President and Mrs Wilson Sail for Europe from Hoboken
President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Wilson depart New York aboard the steamship George Washington bound for the peace conference. Police, marines, and military guards supervise the ceremonial transfer at Hoboken where civilians are kept at a distance and the Star Spangled Banner is played as the president salutes.
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United States
New York ‘Harbor
France
New York
North River
George Washington
War Time Earnings Drive National Duty
The message urges every able person to boost earnings and use income wisely to support the war effort. It stresses personal responsibility in securing better work, advertising abilities, and contributing financially to fund soldiers, warning against idleness and urging immediate pursuit of higher paying jobs.
Former Emperor Karl Aims for March Austria Elections
A Vienna dispatch states former Emperor Karl plans to run in the March elections leading the Democratic Monarchy Party. The move signals a bid to restore constitutional monarchy in Austria.
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Amsterdam
Karl
Austria
Democratic Monarchy Party
Vienna
British Admiral Sinclair's Hecht Cruiser Squadron Reaches Libau
British naval unit led by Admiral Sinclair's Hecht cruiser squadron reportedly reached Libau on Monday, signaling a shift in Baltic operations as ships deployed to assist Allied objectives.
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Sinclair
Hecht
Libau
Rome Premier Reveals Italy to Join Franco-British Alliance
Romano today declared that Italy will join an alliance between France and England, signaling a major shift in European alignment amid mounting tensions and diplomatic realignments.
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Rome
Italy
France
England
Romano
2030 Yankees Arrive Home on Lapland
The Lapland docked on the North River opposite Hoboken with 2030 American soldiers from England. The greeting included whistles and cheers as the George Washington with President Wilson aboard joined in. Most troops are aviation personnel trained in England and this marked the second homecoming transport since hostilities ceased.
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Lapland
New York
North River
Hoboken
George Washington
Wilson
England
Aviation
Transylvanian Rumanians Decide to Join Romania
In Berne a report states Rumanians in Transylvania and Hungary have decided to join the Romanian kingdom, signaling a regional political shift and potential border realignment.
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Berne
Transylvania
Hungary
Riverside Hospital Bills Lead to County Cost Share
At a recent city council session and county board meeting the audit committee reviewed about $600 in hospital related bills. The Riverside city hospital closure prompted the county to assume half the expense for supplies, buildings and nurses, with Corona flu measures also cited as a shared county cost.
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Riverside
Board of Supervisors
Hope For
Flaherty
City of Riverside
City of
Corona
Cunarder liner Orduna returns to New York after convoyed voyage
The Cunard liner Orduna, once targeted by German submarines, completed a quiet voyage to New York—lights burning, a straight course behind convoy. It carried troops for the Allies and its voyage included armistice news received aboard on day two. Captain Thomas McComb Taylor, who stayed in service, oversaw a celebratory mood.
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New York
Cunard
Orduna
Thomas McComb Taylor
Readjustment Dilemma Faces War End Transition
War Industries Board guidance signals a shift from wartime production to civilian goods as peace arrives. Industry leaders warn of labor, shipping, and reconversion hurdles while hopeful signs emerge in steel and auto sectors. The letter from Hope, Arkansas reflects farm finance strains and rising costs, underscoring nationwide tension.
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War Industries Board
Wm. W. Nickle Reports Western Travels to Californians
Wm. W. Nickle and family left Corona last October for Arkansas to visit his daughter. He writes of travels through many western states and describes current conditions there. He urges Corona residents to consider themselves fortunate and content.
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Wm. W. Nickle
Corona
Arkansas
Frank Perkins Visits Los Angeles for Business Matters
Frank Perkins travels to Los Angeles for a day or two to handle business matters. The trip may also relate to the opening of the fair and various amusements or picture shows observed during the visit.
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Frank Perkins
Los Angeles
Chapman Family Moves from Riverside to San Bernardino
Edith Chapman and her children relocated from Riverside to San Bernardino. Miss Jane Chapman visited her grandparents here during the moving work the week prior.
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Edith Chapman
Riverside
San Bernardino
Jane Chapman
Frederick Laster Returns Home From Los Angeles Visit
Frederick Laster came back home today after spending several days in Los Angeles visiting friends.
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Frederick Laster
Los Angeles
War In Mubtries Board Weighs Tax Aid Versus Manufacturer Resilience
The board appears to favor taxing the public to safeguard manufacturers against potential losses, rather than letting firms pursue their own salvation as in the past. The question hinges on whether public funds should bear the risk to shield industry from hardship.
Marshal Foch Warns Berlin Over Armistice Delays
Marshal Foch informs Germany it lags in meeting armistice terms set to May and warns of responsibility for further delays. Downing Street talks among Lloyd George Clemenceau Orlando Boch Sonnino and others end without binding decisions due to Colonel House’s absence. Discussions cover indemnities and Kaiser extradition possibilities from Holland.
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Marshal Foch
Germany
Berlin
Downing Street
Lloyd George
Clemencecn
Orlando
Marshal Boch
Sonnino
Birthday Letter From France Near Armistice Anniversary
An Armistice day era letter from Herbert Wroot on active service with the American Expeditionary Forces describes a twelve day, almost two thousand mile car trip across France, scenic views, and mail from home. He notes celebrating missed by one day and mentions correspondence with family members and friends.
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Herbert Wroot
France
Natal
Corona
A. C. Wroot
Herbert
Altho Herbert
Mann and Papa
Eremee
Soward
Ware
Edith
Eloge
Hester Harding
Unity in Peace as in War Urged at Victory Celebration
The speech by Charles Evans Hughes at the St. David's Society Aldine Club victory event urged unity for permanent peace, praising Allied and U.S. cooperation under Marshal Foch. He warned against party divisions weakening liberty and stressed shared sacrifices by France Great Britain Italy and America in achieving democracy and justice.
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New York
Charles Evans Hughes
St. David’s Society
Aldine Club
Mrs. David Lloyd George
Wiles
Hughes
United States
Marshal Foch
France
Britain
Italy
America
Berne Edict on Abdication Schedules Publication in Berlin
Berlin dispatch says the abdication document signed by the German prince will be published Tuesday and may omit mention of the crown prince's heirs. Washington reports President Wilson has accepted Ward Baruch's resignation as chairman of the industries board.
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Wilson
Rev. Sampson
Jack Cunningham
Berne
Germany
Berlin
Washington
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