Vacation Areas for U S Men in France Expanded Tenfold
The article outlines a tenfold increase in U S Army leave areas in France as hostilities end. It notes existing areas cannot absorb all returning troops and details new hotel takeovers by the Y M C A, expanded athletic programs, more entertainment troupes, and added canteen and movie house facilities to keep soldiers occupied and disciplined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. MC. A
Atlantic City
France
Alle Taine
Army Educational Commission
Pest Control Claims and Household Remedies Advertisement
A fragmented ad claims electric paste and Stearns paste kill cockroaches and mice when used as directed. It touts reliability and ease for housewives, promising effective pest destruction with simple household methods.
Croken Loses Bid to Return as Police Leader
Edward B. Croken, former president of the Police league, sought reinstatement after Chief J F Warren dismissed him. The civil service commission, after three minutes of deliberation Tuesday night, sustained Chief Warren’s action. Mayor Hanson said Croken had tried to remove Warren and noted other department members supported the chief.
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Commission
Chief Warren
Department
Hanson
Croken
Sweater Knit by 84 Year Old Man Featured
Special report from Paris notes a sweater knitted by an 8 year old Englishman named William Winterer of Princeton Ul. The knitter will turn 55 next month and is described as Abraham J. Norris, 90 Wadeworth Ave New York, in a peculiar postwar feature.
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N. BE. A
Paris
Abraham J. Norris
Wadeworth Ave
New York
Princeton
William Winter
Wilsons peace mission outlined with many delegates
The article describes President Wilson leading a diverse delegation to France for the peace conference. It notes naval representatives Rear Admiral Knapp and Capt. Pratt, a state department group headed by Joseph Grew aides, and a war department team with Generals Kernan and Churchill. Mezes leads a large contingent of experts studying law and economics.
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Alexander
Russia
Wilson
Poland
France
H. Knapp
W. W. Pratt
Benson
Col. House
Admiral Knapp
Haiti
San Domingo
Capt. Pratt
Admiral Benson
State Department
Philip Patchin
Leland Harrison
Joseph Grew
James Brown Scott
Hunter Miller
FE. Meszes
College of the City of New York
Wm McNeil
8. Y. Smith
War Department
McAdoo to Hold Railway Job for the Time Being
Washington reports Director General McAdoo will remain at his railroad post for the time being. Observers see this as a sign the president may move to return railroads to private ownership unless Congress finds a clear method to proceed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Washington, Deep
Congress
Special Meet on Flu Ordinance Aims to Quarantine
City council called a special meeting for 2 p m Wednesday to introduce an emergency influenza quarantine ordinance. 109 new cases reported with no deaths. failure to report cases or public gatherings by infected persons would violate law. If cases rise, public assemblies may be banned again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Dr. McBride
President Heads to Peace Meetings Aboard George Washington
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson departed Hoboken for Brest aboard the George Washington. A dense security cordon kept civilians distant as Marines and guards escorted the party, with a 13th Infantry band saluting at the gangway and ships forming a convoy for the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Pennsylvania
Mayo
Staten Island
Lister to Dine with Consuls in Seattle Dinner
Gov Lister attends exclusive Seattle dinner at the New Washington hotel on December 11 as foreign trade bureau aims to promote trade relations and international understanding. Consuls, Chamber of Commerce executives, city officials, and Andrew Chilberg will be present with flags of all nations displayed. Each consul will address guests outlining his country’s stance toward the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Lister
Foreign Trade Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
New Washington Hotel
Ole Hanson
Andrew Chilberg
United States
Minute Men's Drive Opposed by Labor Council
Union leaders urged withholding subscriptions to a $100000 Minute Men drive in a resolution by the Metal Trades council. The Hollermakers Iren Shipbuilders and Helpers unions asked the Central Labor council to join in appointing a committee to probe why Minute Men activities continue after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Minute Men
Metal Trades Council
Hollermakers
Iren Shipbuilders’ and Helpers
Central Labor Council
Minute Men
President Pardons Accused Officers
President Wilson pardoned Colonels J. G. Vincent and George W. Mixtern after Charles Ki Hughes labeled them in his aircraft inquiry report for dealing with private firms. The release said their involvement was trivial and unintentional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
J. G. Vincent
George W. Mixtern
Charles Ki. Hughes
Tonic for Stomach Ailments Gains Public Notice
A newspaper feature extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as effective against stubborn stomach troubles. It cites Albert J Snell of Bemus Point NY, who reports relief and restored appetite after using the pills. The ad notes blood nourishment and digestion benefits, offers a free booklet What to Eat and How to Eat, and lists price 50 cents per box with mail order availability from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Snell
BR. F. D
Bemus Point
Dr. Williams
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North River
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Belgium
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