Sinking German Warships Sparks Senate Debate in 1918
Paris dispatches report that American peace delegates with British support will push sinking surrendered German ships as a solution. Secretary Daniels denies any official plan, while Senator Lodge proposes a state department inquiry. Naval officers warn of design differences and limited military value, noting sunk ships could serve as trophies rather than effective combat vessels.
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Washington
Paris
Senate
State
Navy
Daniels
State Department
London
Benson
Admiral Benson
Europe
Sims
Admiralty
Ministry of Marine
Congress
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Navy Department
Chamber criticizes train schedule for insufficient shopping time
The Chamber of Commerce protests the limited layover between 1:35 P M and 4:30 P M for inbound trains, arguing two hours are needed for shopping. They warn that arrivals late enough to grant only about sixty minutes in Quincy fail to provide adequate consideration for a city of 40,000.
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Quincy
Burlington
Galesburg
United States Railroad Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Hitts win two in Labor Temple Bowling league
With a 15 pin handicap the Hitts defeated O T Vis in Thursday night play. High score was Mehrman with 193, high average 161. Totals were 689 652 665 2006. Next match Labor Temple vs Painters.
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Hitts Weer
O T. Vis
Labor Temple
Mehrman
Becker Sear
Fusing
Eeaee
Suleman
Eeee
Pfirman
Isk
Oo. T. V
Drufiel
Lawyer Ee
Rengstorlff Aee
Grussemeyer
Miss Elsa Rothgeb Joins Halbach Schroeder Help Ahead of Holidays
Miss Elsa Rothgeb has accepted a position at Halbach Schroeder to assist with the holiday rush, joining the staff for the busy season.
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Elsa Rothgeb
Halbach-Schroeder’s
Keep Naval Proving Ground Crowell Says Keep Naval Proving Ground
Washington December 20 Assistant Secretary Crowell in charge of surplus war material said the keep of the Naval Proving Ground Aberdeem Mil and Neville Island project is definite with no plans to abandon either site The Neville Island project would spend 63 million to build new big gun facilities and equip the plant to produce 18 inch or larger shells though current work tops at 16 inch The plant will develop gradually with annual appropriations rather than being rushed to completion.
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Washington
Aberdeen
Mil
Government Ordnance
Neville Island
War Department
Ell
Crowell
Soft Drink Order In Hands Of Hoover In Paris
Washington dispatch notes administration officials cautious about rescinding the presidential order against non alcoholic malt beverages. Hoover, in Paris, is believed to hold key facts and likely to discuss with the President who will rely on his recommendation. The President had previously judged data insufficient to alter the order.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Paris
Hoover
Food Administration
Daniels Issues Appeal Statement From Secretary Dec 20
Secretary Daniels has issued an appeal statement from Washington on December 20 addressing wartime policy and urging public support for forthcoming measures. The remarks emphasize national unity and continued effort as the nation readies for new steps in the war program.
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Daniels
Washington
New York Yacht Club Declines 1919 Cup Challenge
The New York Yacht Club declines the Royal Ulster Yacht Club challenge for the 1919 Americas Cup race. It says it would accept if the challenge is renewed for 1920. The announcement comes from New York on December 20.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
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Truman T. Pierson
Fanely
Victrola
Labor Tempie
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Naval Proving Ground
Red Cross
American Red Cross
9&E
Blue
Wine
Oxford
the Lewis Shoe Store
Storth Ee
Liu
Louis
Valmre
Dkteeley
Sree Tsao
Adies’ Black Kid
Gray
Lewis Shoe
Maine St
Red Crosse
American Cloak & Suit Co
Ricker National Bank
Hampshire St
Weilers
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