New Demands On China Over Boxer Indemnity Terms
Associated Press dispatch from Peking reports Japan attached conditions to China's return of Boxer indemnity. China to frame a schedule of subjects for the peace conference under Japan guidance and delegates to cooperate on policy. Japan would bar loans with other powers during the war and allow free export of minerals and cotton to Japan. Inquiry has not substantiated these reports but suggests a basis for them.
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Associated Press
Peking
Japan
China
Emer
Sloan's Liniment touted to ease neuralgia and aches
A vintage pitch claims Sloan's Liniment quickly relieves neuralgia rheumatic pains and sore joints by a counter irritant action. It describes soothing warmth drawing blood away from inflamed areas and soothing nerves, with rubbing unnecessary and liquid that dries without staining. Available in 60c 80c and $1 20 sizes.
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Sloan
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promoted for Women
An old promotional write up from Buffalo by Dr. Pierce extols Favorite Prescription as the premier feminine remedy. It describes herbal groundwork, quick relief, and direct action on female organs. The piece urges women with disorders to seek confidential guidance at the Invalids Hotel and to use Dr. Pierce’s Pleasants Pellets with the prescription.
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America
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Hans Shell Hospital
Invalids
Corps
Mustard Gas Attacks Civilians After Evacuation
Special correspondent describes civilian suffering as allied advances liberate towns east of Douai. 42,000 destitute people need food and medical aid while transport and frontline conditions hinder relief. Reports of mustard gas strikes on a hospital in St. Amand near Valbeciennes. Ambulances move gas victims as nurses risk exposure. Douai left in darkness with few locals remaining. Monsignor Stagni dies in Rome. Canadian apostolic delegate served 1910 to 1916.
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Phomlip Gibbs
San Antonio
The
New York Times Co
Douai
Marly
St. Amand
Valebviennes
Hotel de Ville
Douni
Monsignor Stagni
Rome
Montreal
Monsignor
P. F. Stagni
Canada
Influenza decline noted by local physicians in San Antonio
Local health officials report improvement in the influenza outbreak with Dr. W. A. King noting a decreasing trend. Wednesday’s reported 126 new cases largely reflect reports by one doctor. actual new cases are about 320, down 165 from the prior day. Mortality fell to 17 Tuesday and 10 Wednesday. no new deaths by Thursday noon. Citizens urged to maintain precautions to prevent a rebound.
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San Antonio
W. A. King
King
Board of Health
Health Department
Hartman for Congress in Texas 14th District
Republican nominee John D. Hartman asks voters in the 14th Texas district for support. The notice cites a political advertisement urging campaign backing and references an election date of Tuesday November 8th.
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14Th Congressional District
Texas
Hleetson
Creel Denies Charges Over German Cruelty Claims
Washington official letter from George Creel, head of the committee on public information, denying Sen. PoinDexter's charge that the committee seeks to create the impression Germans abandoned cruelty. Creel cites two statements addressing the issue, including Pershing denial and correction about Sgt. Cole.
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Washington, D. C
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Poindexter
Washington
Senate
Occupier
General Pershing
St. Louis
Sergt
A. B. Cole
East Liverpool
Ohio
Creel
Sergeant Cole
War Cross Awarded to Lieut Adams for Valor at Soissons
Lieutenant FW Adams formerly of the Sixteenth Infantry and now commanding officer of Company I of the Infantry received the Distinguished Service Cross for actions near Soissons on July 22, 1918. Despite heavy losses, he assumed command of many troops, organized them under constant fire, and inspired courage with his calm leadership.
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Adams
Sixteenth Infantry
France
Sith
War Department
Ivy Nepot
Soissona
Two Million US Soldiers Sailed For War Overseas
Washington dispatch reveals that more than two million American soldiers have embarked for overseas service by October 22 1918. Secretary Baker reports monthly embarkations and total to date, noting minimal losses and convoy protection by Allied navies. President Wilson agrees the milestone brings deep gratification and pride to the country.
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Washington, D
Baker
Wilson
White House
State Department
War Department
Washington
France
Great Britain
Newton D. Baker
War and Navy Departments
Woodrow
Hou
Newton D
Bokwere
Naty
Devastation in Northern France Exposed by Parliament
Paris reports describe German atrocities in Northern France with village burnings and mined towns. Mines labeled for timed explosions were found in Neuville Angiance and other villages as sapper parties battled to disable contrived destruction before fleeing. Pichon vows restitution and cites President Wilson as shifting the balance.
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Associated Press
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Gourand
Lrmy
Rotouren
Juniville
Retourne
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