A genius gone wrong Liebknecht and the Bolshevik danger
The article revises Karl Liebknecht by contrasting his courage to oppose war with his later push toward class war and Bolshevism. It also condemns Rosa Luxembourg, notes brutal treatment by German soldiers, and doubts Spartacists will endure without leaders. It ends by noting German presses critique of Colonel Roosevelt.
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Liebknecht
Germany
Hohenzollerns
Luxembourg
Belgium
France
Lenine
Roosevelt
Quincy Seeks Better Service From Utility Board
The city questions poor service on the East Maine street line and urges repairs to a dangerous track trench. The hearing touched on seven cent fares, possible bond issues, and whether fare hikes will spur immediate improvements. The utility commission is expected to study the case at length and protect riders from poor service. Quincy argues it is entitled to improved public transportation and fair treatment.
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Quincy
Utility Board Commission
East
Maine Street
Car Company
Utility Board
Public Service Corporation
Nineteen Eightteen by Dr Frank Crane
A historical reflection on 1918 as a pivotal year marking decisive defeats of military ambition, US contributions in France, expansion of federal power, and moves toward global democratic unity. The piece argues 1918 reshaped nations, politics, and war law, atop a wave of social upheaval and revolutionary change.
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Nneteen
A. D
I. C
Napoleon
Alexander
Puch
Charles Martel
Russia
United States
France
Germany
Europe
United States of America
America
Times critique sparks party fault lines in war debate
The War Record column in the Peoria Star attacks the New York Times for labeling the Republican Party as morally collapsing and pacifist before U S entry into World War I. It argues the Times ignores Democratic record and cites Republican failures and leadership issues during 1913 to 1916.
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Peoria Star
New York Times
Republican Party
America
the Times
Democratic Party
Times
Four Brotherhoods
White House
United States
Prince John Dies Suddenly at Frogmore House
London notes the sudden death of Prince John youngest son of King George who passed Saturday night before the king and queen could be summoned. His fragile health kept him out of public view at Frogmore House Windsor or Sandingham palace and public sympathy poured out in church services across the country.
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London
Prince John
King George
Queen Mary
Frogmore House
Windsor
Sandingham Palace
Army planes return flight starts from Hazelhurst Field
Three of four army planes that flew from San Diego to Hazelhurst Field will depart Monday for Washington as the first stage of their return trip. Major Albert I. Smith who commanded the eastward flight will follow later in the week. The fliers will stop in Washington until Thursday or Friday.
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Mineola
L. J
San Diego
Calif
Hazelhurst Field
Washington
Albert I. Smith
Swiss Delegate Arrives in Paris for Peace Conference Talks
Gustave Ador president of Switzerland will reach Paris on Tuesday to confer with French officials and meet foreign statesmen gathered for the peace conference. He arrives amid ongoing diplomacy and multilateral discussions shaping postwar agreements.
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Paris
Gustave Ador
Switzerland
Paria
Returning Americans and families aboard Rochambeau halt Halifax for coal
The French liner Rochambeau docked at Halifax January 21 with 339th Field Artillery troops from Minnesota and Iowa, about 600 civilians including a newborn daughter of Lt and Mrs T M Wilkinson of Whitville Tenn. American mechanics among passengers repaired engine trouble, delaying route from Bordeaux to New York. Cruisers Pueblo and transports Canada and other units arrived at Boston and New York, bringing 1596 and 1209 troops respectively, with detachments from several states and balloon company units onboard.
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N. S
Rochambeau
Minnesota
Iowa
T. M. Wilkinson
Whitville
Tenn
Bordeaux
New York
Juham
Azores
339Th Field Artillery
Knights of Columbus
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Pueblo
Boston
Canada
Ohio
Kansas
Maryland
23Rd Balloon Company
Sailor Killed as Trains Collide Near Chicago
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train rear ends a 1600-sailor special near Chicago in fog. One sailor is killed, six injured. Brakeman may die from skull fracture. The dead is J. A. Paynter first class carpenter. Injured include Thomas A. Carr M. Gaynor A G Sauerwein A J Baumgartner R M Delaney James Elliott.
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Ill
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Great Lakes Naval Training Station
J. A. Paynter
Thomas A. Carr
Camp Luce
M. Gaynor
Camp Paul Jones
Blacky the Crow Helps Bowser in Hunger Tale
Blacky the Crow takes pity on Bowser the hound, guiding him toward a farm for food while Bowser, injured and hungry, trails along on three legs. The tale follows Blacky’s knowledge of houses and danger as Bowser moves toward hope.
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Blacky
Bowser
Blacky the
Blacky the Crow
Bowser the Hound
Bowie
Will Bring Bodies Back From France
Washington dispatch reports the War Department plans to repatriate all U S military and civilian bodies buried in France at government expense unless relatives request otherwise. Transfer timing depends on transport conditions. no relatives or undertakers may accompany remains. French cemeteries will be managed by grave registration units with ID records to ensure identity. Government life insurance under War Risk converts within five years after the war. options and premiums to be published soon.
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Edward J. King
M. D
Washington
War Department
United States
France
Adjutant General
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