Red Cross Drive Targets 150000 More Members
The Red Cross roll call drive continues with about 160000 more members to gain in five days. Director M H A Quinn expects 50000 enrollments in the first two days with 15652 on Wednesday morning and 9166 counted for Tuesday. Large plants have yet to compile subscriptions. The payroll drive ends Wednesday night with a payroll quota of 60000 hoped to be subscribed.
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Red Cross
MH. A. Quinn
Ditor Quinn
Europe Fears Are Unfounded Says Mason Analysis
In New York on December 18 J W T Mason argues that mutual accommodation between President Wilson and European democracies could yield a cooperative conference and defeat Germany. He says European nerves misread America’s influence and view the young nation with awe and fear but reassurance grows as they observe Wilson’s stabilizing intent.
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New York
Wilson
Germany
United States
Europe
America
Deportation Sought for Local Anarchist Leaders
Charles Bernat secretary of the local S W W organization and Samuel H Dixon a member are to be deported as aliens of the anarchistic class. They were denied writs of habeas corpus Tuesday in federal court.
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Charles Bernat
Samuel H. Dixon
Reds Challenge Ebert as Reichstag Tensions Rise
In Berlin the Ebert government faces pressure as soldiers' council tensions prompt adjournment. Karl Liebknecht leads radicals while Maj. Gen. Scheuch resigns as war minister amid military policy disputes and widespread disorder across Germany.
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Reichstag
Karl Liebknecht
Ebert
Soldatenrat
War bill worth astonishing wealth of United States
A dramatic comparison estimates the wartime bill of 120 billion dollars as equal to the nation’s total gold production for 1296 years. It taunts Kaiser Germany with the price of war, noting radium’s value and the vast scale of unrealizable wealth.
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Germany
United States and Territories
Ford Truck Factory
New York
Oklahoma City
Okla
Three Hills
Jimtown
Colo
United States
Big Christmas Planned for Sailors Here
Christmas at the naval training camp on the University of Washington campus features a tree, Santa Claus, and meals. The celebration starts with a dance in the Armory, with evergreen decorations and flags from the Princeton. A noon dinner will be served in the Mena Hall followed by vaudeville acts. Commander Miller Freeman aims for a memorable Navy Christmas. Half the sailors will take special liberty December 21 to 30, with the rest enjoying an eight day break. Special liberty from Tuesday to Thursday is granted during the first general liberty period.
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Naval Training Camp
University of Washington
Welfare Department
Arnory
Princeton
Mena Hall
Armory
Navy
Miller Freeman
First French Troops Reach Camp Lewis on Great Northern Route
The first trainload of 500 soldiers from France arrived at Camp Lewis on Wednesday after passing through Seattle Tuesday along the Great Northern route.
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France
Camp Lewis
Seattle
Great Northern
Vaccination Advice to Prevent Flu Spread
Dr. J S McBride city health commissioner urges immediate flu vaccination as a safe effective measure. He also advises healthy living rules including diet sleep ventilation outdoor activity avoidance of crowds and regular exercise to reduce influenza risk. An antiseptic mouth and throat spray is suggested as an additional precaution.
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J.S. McMride
McBride
A. Eixervise
Red Cross Oversees Regiment Stays in Place
The report notes that as long as the regiment remains under supervision, the Red Cross will continue its oversight role. The piece emphasizes ongoing administrative control and the continuity of support operations.
Germany Faces Claim Of Fabricated Population Figures
Berlin dispatch questions the Die Freiheit report claiming 18 million German male voters and 1.1 million women could vote in February. The note cites possible overstatements to portray Germany as equal to or surpassing U S population, with a cautionary editor’s note about a supposed plot to mislead nations.
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Han Gver
United States
Hohenzollern
Socials
Die Freiheit
Germany
America
Lie Freheit
Liebknecht
Socialist Party
Thierry
Britain
Western Front
United States Bureau of the Census
Washington
Prima Donna Returns East From Alaska Post Cordova Stay
Annabelle Dennison known as Mrs A J MacConnell prima donna of The Purple Road reports she enjoyed life in Cordova Alaska for two years with her husband and plans to go back east. She praised the people and the region during her comment on the roadway.
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Ife
A. J. MacConnell
Annabelle Dennison
the Purple Road
Cordova
Alaska
Crescent Manufacturing Secures Limited Alcohol Import License
Crescent Manufacturing company obtained a license to import alcohol at a rate not exceeding 30 gallons per month from the county auditor's office on Tuesday. Ten applications for alcohol import licenses were submitted.
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Crescent Manufacturing Company
The Roll Call Ends Sunday
The notice asks recipients to respond by Sunday to complete the roll call. It urges timely action, explains the requirement for answering, and warns of possible consequences for nonresponse. Community members are reminded to check eligibility and provide required details.
Class Struggle in Japan Said Nearing Event
Dr Segura Numata warned of an impending class struggle as government efforts to avert it fail. He noted agitation from the poor and middle classes targets the rich over tax distribution, while the government investigates moving pictures for education.
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Japan
Segura Numata
Join the Red Cross and Wear Your Button
Community urge prompts participation with Red Cross drive encouraging volunteers to join and display a commemorative button as a sign of support and involvement in relief efforts.
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The
Red Cross
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Digestive Help
Ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and weak stomachs. Claims the pills supply missing digestive juices to aid digestion after meals and before bed, urging readers to obtain a box from any drug store and try them.
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Stuart
Spanish Influenza Tips and Home Remedies Across Generations
A long explainer discusses the history of Spanish influenza and its spread from Europe to the world, noting symptoms and care. It urges bed rest, calling a doctor, and cautions against complications such as pneumonia. Home remedies include Vicks VapoRub and steam inhalation.
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Spain
Hippocrates
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