Fatal Wreck Kills Letts Father And Son In Missouri
Fay Letts and his 16 year old son Lloyd died in a double curve freight wreck at Gamdon Missouri while transporting household goods to Dalhart Texas. The second train, traveling 30 mph, collided with the standing section, shattering the car and consignments. Lloyd died en route to Camden hospital. Fay died instantly.
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Journal
Letts
Ila
Fay Letts
Lloyd Letts
Gamdon
Missouri
L. Dickerson
Mr. Metts and Son
Camden
Navy yard capacity cited as reason for slow shipbuilding progress
Washington reports chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board told a Senate investigating committee the navy control of 70 percent of major shipyards at the war’s start forced new yards to be built. He said output will rise as facilities expand and labor supplies grow, with preparations giving way to actual construction soon.
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Washington
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Senate
Durley
Navy
Turley
Fect Corporation
Soldier William Bazel Dies in Camp Cody
Private William J R Bazel of Company G 1383d Infantry died at Camp Cody Deming New Mexico at age twenty four His parents Mr and Mrs EB N Bazel of Morning Sun were notified as they prepared to travel to his bedside He joined the national army September 22 and had been at Des Moines before transfer to Camp Cody He is survived by his parents one brother and six sisters listed as Mrs Bertha McKhinney Mrs May Blanck Wyman Bazel Ida Exie Alma and Gladys all of Morning Sun or nearby locations
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Journal
Morning Sun
William JR. Basel
1383Rd Infantry
Camp Cody
Deming
New Mexico
EB. N. Bazel
Bazel
National Army
Des Moines
Shortage of Clothing in Camp Probed
General Sharpe said much clothing was furnished ahead of time and 500000 men were to be supplied by July with enough for 86000 more. plans to equip 100000 men monthly were altered when men abroad were sent, delaying full equipment until December. Senator Frelinghuysen questioned uniform quality versus Europe and Pershing’s requested changes. Sharpe noted minor alterations and that contract approvals are formal.
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Sharpe
Frolinghuysen
General Sharpe
Pershing
Council of Defense
Frelinghuysen
Efe
Department
Efy
Production, Supplies, and Red Tape Delays in Army Clothing
Senate and military leaders debate production plans, blaming late deliveries for coat and shoe shortages. General Sharpe cites up to 60 percent of looms on army work and aims to clothe 1.35 million by December 31, while troop sizing and callups strain supply, amid departmental red tape and size mismatches in overcoats and shoes.
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Sharpe
Fitchcock
General Sharpe
Hitchcock
Quartermaster General
Senator Weeks
Chamberlain
Illinois Lutherans to Preach Loyalty
The American Lutheran Patriotism League was formed by Illinois Lutherans to foster aggressive patriotism among Lutherans, targeting 1,010,000 members in Cook County. Plans include patriotic meetings, cooperation with state defense headquarters, Red Cross involvement, and participation in the next Liberty Loan drive.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American Lutheran Patriotis League
Germany
Gock County
State Council of Defense
Red Cross
Wilson Seeks Rail Problem Solution After Holidays
President Wilson will urge Congress to pass legislation addressing the transportation crisis immediately after the holiday recess. He asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to withhold any investigation under the Cummings resolution until the message is received. The president remains engaged in a broader effort to meet the issue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commeittes
Cummins
Study of Railroad Situation and Legal Powers
The text notes a careful study of the railroad situation, focusing on the extent of his legal powers. It says he has not yet drawn definite conclusions on recommendations. The president and his advisers insist he has legal power to seize control of carriers if deemed advisable.
Red Cross Spends Big Sum in Italy
Rome reports Major Grayson P. Murphy, head of the American Red Cross commission to Europe, saying the organization has spent 11,000,000 lire to aid refugees and invalids in Italian territory to date. News notes the extensive Red Cross relief efforts across war-torn areas.
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Associated Press
Rome
American Red Cross
Grayson P. Murphy
American Red Cross Commission
Europe
Italian group donates to aid and hospitals after retreat
A Italian organization has donated a million lire to replace material lost during the retreat of the Italians and to build nine Lutheran Patriotic League and hospitals. We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in our bereavement and for floral offerings. Mrs. W. C. Forbes and family.
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Erating
Ican Lutheran Patriotic League
W. C. Forbes
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