Women Wash Dishes for Yankees in France
Mrs. Vincent Astor recalls American women in Bordeaux aiding soldiers for 18 months. Eight women and 2,000 sailors shared duties from cooking and serving ice cream to dancing and washing dishes, with volunteers required for long shifts and varied tasks, while later Red Cross assumed some duties.
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New York
France
Vincent Astor
Ethel Borden Harriman
Bordeaux
Hordeaux
Red Cross
Last Night's News in Brief Across Several Cities
Washington reports on Senate investigation records and a German occupation theft of 100000 dollars. The House passes a post office appropriation bill. Atlantic Fleet weather delays postpone return. Socialist leaders face espionage case in Chicago. Philadelphia eyes a new Bill of Rights for nations. London shoppers set festive records. National Hotel Association opposes prohibition amendment.
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Washington, D.C
Indi- Srioy
Sabine
Molland
Senate
Geran Phropagandia
Washington
D.C
Washington, Inc
Washington, D. C
House
Post Office
Athantic
New York
Chicago
Philadelphi
American Jewish Congress
London
National Hotel Association
Trolley Franchise in Superior Given Up to Indeterminate Plan
Duluth Minnesota December 19 surrender of the street car franchise for Superior and accepting the indeterminate permit plan established by law in Wisconsin was announced by the Duluth Superior Street Railway company after A M Robertson president arrived from Minneapolis to aid in improving car service. The new system will place differences between the company and the public before the state commission and a permit to change machines was planted yesterday by the Wisconsin public utilities board. Turkey Captives Collected Paris December 19 Havas Austria Germany soldiers rounded up in European and Asiatic Turkey by the allies will be transported to France for internment until peace is declared. Admiral J F C Amet French high commissioner at Constantinople requisitioned all German vessels in Turkish ports to transport Austro German prisoners.
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Duluth, Minn
Superior
Wisconsin
Duluth-Superior Street Railway Company
A. M. Robertson
Minneapolis
Rickson
Duluth
Turkey
Paris
Havas
France
J. F.C. Amet
Constantinople
Red Cross Peace Job Bigger Than in War
General Crowder states the American Red Cross will not shrink after the war but expand its mission to rehabilitate Europe and aid those liberated from German occupation. He emphasizes continuing relief work in all postwar areas and urges support for the Christmas membership drive.
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Red Cross
Crowder
Washington, D. AL
General Crowder
Gen. Crowder
Europe
Vimy Ridge Orchestra Plans Benefit Concert
The Vimy Ridge Orchestra schedules a benefit concert at the Waterloo theatre Sunday evening. After a string of misfortunes from illness and cancellations, the group seeks to rebuild its bookings and support from music lovers.
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Vimy Ridge Orchestra
Waterloo Sunday
Vimy Ridge
Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo Theatre to Host Benefit for Durbuque Musicians
Funds from Dubuque and Uré Rosetta brothers aid two local musicians helping a Waterloo troupe. The two gentlemen plan to perform with the boys to raise relief funds and secure a tour to outshine their path. All four are described as unable to do heavy work but skilled performers.
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Durbuque
Rosetta Brothers
Dubuque
Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo
Joseph L Bastman to Succeed Anderson on ICC
Washington reports Joseph L Bastman of Massachusetts chosen by President Wilson to fill the vacancy left by George W Anderson on the Interstate Commerce Commission. He has just been named federal circuit judge at Bastyals and is a member of the Massachusetts public service cabinet.
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Tman Por Sprade
Washington, D. C
Deeca
Joseph L. Bastman
Massachusetts
Tas
Wilson
George W. Anderson
Interstite Commerce Commission
Bastya
Els
Massachusetts Public Service
Catnil Altha
Wilsh
Bridgeport Morning Telegraph Post Bought By Executives
Bridgeport Conn December purchase announced as Howard Flicker, ex publisher of Cincinnati and Russell J. Wintman of New York, acquire Bridgeport Morning Telegraph Morning Post and Sunday Post from a single plant.
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Bridgeport Dallues
Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Morn
Ing ‘Telesratch
Eorning Post
Sunday Post
Onel
Howard Flicker
The
Cincinnaation
Russell J. Wintman
New York Cout
New American Ambassador Davis Hosted by King George
John W. Davis the United States ambassador to Great Britain and Mrs. Davis met King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace after presenting credentials. The luncheon followed the formal ceremony in London on a Wednesday in December.
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Davises Royal Goasts
London
George
John W. Davis
Great Britain
George Davis
Mary
Buckingham Palace
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Reed
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