Battle of peace aims and labor clause debate at Paris
The piece cites Senator Lodge arguing the Paris peace talks should finish the peace treaty first and warns that a proposed international labor mobility pact could provoke civil strife in the United States. It notes Pacific coast opposition to Japanese and Chinese workers and suggests leaving such issues to an international tribunal.
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Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Paris
China
Japan
United States
Pacific
War Dogs After World War I and Their Future
Dogs of war once vital along the Western Front are demobilized as conflict ends. Many will become private pets or join police units in Paris and London, while others return to civilian life. Early war dogs were drawn from Paris police, used for alarm, scent work, and watchdog duties in trenches and No Man's Land.
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Germany
Paris
London
No Man's Land
Beemont
Washington buzzes over 1920 presidential race signals
The 1920 campaign enters the talk stage as voters and party leaders discuss potential candidates. McCormick’s resignation as Democratic chair triggers a Jan 20 meeting to name a successor, with Homer Cummings a likely pick. Wilson and McAdoo are debated, Roosevelt’s absence leaves Republicans leaderless, while Pershing is floated as a possible GOP nominee. The era’s undefined issues and sparse frontrunners dominate Washington chatter.
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Washington
Tess
Vance McCormick
Democratic Committee
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
McCormick
Mc Cummins
G. QO. P
Cummings
Wilson
McAdoo
Roosevelt
Chicago
Ruuneselt
Atv. Wilson
Democratic Party
White Manse
General Pershing
Political muddle clouds 1926 presidential outlook
The text notes a muddled 1926 political scene with distinguished service crosses and congressional medals cited, while fixers and prophets muddle the waters, leaving uncertainty about the likely next president. It calls this a remarkable plight for politicians.
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Teddy
Time to Think in a Rapid World Press Opinion
A reflective piece argues modern life’s rush erodes deep thinking. It cites Henry George on thought versus survival, notes wartime changes, and warns that fast media and transport hinder deliberate judgment. It laments superficialism, praises knowledge spread, and hints at political shifts and a future Liberty Loan.
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Henry George
America
Europe
LGU
Wilson Pear Episode and Golf Note Highlight 1916 War Admission
French writer Jaquen Peyrot recounts in Je Sais Tout that President Wilson, while peeling a pear, received Germany’s note declaring war and decided to play golf with Mrs. Wilson. The tale links to Wilson’s actions that day as Secretary Lansing prepared papers, while Peyrot praises Wilson’s vigor and notes personal details including his marriage and a wedding cake anecdote.
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Wilson
Germany
Lansing
Jaquen Peyrot
Jasquea Peyrot
Paris
United States
Cerny
Pesrot
Woodrow Woilson
Ianyul
Colonel House
Peyrot
Mrz. Wilsom
M. Teyrot
M. Peyrot
M. Peyout
Mos Adou
Ie Teer Ident
Narmiut Galt
Galdamith
Atmocivan Lagie
Treasury
McAdoo
A. Honigard
A. Honigard, Wayd Mr. McAdoo
Theodore Roosevelt
Dusty words and pension talk in tense Texas session
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss architecture and a graveyard warning against advertising. A bill in the Texas legislature proposes pensions for teachers after 25 years of service, with questions about interim pay. Mentions poll tax receipts and public reaction.
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Texas
Architect Fears for Victory Arch Design Contest
New York editor quotes Thomas Hastings arguing against public competitions for the Victory Arch project. He warns such contests often produce inferior work and urges appointing a single capable architect or sculptor, drawing on experience from New York's past memorials and emphasizing professional judgment over public prizes.
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General Wood
New York
Het Harmonize
Thomas Unstingy
New-York Arch
Fifth Aver
Madison Square
Hastings
Architecm
Gyomere Isketeles
Loalva
Hierary Alandk
Ithior
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