Great Reception In Paris as Wilson Arrives in France
President Wilson's arrival in Brest and Paris sparks a grand reception with a massive ovation. Paris honors him with a city citizenship title and Mrs. Wilson receives a diamond brooch. The event features naval parades, a fleet review, and speeches by French leaders praising American wartime and peacetime roles.
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League of Nations
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France
Etats Unis
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United States
Won't Contest Election in Arizona Governor Race
San Francisco reports Pred T Coulter, Democratic candidate for governor of Arizona, failed to contest the fall election. Thoms Campbell, Republican, won by 820 votes and Campbell had previously been elected governor two years earlier by a slim margin.
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T Coulter
Arizona
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Lands for U soldiers farms urged by Wilson report
Secretary William B. Wilson urges legislation to colonize and farm public lands by millions of returning soldiers. A federal board would supervise the plan, ensure full equipped farms, roads schools and markets, and prevent land speculation while expanding the nation’s food supply. The report also backs using forest areas similarly and mobilizes the labor service to curb unemployment after the war.
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Restoring Passenger Trains Under McAdoo Plan
Washington reports that normal passenger service has been restored by the railroad administration. Director General McAdoo,, in a message to the American people, says several trains will be added to existing schedules in the coming weeks after previously urging curtailment during the war emergency.
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Railroad Administration
American Troops See Metz Welcome Poincare Crowd
American troops led the parade as Metz welcomed President Poincare and French leaders. A huge crowd cheered as Marshals and generals including Clemenceau Joffre Foch Haig Pershing appeared. Metz girls in national dress lined the streets while soldiers carried flags and bouquets. The Star Spangled Banner drew loud cheers during the review.
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Esplanade
Hunchback Becomes President in Brunswick Republic
A four foot five inch hunchback dwarf named Merries is reported by the Daily Chronicle as elected president of the Brunswick republic, with a washerwoman serving as minister of education. The duchy has become a republic under German red rule, and the hunchback’s salary is listed as 600 by the year.
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Captive Yanks Freed As War Ends Move to Switzerland
Berlin reports 2,600 American prisoners of war at Camp Rastatt have left for Switzerland. An additional 200 Americans in scattered German camps depart via Holland and Denmark. Officials expect the final evacuations from German camps by midweek.
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U S Officers Arrive in Berlin for Prisoner Repatriation
General Harries and Lieutenants Galliard and Schelnog of the American commission for the repatriation of war prisoners arrived in Berlin last night. They are the first American officers to reach Berlin since the armistice. They made a 25 hour journey from Spa Belgium, the former German headquarters.
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Polish American Troops Sailed for Danzig Occupation
Dispatch from Weser Zeitung reports Polish American divisions have embarked at Havre to occupy Posen and Silesia. Headquarters to be at the town of Poznań, guiding Polish control of the provinces.
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Britain and U S 10 Police Seize Navy Build Urged
Admiral Badger urged a large naval program to 1925 to police the seas with Britain and the United States. He cited German and Austrian submarine losses, argued for six year build plan, and said ships should be allocated by a peace conference. He noted patrol boats work well and discussed disposal of the German fleet.
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Lloyd George backs League of Nations plan
London December 10 Premier Lloyd George addressed a large women’s meeting and endorsed a League of Nations, saying it may not prevent war but will hinder the god of war. This marks his first public nod to the project since the election campaign began.
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Itoyi George
League of Nations
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Child Health Remedy
An old promotional notice urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for sick, cross, or feverish children. It claims a coated tongue signals constipation and promises quick relief within hours, noting the product is tasty and suitable for all ages.
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Caliifornia Fig Syrup Company
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The American Duchess at London Charity Concert
The English press describes the American duchess as looking like a young girl beside her two soldier sons, the marquis of Blandford and Lord Ivor Spencer-Churchill. She remains witty, teasing a patroness about an extra number.
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London
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Ivor Spencer-Churchill
Constance
Tin foil drive tied to Red Cross prompts mystery
A schoolboy named Joseph amasses tin foil for the Red Cross as demand fluctuates. He reveals a ruse that he claimed the fall was full of flu germs to scare others away, allowing him to collect more.
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Red Cross
Indianapolis News
Life Abounds With Opportunities For Love
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