Americans Rush 10 Coblenz to Preserve Order
American Army of Occupation troops move from Treves to Coblenz by train for a four hour run. Authorities in Coblenz urge calm as German withdrawal begins, with no expected trouble and troops held back by orders from retiring commanders. Reports from Cologne note British troops sent to maintain order amid clashes. Berlin praises American conduct of occupation, citing orderly behavior and respect for civilians.
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Thirty-Ninth Infantry
Treves
Coblenz
Geldsdorfau
Mayen
Kloeng
Schwarden
Aix la Chapelle
Cologne
Amsterdam
Berlin
Officer and six men from destroyer drowned
Paris reported one officer and six men of the American destroyer Lansdale drowned while attempting to rejoin their ship after spending the afternoon in Tangier Morocco. The party of thirty officials and sailors were in the Moroccan port when the tragedy occurred. A French dispatch from Tangier carried the account.
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Paris
Lansdale
Havas
Tangier
Old Soldier Endsorsees New Constitution in December Vote
An elderly ex-Confederate veteran urges Gazette readers to support the forthcoming constitution, praising the framers and citing conservative critic J A Bush as unreliable. He recounts an incident from Bush’s 7th district primary showing Bush’s flawed rhetoric and lack of audience.
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the Gazette
McRae
Prescott
J. A. Bush
Bush
Three Creeks
Union County
Mr. Bush
U.S
Daniel Webste
Laughter at his own discomfiture cited in local notice
A fragment from Wesson Arkansas reads about Section 15 of Article 20 in a proposed constitution. It pledges adequate provision for the Confederate Home and pensions for ex Confederates and their widows. Voters are urged to support the new constitution next Saturday. Nevada County Hardware Co advertises Royal Easy Chairs and Christmas gift frames in various woods.
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General Assembly
Nevada County Hardware Co
Canny Scot Delays Meeting Pretty Girl on Fare Quip
Sandy and John ride in a car when a pretty girl enters and smiles at the Scot. The Englishman asks to sit beside her and be introduced, but the Scot delays, noting she has not paid her fare yet.
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Sandy
John
Wilson Advises Public Session For Peace Conference
President Wilson plans public proceedings at the peace conference with delegates at the table while he stays in contact with other leaders. Clemenceau is expected to preside as the conference meets in France. Admiral Sims will command the naval escort to Brest, with Vice Admiral Wilson handling harbor arrangements and the Wyomings as flagship. The weather is reported warm and calm during the lead up to the arrival.
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U. S
George Washington
Wilson
Clemenceau
France
Senate
Washington
Peace Congress
Sims
Europe
President Wilson
Brest
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Wycoming
Pennsylvania
Aviva Mayo
Atlantic
Henry B. Wilson
Sicorne
United States Navy
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Mitchell, Hope, Ark
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Bank OF Prescott
Escott, Arkan
Alex C. Jones
E. N. Daniel & Son
Prescott, Ark
A. ©. Jones
Buchanan Drug Store
House of Satisfaction
Ozan Mercantile Company
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