Germans See Peace Conference Through Allied Strains
A dispatch from Aix-la-Chapelle notes German liberals reject the Kaiser regime but blame Ludendorff Tirpitz and others for war entry. Respondents favor President Wilson’s approach while reporting German morale, shortages, and mutinous sentiment near the front.
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Aix-la-Ca
Wilson
Europe
Kaiser
Ludendorff
Tirpits
America
Germany
New York
San Francisco
Crown Prince
Salvation for Russia and Bolshevik Misery Portrait
Dutch minister Dr. Oudendyn describes Petrograd as a ruinous city of the dead, alleging deliberate Bolshevik starvation to force Red Guard support and claiming widespread destruction of production, empty streets, standstill trade, and massive railway deficits while officials fleece funds.
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Oemermn
Russia
Dr. Oudendyn
Red Guard
Petrograd
Oil Magnates Helped in War Effort, Curzon Praises Oil Power
Earl Curzon lauds oil companies including Standard Oil for aiding WWI victory. He notes petroleum necessity for planes submarines and autos. After the armistice, oil stocks normalized. future publication will recount magnates’ role. Also cites census cotton figures and a cynical quip about money and love.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Earl Curzon
Curzon
Germany
Mrs Emma Britt Ends Weakness With Vinci Strength
Mrs Emma Britt of Wexarkana describes how Vinci tonic restored her strength for housework after fatigue and backache. The advertisement touts cod liver peptones iron ascorbates glycidest and strength tonics as key ingredients and recommends Hartman Drug Co and local druggists for purchase.
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Emma Britt Fells
Vinci
Emma
Drug Co
Hartman Drug and Druggists
Uszantes
Remarkable photo shows surrendering U-boats escorted to Harwich
A striking image captures three of the vast fleet of U-boats that surrendered to the Allies on November 20. The photo was taken immediately after the formal surrender and shows the vessels waiting to be escorted into Harwich, England. It is among the first pictures to reach this country depicting the historic event.
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Harwich
England
Federal control of radio system bill aims to nationalize wireless
Washington notes that a navy proposed bill seeks to empower the government to purchase all wireless stations in the United States and possessions. Navy experts warn private competition undermines air communication, claiming unified control would lower costs and improve service, while Marconi fears a move toward a world wide monopoly.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
United States
Navy’ Department
Naval Department
Congress
Department
Whtch
Navy Department
Marconi Company
Marconi
Navy
Crown Prince Imitates Napoleon in Exile Interview
London dispatch quotes the former German crown prince from Daily Mirror remarks. On a Dutch island exile he paces in uniform like Napoleon, shaves his Chaplin mustache, and urges food for Germany. He says he would prefer English internment, calls for mercy toward Germany, and describes life among villagers with beer, cards, and children.
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London
Daily Mirror
Napoleon
St. Helena
Charlie Chaplin
England
America
Germany
No U S Soldier Paid Death Penalty
Washington reports that through June 30, 1918 no U S soldier was executed for a military offense. Of 12 357 tried, 10 873 were convicted, 1 484 acquitted, 257 officers dismissed, and 2 708 enlisted soldiers dishonorably discharged. Offenses peaked with absence without leave, drunkenness, and conduct unbecoming of an officer.
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Washington
America
United States Army
Cleaning Up Paris Women Arrested On Street Lists
Paris amid Allied peace delegate arrivals sees nightly plainclothes raids on boulevards railway stations and dances halls. Women not properly listed at police HQ are arrested. Bogus cripples in uniform are busted. Hotels bars and restaurants must display prices in French and English money. Apaches in Montmartre and ace resorts suspected of gambling and dope trades are being shut down.
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Paris
Acordance
Post War Adjustments Hit Marlin-Rockwell Gun Contracts
The government plans postwar adjustments to munitions programs and has arranged with Marlin-Rockwell of New Haven for an adjustment on its large machine gun contracts. The firm’s orders total about 131,000 light Browning guns with roughly 18,080 completed and 113,000 outstanding. Of those, 70,000 will be canceled and the remaining 40,000 will be built over a longer period.
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Marlin
New Haven
United States
Marlin-Rockwell Corporation
Marlin-Rockwell
Browning
Lost Balloon Found in Stamford Suburbs
An army observation balloon that broke from Rockaway three months ago was found in Stamford, resting atop trees in the suburbs. Soldiers had been salvaging a downed aeroplane nearby when the balloon was discovered, ending a months long search. Ex-Kaiser concerns and Count Bentinck are also noted in a separate dispatch from Amerongen.
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Stamford
Rockaway
Mrs Pinchot Granted Interlocutory Divorce
New York reports Mrs Amos R B Pinchot obtained an interlocutory divorce from her husband the well known radical socialist. Friends say she received custody of their 17 year old daughter Rosa while Mr Pinchot retains the younger son Gifford Pinchot 2d. The couple had been married 18 years and the decree was granted with little defense.
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New York
Amos R. B. Pinchot
Fire Devastates Middletown Business District
A major blaze in Middletown New York damaged a large section of the business district early today. Estimated losses reach 500000 with the Tompkins department store destroyed and several others like McMonagle Rogers wholesale drug store A B Riggles clothing store C C Bogart tobacco plant and Startup Knights furniture store heavily damaged.
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Middletown
N. Y
Tompkins
McMonagle & Rogers
A. B. Rriggles’ Clothing
C. C. Bogart
Startup & Knights
Ice blocks ferry slip and delayed trips this morning
A huge ice mass broke away forcing closure of the ferry slip at 6 46 this morning preventing any trips. The county commissioners cut grocer licenses from 300 to 200 dollars. The schooner David Currie remains aground at Mouse Island loaded with coal for Portland. Captain Mott Raynor faces ice on his return from Long Island. A Womanness Town notes a female-free Nelson Manitoba town with 500 men and electricity.
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David Currie
W. A. Pease
Mouse Island
Portland
Henry Bullard
Gildersleeve
Kan
Hstelline Bennett
Port Nelson
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Nelson River
Nelson
Canada
Hudson Bay
California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Laxative
A vintage ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as the best harmless laxative for children's stomach liver and bowels with a fruity taste and clear dosing on each bottle. It urges giving it without fear to ensure gentle relief.
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California
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William Fy
Count Bentiniek
Senti Claus
Oakes Bros
Main St
J. F. O’connell
Prop
the Hartman Drug Co
Etueck Blook
John F. Miller
Murray St
Meriden
Manila Bay
Great Britain
Sailor Boys
Ae Nls
P. S
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Noble Order
Mothers of Veterans
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Big Ben
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Brainard & Logan
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