Locations of U S Army combat divisions in France November 7
War Department announces the positions of 35 combat divisions and six depot divisions in France as of November 7 with their commanding generals. The list details unit names including St Dizier Besançon Saint Mihiel Cherbourg Brest Le Mans and others with divisions led by generals such as Parker Lejeune Brown Hersey Ely Gordon Wittenmeyer and many more.
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U. S. Army
France
War Department
Washington
Nourt
St. Dizier
Frank Parker
Fosse
John A. Lejevene
Tannois
St. Digier
Lrig
Preston Brown
Pogniars
Lucey
Mark L. Hersey
Canel
Hanson K. Ely
Stonne
Walter MH. Gordon
Kovesin Amt
Pitmund Wittenmeyer
New England
Bras
St. Divier
FF. Ainford
New York
Corbie
Bennqueene
St. Tizler
John
Georgia
Almoata
Florida
Brest
Leroy &. Lyon
Michigan
Wisconsin
Rinere- Ville
St. Dialer
Withiai
Hawai
Military units and generals listed across states and regions
A list of names and ranks appears with locations by state or region. Generals include Henry T Alten, William F Johnston, Eli Cole, Harry F Madges, Chase W Kennedy, Henry Hodges Jr, and F S Strong, among others, paired with cities such as Le Mans Castres Revigny and St Dizier. It reflects assignments across Alaska to Florida and northern to southern states.
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New England
New York
St. Amand Mont Rond
Ilarry F. Madges
Michigan
East Wisconsin
Pouilly
Chase W. Kennedy
Arkansas
Miseleeippi
Lowisiana
St. Florent
Henry €. Hodges, Jr
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
New Mexicor
California
Revigny
St. Dizier
Strong
Germany disbands troops as occupation ends
German soldiers except the classes TSDS and 1800 are being discharged rapidly, reports to the American Third Army say. The two remaining classes will stay in service until Field Marshal von Hindenburg approves their discharge.
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Third Army
Vor Hindenburg
Packages for Yanks Flood New York Pier 86
Packages by the carload are arriving at Pier 86 Mast River as 1,409 mail clerks aided by 1,000 soldiers sort parcels for American troops in France. The flow means a merry Christmas for every fighting man, with about 100,000 packages arriving daily destined for France.
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New York
Mast River
France
Four U.S. Envoys Picked for Wilson Peace Delegation
President Wilson approves four of five envoys for the peace conference. Henry White, former ambassador to France, will be the Republican member. Damsing, Blouse, and the president himself comprise the others. The fifth member is to be chosen from the cabinet. Tumulty remains in Washington as contact with Wilson abroad.
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U. S
Ambassador White
Copenhagen
Wilson
Germany
Europe
Berlin
Washington
Dethon
Steve Damsing
B M. Blouse
Henry Wiite
France
White
Regul. Ican
Joseph I
Tumulty
Austrian Deserters Orgy Reports Eastern Front Turmoil
Paris reports a detailed portrayal of southeastern Europe where up to a million Austrian army deserters have formed communities amid unrest. The account also notes released prisoners adding to instability, prepared for Col. E. M. House by William J. Rose, an envoy of Slovene authorities in exile in Bratislava.
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Paris
Eurvope
Fiied
Col. E. M. House
William J. Rose
Jaiboeh
Slovakia
Austrian
Siosha
England Seeks Extradition of Ex Kaiser from Holland
Dutch Premier says the Kaiser is in Holland as a private person and may have to leave if his presence endangers the state. Britain and France discuss extradition for German leaders, while the ex crown prince eyes a return if Germany’s situation changes.
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Lastich
Willian Hohezollern
Holland
Ruija de Boerenbrouck
Amsterdam
Daily Express
Kaiser
Foreign Office
Evening News Save
Lulietei
England
Wieringen
Wen
Heland
Zuydeg Zee Islagd
Rewata
Germany
Broderick Witham
Germans Kill 49 Priests in Belgium Occupation
Cardinal Mercier reported in Malines Belgium that during the occupation German forces tortured and killed 49 Belgian priests and deported 12,000 men from his diocese to Germany for forced labor. He said other crimes were too long to recount.
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Malines
Belgium
Cardinal Mercier
Germany
Peace Talks Seen Delayed to January Start
London reports indicate no peace terms signing before April with Premier Lloyd George to visit and Wilson’s arrival anticipated. Preliminary talks may begin in December and run through Christmas, with the main conference unlikely before early January and lasting at least three months.
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London
Lloyd George
Wilson
Baruch Possible Treasury Secretary Amid Wealth Concerns
Washington reports Bernard M Baruch chairman of the War Industries Board has been offered the Treasury post to replace McAdoo though he has urged the president not to nominate him due to wealth tied to government securities. The article notes Baruchs Civil War lineage and stock exchange prominence.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Meraruch
Orward M. Baruch
Simon Baruch
I. Lee
College of the City of New York
New York Stock Exchange
Wilson
Council of National Defense
Aid
War Industries
Charlies. A. Prouty
The
Railroad Administration
Division of Public Service and Accounts
Vronity
Interstate Generes Commission
Tax bill revisions move funds to 1920 schedules
Treasury officials warned Congress must expedite revenue legislation next week to lift only about 4.0 billion dollars in taxes this year under existing law, instead of 6.0 billion expected under the revised 1919-20 measure. The Senate Finance Committee debated Smoot amendments and revenue plans while hearings for war-appropriation refunds to the treasury were set for Monday.
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Internal Revenue
Roper
Altero
Treasury
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
Utah
McCumber
North Dakota
Thomas
Colorado
Smoot, McCumber
Townsend
Michigan
Lillingham
Vermont
Sherley
Loase ‘Appropriation Committee
German Royals Sell Stocks Amid Revolution Fear
Wealthy Germans and Austrians led by former royal families are dumping stock holdings at any price amid fears of national upheaval and loss of private fortunes. Berlin reports show a call for a German national assembly and unity against separatist movements as Spartacist activity fades.
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National Assembly
Gieheva
Russia
Berlin
Spartacus
Germany
German Federal Conference
Nations Assembly
Kurt Eisner
Munich
Sie
Department of Foreign Affairs
Transports Bring Boys From France
Three big ships reach Hampton Roads loaded with troops from France. The arrivals mark a significant reinforcement as forces move to support ongoing operations. Local reports note the passage and charters, with officials awaiting further details on destinations.
Wounded Troops Return in Three Transports to Hampton Roads
Three transports Pocahontas Rotterdam and President Grant entered Hampton Roads within a day bringing home American troops. Rotterdam docked hundreds of wounded men sent to the soldiers home at Hampton. Other details note ongoing political and financial warnings from German officials about war-time economic strain.
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Norfolk
Pocahontas
Rotterdam
Grant
Hampton Roads
Hampton
Links Penrose to Brewers Alleged in Pennsylvania Politics
Washington hears allegations that brewers influence eastern Pennsylvania politics through a senator led organization serving anthracite operators. William Wilhelm of Pottsville testifies that Schuylkill County judges were elected by brewer interests, and when asked who controls the brewers, he answers Senator Penrose.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Senate Manufacturer's Committee
William Wilhelm
Pottsville
Schuylkill County
Kenyon
Iowa
Labor chief Walsh urges maintaining wartime wages
Washington reports Frank P. Walsh joint chairman of the national war labor board says labor should not return to prewar wages and hours. He cites wage research showing 72 1/2 cents an hour as the lowest subsistence rate for a worker and family based on an eight hour day.
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Washington
Frank P. Walsh
National War Labor Board
Walsh
Admiral Sivas to Be Promoted Amid Fleet Vacancies
Vice Admiral William S. Sivas, commander of American naval forces in Europe, is selected for promotion to admiral pending the Asiatic Fleet vacancy created by Admiral Kaighe's retirement. Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves, convoy chief, likely advances to vice admiral if the eastern vacancy occurs through Admiral Bisma.
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Washington
Nov
William S. Sivas
Europe
United States
Met
Austin M. Kaighe
Asiatic Feet
Albert Gleaves
Convoy
Gore
Bima
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Illinois
Treyon
Uliness
Treyon Aml Si
Skeler
George Bell, Jr
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Castres
John A. Johneston
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Somme Douse
St. Dister
Peter Kk. Traub. J
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Ohio
Tuell
Dunkerque
Charles & Parnsworth
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Robert J. Klowze
Rainbow
Maisoncello
Digier
Charles DD. Rhortes
New York City
la Tustice
Varennes
Robert Alexander
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Delaware
le Champy
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South Carolina
Porto Lico
Charles J. Stafley
Alabama
Tennessee
Vierent
George UP. Dutnenn
Loam
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Neuvie
Marcy C. Hale
St. Andre de Cubzac
Chicago
Hiinolis
St. Andre de Cubgue
Charles Ht
Martin
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Pons
Maj Gien
D Sturgis
West Tivndis
Montreaux Chateau
Is-Sur-Tille
William Weigel
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Avizons
Taille
St. Digler
Cen
Prank J Winn
Villers Dev Dun
Henry T. Alten
Alaska
Oregon
Idaho
Nevada
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William F. Johnston
National Army
Marbache
St. Digter
Charles (. Ballou
St. Alignen and Noyers
Eli Cole
West Pennsylvania
le Mans and
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Hans
Pres. Wilson
Colonel House
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Herr Schaffer
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