Major U S Forces Casualties by Division in World War I
Washington reports war department figures on American expeditionary forces casualties by division. totals include killed in action 27 762 died of wounds 11 296 missing 14 649 prisoners 2 785 with major casualty tallies listed for each division led by the Thirty-fifth Missouri Kansas National Guard at 1 733.
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Washington
War Department
New England National Guard
New York National Guard
Pennsylvania National Guard
New Jersey
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Rainbow
New York
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
National Army
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
California
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Ne-W Groes
Ne -Groes
March
France
Ninety-second
Ne‘groes
No Reply From Bolsheviki In Paris Conference
Paris February 3 reports show no satisfactory reply to the peace conference invitation for Russian government representatives to meet on Princes Island. French Foreign Minister Pichon said only one delegate from the Crimea would attend and must come alone, with no Bolshevik participation expected from Now. Sazonoff Bahkme in and other Soviet officials.
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Paris
Princes’ ‘Island
Stephen Pichon
Crimea
I . Sazonoff
M. Bahkmein
Wherensky
Hich
Polshevik
Japan Bows to Ultimatum of America
Paris reports clear plans on American troop withdrawals from the western front. By April 1 fifteen American divisions remain on the lines with five ready to embark, then a further five leave by May. negotiations discuss peace terms and mandatories for captured territories.
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Paris
Turkey
United States
The
Supreme Council
Poschen
Posen
London
Peris
Daily Mail
Japan
South Affrica
Wilson
Germany
League of Nations
Andre Tardieu
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Tardieu
Foreign Office
M. Tardieu
Germans Fight the Poles at Kulmsee Junction
Advices from the West Prussian border report German troops, sent to occupy Kulmsee the railway junction between Thorn and Graudenz, were forced to storm the town after Polish irregulars refused to negotiate.
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Berlin
Kulmsee
Thorn
Graudenz
German Doctors Strike In Wilhelmshaven Port
German doctors in Wilhelmshaven, a Spartacan controlled port, have gone on strike according to a Zurich dispatch to the Matin. The report places the action in Paris dated January 31.
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Paris
Wilhelmshaven
Spartacans
Zurich
Red Cross Approves $20,000 Influenza Relief for Alaska
Washington January 30 The Red Cross votes an appropriation of 20000 dollars for influenza relief in Alaska. The action directs funds to aid quarantined areas and medical services amid the seasonal outbreak.
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Alaska
Washington
Red Cross
Secretary Baker eases army promotions restriction
Washington reports Secretary Baker has removed the postwar army promotion restriction and sent telegram to General Pershing authorizing him to act. The move ends a policy in place since the armistice.
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Baker
Washington
Perphing
WH Lift Anthracite Ban Sparks Federal Action
An order to remove all restrictions on anthracite coal including price and zone rules is prepared by the fuel administration and awaits President Garfield's sign. The move signals a possible reversal of wartime coal controls as Washington weighs policy shifts.
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Washington
Haseen
Garfield
Troops Enter Glasgow as Strikes Roil City
Thousands of troops arrive in Glasgow amid strike disorder. Police clash with rioters injuring dozens, with leaders Gallagher and Kirkwood arrested. Looting valued at $10,000 reported, and a 40 hour week resolution may be discussed at a union conference in Glasgow tomorrow.
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Glasgow
Shipwell
Clyde
London
Daily Mirror
Mackenzie
Stevenson
Renate
William Gallagher
David Kirkwood
Gallagher
Kirkwood
Scotland
Washington Ponders Four Year Immigration Pause
The House immigration committee tentatively approved a four year general immigration prohibition after the peace treaty. Congress nears final form on the war revenue bill with conferees agreeing on key schedules. Agreements cover excess profits tax and oil and mineral land sales. The Senate plans to repeal second class mail under the zone system. President Wilson signed in Paris a January proclamation lifting near beer manufacturing restrictions.
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Washington
House
Congress
Conference Committee
Senate
The
Food Administration
Wilson
Paris
Theft of Automobile Not by American Circuit Staged
Paris reports a crime once blamed on two renegade Americans was not planned or executed by them. Police arrested three robbers including a French army deserter, with two French civilians as accomplices.
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Paris
Allies Repel Bolshevik Attack at Tulgas on the Dvina
Front dispatch from Archangel reports Bolsheviks failed to drive American and British troops from Tulgas positions on the Dvina. Allies routed 150 Bolsheviks in a wood on the left bank. no Allied casualties. Prisoners spoke of a planned general attack.
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Archangel
Tulgas
Dvina
Milk War Begins as Farmers Face Big Distributors
Chicago watchers report an unfolding milk war as dairy farmers face Bowman's Borden Ira J. Mix and Kee Chappell. Distributors threaten to shut off Chicago milk markets unless farms sell directly to them, while the Milk Producers' Cooperative Marketing company seeks contracts.
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Chicago
Bowman's
Borden’s
Ira J. Mix
Kee & Chappell
British Fleet To Visit U S After Grand Fleet Arrival
Paris reports conversations between British and American authorities indicate after dispersal of the grand fleet imminent, a portion under Sir David Beatty will visit American ports. The squadron may include Queen Elizabeth class ships and a battle cruiser division with Repulse and Renown, long secret bush ships.
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London
Paris
David Beatty
David
Times
Drastic bill seeks to buy entire U.S. wheat crop
Washington on January 30 reports the food administration asked Congress to pass a sweeping measure. The proposal would appropriate 1.25 billion dollars to purchase the entire wheat crop of the United States.
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Food Administration
U. S
Washington, Jan
The
Congress
United States
Peace Envoys and the French Itch at Paris Conference
At the peace talks in Paris soldiers returning from the front bring a new irritation dubbed Gale or the French itch. The condition is a non dangerous skin ailment resembling the seven-year itch and is now common among participants and observers at the conference.
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Paris
Armored Auto Patrols Michigan Boundary Crossings
Lansing police will deploy an armored automobile on highways crossing the Ohio Michigan boundary after a spate of pistol fights between whisky runners and state constabulary enforcing prohibition. Governor Vandercook notes whisky runners between Toledo and Michigan cities have intensified their efforts since the federal prohibition amendment. Many liquor transports are found to carry experienced gunmen.
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Lansing
Mich
Ohio-Michigan
Toledo
Michigan
Co. Rov
C. Vandercook
Prohibition Amendment Ratified in Federal Proclamation
The proclamation from Washington on January 31 announces ratification of the prohibition amendment to the U.S. Constitution, effective January 16, 1920, signed by Acting Secretary of State Polk at the state department.
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Polk
Washington
State Department
Germany to receive breadstuffs under general food program
New York report from February 3 states under the allied plan Germany may be allotted about 6 million bushels of breadstuffs per month. Most supplies would come from the United States if Germany can pay.
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Germany
New-York
United States
Won't Tax Campaign Funds Pushes House Vote
A fragmented report notes a House vote with a 244 to 61 tally on a campaign funding issue. The text mentions Washington and a tech context but lacks complete details.
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Washington, ‘Tech
House
Actor Nat Goodwin Dies After Illness in New York Hotel
New York reports Nat C. Goodwin the actor died here after a brief illness. Death followed a general breakdown in health after an operation to remove his right eye several months ago.
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New York
Nat C. Goodwin
Prisoners Strike at Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks
Leavenworth Kansas February 3. More than 1 500 of the 8 570 prisoners in the United States disciplinary barracks are reported on strike. Details on demands and duration are not provided in the fragment.
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Leavenworth
Kan
United States
Fatal Blast Wrecks Nyack Aniline Plant
A explosion and fire at the American Aniline Products plant in Nyack New York killed one man and injured thirteen other employees. The incident followed a series of blasts and left the facility heavily damaged with investigators beginning inquiries.
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Nyack
N. Y
Nyack, N. Se
American Aniline Products
New York City
British Spain Gibraltar transfer rumor sparks tense Paris chatter
Paris reports speculation that a deal could give Gibraltar to Spain amid talk of Europe’s balance of power. The outline of terms remains unclear and diplomats caution uncertainty.
Danderine Promise Dandruff Removal and Hair Growth
A 1910s style advertisement claims Danderine clears dandruff within ten minutes and prevents itching. It asserts weeks of use yield new hair growth and a fuller scalp with light, fluffy, lustrous hair, urging readers to buy a small bottle at drug stores.
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Knowlton
Adv
Two Rooms Mirrored in Persiflage Conversation
A playful exchange notes having two rooms and praises their suitability. Rep R. Tee-Too jokes about a suite for anything, implying a lighthearted banter about space and readiness.
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R. Tee
Garfield Tea Ad Claims Cure for Constipation and Liver Troubles
An old advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a remedy for constipation biliousness and liver and kidney issues, urging readers to try the product for relief and health benefits.
Divided Custody Casts Split Life for Knicker and Borcker
Divided ownership described as the Knicker child spending half time with each parent while Borcker compares the situation to a railroad style split.
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Borcker
Red Cross Ball Promotes Versatile Household Linens
The item highlights Blue Red Cross Ball fabrics suitable for kitchen towels table liners sheets and pillowcases. It emphasizes uniform quality and broad utility across housekeeping tasks.
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Department of Housekeeping
There Are Men and Men Optimist and Pessimist Dialogue
An odd exchange describes optimism and pessimism, with mock dialogue about happiness and grief. A note about relief from inflamed eyes mentions Roman Eye Balsam as a trial product.
Doctor urged an operation no more for Nellie Skittingham
Nellie Skittingham of Baltimore writes that after years of organic troubles and monthly bed rest her doctor urged surgery. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, used five bottles, with curing her and letting her return to work. She urges others with similar issues to consider the remedy.
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Baltimore
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
B.pinkham
Ind
Nellie
Skittingham
Calverton Rd
Balticmore
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