City to Close Apartments That Fail to Furnish Heat
The health department will close apartment buildings that do not provide adequate heat after mayoral and health commissioner actions. Widespread complaints of illness from improper heating prompt a proposed heat ordinance, with council expected to pass it, enforcing minimum temperatures to protect public health.
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Health Department
Hanson
McBride
Meier
Seattle
Folkes
Board of Health
Health
Francia O'Loughlin Dies in Boston After Illness
Roll Call reports American League umpire Francia Silk O Loughlin arriving in Boston today from pneumonia and influenza. The veteran official, known as Silk, had been suffering and was hospitalized prior to travel. He held prominent assignments across major league baseball and was respected for his long service.
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Boston
Francia (Silk) O'Loughlin
War on the flu urges community action and prevention
Doctors and nurses are overwhelmed in the fight against influenza. Citizens are urged to help with preventive steps such as personal hygiene, clean clothing, warm dry rooms, avoiding crowds, fresh air, rest, wholesome meals, ventilation, and disinfectants for handkerchiefs. Seek medical advice if symptoms arise.
Global death toll from influenza and pneumonia tops six million
The Times medical correspondent estimates six million people have died worldwide from influenza and pneumonia in three months, a figure the writer says rivals the Black Death in scale. In other news, a 24 pound Cape Cod codfish is en route to Paris for President Wilson's New Year dinner.
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London
Times
Poston
Paris
Wilson
Flu Decline Reported With One Death, 67 New Cases
City health officials note a general decline in influenza with one death and 67 new cases by Friday noon, while Thursday reported 12 deaths and 178 cases. Health Commissioner J. B McBride cautions lax public health habits risk delaying the downturn and urges individuals to maintain good health and heed precautions to curb transmission.
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Health Department
J. 8. McBride
McBride
Santa Claus Joins Profiteers in Christmas Tree Market
Christmas tree merchants claim higher prices this season with costs up 33 percent from last year. Holly wreaths sell briskly as dealers cite tree scarcity and higher trucking costs driving up retail prices.
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Santa Claus
Federal juror selection criticized as autocratic by labor memorial
U S Jury System examined as shipyard workers and riveters petition Judge Neterer for a democratic fix in federal juror picking. They contrast county method using taxpayer lists and lotteries with federal practice where a jury commissioner and clerk select names then lottery out venues. The Star urges full discussion, noting potential for autocracy or dishonesty if kept.
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Neterer
Big Army Plan in Russia Mistaken Say
J W T Mason argues against foreign military intervention in Russia. He warns that sending a large Allied army to overthrow the Bolsheviks would backfire, risk driving Russia toward Germany, and impede genuine self-government through its own struggle and reforms. He cites debt protection, cautious policy, and historic lessons from France as supporting points.
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Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
United States
South America
Germany
Europe
America
Hussia
Lenine
Trotsky
France
Troops Attack HM Strikers in Boltrop Riot
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports troops attacked strikers during a riot in Boltrop Westphalia, 50 miles north of Cologne. The note gives few details and cites no further information. In NOME, relations between Italians and Croats are reported as growing more strained by the Tribuna’s Fiume correspondent.
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Amsterdam
Boltrop
Westphalia
Cologne
Nome
Fiume
Tribuna
Germany Raises Appeal for Aid to United States
Washington dispatch reports Germany sent a new appeal for American aid but the State Department says the message contains no new facts and is likely part of German propaganda to evoke sympathy for the Teutons.
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State Department
Bulgars Clash With Serbian Force Near Krousova
A Serbia dispatch reports Bulgarian and Serbian troops clashed near Krousova. Bulgarians fired on a group of Serbian soldiers wounding three. Serbian return fire caused many casualties.
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Athens
Krousova
Seres
Italy Leaders Meet President as Wilson Plans London Visit
Italian Premier Orlando and Foreign Secretary Sonnino met with President Wilson at the Murat palace to arrange reception details for foreign diplomats. Andre Tardieu will coordinate with the Italian authorities. Wilson plans to visit London after Christmas and dine at the Italian embassy.
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London
Punish Austrian Chiefs for War Start Planned
A bill in the Austrian chamber of deputies calls for investigation and prosecution of army leaders and subordinates who shared responsibility for starting the war. Dispatches report confiscation of crown lands by the national council and the imperial castle being converted into a children's home.
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Vienna
Chamber of Deputies
Copenhagen
National Council
How Jurors Are Chosen In U S Courts
A district court uses a jury commissioner and a clerk to select grand and petit jurors. The commissioner's qualifications include residency in the district and political party membership. Names are drawn from official citizen lists with a working box holding qualified jurors for periodic random draws.
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U.S
Y. M. Tarshberger
Washington
Harshberger
Cerepuohieen
Freren
Th Harshberger
Labor Men File for Council
Three council seats open in a warm municipal race as labor candidates filed to run. R. L. Proctor, C. B. Fitzgerald, H. Thomson, and W. H. Moore led filings, with Chas. H. Gallant and S. T. Levi also entering. A new corporation counsel will replace Caldwell who joined the army. Moore and Thomson bring long service and Seattle ties to the field.
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City Lighting Department
R. L. Proctor
Central Labor Counci
District Draft Board
C. B. Fitzgerald
KR. H. Thomson
W. H. Moore
Chas. H. Gallant
Ght
T. Levi
Waiteyrs’ Union
Caldwell
Walter Meier
Fitzgerald
Thomson
Moore
Seattle
Traction Deal Conference Slated After Delays
Officials from the city and the traction company prepared for a conference over the $15,000,000 public utility bond purchase of car lines. A special two day meeting was set, postponed previously due to delays in completing four traction ordinances and an inventory of about 8,000 non real estate items.
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Traction
Meier
Leonard
Traction Company
Gas strike talks continue between Seattle Gas Co and union
Officials of the Seattle Lighting Co and union reps met Friday morning to settle pay schedule differences. They remained in closed conference Friday afternoon. Attorney C. K. Poe expressed hope for a settlement as the 4 p.m. Thursday strike deadline neared. Gas Manager S. R. Hutchinson and union business agent C. W. Doyle were in conference all day Thursday.
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Seattle Lighting Co
Gas Company
C. K. Poe
Poe
S. R. Hutchinson
C. W. Doyle
Central Labor Council
British Workmen Support League of Nations Push
London crowds and unions rally behind the league of nations as the central peace issue. Trades Union Congress and the Labour Party plan a nationwide public campaign with demonstrations in London Glasgow Manchester Birmingham Newcastle Cardiff Leeds and Bristol to pressure British delegates.
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London
Great Britain
League of Nations
Trades Union Congress
Labor Party
Glasgow
Manchester
Birmingham
Newcastle
Cardiff
Leeds
Bristol
Probes Into Hog Island Ship Yard Costs and Salaries
Investigators G Carroll Todd and Mary Hyman examine the Hog Island ship yards in Philadelphia with no criminal findings but call for expert review of cost overruns from 21 million to 61 million. The report criticizes wage elevations, subcontractor payrolls, and labor disruption while noting waivers on mismanagement claims.
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Hog Island
Phila
G. Carroll Todd
Mary Hyman
United States Shipping Board
No Trouble in Peace Debates
The United States and the Allies are harmonious in peace preliminaries, the State Department said to counter German propaganda. President’s limited Paris role has drawn cordial reception, though differences of opinion may emerge as honest variances among varied interests.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
United States
State Department
Paris
Baruch and Cormick to Paris on Wilson summons
Bernard Baruch head of the War Industries Board and Vance M. Cormick head of the War Trade Board will depart soon for Paris. The State Department said they will serve as expert advisers in the mission.
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Washington
Wilson
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Vance Me.Cormick
War Trade Board
Paris
State Department
Supreme Court Legalizes One-Cent Street Car Fare
Missouri Supreme Court rules 1 cent fare for Kansas City and St. Louis streetcars is legal, affirming public service commission authority to adjust public utility rates. The decision supports changes in local transit pricing.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Kansas City
St. Louis
Public Service Commission
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Italy
Pall
Mall Gazette
Austria
J. W. Frerich
F. M. Harshberger
Moore, Fitzgerald and Thomson
Yard
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