Bavaria Could Form Independent South German Nation
Bavarian leaders contemplate reestablishing a south German state led by Prince Rupprecht with Baden and Wurttemberg, forming a nation roughly the size of Ohio. France’s stance, plus Rupprecht’s long Wittelsbach lineage and war record, bolster the separatist scenario amid Germany’s fragile postwar politics.
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Milton Bronner
Berlin
von Papen- von Schleicher
Germany
Dilan
Frederick ‘William
Bavaria
Rupprecht
Baden
Wurttemberg
Ohio
New York State
Prussia
Junkers
France
Austria
Rupprecht Named as Bavarian Ruler and Potential Regent
Rupprecht, ruler of Bavarian forces at the start of World War I, commanded the Sixth German Army in Lorraine and led German troops at the first Battle of Ypres. He warned of defeat in 1916, avoided politics after the war, and now lives modestly in Munich. If Bavaria secedes he may become president or regent.
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Lorraine
Ypres
Russia
Austria
Munich
Usiike
Bavaria
Rupprecht
Memorial Row Over Tiger Clemenceau Stands In Paris
Paris debates a statue honoring Georges Clemenceau dubbed The Tiger. Family members refuse participation alleging the monument is unworthy while city officials defend the unveiling amid protests. The memorial stands at Champs Elysees corner facing the Arc de Triomphe. plans and critics sparked by the 1917 18 front line imagery and Clemenceau’s legacy.
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Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Champs, Elysees
Petit Palais
Arc de Triomphe
Vendee
Britainy
Clemenceau
Sicard
Tiger
Francois Coyne
Champs Elysees
Alexandre III
Place
Michel Clemenceau
Mme
Clemenceau-Jacquemaire
Clemenceau-Jung
Legion's Forward Observation Pos
The Legionnaires of Asheville prepare for what is described as the largest department convention of the American Legion ever held in North Carolina. Delegates gather to discuss postwar veterans’ needs, policy, and organizational plans across the state.
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Saneeee Comlina
The
American Legion
Asheville
Harry Mathew
Thos. B. Black
Kiffin Rockwell Post No. 2
L. L. Lee
Lane Gaston
Thomas A. Jones
William T. Morris
Allen D. Williamson
J. G. Adams
Clyde Smith
Harrill Wood
Leland Edmunds
Holmes Sawyer
Comander Mathews
Black
North Carolina
Henry C. Bourne
John P. Stedman
Raleigh
Owen Robertson
Hillsboro
Josephus Daniels
Coble
Burlington
Dale K. Burgess
W. G. Sutter
Weldon
Fred Hutchins
Winston-Sale
George L. Peterson
Clinton
Ben Evans
C. A. Pennington
Oteen
Carroll Kramer
Edenton
Tom C. Daniels
New Bern
J. G. Raby
Tarboro
Herbert C. Bonner
Washington, N. C
F. Ertel Carlyle
Lumberton
J. Erle McMichael
Winston-Salem
Wilson
W. H. Morrow
Albemarle
J. C. Haron
Kannapolis
H. R. Murdock
Canton
A. H Graham
H. T. Greenleaf
Elizabeth City
Geo. B. Wray
Greensboro
Stephen Burroughs
Warrenton
Roy Francis
Waynesville
Paul R. Younts
Charlotte
Jose E. Blythe
J. J. Dardin
H. A. Dodge
J. M. Little
Winston-Saem
Legion
U. S. Veterans Hospital No. 60
the Legion
Legionnaires of
American Legion Auxiliary
Department
Bourne
C. L. Sherrill
Resolutions Committee
Statesville
Henry Stevens
Navy
Kennesaw Mountain Landis
Chicago
William D. Lyons
Minneapolis
J. M. Caldwell
North Caro
Denver buggy ride ends in collision on crowded street
Five people including Mr and Mrs BE Edmundson their son Donald Mary King and Merle Ketch rode a buggy when a car driven by Frank Cowdery struck it. All passengers were thrown to the pavement in the crash on a busy Denver street.
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Denver
BE. W. Edmundson
Donald
Mary King
Merle Ketch
Frank Cowdery
String Twists Shorten While Rubber Band Lengthens
A riddle-like note states that twisting a string causes it to shorten whereas twisting a rubber band causes it to lengthen. The comparison hints at opposing physical behavior under torsion.
Old Gold Proclaimed Cooler Smoke in 75 Tests
New York Testing Laboratories announces conclusive evidence that Old Gold cigarettes burn cooler than three leading brands. Director G Brinton Jack Jr says eight months of 75 independent tests used the Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter and purchased cartons through regular retailers to ensure accuracy and absence of artificial flavoring.
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New York
K. P. Monroe
Gar-Baker Laboratories
Walter R. Knapp
G. Brinton Jack, Jr
Jack
B.t.us
Old Gold
NEW York Testing Laboratories
Tests by Two Universities on Old Gold Pure Tobacco Standard
Scientists from two leading universities conduct tests to verify Old Gold tobacco quality. A signed report detailing the tests and their impact on improving brands will be provided to scientific authorities upon request to P Lorillard Company at 119 West 40th St. New York City.
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P Lorillard Company, Inc
West 40Th St
New York City
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