Revenue Bill Likely to Pass Before Christmas
Washington D C December 14 The six billion dollar revenue bill once seen as a Senate filibuster target appears likely to pass before Christmas Progress from Finance Committee Chair Simmons is described as gratifying He expects final action with minimal delay and foresees no unreasonable opposition from the minority Smoot warns taxpayers to expect high taxes for at least two years to cover postwar expenses
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Finance Committee
Smoot
America
Reichstag meeting eyed under Allied protection
Report from London mentions conservative elements considering a Reichstag session under Allied guard. Dispatches claim Hindenburg plans to keep troops near the Rhine while political factions argue over a new German government and potential revolutionary tribunals.Incendiary fire damages Zeppelin factory at Friedrichshaven amid broader unrest.
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Aurich
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Adneland
Vony
Bertiner Trgeblatt
Sup
Reichstage
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Rhine
Berdin
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Cormany
Valluge Haese
Wehard Barth
Basle
Kurt Wisner
Akonielly
Zeppelin
Friedrrichshaven
Demobilization Speeds Up Across U S Forces in Wartime End
Washington reports over two million troops designated for dismissal as demobilization accelerates to 15 000 daily and rising toward 30 000. Chief Marek notes civilian and officer redeployments while major cities seek more manpower for labor. 824 a day figure cited with counts of officers and men already sent home from France.
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Ment
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Inbor
Cl Marek
France
Soldiers Discharge Figures Released Amid War Department Notes
The War Department lists early discharge totals by unit, noting 352000 from Depot Brigade and Replacement Battalions and 42000 engineers with other corps and camps. Santa Claus will tour France with 2248000 packages shipped, and a bill would let soldiers keep one uniform set for celebrations. The infantry unit numbers and reports of whole regiments wiped out are discussed amid puzzling losses.
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Wilson Crowned Leader of a New Era in Allied Victory
Reporting on the French reception of Wilson, editors laud his leadership and the shared ideals that guided American aid. They warn that victory must not blind the Allies to ongoing principles and conditions attached to Allied cooperation.
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NEW Era
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Canada to American flex leadership in peace talks, Winnipeg editorial
Winnipeg editorials say Canada will react coolly to U S leadership in the peace conference. They note President Wilson will consider Allied sacrifices and Europe’s conditions, while warning about limited American European experience.
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Winnipeg Frep Dress Evening Bulletin
France
Wilson
Europe
United States
Two Children Hold Parrot Funeral in Bird Heaven
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph item tells of Tommy the grave digger and Annie performing a funeral for their pet parrot. They lower the tiny coffin and debate whether the bird has wings or becomes an angel as they mourn the loss.
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Annie
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Telephoning Made Easy Amplifying Attachment
An old newspaper note describes a new amplifying device for telephone receivers allowing hands free use. The attachment connects to the receiver by a raised hook and ends in a horn, with playful quotes attributed to various speakers.
Hazelwood Brothers Granted 310000 Bail Each in Hall Murder Case
Anson and Charles Hazelwood, charged with the murder of Captain B. M. Hall, were granted $10,000 bail each after a habeas corpus hearing in the 87th district court. They testified they fired in self defense lest Hall kill them, recounting threats and coercion at gunpoint to sign a $400 note.
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Anson Hazelwood
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Ambassador Davia Reaches England
John W. Davis, newly appointed United States ambassador to Great Britain, arrived in Plymouth from Brest, France on a day in December. A dispatch notes Britain financing Russian monarchists, per a Social Demokraten report.
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Death of well known San Antonio businessman Jake Wolff
Jake Wolff 64 retired San Antonio business man died at 7:35 PM Saturday in his Gunter Hotel apartment after influenza. Survived by brother Nathan Wolff of Brooklyn and other relatives. He was a former partner in J Oppenheimer & Co and active in civic work including the Chamber of Commerce and Credit Men's Association. Funeral plans pending his brother's arrival.
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More Funds Asked for Texas State Agencies
Austin reports that after reviewing estimates from state departments charitable and educational institutions the Comptroller notes a likely near five million dollar rise over last Legislature's appropriations for the next two fiscal years. Total operating cost could near twenty million dollars excluding potential special allocations. Estimates will be sent to the Texas Legislature for drafting the general appropriation bill.
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Tex
Comptroller's Department
Pacifist Cast of Ber Germer Hearings Draws Critics
The Chicago hearing on pacifist literature linked Victor A. Berger and four socialist leaders to anti war activity. Testimony included a former stenographer describing Berger’s ties to Germer and letters about anti conscription efforts and a petition seeking a general vote on conscription. Prosecutors indicated more witnesses will be called.
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Victor
A. Berger
Americas
Berber
Misa Bensie Oxenhandler
Adolph Germer
National Socialist
Berger
Germer
Gerviner
America
Shortage of Rolling Stock Warns German Railways
A December issue of a leading German railway magazine reports ongoing congestion on the railways and notes that military trains and food coal transport are being carried with great difficulty despite the crisis. The Philadelphia Public Ledger reproduces the item from 1918.
Wounded Negro Shot After Train Ride Claim
Charles Collins a 26 year old negro claimed he was shot while riding a blind baggage on a train. He was found at East Crockett Street and taken to a hospital with a broken leg above the ankle. He says he lives in Gonzales Texas. Two cars were reported stolen Saturday night and two soldiers allegedly held up a service car driver near the Katy railway depot. Detectives were on the case.
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Southern Pacific Railway
East Crockett Street
Robert J. Green Memorial Hoapital
Gonzales
British sentiment shifts in favor of League of Nations
London reports show broad British support for a League of Nations ahead of the Paris peace conference. Lloyd George leads peace delegates as questions of freedom of the seas indemnity and conscription rise. Britons oppose a new arms race but favor collective security and avoid guardianship over American shipping.
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London
Great Britain
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Paris
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League of Nations Union
Britain
America
American Mercantile Marine
Germany again asks haste for peace conference terms
Washington dispatch reports Germany pressing the peace conference for quicker terms. Berlin seeks the date and place of talks and urges early convening to avert famine, with the Swiss government requesting a fast written reply from the State Department.
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