Times calls for pursuit of former Emperor William for justice
The Times argues that if one culprit must be singled out for punishment it should be the former German emperor William. It rejects the immunity excuse and says punishing the chief criminal solidifies respect for international law despite his contemptible stance and hiding. Other trials will follow for additional guilty parties.
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London
William
Germany
the Times
Karest
American Army Occupies Treves in Prussia
American forces crossed into Prussia at daylight and occupied Treves, the army’s most important seizure so far. General Pershing observes operations nearby with advance HQ planned at Treves. General Preston Brown to be military governor and General Harry A. Smith to handle civil affairs. Treves lies on the Moselle, 57 miles southwest of Coblenz.
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Prussia
Treves
Pershing
Preston Brown
Harry A. Smith
Moselle River
Coblenz
Germany
United States Honors Generals with Distinguished Service Medal
President Wilson directs General Pershing to award the distinguished service medal to General Bliss Lieutenant General Liggett and Lieutenant General Bullard Major Generals Dickman McAndrews and Harbord in a ceremony honoring their service.
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United States
Washington
Pershing
Wilson
Bliss
Liggett
Bullard
Dickman
McAndrews
Harbourd
Influenza Epidemic Leads Puerto Rico School Closures
Governor Yager closes schools churches and theaters across Puerto Rico and bans public gatherings amid an influenza outbreak estimated at 100,000 cases. The labor federation seeks aid and urges the U S Public Health Service to take charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
P. R
Yager
The
Labor Federation
United States Public Health Service
Baruch Resigns From War Industries Board
Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, has sent his resignation to President Wilson to take effect January 1. He believes the board's affairs can be closed by the first of the year.
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Washington
Bernard M. Baruch
The
War Industries Board
Wilson
Baruch
German Probe Into Its Belgium Crimes Sparks Fallout
London dispatch reports the German government will investigate its crimes in Belgium. Named figures include General von Sauberzwegi, former Brussels military governor, General Baron Kurt von Manteuffel, Louvain commander, and Baron von der Vancken, Brussels civil governor at Cavell execution time.
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London
Belgium
Amsterdam
von Sauberzwegi
Brussels
Baron Kurt von Manteuffel
Louvain
Baron von der Vancken
Cav‘ell
Transport George Washington Ready to Sail for Peace Conference
New York The American transport George Washington, chosen by President Wilson to convey the American delegation to the peace conference, will be convoyed by the battleship Pennsylvania and five fast destroyers. The vessel lies at her Hoboken pier ready to sail on short notice.
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New York
George Washington
Wilson
Europe
Pennsylvania
Hoboken
Wickersham Offers View on Presidential Line of Succession
Former attorney general Geo W Wickersham argues that under Article II the Vice President must assume the presidency if Wilson leaves for the peace conference. He says the President must be in Washington to inform Congress and advise on necessary legislation, and to sign or veto bills.
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Congress
New York
Geo. W. Wickersham
Council On Foreign Relations
Marshall
Wilson
United States
Carolina Troops Embarking After Arrival in France
American Army Headquarters in France reports the 76th division with 61 officers and 1,000 men arriving at St Nazaire and ready to embark for home. The 27th division with 484 officers and 12,681 men is withdrawn from the Lemaitis area and may embark soon under Major General John F. O Ryan. The 30th division combines North Carolina and Tennessee National Guard units.
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France
St. Nazaire
New York
Lematis
New York National Guard
John F. O’ryan
National Guard
British To Return 400000 American Troops Home
British authorities say arrangements for the early transportation home of about 400000 American troops and British ships are in place. About 12000 have trained in England and already embarked. the return of colonial troops may use most of Britain’s available transports.
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England
Spirit of Vienna Still Bright Despite War Hardships
Hundreds of Americans who lived in Vienna during the war praise the city’s courage and hospitality. They note Vienna’s citizens did not harass or intern them after the U S entered the war and many aided them with loans.
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Vienna
United States
Lloyd George warns Germany on indemnities and prevention
In a New Castle speech David Lloyd George argues victory should lead to prevention rather than vengeance. He says Germany must not pay indemnities by dumping cheap goods, questions holding leaders accountable, and stresses responsibility for the war’s devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Lloyd George
New Castle
Germany
France
Mr. Lloyd George
Europe
Tent camps deemed safe to abandon after training use
Washington reports 16 tents camps once built as training centers for national guard divisions will be abandoned as soon as possible. Base hospitals at the camps will be kept. Camps listed include Camp Greene Charlotte Wadsworth Hancock McClellan Sevier Wheeler MacArthur Logan Cody Fort Sill Bowie Sheridan Beauregard Kearny Linda Vista Fremont Palo Alto.
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Washington
National Guard
General March
War Department
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Wadsworth
Spartanburg
S. C
Hancock
Augusta
McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Sevier
Greenville
Wheeler
Macon
Gas
MacArthur
Waco
Texas
Logan
Houston
Cody, Deming
N. M
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Bowie
Ex Secretaries Bryan and McAdoo Meet in Asheville
William Jennings Bryan welcomed Treasury Secretary W G McAdoo in Asheville. Both ex secretaries exchanged compliments and joked that they share a title no one can take, ex secretary. McAdoo planned a possible vacation visit to the city when his duties permit.
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Bryan
M’adoo
Asheville
William Jennings Bryan
W. G. McAdoo
United States Treasury
Mr. McAdoo
Mr. Bryan
Ultimate Future of Camp Greene Depends Upon Events
Washington Camp Greene will be used for de mobilization of army forces for many months. Government officials say the future depends on plans. Secretary Baker announced that all tent camps will be abandoned as soon as practicable and no more tents supplies or improvements will be sent except for garrison care.
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Washington
Greene
Baker
Ports of Debarkation for Army Return
Washington and Boston and New York and Newport News and Charleston will serve as return ports. Even with broad port use and idle German ships, estimates say the last of the army cannot reach the United States in less than eight months.
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Washington
Boston
New York
Newport News
Charleston
S. C
War Department
United States
War Work Campaign Sets Record Subscriptions Across States
Total subscriptions to the United War Work campaign reached $203,179,038, surpassing the asked totals by $32,679,036 as all states except Pennsylvania and Minnesota exceeded their quotas. Arizona led at 248 percent with North Carolina and Alabama at 160 percent, Georgia and Vermont at 150 percent, while New York State topped at 102 percent. Major donors included the army and navy, foreign nations, and John D. Rockefeller and his son who contributed to reach the final total.
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New York
United War Work Campaign
Army
Navy
National Campaign Committee
Union
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Arizona
North Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Vermont
China
Russia
Cuba
Japan
Mexico
Porto Rico
New York State
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Allies demand Holland hand over former German emperor
The Entente allies will press Holland to surrender the former German emperor to justice. Reports from London note Dutch prime minister warned Kaiser not to threaten Holland with a dangerous visit, with conflicting accounts of the emperor’s movements.
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Entente
Holland
London
Germany
Daily Express
King of England welcomed in Paris amid crowds
King George accompanied by the Prince of Wales and Prince Albert tours Paris. He is greeted by President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau at the Rouse de Boulogne station. Enormous crowds line the route to the Quai dOrsay despite rain as troops march past.
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Paris
King George
Prince of Wales
Prince Albert
Rouse de Boulogne
Poincare
Clemenceau
Pichon
Quai D’orsay
Millions of Prisoners Freed in German Release Wave
American forces report that over 1.5 million prisoners have been released by Germany. About 250,000 are expected to pass through American lines for feeding. The bulk are French, English, Italian, and American soldiers. Salvation Army and YMCA aid the operation, with Knights of Columbus support.
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Third Army
Salvation Army
Young Men’s Christian Asociation
The
Knights of Columbus
Eighteen Die After Dumaru Wreck Off Guam
Washington reports the loss of eighteen men from the American steamer Dumaru when the ship wrecked near Guam last month due to lightning exploding its gasoline cargo. Sixteen died from exposure and starvation in an open boat while two more drowned during boarding at San Jose L Oriente in the Philippine Islands.
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Washington
Dumaru
Guam
Navy Department
San Jose
L’oriente
Philippine
War Workers To Be Aided In Returning To Homes
Washington plans to assist thousands of war workers returning home as government bureaus shift from war to peace. A conference of War Department personnel officers considered the matter. J C Schoffield was directed by Secretary Baker to prepare recommendations on aiding the workers.
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Washington
War Department
J. C. Schoffield
Department
Baker
Germany Drops to Sixth as World Naval Power
Germany is reduced to a sixth rate naval power as ten battleships are to be surrendered from a total of 19. The Bayern is noted as the most recent and powerful. No battlecruisers remain and all light cruisers surrendered are new. The surrendered ships are valued well over fifty million pounds. The sea power left Germany is very low.
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Germany
Bayern
President Will Not Sit as Member of the Delegation
Washington reports indicate the American peace delegation will be limited to three members with Lansing White and E M House among likely picks. The President will not attend as a delegate but will participate in preliminary meetings and observe the conferences.
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Washington
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Henry White
France
Italy
McKinley
E. M. House
Associated
Fifth Loan Drive Set for April End
Secretary McAdoo announces a new six month program to float certificates of indebtedness and bonds as the nation prepares for another intensive war loan drive in the latter part of April.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
All Identified Bodies Will Be Sent Back Home
Washington reports that the War Department plans remain unchanged to transport to the United States all American soldiers killed in France whose identities are established. Secretary of War Baker noted the continued effort amid widespread inquiries.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
United States
France
New York City Plans Huge Homecoming Reception
Mayor Hylan will form a 1000 member committee to organize a return reception for New York troops led by the 27th division. The Aldermen approve a $25,000 appropriation for celebration expenses as the division, trained at Camp Wadsworth, nears home.
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New York
Hylan
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Core Message
A classic advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims guiltless cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels, urges mothers to check a coated tongue, and warns against counterfeits while directing to ask a druggist for the genuine product.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Adv
Mistress and Cook Argue Over Plucking Time
Dialogue shows a mistress chiding her cook as seven o clock passes with a rabbit still unprepared. The cook laments the slow process and claims ignorance of how long plucking takes.
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Edward H. Williams
Peruta
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