Has the World Enough to Live Upon Until Next Harvest
Rome special report by the International Institute of Agriculture warns 1917 may test global food supply. It pins hopes on a harvest upturn but notes Russian stores unreleased and war consumption rising. World wheat surplus forecast at 46 million bushels with 303 million bushels in Russian wheat potentially available.
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Rome
International Institute of Agriculture
Canada
United States
Dardanelles
Germans, Englishmen Smuggled as Ocean Liner Workers
New York's Dec 24 report describes Germans and Englishmen dodging military service by posing as coal trimmers on liners. William Farrell alias Kernahan faced a habeas writ. Captain Ransom refused to bring him ashore, deeming it would free him. Judge Hough dismissed the writ amid evidence Farrell had lived in London for years and was not a German soldier.
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New York
Ben
England
William Farrell
Kernahan
Habeas Corp
Farrell
Ransom
the Atletic
Hough
London
Emmerson Names Chief Clerk for Secretary of State
Springfield announces that L. L. Emmerson secretary of state elect named A. C. Millspaugh as chief clerk. The brief notice notes Millspaugh was selected for the position amid the transition.
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Emmerson
Springfield
L. L. Emmerson
A. C. Millspaugh
Mills
Peage Problems to Be Discussed at New York Meeting
New York December 24 Ralph M Easley chairman of the National Civic Federation announces its annual meeting will be held January 22 and 23 The discussion will cover economic disturbance after peace mobilization lessons on the Mexican border and whether the United States should imitate Germanys paternalistic social program The federation will consider uniting production labor and finance into a single force to tackle postwar problems
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New York
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Mr. Easley
United States
Federation
Germany
Death of Rev William A P Martin in China Mission
The Rev William Alexander Parsons Martin former president of the Tung Wen College in Peking and of the Imperial University of China died December 18 at the American Presbyterian mission in Peking New York reports. Born in Livonia Indiana on April 10 1827 he studied at Indiana University and the Presbyterian Seminary at New Albany. He went to China in 1850 and spent ten years in mission work at Wimpgo.
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New York
William Alexander Parsons Martin
Tung Wen College of
Peking
Imperial University of China
American Presbyterian Mission
Martin
Livonia
Ind
Indiana University
Presbyterian Seminary
New Albany
China
Wimpgo
Garcia Has Reassuring News
Consul General Garcia at El Paso reports to the Mexican embassy that he has spoken with Carranza officials at Chihuahua and Torreon. Neither city had been captured nor was in danger of capture by Villa forces.
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Garcia
Washington
General Garcia
el Paso
Carranza
Chihuahua
Torreon
Villa
Last Bodies Recovered in Wichita Disaster
In Wichita Kansas authorities confirm the recovery of the bodies of Mr and Mrs Frank Farris resolving the fatal incident after a search that extended through the day. Officials say the couple were among those missing and the recovery completes the casualty list from the event.
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Wichita
Kan
Frank Farris
England Aids Interned Enemies In Distress
The Emergency Committee for the Assistance of Germans Austrians and Hungarians in distress in England reports nearly one hundred thousand dollars raised and disbursed. Quaker founders join bishops and peers as supporters. The staff visits detained families, helps deportation cases, and funds cheering visits for sleeping or anxious women amid wartime strain. The committee arranges removals and safe passage for children, with all arrivals reaching relations safely despite long journeys.
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London
England
Religious Society of Friends
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Holland
Internment Camp Life Reflections on Civilians and Prisoners
A report notes rising numbers of interned civilians and military prisoners in England. It describes pervasive anxiety about families and future prospects, a sense of injustice, and mood decline from long confinement. It emphasizes dread of another winter in camp and hopes for negotiations to end the system.
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Tee
England
Germany
New Year's liquor sales limited to one hour in Chicago
Chief Healey issues final orders to commanding officers to restrict liquor sales on New Year's Eve to the one hour from midnight to 1 AM. Officers ordered to arrest proprietors for violations but not to trouble patrons. Saloons closed Sunday until midnight and again at 1 AM under city ordinance.
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Chicago
Healey
Whig Letter Box Urges More Courtesy From Street Railway
A letter to the editor offers city street railway reforms based on daily travel. The writer urges conductors to stay in the vestibule to greet waiting riders and cross street passengers and calls for removal of impolite language. The message ties courteous conduct to improved patronage and business success.
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the Whig
Salted fortunes hidden in others’ tears
A reflective line notes that some men hoard wealth by exploiting others’ suffering, comparing recovery of funds to salting away money in the brine of others’ tears, evoking moral critique of greed.
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