Federalizing the British Isles Proposed by Sir Gilbert Parker
London trains focus on imperial reform with five tasks. Sir Gilbert Parker argues for fairer capital labor relations, strict fiscal restraint, federalization of the British Isles, expanded technical education, and resolving imperial constitutional questions to maintain peace and improve US ties. The plan aims to reduce daily outlay and address the Irish question.
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London
British Empire
Gilbert Parker
British Isles
United States
Discipline Breaks Down Among Troops Returning From Europe
New York dispatch reports a breakdown in discipline among troops returning from Europe. Maj. Gen. David Shanks says officers have been arrested or ordered court martial and some disappeared with no leave after arrival before Christmas. He appeals to the public and relatives to stop pressuring units to leave, warning drastic action may follow.
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New York
Europe
David ©. Shanks
Washington
Poincare May Visit U.S. in August, Paris
President Poincare may visit the United States in August, according to Charles Omessa in lInformation. The report notes plans discussed in Paris and outlines possible itinerary and timing for the trip.
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Poincare
U. S
Paris
United States
Charles Omessa
l'Information
Von Mackensen Arrest Reported by French Forces
Field Marshal von Mackensen has been arrested by French authorities at Budapest, according to an Innsbruck dispatch received today in London. The incident underscores wartime tension as Allied forces act against senior generals in occupied territory.
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Budapest
London
von Mackensen
Innsbruck
Lift Siberia Export Ban
Washington January 6 export licenses will be issued freely to approved consignees for shipments of all non conserved commodities to Siberia. Previously shipments to that country had to be consigned to the board's representative at Vindivostol.
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Siberia
Washington
War Trade Board
Vindivostol
Mercier Plans Visit to America Reported by Papers
Brussels reports Cardinal Mercier will travel to America soon with announcements spread by the newspapers. The exact dates and schedules are not yet confirmed.
Destroyers Route Home from Europe to U S Stations
Washington reports thirty one destroyers and seven submarines have sailed from Europe and will reach home stations in days or about two weeks. Destroyers head to Boston New York Philadelphia Norfolk and Charleston while submarines of the AL class sail to Philadelphia. Submarines Nos 1 2 3 4 9 10 and 11 will complete the voyage in about two weeks.
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Washington, Jan
Europe
Navy Department
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Charleston
Paris Floods Threaten City as Rivers Rise
Paris reports persistent rains cause a general river rise with the Seine swelling to dangerous levels. Quays and suburbs flood, navigation nearly at a halt as provinces note rising waters and overflows near Avignon. Rainfall continues.
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Paris
Seine
Nein
Avignons
Ex Kaisers Operated On Ear in Amsterdam
Former German emperor underwent a side medical procedure on one ear. Operation conducted by Prof Lam of Amsterdam University.
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Amsterdam
Jnn
Prog Lam
Amsterdam University
Move in Germany to Replace the Ex-Emperor
A strong movement grows in Germany to replace the ex Kaiser with Wilhelm as king. Sympathy drives circulate signatures for his exile at Amerongen on January 27 Wilhelm's birthday. Propagandists push a Hoch Zollern state while bands urge a contrast between Wilhelm and Ebert rule.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Amerongen
Wilhelm
Deutsch Tages Zeitung
Zu Reventlow
Ebert
For Rent Multiple Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms
A list of rental notices includes four furnished rooms from two phone contacts 2699 and 1751, and several houses for rent or sale. Properties range from four to nine rooms, some modern with furnaces, gardens, and proximity to the square, with prices and each listing noting contact details or agents.
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Madison Street
Jacob Scheffel
East Adams St
R. N. Slimmer
Libertyville
Iowa
W. D. Garmoe & Son
Help Wanted and Services Advertisements
Wanted a position by a 16 year old girl in a restaurant or store inquire at 605 South E street 580 wanted anyone having old papers they do not want please call 3458 they will be called for by some member of the Woman's Association wanted agents for Fairfield Iowa inquire Grand Union Tea Co Ottumwa Iowa 222 E Main St 638 4 wanted 1000 batteries for winter storage keep your storage battery in good condition for 50 cents per month and return it full of life when you want it Hannah Auto Company 529 Cae
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South E Street
Woman’s Assation
Fairfield
Iowa
Enquire
Grand Union Tea Co
Ottumwa
E. Main St
G. M. Doughty
Willard
Hannah Auto Company
Albanian delegates elected for peace conference claims
Boston dispatch notes that the American Albanian congress elected delegates to present Albania's claims to the impending peace conference. The event marks organized representation from the Albanian community in the United States.
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Boston
Albania
Poles Storm Airdrome Near Posen Seize German Garrison
Polish troops stormed the airfield at Lawien near Posen. A dispatch from Posen reports German garrison and all aircraft captured after a battle.
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Lawien
Amsterdam
Posen
Notice of Divorce Petition in Jefferson County Iowa
State of Iowa Jefferson county to Bessie Simons you are notified that on or before January 23 1918 there will be on file in the Clerk of the District Court Jefferson County Iowa the petition of your husband Frank Simons seeking a divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and adultery For particulars see petition If you fail to appear by February term 1919 noon the court will proceed Darling default will be entered against you and judgment rendered Attorney Richard C Leggett for Plaintiff 41 2 9 16 23
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State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Bessie Simons
District Court
Frank Simons
Fairfield
Iowa
Lost and Found Classified Notices
Lost a bunch of keys on ring finder please leave at or call the Journal reward. Lost a pocketbook containing a five dollar gold piece and silver between A J Boyd's and Dexter plant call 1538 reward. Found in front of Leggett House a pair of glasses owner call Journal office pay ad. Found taken up Christmas day a yearling heifer inquire of Phone No 80. Lost a bill book containing checks and bills between Power Coal Yard and L A Power residence call 532 or 141.
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A. J. Boyd
Dexter Plant
Leggett House
Journal Office
Power Coal Yard
L. A
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Elect Albanian Congress
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Dayton
Ohio
Gotton
Fairfield Store
West Side Square
Union Fleece
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