Rail plan debate as Cummins backs public control
Washington faces major test on railroads with Senate Cummins proposing public backing for needed extensions and lower rates. He urges government guaranteed bonds or stock with guaranteed returns to finance expansion, under public ownership with trustee oversight to prevent unearned gains and reduce operating costs. The plan aims to finance a vast network while cutting capital and operating costs, contrasting with private equity limits.
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Enator
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Cummins
Cumminslieves
Ital
Lem
Cumming
National Park Gifts Should Be Accepted by Superintendent
Washington D C Dec 30 In 1918 tourism to national parks reached 464 841 visitors down from 490 705 the prior year due to war travel restrictions. Stephen T Mather head of the National Park Service urges accepting land gifts and allows ministerial funds 1918 park expenditures totaled 1 012 000 with park revenues 217 105. He also backs adding Grand Canyon and acquiring Mammoth Cave sand dunes in Indiana and giant trees in California while seeking permanent legislation to accept gifts and set railroad tourist rates to ease future access.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Congress
Inter- Commerce Committee
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Operty
Cunny
Senator Mills
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Ator Cummins
America
Stephen T. Mather
National Park Service
Lane
Mather
Grand Canyon
Colorado
United States
Muaumoulth Cave
Kentucky
Indiana
Tree
California
Secretary of Interior
Peace-by-Force Body Sends Hamilton Holt to Paris Conference
Hamilton Holt, among passengers sailing in May on the Baltic, will represent the League to Enforce Peace at the Paris conference during the peace congress. Delegates from American and European peace groups will attend, with Oscar S. Sirans and other committee members preparing to sail in January.
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Hamilton Holt
Paris
Associated Presa
New York
Hamilton Tol
Baltic
League
Peatte
League of Nationa
Oscar S. Sirans
Peace Congress
Greatest Birthday of My Life President Wilson in London
President Wilson marked his birthday in London with official ceremonies. King George presented him four book sets and gave gifts to all members of the party, including diamond brooches for the women and stick pins for the men marked G R. Mrs. Wilson and family sent tokens, and the president called it the greatest birthday of his life.
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London
Wilson
George
G. R
Striking miners clash with troops in Dusseldorf district
In Dusseldorf, miners on strike battled soldiers guarding the mine. Advices report several killed and wounded before troops surrounded and arrested the miners.
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Dusseldorf
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Dr C H Purmort Visits Waterloo for Brief Stay
Dr C J Burnmeri of Des Moines is in the city for a few days. Mrs Purmort remains in San Francisco with their son Elliott who fell ill with pneumonia but is recovering. Dr Purmort serves the New York home mission board of the Presbyterian denomination and was longtime pastor of First Presbyterian church in Waterloo.
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C. J. Burnmeri
Des Moines
Choir Members Entertained After Holy Night Cantata
The First Presbyterian church hosted a full house for the Holy Night Christmas cantata by the 34 voice chorus directed by George J Moody with organist Mrs Oliver Stevenson. Pastor Dr John Robertson Macartney honored local war dead and choir members were guests at an informal reception with impromptu talks by Dr Macartney, Moody, and A W Peterson.
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First Presbyterian Church
George J Moody
Oliver Stevenson
John Robertson Macartney
Black Hawk County
Mararney
Moody
A. W. Peterson
J. R. Macartney
Public Schools East Resume Sessions Today
Public schools east resume regular sessions after a one week holiday vacation due to a late start in fall and epidemic restrictions. Teachers and students will be given New Year’s day off, while the public schools west will not reconvene until next Monday.
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Wmci
Mulberry Street
Japanese Admire Nimble A. C. Jump to Get into War
In Tokyo reports praise America’s rapid wartime mobilization and the vast military power it has developed. Japanese writers acknowledge the United States has become a major military force, with vast financial resources and a navy second only to Britain. Dr Shigeo Suyti notes the shift from underestimation to admiration, urging Japan to pursue open policy while seeking fair treatment from the United States in immigration and territories.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
United States
America
Shigeo Suy Ti
Kyoto Universe
Sugehiro
Indo- China
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
9000 Ton Vessel Cut in Two Through Welland Canal
Cleveland Ohio December 30 The 9000 ton freighter Charles R Van Hise has been cut in half and each section mounted on its side then towed through the Welland canal under the United States Shipping Board These operations used six pontoon tanks to tilt the forward section and drag it into position with eight inches clearance at the rock.
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Cleveland
Charles R. van Hise
Welland Canal
United States Shipping Board
Canal
Buffalo
Soviets Capture Vilna Scarce Report Conflicts
Copenhagen dispatch to the Mail quotes Petrograd saying Bolshevist forces seized Vilna, while North German Gazette reports German troops will stay in Lithuania and occupy Vilna after talks between the German government and Lithuanian leaders to counter the Bolshevik advance.
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Associated Press
Jyondon
Vilna
Copenhagen
Physicians Hint Freda Weichman Was Self Slain
Muskegon Michigan December details from three local doctors suggest Freda Weichman died by self inflicted shotgun wound rather than murder. They contest earlier officials statements and place the wound beneath the jaw with no top head hole, supporting a suicide scenario and implying Piper’s and Mrs Welchman’s involvement in a death by own action pact. Piper to Stay Mrs Piper will remain in Muskegon until the investigation concludes.
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Weielumimi
Milo HW
Piper
Vietlu
Weielinda
Toca
Heh
Ain
Welchman
Prisoners Contribute Red Cross Funds at City Jail
WA chief of police Sporle turned over 816.7a to the Waterloo Red Cross chapter from a jar placed on his desk three months ago. Prisoners’ private effects were kept in the room and released with them. The jar filled with pennies and small coins, formed from a Red Cross symbol, prompted many to donate after fines. The full collection was sent to Red Cross headquarters.
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Sporle
Waterloo
Red Cross
Met
Apela Blyden Berg Weveree Weveree Eususa union in Waterloo
Apelea Blyden Berg Weveree Eususa and Stapela were married at Waverly on Saturday. Both are longtime Waterloo residents. Mr Stapela is employed at the Waterloo Gasoline Engine company plant. They will reside at 408 Park Avenue West.
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Inner Stapela
Waverly
Waterloo
Stapela
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Park Avenue West
Turk Chamber Quits Amid Young Turk Opposition Report
Disturbances and fires flare in Constantinople districts Parmakkapel and Wadi Keli after news that the Turkish chamber of deputies may have dissolved due to Young Turk opposition. In St Louis a separate note says the Music Teachers National Association meets for its fortieth convention with plans for autograph exhibits and discussions on American music history.
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Associated Press
London
Constantinople
Parmakkapel
Pera
Golden Horn
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Orfpper
Wadi Keli
Athens
U.S
St. Lois
Music Teachers’ National Association
Committees Named To Outline Booster Merger Plans
A Waterloo business and civic scene reports committees named to outline a booster merger forming one organization joining six members from each club. The group, chaired by H. Fein Brock, will study integration for general membership approval and includes several commercial and civic representatives.
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Walter
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EL Bethy
Meray
Witerloo
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Inteter Ata
Gutaele
Peneral
Lore Alford
Kitchfield
A. W. Burch
Wintimey
FM. Weed
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Commercia’ Obi
TO. Wartman
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Ww. Posting
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Howard
Carteion
Shas
Climber of Commerce and Waterlay Club
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Tor
Cine
Commerrve
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Hotes
Hircwern
Facie Caekew
Yrnkelberry
Oxton
Phares
Dodd
Tenlord
Hark
Way Siberty
George
Power Jobnet
E. Pmeberk
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Anielap
Perkol Ll
Larry Wes
Geurge FL Pawl
Mitivijad Alfars
Saeishiep
Hire
Illinois Draft Board Members Thanked by Lowden for Services
On behalf of the state of Illinois, Governor Lowden praised the draft boards for their part in the draft during wartime. He expressed gratitude for the boards’ work in selecting and coordinating local volunteers and noted the administration’s efforts to support national defense.
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Iinois Draft Board
Lowder
Ascochited Press
Bee. Wiehow
Fernor Prank O. Lowden
Mirobs
Rony Oupiadons
Covernor
America
Cleemse
Des Moines Police Chief Appointment Reported
Des Moines police officials report that Dee, a Day member of the Police, was appointed chief today amid the years of prohibition enforcement. The brief note mentions a pistol incident and an outlaw, with no further details available.
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Des Moines
Dee
Les Maines Pallea Hforce
Palles
Bieceselon
Tnre G. GC
Ditelesem
Nationwide Nurses Survey Planned by Government
A nationwide survey of U S nurses is being conducted under government auspices by the American Medical Association. Questionnaires will assess nurses on active duty or retired status and qualifications, to aid Red Cross deployment for assignment work and determine nursing capabilities for specialized tasks.
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United States
Mirrses
Ted Eeuss
Red Cross
Nurse Education Survey Details to Aid Public Health
The report outlines how the nurse's education and girl experience shape her nursing work and reveal facts valuable to government responses to epidemics and catastrophes affecting public health. Further survey details will be released daily.
German Food Needs Surveyed by U S Legation Pair
Munich December 30 The rumor that America will supply Germany with food has resurfaced with Ella Diesel and Franklyn Day from Boston and attached to the American Legation at Larne arriving to tour German cities and study food conditions. Officials say the mission is personal not official. Cape Town advices report southwest Africa residents petitioning President Wilson to establish a republic, a misreading of the Wilsonian doctrine of self determination.
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