First Division Parade Returns under Pershing in Washington
Crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue greet General Pershing and the First Division as they march in a five hour parade. Tanks, guns, and French 75s mix with infantry and cavalry in a cross section of American expeditionary forces. Maj. Gen. McGlachin leads, with Siebert and Bullard among former commanders present.
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Washington
Pershing
Pennsylvania Avenue
France
Germany
Fresti
War Department
American Expeditionary Forces
Edward I. McGlachin
William L. Siebert
Robert L. Bullard
Sixteenth Infantry
Cantigny
America
Ware
German trade drive rumored in Venezuela
San Juan Puerto Rico reports renewed German activity in Venezuela. Travelers describe German arrivals and active German commercial travelers. One returnee says Germans offer clothing at lower prices, signaling a strong German commercial presence and intent to settle in Venezuela.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Venezuela
German Peace Pact Debate Opens in Senate
Washington September 16 the deration of the German peace treaty began its first full senate discussion as Lodge chair of the foreign relations committee called up the measure for publicity. September 17 news reports say the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh awarded an honorary fellowship to Maj. Gen. Merrita W. Ireland surgeon general of the United States Army.
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Washington
Senate
Chairmian Lodge 2
Ireland
Royal College of Burgeons
Edinburgh
Merrita W. Ireland
United States Army
William C. Bullitt
American Peace Commission
Sénate Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing
League of Nations
Bulitt
Sinn Fein Parliament Suppressed in Dublin Riot and Arrests
Dublin reports the Sinn Fein parliament in Dublin declared suppressed as police killed Detective Hoey and soldiers raided Sinn Fein HQ. Investigations seized loan documents and Ireland independence push traces, with searches at Count Plunkett’s home and MP Michael Staines residence.
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Dublin
Sinn Felners
Sinn Tein
Ottcer Hoey
Policee
Sinn Fein
House of Commons
Westminster
Dall Elrenne
Ireland
Gland
Stan Fein
Count Plunkett
Stan Feln
Michael Staines
Great LOQ lock opens at St Marys Falls canal
Sault Ste. Marie Sept 19 The fourth lock in the St Marys falls canal linking Lake Superior to the lower lakes will be formally opened for lake steamers. Government inspection boat General Lydecker will convey officials for the first passage. The lock is a quarter mile long 80 feet wide and at least 24 1/2 feet deep. The fall from Superior to the lower river ranges from 17 to 21 feet.
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Sault Ste. Marie
St. Mary's Falls
Lake Superior
Lower Lakes
Superior
St. Mary's River
Foot-ease Made into Bread by Mistake in Detroit
Col. James P. Castleman of General Pershing's staff, in Detroit to oversee the army department store, explained that two carloads of foot-ease were mistakenly baked into bread and fed to American soldiers en route to France. The incident highlights wartime supply mix ups and testifies to the handling of provisioning for American troops overseas.
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Col
J. ?. Castleman
U. 8
Detroit
Mich
James P. Castleman
Quartermaster's Department
General Pershing
France
Strike Ends as Delaware & Hudson Mines Restart in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 16 the Delaware and Hudson mines near the city resumed operations after a weeklong strike by 14,000 workers. Most mines of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western system remain idle except one, due to the stoppage.
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Delaware & Hudson Company
Scranton
Dataware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Peace Conference Ultimatums to Germany Issued
Paria Sept. 16 The supreme council of the peace conference sent three ultimatums to Germany demanding she immediately cease hostilities in the Baltic states.
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Paria
Ber Iin
Ware
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Germany
Pershing Receives Formal Thanks From Congress
In a joint session of the House and Senate, General John J. Pershing received a formal resolution of thanks for his leadership of the American expeditionary forces. Pershing expressed gratitude and noted the army’s achievements, praising the soldiers, sailors, and support networks that sustained victory and the republic’s legacy.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Pershing
Congress
France
Cummins
Brentker Gillett
Pershl
Gillett
Clark
Congress of the
United States
John J. Pershing
Mig
Europe
Pershing Sida
England
Republic
Two Mexicans Executed for Algodones Mutiny
Mexicali report says two of eight Mexicans found guilty in the September 8 Algodones mutiny were executed. Six others received short penitentiary terms in Mexico City, while two were acquitted.
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Mexico City
Mexicali
Lower
Californian
Algodones
California
World War Era News Briefs From Across Regions
A chaotic roundup of international and domestic incidents includes Kronstadt siege reports from Petrograd, bandits fleeing with $75,000 from a Cus Hull gateway, and a Chicago Bank robbery netting $84,000. London talks hint Lloyd George’s U.S. visit, Spain debates extending voting rights to women, and Canadian forces see a general promotion. Also noted are wartime store openings, a New York Socialist HQ attack, U.S. political maneuvers, royal sailings to America, and a mass casualty toll in Corona Christ district prompting relief convoys.
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Bhay
Cedar Rapids
Tun
O'Glock
Kronstadt
Ing Petrograd
Cus Hullo
Tartaka
Thomas Howell
International Brotherhood
London
Eaple
Lloyd George
Americ Goon
Madrid
Anburnead
Clarkson
Ashlind
Wia
Arthur W. Currie
Overgens
Tts
Canada
Ottawa
Chicago
Biute Bank
Minneapolis
Minn
War Department
Washington
Seventeenth Assembly
New York
United States
Lodge
Borah
Miho
Johnson
California
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Leopold
America
VU. S
George Washington
Hope
Kansas
Senate
House
Timne
Itutan
Wmume Lybel
Rome
Coroua Christ District
San Antonio
Tex
Joseph J. Dickman
Southern Department
Atricken
New York Bishop Elected on Third Ballot
The Rt Rev Charles Burch suffragan bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New York was chosen bishop to succeed the late Bishop Greer on the third ballot at a special diocesan convention in New York on September 18.
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New York
Charles 8. Burch
Protestant Episcopal Diocess of
Inta
Greer
Market Reports From Grain to Cattle Prices
The market lists prices across commodities including flour, hay, cattle, hogs, and sheep. Corn flour to hardwood brands show varied per-bushel and per-ton figures while hay prices span Timothy and clover qualities. Cattle categories range from prima steers to veal calves with precise price bands for each grade. hogs and lambs show weighted average quotes for different weights and conditions.
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Hay—Choice
Road To Choice
Holoxna
Dutcher Bulls
Veal Calvas
NOGS
Butehers
Taneyight
The Home Miracle Card Claim Declares Belief
A fragment from the Boston Transcript quotes a homeowner praising a morning gift as a miracle while contrasting with the line No Interest. The snippet reflects a casual exchange about unexpected assistance and common attitudes toward financial matters.
All He Asked Was A Ride Neighbor Next Door
Junior loved car rides and kept asking neighbors for rides despite his mother's warnings. After an hour away, he explained he asked where he should sit rather than for a ride, revealing his misinterpretation of the request.
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Junior
Janior
Wedding Music Turns to Popular Elijsel Song
A lighthearted wedding scene unfolds as a bride requests a change from the enduring Maren from Lohen grin to Over and Over Again. The organist agrees, and the bridal cortege moves down the aisle as the church resounds with the new tune. A sharp remark from a critic connects the scene to perceived profiteering and moral irony.
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Maren
A Serious Law and The Boat of Truth Tale
A fragmented excerpt presents a dialog on gravity and laughter, with a cryptic reference to a boat of Truth in a turbulent song from Ufa. The text blends questions about law with playful misprints and dreamlike imagery lacking clear factual events or identifiable persons.
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Ufa
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St. Mary's Falls Canal
News OF World
Charles S. Burch
City
Negele Ia
Boston Transcript
B. A.thomas
Kentucky
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Shane
Batonic
Datonic
Eatonic
Dr. Berry
Mall
Dr. C.H. Berry Co
Michigan
Ava
Broadway
Arkanians
Milam
Soule
Wilt Bell
Agra Cash, Bankable Biss OF
Liberty Onde
H. A. Sthodm
Ulilett, Arkaos
Star
Thorpe
Sener
New York City
Mtior
Wiscox Chemical Works
Fatehoguer N
P5kin
Fter
Cuticura
Loam
Ciate Faye
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