Canteen Workers Impress In Metz Post War Show
Miss Jessie Boston and Miss Bessie Middletown lead a group of American canteen workers in Metz where about 300 servicemen gather for a one night performance. Word spread that young, appealing workers would entertain, drawing railroad men and soldiers. The crowd packed the hall as improvised seating could not accommodate all eager attendees.
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Jessie Boston
Bessie Middletown
Connecticut
Co. A
Metz
MacDonald
Frauleins
Paris Reports Mock Talks and Deadlock Over Treaty
Reporters in Paris capture futile discussions between House Lansing and others as they probe for terms of a treaty. officials dodge details, noting possible delays, dates, and Bolshevik concerns while avoiding concrete commitments. The scene ends with questions unanswered and signals of ongoing dispute.
First Woman Signal Corps Enlists Returns From France
Miss Isabel Villiers of Boston the first woman to enlist in the U S Army Signal Corps returns from a year of service in France aboard the liner Winifredian. She and others served as operators at headquarters and depots during the war period.
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Signal Corps
France
Isabel Villiers
Boston
Mass
United States Army Signal Corps
Villiers
Winifredian
Sonnel
Men Who Can Swear Needed for Cursory Remarks
A Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph piece recounts a clergyman testing his new man John on using strong language. John blushes and admits some carelessness but is told to handle matter with Jenkinson and Blenkinson as if managing his own bill in a casual manner.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
John
Sona
Ol ” Murmu
Jenkinson & Blenkinson
Can Peons Take Pleasure in Lying
A Herald critique notes the Mexican peon’s habit of evasive speech and false promises. It argues laborers often answer to please, not to reveal truth, while officials are portrayed as perennially corrupt, with anecdotes of graft and bribes illustrating a climate of widespread bribery.
Letter to Wilson calls for Burleson withdrawal at once
H. C. Barton of South Amherst writes to The Republican urging a clear resignation demand for Secretary Burleson over his handling of press and communications. Barton complains about delays in mail and telegraph service affecting the peace conference, urging action by April 16, 1919.
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Burleson
H. C. Barton
South Amherst
Mail
Telegraph
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Germany
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Bayer
A Bayer
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