Postmaster Burleson Urges Government Ownership of Telephones and Telegraphs
The Postmaster General's annual report advocates government ownership of telephones and telegraphs after the war, integrating them with the postal system to serve the public. It highlights wartime controls, proposes nationwide air mail extensions, rural truck lines, and competitive civil service postmaster appointments, with a 1500000 dollar subway request and a large postal savings balance.
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Queen Mary urges British women to unite for reconstruction
Queen Mary calls on the women of the empire to sustain the spirit of service beyond war. She praises courage and steadfastness shown during conflict, urges education growth, better housing, and a shared effort in resettlement and reconstruction across the country.
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Auditor Held in 5000 Dollar Bail
Edwin S Gee auditor of the war labor board was arrested in Chicago on forging government pay checks. He was brought to Washington and arraigned before U S Commissioner Isaac R Hatt. Held on 5000 bail for hearing on December 16. Assistant U S Attorney Charles Worth leads the prosecution of Gee and co defendants Evelyn Niles and Wilbur D Coan. Investigation of Gees a level irregularities had not been completed.
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Glass Treasury Head Nomination Sparks Ovation in House
Representative Carter Glass of Virginia, chairman of the banking and currency committee, was nominated by President Wilson to be Secretary of the Treasury to succeed McAdoo. The Senate referred the nomination to the banking committee and is expected to confirm. Glass plans to take oath December 16 in Lynchburg Virginia and will resign from Congress after Senate action. He is praised for federal reserve work, defense of the administration, and has two sons in military service.
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Crown Prince Scared by Flu and Nervous in Public
Frederick William of Hohenzollern, living on Weeringen island, is described as fond of oysters and wine yet prone to low moods and anxiety around strangers. He billiards with locals, treats children, and prefers England for private life while fearing Spanish influenza and seeking a life away from Holyland under British favor.
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Bribery probe details Hearst purchase of Washington Times
Senate committee hearings reveal Arthur Brisbane explaining the $375,000 loan from brewers to buy the Washington Times with funds from Feigenspan and related ties to Hearst papers. Brisbane disputes pro German leanings, notes Hearst objected at first, and discusses loan nature, real estate, and political figures like Victor Berger amid ongoing investigations.
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Grain and Live Stock Prices From Baltimore Market Report
The Baltimore market summary lists prices for poultry and livestock including chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, and eggs across regional grades. It also covers creamery products, barley, corn, red and white varieties, and live stock bids for hogs, cattle, veal, and sheep with quoted figures and regional distinctions.
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German Propaganda Probe Highlights Wartime Loans and Alleged Figures
The committee examined Al or Keats of New York over dealings with Dr. Bernard Derkburg and German propagandists. Kontawan faced lengthy questioning about wheat exports to Hungary, Albert’s plan funds, and a proposed 1 million mark purchase of a New York newspaper. A warning article once attributed to Von Wenterth was discussed. witnesses denied meetings with Albert in 1914. The chair directed the examination to continue.
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Du Pont Explosions Kill 11 and Injure 23 at Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes New Jersey late today four explosions destroyed the detonator assembling building at the Du Pont cap works. Eleven people were killed and twenty three injured. The blast sent a fire that was confined to the unit and caused light property loss. Guards barred relatives at the gates for safety. Injured were rushed to the company hospital at Haskell. several feared dead. The company employs about four thousand at the Pompton Lakes plant.
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