Peace talks won't secure Russia, says Czecho-Slovak envoy
In Tokio the Czecho-Slovak National council's Div Vaclav Girsi states peace conference cannot stop internal Russian strife and only military action by the Allies can resolve the chaos. He notes Allied troops are needed to help Russia emerge from turmoil as many Czecho-Slovak units remain in or near Russia.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Eivil
Trussia
Vaclav Girsi
Ceecha-Slovak National Council
Gitea
Russia
Girea
Brest-Litovsk
Siberia
Orenadar
Tinie
Gouselowei
Alain
Ito
Germany
Logan May Recene The 145th Field Artillery
Ashington December 27 report from Fort Douglas shows Utah quarters for the 145th Field Artillery are inadequate for women of the unit. Only 600 square feet of dorm space exist for sleeping, while the regiment requires 76,000 feet overall. A second telegram orders a further inspection of Logan space for possible mobilization, with plans to muster out promptly after physical exams as the department weighs options for demobilization and reassignment to a midwestern camp for processing.
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Ashington
Fort Douglas
White
Fort Vengus
Jbfith
Port Dougtie
Wme
Logan
Utah
Senate King
Damberger
Ilantlon
Laff
Baker
Oleh
Stiff
Provax
Middle West
Rhea
Ue Imehey
Longan
France
Medal Awards to Five at Home During War Effort
Washington December 28 by recommendation of General March five distinguished service medals were awarded to senior officers for home front service. Major Generals William Black Enoch Crowder George Goethals and Brigadier Generals Frank Taitines Henri Jerrey receive honors for planning medical, supply, and administrative duties, with dates to be announced by Secretary Baker.
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Washington
March
William Black
Enoch 11
Crowder
George W. Goethals
Quartermaster Department
William C. Gorgas
Frank
Henri Jerrey
Suff
Uaker
War era verse fragment echoes through Utah company notes
A fragmentary wartime verse appears among Utah company records describing lending money and familiar soldiers. The text includes lines about lovers, wearing wealth, and mocking the Hun, reflecting a mash of personal and martial imagery from the period.
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Utahs Data Ho Company
Real Estate Transfers Incoherent OCR Record
Fragmented listing of real estate transfers with garbled names and numbers. Mentions of parcels, deeds, mortgage, and misdated phrases indicate a misread historical conveyance notice with uncertain parties and amounts.
War stops when Ogden boy lands
Mrs. Joseph Young received a Christmas morning letter from her son Joseph Raymond, stationed in France. He recounts travels from Camp Fremont to France, aboard ship twelve days, and days of camping and travel across the country. He notes good health and meals, and mentions his brother Ben serving on a mission in New Zealand. He also comments on prevailing influenza affecting the region.
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Joseph Young
Joseph Raymond
France
Theo Apron
Camp Fremont
Oli Bill
Tie
Bui
Trent
Wince
Ureelwaite
Ehne
Feithen
Yanks Would Fight Grand Fleet Alone In North Sea
New York dispatch describes sailors recalling experiences in wartime North Sea actions. Testimonies recount signals and training as ships faced German forces, with captains ordering guns trained and fire opened. A rare moment of cross Allied signals and a constructive critic noted by observers and crew.
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New York
North Tiveb
Capcaly
Cole
Oth
Hay
North Sea
Cumacce
Whey Nevada
Uhey
Whiskey destruction ordered after seizure at court
Pratt ordered the destruction of 41 sacks of liquor seized by sheriff officers at the district court. Two weeks ago, three liquor packs and bottles were ordered destroyed by the court. Officer Clackburn testified in the case before Judge A. Hovs at the station.
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Pratt
Sheriff's Department
Ittle
Clackburn
Snow Storms Forecast For Next Week In US Regions
Weather bureau reports snow prospects early in the week across the upper Mississippi and lower Ohio valleys with temperatures above normal in parts. Nearly normal temperatures are expected for most regions, with fair weather in the south and mountains except for scattered rain and late week snow in northern areas.
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Wasitngton
Tes
Upper Mississippi
Lower
Miyelssippi
Mie
Rocky Mountain
Preton Rezving
Hain
Norte
Syoty
South
Mrs Leffingwell's Boots at Ogden Theatre
A comedy plot unfolds around mistaken jealousy in Mrs Leffingwell and Huntley. Walter stumbles on slippers, leading to suspicions of an affair. The mix of identical footwear and misread clues drives farcical confusion until the lovers are reunited.
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Huntley
Mabel
Mrs. Leftingwell
Mr. Leftingwell
Ila
Mrs. Leffingwell
Patcr
Sinn Fein Opens New Office in Dublin
Reports say Sinn Fein will establish a Dublin office, with a commission forming in Dublin to oversee Sinn Fein plans. The move appears tied to a broader aim of organizing parish by parish across Ireland, as stated by contemporary press.
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Sinn Fein
Dublin
London
Treland
Rls
Eixprese
Dablin
Iriel Pata
Demobilization Accelerates as Over a Million Men To Be Released
Washington December 25 More than seven hundred thousand American soldiers at home and abroad have been designated for demobilization since the armistice was signed General March announced today. About one hundred and fifty thousand officers and enlisted men have been assigned to return from France, with many already discharged. Official reports indicate large numbers in process, and complete figures are expected shortly as demobilization proceeds.
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Washington
General Pershing
Toady Conyig Hone
France
jFrance
Hieweedy
Death and legal clash cloud early 1900s Utah tale
Fragmentary record describes a tangled case involving Mrs M M Hickman 5 Laid 10 Rest, an industrial commission award to Mary G Ringholz over Jacob Tingholz’s death in 1917 while employed by Garfield Smelting Co. The judge’s ruling upheld the commission’s award while sending an employment-accident question back to district court. The text also covers Minerva Hickman’s funeral at North Ogden with tributes from family, church leaders, and friends, noting her long life and patriotic devotion.
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Lauer
Dail
Garfield Smeking Company
Mary G. Ringholz
Jacob Tingholz
Ute Suieling Company
Com Sion
Lerend
Frick
District Court
Balt Lake County
Minerva Hickwan
North Ogden
Lidle
Tlina
George FE. Brown
Aspla
Ty Willian Ellis
Frederick Barker
James Ward
Charlotte
Gibson
Fred W. Ella
Tuai
George E. Brown
Thomas Marrin
William MS. Wade
Court Upheld $5000 Damage in Oregon Short Line Case
East Lake December 29 Chief Justice Frick writes the opinion in a long district court suit. The Supreme Court affirms a $5000 damage judgment against the Oregon Short Line Railroad for a death at a Washington Street crossing. Filomena Malizia named administrator of the estate, awarded proceeds to survivors. Other appeals are remanded or dismissed as noted in the decision.
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East Lake
Davision
Inka Iy Frick
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Nataleo Malizia Cw
Fifth North Ranl Fourth Weat
Filomena Malizia
Predicts Attractive Future for American Manufacturers in South America
Detroit receives word from Willems traveling representative Willems that American manufacturers face great opportunity in South America after the war. He cites limited freight facilities and gasoline as major obstacles, notes progress during wartime, and urges North American business men to send well trained, Spanish speaking reps who understand Latin temperament and customs.
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Seven Seas
Han Vatder
Tle
South America
United States
Alf, Willents
Willems World Tour Confusion in World War I Era
Fragmented OCR recalls Horace B. Dodge linked voyage plans for Mr Willems and contingents of American troops in 1917. Mentions Kermit Roosevelt, U S naval crew, City of Athens voyage, and cancelled routes via Spain to reach South Africa and Capetown amid war times.
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Binge
Willems
Australia
New Berland
Kyva
Te Phi
China
Japan
South Tries
South America
Horace B. Dodge
United States Naval
Neon
Arriieg
Kermit Roosevelt
Spain
Real
Soberry
Inns
United States
Ray
Wileins
Athens
New York
Africa
Capetown
England
AEC
London
York
Brief Riddle of Chickens and Counting in a Family Tale
A parent teaches a counting riddle about chickens and meals, then contrasts it with the surplus of food, notingHenrietta’s piles mostly went to bird seed, dog biscuits, and scraps while others ate. The dialogue highlights miscounts and humorous family dynamics amid a dining scene.
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Mr. Ocklon
Henrietta
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