Bonus for service men tucked in revenue bill text
The revenue bill signed by President Wilson contains a $50 bonus for service members honorably discharged from the army or navy since April 6, 1917. Eligible those discharged before November 11, 1918, must show proof of honorable discharge to claim the bonus. The provision aims to aid those facing higher prices and fewer jobs. The piece also reports Pennsylvania debates on military training in high and normal schools, noting costs could exceed $5,000,000 and that only physical training may prevail.
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Wilson
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Washington
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Congress
Pennsylvania Reserve Militia
Mt. Gretna
House
Senate
Lodge and Knox speeches on league of nations sparks debate
The Philadelphia Ledger comments on Senator Lodge's Senate address urging the League of Nations constitution. It notes Republican tensions between pro and anti league factions, warnings about Bolshevism and Europe’s unrest, and calls for a constructive program beyond Germany focus. It highlights Taft's differing view and voters in Chicago returning pro German signals.
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Senator Lodge
Senate
Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
League of Nations
America
White House
Taft
Brisis
Europe
Germany
Ferdinand Foch
Lloyd George
Britain
Paris
Robespierre
Republican Party
Knox
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Ledger
League
Wilson
Ledge
Great Laval long range guns in World War I action
London reports Americas Laval long range gun fired on Armistice Day at 1059 hours with a fourteen inch shell. Five guns were moved to France and fired 789 shells into towns including Longuyon Montmedy and Laon between September and November. Guns built from surplus steel by Baltimore Locomotive Works and designed by the Bureau of Ordnance, their use marked a major artillery effort in the Allied advance.
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London
America
Longoran
Germany
Paris
Gstend
Dunkirk
Lugenboom
Wok
Frattee
Esch
Tersnier
Wight
Tienic
Loisy-Dreny
Soissons
Laon
Ju . Whence 1T
Moitiers
Thierville
Menagiennes
Longuyon
Rethones
Charny
Montmedy
Thieville
Charney
Nussemont Sur
In Memory Of Virgil Lavern Schearer
A heartfelt memorial poem laments the loss of Virgil Lavern Schearer. It expresses grief, remembrance, and faith, noting absent loved ones and promising reunion in heaven. Includes a brief public notice advising subscribers who miss daily papers to call 311-W Bell Phone.
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Virgil Lavern Schearer
Call
Bell Phone
Captain's Method Effective Check to Complaint
A wartime censoring scene unfolds as a captain questions whether a soldier wrote a letter home with exaggerated phrases. The censor, weary yet duty bound, reads a boy’s touching missive, deciding to remove harmful exaggeration before delivering the mail. A tense exchange ends with a soldier surrendering the letter for disposal and a formal salute.
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Moleocs
Mose
Calais
Ypres
Windham County
Mass
Ening
Sen
Sovereignty limits argued in World opinion on League rules
The piece discusses how sovereignty is not absolute in nations including the United States and Germany. It cites international law and treaties such as the 1815 Bush-Bagot agreement and the 1845 treaty with New Granada. It notes that arbitration and league provisions constrain free action and that the U S Senate has long debated these restraints.
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Supreme Court
League
General March
League of Nations
New York World
League of
Wilson
White House
Great Britain
Great Lake
New Grenada
Panama
Joren
Nateng
Brian Om
Frances Wodreby
W.nea
A.archy
Ak International Parion
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Onior
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Republican National Committee
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Baltimere Locomotive Works
Robin
Hitla Ope
Henrietta P McGarry
Everest
Virmi
Beaurinu
Pele
Tova
Redeemer
J. Flob
Dr. Pulverman
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