Miserable Homeward Tale of Mackensen Army
The Associated Press reports the 120000 troops commanded by Field Marshal Mackensen endured a disordered return from Romania after the war’s signing. Many units were robbed of belongings, disguised in civilian dress, and forced to march through the Carpathians toward Hungary, with trains and wagons abandoned or repurposed and matériel plundered.
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Mayoral Contest Opens Tuesday In Chicago
At six o'clock Tuesday morning the 220 polling places in Chicago will open giving city residents a chance to vote in the mayoral contest. Voters will choose among candidates seeking the city’s top office with campaigns focusing on reform and urban issues.
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Republican mayoral race heats up as Thompson faces rivals
Voters will pick mayor and other city officials next month. Incumbent William F. Thompson seeks renomination in a Republican primary, opposed by Larry Olgon chief justice of the municipal court with party backing and Captain C. B. Merriam reformist professor running as an independent. Democrat Robert M. Sweitzer stands unopposed for mayor.
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Governor Allen of Kansas Again Gets Well Shown Up By an Expert
Washington reports Major General Traub testified before Senate military affairs that Governor Allen’s figures on Argonne equipment shortages were often based on late battle reports. He said no American artillery rounds fell short and that rough air superiority would have required 60,000 planes to maintain. He praised unseasoned troops and denied preference for regular officers over national guards.
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Millrose A A Carnival Brings Top Athletes to MSG
In New York on Feb 223 the Millrose A A carnival of sport gathers elite performers for over a dozen events at Madison Square Garden. Many athletes debut post military service with Cole Ray of the I Athletic club aiming to win the third and final leg of the Rodman Wanamaker trophy.
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Ray seeks third straight win as New England champ joins hurdle field
Tomorrow night Ray, the defending winner for two years, faces a strong lineup in the Invitation hurdles. J J Cotino ty, New England AAU champion, Cool Leath of Harvard, the Ironman Intercollegiate winner, Joe Stout from the University of Chicago, Lieut Fob Simpson, ex-Missouri hurdler, travel from California for the meet. This will be Ray’s only east appearance this winter.
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Nations see value of physical education in schools
Washington February 22 The Bureau of Education notes worldwide appreciation for physical education grown by wartime needs. Illinois first to require training in 1915 followed by New York New Jersey Nevada Rhode Island California Maryland Delaware. Six states considered action Massachusetts Connecticut Pennsylvania Nebraska Ohio Colorado. Laws vary from one to two and a half hours weekly and largely apply to high schools though some cover all students.
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Continuous Debate on League Nations Tracked by Senate
The Senate will debate the league of nations nearly nonstop until March 4. Senators Reed and Lewis will lead discussions with others including Lodge Knox Owen Hitchcock and Taft set to speak, defending or attacking aspects of Wilson's plan as Washington birthday remarks spark applause.
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Discharged men get travel allowance under new conference rule
Washington February 22 The conference adopted a rule allowing men discharged to retain their walforma and granting them six cents a mile to travel from their homes from places of discharge.
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Macedonia Faces Quiet Reconstruction After War
Macedonia now appears peaceful but destroyed many villages and roads. British roads remain the best in the region, while population returns slowly. Relief efforts center in Saloniki with Major Caray and Lt. Col. Farnam directing Serbia aid. fuel, coal, and transport remain scarce as railways and mines falter.
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Health of Serbia's population improves far beyond expectations
Report from Nis, Serbia, dated February 22, notes surprisingly good health. Typhus and influenza are rare, hospitals see reduced workload, and Allied medical staff including American Red Cross doctors assist in Nish Belgrade and Monastir.
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State of siege in Munich as revolt looms
Copenhagen Feb 22 report says a state of siege is proclaimed in Munich. A committee of action from the three socialist parties is formed and the cabinet will meet to discuss forming a new ministry.
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Washington seen as originator of league of nations idea
Ambassador Davis at the Washington day dinner of the American speaking club framed George Washington as the originator of the league of nations. He cited Washington’s leadership of the constitutional convention and his push to improve trade with England as foundations for peaceful commerce and shared prosperity.
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Cheyenne Lodge to Initiate Class February 24
Cheyenne Lodge No 660 B P O Elks will initiate a new class Monday evening February 24. All members are requested to be present. John J M'Inerney, Secretary.
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Camp burned to the ground at Issurville
Paris reports that the American camp at Issurville was destroyed by fire. A dispatch from Dion via Havas states the camp burned quickly despite prompt American efforts, with large quantities of supplies lost.
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