German Methods Exposed as Munitions Workers Leave
Senate testimony cites German and Austro-Hungarian efforts to foment strikes among U S munitions workers. An estimated 8 000 000 workers left plants as a result. Evidence links Hans Lebeau bureau to German funded agitation with agents directing labor protests from New York and letters implicating German officials in pressuring loyalty to the fatherland.
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A Bruce
Department of Pustice
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Ers
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Conto
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Bieleski
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New York
Lebeau
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
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Theodore Otto
Allentown
Otto
Prince Hatsfield
Bernard Ridder
Staats Zeitung
Captain von Papen
Ridder
Navy Needs Quarter Billion for 1919 Budget
Secretary Daniels testified before the House appropriations committee that the navy will require a deficiency appropriation of 250 million dollars in 1919. Despite armistice price cuts, higher labor and material costs, and planned shipbuilding and maintenance, bureau chiefs said further funding is essential to modernize and staff the fleet.
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Daniels
House Appropriations Committee
Navy Department
Congress
To Reveal Documents From Berlin Imperial Office
Government announces publication of all sealed documents from Berlin to determine Kaiser culpability for the war. After examination, Germany will summon those deemed responsible to a tribunal for defense and punishment. Dispatch reported via Frankfurt Zeitung and radio from Berne.
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Washington
Imperial Foreign Office
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
French High Commission
Berne
Germany
Untermyer Denies German Government Ties
New York, Dec 9. Samuel Untermyer issued a strong denial that he ever served as agent or in any capacity for the German government. He said his 1916 suggestion to Dr Heinric Albert, the German embassy’s commercial attaché, about acquiring arts in a New York newspaper was a purely personal negotiation. He added that as early as 1911 he and friends explored the idea of controlling a metropolitan journal with Dr Albert showing interest.
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New York
Samuel Untermyer
Heinric Albert
Auto Drivers Held In Naugatuck Death Cases
Coroner John Monzani reports two drivers, Emil Flugrat of West Cheshire and Alfredo Lenoci of Bridgeport, held responsible for deaths in Waterbury incident. Elsie Reith of Waterbury and Michael Phillips of Naugatuck died when Flugrat’s truck struck and Lenoci’s car dragged a victim. The crashes occurred earlier, with investigation noting Flugrat driving the truck and Lenoci’s vehicle involvement.
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Alfredo Lencci
Bridgeport
Elsie Reith
Michael Phillips
Naugatuck
Flugrat
Reihl
Lenoci
They Also Served
Hartford on December 9 reports Governor Marcus H. Holcomb issued a statement praising Connecticut residents who greeted and honored soldiers and sailors who served, noting effort to remember those kept from the country by war.
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Marcus St. Holcomb
Connecticut
Metal Prices Hold Despite Mixed Trading
Metal prices in New York show readings mostly unchanged with spelter quiet. East St. Louis spot is offered at 835, with December at 25, January at 15, and February and March figures remaining to be stated.
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New York
East St. Louis
Interesting Address by Major Wright at DAR Meeting
The December Wadsworth chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held an event in ees hall with Major Wrightson of Wesleyan delivering a military training address. Reports noted $46.50 to French Orphan Fund, $23 to Red Cross, and large Liberty Loan and mergers sums. the regent formed a delegation committee and endorsed Mrs. George Maynard Miner for national president in 1950. A January 4th special meeting was set, with attendees including Mrs. Henry L. Harrison as a magazine committee speaker and tributes to Major Wrightson and choir.
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New Haven
American Monthly
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United States
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Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Twins Walk Off War Front Arm and Arm
New York dispatch reports Ray and Samuel Campbell of the 111th Infantry arrived aboard the Sierra from France. The Illinois soldiers, twins, served together in the Verdun sector, were wounded by the same shell, lay in the same hospitals, were discharged the same day, returned to action together, endured gas exposure, and walked ashore arm in arm.
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New York
Ray
Samuel Campbell
111Th Infantry
Illinois
Sierra
France
Samuel
Verdun
Should Take His Wealth
William Hohenhzollern ranks among the world’s wealthiest men with holdings in Krupp plants German banks and multiple industries. He reportedly controls timber tracts in the United States and Canada worth 10 million dollars through trustees. The piece speculates on his possible penalties for crimes and argues stripping wealth would aid widows and orphans harmed by his lust for power.
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Chicago Evening Post
William Hohenhzollern
Krupp
Germany
United States
Canada
Must Shoot Out Bolshevism Says Taft
Ex President William Howard Taft urged fighting Bolshevism and sending forces to Russia to establish a constituent assembly and representative government. He spoke at the Investment Bankers Association in Atlantic City, addressing the peace table as the means to implement policy. The International League convened in New York amid wartime strain and postwar uncertainty for 1919 season prospects.
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Atlantic City
N. J
William Howard Taft
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Russia
International League
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Biltmore
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Chicago Market Close Notation for Grains and Provisions
Chicago on December 9 reported corn futures up 1-2 to 2 cents at close with December 1331-2 and March 136. Oats rose 1-2 to 4 cents with December 73 and January 72 7-8. Park January 48.50, May 44.30. Lard December 26.33, January 26.30, May 25.35. Ribs January 25.75, May 24.79.
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Chicago
Oy Park
Is It Awful in Munition Factories Overalls Spark Attitude
A Marion Star item notes a mother asking what the matter is as she observes her daughters earning wages in munition factories. The women now earn enough to buy clothes yet must wear overalls as required uniform, reflecting work attire and social expectations of the era.
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Indianapolis Star
Clearing House Statement in New York Dec 9 figures
Sub-treasury debit 3 950 450 excanzes 474 379 449 balances 70 370 335 reported for the day in New York. The brief financial update lists totals and debits across the clearing house system.
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Clearing House
New York
Treasury
Stock Quotations Lightly Advancing on Opening
The New York stock market opened briskly with external buying. Railroads led gains with St Louis and San Francisco at 17 1/8 and Missouri Pacific up. Steel common rose to 97 3/8, Crucible 11 1/2 higher, Marine preferred 114 1/4. Distillers Securities up 15 8 to 49 3/4. Afternoon activity dull with mixed moves. American Can rose near 1 to 46 5/8 as capital torches weighed market.
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Missouri Pacific
Steel Common
Bethelchem Steel B
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Studebaker
Crucible
Marine Preferred
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Mexican Petroleum
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Instant relief for stomach upset and indigestion cues
Lumps of undigested food cause pain when the stomach is acidic and gassy. Symptoms include sour stomach heartburn flatulence headache or dyspepsia. The message promises instant relief with no waiting.
Lost spectacles and cuff button in city district
Lost Saturday evening between Grand and Cross streets a pair of gold rim spectacles. Finder please leave at police station. Also lost Friday fold cuff button with initials T F T. Reward. Return to Thos Thompson at 186 Washington.
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Cross Street
Thos. Thompson
Washington
Remember I Remember The House Of My Birth Poem Style
This fragment resembles a reminiscence poem by Thomas Hood reflecting on childhood memories and the house where the speaker was born. It evokes roses violets lilacs flowering trees and the sense of passing days and lost certainty as the speaker contemplates growing older and nearer to death.
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Thomas Hood
Sub Treasury Report Gains From Banks on Saturday
New York December 9 The sub treasury reported a cash net gain of 678000 since Friday and a Saturday gain of 368000 as banks increased reserves.
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Treasury
New York
Sub-Treasury
Preventive and treatment tips for Spanish influenza outcomes
A historical health advisory promoting calm during influenza. It urges avoiding panic and crowds, exercising in fresh air, and using a purgative liver regulator called Pleasant Purgative Pellets. It also prescribes hot lemonade, warm bed rest, and an Anuric tablet regimen, plus simple foods and post illness tonics like Frantic tablets or Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
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Dr. Pierce
Instant Stomach Relief with Pape’s Diapepsin Tablet
A testimonial-style note touts Pape's Diapepsin as an instant cure for indigestion pain gases and acidity. It claims relief from misery in the stomach and emphasizes low cost compared to other drugs.
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Pape
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