British Pacific federation could govern postwar Pacific islands
Article reports Arthur Balfour’s claim that German colonies will not be returned after the war and outlines a proposed British Pacific federation. It envisions a central governor general, a federal council, and regional self-government, linking Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Britain with island groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Arthur J. Balfour
Germany
New Zealand
Pacific
Equator
German New Guinea
German Samoa
Marshall
Caroline
Ladrone
British Islands
British Archipelago
Great Britain
Canada
Auckland
China
India
East
Singapore
Nauru
German Solomons
Bismarck Archipelago
Marshalls
Carolines
Ladrones
Mum terole Relief Pimples Rheumatism Pain Ointment Ad
An old advertisement promotes Mum terole as a remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It claims rapid relief and urges readers to buy a jar from a local maker, emphasizing a clean white mustard-based ointment.
Peast of St Nicholas Observances and Today’s Meetings
Memorial exercises in Halifax honor victims of a powder ship explosion from a year past. An after the war conference of the National Federation of Building Industries meets in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Holland
Halifax
National Federation of Building Industries
Atlantic City
Washington
Marshall
Nebraska
League
Omaha
Great Britain
America
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Society For the Promotion of Engineering Education
William Howard Taft
Chas. M. Schwab
Wilson
Academy of Political Science
New York City
Winter racing and boxing cards sparse across cities
Racing at Jefferson Park New Orleans hosts a Winter meeting. Cuba American Jockey Club event runs in Havana. The International six day race enters its fifth day in New York City. Ralph Brady faces Irving Margolis in a ten round boxing bout in Syracuse.
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Jefferson Park
New Orleans
Cuba-American Jockey Club
Havana
Cyeeling
New York City
Ralph Brady Re
Irving Margolis
Syracure
Ontario minister of education Henry J Cody named
Dr. Henry John Cody, who celebrated his fiftieth birthday, is appointed minister of education in Ontario. A leading Toronto Anglican clergyman, he has long been active in religious and educational work and previously served on the unemployment commission. He will push higher teacher wages and boost technical and vocational training. Today's anniversaries note 1851.
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Henry John Cody
Ontario
Cody
Toronto
University of Toronto
Dominion
Bo Hes
Pain Relief Product Ad Promises Fast First Round Relief
An advertisement touts a remedy for aches claiming fast, soothing relief with a large bottle emphasized as economical. It references broad applicability and soothing effects while urging purchase at local drug stores.
Notable 19th Century Figures and Events Listed
A fragmentary dated set lists events and persons: the Duke of Wellington funeral expenses approved, Anselm Mayer Rothschild founder of Rothschilds, Jefferson Davis death, Gladstone’s stance on Irish party, a statue of Gen. James Shields unveiled, German socialist reactions, French offensive near Arras, Wilson note to Austria on sinking at Ancona, and Bucharest captured by Austro German forces.
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Duke of Wellington
Anselm Mayer Rothschild
Great Financial House of Rothschilds
Frankfort
Germany
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
New Orleans
Christian County
Kentucky
Gladstone
Parnell
Gen
James Shields
National Capitol
Washington
Arras
Wilson
Austria
Ancona
Bucharest
Romania
War highlights from a year ago today in Europe
A year ago today in the war, the Russo-German armistice was announced. Six German aeroplanes raided London. Berlin reported capturing 11,000 prisoners in the northern Italy offensive. The German U-boat sank the US destroyer Jacob Jones, with 69 officers and men reported missing.
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London
Berlin
Italy
United States
Jacob Jones
Notable birthdays mark figures from war to film
On this day in history, Gen August Von Mackensen born in Saxony turns 69. Rt Rev Thomas J Walsh born in Butler County Pennsylvania reaches 45. Dr Henry J Cody born in Embro Ontario turns 60. Howard Eliott born in New York City is 68. Prof Olin Templin born in Camden Indiana is 57. William Hart born in Newburg New York is 42.
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August von Mackensen
Balkans
Saxony
Thomas J. Walsh
Trenton
N. J
Butler County
Henry J. Cody
Ontario
Embro
Ont
Howard Eliott
Northern Pacific Railway
New York City
Olin Templin
University of Kansas
War League of American Colleges
Campden
Ind
William 8. Hart
Newburg
French Names for American Children After War
French Christian names for American children are expected to increase as soldiers return from abroad. Boys may be Pierre Jules Louis Marcel Raoul Lucien Etienne Gervaise, girls Marie Madeleine Yogonne Hortense Ninon Julienne Celine Colingtte. Pershing is the notable exception among war names across the country.
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Barbies
New York
France
Pierre
Jules
Louis
Marcel
Raoul
Lucien
Etienne
Gervaise
Marie
Madeleine
Yogonne
Hortense
Ninon
Julienne
Celine
Colingtte
Pershing
Burleson Urges Government Ownership of Telephones
Postmaster General Burleson argues government ownership of telephones and telegraphs should become permanent after peace, citing wartime control as proof of soundness and practicality. He discusses wartime mail operations, postal revenue, proposed rural parcel routes, civil service reforms, a new subway-related project, a national guaranty fund, and plans for aerial mail expansion.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Anys
Congress
Post Office Department
Treasury
Tiie Bo Fs
Egein
le Ing
Department
Grand Central Station
New York
Pennsylvania Terminal Office
France
Burlesen
Miitary Unite
United States
Washington
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Atlanta
New Orleans
Key West
Havana
Panama
West Indies
South America
Postoffice Department
Wbsa
Itt
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Honors in Key West Story
Mrs J M Camus of 726 Caroline St Key West Florida says five years of back pain irregularities vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.The article promotes the remedy as effective for women's health issues and urges readers to try it.
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Key West
Fla
J. M. Camus
Caroline St
Key Weat
Florida
Camus
Campaign to double Colorado population announced
The Denver Civic and Commercial Association plans a systematic effort to add one million people to Colorado. The campaign unites the state’s agricultural college extension service, county agents, the state immigration board, and business groups with the association’s agricultural and livestock bureau. Meetings are planned during the Farmers congress at Fort Collins the week of December 9 and the Denver dock show the week of January 18.
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Colorado
Agricultural
Tve
Denver Civic & Commercial Association
Lane
Department of the Interior
Vane
Coldiers
Colorado Agricultural College Extension Service
State Board of Immigration
Agricultural and Livestock Bureau
Denver Association
State Board of Immigra
Farmers’ Congress
Fort Collinsy
Denver
Italy Demobilizes War Industries Across Country
Rome reports demobilization of wartime industries is proceeding satisfactorily as directors work with the government to re establish them on a peace footing. Everything in being is carried out with dispatch and in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Missa Hosts Plains Visit From Greeley Colorado
Missa travels to the Plains guest appearance from Greeley Colorado marking a regional exchange. Local residents anticipate cultural exchange and note Missa's role in community events.
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Missa
Greeley
Colorado
Heal Skin Diseases Product Offers Quick Relief
Advertisement from The EW Réte Co of Cleveland Ohio promotes a skin ointment that cleanses and soothes irritated skin, claiming fast healing, non greasy application, and low cost. Readers urged to buy an extra bottle for 1.00 to ease itching and distress.
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EW. Réte Co
Cleveland
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