Armistice Saved Teutonic Race and Poison Secret
A guarded Interior Department exhibit shows a vial of lewisite, the deadly poison developed by American scientists. It explains how armistice halted its deployment to Berlin and why Germany escaped the weapon. The plant used secrecy and a no-leave rule, yet the armistice stopped its project before frontline use.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berlin
Manhattan Island
France
Bureau of Mines
W. Lee Lewis
Northwestern University
Evansville
Ill
Cleveland
Flanders
Lane
Yank troops plan trip toward Berlin as talks proceed
General Fayolle, commander of two occupation armies, arrived at Coblenz for a hurried meeting with Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett on emergency Allied peace terms. Troop activity around the Rhine bridgehead has intensified, with Doughboys predicting possible moves toward Berlin's Brandenburg Gate or the Statue of Liberty in New York.
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Fayolle
Coblenz
Hunter Liggett
Rhine
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin
Statue of Liberty
New York
State Gets Trucks for Mississippi Road Work
War Department informed Kramer that ninety eight motor trucks are available for the state highway department. Xavier Kramer will distribute them by application order from county and road district officials and has wired to ship to Tupelo Meridian and Jackson for allotment and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xavier Kramer
War Department
Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Department of Mississippi
Mr. Kramer
Tupelo
Meridian
Jackson
Competency Counts in 1919 Political Outlook
Officials stress competency over popularity as voters expect qualification to decide officer elections in 1919. The piece notes political climate remains calm but could heat with warmer weather, with public sentiment favorable to careful judgment and proven ability.
A Good Business Boy Involving Pigs At Louisville High
John Rundle, superintendent of Louisville High School, reported in Jackson that Frank McGee at his school has a lucrative pig venture. He bought a pig for 9.45 dollars and now holds wealth from that pig or pigs totaling 820 dollars, with costs of 151.25 dollars and a profit of 668.75 dollars. The note cites the boy as making very good business. Prof John Rundle, formerly Pela hatchie School principal, is praised for his successful leadership and holds many admirers in the county.
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John Rundle
Louisville High School
Jackson
Frank McGee
Clarion Ledger
Pelahatchie
Centenary Fund Drive Nears Final Totals for Methodist Churches
The eight day drive for a $10,000,000 missionary centenary fund closes today as many congregations still finalize. The northern branch reports $87,000,000 raised toward $105,000,000 with totals expected over $90,000,000 soon. The southern branch shows $30,000,000 toward $35,000,000 with strong gains expected.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Union
Nothern
Marines Land at Danzig Amid Baltic Invasion Report
Dispatch from Warsaw via Paris says British and American marines have been landed at the Baltic port of Danzig. A powerful fleet is to be anchored off the harbor, signaling a significant intervention as operations unfold in the area.
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Baltic
Dannzig
Paris
Warsaw
Hazlehurst man kills three tenants in plantation tragedy
Ellison Robertson killed Jas Boutwell and two sons Luther and Lonnie on the Robertson plantation near Hazlehurst by firing three shots. He was arrested while attempting to surrender and jailed. Mrs Robertson and Mrs Boutwell reportedly fought in the field during the incident.
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Ellison Robertson
Jas. Boutwell
Luther
Lonnie
Robertson
Hazlehurst
Lloyd George May Visit America for League of Nations Meeting
Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain may travel to the United States this year to attend the first League of Nations meeting in Washington in October, following a favorable consideration of the American peace delegation proposal.
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Lloyd George
Great Britaan
America
United States
League of Nations
Washington
U S to Re Submit Army Bill for 530000 Force
War Department will reintroduce the army bill after the last Congress failure. Secretary Baker said the measure envisions a temporary force of about 530,000 officers and men amid unsettled international affairs.
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War Department
Baker
Pelahatchie News Highlights Family Gatherings and Births
Local social notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Shields and daughter Irene of Brandon to the Mulhollans, engagements of Ora and Lula Mae Baker for a Mississippi wedding, and Dora McLaurin hosting granddaughters Alyene and Martha Talbert with cousin Mirian Lawrence. Families celebrate Ray Phillips and Charles Stingily’s return from France, new grandchild for Dr. and Mrs. L M Clarke, and a birth at Baptist Hospital for Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Nolan.
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Dora McLaurin
Alyene
Martha Talbert
Carrollton
Mirian Lawrence
Jackson
Clifton Burnham
Robi. Grimes
L.M. Clarke
Lynn Nolan
the Baptist Hospital
Carl Davis
Camp Shelby
Wilkes
France
Welcome home for Hawker and Grieve after Atlantic bid
London crowds welcomed Harry G. Hawker and Lieut. Commander Mackenzie Grieve on their arrival from northern Scotland after an unsuccessful attempt to fly from Newfoundland to Ireland. Mrs Hawker led the homecoming at Grantham while a large parade, including the mayor, Royal Aeronautical Club officials, and Australian troops, greeted the aviators. Hawker hinted a future attempt may depend on the Sopwith firm.
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London
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Scotland
Atlantic Ocean
New Foundland
Ireland
Aeros Club
St. Pameras
Royal Aerog Club
Brancker
Duke of
Rankin County Hog Drive Promotes Local Market Growth
Agricultural notes urge every citizen to raise and finish hogs for market by November 1 1920, projecting Fifty car loads could net over 125 000 for shippers. The piece urges disease caution, vaccination plans, and cooperative wool and hog shipments, inviting inoculation orders and detailing local supply points and a community rally at Pisgah next Sunday.
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Rankin County
Kentucky
Illinois
Pelalatchie
King’s Drug Store
First Airship Completes Atlantic Crossing Under Own Power
The NC 4 Navy sea plane captained by Lieutenant Commander Albert Cushing Read arrived at Lisbon Portugal ending the first Atlantic crossing by air under its own power. The craft left Rockaway Beach New York and reached the Azores then Lisbon covering 800 miles in 9 hours 43 minutes after a total Newfoundland to Lisbon flight time of 26 hours 41 minutes.
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Washington
NC-4
Albert ‘Cushing Read
Lisbon
Portugal
Atlantic Ocean
Ponta del Gada
Azores
McMullan Fox Engagement Told In Hickory Miss
Mr and Mrs Thomas Newton McMullan announce the engagement of their daughter Lucile to Roy L Fox of Brandon Miss. The wedding is planned for late June. Fox is cashier at Rankin County Bank and a prominent local figure.
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A. D. McKay
Cab
N. R. Battle
Tom Williams
Rankin
Robt
Claude ‘Behnke
Slidell, la
Thomas Newton McMullan
Hickory
Miss
Lucile
Roy L. Fox
Brandon
Fox
Rankin County Bank
Gari
For Sale Two Milch Cows with Calves at Brandon Miss
J E Weathered of Brandon Michigan offers two good milch cows with young calves for sale. This brief notice states the seller and location clearly with no extra details.
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J. E
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Yanks
Kramer
Centenary Fund of Methodists
U. S
Danzig
Auto Supply CO
Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Boutwell
McComb
Ira Shields
Irene
Mrs. Mulhollan
Ora
Lula Mae Baker
Hermanville
Iuss
Anne Mae Miller
Loya Bridges
Ray Phillips
Charles
Pisgah
Albert
Cushing
Portual
McMullan—Fox
Worthy Tailoring Company
County
Royal Hotel
Florence
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