Britain Eyes Permanent Peace Through Reparations Debate
London full dress debate on the peace conference proceedings examined indemnities and Germany's ability to pay. Andrew Bonar Law cautioned there was no foundation for peace as yet and Britain would push for reparations, noting the need for a fair settlement with the Allies and potential US involvement.
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London
Germany
Paris
Andrew Bonar Lavi
Shiister
Bonar Ase
Wilson
Britain
United States
Fesi
May Take Over GTP Ottawa Sees Rail Move By Government
Sir Thomas White outlined possible outcomes of the present railway situation including government takeover or receivership for the Grand Trunk Pacific. Critics attacked the timing and questioned motives, while supporters warned against impairing Canada’s credit in London. Arthur Meghen noted that no definitive step had been decided.
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Ottawa
Grand Trunk Railway
Thomas White
Paci
Thomas
Thos. A. Vien
Lotbiniere
R. L. Richardson
Springfeld
Grand Trunk
Sir Thomas
Canada
London
Hom
Arthur Meghen
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Remedy Promoted
An advertisement extols Milburn's Heart and Nerve remedy as a preventive for fainting spells and weak hearts. Testimony from Mary Mecoy of Algoma Mills Ontario and Oscar Mita recalls relief after using the tonic, with claims of restoring strength and stabilizing nervous and circulatory issues.
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Tran
Ned Fon
Milborn
Mary Mecoy
Algoma Mills
Ont
Oscar Mita
Hungarian Nobles Search for Work
Budapest reports that nobles including Baron Hatwang once a miller and now a clerk in private business are seeking employment after property confiscation. Strong city committees push for a canvass to gauge prospects and plan likely August events, with summer fairnesss proposed.
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Hatwang
Budapest
Jaent
Golf Links on Vimy Ridge in Canada Opened
Canadians have laid out a nine hole golf course on Vimy Ridge, a feature tied to the capture of that ridge in France, described as one of the war’s great achievements. A letter from an officer in France notes President Wilson will be invited to play.
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Vimy Ridge
Winnipeg
Man
Dominion
France
Wilson
Britain Will Exact Utmost Farthing In Peace Talks
In Parliament Bonar Law asserts Britain will demand the utmost from Germany at the Paris peace conference. He warns against pressuring the United States or bowing to President Wilson. Law says no decision yet reached on how far Britain will insist on reparations and other terms.
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Leadon
House of Commons
Paris
Sammons
Great Britain
United States
Wilson
Law
Germany
Bonar Law
War Crimes Commission Rules Fryatt Death Legal
The Fryatt case shows a 1916 German execution not violating international law, as per commission notes. Prof Shuecking says no national obligation to appoint an American defender, while lamenting the rapid carrying out of the sentence. The commission anticipates the Empress of Japan’s April 9 arrival with Siberian veterans aboard.
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Berlin
Aves
Charles Fryat
Yellow Peril Captain Warns Against Discrimination
An Ottawa report quotes Captain Martin Smith asserting Japan and its people will not tolerate discrimination. He says the war is finished but not settled, and that the Japanese are spirited, feeling slighted when treated unfairly.
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Martin Smith
Ottawa
Mit
Stuttgart Enters State of Siege After Nine O’Clock
The government proclaimed a siege in Stuttgart and its environs with shops theatres and public places to close eight to nine o’clock in the evening and all street traffic forbidden after nine. The strike protests curtailed many businesses and services including docks chemists and municipal offices, while local papers post and tram services were suspended.
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Germany
Stutten
Tne
The Knockout at Blow Against Home Interests
A fragmented exhortation argues that national unity rests on citizens personal effort. It frames everyone as the champion of the fight against a shared evil, urging collective training and readiness to act as one town, neighbor, and nation.
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Ouranan
Paris Gold Deposit for Food Stuffs Sets Allied Trade Tone
The French foreign office reports a Belgian National Bank deposit of 55 dollars in gold for foodstuffs. The gold is part of a larger Allied effort to supply 100,000 in gold toward feeding Germany as mutting enters the German front.
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Hans
Paris
Gebelgian National Bank At
Germany
Listen to This Says Corns Lift Right Out Now
A fragmentary, sensational note warns readers about a claimed remedy for corns that promises quick root removal. The text references a “sticky ether” drying and shriveling the corn and cautions against cutting corns as a personal crisis habit.
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Corns
Incomplete Kaiser Telegram Sparks War Guilt Debate
The London AP bureau reports no interview with the former emperor and unanswered questions. A writer claims no authorization to publish the emperor's views and asserts the emperor never entered the castle gates. Paris notes the revisionary court martial rejected an appeal from a premier’s sentence, with further appeals implied.
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London
Associated Press
Begbe
Castle Gates
Cottin
Paris
Eant
Premier
Court of Pen
Cott
Flax Colony Plan Discussed in Africa Debates
In a parliamentary exchange Sir R S Horne pressed the government on backing a proposal for a flax growing colony in British East Africa. The plan would involve a substantial state grant to support exminers of the mines and develop the new industry amid fiscal considerations.
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R. S. Horne
Allied Forces in Danger in Russia
Reported dire conditions for Allied forces in Russia with Bolshevik pressure around Archangel and Murmansk regions. Notes British leadership, Admiral appointments, and a push to sustain Russian expeditionary troops amid advancing Bolshevik forces. Mentions successes against Bolsheviks near Vladikavkaz, Odessa, and Riga area with large prisoner and equipment captures.
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London
Murmansk
Viscount
Siy
Archangel
Ing
Ernest Shackle
Mur
Axi
Dane
Caucasus
Blick Sea
Caspian Sea
Bolshe- Nike
Devine
Vladikavhaz
Skoro
Odessa
Riga
Pskov
End Your Catarrh To-Day With Catarrhozone
A historical ad promoting Catarrhozone claims to cure catarrh sore throats and bronchial issues. It describes ozone vapor inhalation as soothing irritation, stopping sneezing and coughing, and destroying germs and foul secretions, urging use to prevent and cure winter illnesses.
California Fig Syrup Ad Warns Against Counterfeits
A vintage advertisement urges parents to use California Fig Syrup Company products for children’s digestion, claiming the syrup cleanses the liver and bowels, calms upset stomachs, and prevents future illness. It warns buyers to avoid imitation bottles and to ensure the label matches the genuine company.
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Caloniel
California Fig Syrup Company
Gen Byng Staying in Army Amid London Ties
General Byng will remain in active service as tensions in London and government reshuffle keep him linked to the army. Officials deny reports of imminent departure, stressing duty and continuity in the capital command.
Bolsheviki Propaganda Spreads in Germany
In southern Germany during the last three weeks, propaganda activities have drawn thousands of people, including many women, to rallies where Bolshevik ideas and calls to work were presented. Authorities appear unsure who leads or inspires the events.
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Germany
Beersigh Sen Cliker
Peg al Shenstins
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