Japan Seeks Open Door in East as Peace Conference Proceeds
Baron Makino of Japan states Japan will pursue the open door and strongest partnership with Allied powers to aid reconstruction and secure lasting world peace. He arrived with delegates to join the peace conference and supports continued harmony with allies.
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Baron Makino
Japan
New York
Far East
Naboaki Makino
Jipanese Peace Commission
Brann
Japanese House of Peers
Advisory Council of Diplomatic Affairs
Orient
Germany
Pacific
Secord
Makino
Watch Fire Riot Near White House Prompts Arrests
Riot erupts outside the White House as National Woman's party sentinels protest failure of the senate to pass equal suffrage. Soldiers sailors and citizens clash with women bearing banners. an urn holding the watch fire is destroyed. police restore order and five women are arrested for restarting the fire in a park urn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Relief Work Expands in Northern France Report
Cable from Paris relays Hoover’s dispatch describing relief efforts in northern France by the Commission for Relief in Belgium and noting the pitiable condition of about 1,600,000 inhabitants who escaped German invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Commission
Herbert C. Hoover
Paris
Philadelphia Mint Sets New Record In 1918 Output
The Philadelphia mint produced a record total of 807,545,006 pieces for domestic use and 39,480,000 for foreign governments, yielding an overall output of BOT 825,40 pieces.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mint
Lieutenant Isaacs returns after escaping German camp
Lieu Edward Victor M. Isaacs, the only American naval officer captured by the Germans, is back in Washington after escaping a German prison camp. The story covers his capture aboard a U boat and the President Lincoln, and his twelve fruitless escape attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieu Fedoward
Victor M. Isaacs
Washington
President Lincoln
Chicago Leads Nation With 21711 Volunteers
Chicago topped the nation with 21 711 volunteers for military and novel service from January 1 to August 8 before recruitment privileges were suspended. The figures were issued in a December 81 report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Natron
Uniform Use Criticized by Recently Discharged Soldier
A discharged soldier criticizes the use of the uniform in trade bureaucratic remarks. Officials at government quarters respond, but the defense department faces scrutiny over the policy and its implications for service members post discharge.
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New YorkoeeUne
Jasinit
Goveyners Islamd
Depeetonent Ag
Epet
Government loss on railways looms into 1918 deficit
Washington officials estimate 1918 government losses from railway operations at about 150 million dollars. The deficit covers guaranteed returns to railroads minus government net income, with six more months of higher freight receipts needed to recoup losses.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Congress
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniels Urges Expanded Navy If World Arms Limit Fails
Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee that the United States must build the greatest navy if Versailles fails to curb armaments. He outlined a three year plan adding ten dreadnoughts and more ships, noting the U S would still rank second to Britain. He said aLeague of Nations could necessitate a world police force and urged power to halt construction if global agreement limits armaments.
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Washington
League of Nations
United States
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Versailles
America
Great Britain
Types of Blouses for Everyday Wear and Style Choices
Darker Latine blouses prove practical for daily use while peplum styles offer tailored finishes. The article notes two main blouse types, suggests darker satin peplum models with embroidery or soutache, and mentions georgette fabrics and inset striped vestee details. It also warns about industry standardization pressures on blouse design.
Things Seen in the Shops
The article notes velours gowns in dark blue and taupe with narrow peg-top skirts and unadorned round necks. It highlights soft white kid gloves with a small gauntlet, phoney imitation duvetyns in blue, and a black gown. Crepe meteor ensembles with rolling collars and beaded panel edges are described as fashionable.
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Tricotin
Gabardine
Ex Kaiser's Letters Burned at Potsdam
The correspondence of the former German emperor kept at Potsdam has been burned, including many documents on internal matters. A Dutch correspondent reports a white book is being prepared outlining the origin of the war.
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Enjatror
Wis
Potsdam
Dark Kautsky
Allies Dividing Hun Subs London
German submarines that have surrendered are being divided among the Allies. Fifteen go to France, ten to Italy, seven to Japan, and four to the United States, with U boats to be berthed for transport across the Atlantic.
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London
France
Italy
Japan
United States
Atlantic
War relief gift to Salvation Army announced in New York
Commander Evangeline C. Kooth announces a New Year gift of 00,000 dollars from the war relief commission of the Order of Vike to the Salvation Army W. The funds are designated for war relief work and will be used by the Salvation Army in ongoing relief efforts.
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Elke
Salvation Army
New York
War Relief Commission of the Order of Vike
Evangeline C. Kooth
Peru Names New Minister to United States
Washington welcomes Dr. Francisco Tudela who arrived December 31 from Lima as Peru’s minister to the United States with full credentials for the post.
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Washington
Francisco Tudela
United States
Lima
Prince Inepecte American Troops
A fragment describes actions in the Coblenz area with mentions of American troops and British command during a Monday event. The garbled text references Allent, King George, and Coblenz with unclear details on indictments or communications.
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Prince
Coblena
King George of
Great Britains
Coblens
Aitetiob
Woman's Name in Casualty List From New York
Miss Tula Lake Harvey listed as casualty in New York casualty list. Died of disease. She was 44. State health department bacteriologist at Albany.
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New York
Tula Lake Harvey
Wee
State Health Department
Albany
Dempsey Stops Gunboat Smith In Round Two Fight
Dempsey of Unknown weight defeats Gunboat Smith of New York by knockout in the second round of a Lehround bout here Monday night. Dempsey weighed about 100 pounds lighter than listed.
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Dempsey
Gunboat Smith
Huffalo
N. YeeJuck Dempsey
Unk
New York
Saving the Tender Plants For Winter Storage
Tender plants such as geraniums heliotropes and coleus may be scarce next spring Florists have closed greenhouses and supplies may run short They can be potted in tin with drainage holes and stored in boxes with moist garden soil to survive winter Keep above freezing and replant next year to fill bare spots.
Corduroy Kimonos Enter Fashion Mix
New kimonos shown in shops blend corduroy with Japanese style. The corduroy kimono, embroidered with silk chrysanthemums, is described as a comfortable, warm option for cold mornings. They are priced at about twenty dollars.
Distinguishing Mark in Room Decor Highlights Style
The piece explains how matching colors and decorative care create a distinct atmosphere. It notes expensive furnishings aren't essential and cites examples from large stores of attractive upholstery and plush for tabletops. A tapestry with plush and silk-like cotton drapery material are described.
Fringe Fur Traditions In Velvet And Gold Hats
A fragment notes Monkey Fringe or Monkey fur used as a fringe like edge on hats made of velvet and gold banding. It suggests fringe with possible small gold or silver rose accents as part of the design.
Jet Embroidered Beaded Blouse in Crepe Panels
A new year blouse features heavy embroidery in bead and sequin panels across the front and back on crepe fabric. The garment highlights jet tones and intricate detailing for formal wear.
PEST SPREAD BY MOSQUITO DISEASE DESCRIPTION
The article explains Glariasia a tropical disease in humans carried by certain mosquitoes. It details nocturnal blood parasites visible only under a microscope, their daily cycle from afternoon appearance to morning disappearance, and development within the mosquito as the intermediate host before transmission to humans.
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Tropics
Odd Belief About Geese From Barnacle Theory
In 1597 John Gerard describes a folk tale that geese sprang from barnacle shells. He recounts a shell with a birdlike form that matures, dives to the sea, then grows into a tree goose. Locals in Lancashire reportedly bought these geese for threepence from Ple Island near Barrows-in-Purncas.
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John Gerard
Ieee
London
Lancashire
Ple Island
Barrows-in-Purncas
Move Up by Maintaining Habits and Presentation
The piece argues the average businessman must monitor habits, areas, speech, and companionship as status indicators. It emphasizes consistent, tasteful grooming and conduct to signal judgment and self-respect, urging steady personal and professional advancement for bigger rewards.
Red in Flags Through History and Royal Tithe
The article traces how red flags symbolized church and royalty and notes a shift during Henry VI’s era when red lost favor in France to white, then white was dropped by England. It recounts Catholic banners under Charles IX and Henry III and Protestant banners in white.
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Henry VI
England
France
Charles IX
Henry III
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Randall-Dodd Auto Co
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