Why Wilson Goes to Peace Conference To End War
Washington dispatch argues Woodrow Wilson goes to the peace conference to promote the league of nations freedom of the seas and daylight diplomacy not for personal aggrandizement but to end war. It notes opposition at home and abroad and his plan to meet opponents face to face to persuade them.
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Yanks Cheer Amid Destructive War Wounds
Captain Herbert J Johnson reports from Dartford base hospital near London where about 2,000 wounded American soldiers from the Kemme front are cared for. Despite heavy injuries including lost limbs and gas exposure, the boys maintain cheer, reading, smoking, and simple pleasures as Red Cross staff and volunteers from London bring candies, fruit, and support. The wounded’s single request is to tell home that they won the battle of Kemme.
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Florence Upstring Store Special Sale On Clothes
The Florence Upstring Store advertises wide selections of clothing including waist, petticoats, lingerie, suits and coats. The message promotes special pre war prices and urges readers to buy ready to wear outfits to relieve心 and improve appearance.
Pope Will Put Question to Conference
Rome reports in Vatican circles that Pope Benedict plans to ask the peace conference to address the Konmn question and seek a Vatican Quirinal settlement. He has drafted a plan for greater movement freedom and a Vatican station to transmit communications to foreign powers without Italian wires. He also proposes converting the 3,000,000 franc annuity into a permanent endowment fund from which the Vatican would receive interest.
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Judge Asks Wilson to Order Densmore to Testify
San Francisco November 540 Judge Mogan of the superior court appealed to Secretary of Labor Wilson to compel John B. Densmore to appear before the San Francisco grand jury He also asked Attorney General A Webb to appoint a special prosecutor for the grand jury probe Mogan said Densmore has refused to come claiming to act under the secretary of labor’s instructions.
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Kaiser to be allowed to answer charges in British speech
London November 20 Attorney General F E Smith said Count William Hohenzollern will have a full opportunity to answer the charges against him if he is returned to Germany or detained. The coalition government will insist on personal accountability for crimes for which he is personally responsible. Smith noted no punishment would occur until after the British election.
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Canada Farmers for Reciprocity Plan Endorsed
Winnipeg Manitoba November 30 Farmers council closes session with a platform favoring acceptance of the Canada United States reciprocity agreement. They note the 1911 reciprocity pact remains on the U S statute books and urge action by Canada.
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Troops Eager to Enter Prussia
The Third army eagerly awaits orders to advance into Prussia as German withdrawal nears completion. Daily marching orders are expected, with the American army of occupation pushing toward the frontier.
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Gibbons Denies Rapture Rumors About Benedict
Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore denies reports that Pope Benedict planned to remove the Holy See from the Vatican. He says there is perfect goodwill and understanding between the Italian government and the Holy See.
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Mrs Harper Campaign Committee Praises Her School Board Candidacy
The statement from Mrs Harper’s campaign committee details her qualifications for Seattle school director. It highlights her 1908 presidency of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs and her long advisory role to the city schools superintendent, plus national federation leadership and auditing duties.
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Lost Horses Puzzle At City Pound
Four horses guarded the city pound awaiting their owner. They were tied near the Madison street ferry landing Friday night by a boy who vanished without explanation.
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San Francisco Jazz Dance Returns Tonight
The jazz band will return tonight as the dancing lid is lifted. Downtown cafés prepare for a big crowd of people who were previously kept from dancing due to influenza concerns.
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Irish nationalists seek help of the U.S.
Ulster disarmament closes as rifles and machine guns turned in to the government. Ireland’s nationalists urge America's goodwill and democratic ties to influence peace talks, arguing for full national self government and unified Irish support for a postwar settlement.
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American auto riddled by bullets used by artillery major
Paris dispatch describes an American automobile arrived from the front with about 120 bullet holes. Despite extensive damage, the car remained operable and was pressed into service by a major of artillery on the boulevards of Paris.
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Arrests in whisky possession case at First Ave and Pike St
P R Heard of Heard Transfer Co and E Williams, an employee, were arrested Saturday morning at First Ave and Pike St for alleged possession of five quarts of whisky. Both posted $500 bail before noon and were released.
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Von Hintze in Holland amid Kaiser abdication
Washington reports from the Hague say Admiral Von Hintze is in Holland to obtain the formal abdication of the Kaiser. The move comes as European powers negotiate the end of the German imperial regime and redefine leadership in Germany.
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Belgium seeks neutral status for Scheldt mouth
Belgium plans to push for neutral water status at the Scheldt River mouth near Antwerp. The river, now closed since the war began, has been filled in and remains useless for shipping until dredged, awaiting Dutch permission for any works.
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Industry on the road to Mandalay in Rangoon factories
In Rangoon to Mandalay region factories boom with 536 registered plants in 1917 and 68,425 workers. Rice mills dominate the sector as loom sounds rise over the East, reflecting rapid industrial growth and a shift from traditional life.
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