Mystery in Washington as Wong case draws police
Washington detectives probe the killing of Dr. T. T. Wong chief of the Chinese educational mission to the United States and two George Washington University students whose bodies were found at their Mount Pleasant home amid a broad report of urban crime and national tension.
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American Casualties and Prisoners in France totals 40 709 deaths
Official tables released by General March show about 56 592 dead missing and prisoners for 30 divisions. Some 29 prisoners remained in Germany as of January 8 with 4 800 returned and 318 died in captivity. Marine deaths add 1 551 for a final count near 40 709.
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Debate Over Treatment of National Guard Officers in World War I
Rep Gallivan of Massachusetts reads a 40 officer wounded letter alleging medical officers labeled fit officers as unfit to replace regulars. The letter claims General Leonard Wood was sidelined after visiting the front and unfairly treated, sparking questions about who ordered his restriction.
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Southern Congressmen to Discuss Cotton Acreage
Washington reports a planned Southern push to cut cotton acreage and hold all crops until 35 cents a pound, discussed at a joint Senate House agriculture committees meeting led by Senators Smith and Sheppard and Representatives Heflin Lee Jaceway Candler and Young. Heflin says demand exceeds supply by 6 million bales and prices may rise to 40 cents after peace terms are signed.
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War Revenue Bill Reaches Final Agreement in Congress
Congress reunites on the war revenue bill as senate and house conferees reach complete agreement. The plan taxes about 6 billion dollars this year and 4 billion annually thereafter. Tax rate adjustments are settled though the enactment date remains uncertain with President Wilson absent.
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Million Mark Passed in Army Demobilization
Washington announces demobilization has passed the million mark with 6,1237 officers and 952,411 men discharged. Of the officers 2,444 were on duty in Washington. General March notes generals are being discharged from the war organization and 33 generals have received honorable discharge.
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New Plans for Stimulation by Labor Department
The Department of Labor reports worsening unemployment and growing labor surpluses nationwide as war plants shift to peace. It cites two key measures: using real estate mortgages as collateral for federal home loan banks to unlock up to 2 billion dollars for builders, and immediate government payment of claims from rescinded war contracts. A bill on the former may be introduced in Congress, with the latter pending in the Senate.
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Unexpected Obstacles Delay War Revenue Bill Progress
Washington reports new and unexpected obstacles to the long delayed war revenue bill. Senate and House settle minor disputes but postpone final action as conferees submit a revised draft. A compromise amendment would pay $50 bonuses to enlisted men and nurses and $200 to officers upon discharge, including those already discharged.
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Wilson Presses Clear Stand on Germany Colonies
Paris reports President Wilson told delegates he would not accept division of Germanys colonies among powers and then back a league of nations. He urged a compromise acceptable to the American viewpoint, warning against a peace of loot and tying colonial fate to broader security aims.
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End of U S Coal Price Controls Under Garfield Order
Washington announces that all price control over coal and coke will end with a blanket order by Fuel Administrator Garfield. Zone regulations and most fuel distribution rules, and many Lever Act oil and natural gas regulations, are rescinded as war measures.
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Wilson victory immense but proposal modified
London dispatch reports Japan formally accepted the internationalization of colonies, signaling a major diplomatic win for President Wilson. The Paris Daily Mail correspondent notes Wilson won an immense victory but was compelled to modify his original proposals to some extent.
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