Blindness Not a Terrible Affliction Says Sir Arthur Pearson
The Carmania arrived from Liverpool with 106 passengers including S G Rouitch the Serbian minister and Sir Arthur Pearson the blind philanthropist. Pearson urged viewing blindness as a productive condition noting 11 training centers in England and St Dunstan's with 600 skilled blind workers. Rouitch said Croatians Slavonians and Serbians could be united under one flag. Ebén M Willis died in Concord New Hampshire from pneumonia following influenza.
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New York
Liverpool
Halifax
S. G. Rouitch
United States
Sir Arthur Pearson
Sir Arthur
England
St. Dunstan's
Rouiich
Serbia
Eben M. Willis
Clemenceau Rest After Strain Joins Birthplace Home
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau, after 18 months of intense labor in parliament, has taken a rest. He travels to Mouilleron en Pareds in La Vendee, his birthplace, seeking relief from heavy strain.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Mouilleron En Pareds
la Vendee
Navy aviator makes 651 mile non stop flight
New York report that Lieutenant-Commander N N Ballinger conducted a non stop flight of 651 miles from Pensacola carrying five passengers. The attempt was for the Curtiss marine flying trophy won by Lieutenant T C Rodman of the Marine Corps.
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New York
The
Aero Club of America
N. N. Ballinger
Pensacola
T. C. Rodman
Marine Corps
Beatty and Haig to be made earls
London reports that Field Marshal Haig and Vice-Admiral Beatty will be elevated to the peerage. The Mail names Generals Horne Plumer Byng Rawlinson Birdwood and Allenby as future peers.
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London
Field Marshal
Haig
Beatty
the Mail
Horne
Plumer
Byng
Rawlinson
Birdwood
Allenby
Honors and Grants for World War Leaders Reported
The piece notes probable monetary grants with honors for leaders, though immediate announcements are unlikely as Haig stays in command until peace treaties and reconstruction. It cites historical precedents of $600,000 for Lord Roberts and $250,000 for Lord Kitchener after the South African War. It also mentions Vice Admiral Beatty possibly becoming full admiral and the Marquis of Milfordhaven’s retirement on request.
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Haig
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Beatty
John R. Jellicoe
Marquis of
Milfordhaven
Admiralty
Swiss protest acts of Russian Bolsheviks
Switzerland telegraphs a strong protest to the Soviet government over Russia delaying the departure of the Swiss legation and staff from Russia. Switzerland demands an immediate answer and will hold Russia responsible for all delays.
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Bernd
Russia
Switzerland
Trade Promotion Man Wanted
A large Philadelphia concern seeks an experienced floor covering specialist to head a Trade Promotion and Demonstration Department. Responsibilities include window display distribution, supervising office work, directing field staff, and travel as needed. Young, action minded men preferred. Reply with age experience and salary expectations to Z 51 the Post.
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Philadelphia
United States
Two Great Fleets to Be Based on Coasts by Next Summer
Secretary Daniels outlines a two fleet plan with Pacific and Atlantic bases to train through joint maneuvers. Each fleet will have a two year ship assignment and officers aboard to prevent declines. The plan envisions equal capital ships and coast to coast visits for public exposure.
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Washington
Pacific
Atlantic
Daniels
House Naval Committee
William S. Benson
Europe
New London
Congress
Health Crusaders Tourney Aims for School Winners
Millions of U S school children will be invited to join a four month health tourney by the Junior Red Cross and the National Tuberculosis Association starting Feb 9. Participants perform health chores to advance from health crusader to knight and banneret with awards for top schools and classes.
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New York
United States
Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Keeping a Cheerful Outlook While Staying Neatly Positive
A brief note on maintaining a bright outlook with practical, cheerful habits. Tips emphasize tidy routines, gentle routines, and steady routines to sustain optimism without sacrificing order.
Philadelphia Bomber Held Without Bail
Edward Moore was held without bail in Philadelphia after police connected him to bomb outrages. A detective testified that a loaded automatic pistol and about 200 letters, many from interned aliens, were found in his room. An unexploded bomb was found yesterday in a public telephone booth near the U S district attorney offices.
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Philadelphia
Edward Moore
United States District Attorney
Federal
Hamlin Rejoins Old firm and War Savings Role
Nason Hamlin resumes with Jackson & Curtis at 19 Congress Street to direct War Savings Stamps sales in Massachusetts. He resigns from the state War Savings Committee as the program ties with the Federal Reserve Bank, making further sacrifices unnecessary.
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B. Nason Hamlin
Jackson & Curtis
Congress Street
Massachusetts
Federal Reserve Bank
Hamlin
National War ‘Savings Committee of Massachusetts
Ship a trap for U boats in Newport harbor
A heavily armed four mast schooner, the Charles Whittemore, arrived at Newport harbor as a Navy decoy to lure German submarines. Its outwardly peaceful cargo carrier guise hid naval officers and a trained crew ready to engage if stopped. The Whittemore was not impeded. Also in Paris Edward T. Williams of UC Berkeley, former chief of the State Department Far Eastern affairs division, arrives to advise the American peace delegation on eastern questions.
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Newport
R. I
Navy Department
Charles Whittemore
Whittemore
Prof. Williams
Paris
Edward T. Williams
University of California
American State Department
Arrivee
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Ty Vlcawuw
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Styles
Rittier’s
CNC
Boston
Loomers
Soldier Boy
Silvertone
Oxford
Tremont ST. Raghar
Butler’s Men
Tremont ST. Butler
Concord
N. H
Ebén M. Willis
Page Betting Company
Birthplace
Edison
Edison Records
New England
F. H. Thomas CO
New
Lston
Back Bay
Hotel Lenox
U. S. Navy
Utler’s
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