Peace Ship voyage ends in failed bid for Europe peace
The Oscar II voyage in 1915 led by Henry Ford set out to influence belligerents to end World War I. Passengers included Elmer Davis Berton Braley and Rosika Schwimmer. Ford left early. many aboard grew disillusioned as they traveled through Europe, with few lasting connections.
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Christiana
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Jane Addams
Hell
Ben B. Lindey
Denver
Wilison Jennings Bryan
Shanghai Official Reported Slain
A brief dispatch says Chen Kung-Pa recently appointed head of the Japanese sponsored Shanghai security office was assassinated. Police offered no confirmation and Chen had succeeded Pu Siao-En, who was slain in his home by an unidentified assailant with a hatchet.
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Battle of New Orleans remembers a brutal clash
The article recounts the heroic stand at Jackson's ramparts during the Battle of New Orleans. General Pakenham and General Gibbs die in action while Highlanders and British troops press the assault. American riflemen and river batteries turn the tide as the British retreat, and Jackson enters New Orleans in triumph, celebrated by locals.
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New Orleans
Weather snapshot for tourists at Aransas Pass and more
The page presents a weather summary for tourists with high and low temperatures across numerous U S locations, including Aransas Pass and Alamogordo. It notes rainfall since January and lists multiple cities with conditions, temperatures, wind directions, and occasional remarks about clear or cloudy skies.
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Utah
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Britain May Use Labor Compulsion To Rebuild Industry
London government signals possible use of labor compulsion to rehabilitate Luftwaffe blasted industrial centers. Home Secretary J. Anderson calls reconstruction of the industrial areas a most vitally important and urgent task amid mounting shipping losses.
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Albanian Government Formed Near Koritza
Reports reaching Dudaladaq say a new Albanian government loyal to exiled King Zog forms near Koritza in eastern Albania near the Yugoslav border. Koritza was taken by Greek troops two weeks earlier from Hal fans.
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Romania Expropriates Oil Pipelines and Ships
Bucharest decrees expropriate all oil pipelines stations reservoirs and real estate connected to oil firms including Romato Americano owned by Standard Oil. A second decree seizes Danube barges tugs tankers and ships used by firms with Jewish stockholders. Companies face 25 year bonds at 4 percent interest as daily oil production falls from 1700 to 1400 tank cars.
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War Roundup From The Antoclalad Press
The Rome Berlin axis claims new blows against Britain’s sea power and Germany reports sinking several British ships. Mussolini’s command says three British warships were torpedoed and a destroyer sunk. Nazi U boats and long range bombers extend patrols near Ireland and Crete. Italy calls up 200000 more men for two year conscription as Greece remains in conflict.
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Christmas Sale to Aid Britain
A Christmas shopping sale will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the British war relief headquarters, 21 Mrin avenue. Profits will go to Aid Britain, with merchants contributing varied merchandise valued at 7000 dollars for shoppers who wish to combine holiday buying with relief work. Directing the sale will be Mrs Gurclass and Leroy Denman Sr, using consistent advertising.
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McNutt Named Defense Health Coordinator in WW II Drive
Paul V. McNutt, federal public health and social security head, was designated coordinator of all health medical welfare nutrition recreation and related activities for national defense. Appointed by a cabinet council with Roosevelt approval, the Indiana native will oversee the defense health effort and advise on national youth readiness and draft preparation.
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Agguged Non Guards in Budapest Blood Purge Executions
Budapest reports say Piva von Guardisig and others accused of murdering former Romanian premier Nicholas Iorda and ex finance minister Virgil Madgearu during the blood purge were executed by Romanian authorities. One killer was identified as M. Gojacaru, police chief of the Romanian oil city of Pivesti. Advised dispatches from Bucharest note ongoing unrest amid territorial disputes over upper Transylvania. Bulgaria shifts from Rome Berlin axis and Yugoslavia looks toward Germany as a Russian mission arrives at Burgas port, with rumors of Soviet naval vessels in the Black Sea.
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Camacho Restores Trumpet Salute at National Palace
Mexican president Avin Camacho ordered the return of the presidential trumpet salute after a six year suspension under Gardiro Cardenas. The flourish will be played when the president enters or leaves the National palace marking a restoration of a historic custom.
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Aviin Camacho
Gardiro Cardenas
British Air War Update Highlights RAF Cannon-Equipped Planes
London dispatch reports Birmingham and London suffered bombings with limited damage due to weather and radar. Communique notes German raids curtailed after 10 p.m. as Royal Air Force fighter squadrons equipped with cannons are expected to blunt heavier German aircraft. Several fires started but were controlled. three American drivers rescued from bombed shelter. Sisters of Mercy unharmed after a convent bombing.
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Civil War Threat Looms in Norway
London reports the Norwegian province Ostwald under German control contemplates civil war as Queen Vidkun Quisling government faces pressure. The Daily Mail cites warnings to the public from Norwegian press about mobilization and rising unrest amid storms and troop movements.
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