humor. It mentions a wartime context and a variety of social entertainments with names and snippets.
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