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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
MUST BE REPORTED
Tulsa Physicians Threatened With
Forfeiture OF Right TO Prac-
tlcc Medicine.
MANY HAVE BEEN DERELICT
Investigation Discloscs Gross Care.
lcssness In Handling Epidemic
Cases Here.

The most drastic action ever taken
under the authority OF the state
board OF health was the warning is
sued yesterday by the city and county
superintcndents OF health with the
endorsement OF James Il. Lee, state
health inspector, in which physicians
arc threatened with citations to ap-
pear before the state board OF medl-
cal examiners to show why their H.
censes to practice should not be re-
voked for failure to report conta-
gious, infectious and suspected infec-
tious diseases.
This action was taken after a
weeks investigation by Mr.. Lee.
working in conjunction with the To-
cal health authorities. The con-
dition that we found in our nvcstl
cation IL most astounding" Mr.. Lee
said last night. "Some Of the best
physicians in the city of Tulsa have
failed to live up to the law In regard
to reporting contagious diseases, This
warning has been sent out and 1t will
be followed up"
Smallpox Not Alarming.
Mr. Lee denied that there Is an
alarming number OF smallpox cases
in the county at the present time
at is TO prevent "A spread of small
poX that this action IL taken he
declared. There are some cases Of
smallpox but they are segregated
and there IL no danger OF "A spread
II proper precautions are taken. But
physicians must be more careful"
Ten In One Room.
Particularly revolving In its de-
tails is the story OF the condition in
which Mr.. Lee found n family Of
ten persons in West Tulsa. Al ten
were living in one room, amidst most
filthy surroundings. There were two
beds. The father and mother and
two children slept on one uf these
beds. four OF the children slept on
another and the other two slept on
the floor The mother WAS found 10
bo suffering with influenza While
the others showed fever. ONLY two
were found to he fire." Of any trace
Of disease. while the others who
showed symptoms oi smallpox were
removed TO the pesthouse.
Mr. Lee was In Tulsa last spring
and Instituted an Investigation sini,
lar to the one which he concluded
Yesterday. At that time, however,
he was called away from the cir
before ne could COwplo'" his invcs-
tigation He probably VIII remain in
the city for a few DAYS tC further
Investigate health conditions.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
Many May NotHave Glad Christmas

You folks have simply got 10 whip
up II this Is, ,.torbe a real Tulsa Christ
mas. W
To be sure there was a slight i'm
provement yesterday but when YOU
stop 10 think OF all the places Santa
Claus must be told to visit this year,
there's hardly starter on hand even
now with the Empty Stocking fund
nearly two weeks old.
Just picture yourself a homeless
wanderer on Christmas day and then
dig down. You're bound to do II
II you really try 20 imagine yourself
putting in a Christmas day with no
one taking an interest IN YOU to
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.--Presl.
dent Wilson began tonight his trim
to Europe TO attend the peace con-
ference.
The president left Washington on
special train for New York, whore
tomorrow he and his party. which
Includes Mrs. Wilson and her
mother. Mrs William II. Rolling.
VIII board the transport George
Washington. on which the voyage
across the Atlantic will be made.
No announcement was made az to
the presidents Itinerary, but IL wns
understoOd that the George WASH
lngton would steam from New York
with her naval convoy sometime to-
morrow, probably in the morning.
About seven days will be required for
the trip and the ship will dock at n
French port. presumably Brest.
The president does not expect 70
be abroad for more than six weeks,
which would give him Just n month
on European soil. Before the peace
conference meets he will confer
with Premiers Lloyd George Of
Great Britain, Clemenceau OF France
and Orlando OF Italy and probably
with King Albert OF Belgium TO dis
cuss the salient points OF the peace
treaty.
+ To Visit Nations.
While in Europe Mr.. Wilson plans
TO visit England and Italy as we'll as
France and he may 20 10 Brussels
He also is understood to intend to
make a pilgrimage to some OF the
battleflelds In France. Great prep
arations have been made in London,
Paris and Rome for the presidents
reception.
Joseph p Tumulty, the presidents
secretary. accompanies Mr.. Wilson
10 New York. but will not go abroad.
He will return TO Washington TO
conduct the business OF the white
house and will be the eyes and ears
Of the president in this country. Mr.
Tumulty will he In frequent COM
munlcation with tho president by
cable and will keep him fully ad-
vised of events n home.
President Wilson did not 20 10 the
union station until n short while be-
fore the time for hls train to depart.
AS no and Mrs. Wilson entered the
station the crowd there cheered and
soldiers and sailors who yere walt
ing for trains formed n human lane
through which the president and
Mrs Wilson walked to the train
shed
When some OF the crowd wished
tho president good luck" and "pleas-
ant voyage Mr. Wilson smllingly
called back "thank you"
Personnel Of Party.
Just before the train pulled out
OF the station, the personnel OF the
party aboard was announced.
Those in the presidents immediate
party include; The president and
Mrs. Wilson, Rear Admiral cary T.
Graysun, the presidents physician;
George Crecl, chairman on public
information: Gilbert T. CLOSE, con-
fidcntial clerk to tho president h.
e. Hoover. head usher al tho white
house, and Miss Edith Hcnham. SEE
rctary 10 Mrs Wilson.
Others on the train were. Tho
scCrciary Of state and Mrs Lansing,
Secretary Baker, who was to leave
the party at IohOkcn; John W.
Davis. Ambassador 10 Great Britain,
and Mrs Davis, Henry White. a
member OF the peace delegation; Mrs
Henson. wife Of Rear Admiral w 5.
CONTINUED Of PAGE TWELVE
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

LONDON. Dec. 3-The British
War cabinet and the French and Ital-
ian representatives. in London are in
agreement as to the proposed punish
mcnt Of William Hohenzollern. the
former German emperor. but have
decided to take no action until Pres
ident Wilson arrives in Europe. the
Evening News says It learns
The allies are not willing to allow
tcchnicality TO prevent bringing
William Hohenzollern to trial. II
Holland refuses his extradition with
out the consent OF Germany, the
newspaper adds, pressure will be
brought to secure consent.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

WEATHER REPORT.

TULSA. Okla, bee. 2 Maximum.
" minimum. 80: south winds and clear.
on kLAllOMA: Wednesday aud Thurs
LOUISIANA: Wednesday and Thurs
day fair. not much change in tcmpcra
ARKANSAS. EAST AND wES'r
TEXAS. Wednesday and Thursday
KANSAS: Fair Wednesday and
Thursday moderate temperature.
A REASON FOR THANKSGIVING
Wh@cyer Freedom flag i. seen.
-, wherever kindly pNopl" dwell
Today all heads are bowed In pravci
ana ana gratiuI hearts their Eadncs,
Meath golden stars Of sacrifice tho
NOBLE llving smile through pain
Ana thAnk the God OF Hosts, above thcv
nave not given their sons IN vain.
Oh never as year 50 rich with bless.
ings from Almighty God.
freedom and Liberty ana Truth ar,
somlnS Ger wars crimsoued
Where deso'aiion laid its hand and
scattered ruin and despair.
Rejoicing mas begun anew: for God has
answered every prayer.
The walls OF blasphemy are down. IN,
ityrant tremblrs or his throne.
Truth reignS triumphant in the world
and happiness is mans 10 own
The shHcklcs that have made men slaves
are brOken nov and cast ASidA
And 10 the living fall the joys for which
have millions fought and died.
~ ever heads should how In prayer. II
ever man should -urn away
To voico their feryent thanks TO God for
all His care, IL Is today.
Tor, fl"her gifts than fruit Of field and
vine and tree are ours this wear.
Above the smouldering fires of war
the signs OF liberty appear.
Copyright 1918 by Edgar 4. Gues)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
WIRE BRIEFS.
ASKS DISMISSAL OF
WOMAN EMPLOYEES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The ma
tional war labor board today de-
cided to ask the Cleveland Railway
company to dismiss its $50 women
employees within 80 days from to-
day. This action is expected to end
the strike OF men employees, which
began this morning.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
GARFIELD RESIGNS
AS FUEL DIRECTOR
Wilson Accepts But Attention VIII
Be Given Administration I'm
Ill Winter Is Passed.
TO REMAIN UNTIL JANUARY |
After First OF Year Administrator Is
10 Resume Duties az President
OF Williams College.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3.--Fuel Ad-
mlnlstrator Garfield has resigned
and President Wilson has accepted
his resignation This was announced
tonight at the white house.
II was announced at the executive
offices today that, said the statement,
United States Fuel Administrator
Garfield has rendered his resignation
to take effect at the pleasure OF the
president and that the president had
accepted the resignation. although
Il was made clear that the need Of
domestic consumers will continue 10
receive the attention OF the fuel ad-
ministration until the winter Is
passed.
The correspondence between the
president and Doctor Garfield was not
made public, nor was there any In
formation as TO when the resignation
becomes effective or whether a sue
ccssor TO Doctor Garfield will be
named.
1t is understood that Doctor Gar
field plans to remain at his post the
remainder OF this month, but that
after the holidays he will resume his
duties as president Of Williams col
legc. II is assumed that he resigned
at this time 80 that the president
could act in the matter before his
departure for Europe.
Tho white house statement made
IL clear that the fuel administration
will continue to function, certainly
until the end Of the winter. Doctor
Garfield himself announced recently
that he hoped to be able to remove
price restrictions and possibly tho
zone regulations on hituminous Goa.
about the middle OF this month. but
tina, control over domestic supply Of
anthracite would he, continued until
tho end oftthe coal wear, next April
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
MANLY WILL SUCCEED
WALSH ON BOARD.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.--The res
ignation OF Frank F. Walsh as joint
chairman OF the national war labor
board has been accepted by Presi-
dent Wilson and Basil NJ. Manly has
been appointed TO fill the vacancy
William shannon Black, Mr.
Walsh's alternate on the board, also
resigned but was reappointed by Mr.
Manly as his alternate.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
MORE THAN BILLION
LOANED no INDUSTRIES.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-The war
finance corporation reported to con-
gress today that It had loaned
Sl,3S5,000 to war industries since
It's organization six months ago and
suggested changes in the existing
law to permit 1t to continue "ju-
dicious use of its large resources"
during the period of readjustment.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
Leaves Washington for
New York to Board
Transport.
WILL SET SAIL TODAY
Announcement Of Full
Details of Voyage Is
Still Withheld.
TO BE ABSENT SIX WEEKS
Wilson to BE on European
Soil Month; Visits
Many Nations.

BltEST. Dec. s. Hnyns)-
President Wilson will land NJ Brrst
ON the afternoon of December i2
and VIII receive military honors.
Foreign Minister PIchon. Minister
oi Marine Icygucs and Capt An
drc Tnrdicu, head OF tho general
commission for Franco. American
war question, will greet MIR. VII
son In the nnmc Of the French
government. The presidential
train will arrive In Paris OH TN.
morning OF Dcccmbcr Is.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
YANK PRISONERS
WELL TREATED.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.--Twenty-
three hundred American prisoners
of war at Camp Rastatt. Ger
many. were reported well organ
iZed, we'll clothed and morale ex
cellent." in a cablegram today to
the American Red Cross from Lem
G. Levy OF the prisoners relief sec
tion, who has just visited Rastatt,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
HeSERVE OFFICERS GIVEN
s MONTHS FOR UNIFORMS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 's.-Reserve
n.,.cers n,a. were today authorized by the
,r department to wear uniforms for
hhaee ,he months after their transfer to
me Inactive list
,,,se war department today re
.yrnnu .ueu its order requiring soldiers
a.'j j "lScharge TO account for all
h,. les les or wearing appeared issued
Oh W.. american Red Cross and other
'''AoLe organizations
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
PROTECTION AGAINST
ANARCHnSM ASKED.

LONDON, Dec. 3.-The diplomatic
corps in Berlin has asked the Ger
man government for protection
against the Anarchistic propaganda
OF the Spartacus group which is
agitaung for the general arming of
the proletariat, according to an EX-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
FIRST OF FOOD VESSELS
ARRIVES AT GlBRAL TAR

WASHINGTON, Dec 3--Thc first
Of the fleet Of ships carrying 10000
tons Of food for the relief of Euro
pcan peoples has arrived at Glbral-
tar and has been ordered 10 proceed
with its cargo 70 southern Europe.
This Information was contained in u
cablegram received hy the food ad-
ministratiol today from Herbert
Hoover. who IS in Europe making "a
study Of the food situation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
NeW Treasury Head
viii Be Announced
in NetU York TOdau

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-Just
before President Wilson left
Washington tonight enroute to Eu-
rope announcement was made that
the appointment OF a secretary OF
the treasury to succeed William
G. McAdOo will be made tomorrow
in New York. There was no refer
ence to a director general OF rail-
roads and the inference was that
this official has been determ-
ined on.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
DUTCH TO STOP
EXPORTS TO GERMANY,

LONDON. Dec. 3.-The Dutch
government has decided TO stop all
exports to Germany in reprisal for
the stoppage of the export of Ger
man coal to Holland. according to
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Amsterdam.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
WILSON TO VISIT
POPE BENEDICT.

ROME, Monday, Dec. 2.--Presi-
dent Wilson. during his stay at this
capital. will pay a visit to Pope Ben
edict. il is announced by newspapers
here. lie will go to the vatican, it IL
stated. from the American embassy
instead Of from the quirlnal where
the president and Mrs. Wilson will
be the guests of the king and queen
Vhi.e in Rome.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
Want List of Property.

WNSHINGTON, Dec. AT |
Americans owning property in enc
my countries were asked by the state
department today to file with the
department a complete list Of such
holdings. The information is needed
for use in settlement OF war claims.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
Army Air Officials
PdrdOned by Wilson

WASHINGTON. Dec, 3.--Lieut.
Col. !. G. Vincent and George ".
Nixter army officers named by
Charles Il, Hughes on his report on
the aircraft investigation as hav-
ing been guilty Of tranSacting busi-
ness with private concerns in which
thcv were financially Interested,
have been pardoued by President
ANlL.nn
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

LONDON. Uo0. 3-"|ThN ''"rWan
government has consented 10 permit
Il number Of the lIohculoslcrn
princes 10 leave Germany on con
dition that they leave their fortunes
behind them according To an EN-
change dispatch from Amsterdam.
They accepted the conditions, & is
stated. ana ascXp"ct 10 proceed ~
Switzerland, Denmark or Holland.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
Nviators Killed.

WICHITA FALLS. Texas, Dec. 3.
Lieut.. C. =. Holborn OF Brooklyn,
y. Y, and cadet A. h, Lincoln OF
pittSvlle Mass, we're instantly killed
in an airplanc accident at Call field
lhis morning.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04
ALL WOUNDED IN ENGLAND
HOME BY CHRISTMAS.

LONDON. Dec. 3.--All American
wounded in England with the en-
ception of about 500 Of the most Sc
ricus cases, will he back in the
United States by Christmas, accord.
ing to present plans.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Dec. 3.--Morc
than S50,OOO damage resulted today
when fire of undetermined origin
destroyed a large pencil factory OPP
Grated by the Gulf Cedar company.
The loss is covcred by insurance.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

make the day what 1t was meant
to hc.
Get out your chcckbook today and
write out check payable to the
Empty Stocking fund. After you've
signed Il for all you can afford, your
first instalIment Of Christmas cheer
will have arrived,
This is the way the fund stacks up
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

Experience, that best Of al!
teachers, sometimes costs Us dear
Hut when her lessons are once
learned they are generally worth
the price, that is, II we use our
knowledge for our own benefit
and do not repeat the errors
which We know We should avoid
with all the power at our COM
mand.
Those who have had any OK
pericuce with the World Want
Ads know that their use is good
habit. and, II they are wise, these
persons continue Ia call on World
Want Ad aid for supplying many
needs.
Phone Today
5000 or COOL
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-04

LONDON, Dec. 3.-A demand for
me surrender OF William Hohenzol-
..ern will be submitted 70 the Neither
'ahds government in the name of all
ne allied cabinets, according to the
Express. The views of France and
ltaIy have been fully communicated
10 the British government and Presi-
uent Wilson has made suggestions
relative TO procedure in the case.
authority is claimed by the Ex-
p'ess Tor the statement that although
mere are some little differences as
70 points Of law among allied Jurists
mondays conference in Downing
street revealed unanimity relative to
1he bringing Of the former German
emperor to answer for his crimes.
Inc opinion is held that Holland
WIZ not be disposed to put obstacles
IN the way. She will not be asked to
ueIVer Herr Hohenzollern under the
OiuInary eNtradition laws. but his
sAtuS viii be considered analogous
10 that Of pirate or slave trader
N"o is not regarded as entitled to
sanctuary in any country.
fAklS. Dec. 3.--GIavas)-- French
c'uHens are lodging complaints with
HtIorney-General Lescouvo regard 70
,nk crimes committed by the German
%hIss under William HohenzOllern,
sne FORMER emperor. Several per-
sons who lost relatives in the bonn
,odrument OF Paris by the German
.ong range guns. have filed their
complaints.
IN the case OF Madame Prieur.
"loSe husband was killed on the
,aU,,Pedoed mail steamer Sussex, the
sS.,orney'general declares that the
ss.vafner was an extension of French
~ IbLand ana consequently the French au-
in,,1eS oSI.ieS are competent to make an
c, ~ GeciNion with regard to the
nOmpiaints against the former en-
SSeror will be reached within a few
,rti. is. II 1t is decided that French
nlounals arc competent to .open pro-
CCuInsS judge will be appointed
MI he TO ask for the eytradItinn of
William Hohenzollnrn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
NINE MONDAYS WILL BE
 OBSERVED AS HOLIDAYS

'ln addition to this emergency re- striction over the designated five days, the fuel administration has ordered that use of fuel except by consumers classed as absolutely necessary shall be prohibited on Monday of each week from January 2S to March 2-that is, on January 2s, February 4, II. IS, 25, and March 4. Il and 25.
 The order under which these re- strictions are made is designed to dis tribute with absolute impartiality the burden of patriotic denials. All classes of business are treated alike.
 Except on the days covered in the order. the normal supply of coal to all consumers will be maintained The necessary consumers designated m the order are given preference and priority in the delivery and use of coal at all times as well as on the days when other use of coal is pro- hibitcd
 The United States fuel administra- 'ion counts upon the complete pa- triotic cooperation of every indi- viduaI firm and corporation affected administration and other government ns the order In it's enforcement Ev- cry enort will be made by the fuel officia,s charged with the enforcement or the order to carry out the plan proposed without undue interference with the ordinary course vr busi- ness.
 Tt is the earnest desire or the fuel administration to prevent entirely any permanent dislocation of indus try or of labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
ATTEMPT IS MADE l ID KILL LEVINE,
 RUSSIAN PREMIER Four Shots Are Fired Into Automobile in Which the Russian Anarchist
 Was Riding

Petrograd, Monday, January 14-(By the Associated Press,)--An automobile carrying Nikolai Lenne. the bolshevik premier it is reported, was fired upon tonight when he was driving to a meet ing of the council of peoples commis- saries Four shots were fired Premier Lenine was not hurt.
 The bullets shattered the windows of the automobile. A member of the par ty with the premier was wounded slightly in the nand
 The attempt the life of Premier Lenine was made just outside the hall in which he had been addressing 5000 of the Red Guard who were going to the front. As his automobile swung through the crowd four shots flashed in the darkness. One of the bullets missed its mark by only few inches, and the other lodged in the hand of Swedish socialist who was in the automobile. Scores of arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-IndustrinI plants east of Missis- xippi river ordered shut down for five days. Brooks fs mentioned for assistant { director of railroads for Aia- bama.
 Lansing publishes direct evidence of CaiIInux's treason. Great decrease In number of Britt ixh ships sunk. Attempt is made to kill Lenine. 2-Chicago business men protest against fuel saving order. Germans fall out among them selves about peace terms. 3McCumber says bOasting VIII not end the war. BolshevIki release Rumanian min- ister. 7-RaIlroad workers will he moved from west to east lines.
 LOCAL NEWS -Free coal h given to those who call MObley talks abou> raising food ou vacant lots. BIrsninE ham coal situation re- mains unchanged. Organization of railroad men win
 -s',.-s'--r.
 FEATURES d- Y f"s~~iai c0msrent. e-Society and Dolly Dairy mple. C-alArkeis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-17
FIRST REPORT ON !. HEALTH 0F ARMY IN FRANCE ISSUED Hospital Admission Rate Is 45.2 Per 1000 Compared
 With 33.7 in Home
 Troops

Washington January 16.-Thc first weekly health report for the American expeditionary forces in France. with comparative figures as to all troops in the United States, was published today. The death rate of the expeditionary forces is not given, because the figures would make possible computation of the total strength of General Pershing' s army since each death in his forces has been reported.
 The report covers the week ending January 10. The total of men excused from duty for injury or sickness was 54.2 per thousand. Similar figures in the
 [ s-ates we're to.i. fne hospital admission rate in France was 452. of which 42.0 was for disease and the re- mainder for injury In the United States ,is ~olresponding figures were 33.7 and 32o