Secretary Daniels Reviews War Conditions and Navy Progress
Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee that the navy is building 424 capital and other vessels while merchants need gun crews. He praised Allied coordination, noted submarine chasers as necessary though not a guaranteed weapon, and spoke of progress in naval aviation hampered by factory limits. He described merchant ships as a school for gunners and commended sailors serving as armed guards in submarine zones. In a separate matter, manufacturers testified that war needs spurred multi‑million dollar precautions and supported the switch to a higher grade rifle ammunition for government orders.
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House
Daniels
United States Navy
Washington
Senate Committee
War Department
French Vessel Sunk by German Sub in Mediterranean
Paris dispatch reports the old French cruiser Chateau Renauld used as a transport torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean on December 14. The attacking submarine was later sunk and its crew perished.
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Paris
Chateau Renauld
Mediterranean Sea
Old Fashioned Turkey Dinner Endorsed for Christmas
Washington officials report the Food Administrator endorses the traditional Christmas feast of turkey, goose, and vegetables to conserve red meats and fats and other war foods during wartime.
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Washington
Alaska Red Cross Drive Promises Strong Alaska Support
Telegrams from Juneau Sitka and Seattle report Alaska will do its duty in the Red Cross Christmas drive. B M Behrends replies that Alaska will turn in a large membership to show loyalty and patriotism in the war effort. Sitka notes immediate steps to aid the drive.
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2. M. Behrends
Red Cross
Juneau
Seattle
Alaska
United States
A. B. Stewart
Washington
Sitka
B. M. Behrends
Women Vote Likely Carry In Congress
Washington December 19 a test vote on the House amendment to the constitution for woman suffrage showed seven votes above the two thirds needed. The motion referred the suffrage resolution to the new women’s suffrage committee as urged by suffragettes, rather than to the committee on elections.
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Washington
Woman's Suffrage Committee
Committee On Elections
Paper mill owners refuse to arbitrate employees strike
The mediation commission says its efforts to settle the Oregon City paper mill strike failed as paper company officials refused to arbitrate. The statement was made public today in Portland.
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Portland
Ore
Mediation Commission
Oregon City
Indian's Casket Is Red, White and Blue
The body of William John, a 20 year old Indian drowned in the Hoquiam river, was buried at Chenoi se Creek in a casket of red white and blue. The undertakers used a broadcloth casket in national colors as the Indians declared John a patriot who loved his country and should be buried with the national colors.
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Hoquiam
William John
Hoquiam River
Chenoise Creek
Undertaking Company
John
Empire in the News Al the Time When it Is News
A retrospective look at how The Empire theme dominates headlines across days and issues, reflecting media framing and recurring narratives. The piece traces patterns in coverage, noting recurring figures, institutions, and events that shape public discourse.
Teutons Press Forward in Italian Campaign Near Venice
German forces press hard against Italian defenses in Northern Italy. Monte Solarolo center of fighting as attackers push toward the Venetian plains between the Piave and Bretna rivers. Heavy losses reported in the western Bretna river mountains as assaults continue.
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Associated Press
Italy
Piave
Bretna
Monte Solarola
Teutons
Frank Gotch Funeral Attended by Governor Harding
Humboldt Indiana reports the burial of wrestling legend Frank Gotch yesterday with Governor William H. Harding in attendance at the funeral held in the city.
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Frank Gotch
Humboldt, In
William H. Harding
Coal Miners Set Christmas Day and New Year Off
In Indianapolis on December 19 the United Mine Workers of America urged coal miners to take only Christmas and New Year’s Day as holidays instead of a fortnight, to maintain maximum coal output.
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Invianapolis
United Mine Workers’ of America Organization
Chaplin Mustaches Banned for British Soldiers
London officials review facial hair rules in the London district. Command orders officers to wear either full Chaplin style mustaches or none, replacing the existing fashionable adornment of soldiers.
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London
Charley Chaplin
Congress to adjourn next Tuesday for holidays
Washington lawmakers will adjourn next Tuesday until January for the holiday recess, pausing Senate and House activities as the session pauses through year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
German air raid on London kills and injures many
London reports between 16 and 20 German aeroplanes raided England last night, killing and wounding 70 in London and five elsewhere. Raiders split into five groups aiming for the city. five machines reached London while one was dropped in the Channel. Weather favored the raid and British guns and airmen responded immediately.
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London
England
English Channel
Seattle Military Quarantine to Be Lifted Soon
Seattle officials report the military quarantine against the city will end soon after Chief of Police Warren met with Gen. Irons at Camp Lewis. Irons was informed of cleanup progress and urged to grant Seattle a Christmas present by rescinding the order. The general expressed satisfaction with the work accomplished.
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Seattle
Warren
Irons
Camp Lewis
Floods Abate. Seattle Trains Still Grounded
December 19 report notes the Northwest recovering from severe wintry storms. No trains are running from Seattle city to the south or east as bridges remain down and numerous mudslides are observed. Floods are abating but transit remains disrupted.
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Seattle City
Seattle
Northwest
Stock Quotations Report From New York
Alaska Gold closes at 1 percent, American Zine 11 percent, Butte and Superior 13 percent, Chino 35 percent, Nevada 16 percent, Ray 20 percent, Utah Copper 70 percent in New York quotations dated December 19.
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New York
Alaska
Butte & Superior
Chino
Nevada
Ray
Utah
Moran to box Willard for Red Cross benefit
Chicago promoter announces a charity boxing match between Frank Moran and Jesse Willard to raise funds for the Red Cross. Event aims to support relief efforts with proceeds directed to the organization.
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Chicago
Frank Moran
Jesse Willard
Red Cross
Gunnison Takes Federal Food Administrator Post in Alaska
Judge Royal A. Gunnison was sworn in as Federal Food Administrator for Alaska after President Wilson appointment on Hoover recommendation. Offices will operate from Seward Building in Juneau. L. L. Harding named Secretary. Alaska aims for voluntary citizen cooperation to conserve food and curb speculation and waste. Hoover cites strong territorial interest and anticipates threefold goal in guiding trade and eliminating abuses.
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Royal A. Gunnison
Territory
Alaska
Wilson
U. S
Herbert C. Hoover
Food Administration
Seward Building
Juneau
L. L. Harding
United
United States Food Administration
Washington
Hoover
Prisoners Offer to Knit Socks and Sweaters for Soldiers
Helena Montana December 19. Prisoners at the state penitentiary express willingness to knit socks and sweaters for troops in France if the Red Cross supplies the materials. The state would buy two knitting machines if material is provided.
Tracey Indicted for Plot to Burn Timber in Olympia Reserve
Seattle reports Thomas Tracey, member of the I W W order, indicted by a grand jury for conspiring to burn timber in the Olympia forest reservation after an Everett riots acquittal. Three companions have been convicted. Tracey remains at large.
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Seattle
Thomas Tracey
the & W. W. Order
Everett
Olympia Forest
Tracey
Cattle in Holland Die From Nuts in the Shell
Dec 19 London report notes fodder shortages in Holland forcing farmers to feed cattle nuts in the shell. Result is numerous cattle deaths and a large share of livestock health seriously affected. Washington Congress adjourns until Jan 3 after noon recess.
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Holland
London
Washington
Congress
Government Seeks Quarters Plan for Washington Buildings
The public buildings commission proposes over 58 million dollars for land and permanent structures to house Washington departments. Current rentals exceed 1 million annually as war activity boosts government personnel. A general building plan outlines additions to existing facilities to address the growing housing needs for thousands of federal employees.
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Washington
Washington City
Congress
Public Buildings’ Commission
Profits in Drugs to Be Limited by FTC
Washington Dec 19 The Federal Trade Commission is limiting profits on licenses for drugs manufactured in the United States using German patents to curb high wartime prices.
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Trade Commission
Washington
Feedral Trade Commission
New York Food Administration Plans Wheat Savings
New measures outlined by the food administration aim to save more than 16 million bushels of wheat in the current crop year. The regulations, issued to flour millers by the milling division, detail steps to cut consumption and boost efficiency across the industry.
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New York
The
Food Administration
Smlling Division
Wheat crop disappoints despite record sowing
Department of Agriculture reports winter wheat in the current year has the lowest condition on record despite the largest acreage sown in the country. Forecasts for December 1 put production at about 540 million bushels from 42 million acres, marking a disappointing yield given the high planted area.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Steamer Movements and Mail Information
North Bound City of Seattle arrives with mail tonight at 10. Jefferson sails from Seattle tomorrow. Southbound Sailings include Princess Sophia tomorrow morning City of Seattle Friday morning and Alaska tomorrow near noon.
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Seattle
Jefferson
Princess Sophia
Alaska
Shakeup in the British Army Under Consideration
London reports from The Times and Mail front correspondents question the appointment of a supreme commander over Allied forces as impracticable. They acknowledge it would satisfy the French but say the British are disappointed for not consenting and fear the plan will fail.
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London
Times and Mail
Issimo
Haig reshuffles headquarters staff in latest move
London December 19 dispatch says General Haig, commander in chief of the British forces, is making important changes in his headquarters staff. The staff had remained largely unchanged since he took supreme command. The alteration comes as part of a broader wartime reorganization.
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London
Haig
Élgpatch
Times
General Sarrail Recalled. Gen Guilleme Commands Macedonian Front
London dispatch reports General Sarrail, Allied commander on the Macedonian front since the Allied base's establishment, has been recalled. He is succeeded by General Guilleme, identified as a French officer.
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London
Sarrail
Guilleme
French Citizens to Erect Monument to Our Soldiers
Lorraine citizens plan a monument for Corporal Gresham and Privates Hay and Enright, first AEF casualties in France, per a letter to Pittsburg Mayor Armstrong from the Prefect of Lorraine. The note places their burial near the Lorraine town.
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Pittsburg
Lorraine
France
Gresham
Hay
Enright
Armstrong
Vaudeville Request for Lightless Night Exemption Denied
Washington December 19 The fuel administrator denies requests by vaudeville companies for exemption from lightless night restrictions arguing patriotic service does not justify the exemption The ruling affects vaudeville tours seeking to operate under wartime power curbs nationwide.
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Washington
Alaska Steamship Fleet Heads South for Christmas Rush
Five vessels from the Alaska Steamship Company carry nearly 10,000 tons of copper and other Alaskan goods as they sail toward Seattle. The ships Redondo Juneau Alaska Valdez and Skagway race to reach port before Christmas with crews and passengers eager for holiday reunions. Skagway due Christmas day.
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Seattle
Alaska Steamship Company
Redondo
Juneau
Alaska
Valdez
Skagway
Art Experts Hear From Germans On Treasured Works
A Berlin dispatch to the Rheinische Westfälische Zeitung deplores Italian art destruction during the retreat. It says many treasures were saved by art experts with the German army and stored in safe locations.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Rheinische Westfallische Zeitung
Essen
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