Senate to push laws to curb coal shortages
Washington reports a Senate manufacturers committee investigation into coal shortages expands with proposals to regulate interstate coal transport and require more supply. Three legislative options aim to curb abuses by railroads and lessees, including prohibiting movement of certain coal and possible government control of mines. Fuel Administrator Garfield to testify as hearings extend into Pennsylvania coal fields.
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These Last Deaths in the War Chronicle
The Boston Herald reflects on sorrow as casualty lists grow and the nation celebrates victory. Families hear the names of the dead and wounded, feeling pride in heroism yet mourning the sudden loss loved ones faced before the cloud lifts.
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Indorse Lloyd George's Views on War Indemnities
Paris papers endorse Premier Lloyd George's Newcastle address demanding Germany pay the war cost to capacity. La Liberte proposes a special German debt above all German loans to fund indemnities and urges allied control of German finances for years.
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Corporate Communion for Woman's Auxiliary at Holy Trinity
On the first Sunday in Advent Episcopal women are called to unite in prayer with corporate communion. The Woman's Auxiliary will hold services at the Church of the Holy Trinity at 7:30 and 11 o'clock.
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Pennsylvania troops in action across American WWI battles
General March states 170000 troops return in December. Troops fought at Chateau Thierry on July 15 and joined Allied offensives, crossed Ourcq on July 28, and stood at Vesle on August 6. They helped push German forces September 4–7 and remained active west of the Meuse at the armistice. trained at Camp Hancock, with the 79th Liberty Division from DC and Maryland training at Camp Meade, finishing August 1 and fighting in the Argonne forest by September 26.
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Americans Should Show Humility After World War I
The piece contrasts American casualties with Britain France and other nations, arguing the United States should not rush to pressure allies or claim decisive insight. It calls for restraint, patience, and helpful support, noting the heavy costs borne by others before U.S. full engagement.
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Big Oysters In The Nile From Ohio State Journal
Government engineers digging from Boulac to Ghezirch for bridge piers unearthed the remains of an old building bearing numerous giant Nile oysters. Some shells appear as Aetheria Nilotica, traces found across Egypt above the Nile’s current level. Nile oysters relate to Nile crabs and the reverse-wound lanistes snail. Edibility remains uncertain.
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Praised Our YMCA in Italy Slogan Misread
Professor S H Clark of the University of Chicago, just back from Italy, recounts an Italian brigade praising the American YMCA saying "Imka" and mishearing it as a word for fine. The speaker clarified the Italians were praising the YMCA in quarters, revealing how language quirks shaped wartime gratitude.
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Stock Market Ends With Strong Close After Short Covering
A New York session saw brisk short covering lift many stocks, though early in the day the list held steady. Marine preferred rose to 117 3 4 while Studebaker briefly advanced before dropping to a record low, and Southern Pacific fluctuated around 102. Government and railroad bonds remained steady as totals show 261,200 shares traded. The Grain Market in Chicago saw corn lower and oats higher, with various futures and cash closures noted. Bank statement figures reflected declines in loans and deposits, while a Maine factory paused apple canning due to a sugar embargo impact reported by the Kennebec Journal.
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Grip remedy restores Charleston man to health
Lewis Newman of 508 Northland St Charleston West Virginia details his illness with the grip and credits two 60c bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar for his recovery. He calls it the best remedy for grip he ever used.
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Missing New York to Boston Ticket Mystery Deepens
Boston reports explore the fall River steamer Priscilla disappearance of a 31 year old woman from Hampton Virginia. A New York to Boston boat rail ticket marked H Holden and a Newport letter post were found among her effects. Advertisements and notices link Dorothy Armstrong to the case as authorities seek the missing traveler.
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Stupid Stockmen Cattle Losses Warned By Forecast
A San Antonio Express note says cattle died from cold exposure in a previous wave, which could have been saved if owners followed the weather bureau forecast. In New York the Sub Treasury was a debtor at the Clearing House by 1,637,644 with Exchange at 725,252,803 and Balances at 74,825,253. A Woman's Auxiliary Y M C A special meeting is set for Monday at 3 pm in the parlors.
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Beer and wine stops making tomorrow
Washington reports that beer and wine production must cease tomorrow. A four member committee discussed extending production to May 1 but chose not to alter the president's earlier order. The May 1 date is tied to the wartime prohibition rider to the emergency food stimulation bill passed by Congress and signed by the president.
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Wesleyan Demobilization Starts with Alumni Secretary
Demobilization of the Wesleyan S A T C begins with physicals on December 4 for the first discharge group expected around December 10. Discharged men receive certificates and government equipment returns, while groups 1 2 and 3 outline home return, undecided civilians, and continuing students under military jurisdiction through December 20.
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New York City
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Open Counsel Seymour Wadsworth Refutes Misquotations
Seymour Wadsworth addresses a Hartford paper via the Evening Press, denying driving 300 miles daily by noting 300 kilometers equates to about 180 miles and disputing claims of long front line time and four or five cars used. He states only two or three cars were damaged beyond repair from May 23 to mid September, with one captured and destroyed.
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Evening Press
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The Black Stone serial tale by George Gibbs
A new serial adventure from George Gibbs unfolds in modern times filled with adventure, love, intrigue, and wartime tension. The tale promises gripping plot turns and continues next Sunday in the New York American-adv. 3011.
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