GENERAL DICK LEADS AMERICAN FORCE TO RUSSIA
Brigadier General Wilds P Richardson, a West Point graduate known as Dick, commands the new American expeditionary force to northern Russia with engineers and sanitary workers. He arrived in Archangel to oversee road and supply operations under harsh winter conditions.
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Wilds BP. Richardson
Russia
Generalichardson
Archaigel
Regular Army
West Point
Regulars
Army
Geteis
Del
Ghost Chaloner Returns to Sue Over Libel in New York
John Chaloner Chanler once deemed insane and confined in Bloomingdale returns to New York after 22 years to sue a Jesuit for libel over a 1000000 claim. He travels from Merry Mills Virginia where a federal writ bars re-arrest, and pursues invalidation of the insanity judgment to regain an alleged fortune. He asserts an X faculty and claims graphic automation and vocal automatism.
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John Armstrong Chatoner
New York
Bigonninedale
Merry Mills
Hand
Bloomingdale
Chaloner
Wall Street
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Kahn Warns of Dangers and Calls for Universal Training
Representative Julius Kahn of California, head of the House Military Affairs Committee, in Germany, argues the Paris peace conference cannot satisfy all and warns Europe remains volatile. He urges a standing army of 100000 volunteers, six months training for youth, and insists the U.S. must stay on its side of the ocean to defend itself and avoid entangling alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kahn
California
House Committee On Military Affairs
Germany
United States
Europe
Paris
Philippine independence petition presented in Washington
Manuel L. Quezon chairs a 40 member Philippine legislative commission that submitted a petition in Washington urging immediate independence. The group cites a stable self governed Philippines and U S endorsement of liberty. Secretary Baker supports granting full independence, noting the American people value liberty.
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Manuel L. Quezon
Philippine
Washington
Philippines
United States
Baker
Wilson
Mystery American Sailor Found In London
American Naval hospital officials in London seek the identity of a dazed young sailor found outside the Curzon hotel at two o clock in the morning wearing only underclothes. Eastleigh air station officers identify him as I P Seeley but the man denies the name and efforts continue to establish his true identity.
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London
Curzon Hotel
Eastleigh
England
I. P. Seeley
War profiteering remark by Senator Vardaman shocks audience
Senator Vardaman denounces profiteers with disgust calling them absurd in a speech. He cites a clothing trade anecdote about two partners debating cutting prices on $95 all-wool overcoats as cotton prices soar.
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Vardaman
How Horses Won Victories
An excerpt from Stars and Stripes notes that while the automobile aided Verdun, horses won more victories by pulling guns, delivering rations and water, and moving through mud and shell-swept ground where vehicles could not go. The piece emphasizes the indispensable role of horses in World War I logistics and combat support.
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Verdun
United States Leads Australian Machinery Market
A summary of global trade figures notes the U S as the top supplier in Australia's machinery market. Other items mention Bellevue Hospital Medical College opening to women students next September and a shift in export values from Vera Cruz to the United States compared to the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Australia
Bellevue Hospital Medical College of
New York University
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Western Canada Dairy Prosperity Boosts Profits
A Alberta Department of Agriculture report shows 1918 dairy output held steady despite high feed costs. Creamery butter production reached 9.1 million pounds, with ten-year gains in butter and cheese. Higher producer prices, booming bull sales in Edmonton Calgary Lacombe and Manitoba reflect strong demand. Government oversight supports creameries and cheese factories as Western Canada moves toward a leading dairy role alongside grain. Immigration to the region rises on fertile soil and prosperous farms.
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Western Canada
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Canada
Edmonton
Calgary
Lacombe
Manitoba
Carman
Saskatchewan
West
Western
His Prospects
A social note from the Louisville Courier-Journal reports a suitor tells Mr Moneybagg he wishes to marry his daughter. He cheekily asks for prospects while acknowledging club gossip claiming he has no chance.
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Moneybagg
Louisville Courier-Journal
Spring Fever and Loss of Vitality Solved by Tonic
A vintage advertisement claims Spring Fever indicates low vitality from impurities in the blood. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic purifies and enriches the blood to restore vigor, energy, and strength with an invigorating effect. Price 60 cents.
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GROVE
Merciless Critic Praises Successful Author
A sharp reviewer commends the author for achieving success, praising craft, resilience, and the impact of their work on readers and literary circles.
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Hicharesen
Pranec
Algrer
Kahn
Aguinaldoe
Island
Milan
Turin
Udine
Miliary Ane Eivir
Vladivostok
Vlavidostok
Siberia
Crooks
Red Cross
Fokker
George Stewart
EAGLE
Archangel
Plymouth
Burmah
Belgium
Splendid
Ee Yeti Omedy Co
Chicago
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