Burleson Urges Government Ownership of Wire and Teleo
Postmaster General Burleson urges government ownership of the nation’s telegraph and telephone systems as imperative to ensure better service and defend national defense. He argues amortization over 21 years could finance the system without public funds, trimming duplications and operating costs while preserving public control.
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Washington
Moscnas
Sor
Burlesiy
Moon
Representative Moon
Theodore N. Wall
American ‘Televisal and Telegraph Company
Etgil Wat
Burteson
United States
Burleson
Pescey
Leiler
Oper 9
Berg
Poler quits Germany amid new Poland border tensions
An intergovernmental telegram from Berlin to Warsaw notes Poland severing ties with Germany over disputed territorial claims. Reports from Governor General Be geler indicate Polish authorities will retreat from occupied areas, while German agents face counteractions amid province conflicts. Explosion at New York food plant injures several and damages nearby structures including Hotel Albert, with residents reporting shattered windows and ongoing emergency response. A government reserve statistic shows a decline of 0.747 million from last week.
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Poland
Germany
Berlin
Warsaw
Nieu
Jel Goverplant
Begeler
Ktunh
Simmons Urges Action to Lighten War Taxes
Chairman Simmons of the France Committee urges lightening wartime taxation. He cites U.S. costs for aid to the Allies and argues bonds already issued could be used to reduce tax burdens. Simmons predicts public backing for reimbursing allied losses and maintaining fiscal strength during the war.
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Simmons
Unite States
Sinnans
North Carrotina
Nie Vance Ermuttter
Noor
Anit Dordevetlan
United States
Pencase
Stummons
Sui
Mert Wold
Seunfar Simmons
Bluejackets Kill Mexicans In Lampico Clash
News from Lampico reports a November 28 clash between American Navy gunners aboard the Monterey and Mexican custom guards, with the captain shot and another Mexican wounded. The incident follows the Monterey’s arrival and is tied to ongoing tensions and diplomatic talks between the United States and Mexico City. The State Department announced the episode as part of formal negotiations.
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New York
Lampico
Amer- Trans
Anotiive
Jere
Monterey
Washingtie
Miravel
Tin Hox
Mexico City
State Department
Allies shell Young Turks and Allenby enters Aleppo
The dispatch reports Allied forces shelling Turkish positions near Stosson and Mecca and notes General Allenby’s official entry into Aleppo on December 10, with Allied advances through Palestine. Armed guards are posted in several town areas as operations continue.
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Stosson
Fran Miylene
Allenby
Aleppo
London
All Ned
Palestine
Defeated Bolsheviks Report From Varanes Region
Reported clashes near the Varanes region describe Bolshevik forces being defeated by opposing units. Details are fragmentary with unclear names and numbers but indicate a clash involving Jags and SS prisoners in a contested area. A reporter notes disputed claims about casualties and control.
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Wuelington
Holenevik
Rerion
Spartacus Movement Shaped by Congress of Delegates
A chaotic report describes the Berlin influenced congress where Spartacus group delegates debated a national assembly, with 250000 workers pledged and tensions rising as the working class and soldiers clashed with socialist factions. The outcome favored the Spartacus side in key votes amid a volatile political struggle.
TWO STAGES OF PEACE MEET Landon Pee
Fragmented OCR text discusses peace negotiations, mentions Landon and Pee, and outlines stages toward demobilization and reconstruction. It hints at allied work and a broader term during peace talks, with references to goals and potential delays or divisions.
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Landon
Pee
Murcorre
West Uptonely
Aengi
Kitons
Bolshevik turmoil and congress reports from Petrograd
Reports from New York dated December 16 indicate Bolsheviks seek large sums to fund their government amid chaos in Petrograd. Dispatches note many high officials and military leaders have fled or been blocked, while the Liners of the Interior staged purges and arrests as Allied forces press demands.
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Amd
Melrigrad
New York
Duc
Rasslay
Capt
Minton AustnaLe
Socom Lite
Unasnrs
Petrograd
Stoek- Watt
Kaiser Gelng to Germany7 ArmateniAi
Government with nazi Ebert regime confronts increased force as former Emperor WIRE refuses to Herltl, amid tense actions in the referenced region.
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Iowa City News Sketches War Impact and Local References
The report covers wartime draft registrations, county land use and return of wounded soldiers, with mentions of Des Moines officials, Adjutant General offices, and local civic figures. It notes postwar adjustments, public graft concerns, and the broader social impact on Iowa communities, including education and public health events and notable local deaths.
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George P. Dabnson
Edio
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Fangs Bank Robbar
Des Moines
Mallee 4 & Jackson
Af Vom Moines
Drak Americay
North Dakota
South Pibety
Poway
Aitormey Central Warner Ts Wble
Callec
Wogiar
Abel Neglatration
Roe Free
Benerils
Cial
First U S Hero at Coblenz Amid Rhine Invasion
Graff onloy fragment recounts American forces at Coblenz during a 30s-50s Rhine crossing. It mentions units from Wisconsin New York Pennsylvania Ohio and others and notes bridges under fire and German resistance. The piece hints at numbers food and a cautious stance by Allied commanders.
Leviathan Brings 9 000 Men to Harbor Amid War News
A chaotic wartime dispatch notes the Leviathan formerly Vaterland arriving with about 9200 soldiers and sailors, including veterans, and describes Allied counterpoints and troop movements across Europe, with references to Trent and Liverpool and other theaters of action.
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Vaterland
Poratitay
Che Levinton
Halti
Evance Ware
Trent
Alor
Liverpool
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