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Lloyd George lauds American aid as key to victory
In a despatch to Colonel House Premier Lloyd George praised the United States for its prompt response to his appeal for help in critical days. He questions critics who blame the Wilson administration for delays and argues Roosevelt would not have won the war faster.
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Not Again Boston Peace Celebration Ended in Disorder
A Boston peace celebration Tuesday night devolved into rowdyism with assaults on citizens and insults to women. Police failed to quell the disturbances. hoodlums roamed free, encouraging more looting and violence. The piece calls for a firm crackdown, even deploying the State Guard if needed.
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Boston
Colleges face postwar student army training rethink
The piece discusses the challenge of reorganizing Student Army Training Corps programs after World War II era fighting ends in Europe. It notes over 500 institutions hosting these programs and the need to balance education with war instruction while avoiding sudden disruption or financial strain, urging consultation between college presidents and Secretary Baker to shape a careful transition.
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Europe
United States
Army Training Corps
Baker
Government policy judged by combined public opinion
The passage argues that the collective judgment of what the government should do should be given significant weight in policy decisions. It emphasizes the legitimacy and influence of broad public sentiment on governance.
Kings fade and kings endure in postwar reckoning
The piece contrasts autocratic rulers toppled by the great war with enduring monarchs like Albert of Belgium, King George of England, and the Italian king. It highlights public admiration for constitutional monarchs, wartime duty, and a cautious stance toward Germany and Austria as the war ends.
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Greece
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Russia
Bulgaria
Albert
Belgium
France
Brussels
Italy
George
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Etihu Root and McCall Named For Peace Council Roles
The piece argues against Etihu Root as peace council member citing his Russia commission failure. It elevates Samuel W. McCall of Massachusetts as the best Republican fit, praising his training intellect and patriotism for Europe peace work.
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Europe
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Massachusetts
Materialize Your Rejoicing for War Welfare Fund
A call to contribute to the 250 million Welfare Fund to support soldiers overseas and postwar relief. Emphasizes gratitude to 2,200,000 men and urges Loyal home front support through donations. Encourages everyone to subscribe as able to the war work fund during Thanksgiving season.
Clemenceau Calls Allied Aid to German People Wise
Premier Clemenceau says the United States and allies should help Germans with food while they move to a democracy. He argues aid is prudent not sentimentality and that Germans will repay through work after war outrages by their leaders.
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United States
Clemenceau
Taft warns GOP against obstructive tactics after war and peace
Public Ledger quotes William H. Taft urging a Republican Congress and a Democratic president to cooperate during reconstruction. He cautions that obstruction will invite electoral punishment, while bipartisan legislation would gain public support and legitimacy.
Postwar Shipping Boom Urged by British Commissioner
Sir Connor Guthrie warns that despite current shipbuilding, a postwar ship shortage will occur and construction must stay at peak after peace. He argues for full American ship production and crews to seize global markets in South America, Asia, Africa, and beyond while expanding cargo fleets under the U S flag.
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South America
Asia
Africa
Shipping Board
Seven Seas
United States
Wilson Praised as Ally War Leader and Moral Spokesman
The piece lauds Woodrow Wilson for articulating the allied cause and moral aims behind the war against Germany. It commends his clear vision, leadership, and the United States’ unselfish, idealistic commitment, noting the enduring historical regard he will receive for guiding democratic nations.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Notable Figures and Events Highlight Postwar Era
A portrait of postwar figures and plans unfolds with Charles Taft delaying purchases until six months in his home proves the work endures. An Italian mission bearing historic codices visits the United States to honor Wilson and New York. Belgian royalty gift steel-cannon watches to valorous soldiers. The Versailles council names Lloyd George, E M House, Clemenceau, Bliss, Foch, Cadorna, Orlando. William Frederick, 12, would be heir to a German crown under a regency if monarchy persists.
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Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
William Marconi
Ruffini
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United States
Wilson
Congress
City of New York
Christopher Columbus
Amerigo Vespucci
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Allied Council
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Austria
Germany
Lloyd George
England
E. M. House
George Clemenceau
France
Tasker H. Bliss
Ferdinand Foch
Cadorna
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Vittorio Orlando
William Frederick
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House of Hohenzollern
The Kaiser’s Easy Chair On St Helena’s Isle
A humorous lyric laments contentment as a trap for idle living. The poem urges effort and action, contrasting satirical images of ease with a call to work and purposeful endeavor to find true contentment.
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Flower pot in full bloom sparks divorce inquiry
A Boston paper reports a wife seeks divorce from her husband on grounds of cruel treatment after he struck her with a flower pot in full bloom. The column notes the unusual phrase and asks for clarification on what constitutes such a blooming pot and whether any pot varieties are evergreen or decorative.
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Readers quarrel over verse punctuation and spelling
A Boston reader questions a correction in All Sorts about a verse that swaps sees for seize and suggests a revised edition. The letter discusses authorial responsibility and ends with a proposed alternative line about the optimist seizing the doughnut and the pessimist grabbing the hole.
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Boston
B. Knott
Scenes Along the Rhine Scenes Along the Rhine of the American Armies Overseas
A report on the movements and daily life of American forces along the Rhine frontier during overseas service. The piece highlights location, weather, supply status, and officer observations as troops advance and establish positions.
Cologne on the Rhine A glowing wartime portrait of a key port city
The article highlights Cologne as a major Rhine river port with vast docks and bustling trade before the war. It notes its Gothic cathedral, busy riverfront, and historical shifts from Roman camp to Frankish capital, then to French annexation, with a cautionary view of war’s impact and a hope for revival. It also mentions Cologne’s prominence in publishing through the Cologne Gazette and a reference to tomorrow's Picture The Castle of Drachenburg.
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Berlin
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Observant Citizen Notes War End Hopes and Holiday Life
A Civil War era column by the Observant Citizen reflects on empty sky omens toward the armistice, the public mood after Europe’s fighting ends, and fresh local curiosities. It records anecdotes from readers, mentions frost in Boston, and discusses turkey prices and wartime shopping advice.
War Lord and Kaiser Echo in Wartime Verse
A 1918 poem by Walt Mason reflecting on Wilhelm II as a war lord and threat while satirizing nations that later claim lessons learned. It contrasts the Kaiser’s pomp with the futility of war and cautions against complacent peace.
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Two Minute Talks After the War Urges United Drive
Boston columnist urges universal support for the United War Work Campaign Fund. He recalls the Ostrich fable to condemn excuses and calls for a united effort to raise 200 million dollars, surpassing 170.5 million. The piece frames giving as a patriotic duty shared by all regardless of belief or politics.
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Theat
Lawrence
New York
Maine hunter bags large bear near Chapin
A hunter and 250 pound plus black bear was shot as it stood 15 feet from a youth named Chapin. The hide remains in the Chapin barn to be cured into a rug. Report notes onions and venison as unusually cheap food in Maine with 190 pounds of onions costing about $3.50 and venison plentiful.
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Mars Hill
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston Weather Records
The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston coldest on November 1st with official figures showing 20 above in 1873 and 23 in 1874. He cites the warmest for this date as 68 degrees in 1902 and mentions rain on this date in 1911 1912 1913 1915 and 1916.
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