President sails for distant side aboard U S ship
Report describes President and Mrs Wilson aboard the USS George Washington convoyed by dreadnought Pennsylvania. Delegates join as the flotilla reaches port. The escort includes rifles and a promenade deck suite. Secretary of State Lansing will use a telephone linked to a 7 switchboard to communicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United
Decenrg
Dottvesk
Terinsylvania
Snd
Wilson
Lanving
Germany must pay war indemnity and punishment stated
Lloyd George asserts Germany must pay indemnities up to its capacity and urges punishment for German submarine crimes. He rejects vengeance while demanding accountability for wartime crimes and for treating prisoners properly. He notes opposition to punitive excess and stresses Germany’s responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenton
Germany
Tromier
Géorge
Newcastlean-Tyne
Fime Br
Lloyd George Dewyould
Ralnister
Japan
Liegd-George
Rainbow Division Cited for Bravery and Service
A General Summerail message praises the Rainbow Division in France for bravery and service. It names Maj. Gen. Sharice TP as commander of the corps and notes actions by the Eighty-fourth Infantry Brigade and Sixty-seventh Armor Brigade. It mentions mobilizations of reserves and a Peruvian consul order returned on a noted date.
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Washington
France
Sharice
Summerail
Fifth Arty Corps
Gerteritt Sumuoerul
Dold Asrtillery Brigade
Tyutch Government Bans Dye Exports to Germany
Reports from Amsterdam state that the Tyutch government intends to halt all dye exports to Germany by December to stop the shipment of dyriann cual We Adullnud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Tandan
Tyutch
Aeterdam
4000 Yanks Are Back The Mauretania Returns to U S
The Mauretania brought home the first body of American overseas troops as quarantine passed Sunday and docked Monday. The voyage gathered a great reception with craft in abundance and crowds along the harbor. The crew included 105 officers and 555 men across divisions such as combat, transport, and medical units.
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Nept
Tml
BOD Delivin Aasetigers Aboanl
Imeness
Hai Beet
Seidooy
Germany
Mauretania
Braz Aero
OMS
Pnero
Cers
Suphela
Geovvneed
Sith Tz
Alr Survivn
Trafflo
Coranlg
Want Yanks to Keep Order in Avetrian Border Disputes
The United States faces unrest tied to border clashes among the Avetrian empire factions. American troops are sent to deter violence and curb political disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlenpa
Peng Ore
Ikia
Cie Pyluernua
Boleleviol
Historic colonial city profile and later military surrender tale
A fragmented recount describes a city once central to Spanish American possessions with walls, towers, and broad avenues. It notes colonial architecture and later urban expansion, then shifts to General Townshend and a World War era surrender tale, ending with a dramatic confrontation scene and a guard’s challenge.
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Quaa Ja Sali
la Eitucal
Algera
Punto Arid Fuerst
Linbanse
Diigo
Yelasquez
Chloe Éeister
Sland
Sale Ginga de Gabe
Unbitia
Maunee Waa
dJawalen
Ruse
Lutenutu
Gorlian
Oost
Forbes Lideny
Touuy
Iowa state news and military items from Iowa City era
Readable text lists many Iowa names and places, military posts, and influenza data. It mentions Camp Dodge, Camp Cody, Camp Pike, and Camp Dart. notes influenza cases in October and November. cites service by Sergeant G Fairsil, and Florence Dixon as a young Red Cross worker. recalls the 78th division and actions at Argonne forest. includes numerous Iowa towns and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durhtig
Alfrad A
Stigiely Carrols
Bred Slottons
Faydllyys
Black Vet
North Ringtish
Idssorhompson
Adbins Maen
S. Chistadunton
Bay Onporty
Jodai
Charing
Ciyy Alva
Showers
Craps
Bebiints
Crawfordsville
Oar
Colfax Wail
Carrol
Gidar Ranktay Vaal
Panizon
Doone
W. J. Plyoneka
Cedar
Shebrough
Mapleton
Tapa City
Charin Siredson
Akron
Davie
D. Bullen
Idokton
Marshall
S$. Sapp
Drokéay Lite
Gchultze
Nora
Springs
Henry Helkon
Annworad
J. Dioward Pod
Dyarak
Mr Verpin
Waller
Dyvjond
Calaine
Andrew V
Grodricks
Stuartyelile
Datanoy
Decorah
Georgu Kirieer
Avhton Doon
Mickuraats
Guyy
Arthur Q
Haworduaz
Dee Avery
Gholl
Took
John. Varveen
Volla
Boule J. Kenagiy
Stanswell Gilly
Floyd Fy
Wiliams
Wollstar Olly
Imy
Brown
Lonoz
Abibart St
We Fupper
Albert Smith
Vinton
Chicley Tollon
France
G. Fairsil
George W. Falrail
Iowa
Argonne Forest
Gergeant Fulyall
Florence Qixon
Sioux City
Hinton
Java
United States
Olson
Tod Grose
Danghinr
Harence
Marl Cadlock
Karh Cadnock
Haney O. Cielson
Guy Mater
Anamos
Minin
Lucae
Garaly
Montenegro King Deposed in Unclear Embassy Report
The report claims King Nicholas of Montenegro has been deposed amid unclear circumstances. Officials and correspondents provide inconsistent details as the Montenegrin government and foreign entities offer limited confirmation.
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Nicolae Depceed
Sandor
Bec
Nicholas of Montenrgrofas
Ekupsidiou
Naveuilhy
Captives Return Amid Dorian Strife and Weather Woes
Reported captives freed as American forces face harsh conditions from Dorian related turmoil. Branty font disruption and heavy weather hamper operations. Genarid Mar joins the war effort, aligning with the Department.
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Paary
Waehtughan
Branty Font
War Departments
Goow Gatch Wyoming Court Note Postings
Fragmented OCR shows a garbled legal notice from a Wyoming court segment. Readable nouns include names and places forming a brief public notice about case details and dates, though many words are unclear or corrupted.
Germans Enter France and Germany Quiet as US Forces Advance
Dec 8 reports describe the Akurluan army moving through cities and streets with heavy packs and rolling kitchens as American troops push along the Moselle valley. No demonstrations noted as Major General Dickion’s forces reach Haarbach and Cadena with a wide advance into Germany.
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Lystinburg
Han Wren
Wining Coade
yilaRe
Quil
Bontevarda
Rhentri Prusain
Bette
Tha Moselle
Alplike
Dickion
Germany
Wight
Agdena
Haar Hwixbach
Che Mae
Rivee
Suarbury
Raves
Letters From Home Week Aims to Lift Morale for Overseas Troops
The War Department announces a Letters From Home Week to prompt mothers and families to write to soldiers overseas. A model letter by Secretary of War Taft and Ralph B. Fosdick urges letters focusing on recreation and wholesome activities to support morale amid prolonged fighting. Also notes Governor Stephens commuting the death sentence of Thomas W. Muaney in Sacramento.
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New York
Dev
Deveinbee
War Department Commission
Mothe
Howe
Ciemoo
Far Department
Armerican Tututhved
Governo Mont
Mothers
Fathart
Chia
Taker
Rayford B. Fosdick
Charsman
Cuumunsston
Ladoretin
Anghai Gies
Wight
Mooney
Hang Ny
Stephens Bak
Thowna W. Muaney
Dlaw
Salting Ship Sinks Amid Storms and Soggy Wreckage
A jumbled report from Burnet Altos notes the sinking of a vessel titled the Arortend York Mary during a severe gale near Urerdinugin. It mentions disabled soldiers to receive pay and references federal boards and wartime duties amid unclear names and dates.
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U. 5
Burnet Altos
Urerdinugin
Breall
Wellington
Ngmentias
New York
Bee
Hathora Laikke Martens
Saendia
Naval and Army Appropriations Seen in 1940 Budget Outline
The report details total appropriations for the Navy and Army in 1940 including the naval establishment at 4.5 billion dollars and large figures for the army. It notes reductions and deferrals in various programs and outlines plans for specific service sectors such as public works, foreign affairs, and aviation spending. The document discusses administrative costs, departmental allocations, and contrasts with the prior year’s totals, highlighting shifts in funding priorities.
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Wahington
Decor
Cho Hen Yeu
Catal
Séerohiry
Krensury
Nia
Ibe
Varidvis Hyanchos
Hopisintiva Establieiment
Department of Surtentturd
Tavamaenna
Public Works
Malecel Amamis
Hariianent Ata Kdpfapetarione
Toldtef
Cove
Eens
Navy
Aleng
TVG
Army
Pat
Cniming
Onvat Aviation
Fuel Administrator Quits in Washington Amid Confusion
Washington reports indicate Fuel Administrator Mery Gare announced resignation with the change to take effect at the president's pleasure. Correspondence suggests uncertainty over when the action becomes effective and who will replace him, prompting questions about the appointment timeline.
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Washington
Dec
Bett
Unite States Puc
Mery Gare
Qwestidot
Gorelel de Nat
Taravan
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George Washington
Bylvania
Lloyd Graces
Rainbow
General Summerail
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Sanne
Chile
Unestenmar Porenakas
Peruvieb
Ignace Daszynsk
Crich
Zynski
Euraye
Moat
Aero Training Campo
England
Austria-Honogary Ark
Cubat
Royal
Notte
Townehend
Chariea
B. Townshend
New York Heraté
Tavenshend
Kaveksimura
Alege
Irks
Corey
Towonbush Tinx
Abe
Iowa State News
Iver
Hun Thnone
Oesttrland
Yue
Herve Sol
Erswa Yrlice
da, Jose
DE Lima
Lin Jaga
Atves
Russia
War Department
Fiele
U.S
Congress
Secratary
Treasury
McAdoo
Na Ressen
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Prussia
Mertier
Crise
Americitt Silillers
Gorainos
Washlipton
Dee
Finland
Fuca
Velxingforr
Lee
Minonmeek
Formliy
Cilinber
Hexshin Sinanierr
Wizpese Geale Intaing
Ceranla Trun
Jae Minnie
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