Plans Detail U S Care for War Dead in Europe
The graves registration bureau outlines steps to recover and repatriate American war dead from six European countries. It plans to consent with France for interments or removals, maintain about 700 U S cemeteries in the French zone, and coordinate with diplomats to resolve international issues. Colonel Pierce leads the project with four operating plans across Britain France Belgium Luxemburg Germany Austria Serbia and Italy.
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Washington
Nev
War Department
Graves Registration Bureau
United States
Pierce
Europe
Quartermaster Gehern
Army
Charles C. Pierce
Quartermaster Corps
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Luxemburg
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Italy
Uume
Naional
Kansas City Closes Theaters And Public Gatherings
Kansas City authorities order closure of schools theaters and all amusements as fuel conservation. Public gatherings banned city wide with offices open 9 to 4 and churches limited to Sunday services amid cold sleet and snow.
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Kansas City
Local Fuel Administration
American Shoes at 28 Dollars a Pair in Bucharest
American manufactured goods flood Bucharest shops with the prewar bustle returning. France ships many items such as light apparel silk stockings and cosmetics while prices stay high. American shoes at about $25 display in windows and any item stamped American sells quickly. Roumanians crave U S products whether food wear or manufactured goods.
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Bucharest
Nia
France
United States
Deportation Proceedings Ordered For 32 Foreign Born Miners
Sheridan Wyoming November 21 Federal authorities prepared to deport the most radical of 32 foreign born miners arrested at Carneyville for violating an injunction issued by Federal Judge Anderson at Indianapolis Those against whom the department of justice cannot act will be freed Major Dean announced the arrests
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Sheridan, Wyo
Carneyvile
Anderson
Indianapolis
Ind
Department of Justice
Major Dean
Cabinet to decide next move in Jenkins case with Mexico
Washington November 28 The administration awaits cabinet discussion to determine the next note to Car ranza over the arrest and imprisonment of American Consular Agent William C Jenkins The Mexican reply has provoked indignation in Congress and lawmakers plan to seek full facts and a firm policy when the new session opens Monday The cabinet aims to back or modify Secretary Lansing's approach based on consensus and the gravity of the situation.
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Washington
Mexico
William C. Jenkins
State Department
Carranza
Jenkins
Lansing
Senate
House
Congress
Peru Chile dispute summarized by Osgood Hardy
Osgood Hardy outlines the long history of the Tarapaca Tacna and Arica dispute between Peru and Chile. The piece traces treaties from 1864 to 1912, the 1884 Ancon treaty and the stalled plebiscite, noting Tacna and Arica’s fate and the Arica La Paz railroad as a stumbling block. It argues a potential readjustment returning Tacna’s southern portion to Peru and suggests U.S. neutral mediation could help.
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Bolivia
Peru
Chile
Antofagasta
South America
Lima
Ancon
Tarapaca
Tacna
Arica
Antofagasta Util
la Pas
Mollendo
Arica-La Paz
Agrca-La Paz
Pacific
United States
Germany seeks renewed talks as Paris mission leader stays
Berlin reports Herr von Simson will not return to Paris to advance the peace treaty protocol while Baron Kurt von Levaner in France receives fresh instructions to resume negotiations. The newspaper argues the new orders show Germany’s intent to fulfill obligations to the Entente.
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Berlin
Herr von Simson
Paris
Berliner Zeitung
Teo
Baron Kurt von Levaner
Germany
France
Geran
Pollock Bros Take Over Olds Garage in Iowa
Pollock brothers J. and Rex Pollock of West Chester purchase the Edgar garage at Olds Iowa and plan to move there to run the Roadway Garage. They sold their West Chester garage to Edwards & Epling and a house and lot in West Chester went to Mr Edgar. The Olds property is thriving.
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C. J
Rex Pollock
West Chester
Edgar
Olds
Iowa
Edwards & Epling
Roadway
More Jobs Than Men Reported In State Offices
Madison Wis November 28 There were more employer applications for help than free state employment offices could supply last month says the state employment commission. A total of 14004 people were placed in jobs including 3088 men and 1991 women. Applications filed for help totaled 16026 for men and 3013 for women.
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Madison, Wir
State
Age Averages and Tuberculosis Deaths Cited
Text discusses death ages for tuberculosis victims and an average age of 36.35 years. The passage references age brackets 15 to 60 and groups 35 to 40 and 40 to 70, implying data on mortality and average age. No specific individuals or organizations are named in the fragment.
White Plague Menace Despite Decline in Iowa
Des Moines reports tuberculosis remains a problem with 1563 Iowa deaths in 1918, 1333 in 1910, and 530 victims aged 20 to 30. Fifty eight deaths were under 15, 145 between 15 and 20, with higher fatalities in early adulthood.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State House
The Whip in Dramatic Motion Picture at Fox Theatre
Dramatic film The Whip adapts the London stage hit to the screen. Eight reels over two hours offer a sensational melodrama with rapid thrills and new techniques, shown at the Fox Theatre on Monday and Tuesday, promising a major entertainment event.
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Drury Lane Theatre
London
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Australia
Fox Theatre
Loyers
Minute Men Respond To Protect Citizens From Cold
Topeka Kansas November 2 Governor Allen asks for volunteer coal diggers to supply fuel as 400 have already offered. The state vows to use its power to aid people in distress. The American Legion in Wichita has 200 standing by. steam shovel owners among volunteers. Governor expects 4 000 to 5 000 men to answer the call and begin work soon. Kansas United Mine Workers official Thunes Hardy says no question of attitude from district officers. volunteers aim to help pits against strike breakers.
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Topeka
Kan
Alien
Wichita Posiive American Legion
Pittsburgh
Thunes Hardy
Is United Mine Workers
Kansas
Aulion
Film critics weigh The Birth of a Nation against new works
An essay discusses how cinema judges praise and compare modern productions to D W Griffiths The Birth of a Nation. The piece notes the habit of contrasting current films with the landmark success to prove merit and attract public attention.
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Krnout
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NEW York Sun
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Olds, Ia
Wisconsin
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Honest 1000Y, Inc
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Pick and Shovel Brigade
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Americas
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Sloans
Isa Aeethelee
Choice
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