Senator Knox Urges Delaying League of Nations Action
Washington reports Senator Knox urged postponing any League of Nations formation until after the peace conference. A House resolution by Rep Darrow demanded trials for William Hohengzoltern and associates, linking violations of the law of nations to wartime atrocities. Knox proposed a limited entente and a new declaration aligned with the Monroe doctrine, arguing for exhaustive consideration and careful US involvement.
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Knox
Senate
League of Nations
Washington
William Hohengzoltern
Law of Nations
Darrow
Lennsylvania
Leepublican
Kopex
Pennsylvania
Dungld
Fehew
United States
Yberty
Europe
Anivrich
America
Ugein
Munroe
Rnex
Amier- Jca
Carmane
Stes
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Russia
Roumania
Turkey
Teutenig
Hitchcock
NO GOLD BRAID FOR FOCH IN PARIS MEETING
Fragmentary account notes Marshal Foch not expected in full dress uniform at a Paris meeting with President Wilson. Observers describe his appearance as a worn uniform with decorations and a forage cap. A whisper of courtesy and recognition appears amid confused phrasing.
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Wilson
Paris
Tice
Marshal Foe
Murshid Pooh
Pooh
Vitor Teanar
American Legation Looted in Bucharest Incident
The American Legation at Bucharest was entered and looted, with goods valued over $100,000 stolen from 22 crates left by Americans for safekeeping. Field reports from the state department describe broken seals and damaged items as officers investigate the break-in.
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Bucharest
U. S
Vopicka
Washington
Dee
Wits Ford
Ameren Minis
Tassy
Voyleka
State Department
Auieriens
Navy Seeks Larger Enlisted Force in 217000 Increase
Washington December ... The House Military Affairs Committee backed raising permanent Navy enlisted strength to 217000. Proposed includes 179000 seamen, 24000 apprentices and firemen in training, 12000 in trade schools, and 1000 engineers. Details cited Capt. W Laing as advocate, outlining expanded training and staffing.
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Waskington
We Laing
Setoy Lief
Obscure Observations From a Fragmented Note
A garbled historical snippet shows partial words and names, unclear places and events. The readable bits hint at a social or personal note with possible references to a Mary figure and a mashine term, but specifics are unreadable and no coherent facts emerge.
War Mobilization Civil Service During World War I
Washington on December 16 1918 reports the U S Civil Service mobilized nearly a million civilian workers for war effort expanding District of Columbia posts from 35000 to 95000 navy yards and ordnance plants surged. over 400000 examined and more than 400000 appointed as recruiters and boards spread messages across 3000 libraries 16000 theaters and 28000 newspapers with posters and notices in cities nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Sam
District of Columbia
Navy Yards
United States Civil Service
Civil Service
Ito
Nree
GUVG
Chambers of Commerce
Weather Bureau
Org
Mrs Isley Endorses Chamberlain Tablets For Digestive Relief
In a letter from Litchfield Illinois Mrs J W Isley states she has used Chamberlains Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative and found them quick and sure relief. She recommends them to readers troubled with indigestion or constipation.
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J. W. 1St
Litchfield
Plan Aerial Passenger Service Takes Shape Across Europe
Loren and Dee report the project for automatic airliner service between London and Paris and other European capitals is nearly ready. Flights will begin when conditions permit, signaling a rapid expansion of transcontinental air travel.
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Loren
Dee
England
America
Phuis
Tiguker
London
Paris
Just Wishing
A visiting boy watches a woman bake and beat chocolate icing and wishes some of it would splash on his face, a small moment of innocent longing captured in a nostalgic vignette.
Fragmentary notice hints at advertising funds and circulars
A partial text notes dollars of advertising and printing of posters. It mentions civilian personnel circulars and a plan to gradually reduce such spending. The readable fragments suggest a government or organizational notice about budget cuts.
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Kaiser
Palley
E. F. Mechler Jeweler
Marshfield
Wis
Mess & Miedaner
Foch
NAVY
Ensie
Mary Sole
Marshfield State
Marshfield Hardware & Auto Co
Merry Christmas
Star Meat Market
Wenzel & Sons
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