U boat losses in World War I limited to twelve ships
Washington reports that only 12 of the 44 U.S. ships lost in the war were destroyed by enemy submarines. The Navy secretary's annual report notes few warships torpedoed, several vessels lost to mines, and a total merchant ship toll of about 150 with submarines, mines, and raiders listed among causes.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Jacob Jones
Syst
Coast Board
Sam
Alcedo
San Vilego
Fire Island
M. Y
Wesst
Cyclops
Angie
Naretine TI
Wis
Notable WWI Naval Casualties and Casualty Figures
The record tallies 351 commissioned personnel casualties with 284 from non battle causes and 55 men aboard the U S 8 Scorpion interned at Constantinople. It notes officers killed in accidents and other incidents, with many listed as missing or unaccounted for and several wounded or hospitalized.
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Sonnel
U.S
Scorpion
Constantinople
Deal
America Hopeful of Acceptance by Chile of Mediation Offer
Washington reports indicate Chile and Peru dispute over Arica and Tacna may move toward mediation. The United States has proposed a dispute settlement to preserve continental harmony. Peru accepted, Chile undecided amid favorable press in Chile toward Argentina mediation and questions about Wilson’s offer.
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America
Chile
Washington
D.C
Dee
State Department
Peru
Acna
Arica
United States
Pert
Guenos Aires
Wilson Jute
Pom
Bue
South America
Dern
Santilya
Medig Hin
Bera Istill
Mediatade
Wilson
Srigoyen
Argentina
Iriseven
Foreign Office
Jugoslav Protest to Allies Condemns Dalmatia Policy
The Jugoslav National Council at Zagreb protesting to the Allies says the Dalmatia Dalmatia Istria and Gorizia policy under Hatin administration defies national self determination and treats Dalmatian people harshly. The protest claims Tallinn forces ration food only to those who sign allegiance to Italy.
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Washington, D. C
Jugoslav National Council
Zagrebs
Dalmatia
Istria
Gorizia
Jugo-Shiv
Hatin
Datati
Tallinn
Italy
Drink Hot Tea For A Bad Cold From Hamburg Brew
A home remedy advises taking Hamburg Tea in a small package from any pharmacy. Mix a tablespoon with boiling water, strain, and drink a cupful as needed. It claims to break a cold quickly by opening pores and relieving congestion while also purging the bowels. The remedy is described as inexpensive and vegetable-based.
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Hamburg
Germans Help US Army As Coblenz Clean Up Barracks
Report from Coblenz describes German officials and civilians cooperating with American forces after Rhine crossing plans. Mayors and local committees assist administration while German officers hand over stores and weapons. Green rosettes and Christmas greens decorate departing troops as collaboration continues.
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Associated Cross
Coblenz
Rhine
Eagietts
James Rhea
Texas
American Commission
Rhea
Clarence Sherrill
Greensboro
N.C
George Spaulding
Michigan
Colt Henry M. White
Ixentucky
Orsderly
Heinrich Prince
Whittelsey
At- Hone Forest
77Th Division
Prince
Treves
Oppenheimer Family Arrives in San Antonio for Visiting Relatives
In Society notes Mrs Lucille Oppenheimer of New York and her two children arrive in San Antonio to visit Mr and Mrs Alexander Joske at 241 King William Street. Lieutenant Stroman of Company G 60th Infantry is wounded and in a Bordeaux base hospital.
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Sutherland Springs
Vex
Heo
William Rollie Fields
War Department
France
360Th Infantry
Camp du
Frederick G. Oppenheimer
New York City
San Antonio
Fire
Alexander Joske
King William Street
Oppenheimer
Lucille Joske
G. N. Str
Ida Rawls
Stroman
Company G B60th Infantry
Bordeaux
Manila and Department of Agriculture Urge Lower Meat Prices
Manila authorities and the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources have struck a deal with a major local cattle and meat importer to set meat at 25 cents per pound. The city will grant transport privileges for cattle from Indo China to stabilize costs and monitor compliance. The move aims to ease living costs and influence market prices through a large dealer. In Amsterdam the Krupp directors plan converting the plant to peace industries and invite worker proposals.
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Manila
Department of Agriculure and Natural Resources
Times of Manila
Department of Vgriculture and Natural Resources
Hin
Indo-China
Cold Weather Brings Return of Influenza Warns Authority
A well known authority cautions against relaxing vigilance as cold weather returns. The piece promotes Hyomei as a preventive inhalation therapy citing its use in San Antonio and urging readers to obtain a Hyomei outfit from a drug store to protect the nose throat and lungs from flu germ exposure.
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San Antonio
A. M. Vischer
Naval Base Power Plant Fire Threatens Norfolk
A large fire damaged the power plant at Naval Operating Base Hampton Roads in Norfolk Virginia with an estimated loss of 900000 dollars. Strong northeast winds fed the flames but the base fire department contained the blaze after about thirty minutes. The cause remains unknown.
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Naval Operating Base
Norfolk
Dee
Hampton Roads
Suc
Expanding the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Secretary Redfield urges major expansion of the bureau to aid American manufacturers in postwar trade. The plan calls for more commercial attaches and trade commissioners, a government owned intercoastal waterway, and stronger standards and economics expertise to secure postwar prosperity.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Redfield
Lakes
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Wis
Athedrome
Madrid
Ottawa
Mexico
Santiago
Chile
Sweden
Great Britain
Jance
Gregorland
Trussia
Messey
Bolivsky
Brazil
Columbia
Venezuela
Dutch East Indies
China
Philippine Islands
Japan
Peninsula
Egypt
South Afra
Australia
New Zealand
Washington
Barewe
Family budget heated quarrel over groceries and spending
Mrs Fare and Mr Jarr argue over money and overspending as the war ends stores resume delivery. They debate bank balance, overdrafts, and how to economize while facing demand for clothes and a fur set before Christmas.
Dre King's New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to treat colds and coughs promptly with Dre King’s New Discovery. It claims relief from stuffiness sniffles tightness and irritated eyes and notes a large bottle lasts long and is suitable for all ages with affordable prices of 606 and 5120.
Dr Wings New Life Pills Promoted As Gentle Cleanser
An old advertisement touts Dr Wings New Life Pills as a mild natural system cleanser. It claims to ease discomfort and support regularity without laxative harshness, urging readers to try the remedy through druggists.
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Wing
Jarre household inaugurates after-war economic reform
In a postwar moment, the Jarre family adopts a family economy shift with goals of better living. The plan, framed as a reform, mirrors wider changes seen in many households adjusting budgets and routines.
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Jarre
Cigarette Output Forecast For Next Year
A New York paper estimates forty billion cigarettes will be produced in the coming fiscal year ending June 30. Last year’s output reached about thirty seven billion, with an increase of over six billion. If made end to end they would stretch about 1,746,111 miles, with variations for tailors and rolled forms.
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New York
Nes
Ludianapolis
Commodore Wells Relieved and Sailing for England
Commodore Tins nel Wells, senior British naval officer in the United States, has been relieved of his duties in New York and will sail Monday for England, as announced at the office of the British consul general.
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Commodore Wells
New York
Dev
Tinsnel Wells
United States
England
Great Britain
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