Health Officials Debate National Influenza Plan At Meeting
At the American Public Health Association annual gathering, health officers clash over masking and closing public spaces. Detroit argues against closures, while advocates from Richmond, Baltimore, Sioux Falls urge limits. Yale's Winslow proposes a dual system for cities and rural areas. Vaccine use is urged only in controlled cases, pending proof of efficacy. Nearly 400,000 U S deaths in three months, mainly men aged 20 to 40. Public calls for clearer preventive actions and results.
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Chicago
American Public Health Association
Dre. J. Wes
Detroit
CLC
Hayne
Charate Ry
J. Flannigan
Richmond
W. Stokes
Baltimore
W. B. Moore
Sioux Falls
S. D
A. Winslow
Yale
Wil Park
Newark
N. J
Committee ON Vital Statistics
B. E. Ruliard
Kansas City
Housewives blamed for price rise over butter and fags
A South Water errest produce dealer blames housewives for high food prices by avoiding degraded products. An inquiry into January cost increases is heard by Associations under the Department of Commerce. Railroads conclude government control could save hundreds of millions. capital charges rise as track work gear and rolling stock costs grow.
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Biytial Ani Cess
Deater
Corm
Every Chicago Cop to Join Red Cross If Chief Has Way
Chicago police plan a Red Cross drive with Chief Garrity supporting all officers joining. Blank cards were distributed to stations today for men to sign up as the campaign begins next Tuesday.
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Chicago
Red Cross
Garrity
Russian Prisoner Describes Starvation of Russians in German Camp
John Lester, an American captured in November 1917 near Toul, reached London under Red Cross care. He recalls four months of hunger in German hands, with thousands of Russians dying daily at Tuchel before American relief parcels arrived, after which he could share surplus to help others.
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London
John Lester Otfutwiler
Toul
Red Cross
Lester
Tuchel
Bonn Taken by British Guards Hold Rhine Bridge
The British guards have entered Bonn and seized control of the bridge over the Rhine. Bonn lies on the left bank 15 miles southeast of Cologne and between that city and Koblenz, near American troops, with a famed university founded in 1818 and noted as a picturesque Rhine city.
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Associated Press
London
Bonn
Rhine
Cologne
Ocollenz
Wage study sets living minimum for family of five
Chicago December reports Prof Royal Ateeker, U S Department of Labor statistician, testifies in the wage dispute between packers and stockyards employees. He cites $3,150 yearly as the minimum to live decently for a worker with a family of five, based on a 2016 survey. costs have risen since.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Royal Ateeker
Samuel Alsehuler
Emppayes
United States Department of Labor
Limburgers react to Belgian and French press on severance
Residents in southern Limburg are stirred by repeated mentions in Belgian and French papers of severing a portion of the province. Forty nine mayors in the area have telegraphed Queen Wilhelmina to pledge their loyalty and unity with the realm.
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Limburg
Amsterdam
Lalamt
Wilhelmina
Arlfegiance
Slavs Gold Reaches Paris After Armistice Terms
Official statement from the French finance ministry says funds arrived in Paris and were deposited in the Bank of France to credit the common treasury of the allies in accordance with armistice terms. The transfer was received from Raussit by German authorities.
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Paris
Nec
Raussit
de Germins
Aamoumins
Hag
Bank of Jance
Ministry of Finance
Newspaper Delivery Instructions
Notice appears to request service changes for newspaper delivery. It asks readers to call and report non-delivery by a specified time and provides a code to reference the issue. Targets customers with delivery issues and instructs action before a set morning hour.
Solf Resigns as Foreign Minister in Berlin Cabinet
Berlin reports confirm Dr. W. S. Solf has handed in his resignation and the cabinet has accepted it. The Reichstag may convene next week as the Tageblatt noted, while an official denial said the government was not considering summoning the Reichstag.
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Associated Press
Berlin
W. S. Solf
Tageblatt
Cuba Strike Worsens Yet Reports Indicate Improvement
State department reports the Cuban general strike stems from 1 W. W. and enemy propaganda. Districts maintain order while strikes by railroad and electric company workers and harbor men continue. Taxi drivers and traction workers at Havana and Matanzas mentioned only briefly. In Havana, December 12, greater calm claimed as stores reopen after Menocal proclamation. Streetcars run with soldiers or police as motormen. convicts used to ease wharf congestion.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Cuba
Havana
Comreia
Menocal
Wilgoa Fleet Near Brest Port and Paris Visit
The United States battle fleet escorting the George Washington nears Brest as President Wilson's arrival is anticipated. Socialist deputies greet him. officials prepare a formal welcome in Paris with 48 hour official stay. Chinese minister Wellington Koo arrives in Bordeaux for the peace congress.
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Associated Press
London
United States Battle Fleet
George Washington
Brest
Portland
Jrest
Dee
Xoon
Itrest
Wilson
Chamber of Deputies
Albert Thomas
Marcel Sembat
Goude
Longuet
Pressemune
Rabhu-Dogens
Paris
Bordeaux
Wellington Koo
United States
Peace Congress
Good Fellows Christmas Drive Helps Waterloo Children
A hometown plea outlines Billy a seven year old with little. a family starved for Christmas cheer and a mother seeking help for four ill children. Readers are urged to support Good Fellows by sending donations via the Courier and Messenger to fund sweaters, shoes, and dolls for needy families in Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Om Dhem
Billy
Providence
Gulliver
Santas Claus
Hirp
Christ
Tasime
Bily
Big Brother
Tor
Hax
Good Fellows
Soene
Tam
Nak High
Discontinuance of the postal service in Washington area
The county administration announced the suspension of the local postal delivery tomorrow. Transportation conditions were reported as improving with most routes returning to near normal.
Ebert Plans to Tackle Spartacus Group
A Copenhagen London press dispatch reports Ebert weighing sharp measures against the Spartacus group. Government forces prepare actions as arrests are expected, with the proletariat urged to brace for the worst.
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Ebert
Spartacus
Teussian Guards
Bertin
Premige
Copenhagen
London Newspipers
Wylis
Spartaenus
Four Transports With 3000 Men Sail for America
Washington reports four army transports carrying about 3000 men sail for America. Ships include the Skinsparks, Ro Mullary, Mappa hannock, Leviathian, and Celtic. Detachments aboard carry hospital patients, casuals, and units from the 14ard field artillery, 65th Battalion, and 118th field artillery, with additional cadres and sick onboard.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bee
Wrepynier
War Department
IL Ro Mullary
Mappahannock
Leviathian
Celtic
Wippahannock
Ube Thero Bere
Ordnines
14Ard Field Artillery
Nelusive
118Th Field. Artillery
France
Martha Washington
116Th Field Artillery
Railroads Face Five Year Government Control Plan
Washington December dispatch reports the united rail system could stay under government control for five years or until peace, with Director General McAdoo proposing extended powers. Kellogg criticizes permanent government ownership and cautions against long-term nationalization as Senate hears testimony on the railroad problem.
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Washington
McAdog
Russki
East Prussia
Hindenburg
Edecestor Kellogg
Minnesota
Stockholm
Hn Owl
Ktusski
Peutett
Iti
Royal Soviet
Praparagorsk
Petredent
Grad
M. Rukhloff
Commerce and Communications
Kellogg
Senate
Mez
Welloggs
Thas
Esthonian Front Against Soviets in Grave State
Telegram from the Russian Baltic delegation reports Esthonian towns resisting Bolshevik assault. Narva bombardments continue. Bolsheviki push on Fithonian shore halted. Nochausen captured in the south as allied aid is urged. London dispatch notes rising ballot interest and questions about trials for the former Kaiser and his heir.
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Stockholm
Dee
Veek
Nochausen
Ce Owen
London
Germaise
Germany pays royal revenue for December
From Berlin comes word that imperial revenues for December have been paid to all former German royal persons entitled to them. The former emperor has authorized his son Titel Frederick to represent the house in all matters related to the former imperial family. Washington notices continued reading of the war revenue bill in the senate with plans to dispose of uncontested clauses before wider debate.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Berlin
Germany
Vest Siche Avitung
Frederick
Washington, D.C
Dee
Senate
Finance
Military leaders in early 20th century campaigns
Gen Russki commanded Russian troops in northern Poland at war onset and faced blame for Hin denhurg’s eastern Prussia campaign. Gen Radko Dimitrieff, a Bulgarian, played a key role in the 1922 Bulgarian campaign against the Turks, joined Russian forces as a volunteer in 1914, and led troops on the Riga front.
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Russki
Poland
von Hindenhurg
Prussia
Radko Dimitrieff
Przemysti
Riga
Viscount Grey Addresses Freedom of the Seas Debate in Dewsbury
In Dewsbury England Viscount Grey former foreign secretary spoke on freedom of the seas. He urged defining the phrase noting it was not German or American and supported a league of nations to secure peaceful sea rights. He praised the U S for wartime blockade help and warned against contradicting past Allied actions.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Brandenburg Gate
Trandenbure 9
Friedrich Ebert
Germany
National Assembly
Nhot
Dewsbury
England
Viscount Grey
Wilson
United States
Philippines
Han
U.S
America
League of Nations
League
Avery
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Santa
Marlies
Helene Ball
Ed. W. Pople
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AGS
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Esthonia Front
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