Expansion of Commerce Bureau Aims to Boost Postwar Trade
Washington reports Secretary Redfield calls for expanding the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce to aid American manufacturers and exporters in postwar world trade. Proposes more commercial attaches, trade commissioners, and a government inland waterway linking major Atlantic cities to Great Lakes waterways. Also seeks broader Standards Bureau powers and increased staff for census and war-related research.
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Washington
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Redfred
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Athens
Rome
Madrid
Ottawa
Mexico City
Santiago
Chile
Sweden
Norway
Great Britain
France
Greece
Switzerland
Rust
Mexico
Bolwia
Fusy
Brazil
Colombia
Ventezurla
Best Indies
China
Philliping Lnlandy
Brittsh
India
Japan
Malay Peninsula
Egypt
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Tenident
Grat Federal Commission
Redfield
New York State
Great Lakes
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Navy
The
Food Administration
Bureau of Fisheries
Mississippi
Ohio
Bureau of Lighthouses
the Coast and Geodetic Survey
Department For
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Steamboat Inspection Service
Office of
Army of Clerks
Laboratory Acquarium
Secretary of Commerce
Bureau of Census
The True Life and Edward Martin’s Return
A poetic contemplation on noble life and redemption follows by Adelaide Proctor. The item notes Mr Edward Martin, stationed at Fort Moultrie, has returned home convalescing from a two week illness to the city.
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Edward Martin
Ft. Moultrie
Hero
Grand reception at Elysee for President Wilson
At the Elysee palace Paris the President of France and Madame Poincare hosted about two hundred guests. President Poincare escorted Mrs Wilson and President Wilson accompanied Madame Poincare into the drawing room where they were introduced to the assembled guests including prominent statesmen and French marshals.
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Paris
Care
Elysee Palace
France
Madame Poincare
President Poincare
Wilson
President Wilson
Poincare
Sad Deaths of Miss Smith and Mrs Beusse in Athens
The Greensboro Herald Journal reports the deaths of Miss Sarah Smith and Mrs James Buessse, beloved daughters of Mr and Mrs Kitto Smith, due to pneumonia after influenza. Miss Smith, a public school teacher, died Sunday. funeral held Tuesday. Rev J F Robbins officiated. Mrs Beusse, prominent in education and Red Cross work, wife of James Buessse, died after a short illness. funeral at Gray. survived by husband and young son James Jr. and her parents and siblings.
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Greensboro Hernal-Journal
Athens
Sarah Smith
Jams Buesse
Miss Smith
Buesse
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Sara Smith
James Buesss
Kitto Smith
Tealdence
J. F. Robtts
Mia
Harvey Armour
James Buesse
Mothera
Mia. Tuesse
Methodist Church
Red Cross
Woman's Club
Ruesse
James Jr
Elater
Carrie Smith
Omar Smith
Rutledge
Bayne
Smith
France
Buewse
Rt Mafna
Gray
Americans killed in action total 26 379 says Pershing
The report lists American Expeditionary Forces casualties with totals for killed in action 1381 died of wounds 1818 died of accident and other 18 died from airplane accident 0 died of disease 2161 wounded severely 1091 wounded undetermined 184 wounded slightly 1082 missing in action 324 total 5028. Georgia names include Lt. Glen Joe Maddox and many privates and sergeants with hometowns such as Gainesville Macon Oxford. Overall casualties to date total 26 379 killed in action 136 or 396 era? 102 as well. Died of wounds 10 042 died of disease 14 424 died from accident and other 2018 wounded in action 79 216 missing in action 15219.
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Washington
Glen Joe Maddox
Gainesville
Paul Davis
Macon
Robert Brummond
Clarlie German
Statesboro
John P. Curry
Adrian
Jim J. Gray
Newell
John B. Huff
Dumanelle
Jack Wade
Anadella
Sam Jenkins
Gard
King
Shirley
Hollywood
Cully E. Gabrela
Clarksville
Gartre
Norman
Bowersville
Clard Brown
Fitzgerald, Ga
Jesse L Davis
Desoto
Dave Wiliams
Savannah
Wallace A. Carter
Albany, Ga
Junius Williams
Atlanta
Georgia
John Mahoney
Lincolnton
John L. Rebberg
Cairo
Henry G. Holden
Commerce
Walter W. Crowell
Roy W. Tibbetts
Athans
David L. Castleberry
Atlanta Ga
Arthur W. Davis
Ston
Albert Buldwin
Lewis Carvin
Garfield
Turin
Edgar Kinser
Talking Rock
James O. McNeal
Hoschton
Nuby A. Brown
Augusta
G. Lawson Bryant
James H. Denton
Seaborn A. Golding
Meigs
Frank Bowen
Stephen M. Cannon
Atlan
Joshua Outright
Greensboro
J. Arnold
Lawrenceville
Jessie Anderson
Royston
Granville W. Forest
Jasper
Lacy M. Strickland
Elberton
James D
Vaughn
Middleton
Grady Lynn
Millwood
Joe Lynn
Morganville
Paris Grants Citizen of Paris to Wilson
Paris officials unanimously awarded President Wilson honorary citizenship, reviving a medieval custom. The council noted the honor was previously bestowed on George Washington, the only other American so honored, highlighting Wilson as the second president to receive the title.
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Wilson
Paris
George Washington
Associated Press
Greatest Night Paris Has Ever Witnessed Celebration
Paris on December 14 celebrated President Wilson with unprecedented crowds and illuminations. The Place de la Concorde became a vast dancing pavilion as American soldiers danced with locals. Wilson and his wife were greeted by a wide turnout, symbolizing France’s admiration and unity behind U S leadership.
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Paris
Associated Press
Place de la Concorde
América
Propaganda Aimed at Negroes Exposed by Senate Panel
Washington reports reveal enemy propaganda sought to enlist African Americans by forecasts of segregated lands if Germany won. Captain George B. Llater described attempts by German pastors to preach loyalty to the Fatherland and noted pro German anti English and anti American stances in Heart newspapers.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
Senate Investigation Committee
George B. Llater
Army Inteligence Service
Leater
Heart
Peace for world must be permanent says Wilson
Paris December 14 President Wilson in two speeches emphasized that a League of Nations must be the single objective in making peace. He told Poincare the war's aim went beyond victory and that Americans entered the war to secure lasting peace for the world. Responding to the socialist delegation he said the war was a people's war and that defeating autocracy alone is not enough. international cooperation is essential.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
League of Nations
Poincare
the United
Abandonment of War Camp Work Ordered
Washington December 14 The government ordered the abandonment of all construction at the peat camps and related projects to aid troop demobilization The camps at McClellan and Sherman Alabama and Hancock and Wheeler Georgia will be closed after use as convalescent facilities and for demobilization purposes
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Associated Press
Washington
McClellan
Sheridan
Alabama
Hancock
Wheeler
Georgia
McAdoo Walks Out As Clerks Sing Star Spangled Banner
Carter Glass of Virginia is introduced and becomes secretary Monday. Several thousand treasury employees gather before the building and sing The Star Spangled Banner.
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McAdoo
Clerks
Associated Press
Carter Glass
Virginia
Treasury
Banner Commissary Fund Needs Athens Help at Christmas
In Athens a charity drive calls residents to support the Banner Commissary Fund to provide clothing toys and groceries for needy local families this Christmas. The appeal urges personal conscience giving noting thousands already donated and stressing that every contribution aids a merry holiday for those less fortunate.
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Banner Commissay Fund
Athens
Red Cross
Athena
War Department
Banner Commissary Fund
Jesus Christ
Belgium
Ciy
Crowder Urges Draft System Over Voluntary Army
New York December 14 Provost Marshal General Crowder urged the selective draft as a permanent method for raising American armies. He told retiring New York draft board members that reverting to volunteers would be a calamity and praised conscripts for their value, initiative, and aggressiveness.
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Associated Press
New York
Tapa
United States
Crowder
Army Officer's Wife Murdered In Florida River
Major H. P. Perrine of the U S army identified the body as his wife who vanished from Columbus on November 18 while en route to a golf date. A Florida coroner's jury ruled she died from a blow to the head by unknown assailants.
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Major Perrine
Chattahoochee
Columbus
H. P. Perrine
United States Army
Port Benning
Texas
Chattahoochee River
Sneads
Florida
Home Coming Ships Large Fleet on Way
London reports the American dreadnought squadron including battleships Florida, Texas, Nevada, Oklahoma, New York, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Arkansas several others sailing toward home. The fleet also lists battleships Pennsylvania and others as part of the return exodus from France and the English Channel.
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London
Foc
France
Vanis
Wyomins
New York
Arizona
Nevada
Arkaneat
Florida
Utah
Texas
Oklahoma
President Wilson urges Red Cross roll call for 1919
The White House release from November 26 1918 appeals to Americans to join the Red Cross for 1919. It celebrates past support for troops overseas and calls for renewed sacrifice to meet future tasks, pledging the organization as a beacon of peace and service.
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Wilson
RED Cross
White House
Washington, D.C
Membeare
Friends of
American Red Cross
Italy
Belgium
France
America
Sage
The
Woodrow Wilson
Craigie Stovall Marriage Reported in Bern
The Paris edition of the New York Herald notes the marriage of Revert Leslie Craigie, secretary of the Birth bea ton, to Miss Pleasant Stovall, younger daughter of the American Minister in Bern. The ceremony was officiated by Rev J S Symeq with bride entering on her father’s arm in white silk crepe. Attendants included Hugh R. Wilson's wife Mira and Elisabeth Gedgon. Best man was Mr Oramond Gargect.
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Switzerland
Craigie—Stovall
Revert
Leslie Craigie
Birth Beaton
Pleasant Stovall
Berne
Berni
J. 5
Symeq
Mira
Hugh R. Wieson
Se Bem
American Legatias
Js Keke ‘Rooppasee
Nestor Sawyer
Ic Clelend
Misw
Elisabeth Gedgon
Mie
Desenner
Oramond Gargect
Eiward Naylor Leyland
Walter G. Davis
Compensat on by John Horace Lockwood
A reflective verse on fate and recompense. The speaker asserts that sorrow follows effort and faith guides the soul toward heaven. It emphasizes bearing crosses, earning crowns, and the absoluteness of divine justice as life’s race is run.
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John Horace Lockwood
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