German Protest Over Polish Invasion Surrenders Stakes
Berlin reports a protest against surrender to the Poles as German officials warn invasion could not be stopped. Riga dispatches describe Bolshevik strength and German retreat, while 10 000 volunteers head for the Baltic provinces amid disquiet over Baltic defenses.
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Hun
Baltic
Berlin
Ernst
Zeitung Am Mittag
Germany
Riga
Copenhagen
Vossische Zeitung
Milk Strike Deemed Public Health Menace by Official
Health Commissioner Copeland testified at the John Doe inquiry that the Dairymen's League strike demanding 4.01 a hundred pounds threatens public health. He said the Health Department was not warned of the shortage and could not supply 11,000 poor children from a daily 20,000 quart quota.
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New York
Dairymen's League
Copeland
John Doe
Health Department
Sinn Fein Plans Mass Meetings Across Ireland
Sinn Fein leaders announce a nation wide drive with mass meetings in every city and town to demand the immediate release of Irish political prisoners held under the defense of the realm act. The movement signals continued agitation to keep Ireland prominent in world affairs through the peace conference.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Sinn Penners
Hoover Named Chief of World Relief Organization
President Wilson designates Herbert Hoover as director general of an international relief body aiding neutral and enemy nations. Norman Davis, former U S Special Commissioner in Europe, becomes Hoover’s assistant as per American peace commission statement.
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Paria
Wilson
Hoover
International Organization For the Relief of
Norman Davis
Oscar T. Crosby
United States
Europe
Amerpeace Commission
Hune Wreck Airplanes Reported by British Correspon dents
British correspondents in the London occupied area report German planes damaged during the Cologne evacuation. Dismantled Gotha aircraft details mention a large craft with 14 men crew and armor, with gunners posted on upper wings and armored sections in trenches.
Yanks Defeat Bolshevists in Kadish Northern Front
American troops recaptured Kadish in the middle Northern Russian front and advanced two miles south toward Vologda amid heavy fighting. The Onega column halted at Gogoll as Allied forces advanced with Canadian artillery support and fur clad flanking parties aiding the effort.
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Archangel
Associated Press
Kadish
Vologda
Onega
Gogoll
Dvina
Emtso
Petrograd
Polish Army Marches on Berlin in Polish Offensive
A Polish force of about 80 000 men advances toward Berlin with artillery and cavalry support. Gustav Noske, a German cabinet member handling military affairs, orders the Fifth German Division to confront the Poles. The Polish army aims at a tearing raid into Germany and has seized key rail centers including Kreuz-Driesen and Poznań, taking railway stock with minimal resistance as demobilized Germans are recalled to duty and some refuse to serve.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Gustav Noske
Robert Cabinet
Germany
Lausanne
Kreuz-Driesen
Poznau
Captives describes brutal Turkish treatment of British prisoners
A British officer describes the march from Kut el Amara to Baghdad where prisoners were driven like sheep, denied food and water, not allowed rest, and beaten with bayonets, clubs, and rawhide whips for faltering.
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London
Turkey
Kut-el-Amara
Bagdad
Norfolk broker arrested on nitrate fraud warrant
Norfolk Virginia W B Wedwell a Hampton Roads custom house broker was arrested on a federal warrant charging he defrauded the government of nitrate valued at 50 000. He was released on 25 000 bail to appear January 11. He declined to speak. It is alleged a large amount of nitrate imported through the port and unloaded by him was distributed through unauthorized channels.
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Norfolk
W. B. Wedwell
Hampton Roads
Custom House
Contract Bill Amended in House Military Committee
The House Military Committee amended the contract bill to authorize adjustment and cancellation of thousands of war material contracts in allied countries, seeking privileged status. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska introduced a bill to appoint a commission to settle with contractors.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Dept
House
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Government control urged for railways to ease Cincinnati traffic
Director General McAdoo told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that a $70 million Cincinnati terminal program is needed, including a new Ohio River bridge. He warned that without public direction, rival railroads will fail to solve congestion, raising costs and delays nationwide.
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Washington
Cincinnati
McAdoo
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Ger
United States
Chicago
New York Harbor
Canada’s War Casualties Revised Totals Released
Ottawa reports 220182 total Canadian losses in the war with 60888 dead including 9080 officers. Breakdown lists 35066 died of wounds, 12420 disease, 5405 wounded, 155700 POW, 3575 presumed dead, 4071 missing, 425 in Canada, 2221 deaths abroad. Two thousand five hundred eight POWs repatriated or died in captivity.
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Canada
Ottawa
Khled
Detion
General Gaida Captures Perm Destroying Bolshevik Third Army
General Gaida leads Siberian and Czech forces to seize Perm in the Urals and capture or kill Bolshevik units. His troops seize an armored train with Lenin directing operations in Perm. Lenin escapes while several party members are taken prisoner. The operation yields 81,000 prisoners, 5,000 railway cars, 120 field guns, 1,000 machine guns, 80 automobiles, and multiple armored trains amid a Bolshevik rout across the Kama River. Troops under Semeonoff occupy Verkhni Udinsk near Lake Baikal. Two hundred thousand Russian soldiers released from German prisons expected to pass through Omsk in two weeks. Lussians are starving and exposed.
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Perm
Siberian
Gaida
Kama River
Semenoff
Chita
Verkhni Udinsk
Lake Baikal
Omsk
French Occupy Castle in Budapest Casts Shadow over City
Two thousand French soldiers have entered Budapest per a Zurich telegram to the Temps. A detachment seized Count Karolyl’s castle where Field Marshal von Mackensen is interned. Reports also cite brawls between Roumanians and Magyars in the city.
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Paris
Budapest
Zurich
The
Temps
Count Karolyl
von Mackensen
Loss of Papers Charged in Paris Case
Capt Georges Ladoux former assistant chief of the Intelligence Bureau of the Ministry of War was arrested and sent to the Sante Prison after charges were read by Colonel Goubet. He faces accusation over the loss of a document about persons likely to be implicated in a case pending on trading with the enemy.
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Paris
Georges Ladoux
Ministry of War
Goubet
Sante
Uniform Bill Approved by Senate Committee
A favorable report was ordered by the Senate Military Committee on the House bill permitting soldiers sailors and marines to retain their uniforms and personal equipment after discharge from service.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Agreement on Status of Emperor Reached
British and Dutch governments have reached an agreement on the status of the former German Emperor. The Hague dispatch reports the accord between the two nations clarifying his position and treatment under international understandings.
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Amsterdam
Hague
White House Reopens After Two-Year War Closure
The White House reopened to visitors after nearly two years of closure due to the war. President and staff welcomed the public as tours resumed in Washington.
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White House
Washington
Castle Seized by French Troops Holds Allied Leader
Paris dispatch notes a castle occupied by French forces including a detachment at Count Karolys castle where Field Marshal von Mackensen is interned. The report comes via Zurich to the Temps.
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Paris
Budapest
Zurich
Karolys
von Mackensent
Rail Ri Urged by Wisconsin Republican on Government Control
Vespanera James A. Frear of Wisconsin urged retention of government control over railroads in a plea to oppose the rivers and harbors bill in the House. He pressed for keeping the railroads under federal management.
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Vespanera
James A. Frear
Republian
Wisconsin
Rail Executives Oppose Five Year Government Rail Control
The Association of Railroad Executives, led by T Dewitt Guyler and others, opposes extending government control of railroads to five years. Ninety two percent of U S mileage was represented. a six member committee will present the industry’s case before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee.
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Western
Union’ News Service
Philadelphia
Penn
Association of Railroad Executives
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
T. Dewitt Guyler
Pennsylvania Railroad
Association of
Railway Executives
Alfred ¥. Thom
Howard—.Elliott
Northern Pacific
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Guns Rejected From German Armistice Surrender at Coblenz
The United States Receiving Commission rejected eighty eight German cannons at Coblenz for being old models damaged by premature explosions or missing parts. Replacements must reach Coblenz by January 10. So far sixty four cannons of various calibers have been accepted. The rejected guns included two manufactured in 1873.
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Coblenz
United States
Woman identified in Vine street car crash in Cincinnati
Grace Hingeford 82 of Symmes and McMillan streets Walnut Hills was killed when two North Norwood street cars collided on Vine street hill adjoining Inwood Park. Of 49 injured, all but three improved rapidly. Officials and inspector Kirbert could not confirm a single cause, but Kirbert suspected a frozen air valve affecting the air brakes.
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Cincinnati
Vine Street Hill
Inwood Park
Grace Hingeford
Symmes
McMillan Streets
Walnut Hills
North Norwood
Fred H Kirbert
Traction Company
Traction Cmpany
Kirbert
Republic Declared in Ireland Address by Patrick McCartan
Dr Patrick McCartan proclaims a republic exists in Ireland and vows to use all forces of the Irish people to defend it at a meeting honoring Diarmuid Lynch and Liam Mellows upon their election to Parliament. He warns that England’s Irish policy may lead to war and bloodshed if interference occurs.
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New York
Ireland
Patrick McCartan
Provisional Government of Ireland
Diarmuid Lynch
Liam ‘Mellows
Linn Fenners
Dr. McCartan
England
Clothing Traps Man in Door of Home
Robert Colbert aged 75, locked out of his home in Pettysburg, used a hatchet to hack a hole in the lower front door panel and attempted to squeeze through. His clothing snagged on the frame and he was unable to free himself, freezing to death.
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Pettysburg
Robert Colbert
Former German Chancellor Count von Hertling Dies
Copenhagen reports Count George F. von Hertling former Imperial German Chancellor died at Rubpolding Bavaria after six days illness. He was regarded as the most learned man among Germanys chancellors since 1871 and combined scholarly literary work with political life throughout his career.
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Copenhagen
George F. von Hertling
Rubpolding
Bavaria
von’ Hertling
Germany
California Syrup of Figs Ad Urges Immediate Use for Children
Classic 19th century style ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims a Coated tongue signals need for cleansing, guarantees gentle relief within hours, and warns to demand the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Fig: Syrup Company
Snappy Firm Play Noted At Bridge Table
Dialog frames a lively scene at a bridge game with Mrs Bensonhurst and Mrs Flatbush noting a player’s quick snaps at the table. Tye observes the sharp pace of play and verbal exchanges among the contestants.
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Flatbush
Why Women Dread Old Age Health Guide
The ad urges care in aging bodies, emphasizing kidney and bladder health to avoid senile afflictions. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy to cleanse poisons, reduce uric acid, and restore vitality for a healthier, younger look.
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Haarlem
Shakespeare royalties tied to Bacon authorship debate
The Louisville Courier Journal notes the debate over Bacon's possible role in writing the Shakespeare plays but states it is beside the point as Shakespeare is regarded as the recipient of the royalties.
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Bacon
Shakespeare
Louisville Courier-Journal
Cuticura Trio Ad Promises Versatile Powder
An advertisement touts Cuticura talcum as a scented powder for face skin baby and dusting. It promotes the Cuticura trio Soap Ointment and Talcum priced at 25 cents each and claims it renders other perfumes unnecessary.
No, You Should Not Expect Others to Share Your Troubles
A blunt reminder that people with little regard for money should not expect others to find their problems fascinating. The adage implies financial prudence and social boundaries when venting.
Feathers and Folly: Man Turns Goose With a Quill
A pithy saying notes that feathers do not prove a songbird and warns that a single quill can turn a man into a goose. The proverb humorously contrasts surface adornment with true talent.
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