War Exposition Opens in Cleveland With Allied Trophies
The United States and allied governments opened a war exposition in Cleveland on Saturday, running through November 24. James W. Pershing of Chicago will formally open the exhibit, with trophies sent by Great Britain, Canada, France, Italy, Belgium, and the United States. Secretary Baker and other cabinet members are slated to speak. The notice also plugs Hardy Hardware Store for winter range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Red s Sink Hun Ship in Revolutionary Waters
Berne reports the German warship Wiesbaden refused surrender and tried to flee to neutral waters. It was pursued and torpedoed by revolutionary battleships, the entire crew of 330 officers and men perishing, including cadets, as per the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin. The vessel, a 4000 ton light cruiser built in 1914, was thought sunk near the Suitland battle. A training ship Schlesien, once the German read Naught, was blown up by rebels with no loss of life indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Wiesbaden
Lokal -Anzeiger
Berlin
Handing Over German Fleet Talks at Rosyth
Preliminary discussions on surrendering the German fleet occurred at Rosyth Scotland with Admiral Beatty and German delegates aboard the Koenigsberg. British ships escorted the fleet, and American officers are to attend the surrender. US representation at Constantinople remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rowyth
Firth of Forth
Scotland
David Beatty
United States
Constantinople
Wilson to Peace Meet at Paris Conference
London reports President Wilson is virtually certain to attend the peace conference with Col. E. M. House cited as the source. Allies have named plenipotentiaries and most meetings will take place in Paris or Versailles with plenary sessions likely in Versailles. Wilson may reach France before mid December, though confirmation is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilson
Ning
Col. E. M. House
Paris
Versailles
France
Ford may demand recount in tight senatorial race
Detroit reports attorney Alfred Lucking chief counsel for Henry Ford said he could not state if a recount would be asked in Ford's senatorial defeat. He would issue a positive statement next Tuesday as he handles the matter. Minnesota stays wet by 756 votes official returns show the dry amendment failed by 756 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Alfred Lucking
Henry Ford
Ford
Lucking
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Julius A. Schmoahl
Telegraph Holiday Cards Offer Embossed and Engraved Designs
The Telegraph promotes a broad range of Holiday Greeting Cards in engraved and embossed styles. Cards available in any quantity with matching envelopes. Prospective buyers are urged to view samples before ordering to choose preferred designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Telegraph
Red Cross Extends Christmas Parcel Forwarding Date
The Red Cross announces a November 30 deadline for forwarding overseas Christmas packets. The War Department authorizes printing more labels for relatives in the United States, and chapters must distribute them to recipients who lack labels. The plan takes effect November 21, with county quotas and ongoing knitters, dressings, and refugee garment work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
American Red Cross
American Expeditionary Forces
United States
Red Cross
Demobilization of U S Troops Under General March Plan
Washington announces gradual demobilization of all troops in the United States led by the Forty second Rainbow division. 200,000 to be discharged in two weeks while Pershing will draw down French based units and parade divisions at home. A one month pay bonus will be granted on discharge and uniforms may be worn for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
France
Washington
March
United States Guards
United States
Pershing
War Department
Becauty
Mareh
New England
Camp Devens
Boston
Atlantic
Eaach
Congress
Baker
Europe
Kei Hara Named Japan's New Prime Minister
The latest photo shows Kei Hara, recently appointed to lead Japan, as the new prime minister amid a pivotal political period. The image captures Hara in a formal setting, signaling a transition of leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Kei Hara
Abandonment of Shoe Price Schedule by War Board
Washington on November 18 reports the War Industries Board abandoned the shoe price schedule that classified grades and fixed prices from 3 to 12 dollars. The conservation program agreed to by the industry will continue in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Industries Board
Czecho-Slovak Republic Proclaimed and Masaryk Elected
In Berne on November 18 the Czecho-Slovak republic was proclaimed by the national assembly. The election of Prof T masaryk as president was ratified in Prague, according to an official dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Masaryk
National Assembly
Berne
Czecho-Slovak Republic
T . Masaryk
Prague
Local Items and Notices From Area Week
Seeded Demers and Son shipped 2 car coal this week Bert Allington sold cattle to A Bauer this week A B Hoover and family hire In fluenza but are getting along Henry Pavlat celebrated the end of the war with a bonfire Friday morning Chas Wright of Sidney installs heating plant at the school plant one mile south of town graded roads by county outfit Arthur Dodrill telegrams about an uncle in Southerland ill with influenza then death Mrs Booth Eunice and Lois Booth and the Misses Francis motored to Sidney Monday Francis sisters returned from Beatrice Tom Allington and Paul Booth Lodgepole visitors Sunday Francis sisters visited Beatrice at relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Allington
A Bauer
A. B Hoover
Chas, Wright
Sidney
Henry Pavlat
Arthur Dodrill
Southerland
Mrs Neils Miller Visits Ranch Near Camp Grant Training Camp
Mrs Neils Miller has been visiting this week at the ranch with her parents J Osborn and wife and with the families of her brothers Leo and Maynard. She has spent time near Camp Grant Illinois where her husband is in training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neils Miller
J Osborn
Leo
Maynard
Camp Grant
Hlinots
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tevery Priday
Nebr
Stafford
New York
Chicago
Frances E. Knox
J. E. Pershing
U. S. Army
Hardy Hardware Store
Phelps Studio
Neubauer Bldg
Sidney, Nebr
E.V. Metz
Presser
Red Cross Pharmacy
House
Lorenzo
Nebraska
Red
Central Division
Leonard W Trester
Nellie West
PP. W. Barker
Sammie Girls
United War Fund
Hockerson
Easterday
Shoemaker
Aaseh
Roe Correll Wl of
Masterson
U.S
U. S
Czech Republic
SUNOL
Demers & Son
C. M. Wright
Harper Blog
Atley
Lavalliers
E. S. Sherrerd
E. S. Betts
Union Pacific Oe
Union Pacific Watch
U. P. Jewelery and Optical Co
Tobin Corner
Cs Acy Ce
Ars LeOn Att
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!