Federal solution for British Isles proposed by Sir Gilbert Parker
London January 6 Sir Gilbert Parker outlines five imperial reform problems. He calls for fairer capital and labor relations reduced spending, federalizing the British isles to ease internal Irish issues, expanded technical education, and resolving empire constitutional questions. The task is large but possible.
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London
British Empire
Gilbert Parker
British Isles
United States
Discipline Breakdown Among Returning Troops
New York reports Maj. Gen. David Shanks announces discipline lapses among troops returning from Europe. Officers and enlisted men who deserted or fell out of sight upon arrival face court martial or arrest, with a public appeal to stop pressuring others to leave units. Washington officials may authorize drastic measures if misconduct continues. Poincare May Visit U S in August is noted in Paris dispatches.
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New York
Europe
David ©. Shanks
Washington
Mackensen Arrest Reported by French at Budapest
Field Marshal von Mackensen is said to have been arrested by French authorities in Budapest according to a dispatch received from Innsbruck. The report cites the capture as of January 4.
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Budapest
London
von Mackensen
Innsbruck
Lift Siberia Export Ban Eases Shipments to Russia
Washington on January 6 announced export licenses will be issued freely to approved consignees for shipments of all non conserved commodities to Siberia. Previously goods had to be consigned to the guard's representative at Vindivostok.
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Siberia
Washington
War Trade Board
Guard
Vindivostok
Cardinal Mercier to Visit America Soon
Brussels reports Cardinal Mercier will travel to America soon, as announced by the newspapers. The visit is expected to involve meetings with church and state figures during his stay in the United States.
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Mercier
America
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Amweria
Destroyers and submarines sail for home from Europe
Forty-one ships, including thirty-one destroyers and seven submarines, are returning from Europe and likely to reach home stations within days to two weeks. Destroyers head for Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, and Charleston while submarines of the A L class move to Philadelphia. Submarine numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 are listed.
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Washington
Deavers
Europe
Navy Department
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Charleston
Paris Floods Threaten City as Rivers Rise
Paris endures heavy rainfall with the Seine and other rivers swelling and flooding quays and low-lying areas. Provinces report rising waters threatening infrastructure as rain continues.
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Paris
Inn
Seine
Tamatches
Rhone
Avignon
Ex Kaiser's Ear Operation Report From Amsterdam
Former German emperor underwent a successful operation on an ear at Amsterdam University Hospital. The procedure was performed by a surgeon from Amsterdam University. Details remain scarce but the event is confirmed by multiple sources.
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Amsterdam
Pro” Aang
Univesity
Neon
For Sale Classified: Car and Pallets Available
A five passenger car in first class condition is offered for sale at a bargain if taken at once. Call 725 or 3688. Also available are 30 pallets currently laying. contact Loren White at 1567.
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Loren White
May Restore Kaiser Addresses Sympathy Across Germany
A strong movement grows in Germany to restore the ex Kaiser to the throne with non Socialist papers favoring him as Kaiser Wilhelm. Sympathy signatures circulate for a return to monarchy, as propagandists urge a Hoch Zollern state and warn of epidemics and foreign occupation if Wilhelm does not return.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Amerongen
Wilhelm
Deutsch Tages Zeitung
Ebert
For Rent Listings With Various Rooms and Addresses
Multiple rental notices list furnished four room homes, five and six room houses, a three room unit, a nine room house with furnace, and a five room modern cottage. Offers include proximity to square, contact phones, and one on payment sale option by W D Garmo & Son.
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Madison Street
P Hone
Jacob Scheffel
W. D. Garmoe & Son
Help Wanted and Miscellaneous Notices
Wanted a position by a 16 year old girl in a restaurant or store. Inquire at 605 South E Street. Also wanted old papers call 3458, and they will be called for by a member of the Woman's Association. Fairfield Iowa agents seek Grand Union Tea Co Ottumwa Iowa 222 E Main St. Wanted 1 000 batteries for winter storage keep battery in good condition for 50c per month and return to car full of life. Battery department led by G M Doughty previously Willard Service Station across from us. Hannah Auto Company 629 oh
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South E Street
Woman's Assa
Fairfield
Iowa
Enquire
Grand Union Tea Co
Ottumwa
E. Main St
G. M. Doughty
Willard
Hannah Auto Company
Elect Albanian Congress Elected Delegates in Boston
In Boston on January 7 the American Albanian congress chose delegates to present Albania’s claims to the peace conference.
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Boston
Albania
Poles Storm Airdrome Near Posen Capture German garrison
Polish troops attacked the airdrome at Lawien near Posen and captured the German garrison and all airplanes after a fight, according to a dispatch from the city.
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Lawien
Amsterdam
Posen
Divorce Petition Filed by Frank Simons in Jefferson County
State of Iowa Jefferson county you are notified that Frank Simons petitions for divorce on cruelty and adultery. You must answer by February 3 1919 at Fairfield Iowa or a default judgment will be entered. Richard C Leggett attorney for plaintiff.
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State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Bessie Simons
District Court
Frank Simons
Fairfield
Iowa
Lost and found notices from a local newspaper ad page
A compilation of brief lost and found notices listing items such as keys on a ring a pocketbook with a gold piece and silver a pair of glasses a yearling heifer and a bill book with checks, with finder or owner contact details and reward references.
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Journal
A. J. Boyd’s
Dexter Plant
Leggett House
Journal Office
8. A
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Poincare
U. S
Charles Omessa
Informa- Gon
Gen. von Mackensen Heldu
Destroyers
Ex-Kaiser 'S
People's Column
Tion
Elect Albanian Congress
Richard C. Leggett
Cy E
Grandpa
Gotton
Spurgeov Popular Price
Fairfield Store
West Side Square
Cotton Union
Flannelette Kimonas
Heidar
Beason
Childen
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