Sharpe Urges Militia Control To Avert Transport Dangers
Quartermaster General Sharpe calls for immediate legislation to draft crews of army transports and mine layers into military service. Civilian crews have repeatedly delayed sailings as pay offers lure mariners to merchant service, disrupting troop movements and harbor mining. He testifies this week to a Senate military committee amid disputes over manpower and naval reserve plans.
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Sharpe
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Shipping Board
Senate Military Committee
Sherman
Honolulu
Thomas
Newport
Naval Reserve
Armistice Signed at Brest Litovsk Aims Outlined
The Brest Litovsk armistice between Russia and the Central Powers takes effect at noon today and runs to January 14 1918 with negotiations to begin immediately after signing. The agreement covers land air and naval forces and requires seven days notice to end or extend. Frank A Gotch a former world heavyweight wrestling champion died at 41 from uremic poisoning in Des Moines Iowa after two years of ill health.
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Brest Litovsk
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Austria- Hungaria
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Turkey
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Des Moines
Frank A. Gotch
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Gotch
Ohio School Children Urged To Buy War Savings Stamps
Ohio superintendent F B Pearson urges all state superintendents to involve school children in buying War Savings Stamps. With nearly 950,000 pupils, each must own about 6.30 worth, totaling 106 million for the state. The thrift drive aims to instill thrift, industry, economy, and democracy in youths. Pearson notes many can save or earn the amount by sacrificing luxuries. He serves on the Ohio War Savings Committee executive board.
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Ohio
F. B. Pearson
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Ohio War Savings Committee
Trustees to elect new superintendent at Knoop Home
The board of trustees of the Knoop Children's Home will meet the day after Christmas to elect a new superintendent and matron. They succeed Mr and Mrs Rufus Fish who have held the posts for ten years and will move to their farm February 1. Three couples who passed civil service exams are on the eligible list for selection.
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Knoop Children's Home
Rufus Fish
Hugh L. Scott Proposes War Department Reorganization
Hugh L. Scott, Chief of Staff, advocates a reorganization of the War Department to streamline command structure and improve efficiency. He outlines proposed shifts in responsibilities and staffing to better align with modern military needs.
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War Department
Project to be completed in three years by direct labor
Colonel Deeds states the project will be carried out with direct labor and no contract, with an expected completion time of three years. The remarks imply a streamlined, selfmanaged approach and confidence in timely delivery.
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Local registrants offered attorney aid for draft questionnaires
City attorneys will man the council chamber from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm to help registrants complete draft questionnaires. Evening hours may be added. Registrants urged to bring forms the same day and allow time outside work to visit the city building. Walter B. Richie injured in a fall from an elevator at Holland block while obtaining Red Cross supplies.
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Tod
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Walter B. Richie
Lima
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Mr. Richie
Red Cross
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Wheeler
First Steps In Miami Valley Flood Prevention Plan
Colonel A Deeds and Miami Conservancy directors met Saturday to authorize drafting a list of machinery and equipment needed for the flood control project Engineers expect three to four weeks to identify required gear and plan to begin securing it immediately The dirt is to fly soon after April first and the best devices will be used Colonel Deeds stopped short of giving a worker count.
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Deeds
Teutons sustain heavy losses on Italian front
German Austro Hungarian forces press to break Italian line in northern Italy between the Brenta and Piave rivers. Caprille Hill becomes focal as Italians defend the San Lorenzo valley, repelling initial assaults but facing renewed reinforcements. In France, Germans are driven back near Cambrai with British gains and a few prisoners taken.
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London
Italy
Rome
Brenta
Piave
Caprillo Rill
Venetian Plains
Chemin Des. Dames
Cambrai
Mitchell Palmer Gustodian of Alien Property In the United States
Histories note Mitchell Palmer as the Gustodian of Alien Property in the United States a role established during wartime to manage properties seized from foreign entities. The title reflects early 20th century U S policy on national security and asset control.
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United States
Dry Question Ahead in Congress Before Holidays
Congress returns to domestic matters heading into Christmas. Prohibition seeks quick passage with a two thirds vote to submit a national amendment to the states within seven years by House action. Senate already approved 65 to 20. Woman suffrage likely to be left for after recess. House may vote after holidays. Senate to advance Walsh Pittman coal and oil leasing bill with possible California oil reeives settlement to speed passage. House plans Jan 3 adjournment.
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Prohibition
Walsh-Pittman Coal and Silt and Leasing
California
Walsh-Pittman
Governor Cox Calls for 15 Million Red Cross Members
Governor Cox urges Ohio residents to join the American Red Cross in a Christmas Eve mobilization. A one week campaign aims to enlist 15,000,000 members to show national unity and support for the government.
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Columbus
Ohio
American Red Cross
Paroled Sing Sing Convict Stirs City Streets
Tom Maxwell, a paroled Sing Sing convict, toured the streets and lecture venues claiming a twenty year sentence for safe blowing in New York. He said he was shot in Central Canada and had eighty six thousand dollars on him. Maxwell praised Henry Ford and Willard of the B and G for aiding his release. He argued police overreact to released criminals.
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New York City
Canada
Gehie
Henry Ford
Willard
Armistice Signaled at Brest Litovsk Talks
London reports German Admiral von Tirpitz spoke to the Hamburg Fatherland group. He asserted Britain has won thus far, Germany rejects peace on status quo ante, and warned Calais evacuation would not equal losing key seaports. He forecast a postwar Channel tunnel and insisted on keeping cool amid growing cargo space distress.
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Calais
Channel Tunnel
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Boulogne
America
Paroled Convict’s Tale Leads to Job Loss
A parolee shares troubles with a fellow worker who urges secrecy, prompting the foreman to fire the worker. Maxwell is described as a compelling speaker with rich material for his talks.
Price Watch To Track Ohio Food Costs
The Ohio Food Administration plans a price collection system to monitor retail prices on foodstuffs. The move targets miners first after excess pricing surfaced in mining communities, with a letter sent to 560 United Mine Workers local unions signed by G W Savage and Food Administrator Croxton’s Ohio representative.
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Ohio Miners
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Prad C. Groxton
Local Food Administration proposes price reporting system
The Food Administration urges price reporting by local mine unions to curb high food costs. Committees will report selling prices for 26 food items from company and independent stores. Reports go to Columbus for review, with investigations by local Food Administration committees for any excess pricing.
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Food Administration
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Local Food Administration Committee
Silly Front News Reports From Abroad
The public remains uncertain about troop locations and fighting fronts in France. Correspondents abroad are heavily filtered, yielding fragmentary and often incredibly silly items from the Army and Navy Journal, reflecting wartime censorship and confusion.
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France
Local food board seeks names of violators on observance days
A telegram from Food Administrator Croxton in Columbus asks the local food committee to supply the names of all saloonkeepers who fail to observe the wheatless and meatless days. The notice urges prompt reporting to enforce the guidance.
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