Congress Spars Over Army Budget in December Hearing
In Washington DC on December 15 Congress and the War Department clashed over the Army's fiscal year appropriation. Anthony of Arkansas urged restraint to about 70 million for the Army, proposing sale of surplus and withdrawal from border posts to save costs. Secretary Baker warned of a growing deficit and pressed for near 70 million, while Treasury estimates projected substantial shortfalls and questioned program efficiency.
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War Department manpower plan drew debate in Congress
Representative Anthony led discussion on reshaping army strength and reserves with limits. Baker testified the current force included about 24 000 enlisted men and 14 000 officers as votes urged tighter funding and a cap on postwar size.
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Wireless trading links New York and Chicago firms
New York brokers and Clement, Curtix & Company in Chicago executed orders by radio after wire failures. Market quotations were transmitted in both directions using the same wireless system, marking a notable test of cross city activity. In St Louis a separate incident saw a man enter a grocery and shout bonds down while fleeing with $70.
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Stockholders Fight Denied Sale Of Denver And Rio Grande
Stockholders in the Denver and Rio Grande oppose the sale to Western Pacific, arguing it would wipe out about 87.7 million in stock. They say the sale, made to satisfy a bond judgment, shifts control and assets to financiers via interlocking directors, harming investors and expanding competitor lines. The case was argued in the United States Court of Appeals on appeal of the sale.
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Auto Deaths Rise in Census Registration Area
In Washington on December 13, officials report continued increases in automobile accident deaths through 1919. The census registration area records about 7000 deaths, accounting for roughly 0 percent of the population, with city rates noted at four per 100000.
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Airplane arrival yields pig tied into farm tale
A pig adorned with goggles rode in an aircraft arriving from Waynesville while a livestock farmer narrated the odd scene. In St Louis, a stove plant belonging to the Chriny Stove company burned, causing about 1500 dollars in damage.
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Local reader praises reliable remedy for coughs and colds
Carrie J Hurrel of Norfolk reports on a safe remedy bought by mothers to prevent coughs and croup. The product is described as fast-acting, soothing irritated membranes and easing phlegm with wide availability and home use.
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