Government estimates submitted to Congress for 1918
United Press reports Washington estimates total 1,654,819,654.03 for government needs from July 1917 to June 1918. Major river and harbor items include 32.1 million for declines in Mississippi and Ohio improvements, 8.25 million to maintain upper river, and 2.05 million for Missouri River work. Details cover naval, army, aviation, postal, and public works costs across agencies. The request exceeds 1917 appropriations by 87.2 million with defense and preparedness emphasized.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Treasury
Mississippi
Natchez
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Mississippi River
Missouri
Minneapolis
South Pass
Louisiana
New York City
Kansas City
Fort Benton
Norfolk
Beaufort Inlet
North Carolina
Indiana Harbor
Indiana
Great Ee Ee
Sturgeon Bay
Manistee
Joseph Harbor and River
Washington, D. C
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Postal Service
Navy
Marine Corps
Naval Reserve Force
Army
National Guard
Reserve Officers Training Corps
War Department
Interior Department
Reclamation Service
Department of Commerce
Coast Guard
Treasury Estimates Seek 1918 Public Building Funds
The Treasury department asks Congress for 1918 public building appropriations totaling 10,497,404 with 7,285,500 spent in 1916-17. Indiana projects include Huntington post office 10,000 Kendallville 25,000 Shelbyville 10,000 Washington 10,000. Michigan items list Dowagiac 22,000 and Grand Rapids 75,000 for post office work and remodeling.
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Indiana
Huntington
Kendallville
Shelbyville
Washington
Michigan
Dowagiac
Grand Rapids
House convenes at noon with Champ Clark presiding
Washington December 4 bulletin reports the House opening at 12 01 today with Speaker Champ Clark presiding. The brief item notes the start of the session and the presence of the Speaker as the chamber organized for business.
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United Press
Washington
Champ
Clark
England imposes ban on Greek ships
London announces a government embargo on the departure of all Greek ships from every British port. The measure, disclosed by United Press, follows from a government decision announced December 4.
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England
United Press
London
Miss Moody's Flower Baskets Agents Listed Prices
Agents for Miss Moody's Everlasting Flower Baskets at two dollars and one fifty appear in the sample window. The display promotes two pricing options and invites customers to view the sample in the storefront window.
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Miss Moody
Local Boys Star in Big Victory
Three South Haven youths led Staunton Military Academy to a 53 to 0 Thanksgiving win over Augusta Military Academy. Ray Bridges scored four touchdowns and kicked a goal, Leo Hinz and Will Schneeberger contributed, with Schneeberger known as Wee Wee on left guard. Bridges also made a 65 yard punt, and Staunton extended its record to seven wins and one loss. A crowded Turkey Day crowd and two bands accompanied the game.
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South Haven
Ray Bridges
Leo Hinz
Will Schneeberger
Staunton Military Academy
Augusta Military Academy
Staunton
Augusta
Bridges
Hint
Hinz
Schneeberger
Wee Wee
Bill
Fishburne
German submarines reported near West Indies by Providence Journal
The Providence Journal claims authoritative information that two large German submarines are in the West Indies and two more, which left Kiel, escaped British patrols and are en route to join them in the region.
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United Press
Providence
R. J
The
Providence Journal Today
West Indies
Kiel
Steamer Carolina Goes Aground Near Algoma
The Goodrich Line Lake steamer Carolina ran aground off clay banks ten miles north of Algoma Wisconsin in dense fog. The crew is safe and there were no passengers aboard.
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United Press
Algoma
Wis
Goodrich Line
Carolina
Here
Equity leaders sentenced in mail fraud case at Atlanta
United Press report from Indianapolis states James A. Everett, former president of the American Society of Equity and Farmers Society of Equity, and his son Sibley A. Everett received 18 month sentences in a federal prison in Atlanta after pleading guilty to using the mails to defraud.
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United Press
Indianapolis
James A. Everett
American Society of Equity
Farmers Society of Equity
Sibley A. Everett
Atlanta
Thunderstorm Drenches South Haven Today
South Haven experienced a lively thunderstorm shortly after noon with heavy rain, bright lightning and loud thunder, recalling storms from last spring and summer in a brief, vivid downpour.
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South Haven
Senate and House Contributions Listed for Peace Palace
The record notes Senate funds totaling 893,687 50 and House funds at 1,315,760 25. It also lists a contribution toward The Hague Peace Palace expenses of 1,045 25 among the items needed.
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Senate
House
Peace Palace
The
Hague
War Fronts Today Move Near Bucharest
United Press dispatch notes German artillery reportedly bombarding Bucharest from eleven miles distant. Berlin claimed near ten miles from the city with German forces in position. Petrograd reported defender retirement while Macedonian front saw a Berlin claim of easy Allied repulse. Paris spoke of a hill north of Kalistra captured and Athens remained calm after Constantine’s agreement to surrender eight batteries of field guns.
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United Press
Bucharest
Copenhagen
Berlin
Carl W. Ackerman
Petrograd
Paris
Kalistra
Athens
Constantine
Health Topics at Scott Club Tuesday Health Day
Program for Dec. 5 at the Scott Club outlines Health Day with talks on public health factors led by Mrs. W. H. Snyder and Miss Jean Wilson reading by Mrs. S. P. Wilson. A paper on medical inspection from the Reciprocity Bureau is read by Mrs. Wicksall, and music is provided by Mrs. Myrtle Lull. Visitors pay ten cents.
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Scott Club
W. H. Snyder
Jean Wilson
S. P. Wilson
Reciprocity Bureau
The
State Federation
Wicksall
Myrtle Lull
Regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters in Widnes
A regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters is set for Wednesday evening with officer elections on the agenda. A pot luck supper at 6 30 PM will follow and all Sisters and their families are urged to attend.
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Pythian Sisters
C B Spelman Visits Covert On Business
C B Spelman traveled to Covert today for a planned business engagement, meeting local officials and reviewing ongoing negotiations. The visit included discussions on strategic opportunities and potential partnerships in the region.
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C. B. Spelman
Congress Opens as Bills Seek to Cut Cost of Living
Washington reports the opening of Congress with proposals aimed at lowering the cost of living. Rep. Fitzgerald urged four plans including food embargoes and regulation of cold storage. Others pushed price controls, wheat embargo, and a virtual food dictatorship with export ban.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Rep
Fitzgerald
Farr
Pennsylvania
London
New York
House
Clark
Senate
Wilson
Great Pianist Ossip Gabrilowitsch in Ann Arbor
Ossip Gabrilowitsch, born in 1878 St. Petersburg, will perform in Hill Auditorium on December 12. The renowned pianist and conductor, praised for warmth and technical mastery, has studied with Rubinstein and Leschetizky and gained global acclaim through European and American tours.
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Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Hill Auditorium
Ann Arbor
America
St. Petersburg
Anton Rubinstein
Victor Tolstoff
St. Petersburg Conservatory
Rubinstein
Gabrilowitsch
Vienna
Leschetizky
Europe
Social Neighbors Club to Meet for Christmas Plans
The Social Neighbors Club of Packard will meet with Mrs. J. J. Hewitt Thursday December 7 to plan for Christmas.
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Social Neighbors’ Club of
Packard
J. J. Hewitt
South Haven Camp to Hold Annual Meeting and Elections
South Haven Camp Modern Woodmen of America will hold its annual meeting and election of officers Tuesday evening December 5 with initiation and payment arrangements noted.
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South Haven
Modern Wood Men of America
England 10 Reconstruction of Government Reported
United Press reports from London on December 4 say Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons a reconstruction of the government. He vowed no shift from wartime policy and continued the aim to subdue German militarism and defend Belgian neutrality. Indications pointed to a broad cabinet shakeup rather than a small power convoy. Many believed David Lloyd George pressured the crisis by seeking a compact war cabinet.
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Edward L. Keen
United Press Staff Co
United Press
London
England
Asquith
House of Commons
Belgium
Byth
da Lloyd-George
Reducing Wrong Addresses in Mail Delivery
An effort to relieve the postal service of the burden of incompletely addressed mail. Delays arise from missing street or room numbers and city street names. The note explains issues at intersections without corner location and urges complete accurate addresses for prompt delivery.
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N. E
N. W
Albany Man's Death Sentence Commuted to Life
Charles F. Stielow, condemned for the March 1915 murder of farmer Charles D. Phelps, had his electric chair sentence changed to life imprisonment by Gov. Whitman after a confession by Erwin King claimed King, not Stielow, killed Phelps. The governor cited possible innocence and prior reprieves.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles F. Stielow
Charles D. Phelps
West Shelby
Orleans County
Gov
Whitman
Stielow
Phelps
Margaret Wolcott
Court of Appeals
Erwin King
King
Michigan Gleaners Meet in Grand Rapids This December
The annual Michigan Gleaners gathering will take place in Grand Rapids on December 6 and 7. Detroit figure John Livingstone will give the opening address on the morning of December 7.
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Grand * Rapids
The
Michigan Gleaners
Grand Rapids
John Livingstone
Detroit
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Ize
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Equity
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hugh E. Smith
God
Jesus Christ
P. R. Norton
Wendall Dickerson
Mr. Norton
Conlens
AIM
SOOK
Social Neighbors’ Club
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Kibbie
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