Planes of Army Used for Mails
The House passed the annual post office appropriation bill totaling 357.35 million dollars with an amendment mandating Army Air Service pilots operate mail planes under the postmaster general, arguing lower costs and aviator training benefits. The measure also orders the War Department to transfer 200 aircraft to the Post Office and includes wage and salary provisions for postal workers.
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Washington
Post Office
House
Senate
Army Air Service
Army
War Department
Secretary of War
Postoffice Department
Post Office Department
President Wilson Recalls Paris Reception As One Lifetime Moment
In Paris President Wilson told American press representatives that his reception in France was overwhelming and deeply meaningful. He described a reciprocal feeling with the French crowd and said entering the city’s beauty created emotions he could not anticipate experiencing again. The White House also announced daily press briefings by the American peace commission members.
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Paris
Wilson
France
American Units All In Place At Coblenz
Virtually all American forces assigned to the Coblenz bridgehead had reached their destinations by early today. Troops in the area were waking up comfortable and did not expect relief before Christmas. Some soldiers believed they would be among the first divisions sent home as other units in support took their places.
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Coblenz
Perepeens
Bombs Kill 1 211 In Paris
ARIS Dec 18 figures released show Paris casualties from German air raids and long range guns. Summary lists 1 211 killed during the last ten months of the war from 396 bombs, with 228 bombs dropped August 6 claiming two lives and 302 wounded, plus 168 shells fired by long range guns causing 196 deaths and 417 injuries.
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ARIS
Paris
Yanks to Occupy Ehrensbreitstein Fortress on Rhine
The Ehrensbreitstein fortress near Coblenz, called the Gibraltar of the Rhine, is being prepared for American occupation. German troops vacated by Dec. 9, and troops plus civilian workers have cleaned the site covering over one hundred acres on a rocky promontory 400 feet above the river.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Ehrensbreitstein
Gibraltar of the Rhine
Business Agents of Unions Held Guilty
Springfield reports the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed a 1918 Cook County conviction of twelve business agents from Chicago labor unions including painters glaziers wood finishers and fixtures hangers. They were linked to extortion related to the glass list schemes using forced repairs. Fifty four indicted originally.
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Springfield
Cook County Criminal Court
Chicago
Ilinois Supreme Court
West Madison Street
Ebert Attacked by Counter Revolter in Berlin
In Berlin on December 17, Premier Ebert faced disruption as George Ledebour of the independent Socialists accused him of counter-revolutionary plans. Ledebour labeled Ebert a "shameful guard on the government," provoking protests in the session. The chair warned him to stop slanderous remarks after about fifteen minutes of uproar.
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Berlin
Ebert
George Ledebour
Ledebour
Motor Trouble Puts Flight Commander Out
Lieut A E Hill flight commander of three Army airplanes en route from Houston to Detroit had to stop the journey due to motor trouble. The Da Havilands piloted by Lieutenants B M Jones and Lawson Henrys planned to continue to Indianapolis this morning. Hill descended two miles south of Scott Field after trouble prevented landing at the field Tuesday afternoon.
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Louis
A. E. Hill
Houston
Texas
Detroit
Mich
Scott Field
Belleville
B. M. Jones
Lawson Henrys Promatly
Indianapolis
Ind
Hill
Senate Passes Child Labor Tax Amendment In War Revenue Bill
The senate adopted a ten per cent tax on profits from child labor products entering interstate commerce. The vote was 50 to 12 with all Democrats voting no. Debate delayed progress as leaders seek passage by Monday and plan a postal zone amendment next. The measure, backed by Senators Pomerone Lenroot and Kenyon, aims to replace the unconstitutional child labor act.
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Washington
Senate
South
Pomerone
Ohio
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Kenyon
Iowa
Supreme Court
Hardwick
Georgia
Overman
North Carolina
Bankhead
Alabama
Beckham
Kentucky
Martin
Pollock
South Carolina
Simmons
Smith
Thomas
Underwood
Williams
Mississippi
Wilson
Congress
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Terrible Suffering Among Galicia Jews
Stockholm reports Dr Ehrenpreis urges urgent relief for Galician pogrom victims in Garcia and Lemberg. Thousands homeless in famine and cold, many old and sick without shelter and orphans needing aid. Stockholm committee has sent 3 000 crowns and seeks further funds. A Scandinavian Jewish committee may distribute funds in Lemberg.
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Stockholm
Dr. Ehrenpreis
Lemberg
Schiff
United States
State Meeting of Teachers Postponed
Springfield Illinois Dec 19 influenza across the state leads to postponement of the Illinois State Teachers association annual meet set for December 26 to 28. Hugh S Magill of the executive committee says action follows health department recommendation. Committees will meet December 27 to handle urgent business.
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Springfield
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Hugh 8
Magill
Sayney
State Department of Health
Mishaps Mar First Trials At Air Mails
Chicago records the start of an aerial mail link from New York to Chicago but no mail was delivered due to accidents. Pilot Leon D. Smith began from Bel mount Park Long Island with 400 pounds of mail, landed near his destination, and mail moved by train. Ebersole and Johnson handled separate legs, delays occurred, and post office officials said full service would take several days to establish.
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Chicago
New York
Leon D. Smith
Belmont Park
Long Island
Bellefonte
E. A. Johnson
Smith
Cleveland
Mike” Ebersole
Defiance
Ohio
Ebersole
Ashburn Flying Field
American Finanee Enters New Era
Washington reports a December Federal Reserve Board bulletin foresees a new era in American finance with wartime finance still shaping policy. It urges resource rationing, aid to foreign governments via banks, inflation prevention, and absorbing war loans while shifting to normal liquidity as commercial paper replaces bonds.
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Washington
Buletin
Federal Reserve Board
United
Federal Reserve System
Morgan County Hospital Tax Levy Declared Invalid
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled counties cannot levy taxes for tuberculosis sanitation beyond seventy five cents per one hundred dollars of valuation. It affirmed a lower court’s decision denying Morgan County a $523.35 tax against the Wabash Railroad for exceeding constitutional limits.
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Springfield
Til
Supreme Court
Morgan County
Wabash Railroad Company
Lend a Hand Ad Encourages Help and Support
A friendly appeal urges readers to help those in need and to seek better work conditions. It suggests turning to the WHIG WANT ADS for assistance and opportunities, claiming the listings are ready to lend a hand.
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WHIG
Navy seeks enlistment boost to 217000 men
Washington December 19 The navy plans a major increase in permanent enlisted strength from 131000 to 217000 under a bill recommended to the House Naval Affairs Committee by Captain H Laning acting chief of navigation. The expansion includes 175000 seamen 24000 apprentice seamen and firemen in training 12000 in trade schools and 6000 in the flying corps. The move aims to match the world’s strongest navies and support proposed regular navy expansion through issuing permanent commissions to temporary officers and retaining reserve officers. Chairman Padgett opposed the plan warning it would undermine the naval academy system.
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Washington
Navy
House
Naval Affairs Committee
H. Laning
Bureau of Navigation
Laning
Naval Bureau of Operations
Badger
United States
Regular
Naval Reserve Force
Naval Reserve
Padgett
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Daniels
Wilson Impresses Parisian Members of Academy
Paris reports President Wilson met with Gabriel Hanotaux to discuss a reception for Marshal Joffre by the French Institute. Wilson will attend as a foreign honorary member. Hanotaux notes Wilson and Mrs. Wilson won favor with their democratic bearing and affable manners.
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Paris
Wilson
Gabriel Hanotaux
Marshal Joffre
Institute
M. Hanotaux
MM. Hanotaux
Amile
Flo
King George Greets Davis U S Ambassador
John W. Davis arrived in London as the new American ambassador to Great Britain and presented his credentials to King George at Buckingham Palace. He traveled with Naval Attache Loudon and Military Attache Wright and was received by Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour.
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London
Tohn W. Davis
Great Britain
King George
Buckingham Palace
Davis
Loud-on
Wright
George
Et Arthur Walsh
Palace
Arthur J. Balfour
Mr. Davis
Planned War on Neutrals Revealed in Papen Papers
Records disclose Cap tain Von Papen’s papers show German plans for U-boat warfare against neutrals in October 1916. A Dernburg letter dated October 18 1916 discusses submarine activity against Holland and Scandinavian countries and cites Ludendorff and the admiralty staff.
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Ashington
von Papen
Palestine
Germany
Holland
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bernard Dernburg
United States
Berlin
Dernburg
Scandinavian
Army
Ludendorff
Admiralty Staff
von Sanders
British Insist On Five Peace Delegates
The British request five delegates for the peace conference while the United States plans three. American and British staff meet at headquarters with Secretary Lansing and others to map out the structure. Delegates wrestle with limits on size to keep proceedings effective as April or May target remains.
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Paris
Wilson
E. MM. House
Lansing
Henry White
United States
Demand for trial of Kaiser and associates in war crimes
Washington dispatch reports Representative Darrow of Pennsylvania introduced a joint resolution calling for trial and punishment of William Hohenzollern and all who served with him for violations of the laws of nations and brutal wartime atrocities.
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Washington
William Hohenzollern
Representative Darrow
Pennsylvania
Postoffice Established in Coblenz with Limited Currencies
An American post office has been established in Coblenz. Due to fluctuations in the German mark only French and American money are accepted. The official exchange rate is 143 marks for 100 francs.
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Postofficcn
Coblenz
Associated Press
Exichange
No Prizes Taken for War Loot in Paris
Dec 18 report says American delegates at the peace congress advocate sinking surrendered enemy warships and reject distributing prizes by naval losses. England’s Geddes reportedly agrees to destroy captured ships, while some powers may press for prize distribution. The move aligns with Wilson’s vision of peace not based on conquest.
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Paris
Peace Congress
Wilson
England
Sir Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Lloyd George
League of Nations
Victor Emmanuel
Count di Cellere
United States
Italy
Errant Pastor Must Serve Prison Term
Springfield Illinois December 19 The Supreme Court affirmed a Lake county verdict finding Rev Edward F Findley of Mounds Illinois guilty of alleged illicit relations with Clara Snyder aged thirteen met at Zion City during a 1913 preach. Findley faces a prison term.
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Springfield
Edward F. Findley
Mounds
Church of God
Fuentecost
Assemblies of Theorld
Clara Snyder
Zion City
Supreme Court
Lake County Circuit Court
Findley
Captain Ford of Kacon Motor Car Dies in Florida
Captain Harry W. Ford A., of Detroit, president of the Kacon Motor Car corporation, died in a Jacksonville hospital Wednesday after discharge from the motor transport corps. He recently left the service at Jacksonville, Fla.
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DPD
NEW Fee
Harry W. Ford A
Detroit
Kacon Motor Car Corporation
Motor Transport Corps
Jacksonville
Fla
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Rhine
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Organization of Nations
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