Netherlands Refuses to Hand Kaiser to Allies
The Hague notes reply to demands for the ex kaiser's surrender argues that article 228 of the peace treaty does not bind the Netherlands. It says Holland remained neutral and must act under its own laws and tradition, not international pressure, even as it rejects any effort to shield Germany from accountability. Signed Van Karnebeek.
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Hague
Netherlands
Paris
William of Hohenzollern
Germany
Holland
League of Nations
Her
van Karnebeck
Chicago Flu Shatters 24 Hour Record
Chicago officials report 2226 new influenza cases and 237 pneumonia cases in 24 hours while 48 deaths from pneumonia and 31 from influenza occur statewide as reports show the epidemic expanding beyond the city.
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Chicago
Luenza
Senate rebuke urged over Admiral Sims disclosure
Senator Walsh of Montana introduced a resolution condemning Rear Admiral Sims for making confidential instructions public that touched on international relations. The measure, opposed by Senator Lodge, cites a letter Sims read to a Senate committee and argues such disclosures deserve universal disapproval.
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Washington
Sims
Senate
Walsh
Montana
Naval Committee
Lodge
United States
Europe
Admiral Sims
Senator Walsh
Soldiers Home From France Greeted By Rockies In Hoboken
The army transport Northern Pacific with the last American expeditionary force contingent and 271 Powhatan passengers docked at Hoboken. Two hundred Rocky Mountain club members greeted them off quarantine and hosted a dinner and entertainments. The Powhatan passengers included eleven women and two children among officers after being towed to Halifax from high seas.
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New York
Northern Pacific
France
Hoboken
Rocky Mountain Club
Bay
Halifax
Antwerp
Lady Laurier
Unprovoked Fight in Siberia Captures Russian Officers
American forces clash near Poselsakya on January 10 resulting in the capture of one general, six officers, and 48 men from Semenoff’s forces. Graves reports one American killed and several wounded. Armored trains were used in the engagement.
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Washington
Semenoff
Poselsakya
War Department
Graves
Morrow
Baikal
London
Kolchak
Verknie-Udinyk
Irkutsk
Horvath
Siberia
Kaltukshala
Misovala
Trans-Baikala
Pershing Kept Out as Chief of Staff in Bill Change
Washington reports that provisions to appoint Gen. Pershing as chief of staff over Gen. March were tentatively dropped by the full military committee. Secretary Baker supported the move, stating Pershing likely did not want the position.
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Washington
Senate Military Subcommittee
Gen. Pershing
Gen. March
Full
Baker
Increase pay for teachers in Chicago schools
The finance committee of the Chicago board of education will order immediate pay raises for all public school teachers. The announcement followed a conference with President Edwin S. Davis, committee chair George B. Arnold, and Superintendent Peter A. Mortenson. The substantial raises may double the prospective deficit.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Edwin S. Davis
George B. Arnold
Peter A. Mortenson
Suspects Held in Mexico City Oil Men Slayings
Reports from Tampico say several men suspected in the killings of American oil men Earle Boles and F. J. Roney are under arrest. Police report one suspect wore a bloodstained sweater believed to belong to one of the Americans.
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Mexico City
Earle Boles
F. J. Roney
Tampico
Albania Quake Kills Twenty in Southern Village
News from Vienna reports a southern Albania earthquake killing about 20 people. Victims were buried beneath the ruins of their homes in a village near the Janina region.
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Janina
Vienna
Alicanie
Death sentences for Bulgarian railway strikers
Salonski reports several railroad strikers have been sentenced to death by military courts in Bulgarian towns for blowing up railway bridges. Advices from Sofia mention Bolshevik disorders and a clash at Boudnitza where one communist and one soldier were killed, with several arrests made.
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Saloniki
Sofia
Boudnitza
Communist Party Membership Triggers Deportation Ruling
Secretary of Labor Wilson rules that membership in the Communist Party of America makes an alien liable for deportation under the 1918 act, in the case of Englebret Pries. The decision sets precedent for all similar cases, citing the party’s manifesto advocating overthrow by force and its affiliation with the Communist International.
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Washington
Communist Party of America
United States
Labor Wilson
Englebret Pries
Austria
Wilson
Communist Party
Pries
Benjamin Bachrach
Isaac E. Ferguson
Chicago
Cook County
Grand Jury
Secretary of Labor
Congress
Port Huron
Mich
Quebec
S. S
Communist International
Bold Feats Narrowly Win Bet With Daring Oven Stunts
A performer repeated a $250 wager by enacting risky stunts. He swallowed burning torch, then, in coarse wool, entered an 800 degree oven, sang a song, and cooked two beefsteak dishes, thrilling onlookers with risky theatrics.
Senate approves Thrace transfer to Greece after World War I
The senate adopted a measure favoring the awarding to Greece of Thrace areas surrendered by Bulgaria and Turkey after World War I. Sponsored by Senator King of Utah, the bill had been favorably reported by the Foreign Relations Committee.
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Washington
Greece
Thrace
Bulgaria
Turkey
Senate
King
Utah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Notable 1919 Headlines Across World Events
A roundup of notable 1919 events: Albert W. Bullard dies in Chicago from pneumonia. William F Pussyfoot Johnson heads to southern France for rest. Bolshivist ship detentions near Manzanillo. Senate censures Admiral Sims vote fails. German protest notes sent to Entente. U S exports exceed imports by 4.017 billion. influenza spreads nationwide. Mrs Nevada Haywood dies in Denver. Villa escapes Carranza forces in Durango. Millerand cabinet gains confidence. Penrose urged to retire for health. Palmer opposes Sterling and Graham bills. Lusitania sank by U 22 not U 20. Europe owes 18 billion. Rhode Island tests prohibition. Japan to withdraw from Siberia. Chicago flu and pneumonia surge. Blunt and others captured by bolsheviks in Siberia.
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Albert W. “Bullardies
Northern ‘Trust Company
Chicago
William F
Pussyfoot) Johnson
London
France
San Antonio
Tex
Manzanillo
Mexico
Senate
Washington
Admiral Sims
Nevada J. Haywood
William D. Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Denver
Colo
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Hechicero
Durango
Galveston
Millerand
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
Palmer
House
House Rules Committee
Copenhagen
United States
Europe
Mark O. Prentiss
Bankers Foreign Credit Clearing House
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
British Police Chief Killed in Dublin Amid Gunfight
Dublin reports Assistant Commissioner Redmond was shot at 6 30 pm on Harcourt Street. He drew his pistol and fired twice in self defense before collapsing with his automatic in hand. Other Irish towns also report constables wounded and a Sinn Feiner killed in an ensuing exchange.
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Dublin
Redmond
Harcourt Street
Belfast
Thurles
Ireland
Kilrush
Cooraclare
Koock
Turkey Joins Germany in World War I Switch
Reports from Constantinople claim Turkey shifted to the German side after a cabinet decision to oppose the Entente. Enver Pasha led behind the scenes maneuvers, with Goeben and Breslau seeking refuge and later Goeben attacking Russian ships thus anchoring Turkey’s stance.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Germany
War Party
Enver Pasha
Goeben
Breslau
Bosporus
Black Sea
Germans at Lille Begin Repatriation
Repatriation of German prisoners from the Lille region started with three thousand men leaving for Germany. The prisoners appeared in good health and wore new clothing and boots, taking along large quantities of food supplies.
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Lille
France
Germany
Counties Gather to Celebrate Candlelit End of Work Day
On the first Monday in March, multiple counties met in the evening to celebrate ceasing work by candlelight, marking a shared observance of a shorter workday.
Rioters Attack Italian Patrol in Egypt
In Tanta near Cairo on January 24 renewed disorders left one Italian corporal dead and two privates wounded after rioters attacked a patrol with revolvers and bricks. Troops responded killing one rioter and wounding several others.
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Cairo
Egypt
Tanta
Peculiar Medicines: A Glimpse Into Patents Of The Past
A brief reminiscence notes how critics of patent medicines today would recall the old nostrums of the past. The quaint cures and their widespread use reflect a time when medical claims blended fame and remedy in popular practice.
Fox Lung Used as Remedy in Fever Patient Case
The report describes the use of dried powdered fox lung administered internally to a fever patient as a supposed cure. The passage notes this practice as a claimed remedy for lurg without detailing outcomes.
Unclear Quote From Local Figures Sparks Puzzling Exchange
A fragmented line from local coverage shows Snee Hosteye and Mr Bantaalies in a terse exchange. The remark hints at a dispute or misunderstanding and is the sole readable portion of the page.
Markets show mixed grains and livestock prices in Chicago
Chicago trading reports list open high low and close figures for corn with January at 1.46 and May at 1.35, alongside varied fluctuations. Flours, hay, and beef markets are given with detailed per hundred weight and per bushel pricing for rye, oats, timothy, clover, cattle categories, hogs, sheep, and live poultry.
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Chicago
Daly
Avee
New Square Cup With Detachable Wire Handle
A sanitary paper drinking cup is introduced featuring a square shape and a detachable wire handle to prevent collapsing. The design aims to improve durability and ease of use.
Dr Carter's K and B Tea Promoted For Family Health
An advertisement touts Dr Carter's K and B Tea as a remedy for biliousness and sluggish liver. It claims quick bowel regulation with a bedtime cup and recommends giving it to children. The notice credits 8 C Wells & Co Le Roy NY and ends with a testimonial about an aviator.
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Fadeless Color for All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a fix for old garments giving new, rich color on wool, silk, linen, cotton or blends. Each package includes directions for diamond dyeing over any color and a Diamond Dye Color Card to match materials. The ad notes diversions such as people “putting on airs” and others whistling.
Easy to Accomplish. St. Louis Globe-Democrat dialogue snippet
A brief dialogue from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat features a bank cashier insisting on identification while a lady offers to introduce her friend. The exchange illustrates a social interaction about verification.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Mix
A old time hair treatment advises mixing 1 oz Ray Rum, Barbo Compound, and glycerine with half a pint of water. Apply twice weekly to darken gray or faded hair without coloring the scalp, leaving hair soft and glossy.
Move Leads to Early Departure Request
A bookkeeper asks to leave 15 minutes early to catch a train from Jersey after moving there. The employer retorts that the move was considered, and the bookkeeper replies that moving was the reason for the request.
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Jersey
Fragrant Cuticura Trio Ad: Soap Ointment Talcum
Advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching followed by Cuticura Soap for washing, hot water rinse and air dry. Dusting Cuticura Talcum leaves a fragrance on skin priced at 25 cents each.
Wife and husband argue over annual allowance
A domestic quarrel centers on money as the wife complains of repeated requests for funds while the husband insists he already gives “so much” each year. The exchange highlights ongoing financial tensions in the marriage.
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Golden Medical
F. Aichele
Goshen
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Eliza Teeter
Middlebury St. Muncie
Tee Pierce
Garfield Tea Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a remedy for "car vest" and kidney disorders, advising regular use to improve health. The phrasing reflects period marketing language and likely misprints.
McNutt Quips After Auto Incident No Major Damages
McNutt confirms a minor auto collision and says he is satisfied with the outcome. He indicates no serious injuries and suggests no substantial damages were incurred.
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McNutt
Men who think money will do everything may be suspected
A terse admonition alleges that reliance on wealth invites suspicion of broader misdeeds. The remark cautions that money not only buys power but can mask true intentions and undermine trust.
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John L. Cope
England
Doctor Cope
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North Pole
Powhatan Beach
Pershing
Chicago Board of Education
F. J. Monty
Albania
Red
Soldier
Mani
U. S
LABOR
Afiles Poindexter
Senator Poindexter
Japan
Sliberia
Tokyo
Blunt
Miss Ford
Charette
American Red Cross
Kliuchinskaya
Chita
East Siberia
Joseph H. Ray
Turk
Entente
Mr. Bantaalies
Dr. Carter
Ady
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