Abyssinian Delegation Honored in United States Flag Display
A Abyssinian delegation visits the United States and, for the first time since the world began, the Abyssinian flag floats here. The guests express gratitude for America's role in the war and may seek new commercial ties, inviting American hosts to showcase the nation's economy and politics.
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United States
Abyssinia
Africa
Germany
Mittel Europa
Chambers of Commerce
America
Senator Johnson Attacks League Of Nations As War Risk
The California senator denounces the League of Nations as postwar hysteria that endangers the Monroe Doctrine and fails to prevent war. He argues Europe’s powers seek territory and wealth while the United States is unrepresented and should not pledge military strength to Europe. He says war is a last resort only with strong global arbitration.
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League of Nations
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Europe
Asia
Johnson
National Congress
Pacific Coast
Germany
Tree story questioned as false claim about Kaiser’s woodcutting
A critical note questions a report that the former Kaiser will stay in Amerengen all summer and saw 6000 trees. It argues the math is impossible, giving estimates of tree size, cords per tree, and working days since the armistice. The piece suggests Kaiser Bill may be a liar.
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Amerengen
Kaiser
Bill
Responsibility for World War I crimes and calls for swift execution
A historian voice assigns fault to Field Marshal von Hindenburg and others for acts at German headquarters since August 1916. The author argues trials are unnecessary and urges immediate execution to force accountability from Kaiser William and other leaders, stating the world would breathe easier with autocrats removed.
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von Hindenburg
Congress Prepares Permanent Military Policy Threatens Peace
A quoted editorial condemns push toward militarism and warns that elections should remove leaders. It notes clashes between French and Italians at Fiume, fears of international trouble, and reports six deaths and twenty injuries from the riot.
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Congress
Fiume
Italy Upholds Crackdown on Bankers and Profiteers
King Victor Emmanuel enacts fines or imprisonment for profiteers with goods confiscated. The piece warns American coal at 236 dollars per ton in Switzerland risks home supply if profiteers lack transport. It notes brewers and saloon men still pushing fireworks despite moves.
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Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Vic
Switzerland
America
President Wilson urges early resumption of trade with Germany
The article notes President Wilson favors restarting trade relations with Germany, but warns some Americans oppose the policy. It states the U S cannot dictate national business policy and German goods will take time to gain popularity in the United States.
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Wilson
Germany
United States
Aftermath Voices In A Postwar World
The piece notes Germany’s ratification of a peace treaty and warns Hungarians to study its terms to avoid future trouble. It contrasts claims of political competence after the war with Argentina’s quick treaty ratification and calls for cross party unity in government. It cites U S aid to Kolchak’s Russia and critiques rail governance. It recalls a six year savings lesson with rice flour worth now only half a barrel.
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Germany
Caruso Loses Thirty Barrels of Wine in Odd Tale
The report notes Caruso, famed opera star, lost thirty barrels of wine while hinting at a broader secret. The piece also mentions the ailing Prince of Wales possibly delaying a U.S. visit and a government sugar sale of 21.9 million pounds affecting markets.
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Caruso
British blacklist of American films called their business
A British action to blacklist American movies is described as their concern and not a matter for others. The remark frames the move as an internal policy choice rather than an international stance or impact on others.
World War I Peace Ideals Urged as Nations Hold Back Autocrats
A critique argues that after signing peace and pledging self-determination, major powers fail to relinquish colonial holdings and imperial control. It calls for immediate action to free peoples from bondage, insist on equal rights, and empower all nations to decide their own destinies under a flawed League of Nations.
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United States
Wilson
Japan
England
France
China
India
Africa
South
Central America
North America
Australia
Ireland
Italy
League of Nations
Great Britain
League
Real Menaces to National Being
The author argues against immediately building a League of Nations and warns the United States must first address domestic burdens from World War I. He calls for economic re adjustment, budget cuts, and repayment of war debts, condemning profiteering and unfair industrial conditions as threats to national welfare.
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League of Nations
United States
Europe
VANDALS MUST BE STOPPED AND PUNISHED NOW
The text decries German vandalism after the armistice and treaty. It urges Allied powers to act decisively to enforce terms, protect property, and uphold law and decency, even through military force if necessary. It cites reports of German retreat from Poland with stock and furniture taken from farms.
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Poland
Paris
Haig Claims British Victory Despite American Role
In a Newcastle speech Field Marshal Haig says Britain won the war. The piece notes American troops arrived late and performed bravely, with the Yankee army not retreating and possibly rescuing the Allies before November 11. It frames the U S contribution as pivotal to defeating Kaiser bill.
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Douglas Haig
Newcastle
Britain
France
America
Kaiser “Bill
Fish trust leaders sentenced amid long-running hold-up
Seventeen leaders of the fish trust were sentenced. Five receive one year and a $1000 fine, others six months and a $500 fine. The penalties are light for the four to five year scheme, prompting criticism that the punishments amount to letting them off easy.
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Fish Trust
Watch on the Rhine Budget Draws Silent Outcry
Amid budget talks a $90 million annual board bill for Allied occupation forces dampens public enthusiasm for the play Watch on the Rhine. The phrase der tag echoes in somber tones as the debate casts a pall over wartime morale.
Rear Admiral Sims Wins Warm Welcome in Town
The famed admiral visited and spoke, drawing cheers from locals who praised his stance in the war and his accessible manner. He joked about being the only rear admiral in captivity and promised to greet more townspeople on his next visit. An elderly woman at Union station declared this the proudest day of her life after shaking his hand.
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Sims
Washington
Navy
Ita
General Pershing
Union Station
de Tio la Town
Washington Star
Old Things Under the Sun and the Idea of a League of Nations
The Christian Herald argues democracy is ancient and cites Israel under judges. It traces the lure of kings, warns by Samuel, and links historical peace visions to Kant and Tiloch. The piece credits the United States with promoting a modern league of nations as the world shows readiness.
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Christian Herald
Israel
Samuel
Jean Tiloch
Emanuel Kant
Federation of Free States
United States
Wiping Out Predatory Animals in New Mexico
WAS hunters for the United States department of agriculture killed 83 gray wolves in New Mexico, 15 stock-destroying bears, 1 860 coyotes, and 350 habcats at a total cost of 24860. The annual saving, by stockmen standards, amounts to 215 950. Spring hunting destroys many young and prevents future increases. Many coyotes poisoned beyond the figures were killed. The campaign marks a long stride in exterminating gray wolves and other predators with long term savings.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Pass the Salt Shorthand Rivalry Bits in a Banter
Two reporters boast about speed at a meeting on a warm evening. One says his rapid hand motion creates a current of air like a fan and dries the paper. the other says wetting the pages prevents them from blowing away and burning from friction.
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Number Two
Rat Skins as Coat Linings Promote Industry
Exhibiting cured ratskins in Newcastle England, a veterinary inspector calls them superior to pricey coat linings. Supply uncertainty hinders an industry, but rising demand could spur rat destruction. Bodies can feed pigs, poultry and dogs, avoiding waste.
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Veterinary Inspector
Newcastle
Eng
Unrecognized Groom Sparks Confusion at Lillian’s Wedding
A man recalls attending Lillian’s wedding and failing to recognize the groom with her on the street. The exchange reveals a surprising lapse in memory and introduces an awkward social moment.
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Lillian
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