Army Man Grilled Over Health Inquiry In War Camps
Senate military probes questioned the quartermaster general branch over clothing supply amid pneumonia outbreaks in war camps. Sharpe defended shipments, while a War Department report cited improvements in measles meningitis and pneumonia, with focus on contract practices and disease control.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Quartermaster General
Army
Sharpe
War Department
No Meatless Day for Seattle 200
The Seattle park board rejected meatless Tuesdays following a Portland example. Secretary Roland Cotterill said animals need not starve and noted the city has meat costs covered. He claimed horses were awaiting slaughter and others were donated or turned in by owners unable to feed them through winter.
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Roland Cotterill
Park Board
Seattle
Portland Park Board
Portland
Mr Cotterill
Humane Society
County Grand Jury Recesses For Holiday
The King county grand jury adjourned until after the holidays following an inquiry into alleged breaches of highway building contracts. Five men active in highway construction south of the city were called before the jury Wednesday afternoon, with Deputy Prosecutor Brackett presiding.
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King County Grand Jury
Brackett
Navy Warehouse Fire Damages Goods in New York
A late night blaze at a New York naval warehouse, blamed on turpentine explosion, caused several thousand dollars in damage. The building housed oils and paints and was filled with supplies. Dansville, New York, a 4000 population village, closed all stores, banks and factories to harvest potatoes.
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New York
Dansville
Saville says military men made no demands of war
Col. M B Saville in command of Camp Lewis military police said authorities had not demanded any acts before quarantine would be lifted. Officials expect possible reassignment of Captain Tennant and Secretary Sullivan to more acceptable officers, with questions about removing Tennant under city laws. Saville praised the new Camp Lewis chief’s work and declined to promise Christmas quarantine outcomes.
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Camp Lewis
Tennant
Charles Sullivan
M. B. Saville
George A. Strong
Seattle
Camp Lewin
Liona
Liona Col. Saville
Freight Refusal Rule Sustained by ICC
Washington Dec 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission sustained the right of carriers to refuse freight destined for export from Pacific ports unless cargo space on the boats had been reserved by the shipper.
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Washington
Pacific Porta
Interstate Commerce Commission
ST Paul
United Preas
Sto Paul
St. Paul Minneapolis
Federal Mediation Commission
Wilson
Submarines and Mines Sink 14 Merchant Vessels Last Week
The Admiralty reports 14 ships totaling over 1,600 tons and three smaller vessels were sunk last week by submarines or mines, with one fishing vessel lost. Losses are slightly below the previous week.
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London
Admiralty
German ammo dump and airfield bombed by Puntiah planes
London dispatch reports German ammunition dump at Magel and the airfield bombed yesterday by Puntiah seaplanes. Admiralty statement says several direct hits were observed.
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London
Magel
Puntiah
Admiralty
Moran Named State Director of Public Service Reserve
Robert Moran, founder of Moran Brothers Shipbuilding, named state director of the U S Public Service Reserve at one dollar yearly. He will index skilled labor to aid war production, opening offices in the Arcade building, with son Frank to muster the office. Moran, longtime Seattle resident and former two term mayor, lauded for philanthropy following Moran Brothers contribution to the Girls War Relief Bazaar.
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Moran Brothers’ Shipbuilding Company
Nebraska
Beattle Construction & Dry Dock Co
United States Public Service Reserve
Louis F. Post
Moran
Arcade
Prank
Seattle
Moran Brothers
Bandits Kill Negro, loot $10,000 in Gany bank heist
Four motor bandits attacked in Gany Indiana, fatally shooting an unidentified Black man and wounding saloon keeper Mike Hinzen. They escaped with $10,000 from a bank carriage, leaving another equal amount behind. Police seek suspects.
For Rent Drivers Must Stand Trial
Fourteen drivers of For Rent cars were arrested and released after posting 100 bail each on charges of operating without a permit. Nineteen informations were filed. twenty six cases set for trial. One driver pleaded guilty with a 25 fine and costs.
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Costa
World tonnage not decreased as Allied navies gain
Arthur Pollen, British naval expert, says world ship tonnage will stop declining due to Allied naval strength and the change in British admiralty leadership last spring. He credits the US Navy's participation and pays high tribute to Secretary Daniels.
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Catted Prees
New York
Arthur Pollen
Europe
United States Navy
Daniela
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