Miners Urged to Observe Only Two Holidays
The United Mine Workers of America urges coal miners to skip the usual extended Christmas and New Year holidays, citing a coal famine and cold weather. Railroads lack motive power and car supply. a two day halt is presented as a patriotic duty aiding factories, railroads, and households. Local leaders are urged to enforce the plan nationwide.
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Associated Tress
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Fuel Administration
Change to New Rifles Was a Wise One Browning Gun Best Made
Senate war inquiry heard that ordnance manufacturers spent millions preparing for war while the Army Ordnance Bureau delayed orders. They supported the switch to a new rifle despite delivery delays, and praised the Browning machine gun as superior. News from the front noted Austro German gains near Asiago and Piave, Haig’s staff changes, Russian peace terms talks, and British defense against German raiders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army Ordnance Bureau
Senate Committee
War Department
Ordnance Bureau
Stoddard
Marlin Arms Corporation
Colonel Rice
Ordnance Department
Thompson
Crozier
Bureau
London air raid leaves ten dead and seven perished
An Associated Press report notes ten killed and seventy injured in London during last night’s raid. Five outside casualties were reported with limited structural damage. One German aircraft was shot down, its crew captured. another is believed destroyed.
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Associated Press
I Ion
London
Mda
War Office
Furte
Ecsen
Vie
Tyrish
More Government Buildings Needed in Washington
The Public Buildings Commission reports plans for new government buildings in Washington to house all federal activities. Expenditure exceeds 58 million for land and building programs, with staff in the capital rising about 1 percent and wartime expansion stressing rental costs of around 1 million annually.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Public Buildings Commission
Yvepoert
Humboldt Stops For Gotch's Funeral
In beminat Iowa on December 19 the town paused as the body of Frank A. Gotch, famed wrestling champion, lay in Union Cemetery. Funerals were planned at the Congregational church with a eulogy by minister Bennett of Salina.
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Ily Associated Press
Bienat
Iowa
Union Cemetery
Hay
Frank A. Gotch
Gotch
Meriyl
Successful Raid on German Airdrome Reported by Admiral
The British naval air force struck an airdrome behind German lines in Flanders. Bombs hit sheds and rail facilities while no enemy aircraft were observed. One British machine failed to return from the mission.
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London
Essex
Kent
Associated Press
Ger- Flanders
Wealthy Families Targeted in Government Hoarding Probe
United States agents searched homes of affluent families today on reports of hoarded goods and irregularities in government reports. No quantities were found.
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Ress
Five Committees to Work Through Christmas Recess
Congress adjourned for Christmas with five investigations in progress including army preparations sugar policy and Le Follette case. Senate committees set to probe railroad and shipping while President Wilson’s plans awaited after recess. House action covered taxation scope and suffrage timetable.
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St. Paul Cach
Wilson
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Congres
Cummins
Intersate Commerce Commission
Harding
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Commerce Committee
Fletcher
Walsh
House
Supreme Justices
Red Cross Christmas Membership Drive Progress
Washington reports early returns show steady progress toward 10 000 000 new members for the Red Cross drive. National Headquarters asks division managers for complete enrollment figures to confirm gains since the week began as quotas are expected to be met or surpassed.
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Associated Dress
Washington
American Red Cross
Hearing Today in the Johnson Case in Boston
Federal officers from West Virginia attend a Boston hearing in the Mann White Slaves Act case against John Johnson. Edith Godbey is named as a witness in the charge of unlawfully moving her from West Virginia to Kentucky and back. Extradition efforts to Charleston are noted and a state representative questions Johnson's trial fairness.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
West Virginia
United States
John Johnson
Edith Godbey
Johnson
Kentucky
McCall
Cornwell
Charleston
Secretary Daniels Outlines Navy War Work and Shipbuilding
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that the Navy is building 424 capital ships and discussed submarine chasers and aviation progress. He praised Allied cooperation, noted gun crews on merchant ships, and said the navy seeks a full health check and improvements through congressional guidance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
McGowan
Navy
House Naval Committee
Oliver
Congress
Governor Names Education Board for State Survey
Governor Bickett appointed an education commission under the 1917 act to survey educational commissions study methods and costs supply textbooks to public schools assess the viability of a state lighting plant and report to the 497 Legislature. Appointees include R. H. Wright East Carolina Training School president Prof E Brooks Trinity College chairman Dr Chase Browe Meredith College president and other state superintendents.
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Bickett
R. H. Wright
East Carolina Training School
E. “ Brooks
Tinity College
Chase Browe
Meredith College
Dc. G. Wright
Wilkes
L. J. Bell
Rockingham
Richard County
Coal for South Carolina Shortage Relief Moves Forward
Washington reports the fuel administration ordered Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee producers to immediately ship coal in large quantities under South Carolina contracts to relieve a widespread coal shortage in the state.
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Associated Press
Washington
South Carolina
The
Fuel Administration
Kentucky
Virginia
Tennesse
Lakewood Country Club Destroyed by Fire
The Lakewood Country Club burned today in a fire that caused more than 100000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the blaze as investigators began assessing the site and cause.
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Lakewood Club
Associated Press
Dee
Lakewood ‘Country Club
City of Naples Torpedoed Off Atlantic Port
An American steamship arrived with news the British steamer City of Naples, 3714 tons, was torpedoed December 5 during convoy defense. The vessel was just ahead of the American ship when hit. destroyers dropped four depth charges but the fate of the crew remains unknown.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
City of Naples
Wheather
Indictment Against Colgate Company
Grand jury in Norfolk returns an indictment against Colgate and Company of Jersey City for violating the 1890 anti monopoly act. The charge is that the firm fixed consumer prices and refused sales to dealers not agreeing to the fixed prices, suppressing competition in the eastern district of Virginia and nationwide.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
United States
Colgate and Company
Jersey City
Coleate and Company
Virginian
Alexander Seeks One Third of Sale Price in Trade
Grover Alexander, pitcher bought by the Chicago Nationals from Philadelphia, says he believes $30,000 of the $100,000 sale price should be paid to him as his share. He notes Philadelphia paid $750 seven years ago and sold him for $50,000, claiming his improvements warrant compensation. He has not signed a Chicago contract.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
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Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
United States
Food Administration
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
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Indiana
Ohio
Chicago
Grover Alexander
Nationals
Philadelphia
Alexander
Four-Story Baltimore Fire Causes Large Loss
Fire destroyed a four story building at 329 West Baltimore Street and damaged two adjoining structures in the city business district. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars. Morris Brothers clothing and the Merchants Commission Company among main sufferers. Five firemen were slightly injured.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Westimore Street
Morris Brothers ¢Pany, Inc., Clothiers
Ern Commission Company
Pacifist Preacher Quits The Ministry
Rev. E. P. Ryland, removed last Monday as Los Angeles district superintendent of the Southern California Methodist Episcopal church, resigns from the ministry after Bishop Adnan Leonard cited alleged pacifist ideas. Ryland, who served 26 years, says he loves the church and regrets the necessity of withdrawing.
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Los Angeles
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Southern California Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Adnan Leonard
The
Methodist Church
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