American War Effort Behind Front Lines in France
An excerpt reveals vast American wartime logistics behind the fighting in France. It notes 78,891 troops, 1,370 men, and 750,000 combat troops in the Argonne, plus rail, wagon, and road construction. It details locomotives, freight cars, and miles of track built, trains in service, and the motor transport system. It also cites immense food reserves, including 990,000,000 rations of beans and other staples, with tobacco and candy stocks for troops.
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Anoney
United ‘States
France
Ticera
Argonne
Eivil: Ife
Amerlega
Alyce
Department of Nght Railways
Europe
Armistics
Benna
Newberry Probe Delayed by Senate Committee
Newberry probe scheduled for quick Senate review was delayed as the Senate committee postponed action. Details remained unclear as members cited calendar constraints and the ongoing budget discussions. No timetable for resumption announced.
American Troops Cross Into Luxembourg and Germany
American Army of Occupation reports say U S forces crossed the German frontier near Bridg and Audun le Roumn and advanced into Luxembourg. Supplies and artillery move eastward as infantry presses ahead, while Germans retreat in compliance with the armistice terms. Two aviators Vernon Remington and Arthur O G Dineen were found in a hospital inside enemy lines after being captured in October.
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Pointe
Bridg and
Audun-le-Roumn
Duchy of Luxemburg
Luxemburg
Germany
Longwy
Vernon Remington
Arthur OG. Dineen
Remington
Dineen
Huntington
Ind
Ha Mont Belgium Explosion Kills Many In Fire Devastation
Report from London cites a munition train explosion at Hamont Belgium’s station causing massive casualties. Estimated dead range from one hundred fifty to more than two thousand with widespread fire and building collapses. German ambulance trains caught fire. some German soldiers killed while plundering trains. a few Dutch soldiers among the dead. aid from eighteen directions dispatched.
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London
Hamont
Belgium
Kiev Taken From Bolshevik Hands in Surprise Capture
Copenhagen dispatches report the Ukrainian government overthrown and Kiev captured by Astrakhan troops. The Ukrainian national assembly fled, a provisional government formed, with General Denikine reportedly commanding the antibolshevist forces in the city.
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Ukraine
Astrakhan
Denikine
Copenhagen
Kiev
Ukranian National Assembly
Paris Prepares for Wilson Arrival in Paris
Paris reports President Wilson is expected to arrive in the city soon as preparations intensify. Officials say security, ceremonies, and official receptions are being organized for the visiting leader.
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Paris
Preaident Wilson
Cebet
Senate Finance Panel Cuts War Revenue Proposals
The Senate finance committee trims wartime revenue plans reducing taxes on luxury goods, chemicals, and firearms while preserving key levies on autos, sporting goods, and jewelry. Chewing gum rate drops from 4 to 3 percent, firearms duties fall to 10 percent, and the overall 1919-1920 revenue target seeks a deeper cut toward 500 billion.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
McAdoo
Simmons
American and Allied Troops Cited in Paris Orders
English, American and Italian soldiers receive citations in the Omellus Journal for notable actions near Paris. The Ninth United States Infantry and aviators including Edward Rickenbacker are named among those praised for gallantry and fighting under superior enemy forces.
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Paris
Omelus
Prince of Wales Regiment
Nalion
United States Infantry
H. H. Worthington
Plelenki
Stanley Doblez
Twentythird Infantry
Harry Kelly
Aloysiug J. Brown
Wibchenbdnaug
Kenneth , Sands
Thomas Ean
Aleo G. de Freest Larner
James Norman Hall
David Peterson
Charles W. Chapman
James A. Metasner
Edward Rickenbacker
Otto Sentenced to Prison Following Railway Escape Case
Chicago reports Edward Wilhelm Otto, once a Highland Park riding master with notable clients, sent on a special southbound train after his arrest. He ran a prominent stable by the North Shore and taught many from elite families. Government agents say he recorded observations at Fort Sheridan as part of the case. Six accomplices traveled from Grand Rapids, Dubuque, Detroit and St. Paul.
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Chicago
Edward Wilhelm Otto
Highland Park
Otto
North Shore
Fort Sheridan
Grand Rapiddy
Dubuque
Detroit
St. Paul
Indianapolis
McMurray
Dean
Hickory St
Chicago Heights
Ale Wayn & Strong
McMermay
David Ht. Shapiro
Notary Public
World News Briefs From Paris to Washington
A rapid roundup cites Kin George and Queen Mary’s Paris plans, Britons resignations, French academy selections, and Wilson’s Paris visit expected around December 12. It notes Belgian events, Dutch-Belgian clashes, and Belgian-German upheaval, plus U.S. naval gains, hunger aid to Europe, and preparations for Wilson’s December voyage with a 200-person entourage.
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Kin George
Mary
Paris
London
John B. ‘Olynbs
Prowler Clemenceau
Marahal Foch
Mente Bery
Frenehm Academy
John ‘A. Heydter
Natholit
League
New York
Erry
Budapest
Couetnotinople
Brussels
Nobert Cecil
Nafirs
Windhoven
Holland
Gheel
Antwerp
Wilson
U. S. & Wyoming
North Sea
Beotland
Market Prices For Grains Live Stock And Hogs
The United States food administration standards are listed for flour and related products with prices per barrel and per hundred pounds. Cattle and hog markets show ranges for choice to prime steers, heifers, cows, yearlings, and hog classes, including pricing for western lambs and wethers.
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United States Food Administration
Igipto
Iowa War Casualties and Health Reports Highlight Crisis
The Iowa weekly notes 105 killed in action 151 died of disease in France 18 died in accidents in France 576 died of disease in United States camps 48 died en route to Europe 60 died in U S camps from accidents 2 died in England 2 died in Canada 2 suicides 1 527 total. It also reports hog cholera declines per Dr J Koen and honors Squire S M Richardson of Clear Lake voting centenarian. An Iowa incident lists Dr Maria Agnew killed in Town City, Ruth Agnew injured. Miss Tulla Wade involved. Advertising for unskilled women workers banned, Thanksgiving meals to use home grown products, and a mock court in Knoxville condemning Kaiser Wilhelm with 10 000 spectators. A Cedar Rapids soldier Harris recounts two SA campaigns and two front campaigns.
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France
United States
Etrance
England
Canada
Iowa
J. Koen
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Koen
Toba
Squire S. M. Richardson
Clear Lake
Richardson
William Henry Harrison
Maria Agnew
Walker
Linn County
Tha State University of Town
Tulla Wade
Martin J. Wade
Ruth Agnew
Miss Agnew
Miss Wade
Nathan A. Smyth
United States Department of Labor
Washington
A. L. Urick
Smyth
Food Administration
Keisar Wilhelm
Germany
Knoxville
Cedar Rapids
Harris
America
Moral Discipline Report
A humorous exchange notes a boy studying German benefits his conduct. The speaker observes, though he has not yet learned the language, the effort helps him keep his temper admirably under irritation. The piece frames language study as a test of self control.
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Friedrichbert
Germany
Peidelberg
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured By Local Applications
Claim states catarrh is a focal disease influenced by constitutional conditions and promises cure through Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It describes internal use, blood action on mucous surfaces, and touts tonics and blood purifiers. Includes testimonials and company address in Toledo, Ohio.
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Ball
Hall
Halls Catarr
Medicinh
E - Cheney & Co
Propa
Toledo
Somé Seasoning Quotes on American Army Inferred Strength
A fragmented quote discusses American army effectiveness, noting unseasoned troops and frequent failures. The speaker claims soldiers were fairly well prepared, with pep, and that many admit they are strong, though failures occur and occasional successes shape opinion.
Spanish influenza care and household remedies
Public tips urge avoiding crowds and maintaining good health with cleanliness and fresh air. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce remedies including Pleasant Pellets, Anuric tablets, and Golden Medical Discovery, advising bed rest for severe symptoms and home tonics to rebuild the system after influenza or pneumonia.
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Pierce
Golden
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