North Pole Air Survey Plan Attributed to Peary and Hartell
An 1910-era report describes a proposed expedition to survey the North Pole. Captain Hetert A. Hartell and Admiral Peary are linked to the plan, aiming to verify old findings and secure U.S. interests. The narrative outlines logistics, routes toward Cape Conan and Cape Columba, and the anticipated leadership and equipment for the polar survey.
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New York
Hetert A. Hartell
Autet
Ek Phoeer
Howe
Tate Andral Peary
Captain Huettett
Romain
Ube
MVE
All P
Wanieleti
Aly Wouiden
Wellata
Enaigumrn
Martie
Telly
Arnall
Cape Columba
Uae
Cape Chetywekin
Aly
Cheam L Hoeeherann
Cwrda
Fearful of Future Secrets Cloud Conference
A report describes tense behind the scenes at a diplomatic conference, noting fear over future events and a discussion of Devoe principles. Jealousy and mistrust are linked to a deadly incident at a hospital where Dr. George B. Wolfe was shot in his office, a physician at Sheppard Pratt. The event is tied to a broader dispute involving Dr. Mobray Uehida and others amid a medical staff conflict.
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Baltinace
Mobray
Uehida
Sheppar Pratt Bosgitss
George B. Wolfe
Mineral Production Increases Under War Spur
Washington reports mineral production rising sharply during war, reaching a value of 5 010 00 in 1917, up 43 percent from the 1914 record. The text mentions election chatter about Herbert Hoover and a Charleen M Stewed for net president, tied to Chicago Machinery and a plant superintendent, but details are unclear.
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Washington
United
Velce Echwab
Cienge—Cadee
Charleen M
United States
Chicago Machinery
Fe 75
Germans Looted Polish Resources During Occupation War
German forces stripped Poland of vast materials during the occupation. Officials estimate nearly 2 trillion dollars will be needed to repair war damage and restore industry, with telecommunication and infrastructure disrupted. Polish officials warn the economy will struggle to rebound amid lingering German assets and wartime losses.
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Wiraw
Poland
Ovcupation
Thie Pothek
Warn
Hle
Anfro
Gormaie
Pola
Mupita
Lirat
Olgervere
Palau
Stacie Larienssil
Wheeaw
Dreeahubwer
Matheure
Walter Hines Page Dies at Garden City
Walter Hines Page, longtime editor of The World's Work and partner at Theobolday Page & Co., died December 21 after weeks of illness. He served as American representative in St James Court and was a prominent publisher figure connected with Garden City, New York.
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Hinetret
Dee Walter Hines Day
Uage
James Tite
Walter Times Mage
Wingazine
Weber
Theobieday, Page & Co
Garden City
Te Lo
Wilton
bin American
Ru. Bownder
German Troupe Evacuates Reval Amid Battle News
A garbled telegram reports German troops evacuating Reval as Bolshevik forces push near Zhitoulr southwest of Kiev. The retreat follows fighting with Vintshevik units while Ukrainian capital Kathenta remains contested.
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Reval
Anmterdam Treval
Kathenta
Wiland
Niet Toon
Gee Mens
Herline Gueman Toweps
Haver Toon Enginer
Bintshe
Vik
Zhitoulr
Eaty Wiles
Kivy
Eaphet
Ukraine
Gertie
Bolsheviks
War Casualties Report From Parie Five Nations
A wartime casualty notice reports about half a million Italiana lost in conflict. The figure includes two hundred thousand Kilheltine Hon deaths. The document was transmitted to the correspondent on Saturday by Silvatore Neredy, once a Tintin cabinet member.
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Silvatore Neredy
Tintin
Walter Hines Page dies in North Carolina home
Walter Hiram Page former American ambassador to Great Britain died at his North Carolina home. The longtime diplomat and publisher was a prominent figure in U S foreign affairs and journalism, remembered for shaping diplomacy and Atlantic relations.
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Walter Hiram Page
Great Britain
North Carolina
Krupp Company Declines Dividend For Year
Krupp at a December general meeting refused to pay a dividend this year. The arms maker had paid 32 percent in the first two years and 10 percent last year. Washington notes a Treasury request to appropriate funds for post office building construction delays.
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Krupps
Krupp Company
Great Arms Concern
Wilson Assesses Opinions On Peace Progress
President is satisfied that the people of France and Great Britain largely agree with his principles. Definite plans for the peace conference are not shaping as quickly as expected. American commissioners use informal circles in France and Britain to align views and outline a league of nations. The president follows reports from U S and diplomatic agents while investigators study key issues. He may alter travel plans as the conference opens approaches.
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France
Great Britain
Turi
Entente Belligerenta
League of Nations
Geneles
Nplion
United States
Phone
Prance Pays Heavy Toll In War Mobilization Debate
Paris soldiers report to the national assembly that 1,400,000 killed and 30,000,000 recovered from war losses. Deputy Sueien Vuilin calls for demobilization and returns to normal life after mobilization strains. In Washington, maximum copper prices expire January 1 per War Industries Board decision.
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Paris
Soclatist
Sueien Vuilin
Vrimesber of Deputies
Bran Price Jump In Minneapolis After Milling Rules Lift
Bran prices soared in Minneapolis jumping from 27.73 to 46.00 dollars per ton on Friday as government removal of milling restrictions took effect fueling a sharp market move.
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Minneapolis
Boys Expected Home Soon in Utah Inductions
Salt Lake City reports four thousand Utahns inducted into service at Camp Lewis Washington in recent months will return home in late January and February. Secretary Baker directs each honorably discharged soldier be furnished two wearier chevrons to wear on the left sleeve as recognition of service.
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Salt Lake City
Camp Lewis
Wash
Washington
Baker
Sinking of ships not on program plan proposed in London
Washington dispatches report a suggested plan to sink surrendered German warships as a solution in the peace talks. Officials deny official consideration, noting no concrete proposal in the American Desew program. Admiral Benson and Admiral Sims influence naval views ahead of Congress debate.
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Washington
Presa
Aris Waying
Atom
Senate
State
Navy
Daniels
State Department
London
Benson
Europe
Sims
Mililatry of Marine
Congress
Chile Considers Mediation in Andean Dispute
Buenos Aires reports Chile has closed the matter with Peru, while La Navion cites a reliable source stating no compromise plan exists. No territorial compensation or adjusted connections are offered, despite hopes for railroad and trade links benefiting Chile, Peru, and Bolivia.
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Chile
Buenos Aires
Peru
la Navion
Bolivia
Tucan-Arica
John Skelton Williams as Comptroller of Currency
John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, provides remarkable figures on resources of American national banks highlighting the strength of the banking system.
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John Skelton Williams
John Skelton Williama
Argentina recalls Mexican minister from Mexico City
Argentina recalls its minister to Mexico Manuel E Malbran announcing he will depart by December 21. In Paris Wilson and Marshal Foch met for half an hour to discuss the armistice between the allies.
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Argentina
Mexico City
Mexico
Manuel E. Malbran
Foch
Wilson
Paris
Marshal Foch
Railway Chiefs Seek Prompt Return of Roads After War
The Association of Railroad Executives held a December 20 meeting to hammer out a plan for the quick return of railroads from federal control after wartime remedial laws. The program, to be reviewed by the Senate committee in January, favors ending federal control within 21 months of peace and opposes a five year extension. Executives cite benefits from government operation including more equipment, stricter shipment supervision, and higher demurrage rates as reasons for reform.
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New York
Senate Toterstite Comnteres Commission
Association
Ened
McAdoo
Record Bank Resources Sets Nationwide High Mark
Comptroller of the Currency Williams announced that the nation’s national banks held 19.8214 billion in resources as of November 1, a new record and up 31.7 percent from the previous August. He said these resources exceed England’s bank issue, Canada's and other nations’ totals, and that national banks’ resources are just one billion dollars shy of all state and other banks combined. Over five years, growth outpaced the prior twenty-five years.
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Washington
Williams
United States
England
Canada
France
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Japan
Germany
Paris Honors Wilson With First Honorary Doctorate
At the University of Paris on Saturday December 21 President Wilson received the degree of doctor honoris causa for his work as a jurist and historian. The ceremony was attended by President Poincare and high authorities, with Mrs Witton and ambassadors Sharp and Jusserand among the crowd.
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Paris
University of Paris
Sorbonne
Wilson
Poincare
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
University
Witton
Willian Graves Sharp
Jean James Jusserand
United States
Villa Bandits Hold Up Train Near Chihuahua City
El Paso based La Republics reports Martin Lopes and thirty five Villa followers attacked a Mexican Central passenger train at Bachimba pass thirty miles south of Chihuahua City killing all guards and robbing passengers.
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Villa
el Paso
la Republics
Martin Lopes
Bachtinba Pass
Chihuahua City
Sanday
British Fleet to Visit U. S. London
The admiralty reportedly favors a plan for a sizable portion of the British fleet under Admiral Sir David Beatty to visit the United States. The proposal reflects near term naval diplomacy and strengthening ties between Britain and the United States.
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U. S
London
Admiralty
David Beatty
United States
Bandits Steal Liberty Bonds at Granby Bank Vault
Bandits blew open the Granby Missouri bank vault early Friday and escaped with about 15000 dollars worth of unregistered Liberty bonds. No cash was taken. In a separate case, Charles Halgeardt Johnson was acquitted by a Maryland jury of murdering Maj. William B. King of Brooklyn,NY, who supervised engineering at the Aberdeen proving grounds.
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Joplin
Granby
Elkton
Charles Halgeardt Johnson
William BR. King
Brooklyn
N. Y
Aberdeen
THAT GOOD OLD RAIL FENCE
The Columbus Dispatch reflects on the old rail fence as a wasteful use of timber long replaced by one wire fencing. It recalls how the fence sheltered small wildlife, blackberry and elder growth, and provided shade and a water jug rest for harvest hands. It was built from black walnut, chestnut, and ash rails.
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Columbus
Bob White
NAMES IN ASIA'S GOLDEN ERA
A description of Samarkand under Tamerlane, who rebuilt the city after Genghis Khan, attracting artisans from Persia, Mesopotamia, India, and China. The result mixed Byzantine, Persian, and Arabic influences into harmonious greens and blues, inspiring poets across nations.
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Samarkand
Genghis Khan
Tamerlane
Samar Kon
Elsie F. Well
Asli
Christopher Mahowe
Tamer Tane
Asia
Persia
Mesopotamia
Indian
China
Chrysanthemum Folklore From Japan Through Ages
The text traces chrysanthemum origins in Japan from the sixteenth year of Kyammu’s reign to myths of the Sower and goddess Kuku Mima. It notes the kuku name, the 1612 feast by Emperor MURAKAMI, and a ritual ninth day of the ninth month where empresses lead guests through gardens to view crimson blooms under coverings.
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Japan
Kyammu
Kuku
Mima
Murakami
Nemesia and the Greek goddess of retribution
The term Nemesis derives from a Greek verb meaning to deal out and dispense. In mythology Nemesis is the goddess who ensures each person receives their proper share of fortune, punishing those who grow too prosperous or overly elevated by prosperity.
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Nemesis
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War Industries Board
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