Army Accused Of Exorbitant Ship Repair Pay
Washington December 7. The War Department paid excessive sums for Steamship repairs during the war effort, two cases cited totaling 857000 and 8108220. Lt. K testified that Col. John J. Bradley and Port Commander Hoboken overrode officers and settled claims, including the Kroonland and Manchuria cases, with a broader $12 million matter awaiting resolution.
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Assiat Cory
Hoboken
Serretecy Baker
Bradley
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Kroonland
International Mercantile Marine Company
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Manchuria
Lreeley
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Payment to Britain to settle U S Army debts
The article notes U S payments to Britain for war debts and equipment costs tied to the armistice. It mentions a sum near 1 750 000 dollars for articles of equipment and discusses contracts and the approach of distributing payments to support manufacturing and avoid a lump sum settlement.
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Britain
U.S. Army
United States
Fatal family tragedy ends with father death in Buffalo
A Buffalo family scene ends in blood as a husband shoots his wife and son, killing the boy, before taking his own life. Police, drawn by gunfire, found the interior of the Broadway home littered with evidence of a violent attack.
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N.Y. Dee
Joseph
Fair
Broadway
Man Dies in Battle After Sheriff Shooting and Cabin Fire
In Billings Montana a posse of twenty pursued Dee Lampson after a raid and battle that left the sheriff shot and Lampson mortally wounded. Lampson died in his burning cabin as deputies and two of Lampson's sons aided by Under-Sheriff Harry Ringwald tried to arrest him amid gunfire.
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I. Lampson
Steader
Tutt
Lampson
Jesse Curtfternoon
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Hanter
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Harry Ringwald
Ryeguie
Walter
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Isabin
Siegel Halts Anti-Alien Measure Report in House
Representative Isaac Siegel of New York wins unanimous consent to delay the minority report on an immigration bill until Thursday. House action follows debate on the measure with Rules Committee moving to limit discussion as supporters press for adoption despite anticipated opposition.
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Rmsnius
Thij
Wulledley
Isaac Siegel
New York
Muckess
Rules Committee
Rain
California
Anpanes Resamtative Millip, Caranbetl, of Rane
Chirmini
Baker's Policy Threatens Deficit of $16,000,000
Secretary testifies before House Military Affairs Committee about recruiting and Army appropriation. He explains the year’s cap of 210,000 men, with aim to reach 480,000 under reorganization, warning a deficit of about 164 million if targets fall short.
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Baker
House Committee
Washington
House
Kaltl
Resolution for Repeal of War Tim Ans Approved
Fractured text outlines a legislative action to repeal wartime controls and related measures. The fragment mentions exemptions, amendments, and a committee, with references to districts and voting procedures and a formal resolution moved to the floor. The content remains unclear but indicates a governmental move on wartime policy repeal.
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Tim Ans
21 Towns Vote on Bars Regardless of Dry Law
Voters in 21 towns decide liquor licensing under the state constitution despite dry law restrictions. In Hampton, home of Vice President elect Cuolider, results show opposition to both squared and beer while supporting boxing and Sunday sports. In Chicopee and Holyoke all four questions pass.
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Wee
Entgeme
Hampton
Cuolider
Debs Polled 950,000 Votes in River Cast Race
Fragmentary report notes Debs polled about 950000 votes in a presidential contest across several states including New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Montana, Texas, and others. The text is garbled but points to early postwar election tallies and regional results.
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Debs
St River
League Debates Wilna Plebiscite Amid Threats of War
League factions clash over the Vilna plebiscite with Poland and Lithuania, seeking to determine control under League supervision. The dispute centers on whether Polish or Lithuanian sovereignty should prevail, amid calls for an international army and fears of armed conflict on Vilna's boundaries.
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Russia
Regio
Ghardigny
Znuski
Vila
Lee Stove
Vilna
Argentine League Endurance Shown Despite Withdrawal Test
Ralph Courtney reports that Argentina’s withdrawal from the League of Nations did not fracture the organization. Observers say unity remains intact as the League continues under challenge, with debates on procedure and permanence shaping public opinion and policy.
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Ani
Lts
Ralph Courtney
Tribune
Reno Viviant
League of Nations
Argentina
International Ohm
Aid Wis Tower
Vivieni
Riots Over Constantine Return Stir Greece Tensions
The article reports Greek unrest linked to Constantine’s return, noting negotiations, Allied pressure, and Greece's neutral stance amid Allied-German tensions. It mentions a special train to Brindisi, Constantine’s wish to go to front soon, and mixed loyalties amid wartime diplomacy.
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Tront
Constantine
Athens
Brindisi
Asia
Germany
Experor Welam
Greece
Military aide chosen by Miller at hotel event
Nathan TL Miller announced Major Tanulf of Saratoga named military secretary at a gathering. Major Compton was commissioned infantry into the State National Guard on November 15, 2012. The report notes France involvement with the Fourth Corp and later U.S. Tank Corps assignments.
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Nathan TL. Miller
St. Steeis
Wisne
Tanulfa
Saratoga
Rinks
Compton
State National Guard
Itthe
France
New York
H Corp
Champagen
Wocantan
Uited States Tank Corps
Pigs With Names on a Polynesian Farm
The article notes that on a Polynesian farm pigs receive proper names at birth, a practice uncommon here where pigs remain unnamed until slaughter. It contrasts local naming customs with a U S tradition and mentions CHILDS as the supplier or context for ham bacon and sausage naming.
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Childs
Italian Blockading Ship Joins D'Annunzio Force
Trieste reports the destroyer Bronzetti has joined D Annunzio forces as Italy begins Dalmatian evacuation. Ver Poglie Christagne garrisons recalled to Zara. Neveglie and Obrovazzo carabineers move to ready their posts for transfer to Yugoslavia amid grave conditions in Ancona dispatches noting large numbers dispatched and uncertain outcomes.
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VA Inzio
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Christagne
Zara
Neveglie
Obrovazzo
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