Balfour Regrets U.S. Can’t Finish Reconstruction Effort
In London Sir Arthur Balfour, President of the Council, laments that Britain cannot complete its collaboration with the United States in the postwar reconstruction process. He praises American wartime nobility and disinterested help, expresses regret that joint efforts may end prematurely, and hopes for continued global peace and liberty through American leadership.
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Mr. Balfour
United States
Dresnes
Balfour
Recognition shifts as Bolsheviks push for peace overtures
London reports a trades union congress resolution urging the government to pursue immediate peace talks with the Soviet government and to lift the blockade while seeking an independent inquiry into Russia's political and economic conditions. A delegation will visit Russia to discuss a protocol, with a note on potential military actions.
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London
Trades Union Congress
Russia
Ittee
Huge Sum Planned For Military Use And Reorganization
The report outlines a possible 25 million dollar next year for military costs, comparing with prewar levels and noting a 13 million dollar increase for certain materials and services. It discusses future force structure, units to retain or discard, and relies on pruning efforts to shape the Militia Department.
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Canada
Militia Department
Itia
Canadians Awarded Bourton Wood Memorial Site
London reports that Bouton Wood owner Comte de Feazequestilt presented the site for a Canadian war memorial. Gen. Hughes states Belgium's government will sponsor three sites as minor monuments and Canada’s funds will support the effort. Planned purchase of a field in France is arranged, with Empress of France voyage and Arras offices noted as progress proceeds.
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London
Comte de Feazequestilt
Bouton Wood
Hughes
Hughies
Nion
Canada
Ross Smith Completes Australia England Flight For Prize
Captain Ross Smith the Australian aviator has landed in Port Darwin completing the first England to Australia flight under the 30 day 11500 mile challenge. He left Hounslow near London November 9 and flew via Cairo Delhi the Malay Peninsula and Oceania reaching Sundawa near Java before arriving at Port Darwin near Palmer.
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Port Darwin
Ross Smith
England
Australis
Ross Smth
Hounslow Ain
London
Australia
Cairo
Delhi
India
Malay Peninsula
Oceania
Sundawa Island
Java
Palmera
Ex-Crown Prince Rupprecht Offers Surrender for Extradition
A letter from former Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria proposes surrender to the Entente for extradition of German army leaders. The document, addressed to the Bavarian Rel, claims readiness to cooperate if extradition clauses in the peace treaty are fulfilled, while noting potential political implications and public opposition.
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Rupprecht
Munich
Crown P
Bavaria
Belgium
France
Switzerland
Crown Pri
Profiteering Not So Bad as Claimed
A provincial board defends its stance on profiteering saying business is honest and urging public and municipal cooperation. It asserts an elaborate cost and price system exists and that offenders may face criminal court sentencing, though no penalties are specified.
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Wikhjoeie
Yoepie
Epoo
Ant
Austrian Chancellor Warns of Famine in Vienna as Aid Sought
In Paris Chancellor Renner reports Austria faces severe hunger after a wartime collapse. He cites only six days of food for 6,750,000 people, infant mortality near 50 percent, and scarce coal and fuel. Renner appeals for urgent credits and relief to keep Austria alive while negotiations continue.
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Paris
Aveteia Eiust
Kast Rennes
Associated Press
Saprente Council
Vienna
de. Renne
Austria
St. Germain
Renner
Chanelor
Miners Reject Agreement Citing British Export Policy
In Peoria sub district No. 2 miners repudiate an India London agreement on settling mining issues, stating no stake or special benefits will be taken. The Illinois state board cites eight thousand workers and comments by Andrew Bonar Law about withholding borrowing abroad to aid export trade. An official defense order notes offices closed as world conditions shift.
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Peoria
India
London
Goveratt
Mensaees
Annian
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
British Visit Sparks Talk Of Three Nation Pact
Clemenceau plans a Paris Rome London trip as Scialoja joins in London fueling speculation on Britain France and Italy shaping an alliance. The aim is to safeguard their interests if the United States delays ratification or the League of Nations stalls. The discussions cover protection measures and potential cooperation on the Nations program and treaty execution.
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Toier Clemenceau
Paris
London
Scialoia
Italy
Great Britain
France
United States
League of Nators
Coal Strike Settled in Indianapolis
The United Mineworkers of America general committee accepts President Wilson's plan urging immediate return to work with a 14 percent wage increase. The plan calls for a three-person commission to investigate and, within 60 days, propose a basis for a new wage agreement. The conference included international and district officers and members of the executive and sales committees.
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Indianapolis
United Mineworkers of America
Presiden Wilson
German Dutch Frontier Closed to Civilians
The German Dutch frontier has been closed to civilians according to authorities. No word on duration or reasons given in the report.
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Berlin
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Kenora
Reval
Esthenia
Narva
Hunan
Britain
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