Letters for ex prisoners of war guidance from Washington
The War Department announced that letters to American soldiers who were prisoners in Germany when the armistice was signed should be addressed to the company and regiment they served with before capture. The envelope should note formerly prisoner of war in Germany in the left upper corner. Christmas packages may be sent to men who were prisoners after coupons obtainable by relatives from any Red Cross chapter.
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Washington
Germany
War Department
Red Cross
Unique Separate Support Case Filed in Worcester Court
Worcester November 21 A male plaintiff John J Bruso seeks regulation of separate support from his wife Bertha M Bruso The case is noted as the first of its kind in Worcester Probate Court with the couple living apart the husband asking to file first for separate support while the wife has yet to petition.
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Worcester
John J. Bruso
Bertha
M. Bruso
Allies to Decide on Countries at Peace Conference
Washington reports focus on which nations will participate in the peace talks while personnel at the American legation and President Wilson's trip to France are being prepared.
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Washington
Legation
Wilson
France
Representation Considered for the Versailles Conference
The entente powers and the United States plan a conference procedure with nations at Versailles as units regardless of size. Secretary Lansing to head the American delegation, with limited personnel, as Taft’s potential involvement is questioned.
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United States
Associated Nations
Wilson
Lansing
Taft
White House
Paris
London
General Bliss
General Pershing
Suit Over Fake Telegram Ties Peabody Man to Sophie Stefanska
Emil Mraz of 6 Sherman Street Peabody faces a $1000 civil suit in Essex County Court at Salem brought by Sophie Stefanska’s relatives. The case alleges a romantic pursuit and gifts including a gold watch were exchanged, with marriage intentions published twice.
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Emil Mraz
Sherman Street
Peabody
Essex County
Salem
Sophie Stefanska
Emil
Mraz
Peabody Leather
Sophie
Man’s Hoax for Abducted Fiancée Backfires in Salem Suit
A man named Mraz tried to lure his former fiancée Sophie back from Utica by sending a fake telegram about a relative’s death. Sophie exposed the ruse and the Utica family sued Mraz for $100 damages in civil court. The couple’s relationship appears ended as Sophie returned to Utica.
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Mraz
Sophie
Utica
N. Y
Peabody
Salem
Telegraph Office
Lift Restrictions on Cotton Exportation
Washington announces the War Trades Board and the committee on cotton distribution lifted restrictions on raw cotton exports to Great Britain France Italy Belgium and Japan. The order becomes effective December 2.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
War Trades Board
Committee On Cotton Distribution
Former Queen of Seas Campania Sunk in Firth of Forth
The Campania once Queen of the Seas sunk in the Firth of Forth Scotland amid a gale after breaking moorings and colliding with a battleship. All on board saved. The former Cunard transatlantic liner served as mother ship for seaplanes in the navy and saw action at Jutland and the Dardanelles.
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Queen OF Seas
London
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Campania
Cunard Line
Transatlantic Flier
New York
Queenstown
City
British Admiralty
Jutland
Alled
Dardanelles
Laxative bromoinine tablets claimed to prevent grip
An old advertisement touts bromoinine laxative tablets as a preventive for grip and influenza. It notes E. W. Grove's signature on the box and the price of 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
War Industries Board to Release Many Workers
The War Industries Board will release many employees no longer needed and give two weeks notice. Women whose homes are outside Washington will receive free transport home financed by Chairman Baruch. The board will close gradually with some staff kept until after peace is signed.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Baruch
King confirmed as Solicitor General and ambassador pick
Washington November 21 Senate confirmed former Solicitor General John W. Davis as ambassador to Great Britain and Alexander C. King of Atlanta Ga as solicitor general to succeed Davis.
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Washington
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Alexander C. King
Atlanta
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