McAdoo Eyed as Railway Dictator by Wilson
President Wilson weighs naming William G. McAdoo secretary of the treasury to run railroads as a federal manager while remaining in cabinet. Franklin Vanderlip or Franklin Lane are discussed as potential McAdoo assistants or successors in a plan tied to wartime financing and railroad control.
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Washington
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McAdoo
the Treasury
Wilson
Frank A. Vanterlip
New York
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Congress
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Honda
Winter finance warnings urge strict recovery measures
A cautious stance is urged as the nation urges safeguards against steps that could threaten the core of financial strength. Officials emphasize continued prudence to protect pivotal economic values and the overall stability of the economy.
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Gorbig
Daniels Called as Witness in Navy Inquiry
Washington date shows Secretary of the Navy Daniels to testify before the House Naval Affairs sub committee investigating the Navy department. The hearing opens Wednesday with Daniels followed by Admiral McGowan to detail expenditures. The panel plans a public session, with possible executive handling if compelled testimony arises.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Ilouso Naval Affairs
Navy Department
McGowan
Possminster
Ue Navy
Connaittee
Counlers
Olver
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Ir Wiknessey
Baker Opposed to Christmas Furloughs
Wellington December 17 Commanding officers at camp and cantonments have been instructed to discourage furloughs in large numbers for the Christmas holidays. Secretary Baker denied that Christmas furloughs were forbidden entirely but said they were discouraged due to transportation conditions and possible impact on training. He added that the nation would bear the privation as the railroads concentrate efforts on transporting resources to the seaboard and the front in France.
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Wellington
Baker
Christmaas
Trming
Aren Ibis
Seaboard
France
Tinkham At Large After Alleged Attack and Possible Execution Threat
The report alleges Representative Tinkham fled after an alleged shooting at Austrians and faces possible execution if Austria pursues him. James Creelman would share a similar fate if Spain captured him after the charge at Elytilan clothes and the fort at B Caney. The piece mocks Austria and a supposed pursuit by Brooklyn Liberty.
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Tinkham
Austria
James Creelman
Spain
Caney
Sunshine bulletin urges coal saved heating tips from extension department
A wartime bulletin from the state university extension urges readers to save coal by efficient heating. Tips include leaving a layer of coals on the grate when rekindling, lighting the firebox with newspaper, crisscrossing wood, avoiding too much kindling, and keeping doors and windows closed until a steady flame is established. Regular attention recommended in morning and night, with harsher weather needing earlier care.
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Department of University Extension
State Board of Education
Aly. Hoover
Ashville
Blue Prints Stolen From Buffalo Machine Plant
Stolen blue prints said to be for submarine storage batteries were traced to a Gould Coupler contract at Depew. The theft occurred between Saturday night and Monday morning. Two job applicants are under suspicion after they quit reporting for duty. The Gould Company subcontracted to the R. Ivey Machine company on Ellicott Street where the blue prints were found missing.
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Buffalo
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United States
Navy Department
Gould Coupler Company
Depew
Gould Company
R. Ivey Machine Company
Ellicott Street
Second Christian church midweek prayer meeting in Kittery
The begulay mid week prayer meeting of the Second Christian church will be held tonight at 7.20 in the partor of the church. The study will be from the ith chapter of Romans. Mr and Mrs A G Swalt of Love Inne returned Monday from a ten days visit to relatives In Dorchester and Boston, Mass. The Red Cross work in France this winter is praised for boosting morale.
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Naval Lodge of Masons
Ethel Peterson
Dover
Mix Eelen Chesley
Government Street
Jenerak Petala
Weary Alten
Thomasa Ritchie
Gommereial
Iiveta Tte
Nit -Abitea
A. I. Witdes
Wentworth Street
Red Cross report to be given at Boston delegation event
George L Amoureux will report on the Red Cross conference attended as a delegate in Boston on December. An invitation is extended to all members to learn more about this work aiding the war effort. Mrs Marjory Billings of Military Point is guest of her friend Mrs Asher B. Dation at government station.
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George L'Amoureux
Red Cross
Ste
Boston
Camo
Leiden
Marjory
Ixiltary Point
Asher
Tlarriet Jenner
Otis Avenue
Knights of P
Kittery
Portsmouth
Exeter Ice Harvest Delays and Local News Mixed
Ice on Concord Pond runs thicker than usual for December with a rare early cut planned by local selectmen while warmer weather limits harvests. The Red Cross drive kicks off, fundraising surpasses prior weeks, and officials report on county facilities, military training bids, and community events including church, school, and police activity.
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Exeter
Concord- Pond
Sélectman
Concord
Janary
Red Cross
Nétige
IL Ln
Edly and Smith
Dover
Féndship
George A. Care Lisi
Adelbert Sprague
Iave Berhill
Mass
Busine
Borvene A Gugan
Harvard Department of Military Science
Teswift
G.H. Towne
Haverhill
Edward A. Wiggly
New Hampshire College
Hoathby
Aliber
Auber
Nyer
Bowling League Match Ends Close as Office Beats Mator Team
In Rockingham Tight and Tower League at Hogan alleys on Monday evening the office team defeated the mator team by 13 pins. Bartlett led with a 299 game and a high single string, while Everettson posted 288 for the Inning team. The Portsmouth Herald publishes the local news.
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Rockingham
Hogan
Office
Mator
Bartlett
He Stee
Vveretton
New Hampshire College Welcomes War Hero in Durham
New Hampshire College Durham hosts a war hero, Lansing Paine, son of R D Paine, a Yale student and French Ambulance Corps member who earned the Croix de Guerre. A reception at the church Sunday featured remarks by Mrs. James F. Chamverlain and others praising his bravery and lineage.
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New Hampshire College
Durham
Wdurham
Lansing Paine
Palnd
R. PD. Paine
Yale
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France
C. A
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Paine
Wat Vome
New Hampshire
Denay C. H. Fettes
New Hamshire’ College
Hha
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Donn Sullivan
Davhan
SPIE
Commissioner Chase Weds Newport Girl in Concord
Miss Mattia A. Red of Newport wed Hon Ola W. Chase commissioner of motor vehicles in Concord on December 19. The couple were married by Trev D Robinson of Newport. They will reside at 61 Rimiford Street, Concord.
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Concord
Mattia A. Red
Newport
Chase
Trev
Robinson
Rimifard Steel
Obituary of Arthur Mc Martin in Kittery aged 61
Arthur Mc Martin died at his home on the Port roail, Kittery, Tuesday morning, aged 61. He had lived in Kittery the past five years after moving from Mansfield, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and several grandchildren. The funeral services will be held from Holy Nomin on the Pest road Thursday at 10 o'clock.
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Arthur Mr. Martin
Port Roail
Kittery
Secord
Mansfield
Mass
Daugsters
Hly Noina
Pest Road
Amoys Cat and Dog Caskets A Hearing At Last
A quirky probate style hearing in Nuckinghaum county straddling Stratford traces a custody dispute over a cat named Fluffy and a dog named Wulfy. Alberta Jenness sues Ralph and Abbie Haysen for loss of the pet, with testimony describing a playful past and a messy alibi as the case moves from police court to superior court.
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Nuckinghaum County
Stratford County
Dwight Ett
Dover
Alberta Jenness
Ralph
Abbie Haysen
Jeuness
Maydens
Mull
Cario
Carlo
Watt
Muffy
Joplin
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Haydens
Big City
Allen
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Gray
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Sleeper
How To Save the Drinking May Iyo his shhowUlle
An OCR fragment describes a treatment program at the Manchester Neal Institute in New York as a method to remove the GAUSS of cantitte. It mentions a phone contact and principal city. The text is garbled but suggests a medical or health related advice notice.
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Manchester
Neal Institute
Tanover
Aki
Neal Ingstrate
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