Christmas Leave At Camp Dodge In Doubt For Des Moines Troops
Camp Dodge soldiers await Washington guidance on Christmas leave after Baker's order reportedly limits regional army furloughs. If denied, thousands of permits may be canceled and many families plan visits as up to 10,000 relatives expected for the holiday week.
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Des Moines
Washington
Baker
Ibe
Prac
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Minnesota
Illinois
North Dakota
State War Conference Held in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Ind Dec 15 The first in a series of state war conferences closed here Friday night after a two day session Vice President Marshall traveled from Washington to speak but weather delayed his train rendering him unable to speak Thursday and arrangements for him to speak Friday proved impossible.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marshall
Washington
Two Quincy Lodges Elect New Officers for Year
In Quincy two lodges named new officers for the coming year. Oak Camp Royal Neighbors elected Mrs Edna Schaffner as oracle and Mrs Cora Brooks as past oracle with a slate including Mrs Matilda Meyer as vice oracle and Mrs Jennie Hampton as chancellor. Golden Rule Lodge No 27 OCF RD chose Mrs Flora Martin as noble grand and Mrs Ida Newman as treasurer, with Mrs Katherine Thomas recommended as deputy. Installations set for late January and December social events planned.
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Edna Schaffner
Oracle of
Oak Camp
Royal Neighbors
Eagles’ Hall
Cora Hrooks
Oracle
Matilda Meyer
Jennie Hampton
Edith Nardiman
Julia Curtis
Inner Sentinel
Francis Beitmaan
Outer Sentinel
Cora Dennison
Mabel Morford
Lillian Beckenfeld
F. Breuner
M. Germann
Marie Meyer
Curtis
Hardiman
Golden Rute Lodge
Noble
Flora Martin
Millie Felton
Anna Meyer
Mattie Schulte
Ida Newman
Katherine Thomas
Raney
Water power laws big part of lands committee talks
Washington outlines water power legislation under debate by the House Public Lands Committee aiming to harmonize differences that stalled prior bills. The Shields bill passed the Senate 46 to 18, directing navigable streams under War Department control with fifty year permits to spur private development. Lands opening naval reserve land in California and Wyoming will be excluded from oil land leasing measures after navy department opposition. Senator Pittman leads the measure amid rising oil demand and fears of shortages, with lawmakers setting aside some views to push relief legislation.
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Washington
House Public Lands Committee
Senate
War Department
Naval Reserve Land
California
Wyoming
Pittman
Navy Department
Grange Convention Set for Galva Illinois
JOLIET Dec 15 The next convention of the Illinois state Grange will be held in Galva Henry county decided at the closing session of the organization here. Most things will come your way if you go after them.
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Galva
Grange
Joliet
Til
Illinois State Grange
Henry County
Restrictions Tighten Wool Exports to Conserve Supply
Washington December 15. War Trade Board tightens exporting and importing of wool to conserve American supplies and curb prices which have surged. No wool goods may leave the country if wool is needed by army or navy. Licensed importers must limit sales to manufacturers and allow government option to buy all imported wool at five percent below July 30 last price. Trade organizations will distribute licensed imports under board control to cut non essential uses.
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Washington
War Trade Board
Identify weapon in Jackson trial in Dedham mass
Dedham Mass December 15 Positive certification by a defense witness that Harold Jackson the salesman employed by George H Keyes purchased the revolver used to kill Mrs Pauline A Neves was an unexpected development in the trial of Miss Hartist A Varney accused of killing Neves The revolver was identified by its number and had been sold in Dedham on April 4 11h The defense said the discovery closed its case The prosecution rebuttal occupied the last hours of the session and arguments were expected to begin today
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Dedham
Mass
Harold Jackson
George H. Keyes
Pauline A. Neves
Har Tist A. Varney
Arsenal Employee Tarca in Custody Amid Shell Scandal
Philadelphia December 15 Charles Sholla a former employee at the Ford Arsenal was held on 1500 bail by a federal commissioner on charges of failing to properly set fuses for shells bound for General Pershing's army William Len kowski a second former employee held on 2500 bail last week admits omitting paper wrappings that made shells defective to speed up work they say they did not know the shells would be defective Both defendants claim loyalty to the United States despite the charges.
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Philadelphia
Charles Sholla
Frankford Arsenal
General Pershing
William Lenkowski
Shella
Lepkowski
United States
Died from exposure after Acteon torpedoing
Washington Dec 15 Seamen John Thomas Moran and Chester Theodore Berry of the naval guard on the American steamer Acteon torpedoed and sunk November 25 died from exposure Navy reports say two others Gunner's Mate Leonard Richard Kabke and Seaman Howard Sprague Platt remain unaccounted for Sixteen armed guard were saved and all civilian crew except two John Fitzgerald and a seaman Downey died in open boats from exposure and thirst Berry died in a small boat and Murray in a Spanish hospital.
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Washington
John Thomas Moran
Chester Theodore Berry
Naval Guard
Leonard Richard Kabke
Howard Sprague Platt
Navy Department
Armed Guard
John Fitzgerald
Downey
Berry
Murray
Interest coupons cashed in as Liberty bonds
Washington reports the first Liberty loan coupons paid through federal reserve banks. On December 15 the coupons poured in by the bushel. If all holders presented, $35,000,000 or 134 percent of the $2,000,000,000 loan would be paid out, with nearly 9,000,000 bond coupons exchangeable for cash. Many bondholders will likely hold coupons for later cashing.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
German food wholesaler ruined by rationing system
In London on December 15, the National Food Journal states the German wholesaler has been ruined by the food rationing system. He is an unnecessary link in distribution, acting as an agent of public authority, while retailers remain essential though restricted by wartime municipal shop expansion. The public dislikes wholesalers.
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London
National Food Journal
Ile
Community News From Coatsburg Illinois and Vicinity
Nearby towns report visits and illnesses with Mrs W Long returning from Toulon after a week with her parents. Mrs J Felsman and daughter of Quincy visit Mrs Lena Felsman. Mrs Ensminger returns improved from Macomb hospital. Oliver Miller sells elevator interests to Wm McNeall of Columbus Ward learns of Miss Anna Weisenburger’s illness in St Paul hospital. Red Cross and charity events raise funds. fuel famine affects church services and households. Several local residents travel to Quincy and Hutchinson Kansas for holidays. Camp Funston service members Fred Spees and Rank Preston discussed army life and duties with families.
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C. FE. Allen
Quincy
Jos. Taylor
The
Christian Church
Mauck
W. S. Gray
Red Cross
Glen Kaylor
Steffenville
Rank Preston
Millard Preston
L'Rank
Sam
Camp Funston
Roy
France
Fred Spees
Camp Life
Fastern Star
Rebekah
Gov. Gardner
Red Cross drive seen and local civic notices in Palmyra
In Palmyra Missouri the county board of exemption prepares 2447 questionnaires to mail this week with 122 sent daily starting Saturday. Rev W C Bitting of St Louis spoke on the Red Cross drive to about 250 in the circuit court room, boosting local workers ahead of the drive starting Sunday. Local church leaders Rev J F Bloom and Miss N Catherine Moore hold district Christian Endeavor roles with a June 24 25 26 1918 Palmyra convention planned. Palmyra lodge 18 A F and A M elect officers HW A Yeager W M C G Johnson senior warden ID F Losey junior warden J N Nichols treasurer S J Peaster secretary. The apiscopal rectory is expected Sunday and Rev Wibbard travels to Washington DC for a national dry meeting.
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Marion County Board of Exemption
W. C. Bitting
Second Baptist Church of
Dr. Bitting
Red Cross
J. F. Bloom
Christian Church
First District Christian Endeavor Societies
Presbyterian Church
Hannibal
HW. A. Yeager
W. M
CG. J. Johnson
WF. Losey
J. N. Nichols
S J. Peaster
Kev. Cheeseman
Palmyra
Palmyra Sunday, Rev. Wibbard of the Local Baptist Church Is In Washington, D. C
Newark News Bits and Local Social Updates
Newark notes a Sunday Christian church attendance by Mr. tev. Brogdon, visits by Starry and Joe Kelley to La Belle, the C. W. I. M. gathering hosted by Mrs. Milard Preston, and Dr. J. V. McKim with Miss Maud Spees at a Rudd home. Rebekahs showcase floor work as fairground buildings are torn down after recent sale. Andrew Cissna recovering after a horse kick. J. Keebler travels to St. Louis. Fred and Mrs. Spees visit family members in town.
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Newark
Tev. Brogdon
Starry
Joe Kelley
la Belle
Milard Preston
J. Vi. McKim
Maud Spees
J. E. Rudd
Leona Smith
Mabel Kelley
Rebekahs
Fair Ground
Andrew Cissna
J. Keebler
St. Louis
Fred Spees
Solicitor General Sees Treason Threat in Evasion of Law
Washington December 15 Solicitor General Davis closed government arguments before the Supreme Court testing the selective service act. He said acts that prey on the ignorant to evade the law verge on treason. The session ended with no decision timetable. Harry Weinberger of New York moved to dismiss the judgment against Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, arguing lack of proven conspiracy to violate the law.
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Washington
Davis
Supreme Court
Harry Weinberger
New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Goullet Enlists in Navy After Six Day Victory
Alfred Goullet, winner with Jake Magin of the six day bicycle race in New York last week, enlisted in the navy on Friday. Goullet, 26, born in Victoria, Australia, now resides in Newark, New Jersey.
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Navy
New York
Alfred Goullet
Jake Magin
Goullet
Victoria
Australia
Newark
N. J
Southeastern roads loan locomotives to aid coal movement
Rail war board asks 25 locomotives from Southeastern roads to Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Ohio and Virginia roads to speed coal transport from West Virginia and Virginia mines to seaboard for water shipment to New England. Units to depart eastward immediately.
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Nashville, Tetin
Southeastern
Railroad War Board
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio
Virginia
West Virginia
Seaboard
New England
Copper Producers Assure War Board Meeting Output
Copper producers told the War Industries Board that they can meet government needs. Labor conditions improve and the distribution system satisfies. Current output levels indicate only 65 to 70 percent of production is required for contracts.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Pittsfield Notes Roundup On Enlistments Deaths and Local News
Dee Pittsfield edits religious and civic items as the local paper reports on the draft mailings and barry two member ban, Merlo Barber joins aviation cadet plans, Paul Carlton on furlough, and El Paso service. Rose Langan dies in Quincy hospital. funeral held. Union church meetings proposed, evangelicals discuss co operation, and community notes include visits, officers elected, and explosive licenses issued locally.
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Pittsfield
Dee
Davis
Barry
Merlo
Barber
Charles A. Barber
Cit
Aviation Corps
St. Louis
Paul Carlton
First Nationl Bank
Thig City
Rose Langan
St. Mary Hospital
Quincy
E. Curran
Chester’. Elliott
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Porter Ello
Sunda
Ellen Ingalls
Perry
D Cc. B. Ingalls
Harvey Hanscom
Chicago
Fred. Hanscom
Fred W. Niebur
Woman's Relief Corps
Fannile Ellis
Maud Shay
Mary Webster
Lydia Maine
Mollie Westlake
Li Wie Peters
Theres Howell
Westlake
Katherine Henry
A. Wall
Nebo
J. Millburn
Rockport
A. Wyatt
Griggsville
Ben Judd
New Canton
I. Lewis
George Kesterson
Henr Hulseman
Miss
Atty Willams
Lawson Williams
Cures Colds in India Escape with Laxative Bromine Quinine
Ad promotes a cold remedy claiming cures in India with a laxative bromine quinine formula. Mentions an E. W. Grove signature on the box and a 30 cent price.
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India
E.w.grove
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