Minority report seeks new Follette probe by senate
A minority report from the senate privileges and elections committee urges a full hearing into Senator Robert M. La Follette’s alleged misstatements at a 1917 event. It rejects dropping the inquiry and argues the remarks could be criminally slanderous, while cautioning against presuming guilt.
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Washington
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Pomerene
Ohio
Walsh
Montana
Mr. la Follette
Nonpartisan League
St. Paul
Minz
Senator la Follette
United States Senate
Pomarity
la Follette
la Folletti
McAdoo Rents Los Angeles Mansion for 1919 Quarter
Los Angeles December 14 Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo has signed a three month lease beginning January 1 for the Los Angeles mansion of late George W. Hover, a noted wire wheel magnate and real estate dealer says. The home is described as one of the show places of Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
108 Angeles
George W. Hovek
Bulgarians Abuse Greek Residents Reported by Travelers
Travelers arriving from Bulgaria say Greeks in Thrace face continued oppression and maltreatment. They report the village of Agathopulus on the Black Sea coast has been set on fire by Bulgarian troops.
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Associated Press
Saloniki
Bulgaria
Thrace
Agathopulus
Black Sea
Wilson Praised as U.S. Pride by London Papers
London papers greet President Wilson on his European arrival. The Times lauds America’s position on the world stage and urges a strong Anglo American friendship. It defends Britain against claims of selfishness and argues the Monroe Doctrine guides East policy like a civilized force.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
East
India
America
Europe
the Times
Barge Plan for Miss river route to go forward
The Mississippi river barge route project will be carried out under federal rail control as announced by Director General McAdoo in a telegram to St. Louis Merchants Exchange and Chamber of Commerce leaders. He urged a five year extension of federal railroad control to test unified operation with inland waterways and noted that abandoning the project would jeopardize the Mississippi plan. Contracts for 40 charges were not yet signed, but officials say commitment to the deal remains.
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St. Louis Merchants Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Congress
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Norse Plan League of Democratic Lands Including Them
Christian leaders in science, politics and business form a society to enroll Norway in a democratic league of nations. Prof. Nansen elected president, urging a fraternity of nations and citing President Woodrowson. He says America’s youth and war aim to render future wars impossible.
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League of Nations
Nansen
Fraternity of Nations
Woodrowson
America
Lloyd George calls for end to conscription in election warning
London dispatch quotes Premier Lloyd George telling Reuters he supports abolition of conscript armies worldwide. He says peace conference would fail if conscription continues and insists Britain’s delegation must push to end it. Also notes International Milk Dealers’ meeting in Chicago with officers elected.
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Lloyd George
London
Reuters, Limited
Great Britain
Chicago
Deco
International Milk Dealers’ Association
New York
F. A. Wells
Philadelphia
Delivery correction pithy notice to stop home delivery
A notice informs readers that due to carrier error the paper was delivered to the wrong home and instructs readers to phone 3330 to stop delivery and receive a copy. requests callers to contact the office before 6 20 p m.
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Fr Oelock
Beysent
Reform in Lords Coalition Objective by Bonar Law
London via Montreal December 14 reform of the house is a key task if the coalition ministry is returned to power in today’s election. Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, said in Glasgow that a second chamber with adequate strength is necessary in any democratic country but not hereditary.
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Associated Press
London
Montreal
United Kingdom
A. Bonar Law
Pxebequ
Glasgow
Turkey Against Jew Aspirations at The Hague
The Jewish bureau at The Hague warns against the Turkish grand rabbi Shaim Nabi and deputy Nissan Naz Nish. They arrived from Constantinople en route to America and Paris, aiming to forge a status favorable to Turkey’s interests, especially in America. The agency cites Jewish national aims and Zionist objectives as opposed to Turkish rule and British protection.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Turkey
America
Sigan
Permis
Memihel Huuluel
Good Fellows Boost Christmas Funds and Visits
A Waterloo Good Fellows drive reports rapid fundraising growth and expanding visiting efforts. The local group plans to open a headquarters at 621 Lafayette Street to coordinate activities, with about 15 women already on the visiting committee and more volunteers being added to visit 200 families to spread holiday cheer.
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Santa Claus
Good Fellows
Waterloo
Good Fellow
Lafayette Street
Acme
The
WH. Towrey
G. WH. Edgneton
Hattie A. Basen
H.H. Caughlin
O. A W. N. Staley
Mi Roblin
Yanks Guard Big German Gun Parts and Trucks
Thousands of parts of big German guns are guarded by American troops in Coblenz awaiting transfer to the occupation army. Coblenz has been a principal assembling point for heavy artillery as well as hundreds of motor trucks and vast quantities of ammunition. About 1,400 army wagons are to be turned over under the armistice terms.
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Cobienz
Nancy
Coblenz
Butter and Eggs Rise Amid Shipments to Europe
Chicago reports show butter and eggs priced high not from hoarding but from large export shipments to Europe under British orders. Dec 1 1937 butter on hand 8,006,560 pounds vs 2,060,000 in 1918. eggs 214,000 cages vs 75,000 in 1918. shipments go to hospitals in France and England as government stock moves east.
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Chicago
Ujen
Atlantic Seaboard
M. C. Cummings
Chicago Cold Storage Company
Frederick Dickinson
Food Administration
France
England
Cummings
Empland
Europe
Demobilization in United States Accelerates as Troops Set Free
Washington reports demobilization moving at about 100,000 men released daily with a goal of 30,000 daily as momentum grows. War Department lists 824,900 men designated for discharge, up nearly 240,000 in a week, with turns in being severed from service. Puerto Rican troops to be discharged. 18,000 on industrial furlough released. Also details 172 officers and 4,845 men designated for early return, headlined by the 1st Coast Artillery unit and multiple squadrons and sections fading from service.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Dee
March
War Department
United States
Washington, D.C
Pershing
Bist Regiment
Coast Artillery
Arkansas Votes On Big Changes In Constitution
Arkansas voters face a special election on ratifying or rejecting a new constitution. If approved, a revamped legislature would meet January 18 and enact reforms, including six month statute revamps, a capped session length, broader suffrage for women, and changes to align laws with the new charter.
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Arkansas
Bock
Ark
Evening PH News Paper Reports Busy Advertising Pages
The last evening issue of PH TNS shows heavy advertising filling about six columns, reflecting Waterlog's commercial activity. It also carries four columns of varied reading matter aimed at all family tastes, with day’s activities and trading news closing at 5 PM.
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Tamly
Boars of Trade
At & P.M
Rhine Crossed By Americans Pershing Says
Washington December 1 The war department received Gen Pershings formal announcement that the American army crossed the Rhine in Germany and occupied the Dobleny bridgehead. The dispatch follows the confirmation that American forces crossed and established a foothold on the opposite bank as the Allied push continues.
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Pershing
Washington, D. Cl
Rhine
Germany
Wir
Dobleny Bridgehell
British Weekly Reviews cordial toward Wilson
London reports indicate warm reception for President Wilson with cordial hopes for his mission. The Spectator urges British Americana and warns against preemptive sea freedom talks before a league of nations. The Nation calls Wilson an intellectual sensation and flags potential global upheaval if his counsel is rejected. Paris editorials welcome Wilson and promise hearty French reception.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Seal the Spectator
Great Britain
United States
The
Spectator
Lloyd George
Tf Europe
America
Europe
Paris
Havas
France
Armistice extended to January seventeenth
Copenhagen reports the armistice extended to 5 am January 27 and Allied forces reserve the right to occupy the Rhine east bank from Cologne bridgehead to the Dutch frontier as per dispatches from Berlin. Also notes toy distribution to Lorraine children and Christmas trees along roads. Trainmen in Illinois offered a 25 percent wage rise amid strike talks.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Rhine
Cologne
Teves
Lorraine
Dea
Knights Lot Columbus
Land of Washington
Land
Lacfayette and
Foch
Senate Row Over Newberry Board Election Certificate
Washington December 14. The Senate today presented the formal election certificate of Truman H. Newberry of Michigan the Republican senatorial candidate who defeated Wenury Pard Democrat. A controversy followed culminating in withdrawal of the certificate for the present.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Truman HH. Newberry
Michigan
Wenury Pard
Damocrat
Wilson in Paris Arrival Met by Poincare and Clemenceau
President Wilson's Paris arrival drew vast crowds as artillery salutes rang out. He was greeted by President Poincare, Madame Poincare, and Premier Clemenceau, with Mrs Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson accompanying.
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Wilson
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Clemenceau
Andre Tardieu
United States
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Brest
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Poincare
William Martin
Foreign Office
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