Red Cross Enrolment Tops Half of Members
Washington December 23 Approximately 14 000 000 members had joined by 60 percent of chapters when the Christmas roll call ended tonight National headquarters reports show If the rate continues the total may exceed 26 000 000 Weather and influenza slow the drive in many areas prompting some chapters to carry on through Christmas Eve Officials said final reports should arrive within a week The Central division leads with over 4 000 000 members and the Atlantic division follows with more than 2 000 000
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Washington
American Red Cross
Atlantic
Richfield Man Killed in Auto Accident East of City
Fletcher Mial, 29, of Richfield, died in a single vehicle crash eight miles east of Richfield when his automobile veered off the road and rolled over several times. He was driving a 100 mile wagon from Richfield at the time.
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Richfield
Fletcher Mialden
Richfleul
Bia
Nielsen
Richfield P Lam
Decisive Battle Fought In Russia Reported
An official dispatch from the Russian embassy in Washington says Bolshevik forces on the Ekaterinburg front were decisively defeated by loyal Russians. Bolsheviks retreat north toward Perm as the campaign aims to unite loyal districts in Russia and Siberia. substantial war booty and equipment were captured and Koshack troops under Atoman Doutoff sought to submit to Admiral Kolchak’s authority.
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Warhington
Ekaterinburg
Ruesien
Omak
Perm
Russia
Siberia
Attoman Doutoff
Orenburg
Semenoff
Avdairal Kolchak
Ditator
Demand for Credit and Postwar Finance Conditions
London dispatch notes a rising demand for credit amid reconstruction. The report, prepared by a committee led by R. V. W. Vassar Smith of Lloyd's Bank, assesses how much capital is available and whether trade and industry can meet postwar financial needs. It emphasizes reservoir capacity as a key factor in financing recovery.
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Hnanelsi
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Lloyd's Bask
Permanent Christmas trees urged as memorials nation wide
Washington December 24 The American Forestry Association urges permanent community Christmas trees as memorials for service members of World War I. Acting New Jersey state forester P. Wither says such trees foster local unity and public recognition of patriotic duty. The idea, adopted nationwide, aims to replace disposable trees with durable plantings in suitable sites. Spain seeks Gibraltar trade proposals to Britain for strategic reasons. Madrid plans to discuss with Allies and propose Gibraltar transfer, offering Cueta as exchange in hoped peace terms.
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American Forestry Association
P. Wither
New Jersey
American Posestry Association
the Association
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Spain
Gibraltar
Vail
Tremier Tomanones
Darla
Confey
Yaa America
Saqte
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Strait
Great Britain
Cueda
Wilrfari
President Wilson to Visit American Forces in Chaumont
President Wilson plans to visit American army headquarters at Chaumont then England, leaving Paris late tomorrow and returning after New Year. He will share Christmas dinner with troops, review them, and deliver a prepared address before traveling by train to Calais and crossing to Dover then London for engagements through the following Tuesday.
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Calais
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London
Prohibition Enters Montana at Midnight Amid Reflections
Helena dispatch notes statewide prohibition takes effect December 21, ending the saloon era. The piece recalls saloons as social hubs for miners, cowboys, tradesmen, and gunplay, with bartenders, gamblers, dance halls, and musical machines forming a now-fading landscape. Many smaller saloons will switch to soft drinks or meals, while larger brewers may pivot to other products.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Amitwan
Try Making Your Own Cough Remedy
A reader shares instructions for a homemade cough syrup using Pinex and sweeteners claiming it beats store bought remedies. The ad touts quick relief for throat irritation and bronchial conditions, with assurances of guaranteed satisfaction.
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Eama
Norway
Money Prom
Wayne
Leave Areas for Americans Leave Areas for Americans Tours
France November 14 Nearly all five districts in France designated as leave areas for American soldiers are famed summer watering places. Grand hotels once frequented by wealthy travelers now shelter servicemen on leave after front-line duty. Casinos and attractions tied to these hotels or run for tourists have been taken over by the Army. Y M C A programs are shown in operation in each area: Savoy at Aix-les-Bains with Chamgery and Charles-Isc-Kans. Two Trimany at St. Malo Paramen and Dinard. Three Auvergne at La Bourboule and Mont Dore. Four Dauphiny with Grenoble and resorts Uriage and Allevard. Five Ardeche at Vals-les-Bains.
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Tours
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Franca
Tourlaia
Almecica
Bi. C. jAn
Arena
Athem
Thenrattwn
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Aix-les-Bancs
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Auvergne
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Dauphiny
Grenoble
Uriage
Allevard
Switzerland
Ardeche
Vala-lea- Bains
Admiralty to Receive Wilson in Cross-Channel Visit
In Caiaix on December 23 President Wear will depart for a cross channel reception aboard an admiralty controlled vessel possibly the Pride. The crossing will be escorted by British destroyers seaplanes and by Vice Admiral Sir Roger J. Kayes with no American crews aboard though the U S military will participate through attaches in a diplomatic role.
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Wear
France
Caiaix
Uritisn Sdrair
Alty
Tratt
Prighton
Metin
Woman Burned in Gasoline Blast at Mingham
Mrs Vincengo Ageant, 36, was severely burned today in a gasoline explosion while attempting to start a fire with Raseline. She was rushed to Dr Atraup's hospital in critical condition.
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Mingham
Vincengo Ageant
Atraup
Poslam Heal for Eczema and Skin Relief
An advertisement extols Poslam for eczema and eruptions, claiming quick relief from itching and cooling effects. It urges home use and promises no harm, offering a free sample from Emergency Laboratories at 243 West 47th Street, New York City.
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West 47Th SL
New York City
Casualty List From American Expeditionary Force
The casualty list reports members of the American Expeditionary Force killed in action wounded and missing. Names include Private Bernard Armatrond Sweetwater Idaho Private Ray V Madsen Clackat at Maho and others. Sergeants Floyd Samrlek and John D Patton are listed among wounded and missing in action with ranks and hometowns cited.
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Brenard Armatrond
Sweetwater
Idaho
Ray V. Madsen
Clacktaat
Maho
World War I Casualties and Missing in Action List
The report lists casualties from the American Expeditionary Forces including killed in action died of wounds missing in action and various degrees of wounded. Names and locations span Idaho Wyoming Utah Nevada and South Dakota with ranks from Corporals to Privates and officers such as Lieutenant Randolph L. Esmay and Lieutenant Edward B. Center.
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Chilly
Idaho
Alvin OU. Clark
Eagle
Fletcher Cullen
Tolse
Euphraine T. Tevierman
Nea Perce
Maha
Hans van Mark
Torrington
Wyo
Ted
Deere
S.eseer
Tereseereiees Bay
Harry
Snively
Gooding
Dang
Jamey
Robinson
Nampa
George N. Croft
Heyturn
Yale
Edward B. Center
Evanston
Randolph L. Esmay
Douglas
Wyoming
Benjamin M. Hoe
Galt
Lake City
Utah
Karl M. Crown
Sandy
Heascao Fippin
Gillette
Richard K. Kniggs
Files
Ida
Tony D. Catsedemas
Kenilworth
William Harris
Sweetwater
W. Darton Jr
Pocatello
Daha
Jos
Jarmen
Kayaville
Clarence Ti
Boater
Thermopolis
Wryouaing
Eugene Frow
Hooper
Leander
Lorentzson
Wallaee
Charles I Stainey
Parley St. Sorenson
Drop
Mae
Eckman Laboratory Ad Promotes Caleerby Health Builder
An old advertisement claims Eckman Laboratory and Philadet Manufacturers offer Eckman's Alteva with a product called Caleerby to remove warning coughs and colds. It touts strength to combat illness and highlights druggist availability.
Bomb maker is under arrest in Milwaukee case
Dominick Costerello, charged by his wife with making and placing the bomb that killed ten detectives and one woman at Milwaukee central police station on November 24 1917, has been arrested in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Local authorities will send for extradition to bring him back. The bomb was found near an Italian church in the Third ward and timed to explode during a church meeting that evening. The device was brought to the central station by a messenger and exploded while being examined in the dye room.
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Wis
Dominick Costerello
Milwaukee Central
Lancaster
Costerella
Third Ward
Dyes
German Order To Leave Alsace In 1914 Turmoil
Paris reports Baron von Bulach, ex Alsace secretary of state, ordered from Strassburg and to retire to Baden. Baron Zorn von Holach, Alsace-Lorraine secretary during the Zabern affair, saw officers acquitted amid public outrage. governor general Wedel and others resigned. Classified ads hint follow-up.
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Alsace
Strassburg
Baden
Baron Zorn von Holach
Alsace-Lorraine
Tim Tenant Taren von Porstner
Reichstag
Alsadttans
von Wedel
Ee Mead
Christmas in Rhine Camps in Coblenz Area
Christmas packages for the American army of occupation arrived from home and were distributed from railheads to eight divisions. The quartermaster and Red Cross provided chocolate pastry and gifts. every officer’s mess and company received a Christmas tree. Soldiers cut many trees, and the Y.M.C.A. supplied decorations. The Kulgitte branch plans to gift extras, with gum and candy. Arrangements include morning distribution and afternoon entertainments. Goose, ducks, chickens, roast pig and ash will be served. meat purchases from Germans are restricted, but trading soap and foods may secure native products. Salvation Army begins baking doughnuts. civilians plan a festive celebration with extra supplies. Weather forecast cloudy for Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Atantie
American Army of Occupation
Quartermaster's Department
American Red Cross
Kulgitte
Columbus
Étra Amokes
Lagos
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