British Losses in North Sea Convoy Attack Reported
London reports a North Sea raid where a British destroyer and four mine sweepers were sunk and eight thousand tons of merchant shipping lost. Sir J. Geddes confirmed the losses while MacNamara noted two neutral ships and a trawler were sunk off the Tyne earlier. The Octob er raid matched a prior German success, sinking nine neutral merchantmen and nine escorting destroyers.
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London
North Sea
Scotland
Norway
Jrne Geddes
The
Admiralty
Tyne
T. J. Mac
Namara
House of Commons
North Seas
Pive Norwegan
Robbers Clean Up Over 2 000 000 in Chicago This Year
Chicago police figures show criminals have profited more than 2 million dollars since January. It is described as the largest year’s harvest in the city, with 14 000 burglaries, 20 payroll robberies, and 10 bank robberies, plus various other thefts including auto and safe robberies and miscellaneous losses.
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Chicago
Bureau of Records
Canada to Vote on Army Draft Referendum for Conscription
Ottawa reports voters across the dominion will decide the fate of a planned union government and its plan to enforce selective conscription for the overseas Canadian army. Sir Robert Borden leads the union forces against Liberal Sir Wilfrid Laurier who proposes a referendum as an alternative and pledges to abide by voters will.
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Ottawa
Ont
Robert Borden
Wilfred Laurier
Army Men Silent on Aerial Program
The annual air report by the chief signal officers notes the liberty motor. the engine, praised for power and efficiency, was under development in June. A brief paragraph dismisses the vast air program, highlighting the Liberty engine comparison with European types.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Good Fellows join in merry Christmas fund effort
The Good Fellows plan a Christmas drive in Waterloo to gift clothing toys and food to under 16 year olds. Donations from J A Cook W Hellen and others support a campaign coordinating with the Salvation Army and Social Welfare League. Volunteers from Waterlood W C A prepare gift bags and dolls with Mrs Allen Beck directing.
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Good Fallows
Good Fellows
Oihers
Couriers Office
J. Lynch
Reinbeck
Waterlood
Allen Beck
Chautauqua Park
The
Good Fellows Organization
Salvation Army
Social Welfare League
Ziff
Armistice Drift Sparks War Peace Parley Notes
Washington reports indicate a new peace approach as armistice steadies on the eastern front with talks to follow between Russia and former enemies. Allies may soften stance toward Bolsheviks while Britain contemplates releasing Tchitcherin and allowing travel for British subjects.
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Russia
London
Germany
Great Britain
Tchitcherin
Paris
Petrograd
Constituent Assembly
U. S
Washington, D. C
United States
State Department
Europe
Berlin
the Times
Brest Litovsk
Skatons
Altho
Moon Sound
Enlistment urged for transport crews in war era
Washington December 17. Quartermaster General Sharpe in his annual report urges military enlistment of civilian transport crews to end recurring trouble in civilian manned ships. The report notes delays from merchant crew wage demands and increased risk in submarine zones when crews lack military discipline.
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Washington, D. C
Sharpe
Congressman Enlists in Army From Aber deen
Representative R C Johnson of Aberdeen South Carolina enlisted today as a private in the regular army and was assigned to Camp Meade He has not resigned his seat in the house If this paper is not delivered by 6 o clock phone 3330 and a copy will be sent After 630 telebane No 2
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Washington, D. C
R. C. Johnson
Aberdeen
S. C
Camp Meade
Buy Red Cross Seals Plea of the President New York Nec
President endorses National Tuberculosis Association drive to raise 3 million dollars through Red Cross Christmas seals. In a public letter to Dr C J Field, he urges national support, linking funds to wartime health needs and prevention efforts. He expresses sympathy with the campaign and hopes the public will give generously as in other causes.
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New York
Nec
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Red Cross
P. Wilson
C. J.field
United States
House Votes on Day Amendment This Afternoon
Washington D C Dec 17 The house vote on the federal prohibition amendment resolution set for 5 pm drew major attention as pro prohibition leaders claimed a three fourths state ratification within seven years while the senate approved six year time limit. Webb opens debate as members spar over debate time and the galleries fill.
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Washington, D. C
House
Congress
Senate
Randall
California
Webb
Judiciary Committee
Ships Warned of Pacific Raiders Near Singapore
Officials warn shipowners to beware of German raiders suspected near Singapore. American and British warships cooperate in guarding routes. Gov Gen Harrison reports 140,600 tons pledged by the shipping board to transport Philippine products over a year to relieve stagnation and congestion.
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Manila
Singapore
Harrison
Shipping Board
Jerusalem Delivered Celebrated by Mass Parade in Rome
In Rome on December 16 a large crowd estimated at 15 000 students and 20 000 science association members joined a procession to the Santinoforio convent guarding Torquato Tasso's tomb to mark the delivery of Jerusalem from Turkish rule. Cardinal Legal officiated a mass as bells rang across the city.
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Rome
Jerusalem
Santinoforio
Frank A Gotch remembered as Humboldt mat idol dies
Humboldt Ia December 17 Gov W Harding and other officials praise Frank Gotch lifelong resident and former heavyweight wrestling champion who died at his Humboldt home after months of illness He won about 150 recorded matches and held the title for a decade Funeral plans were under way with Humboldt city mourners expecting the service tomorrow Gotch aged 41 leaves wife son Robert brother Fred sister and his mother surviving he had recently faced health decline and had long been associated with local farms and the wrestling world.
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Dex Maines
W. Th Harding
Flawn
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
Frank Goteh
Liumboldt
Nec
Frank A. Gotch
Aingering
Wisness
Gotch
Robert Gotch
Fred Gotch
Charie Kurth
Mumiboldt
Amielia Gotch
Long Stru
Sirie
Goteh & LE
Ine
Charlie Cutter
Guieh
Cutter
Ed Caddock
Chicago
Earl Caddock
Stecher
Omaha
Caddock
Ate
Hold up men rob motorman on Highland streetcar
Two unidentified men stopped a Rid streetcar motorman near St Francis Hospital last night. One man held a gun to Koch's face while the other rifled his pockets and broke the coin collector. Koch lost $35.75 personal funds and $1 company funds. It was Waterloo's first holdup in some time. officials vowed precautions to prevent repeats.
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Rid
Karston Koech
St. Francis Hospite
Koch
Waterloo
Street Car Company Inc
Labor Chief Begins St. Paul Inquiry
Secretary of Labor Wilson and the federal mediation board will start an informal probe of Twin Cities labor tensions by interviewing Governor Burquist and reviewing the safety commission’s ban on union buttons worn by streetcar employees. Wilson will speak tomorrow night under St Paul association and labor union auspices.
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St. Paul, Minn
Wilson
Federal Mediation Board
Twin Cities
Burquist
The
Safety Commission
St. Taniassociation
Captain Blue Demoted After Ship Grounds Incident
Capt. Blue, a noted naval officer, was demoted after a court martial found fault with the command of a vessel that recently ran aground in home waters. Admiral Mara, head of the Atlantic fleet, recommended a reduction in grade while Cap tain Blue faces promotion review by the ongoing board.
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Washington
HW. I
Mara
Thea
Atlantic Fleet
Blue
Burglar Captured by Station Agent in Fairfax
Gedar Rapids Ia Dec 17 Tony Nikalaski a 16 year old from Chicago was taken at 5 am today by the ticket agent of the Northgarn railroad at Fairfax while in the act of purging the office safe The agent had opened the office and upon seeing a dim outline of a man at the safe returned with a revolver and flashlight to detain the burglar.
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Gedar Rapids
Tony Nikalaski
Chicago
Northgarn Railroad
Fairfax
Miners Target Work Holidays to Preserve Coal Supply
Washington December 17 To keep coal production at a maximum Fuel Administrator Garfield plans to urge operators and miners to skip the Christmas and New Year holidays Each idle day in mines costs the country about 2 000 000 tons of fuel Authority to shut down industries if needed to assure household coal supply was granted by M I K Prudden federal fuel administrator for Michigan Readily available domestic coal is reported scarce in many Michigan cities
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Washington
D. C
Garfield
The
Fuel Administration
Prudden
Michigan
Secretary Baker Denounces German Offense Hype
Secretary Baker labels German front reports as bold advertising intended to mislead. He notes German command tries to appear near victory while the initiative on the western front has shifted to the enemy.
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Baker
Washington
BD. C
Hoover Seeks Secret Inquiry On Sugar Shortage
In Washington Nee 17 Hoover appeared at a senate committee investigation into the sugar shortage and asked to present his version of conditions. The committee, after review in executive session, continued questioning President Spierktes of the Federal Sugar Refining Co, a chief critic, without ruling on Hoover's request. Hoover then left the room.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Senate Committee
Spierktes
Federal Sugar Refining Company
Jefk
Parrott Returns From State Defense Conference Address
W F Parrott reports that Charles E Pickett of Waterloo gave one of the greatest addresses at the state council of defense and food administration meeting in Des Moines. The news item highlights the notable conference and Pickett’s speech.
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W. F. Parrott
State Council of Defense and Food Administration
Des Moines
Charles E. Pickett
Waterloo
Goethals Offered War Office Post In U S Arsenals Report
Washington reports detail reshuffles in the war department with Maj. Gen. Goethals offered the post of quartermaster general to succeed Maj. Gen. Sharpe. Gen. Crozier testifies on ordnance delays and red tape, noting large contracts and production gains as the government expands munitions output.
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Goethals
Washington, D. C
War Department
Baker
Department
War Council
Panama Canal
Sharpe
Crowder
Ordnance Bureau
Pu Pose
State Military Committee
Crozier
Congress
Chamberlain
Gen. Crozier
Senator Chamberlain
Wadsworth
England
Hitchcock
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Canada
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Merry Christmas Fund
J. A. Cook
W. Hellen
Pagf
Frank A. Gotgh
el Tovar
Havana
Frank A, Gotch
Karston Koch
Highland Car
St. Paul
Grozich
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