Troop train derailed near Ashland but no soldiers hurt
A Burlington troop train carrying over 200 soldiers from Camp Merritt New Jersey to San Francisco was derailed by a washout east of Ashland Nebraska. One fireman broke an ankle and a brakeman lost a hand but none of the troops were injured. Train shortened route. crews and troops returned to Fort Crook for care amid heavy rains and floods.
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Camp Merritt
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Ashland
Deahl
Ft. Crook
Nebraska
Platte
Crete
Aurora
Beatrice
Linuuln
Congress to Act on Federal Law for Peoples Banks
A New York meeting of professional and business leaders backed a national campaign for the establishment of peoples banks in every state. A committee was appointed to seek federal legislation authorizing such banks, modeled on Massachusetts credit unions to serve laborers, salaried workers, businesspeople, and farmers.
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Congress
New York
Massachusetts
Tragic Theater Fire in Valence Sur Rhone Kills 30
More than thirty people die and about a hundred injured as a panic erupts during a moving picture house fire in Valence sur Rhone. Four thousand spectators were present and children were trampled as crowds rushed for exits from the operator's cabinet. Two aviators also killed near New Haven when their airplane collided at about 1,000 feet near the Yale Bowl.
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Valence-sur-Rhone
France
New Haven
Melvin B. Kalcher
Franklin, Ind
Joseph Katzman
Brooklyn
Minsola
N. Y
Yale Bowl
Philippines Memorial Request at Washington Meeting
A memorial seeking immunization measures and full independence for the Philippines will be presented by the Philippine mission to the United States during a joint session of the Senate Committee on the Philippines and the House Committee on Ponsular Affairs in Washington, DC.
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Philippines
Washington, DC
Philippine Mission
Unite States
Senate Committee On the Philippines
House Committee
Textile Workers Strike in New Bedford Mass
Textile operatives in New Bedford plan a citywide strike in sympathy with striking engineers and firemen. The action comes as 85,000 workers nationwide remain idle due to the engineers and firemen walkout. Kaiser Back in Berlin: German union proposes inviting the former emperor to return to Germany per an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Berlin.
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New Bedford
Mass
Kaiser
London
Bavarian Ministry Quits Amid Resignation Rumor
Bavarian government officials report that the Hofiman minis try has resigned in Bamberg as a broader ministerial restructuring is expected. In Berne, Switzerland rejects the Entente demand to halt all exports to Germany unless peace terms are signed, warning such action would sever economic ties with Germany.
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Hofiman
Messaign
Bamberg
Bavaria
Switzerland
Berne
Federal Council
Entente
Germany
Memorial address by Wilson on American dead at Suresnes
The printed speech honors American war dead buried in France, praising their courage and sacrifice. It argues for a permanent league of nations, condemns selfish nationalism, and urges Americans to renew dedication to liberty and a united world. It stresses comradeship with France and allies and recalls Clemenceau's message.
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Wilson
Suresnes
America
Ife
Ameriea
M. Clemenceau
France
Germany
England
Italy
Belgium
League of Nations
Will of Heinz Millionaire Filed in Pittsburgh
The will of H. J. Heinz, the millionaire pickle maker, filed in Pittsburgh, disposes of about $4,000,000 in estate. The document outlines how shares and assets are to be distributed among heirs and trustees, with details pending court confirmation.
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H. J. Heinz
Pittsburgh
Tse
Mrs Preston Elected VP of Jersey Association Opposed to Suffrage
Mrs Thomas J Preston of Princeton New Jersey widow of Grover Cleveland was elected first vice president of the New Jersey association opposed to suffrage for women at its annual meeting here.
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Thomas J. Preston
Pritccton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
New Jersey Association
American forces ordered to tear down posters and curb meetings
U S Teutonic war news orders were issued to American military police in Coblenz and across occupation zones to immediately remove political posters. Soldiers were also cautioned to prevent any political meetings.
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Coblens
Reves
China Signs Peace Treaty Reservation On Shantung Issue
The Chinese delegation at Paris is authorized to sign the peace treaty with a reservation over Shantung. The German peace delegation in Paris confirms no further extension will be sought beyond the extension granted last week, which expires Tuesday.
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China
Paris
Shantung
Washington Aims at rapid navy build and war spend probes
In Washington Director General Hines praised favorable rail and business conditions after a tour. House actions stalled by rules committee delayed repeal of daylight saving. Secretary Daniels urged rapid navy building, while plans for probing war expenditures gained form. Subscriptions to the Victory Liberty Loan stood at 5.24 billion with an oversubscription of 750 million. Return of forces from Archangel began as Three Hundred Thirty-ninth infantry moved to evacuate.
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Hines
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House Rules Committee
House
Navy
General Board
House Naval Committee
Daniels
War Department
Graham
Dil- Dols
The
Treasury
Archangel
Eable
Three Hundred and Thirty-ninth Infantry
McGregor
Osceola
Boone County
Park Board
Spencer
Livermore
Clear Lake
Cherokee
Estherville
Woodward
Harria
University of Iowa Hospital
Iowa
War Risk Insurance Bureau
War Risk Bureau
Towa
Des Moines
Leonard Wood
Fred Ickes
Greenfield
Tme
England
Jean Addison
Boone
Scotland
Dippo
Belle Plaine
Rentonsport
Toland
W. J. Teeters
Department of Pharmacy
the State University
Colfax
Essex
Page County
Walter A. Leonard
Fredburg
Germany
Balkan States
United States
Stavanger
Norway
Colombo
Ceylon
John Nya
Leonard
Metex
State Teachers College
Shenandoah
Henry Field Seed House
Reivbow' Bund
Radio Hams Must License as Uncle Sam Guides Ether
Washington City notes that wireless amateurs may listen but must not transmit to avoid interfering with government stations. Licenses will be issued and inspectors will test operators. In New England over 2000 amateurs plan to resume code testing while avoiding spy rumors that sparked wartime crackdowns.
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Washington
Siu
Sam
United States
Germany
Grrieven
New England
Vura
Milk Bottle Waste Revealed By Agriculture Experts
Dairy department investigators report severe waste from milk bottles, noting an average of 17.5 trips per bottle and that large dealers replace tens of thousands monthly. Cities dump millions yearly, with exchanges rare and many states lacking bottle regulations.
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Department of Agriculture
Bu Celtics
Lucky Thirteenth engineers Return to Chicago Home
The Thirteenth engineers, dubbed the Lucky Thirteenth, arrived home after serving in France. Chicago organized a warm welcome with engineers and business men sending the unit back bound to the city’s traditions and hopes. The regiment’s history includes trains numbered thirteen and service periods from 1917 to 1919 with graves in France and notable firsts in operations and transport.
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Chicago
Thirteenth Engineers
England
France
Fleury-sur-Aire
Windy City
Sedan
Graves
Reife
New Dreadnaught California to House 58 Officers and 1000s
The California battleship soon to depart Mare Island yard will house 58 officers and 1,022 men with hotel like comforts on board. Electric appliances including a potato peeler and dish washer will aid daily duties. The ship will rely on electric main engines and steam turbines, with oil boilers providing steam. Built at Mare Island, its cost was 7,418,516 dollars and it measures 624 feet with 32,300 ton displacement.
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California
Mare Island Navy Yard
Vossel
Mare Island
Uloch
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