Secret negotiations stir tensions over chancellor powers
The report describes a secret meeting involving Dr von Bethmann Hollweg and Chancellor candidates debating limits on the chancellor’s power to negotiate with peace terms. Admiral von P, fear of succession and political pressure drive the confrontation as various parties press their positions.
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von Pietimane
von Bethmann-lohwer
Lou
Chan Wistes
von Eptiensupis Holiveeg
Admiral von Jgrpita
Propst and daughter visit Maha with Mrs. Goodwin
Propst and his young daughter Roberta left this morning for Maha to spend the day with Mrs. E. E. Goodwin at the hospital in that city.
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Propst
Roberta
Formaha
E. E. Goodwin
Hospital
Journal Office Decorates With Paper Garlands
Workers at the Journal office prepare decorative paper garlands to brighten the workspace. The project aims to create a festive atmosphere for upcoming events and staff celebrations.
Russia A Haven for Rumanians
Petrograd reports thousands of Romanian refugees fleeing Germans and Bulgarians have poured into Odessa, Kiev, and southern Russian cities. The article notes Russia's strain from aiding refugees, with government committees, refugee camps, schools, and aid from American and Tatiana organizations, yet the scale and harsh winter conditions threaten to overwhelm relief efforts.
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Petrograd
London
Russian Empire
Odessa
Kiev
Belgium
Russia
American Relief Fund
Thomas Whittmore
Tatiana Committee
Premier's Reply Greeted With Approval in Britain
London reports indicate Lloyd George’s reply to Germany’s peace bid is praised in the British press. The Guardian and Manchester Guardian stress openness to discussion if Germany is explicit, warning against an outright rejection and urging a unified Allied front and a postwar league for peace.
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London
Lloyd- George
Germany
Manchester Guardian
Lloyd George
Lloyd-George
The
Guardian
America
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Lfoyd-George
Europe
Sincere Convictions Prompted by Triner Elixir Ad
A Bridgeport reader praises Triner American Elixir of Bitter Wine for stomach relief after long illness and notes its home use. The ad promotes Triner's Elixir, Liniment, and a Golden Calendar with prices and mailing offers from Joseph Triner, Chicago, Illinois.
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Mary Zahorak
Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Tunner
Joseph ‘Triner
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Triner
Fornoff Visits City to Handle Important Business
A. B. Fornoff arrived by the morning train and spent the day in the city attending to urgent matters, stopping by the office as a pleasant caller.
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A. B. Fornoff
Farm for sale near Albion Nebraska with easy terms
For sale an improved farm located northwest of Albion in Boone County Nebraska two and a half miles from Albion the property is listed at 5160000 dollars. Seller Michael V. Ruddy Albion Nebraska offers easy terms.
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Boone County
Nebraska
Albion
Michael V. Ruddy
Kaiser Says Germany Is the Instrument of God
Emperor William forges peace talks in a Leipsic news note quoting a December 14 troop address. He says Germany may be God’s instrument in judgment and that the decision rests with God, while the fighting continues until enemies are exhausted. Separate items note George Barr and Miss Jessie Robertson traveling to Omaha for business and visits.
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Amsterdam
Lendon
William
D’essain
Lorrain
Neveste Nachrichten
Leipsic
Goi
Mrs Schultz and Mrs Grybsky Headed to Omaha
Mrs J E Schultz and Mrs E Grybsky were among those traveling to Omaha this afternoon to address several business matters.
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J. E. Schultz
E.grybsky
Omaha
Auctioneer W. R. Young Spends Morning in Omaha
W. R. Young, the local auctioneer, rode to Omaha as a passenger this morning for a brief city visit with friends.
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W. R. Young
Omaha
When Backache Comes On Foley Kidney Pills Relief Claim
A traveling salesman from San Angelo Texas reports immediate relief from backache using Foley Kidney Pills. He describes acute pain from rough roads and weather and says pain disappeared after the first bottle with no recurrence. The ad claims the pills address the pain cause, ease joint and muscle ache, and cleanse poisons by aiding kidney and bladder function.
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Co. A. Landrum
San Angelo
Texas
Foley
U. S. Buys Vickers Machine Guns for Army and Guard
Washington February 20 The war department awarded contracts for four thousand sixty Vickers machine guns and accessories at five million five hundred thousand dollars and signaled more purchases could raise total outlays to about fifty nine million. The decision ends debate over the Lewis machine gun as the army standard.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Regular Army
National Guard
Special sale of Dennison's Christmas Boxes at Journal office
The Journal announces a special sale to close out Dennison's fancy Christmas Boxes offered at very low prices for the next few days. The items are described as the hand somest Christmas boxes on the market. Gus Olson and wife were in Omaha today for a few hours.
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Dennison
Journal Office
Gus Olson
Omaha
Des Moines Seizes Coal to Save Lives of the Poor
Des Moines Mayor John MacVicar orders seizure of a car load of coal from Bloomfield Coal Co on grounds of public necessity amid a severe fuel famine. The city will compensate market price and deliver coal at cost to homes without fuel, while accusing operators of withholding production to raise prices.
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Des. Moines
John MacVicar
Bloomfield Coal Company
Des Moines
MacVicar
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted by Dr. Cheney
Catalog of internal treatment for catarrh claims local applications fail as disease seeds lie in blood. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as blood purifying tonic from Toledo with physician endorsements and testimonials. Includes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
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