Reports of Brutal Treatment of Allied Prisoners
Reports from wartime dispatches describe a deliberate policy of abuse in camps attached to the Tenth Army Corps, with officers being weakened by neglect and starvation. Swiss aid trains loaded with food and clothing have been sent to American prisoners, while released Allied troops and refugees arrive in Britain.
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Tenth Army Corps
Prisners
Paris
American
Med Cross
Switzerland
Taft
Te Tring
American Red Cross Commission
Inkerl Suites
Berne
Uncle Sam to Send Candy and Pickles Overseas for Christmas
Washington reports nine million pounds of army candy ordered by the war department with a substantial portion to be rushed overseas to ensure a Christmas supply. An additional purchase of sixty five thousand gallons of pickles is noted for the expeditionary forces. In related action, the foreign affairs committee will review resolutions urging U.S. representatives at the peace conference to support Ireland’s right to self determination.
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London
Innes Drake
Germany
Devlin
Cindlin
Dale Anvoriing
Berlin
Express
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Washington
Des
Ireland
Dec. G
Ame Il
Horse
Britain Day in America Observed Across States
Holiday in New York State proclaimed by Governor Whitman celebrated with Union Jack displays and dinners. National events mark Britain Day with church services and a Hippodrome ceremony. Washington held a victory sing for armistice signing with expected attendance over 300,000. Atlanta staged mass meetings highlighting British empire contributions and bravery in World War I. Some cities canceled official duties for the day.
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New York
New York State
Whitman
Hippodrome
Washington
White House
Atlanta
WHEE Announces Sale of Interest in Amusement Co
J. Whee states he has sold his interests in the Cather and Wheelwright Amusement Co and no longer has any business ties with the firm. He has renamed his former venture as a contractor.
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Cather and Wheelwright Amusement Co
British ship Cassandra sinks with eleven missing
London reports the British warship Cassandra struck a mine in the Baltic last Wednesday night and sank just before midnight. Eleven crewmen are missing, presumed killed, while the rest were saved by torpedo boat destroyers. Admiralty officials say destroyers recovered the survivors.
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London
Cassantra
Halic Sea
Admiralty
Cassandra
Balle
Lam
Towsday
University of Utah Men Return Home From Army Training Corps
Formal observance of the day in Atlanta notes the University of Utah detachment being allowed to depart grounds and return home while reporting for duty Monday at the university east. Washington ordered demobilization work halted, with Lt. Emmett and Lt. Anderson aiding student army corps in de mobilization. Hundreds of students moved to leave as orders circulated.
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Atlanta
University of Utah
Univers East
C. A. Emmett
Harris
A. S. A. Washington
Emmet
Washington
Army Hospital No. 27
Fort Houglan
William 8. Anderson
M. C
Student Army Training Corps
Demobilization Papers Delayed for Army Warning Corps
The article notes pending discharge papers and demobilization details for members of the army warning corps, with issuance yesterday amid ongoing processing as many members await final authorization before leaving.
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Wnt
Remarkable Cure Rumor In Boxing Circles
A New York dispatch reports Joe Jends heavyweight boxer of the Granite State foothill team scored a victory over the Newport Naval Reserves at the Volo Grounds. The piece mentions a claimed cure for locomotor ataxia attributed to Battling Tevinsky’s manager. The manager takes blame for Jeanette’s ring appearance and denies a frameup.
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New York
Joe’ Jends
Granite State Foothill
Newport Naval Reserves
Volo Grounds
Battling Tevinsky
Jack Dempsey
Levinsky
Jeanette
Heavewright
Dempsey Framed Up Despite Bonds Left Guard Role
In a clipped tale a claim that Bonds suffers lorcamo ataxia and was murdered by Wempsey is dismissed by noting Bonds played left guard all game versus Newport. The piece argues Dempsey was framed and notes remarks on golf and wartime productivity. It also mentions Provo school teacher associations meeting to discuss teachers concerns.
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Bonds
Wempsey
Guar
Newport
Dempsey
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