Allies pledge to defend Russia amid European turmoil
An early 20th century dispatch discusses Allied obligations to protect Russia against Bolshevik influence and German aggression. It notes potential intervention, strategic aims, and the risk of broader war if allies withdraw. Reports mention Archangel and Baltic regions, Siberia resources, and Canadian troops mobilized in alliance efforts.
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Che
Black Sea
Eve
Rusia
Siberia
Russia
Roswell Day
Denira
Axia
Ezra
Wien
Questioned Statements On Peace Conference Censorship
An official statement is expected clarifying censorship limits amid peace conference talks. The issue centers on whether censorship applies to political matters and the stance of the American delegation toward postwar florification and naval needs.
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Wilsely
Americas
Navy
France
Britain
Garton
Manitoba Winter Fair Sets Stage for Livestock Sales
The Manitoba Winter Fair hosts joint sessions with the Manitoba Cattle Association and other groups to plan for the Western Livestock Union convention on January 6 and 7. Cattle breeders prepare bull sales and bred sow auctions as the livestock shows and horse events spotlight purebreds and grade animals. Jamies T. Mediat of Carroll will offer 40 head purebred Herefords and W. H. English of Harding 40 head purebred Shorthorns.
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Agg Association
Dairs
Sokain
Manitoba Couile
Western Livestock Union
Jamies T. Mediat
Carroll
W. H.english
Harding
Submarine B-14 Sunk Off Castranelles With Loss Of Commander
Fragmentary wartime account records the sinking of the submarine B-14 near Castranelles in early 1918 after engagement with the German Goeben. Commander White and seven crew members were killed, with heavy shellfire and a brief underwater struggle described before the sub sank.
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Lonlia
Castranelles
White
Jeff Modros
Dardanelles
Lincoln Statue Decision Delays London Monument Choice
An 18th century style note reports a contested selection process over the Lincoln statue design in London. The committee weighs whether the Lincoln monument by George Grey Batman should be installed at the Gansing enclosure, while Barnard’s statue faces evaluation for alternative exposure.
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Dunden
Barnard Londus
Lincoln
Auguatus
Goodens
Gansing
Tragedy of Austria and German-Austrians in War Alliances
The article discusses Austrian and German-Austrian divisions with Slavs, opposing actions that started the war, and the impracticality of a standalone federation of nationalities within Austria-Hungary. It notes transport and language challenges and outlines Austria's geographic ties to Germany and dependency on German trade for restoration.
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Austria-Hungary
Austria
Germany
Policewomen in London to Join Official Force
London to establish an official corps of policewomen with a woman superintendent inspectors and sergeants. They will be drilled and instructed in applicable law and posted in metropolitan districts. Uniforms feature regulation blue skirted outfits with matching caps. Wages range from ten to fifteen dollars weekly.
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Leadon
London
Home Office
Bats Lwill
Strand
Germans Not Ill Treated in Alsace Claims Denied
The Temps replies from Strasbourg to Wolff agency denying reports that Germans in Alsace were maltreated. It states Germans remained unmolested and not sent to Belgium or France. Authorities arrested certain Germans showing hatred, including magistrates who presided at exceptional courts.
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Paris
The
Temps
Strassburg
Wolff Bureau
Alsace
Belgium
France
Aaron
New Dynasty Emerges as Israel Grows in Egypt
Sunday School lesson traces Joseph’s death, Israel’s rapid growth under Egyptian rule, and Pharaoh’s failed attempts to curb them. It covers cruel measures against Hebrews, midwives’ faith, infant peril, and Moses’ birth and education as a deliverer.
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Joseph
Lerael
Egypt
Myksos
Israel
Gell
Coe A
Motes
James
Pharaoh
Moses
Allied tensions and peace talk mix with naval arms limits
A British publicist notes strains between Britain and America over policy and naval limits. Reports suggest the president favors an Anglo American path to world peace with cooperation of ministers, while observers warn against rigid formulas and emphasize shared interests.
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Teantellon
Britain
America
Paris
Dailly Chronicle
George
London
England
Atlantic
Great
Polish Jewry and Polish Politics Stir Cracow Dispatch
A Cracow report notes tensions as Jewish parties and various Polish factions clash over autonomy and political influence. It describes rumors of pogroms involving a false Warsaw incident and accuses press suppression of Polish unrest amid long history of oppression.
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Pat
Sorialist
Cracow
Warsaw
Verneger
Armenian Relief Workers Report Imprisonment by Turks
Charles A. Dana and Dr. Wallan Nelson, veteran relief workers, described torture and starvation in Turkish prisons during the war. They testified to being jailed in Constantinople and Tripoli with minimal food or water, chained prisoners, and a near throat-cutting attack before release through German embassy aid. They spoke after a weeklong journey from Constantinople with the Armenian and Syrian refugees.
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Mission Board
Turkey
Charles A. Dana
Beirus Land
Constantinople
Wallan Nelson
Tripoli
Syria
Presbyterian Mission Board
Esthanian Baltic Province Control In Entente Context
Fragmentary text references Esthanian government and Baltic province. notes territorial control, protection of end sian area, and 26 cent contributions. Details are unclear and names are partially obscured.
Conference on In Close Copferenes Trade and Labor Delegates
International regard to the conference outlines a meeting at the same place with no objection to the peace conference format. Delegates include Mesern, Clywes, Bowerman, Hedderson, Mae Donald, Stuart, Borming, and Mie Snowden. Drnger was appointed delegate at the trades and labor congress. if Canada sends another, J. C. Watters or Gustav Gone may attend. The discussion bases on war armistice terms drawn up by the inter-allied conference in London.
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Mesern
Clywes
Bowerman
Hedderson
Mae Donald
Stuart
Borming
All Graves Alike London War Graves Uniform Plots
A wartime report to the War Graves Commission by Sir Frederick Keay of the British Museum envisions equal graves for all in Yrawed life. It describes uniform plots with grass, paths, headstones of similar height and shape. Graves would face east with a central altar bearing a brief phrase.
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London
War Graves Commission
Frederick Keay
British Museum
Manitoba Pigurts Progress in Agriculture and Livestock
Manitoba's agricultural department reports rapid gains in livestock production and dairy output. The colony notes rising kept animals and improved yields with 921 keepers in Manitoba by 1916 to 1917, up from 741 in 1914, signaling strong provincial growth.
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Manitoba
Po Department of Agriculture
Beire
Bolsheviki Defeated in Pacts Amid European Shifts
Fragmentary report notes a Bolshevik defeat tied to new German state pacts. Text references Berne delay and minority parties losing power in regions including Anhalt, with implications for victorioal outcomes in the duchy and surrounding areas.
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Bolsheviki
Berne
Duchy of
de Wade Theyiki
Nyberg
Anhalt
Bew
Victorioaw
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