Wilson Delivers Speech at Mechanics Hall Boston
President Wilson speaks at Mechanics Hall in Boston after returning from Europe praising the WWI cause and American idealism. He notes European trust in the United States and the need to support a lasting peace through united world action. He highlights the heroism of American soldiers and the shared purpose of liberty and humanity.
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American merchant marine numbers seen solving problem
Senator Ransdell predicted the Shipping Board would own half the nation’s ocean going merchant vessels over 500 gross tons within months and that by 1920 U S ship tonnage under the American flag would rise to about 19 million tons, implying the quantitative problem was solved.
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Prince Leopold of Bavaria Arrested in Munich Murder Probe
In Munich Prince Leopold, former German commander on the Russian front, is imprisoned on suspicion of instigating Premier Eisner’s murder. A target list for assassination by reactionaries exists, plans to seize twenty aristocrats as hostages are alleged, and a nine member provisional ministry forms.
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Postwar woes and policy shifts sweep across states and nations
Western states move on citizenship denials for war draft resisters as Seattle judges reject rights for forty four aliens. Utah utilities resist Postmaster Burleson rates. Montana bans seizure law efforts. Oregon extends session and increases pay. Washington searches for labor agitator Leon Green. Los Angeles navigation syndicate forms to manage shipyards. Russia repatriation eyed. Mosby veteran Pendleton dies. Congressional races shift as Fess withdraws. Senate funds railways under government, and stamps shift. foreign trade up in Philippines. Victory Loan notes pitched. repeal of wartime prohibition debated.
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Paris Governorship and War Council Actions Noted
Foreign General Berdoulet named military governor of Paris. The supreme war council resumes sessions without Premier Clemenceau. Britain to release half more spirits for public use. Bills to deport 17816 enemy aliens proposed in Parliament. Submarines sunk off Kiel harbor per armistice terms. Interallied Commission members fired on in transit. Queen of Romania and daughter flee to England amid Romanian unrest. War cost to Britain pegged at eight billion pounds. French aviation mission to US to showcase airplanes. Mrs Theodore Roosevelt visits gravesite of Quentin Roosevelt. Various sports, weather, and legal notes follow in brisk reportage.
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Wilson Returns to Boston with Guarded Homecoming
President Wilson landed at Commonwealth pier and faced heavy security as troops and police guarded the route to his hotel. A 7000 crowd heard his remarks at Mechanics Hall where he urged a fight for his league vision, signaling a hard line against opponents and promising a wartime message to senators.
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Fire at Pittsburg Business College Traps Hundreds
A spectacular blaze at a Pittsburg business college traps more than 300 students on upper floors. Firemen rescue over 300 girls, with about 150 students reaching safety and a dozen injured as smoke and flames cut off exits.
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World's first police patrol plane arrives in Indianapolis
The craft carried a Dayton, Ohio officer to arrest and return Robert Templin on embezzlement charges. Pilots included F. E. Yendis, Dayton police inspector, and B. L. Whelan.
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Secret Conference With Ex Kaiser At Amerongen
Dr J Kriege a top German foreign office official left Amerongen after a three day stay and two days of talks with former Emperor William. He also conferred with Herr von Gontard. The conferences remain secret though noted to align with Dr von Kuehlmann’s active presence at The Hague.
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Attempted Poisoning Aboard Steamer Kills Two
Poison placed in soda bottles caused the sudden deaths of Dr. John Grimm and Miss Nellie Isbister aboard the Moana en route from San Francisco to Wellington New Zealand. Captain Barlow said Wellington authorities probed a suspected conspiracy targeting troops aboard British transports.
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Japs demand arms and equipment from Cossack mutineers
In Vladivostok the Japanese staff asked Col. Harry D. Styer to turn over arms horses and equipment of General Kalmikoff s Cossack troops who mutinied and surrendered to American forces. Maj. Gen. Graves previously refused a verbal request to stop protecting 1500 revolters.
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Harry D. Styer
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William S. Graves
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Flour Discounts Marked on Hungarian Sackings
Partial OCR shows Hungarian flour sacks with weights 98 pounds 48 pounds and 24 pounds marked as subject to discount. No further context or dates available.
Hides and Pelts Price List for Dry Flint Hides and Pelts
The notice lists dry flint hides and pelts with weights and prices including butchers 16 lbs and up, under 16 lbs, green salted hides, cured hides 25 lbs and up, No 1 No 2 brained pelts, buck skins, and various other animal skins. It also mentions shortened values for part cured and green hides with per pound adjustments and a total for ponies and glue. The document resembles a wholesale price sheet for animal skins and related products.
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Metal Markets Colorado Prices Report
Miscellaneous markets report lists metal settlement prices in Colorado. Bar silver at 1.01 percent, copper at 16 to 17 cents per pound, lead at 5.00 dollars, spelter at 6.30 dollars, tungsten at 12.00 to 14.00 dollars per unit.
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Market Report for Dairy Poultry and Potatoes in Midwest
Chicago markets list butter creamery 38 cents, eggs ordinary firsts 37 to 38 cents, potatoes from Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota at 1.60 per unit, poultry springs 32 cents. The report records current price ranges and lots including bulk sacks and fowl offerings.
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Grain prices in Kansas City market report
Kansas City grain market shows corn futures with February at 1.29 dollars per bushel, March 1.27, May 1.24, July 1.20. Prices listed in cents per bushel with small percentage changes noted.
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Chicago Live Stock Prices Report
Chicago live stock market figures show hogs and cattle values with bids from hogs at 17.40 to 17.85 for bulk sales and cattle ranging from 10.00 to 20.00 for good to prime. Butcher stock prices list cows and heifers from 6.35 to 15.50, stockers from 8.25 to 15.00, calves at 16.00 to 16.75, and sheep and lambs with prime at 18.25 to 18.35 and ewes from 12.00 to 6.60 for culls.
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