Japan and America share aims in the world war alliance
A Japanese contact says Japan’s goals mirror America’s in the war to make the world safe for democracy. He argues Japan advanced democracy since 1868, rejects notions of a militarist autocracy, describes a representative cabinet, and notes shared interests with the United States on open doors, China policy, and opposing German influence. He urges Americans to see common aims and beware German propaganda.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
America
William Eliott Griffs
Griffs
Yoritomo
Perry
Jatpian
Dapan
Jayean
Far East
Area
Corea
Jiagu
Germany
Meing
Americas
China
Danan
Diet
Count Terauehi
Sul
Terauchi
Baron Goto
Department of the Interior
Visvelit Matong
Ishii
Shoda
den Gekin
Dev
New York
Admiral Kato
Navy Department
Armeria Democracy
Baron Gotu
Mr. Mara
Kense i
Katy
Alfre Ocak
Nin
Garaxony
Huns
Gorany
Kiao- Chan
Ar East
Wilson
Prussia
Mutsuhito
Seiyukai
Prince Ito
Jefferson
Ching
Jamin
England
France
Russia
Increased Saving Is Necessary to Release Labor for War Work
Roger W. Babson argues that victory hinges on home cooperation, chiefly increased saving and reduced personal spending. He warns against inflation from lavish expenditure and urges universal cutbacks, debt-free savings, and investing in government securities to free labor for war production.
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Great Britain
Mr. Selfridge
London
Urthermore
Iurthermore
American Force Secures War Supplies in Europe
War correspondent Herbert Corey describes how the American army in France is being outfitted from France and Great Britain with thousands of shiploads of clothing, tents, blankets, and equipment. Prices soar as desks and office furnishings vanish, while Pershing orders decisive action. Procurement evolves from scattered purchases to a coordinated system with a three month ahead supply plan and a pooling of YMCAs and Red Cross resources.
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France
Great Britain
Firin
Herbert Corey
National Geographic Society
England
Paris
General Pershing
Army
Red Cross
Europe
Alwys
War truth shown by ink among Irnssians in Kansas City Star
A fragmentary report notes that journalism proves mightier than swords, with Folin Lott in the Kansas City Star. a dialogue about a hat price of 15. The exchange shows a domestic moment amid wartime commentary.
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Folin Lott
Kansas City Star
Sale of Enemy Alien Property Heavily Seized by Palmer
The government has begun seizing German and other alien enemies’ holdings in the United States under the alien property custodian A Mitchell Palmer. Stock bonds plants and large supplies are being placed under sequestration with sales to the highest bidders when ready. In New York alone property values exceed 100 million dollars, and operations extend to the Philippines Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Congress
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
New York City
Mr. Palmer
Hoken
Kaiser
Palmer Beieves
Kaisr
Philippines
Mawail
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Palmer
Lioness On Porch Strays Through Los Angeles Streets
A mysterious lioness wandered Los Angeles in a rare stray episode, first seen under an arc light at Folsom and Mott, then roaming Boyle Heights yards. Henry McGee fired from a rear window as the cat sat on his porch, the beast roaring loudly before fleeing into a weed‑covered lot. police and petrolmen searched with rifles but found no trace.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Koyle Heights
Folsom
Mott Streets
Boyle Heights
Henry McGee
Folsom Street
Hicckey
Bauer
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Horta
New American Naval Base
Atlanta
Azores Islands
Portugal
Stroyers
Roger W. Babson
San Antonio Public Service Co. Crockett
Emperor of
Lioness
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