Senate votes inquiry in ship construction
Washington December 18 Senate rushed through a resolution urging a congressional inquiry into delays in building American merchant ships by the shipping board and related bodies. The investigation aims to examine plans progress and remedial recommendations to Congress with a focus on the shipbuilding program and corporate operations. Charles Pies of Chicago named general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation succeeding Rear Admiral Harris amid a broader fleet reorganization.
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Explosion At Governor Stephens Mansion Prompts Dragnet
A dynamite blast damaged the Governor W D Stephens residence in Sacramento overnight, wounding none. Police traced the device to a rear location, while a German-suspected man and a watchman provided leads. A citywide dragnet and searches of downtown houses followed, amid war-time patriotic speeches by officials.
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British Admiralty Under Fire After North Sea Convoy Attack
British inquiry into a German raid on a North Sea convoy reports heavy gunfire and eleven ships sunk. Survivors say German destroyers fired rapidly for minutes while a protective cruiser squadron was absent. Vice Admiral Beatty orders swift investigation. Danish reports note four German cruisers plus destroyers of the raiding force.
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Vocational Study for Selected Men Opens Conference
Washington December 18. Development of a national program for vocational schools and classes for selected men of the national army will be undertaken here tomorrow at a conference of representatives of state boards for vocational education called by director C A Prods er of the federal board for vocational education.
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Portugal Defends Alliance Amid Rumors of German Influence
Portugal rejects claims the recent revolution served Germany or foreign interests. The Portuguese Legation states the new government will maintain the Anglo allied policy, upholding cooperation with England and other allies. Separately, Dr. G Walter Barr of Keokuk Iowa seeks automobile transport for National Army personnel for Christmas travel, challenging reduced furloughs by the War Department.
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Nationwide prohibition fight ends in congressional action
The federal amendment proposing national prohibition has passed Congress and awaits ratification by 35 states. Senator Borah criticizes timing authority, arguing states may ratify whenever they choose. Illinois prepares for a major dry battle as primaries shape the legislature contest between liquor advocates and opponents.
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Senate to Probe Railroad Transportation Problems
The Senate Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a probe into railroad transport difficulties. The committee, led by Senator Gunimina, will meet during Congress recess and report legislative recommendations.
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Big Guns Need U S Men Abroad In Testimony
Testimony to the senate investigating committee on equipment for American forces abroad was contradicted by Representative Mee Yormich noted from the battle fronts. McCarrick reported overseas forces face artillery shortages and clothing gaps with General Cromer’s statements under scrutiny. General Sharps and other officials were set to be examined on shortages of materiel.
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Date Fixed For Suffrage Vote
Washington awaits a January 10 vote in the house on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment after rules committee action. A survey indicated rising support among dilitagists with seven more than a five thirds vote, as suffrage resolutions move to a new committee rather than the elections panel.
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Canada Votes in Dominion Election Results
Reporting from Ottawa and other centres, early results show the government likely to win a solid majority, with strong support from English speaking voters and the conscription program continuing. The French and German speaking groups favored the return of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, while Sir Robert Borden’s party gains strengthen the Union government. The tally suggests a substantial margin for the governing party and expanded authority to enforce conscription.
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Soldier Wounded in Cambrai Battle Receives New Order
The report notes Lt. W. G. Oukmin, medical officer, acknowledging a distinguished service for Chollartey in the Cambrai action. The text mentions Howes and Galbortry, Awkwehuted Pre, and Long Talund as related names, with a note on the wounded condition after a third injury.
Morgan art collection gifted to New York museum
New York December 18 The remaining World famous Morgan art collection is donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art by J P Morgan in line with his will to place the works for permanent public instruction The collection includes 3900 objects spanning paintings miniatures porcelains tapestries and medieval sculptures valued at about 40 million with pieces by Van Der Weyden and Rogier van der Weyden noted among others The gift strengthens the Met’s holdings of premier artworks and antiquities for public access
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Metropoltan Museum of Art
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Inchdes
Roger van der Weyden
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Entente urged to seek peace as Slav bloc calls for talks
Distracted dispatches report Slav leaders pressing the Entente to pursue peace while German ministers meet Bolsheviki in Petrograd. Berlin signals readiness for European peace talks as Trotsky informs embassies armistice results and negotiations may begin. Washington dispatch notes no instruction given to Ambassador Brandeis. Chancellor Von Hertling asserts Germany’s westward path is clear. Lloyd George urged restraint and warned against delays as history weighs outcomes.
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The Weather Jown Outlook for Tonight and Wednesday
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with some partial cloudiness in the mast and central portions and in the eastern US portion on Wednesday.
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