French Pleased By Wilson on Alsace Lorraine
Paris papers hail President Wilson's address as marking a path to peace through restoration of lost territories. Le Matin calls it a major conciliatory effort by a sincere democrat and essential for allied security. Le Petit Parisien sees a basis for world reconstruction after war. Humanite frames it as a starting point toward peace or defeat of central powers.
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Wilson
Congress
Alsace-Lorraine
Matin
France
The
Humanite
Registrants Classified by Local Exemption Board
Members of the local exemption board examined all questionnaires returned and prepared preliminary classifications. First cards were expected to be mailed today notifying registrants of their class. Miss Harris was ill and away from the office. Miss Brown and Miss Shull managed the work. Registrants may appeal classifications, and questions for deferred status due to agricultural or industrial grounds were sent to the district board. Questionnaires mailed to Waterloo registrants were undelivered for several individuals including James James, Charles W. Hile, Clarion C. Vandergriff, Henry F. Taylor, Winfield S. Smathers, Jim Pett, Nels Peterson, Floyd L. Newell, Ralph Marshall, George Lewis, Henry H. Ingersoll, Michael Delig, James, William Dean.
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Wdith Harris
Alice Brown
May Shull
District Board
Mallet
Waterloo
James James
Charles W. Hile
Clarion C. Vandergriff
Henry F. Taylor
Winfield S. Smathers
Mutt and Jeff Playhouse Divorce at Waterloo Theatre
Mutt and Jeff, the two cartoon stars of Bud Fisher, performed in Mutt and Jem Divorced at the Waterloo theatre last night. The show mixed cartoon slapstick with live talent, featuring Bertha Kraemer in ukulele imitation, Farmer Tyrrell on triple tongue cornet, June Mullin's singing, Minerva Adams’s musical backing, and a capable cast that entertained a large audience.
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Mutt
Jef
Waterloo Theatre
Bud Fisher
Jem
Bertha Kraemer
Farmer Tyrrell
June Mullin
Minerva Adams
Railroads raise reconsignment charges on shipments
Washington January 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a general readjustment of reconsignment and diversion charges by railroads after a year long investigation. The new regulations mainly affect packers coal lumber and grain interests and aim to improve car efficiency by reducing delays due to reconsignment.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Christian Church Prayer Meetings Tonight
Central Christian church schedules prayer meetings this evening in four wards with leaders listed. First ward led by A. W. Fisher at 120 Alto Street, second by G D Serrill at 2223 Hammond Avenue, third by W L Pennington at 129 Dawson Street, fourth by L Paulus at 218 Eleventh Street.
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Central Christian Church
First Ward
A. W. Fisher
Alten Street
G .D. Serrill
Hammond Avenue
W. L. Pennington
Dawson Street
L. Paulus
Eleventh Street
Cabinet backs Alfonso in dissolution decree
Madrid reports the Spanish cabinet will present a decree to King Alfonso calling for the cartel's dissolution the king is expected to sign today. Earlier Alfonso signed a decree dissolving parliament on January 3. A January 7 dispatch said the government would submit four new decrees to the king.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Vast U S War Effort Details Military Outputs
The War Department outlines vast production and manpower growth from 1917 to 1918. It cites 1,800,000 fielded troops, thousands of vehicles, and major increases in aviation, ordnance, and engineering spend. It notes revised organization, a war council, and expanded trained personnel to sustain France-bound operations.
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Signal Corps
War Department
Congress
Engineer Department
France
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and a stuffed nose. It claims a dose every two hours for three doses clears nasal passages, relieves headache fever throat pain and sneezing, and costs only a few cents at any drug store. It urges buyers to ensure they get the genuine product.
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Pape
Reorganization Aims To Boost Panama Canal Efficiency
Gen Goethals leads a major reorganization within the quartermaster and transportation, drawing civil leaders into high capacity roles. The Defense Council's work gains clearer function as the Munitions Board and War Industries Board get duties to set priorities, advise on supplies and prices, and secure industrial labor cooperation.
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Goethals
POSE
Quartermaster General
Gosthals
Panama Canal
Defense Council
Council of National Defense
War Industries Board
Council of National Defensa J
General Munitions Board
War
Great Accomplishments In Speed And Magnitude Of New Operations
The report praises rapid progress and expanded technical corps, noting the ability to see the full situation and meet urgent needs. It mentions reorganizing for efficiency, improved coordination with purchases, and the creation of an agency to prevent or adjust conflicts.
Pneumonia Still Killing Soldiers
Washington January 10 The weekly health report shows pneumonia deaths rising in both national guard and national army divisions while measles subsides. The week ending January 4 records 109 total deaths with 80 in the guard and 111 in the army due to pneumonia. Camp Beauregard notes new cases and several deaths as meningitis declines in the guard.
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Washington, D.D. C
National Guard
National Army
Ary Medical Corps
Camp Beaureg
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