Mangin Praises American Troops Amid War News
French general Mangin lauded American divisions serving under him in Mainz and Nancy. He praised American correspondents for loyalty, noted tough tasks faced by troops, and recalled rations and Rhine deployments. He described Montdidier exploits, Pershing medals, and vivid wartime anecdotes from courtyards and palaces.
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Duke of Hesse
Mainz
Mangin
America
Wss Oce
Wilson
Nero
Eral
Dinen
Pershing
Montdidier
Napoleon
Warsaw
Baba
Corres
Baden
Destroyers Return From Queenstown Homeward Flight
Twelve American destroyers and their parent ship Melville departed Queenstown for home today. More than 100 sailors had wed Irish brides during their stay, and honeymoons were halted as wives cannot sail home yet. A large crowd cheered the departing ships with whistles and waving handkerchiefs.
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Queenstown
Melville
United States
Police to Assist Cupid in Chicago Love Bureau
Chicago police set up a bureau d amour after a request from Marcel de Vermeuil acting French consul. Three detectives will investigate three American soldiers in France, their families, and social standing for arranged marriages. The acting consul foresees more such inquiries and a temporary policing role to gather background details.
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Chicago News
Chicago
le Bureau D'Amour
Marcel de Vermeuil
John J. Garrity
France
Garrity
Government appeals to Berlin for aid against invasion
Amsterdam reports Czech troops near Saxon border prompt Saxony government to seek Berlin’s help to repel an invasion. In London, Senator Phelan introduces a resolution to have American peace commissioners present Ireland’s claim to freedom, independence and self determination, basing it on Wilsonian consent of the governed.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Saxony
Phelan
Ireland
London
Senate
California
Wilson
Dr Solf Still Pyanehasy of Colonies
Washington dispatch reports Dr Solf remains secretary of foreign affairs and holder of his colony office, with continued influence over colonial matters. The note signals no immediate change in Solf’s official duties or titles despite ongoing political adjustments.
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Dr. Solf
Washington
Mystery Attached to Stolen Auto In New Haven
A touring car with white wheels is reported stolen after leaving it running outside a Christmastime post office in West Haven. The same vehicle was later seen during a street collision on Dixwell avenue, where a woman was knocked down and disappeared. police traced the car to New Haven but the driver remains unidentified. The victim's injuries were not found at hospitals.
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New Haven Journal-Courier
Christchurch
West Haven
Lewis H Richter
Elm Street
Richter
McArthur
Howe Street
New Haven
Dixwell Avenue
Brewster Street
John M. Loomis
Mr. Richter, Jr
Berlin Riots Kill Over 100 as Sailors Battle Guards
Berlin reports a Christmas day siege with at least 100 believed killed. Republican guards attempted to storm Marstall where counter revolutionary sailors hold HQ, amid desertions and civilian joiners. Spartacus extremists back rioters demanding Ebert and Haase resign, with Lebedour and Liebknecht considered to replace them. Continuous fighting in central Berlin follows Monday mortar and artillery barrages, palace bombardment, and widespread destruction.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Marstall
Republican Guards
Ebert
Koenigstrasse
Spartacus
Hugo Haase
Lebedour
Liebknecht
Try Making Your Own Cough Remedy
An old home remedy claims to ease coughs with a Pinex based mix. Combine 2% ounces of Pinex with syrup in a pint bottle using sugar, molasses, honey, or corn syrup. The preparation is said to soothe throat irritation, loosen mucus, and relieve coughing for many conditions, though the ad notes a money back guarantee.
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Rae
Norway
The
Pinex Co
Fé. Wayne
Newsboys Feast at Y M C A and Ice Breakthroughs
One year ago on Christmas day two hundred newsboys attended a 1 PM feast at the Y M C A with tickets to Middlesex courtesy of C A Macomber. They sat in the gallery to watch Pin afore while Lily Bernhard Ida Atkins and others contributed funds. Towboats finally broke ice and delivered four coal barges from Saybrook after days of effort. Senator George D Chapman is ill with pneumonia at home. EB Palmer plans a toboggan slide on Washington street. Immanuel cantata rendered at South heardh Sunday night. Clifford Waite and Clifford Tuttle contributed to the service at the Y M C A. Two hundred seventy city school scholars were not absent or late last term.
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Middlesex
C. A. Macomber
Lily Bernhard
Ida Atkins
Susan Clark
Edward G. Camp
Edwin Stroud
Seamen Refuse Order To Return To Wilhelmshaven
The hands of the counter revolutionaries are reported as the seamen refuse to obey an order to go back to Wilhelmshaven, signaling continued unrest and defiance within the force.
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Wilhelmshaven
English Girls as Brides in War Time
A Los Angeles Times piece notes English women are sought as brides by colonial soldiers abroad. New Zealand, Australian, and Canadian troops take English partners, with English, Scottish, and Irish brides favored over French ones. Practical brides who combine utility with charm gain appeal amid wartime tribulations.
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Los Angeles Times
London Times
New Zealand
Philip Warren
Los Angeles
German Generals Dismissed For Plot To Restore Monarchy
The Hague reports that Generals von Denmarken von Bottner and Kraft von Delminsingen were dismissed from the German army for plotting to restore the monarchy. A separate New York clearance house note lists Sub treasury credit 567,981 dollars, exchange 806,522,528 dollars, and balances 103,356,471 dollars.
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von Denmarken
von Bottner
Kraft von Delminsingen
Berlin
Clearing-house
New York
Treasury House
Sub-treasury
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief
A historical ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a remedy for grippe and severe colds. It claims dosing every two hours for three doses clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves throat discomfort, and eases sneezing and soreness. The ad highlights low cost, pleasant taste, no substitute, and convenient use.
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Pape
Grippe
Fleet of battleships arrives to fanfare on New York parade
Mississippi, Ves tal, and other ships of the overseas fleet entered New York waters with band music as crowds lined the Hudson and Fifth Avenue. Officers aboard the Mayflower met Secretary Daniels, while 8,000 heroes were ferried ashore for a broad day of national celebration. Guns and crowds mingled with veterans along Broadway to 59th Street before the river crossing.
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Missouri
Maine
Wisconsi
Taiekes
Illinois
Alabama
Iowa
Indiana
Vestal
Jersey
55Th Street
159Th Street
Hudson
97Th Street
Daniels
79Th
96Th Streets
Broadway
96Th Street
79Th Street
Mayor
Rodman
Rogers
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Fifth Avenue
42Nd Street
23Rd Street
Army
Returned heroes to receive shore leave and ovations
The report states the heroes will be ashore for at least two days with half on shore tonight and half arriving Friday evening for numerous entertainments both private and official. Delayed destroyers are also to be greeted with great ovations upon arrival.
Death of Edward Day Page at Eygeberg Estate
Edward Day Page 62 a scientist and art patron died yesterday afternoon at his Eygeberg estate Oakland New Jersey while dining with his wife daughter and two friends after a convalescence from influenza and pleurisy. He suffered an acute heart attack. Page graduated from Yale Sheffield Scientific School in 1876.
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Oakland
N. J
Edward Day Page
Eygeberg
Page
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Headache relief with Foley Cathartic Tablets praised
Mrs. Sweet Clary of Ante, Virginia, says she had a headache and took two Foley Cathartic Tablets and the pain stopped quickly. The ad touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as the most effective remedy for dull headaches costiveness biliousness sour stomach and digestive disorders, suitable for all ages and gentle on delicate stomachs.
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Foley
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