Der Tag and the German Navy Surrender Analyzed
The piece argues the German navy’s fate after World War I and the broader collapse of Prussia. It frames Der Tag as a doomed imperial fantasy, notes a humiliating surrender, and compares naval power limits among nations while linking Prussia’s defeat to Napoleon’s Jena siege. The tone is editorial and critical of Germany’s ambitions.
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Jutland
Germany
Great Britain
Prussia
Europe
Napoleon
Jena
Mexico's Opportunity Over Sisal Hemp Trade
The article discusses a long-standing problem affecting the United States, urging President Carranza to resolve the sisal hemp supply issue. It notes that Yucatan dominates world production, supplying 80 percent, and that 90 percent of binder twine comes from sisal. It emphasizes prices tied to supply and demand versus monopoly control, and frames the decision as crucial amid wartime readjustment and U.S. need.
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United States
Mexico
Carranza
Yucatan
Mexico urged to sell sisal at fair price to aid world peace
The piece argues neutral Mexico should now aid after the war by selling sisal at reasonable prices to help US farmers, reduce global food costs, and curb a military monopoly in Yucatan. It notes Carranza faces pressure from sisal growers and references U.S. courts and food administration as powerless to resolve the issue.
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Mexico
Europe
United States
Carranza
Yucatan
Food Administration
Carranzas
Humanity
Vienna and Versailles Congresses in the wake of Napoleon
The 1814 1815 Vienna Congress reshaped Europe with empires and states carving borders. A century later Versailles rekindles similar interests, while the old leaders fade and new powers prevail as Russia Prussia Austria and Britain maneuver anew under shifting fortunes.
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Vienna
Europe
Versailles
Napoleon
Leipsic
Elba
France
Louis XVIII
Prussia
Saxony
Russia
Duchy of Warsaw
Poland
Lithuania
Posen
Rhine
Alsace and Lorraine
Austria
Venice
Lombardy
Italy
Marie Louise
Bavaria
Wurtemburg
Denmark
Prince of Orange
Baden
Saxe-Weimar
Hesse-Cassel
Brunswick
Nassau
Saxe- Coburg
Talleyrand
Metternich
Castlereagh
Great Britain
Versailles congress and nationalities drive future peace
The article contrasts the Versailles conference with the Vienna Congress, noting leaders such as Lloyd George Clemenceau Sonnino and the U S president, and warns that ignoring nationalities led to past upheavals. It argues that a durable peace hinges on upholding national identities, as Poland and other peoples reemerged.
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Lloyd George
England
Belgium
Italy
France
Clemenceau and Sonnino
United States
Versailles
America
Europe
Poland
Chorus Girls Flee Chicago Theaters For War Jobs
Chicago theaters closed by health rules. chorus girls flood to munition plants and other work. When quarantine ends, managers beg, raise wages, and the girls return, causing a wave of sentiment and sharp comments about the Kaiser. The piece blends satire with recollection of wartime shifts and literary fragments.
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Chicago
Health Board
St. Louis
D—n the Kaiser
Letters to Time Light AU Letters to this paper for publication
The paper notes that letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer. Anonymous signs, typewritten signatures, or stamped signatures are treated as anonymous. Publication of a letter does not imply endorsement by the publishers of The Light.
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The
Light
Complaints Over High Prices In San Antonio Eatery
Mr G Chamberlain, Major in the Quartermaster Corps, writes that at a leading hotel he and his wife ordered a dozen oysters each and celery and olives. They received two dozen oysters six olives and one stalk of celery cut in four for 270 cents, prompting public complaints about prices in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
G. Chamberlain
Quartermaster Corps
The Majestic Spotlight on Hymer in Dixie and Vaudeville Acts
Theatre page highlights John B. Hymer starring in Tom Walker in Dixie at the Majestic. He wrote produced and acts in the show, a rare triple role. The vaudeville bill at the Majestic includes six other acts and portraits San Antonio related acts at the Princess.
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Avior
John B. Hymer
Tom Walker
Dixie
Majestic
Mington
Old Mexico
Old City
Mexico
San Antonio
Princess Theater
San Antonian
Charles Arthur
Archeles
London
Venus
Tle
Diurope
Aaron Kessler
New York
Remington's
Taitochten
Charles Ray
Ghost of the Rancho at the Grand for last time today
The Ghost of the Rancho starring Bryant Washburn and Rhea Motchell plays the Grand for the last time today. The delightful two act play has drawn a popular run since its opening at the Grand last week and continues with The Car From Bohemia featuring Irene Castle from Tuesday through Saturday. Meanwhile German propagandist Maximilian Kampmann, once an attache in Chicago, died of influenza pneumonia in Fort Douglas prison camp.
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Grand
Bryant Washburn
Rhea Motchell
Ting
the Grand
Bohemia
Irene Castle
Oleg
Salt Lak City
Utah
Maximilian Kampmann
Chicago
Los Angeles
Fort Douglas
Here
Cheers for America and Whitlock in Brussels church
In Saint Gudule Cathedral Brussels a thanksgiving service for Belgium's freedom drew a packed crowd. King Queen and Cardinal Mercier were acclaimed as Belgium’s love for America and esteem for Ambassador Brand Whitlock produced emotional cheers and a loud Vive Whitlock as he departed.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
America
Brand Whitlock
Sdinte Gudule
Cardinal Mercier
Alercier
New York Bans Red Flag Emblems in City Parades
The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance banning red flags and any insignia opposing organized government or public morals at parades and public meetings. Mayor Hylan will sign to enforce. A $100 fine and up to ten days in jail possible. Police guarded a Mast 1$th Street hall where internationalists gathered to denounce capitalism amid tensions with soldiers and editors. A woman was forced to remove a red flag from her hair and a man had a red necktie removed.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
Hylan
Madison Square
Garden
Rioting sailors and police confront internationalists
After a meeting ended, uniformed sailors chased several men while women with red flowers or rib bons on their hats faced rough treatment. Police kept the internationalists moving, with no attacks on women and authorities maintaining control of the scene.
Americans through French schoolchildren eyes in war
Extracts from French pupils describe American soldiers as tall and clean, with good discipline and politeness. Accounts name a scar, chocolate preference, smoking, fast machines, and hearty routines. Observations note kindness to children and helpful conduct, ending with praise for the United States.
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Independent
New York
David ‘I
Mason
Tenth Engineers
Juan Laberioth
Juan Gaits
Tey
France
Francis Loupien
Ernestine Cabannel
Andry Pedemonou
Andre Proustey
Francy
United States of
Miscellaneous Quips From The Marihuana Gazette Headlines
A collage of quips and jokes referencing war thrift stamps social observations and playful misprints. The snippets mention Pittsburg thefts in a peace celebration and remarks about public figures images and places including Houston Dallas San Antonio and the Kaiser. It reads like satirical bits from a rag called the Marihuana Gazette with cartoonish captions by Maude Mae Lozey.
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Marcella Wave
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Marijuana Gazette
Maude Mae
Maude May Lozey
Marihuana Gazette
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