Early 20th Century News Digest Items
A collage of brief notes covers vaccination history in Britain and Ireland, anti vaccination movements, a Montreal riot tale, details about the Washington Monument, the origin of the word crater, a boy tricks a druggist over ice cream prices, impending aerial port services between Britain and the Netherlands, elephant diet, ancient dice recovered, a Dead Sea salt deposit description, casualty age death rates, and previews of industrial exhibitions as trade foundations.
Bolshevists in Ukraine Defeated as Denikin Forces Take Kiev
Reports from Copenhagen and Washington describe a Bolshevik setback in Ukraine with Kiev captured by anti Bolshevik troops under General Denikin. A provisional government is said to have been established, while allied officials welcome the overturn as simplifying the Russian problem.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Kiev
Astrakhan
Ukrainian National Assembly
Denikine
Washington
Alexieff
Ukraine
Exen
Russia
Europe
Black Sea
Awampa
Kerensky
Germany
Brest-Litovak
Skoropadaki
President Wilson Busy Before Leaves for Peace Conference
Washington Nov 21 President Wilson cleans up work before leaving for France to lead the American delegation. The foreign relations committee discussed aims for a free Polish state and neutral rights, while the Senate debates how the peace talks will be structured and who will join the delegation.
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Wilson
France
Senate
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Robert J. Bender
United Press
I. U
Fragre
America
Lansing
Baker
I Olonel
F. M. House
Klibu Root
Gircussad
Neoutwle
League of Nations
Bolshevists Bombard Tulgas as Allies Hold Line at Archangel
Archangel radios report heavy Bolshevik artillery pounding the left bank near Tulgas while allied forces answer back with vigorous fire. Since September Bolshevik attempts to push toward the Dvina and Vaga junction have failed, despite river gunboats aiding the assault. The allies note Bolshevik casualties are far higher, with repeated attempts thwarted.
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Associated Press
Archangel
Petrograd
Red Cross Opens Quarters at Saloniki
An American Red Cross mission established headquarters in Saloniki led by Major Coleone Capps and director Hit of the American school at Athens. The team moved to Kavala to distribute food and clothing to the Chirensk population of eastern Macedonia, recently operated from the Bulgarians.
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Associated Press
Saloph
Pomernter
Coleone Capps
Paes
Hit
Athens
Kavala
Chirensk
Astern Macedonia
Argentine ambassador search stalled as Naon resigns
President Irigoyen faces a difficult task finding a successor to Dr Romulo Naon as ambassador to the United States. Several candidates including Tomas Le Breton have declined amid foreign policy disagreements, with Foreign Minister Honorio Pueyrredon likely to be the next ambassador if offered the post.
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Associated Press
Buenoes Alros
Irigoyen le
Romulo Naon
United States
Tomas le Breton
Honorio Pueyrredon
Ashington
Naon
Irigoyen
Germany
Navy plans escort for presidential ship with convoy
Secretary Daniels said the navy will provide a battleship and destroyer convoy to guard the presidential ship. A large vessel is needed to transport the entire pene delegation, with plans to use the transport for the journey.
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Fel
Daniels Eaid
Navy
Pene
Paris Peace Conference Staffs Move to Place De La Concorde
American representatives at the peace conference will set up headquarters on the Place de la Concorde, occupying a bullet line once used by the American Red Cross since June. Red Cross offices now relocate to the Hotel Regina.
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Associated Press
Paris
Place de le Comorde
American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Records Fall In Congress Quits
Washington D C December 21 The war session of the 66th congress will close Thursday Its final session begins December 7 and may review acts in the reconstruction session The record appropriations totaled 56 298 495 22 for war and government support Major measures include railroad and wire control bills the Overman act draft expansion and 110 000 000 to house war workers The war on Austria Hungary was declared and the third and fourth Liberty loans passed The War Finance Corporation was created to aid war industries Civil rights of soldiers were protected by the civil rights bill Large items include Army 12 083 Navy 1 607 000 600 Loans to the Allies 3 000 000 000 Sipeing production 2 500 000 000 operation and one war industries 1 000 000 Revenue bill and water power bills stalled for later sessions War time prohibition was adopted but not yet approved by the president.
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Washington, D. C
New
66Th Congress
Austria
Hungary
War Finance Corporation
Weneray
Army
Navy
Senate
Marital Zeal Rules Germany Advertised Widely
New York reports Germany has seen matrimonial ads flood pages as war hardship ends. Ads appeal for husbands and wives and sometimes relatives ones seek marriage matches among all ages. War invalids manufacturers and wealthy widows are among those using publicity to find mates.
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Associated Press
New York
Germany
Newsra
Walla
Quebec Flood Sweeps Again Causes Property Damage
Floods and storms battered Quebec for almost two days causing extensive property damage. Warehouses suffered heavy losses as tides surged through coastal streets damaging a city section for the second time in as many days.
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Quebeon
Canada Demobilizes Amid Global War Mobilization
Fragmentary report from Montreal indicates a demobilization order affecting Canadian armed forces. The document references military leadership and large-scale troop reductions, with unclear details on dates and responsible officials. Further readable facts include mentions of General officers and ongoing wartime policy.
Visit to Metz a Real Welcome to the Yanks
General Petain entered Metz as French officials celebrated the city’s liberation from German control. Eyewitness Lieut Charles Wew describes crowds, tricolor flags, and shops replacing German signs, with Alsatians deserting the army and joining in French relief efforts. American and French troops patrolled amid a festive mood as Metz moves toward full reoccupation.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Mets
General Petain
Alsace-Lorraine
New Jersey
Drew
Republic
Wakefield
Metz Rejoices as Huns Lose Lorraine Rule
Meta Novy 21 German domination in Lorraine ends as Metz comes under French protection. Marshal Petain reviews the Tenth Army before Marshal Ney statue. Crowds cheer Vive La France while some pro German observers look on. Soldiers revolt. German officers stripped of insignia. Statues of Wilhelm toppled. Kaiser faces damaged monuments amid celebrations.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Meta
Lorraine
France
Marshal Petain
Tenth Army
Marshal Ney
Miraceer
Wilhelm
Daniel
Kaiser
Postal figures too high for Burleson
Postmaster General Burleson says the Postal Service overpaid the Postal Cable Co during government control. He notes sworn statements show 1916 net income of 4,197,070 dollars for the company, with lower figures reported by other corporations. The department will pursue court action to adjust compensation.
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Waab N. D
Posmaster
Burleson
Toda Pat
Postal Scieeces Cable Co
Ostal
Met
Eald
Preyposa
American notes warn of Bolshevism risk in Germany
Washington reports an active danger of Bolshevism in Germany but also notes Teutons may resist. State Department says German intellect is higher than Slav, yet winter hunger could spark unrest. Officials caution against overreaction while considering potential threats and peace terms.
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United Press
Washington
Iere
Germany
Teuton
State Department
Ae Baw
Oc Atate
Svecee
Eighteen Missing After Wreck Report Conflicts
A wrecked vessel with crew of eighteen remains unaccounted for amid conflicting notices. The captain cites sailors missing since October 18, while the shipping firm and chamber of commerce offer inconsistent statements about crew status.
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Associated
Po Ha
Tia Priel
Ofdeen and Christensen
Damaru
United States Shipping Board
Mining Department
The
Chamber of Commerce
Saldereddy
Admiral Spevers Dies After War Service
New York reports the death of Admiral Spevers, a veteran of the service, who had served with distinction. He received visitors last night and is remembered for his dedicated career in the Navy.
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Spevers
New York
Bae Ee
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Line of the Rhine
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