All-American Aviation Engine Story of American Boldness
The War Department confirms The Star's exclusive on the All American aviation engine built to power the U S battleplane fleet. From Vincent Hall collaboration to rapid consolidation of foreign features the engine reached first tests at the Bureau of Standards in Washington just four weeks after the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil M. Manly
Washington
Can Aviation
Uncle Sam
Secretary of War
Detroit
Packard Automobile Co
J. G. Vincent
Packard
Packard Aircraft
Vincent
England
France
Germany
United States
Alvan Macauley
Macauley
Coffin
Deeds
Waldron
Aircraft Board
J. Hall
Hallscott Motor Co
Vineagat
Hall
Naver
Cleveland
Vincent ‘Hall
Eantime May
Souther
al Corps
Mercedes
Rolls - Royce
Hispano-Suiza
Caproni
Army
Navy
Packard Company
Packard Aviation
Bureau OF Standards
Union Men Stand Back of Country War Resolution
The Janitors Watchmen and Elevator Operators union adopted resolutions to back the government in the war, to expel members of the IL GW, withdraw its delegate from the International Defense League, and discontinue monthly donations. Pr O'Brien was elected president.
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IL. W. W
International Defense League
Pr. O'Brien
President Wilson meets with railroad brotherhood chiefs
Federal investigation of the Auburn whisky ring expands with a killing and a planned wider conspiracy. W. F. Niebling, 32, held on bail as investigators probe stolen liquor from Auburn yards and similar operations linked to ex Billingsley workers. President Wilson summons railroad chiefs and legislative agents to discuss railway efficiency and possible government action after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Whisky Ring
W. F. Niebling
Auburn Yards
Liberty
Niebling
Applestiel
N. P. Watchman
Auburn Gang
Applester
Butte
Billingsleys
War of Auburn
Ted Johnnson
Graham
Casey
David Brannan
Ole Moon
Railroad
T. M. Schuler
Max Vorwerck
J. H. Harden
W. L. Brannan
J. Eh. Young
Northern Pacific
Starwich
C. W. Llewellyn
Auburn
Frank Koepfli
John Porria
Matt Starwick
Herbert Beebee
Walter Miller
Dent Wilson
Bota
White Slaure
Wilson
Congress
Van derveer protests federal W W headquarters action
Seattle attorney Geo F Van derveer criticizes federal officers for refusing to vacate 1 W W headquarters in Chicago. Assistant DA Pipatein responds as Hinton G Clagaugh explains warrants are returnable in ten days and offices are to be vacated.
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Chicago
Geo. F. Vanderveer
Seattle
W. W
Pipatein
Red Cross joins 13 million in drive on Christmas
United Press Leased Wire reports a nationwide Red Cross membership drive surpassing its 10 million goal. The Lake division led with 2.5 million, Atlantic 2.93 million, Central 1.189 million, and other regions achieving portions of their quotas as the effort continues.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Atlantic
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Michigan
Mlinoia
Pennsylvania
Northwestern
Southwestern
Opens Her Home to U S Officers
A photograph shows Mrs Ava Willing Astor who has turned her London home into an officers canteen. She will host American officers on leave from the front.
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Ava Willing Astor
London
Water Power in U S Falls to Waste Despite Vast Steam Capacity
Of the 6 760 000 horsepower of water power in the United States all but 900 000 horsepower is running to waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War Christmas Finds America Has Good Cheer
War Christmas finds America in good cheer as Americans abroad and at home celebrate amid war. The Red Cross spreads joy to French children and base hospitals in France while service members share gifts from ships and a nationwide spirit of Christmas. Washington officials attend church and children find stockings filled, reflecting pride in a mission of freedom.
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America
Christman
National Army
National Couarde
France
Bammiesa
Santa Claus
Hed Crone
Amelia
Red Cross
Great Relief Society
Waash'neton
Senate
Chiistm 4
Elks Hold Christmas Tree Event for 1500 Children
Tour Milla dressed as Santa gave gifts to 1500 children Monday afternoon at the Elks Club gym. A large lit tree framed the event as kids roamed the gym. Afterward they went to the Orpheum theatre, invited by manager Eugene Lavy. A. W. Leonard presented each child with street car tickets. Remaining toys were sent to the Baptist home and the Orthopedic hospital.
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Tour Milla
Santa Claus
Elks
Orpheum Theatre
Eugene Lavy
A. W. Leonard
Traction Company
Btyther Home
Orthopedic Hospital
Two Brothers In Prison Over Mechanical Plane Riot
In Chicago on December 25 two brothers a soldier and a sailor attacked a mechanical piano that played Das Vaterland and Ach Du Lieber Augustine. They smashed the instrument and caused general destruction and are now jailed.
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Chicago
Army
Navy
Augustine
Floating island forms after storms near Dexter Maine
A land section detached from the shore during severe weather near Dexter Maine and now drifts as a floating island on Lake Wossipackeng. The area carries numerous trees and raises questions about local shoreline stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Lake
Wossipackeng
Bolsheviki Ship Shilka Debunked as Air Cargo Muddle
Officials debunk a Seattle rumor that the Bolsheviki ship Shilka carried high explosives. The cargo is listed as air and rust with a few old rifles and Swedish platéers. Capt. Bedel and supercargo Zubick deny pro German ties and question the ship’s mysterious charterers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Arma
Boris Bedell
Peter Zubick
Collector of Custome
Bedel
Hedel
Weddings and War Go Well Together
Suitors united with the martial state as 225 permits were issued to soldiers. An extra clerk was used. Deputy coal distributors in principal coal districts to be appointed soon by H A Garfield. A budget court in San Francisco is to convene January 7 for a month. Mrs James B Meikle, wife of former Chamber of Commerce secretary, died in Sierra Mad Cal.
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Seattle
H. A. Garfield
David Whittcomb
United States District Budget
San Fi
James B. Meikle
Chamber Commerce
Sierra M Cal
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Second Avenue
Uames Streey
Pres. Wilson
R. R. Brotherhood
Billingsley
Federal Investigation of the
United Press
Presi
Sanyerte
Vanderveer
W. W. Case
United
Washington, D.C
Red Cros
Soldiers of Mercy
U. S
Grorge Martin
Twee
Christ
Elks, Levy, Leohard
The
Rhodes Co
Dam
Dresser
Stylen Are Involved
Washington, D. C
Moses and
Isaac Poleshuk
Pincus Pick
Hasker Chaskal
Aaron V Poleshuk
Viki
Boris Bedel
LW. W
Russia
Zubick
First
Pike
J. R. van Auken
Mar
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