Third Trench Mortar Back Home in U S A
The Third Trench Mortar battalion arrives with the cruiser Montana, marking a homecoming for Quincy and Adams counties. The article notes delayed demobilization after overseas service, with General March signaling swift dismissal for most units except border and coast defenses, while expressing pride in the Thirty-third division and welcoming back the war veterans.
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Quincy
Adams County
Montana
France
March
Truth Will Out in War Conduct Scrutiny
Calls rise for full public airing of wartime mismanagement as Congressmen and officials allege Pershing favored certain officers overexperienced guardsmen. Critics cite mail service failures and secrecy about wounded or missing soldiers while defenders urge patience until Pershing’s side is heard. The piece argues the Army’s weaknesses need exposure to profit from past errors.
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France
Representative Gallivan
Massachusetts
Gen. Pershing
National Guard
Clarence Edwards
New England
Gen. Frshing
Silvert
Leonard Wood
War Department
Department’ Potey
Red Cross
Missouri's Prohibition Ratification Reflections in Post Dispatch
The article notes Missouri joining the long list of dry states as a reactions to national reform. It argues the measure was swift and driven by dry sentiment across counties, urging hope that alcohol's elimination would uplift youth, morals, and governance while critiquing centralized federal power and bureaucratic expansion. It emphasizes a push for cleaner politics and more honest administration.
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Missouri
Washington
Admirals Rodman and Meyerer Feature in War Front Account
Lieutenant Commander J H Ingram details Admiral Rodman’s eager readiness for battle and belief the Germans would come out to fight. He recalls the British orders to withhold US squadron participation and Rodman’s defiant reply. The narrative covers Meyerer’s surrender to Beatty, and Ingram compliments the English and notes the German fleet’s surrender without a battle as a global seafaring shame.
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von Meyerer
J. H. Ingram
Liu
Becaus
Thy
Hugh Rodman
America
Admiral Rodman
Ingram
Comander Ingram
New York
Uer
France
Belgium
Germany
Admiral von Meyerer
Admiral Beatty
England
Army officers fly De Havilland from Detroit to Penston
Four army officers flying in De Havilland airplanes returned to Penston Texas from Detroit Mich via Ta Gionapolis Tuib traveling 259 miles in two hours and thirty minutes. They have been on a map tracing tour and will depart this morning for Memphis Tenn.
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ST. Louis
eTowes
Penston
Texas
Tetrait
Mich
Ta- Gionapolis
Tuib
Flers
Memphis
Tenn
To the Wife of One who Drinks
A wise ad urges wives of problem drinkers to seek confidential help from Edward J. Woods at IA-550 Station KF New York NY. It promises guidance that could lead to a complete victory over the drink habit for the husband.
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Edward J. Woods
New York
N. Y
Adv
Blacky the Crow Pities Bowser and Helps Him
Thornton W. Burgess weaves a tale where Blacky the Crow overhears Bowser the dog whine and realize he is lost. Blacky, though wary of Bowser, feels pity and contemplates aiding the forlorn animal before bowing to a plan to help Bowser find safety.
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Black
Bowser
Blacky
Crow
Blacky the Crow
Farmer Brown
Old Man Coyote
Rodily Fox
Attempt To Fleece Woman As U. S. Officer
Walter I. Hamby was charged with impersonating a United States officer in a plot with his mother in law Mrs. Margaret Bennett to fleece Miss Pauline Hannah of Knoxville Ti of her fortune. He was held to the federal grand jury after a hearing before Commissioner I R Wason. Mrs Bennett also was held to the grand jury but posted bond of 1500 for release.
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Peoria
Walter I. Hamby
United States
Margaret Bennett
Pauline Hannah
Knoxville
Federal Grand Jury
I. R. Wason
Bennett
Fear General Labor Revolt In Barcelona
Madrid reports Premier Rox manones said he would not be surprised by events in Barcelona after a cabinet meeting. He blamed nationalist hostility to the military for disturbances and authorized measures to prevent collisions. Barcelona press cites fear of a general strike from Bolshevik influenced unions. 300000 workers touted.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Roxmanones
Barcelona
Romanones
Russian Reds Offer End to Propaganda If Peace Talks Start
Maxim Litvinoff, once the Bolshevik ambassador to London, tells President Wilson the Bolshevik government is ready to halt world propaganda if the Allies agree to enter peace negotiations with Russia. The note is reported by the Social Democrat.
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Copenhagen
Maxim Litvinoff
London
Wilson
Russia
Soldiers In Berlin Search Pedestrians
Amsterdam dispatch reports Berlin swarming with soldiers in steel helmets loading rifles and hand grenades. They halt pedestrians at bridges and demand identification papers while searches extend to cars. Affected areas include thousands of passes, streets, and tens of thousands of houses and shops.
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Amsterdam
Handelblad
Berlin
Ege
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