How Hans Kept Hold On Metals
A long report discusses German control of nonferrous metals and the alleged octopus network. It cites the Metallgesellschaft, American Metal Company, Merton's group, and various national branches extending from Germany to Australia, Britain, and the United States. It urges winding up the German-dominated firms and banning their trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. Mitchell Palmer
W. M. Hughes
Mansion House
London
American Metal Company
Britain
Wilhelm Merton
Frankfort
Metallgesellschaft
Australian Metal Company
African Metal Company
Schweizerische Gesellschaft
Switzerland
Europe
Australia
Germany
Beer Sondheimer
Metaligesellschaft
Metallurgische Gesellschaft
United States
America
Mertons
UN Metallurgische Gesellschaft
Catch Mighty Whale in Vancouver Largest of Season
The Vancouver report notes a massive whale hauled in this season in the north Pacific. The creature measured 89 feet long and weighed 80 tons, marking the season's biggest catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
North Pacific
Arrival of 88th Division Artillery in America
Local readers welcome the arrival of a portion of the 88th division 163rd field artillery in the United States. Trained at Camp Dodge many locals serve in its regimental units. Dispatches note the Newport News arrival and the men hope for quick demobilization at Camp Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
163Rd Field Artillery
America
88Th
Camp Dodge
Newport News
British observer says only Wilson fair in Paris talks
A London political figure returning from Paris says there is no open diplomacy and only Woodrow Wilson stands as an honest broker. He likens the conference to Ali Baba and notes Wilson is the sole stakeholder in his view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertons
Frankfort-on-Main
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
London
Paris
Balfour
Bonar Law
Barnes
Orlando
Ali Baba
United States of America
Smallest Man in World Spends Winters in Long Beach
Major C. Gantz of Iowa, unable to walk and wheeled about, has spent nine winters in Long Beach and calls it the best place in the world. He shaves in a seven inch high chair and enjoys observing Pike crowds while touring the Midwest in summers as the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Major C. Gantz
Iowa
Major Gantz
Middle West
Fifteen Canadian Soldiers Found Alive in German Prison Camps
Fifteen hundred Canadian soldiers once reported dead were located alive in German prison camps as the armistice period approached. Ottawa reports the discovery confirms they survived and are being held as prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Germany
Storm doors and windows offered by Cable Lumber Co
Cable Lumber Co advertises storm doors storm windows and weather strips with phone contact 120 for ordering and installation in local homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable Lumber Company
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R. A. Montgomery
Calvin Hoskins
Des Moines
Leo Tarr
Red Oak
John Zaffler
Ottumwa
O. F. Nixon
Rev. R. H. Polly
Robert Duncan
Columbus Junction
Fred McClain
Denver
Colorado
Arthur Murdock
Denver, Colorado
C. H. Murdock
Mosser
East
Harlan Castile
Nelli Gormly
Mary Lease
Crawfordsville
G. W. Nichola
Mrs
Howard Law
Davenport
R. L. Gardner
W.s H. Pedrick
David B. Cassat
The
Greater Iowa Association
Virginia
William McKenzie
Mt. Pleasant
James Whiting
Sam Suils
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Florence May
Prof
W. C. May
Kingston
Illinois
W. B. King
L. M. Pryor
Camp Purdue
Lafayette
Indiana
Iowa City
W. €. Merckens
Hans
Britisher
Clemenceau
Lioyrd George
Anderson
A.J. Boyd
John J. Davies
Ren
J. F. Wilson Jr
Agencey
South First National Bank
Alli Cascara
Matinee
Orpheum Cremona Pipe Organ
Charles Ray
Pauline Frederick
Fedora
C. E. Anderson
Richardson hardwAre Co
Royal Anne
Swift
J.D. Scothorn
Cash Grocery and Meat Market
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