Rockefeller gifts total 340 million to aid education and health
New York December 24 Rockefeller announced gifts totaling 340 million dollars to funds for education and medical research. Half goes to the General Education Board to raise college salaries and the other half to the Rockefeller Foundation to advance medical education public health and scientific research. The Foundation may use part for Canada with Rockefeller approval.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
General Education Board
Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller
Canada
George E. Vinesat
Foundation
United States
Crosia
Trevor Arnett
University of Chicmar
Rockefeller Sac
Pall Suttuck
Age
Aldo
Vincent
Murders by Gangs in LeMans Crown Court Martial
Major George Armstrong testified at Capt Karl Detzer’s court martial detailing murders and robberies by American and French soldiers in Le Mans from August 1918 to January 1919. He described the River gangs and Chateau gang with up to 23 murders and big losses, noting gang arrests and harsh penalties.
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New York
LeMans
George Armstrong
Detroit
Armstrong
Karl Detzer
308Th Military Police Company
le Mans
Thomas Sheffernan
Detzer
Chateaus
Arthur J. Laurin
Brookline
Alass
Laurin
Price Rise Hits Coal Contracts In Chicago
Chicago reports coal price hikes after miners strike cost increases. Announcements from several fuel firms push retail rates up between 30 and 86 cents a ton for coal mined since the settlement. Government price rules apply to noncontract buyers, while many operators hold contracts that may pass along higher mining costs. District Attorney Clyne is probing a suspected scheme to limit deals to contract holders, vowing to teach the offending miners a lesson.
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Chicago
B.tuminogus
Clyne
Big Christmas Dinner For Boys In The Navy
Washington reports a full Navy Christmas. Sailors aboard ships worldwide will dine on turkey or chicken with trimmings. Ships in home waters receive Christmas greens and trees as supplies reach farming posts. Entertainment includes boxing and wrestling matches aboard vessels.
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Washington
Hoaine
Navy Department
Women’s clubs unite to fight high cost of living
CNVAGO Dec. 25 The Miinais Federation of Women's clubs joined the state five against the high cost of living. A bulletin urged housewives to eliminate unnecessary buying and refrain from purchasing foods at too high prices. Thousands of women, the bulletin said, standing firm to make no purchase not absolutely necessary, will knock the props from under the high cost of living.
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Cnvago
Miinais Federation of Women's Clubs
Old Spirit of Pre War Days Seen in Christmas Tone
Washington reports a prewar spirit returning as Christmas celebrations spread nationwide. Gifts, heavy mail, and presidential holiday routines reflect renewed calm. President Wilson, ill, spends the day quietly while cabinet members stay home.
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Washington
Europe
Atlantic
Post Office Department
White House
Wilson
Grayson
Marshall
Indianapolis
Lansing
Watertown
N. Y
Glass
Lynchburg
Army
Navy
America
Siberia
Baker
Navy Department
Turkey
Jesus
Bethlehem
Marshalltown Paper Prints On Job Press
A fire destroyed nearly the entire plant of the Marshalltown Times-Republican and the Marshalltown Printing company. The blaze, discovered shortly before midnight, caused about 50 000 dollars in losses with roughly 40 000 dollars insured.
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Marshalltown
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Root Opens Fresh Attack On Dry Act In U S Court
In Trenton on December 25 Elihu Root filed a bill for injunction against US District Attorney Bodenine and Internal Revenue Collector Duffey arguing the Volstead Act and the Eighteenth Amendment are unconstitutional. The suit claims states rights under the tenth amendment and notes two thirds of Congress did not declare necessity. It also says the amendment is mere legislation and that the Volstead Act deprives private property without compensation and arbitrarily classifies non intoxicating liquors as intoxicants. New Newark reports say Governor elect Edwards will challenge federal prohibition in the US Supreme Court early in his term. He plans to file a bill declaring beer and light wines non intoxicating and salable in New Jersey, amplifying the argument with the Constitution.
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Trenton
N. J
Elihu Root
Christian Feigenspan
Brewing Corporation
United States District Court
United States District
Bodenine
Charles Duffey
Internal Revenue
Congress
Newark
United States Supreme Court
Edwards
McCran
New Jersey
United States
Pershing Joins the Legion in Lincoln
General John J. Pershing became a member of the American Legion in Lincoln and received card number one. He led a parade to his sister's home, where he accepted greetings from neighbors and friends before spending Christmas quietly. He planned a busy schedule of public functions through January 3.
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Lincoln, Neb
John J. Pershing
American Legion
Lincoln Post
Pershing
Search for bones in ruined hospital building
Middleton Conn fire at the Connecticut hospital ruins yields a bone from a man. Dr RL Leek assistant superintendent says the mine missing were burned to ashes.
No Whig Friday Issue For Christmas Holiday
The Whig announces no Friday morning issue to give all staff a holiday. Readers and advertisers are asked to accommodate the arrangement. The paper extends wishes for a Merry Christmas to friends and patrons.
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The
Whig
Europe Should Pool Food to Aid Germany
General Tasker Bliss, U S representative on the war council, urged Europe to pool necessities under centralized leadership to stabilize governments. He warned against German militarism fears, noted Europe’s 80–83 percent normal food production this year, and proposed Hoover as director of supplies and a separate director of distribution to ensure equitable allocation across nations.
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Washington
Europe
Germany
Tasker H. Bliss
America
Supreme War Council
General Bliss
Bliss
War Council
Gen
Disy
Bliss_ sati
Russia
Gen Bliss
Mamgine
Eurman
Bhas
Elurope
Buss
Wilson orders rail system return to private owners
President Wilson issued proclamations returning the railroad and express companies to private control on March 1, delaying due to Congress inaction. Esch-Cummins bill and anti-strike provisions are debated as the government winds down rail operations and faces financial and legal transition issues.
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Wasitiington
Wilson
Congress
Tumulty
Railroad and Express
House
Senate
Railroad Administration
Raiload Administration
Swager Sherley
Nen
Crimeinal
department or _justice uf
Sherman
Wii
Saach
Wilson Proclamation Relinquishes Federal Rail Transit Control
President Wilson issues a proclamation relinquishing federal control of railroads and transportation systems to their owners effective March 1 1920 at 12:01 a.m. Walker D. Hines and Newton D. Baker execute the order with Secretary Lansing confirming the act. The proclamation, dated December 24 1919, marks return of rail lines and equipment to private and corporate owners. The plan follows the 1918 Federal Control Act and details settlement of compensation and disputes with railroad companies.
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Ig Te
Cvoate
Orion
Congress
Pory Geeney
Railroad Administration
Hines
Pups
United States of America
Secretary of War
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Walker D. Hines
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Woodrow Wauseon
Robert Lansing
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