Rainbow Division cited for bravery in France operations
Major General Summerall honors the Rainbow division of the American Expeditionary Forces for gallantry in France. He commends the Forty Fourth Infantry Brigade and Sixty Seventh Field Artillery Brigade for fierce assault on Hill 285 and Tullevie Farm, placing troops beyond the enemy line. The Eighty Fourth Brigade under Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur earns the Croix de Guerre and American Service Cross for valor. Seventy Seventh Brigade praised for steadfast defense and sacrifice since entering combat.
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Washington
Rainbow
France
Charles PP. Summerall
Fifth Army Corps
Summerall
Forty-secondivision
Fifth Army
Sanaperall
Miehte-fourth
Eighty-fourth
Douglas McArther
McArthur
Servie
Tullevie Farm
Bale de Caulton
Iself
One Turkey Served by Army of Occupation Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in the American Army of Occupation featured a single turkey for fifteen officers at the bureau of operations in the Third Division at Kewich. The bird, bought on November 11 and fattened for the feast, contrasted with other messes that faced shortages and varied fare due to transport difficulties. The Thirty-second Division staff served a quarter of venison donated by a Luxemburg resident.
Profiteering Quiz Bites U S Food Firms in Chicago
In Chicago district attorney probes, heads of major food firms are asked to explain why prices soar. The article notes residents face rising costs as authorities seek answers from industry leaders and other executives.
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Chicago
Federal probe aims at food price rises in Chicago area
United States District Attorney Clyne organized a probe into rising food costs with possible grand jury action. Lenders and industry participants were asked to report what they know about profiteering and supply issues. Frederick Dickinson leads the investigation and plans to present a special December grand jury session.
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Chicago
United States
Clyne
Fle
United States District
Frederick Dickinson
Yearly U S Army Navy and Civil Government Expenditures
The annual report of John Burke shows the year ending June 4 spent five billion on the army and 1 368 million on the navy with 45 million for civil government. The Shipping Board cost 43 million and pensions paid. Public debt stood at 872 200 000 000 on June 30.
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Washington
Nev
Senators for Old Postage Repeal Debates Highlight Rates
Senate finance committee approved repealing increased postage rates and adopted amendments to abolish zone increases on speeial rates. A 1 cent per pound beyond 20 miles and repeal of extra cent per ounce on letters were debated. The panel also moved the child labor tax amendment by Senator Lodge. Berlin reports Kurt Eisner growing as a danger to Germany amid Bavarian premier tensions.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Lodge
Americans Win Warm Welcome After German Prisoner Release
Tours November 30 report says an American liner will sail from a French port to Rotterdam to collect 2,000 former prisoners of war. Maj. Gen. James G. Harbord orders rations clothing tobacco and supplies for the prisoners. A brass band will greet the ship as it returns to American shores. Also, the Cunard liner Mauretania will bring over 5,000 troops including air squadrons and sick from England to the United States, part of about 11,000 troops aboard four ships en route home.
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Tours
Sit Oi
Liotterdam
Niceviega
Germany
Ameriom
James G. Harbord
American Expeditionary Forces
Rotterdam
Commissary Department
Quartermaster Corps
Freedom
Washington
New York
England
Mauretania
Laphind
Minnekulda
Orca
United States
Vorwaerts
Berlin
London
Britain to Impose Indemnity on Germany for War Costs
Premier Lloyd George told Newcastle that Germany must pay costs up to its capacity and face a stern, just peace. He urged punishment for Kaiser and German submarine crimes, while affirming no policy of vengeance but full reckoning for war crimes.
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London
Germany
Liovid George
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Lloyd George
E¢Ries
Lield George
Nobeady
Legal Principle of Litigation Costs Following Defeat
The text argues that the losing party should bear litigation costs and cites historical precedent between nations. It asserts the principle is right and notes that Germany, after defeating France, applied this rule. It warns about considering Germanys capacity and its implications for future costs of war.
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Germany
France
Charles of Austria Plagued by Mental Low Mood
Amsterdam reports former Emperor Charles of Austria showing vacant stare and depressive state per telegram quotes. Former Empress Zita is distressed by his health, while Paris issues decree banning import of German bank notes coins and monetary media.
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Amsterdam
Charles of Austria
En Linesbruck
Kreuty Zeitung
Berlin
Zita
Paris
Peace Mission Named for Meet
Washington announces the American delegation to the peace conference. President Wilson will attend with Secretary of State Lansing Henry White Edward M House and General Tasker H Bliss. The White House statement explains the delay in announcing the full group.
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Washington
Wilson
France
Lansing
Henry White
Edward M. House
Tasker H. Bliss
White House
United States
German Losses And Rhine Crossing Deeply Reported
A Copenhagen telegraph cites high German losses up to 6 3 million and a 8 month Rhine crossing as Gen von der Marwitz moves troops. American engineers survey bridges near Luxemburg report no mines found and civilians may pass with passes. German soldiers face restrictions on crossing into Luxemburg as occupation lines move east.
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Treves
Coblenz
Germany
Ffeld Marshal von Hindenburg
U. S
Prussia
Luxemburg
Rhenish
Russia
Varios
Army of Occupation
Rhenish Prossia
Eehternach
Gravenmacher
Wormeldange
Bavarian Premier Seizes German Courier in Transit
Copenhagen dispatch says Kurt Bresner the Bavarian premier ordered arrest of a German courier en route to Austria. The courier’s documents were seized and the Berlin report to Berlingske Tidende confirms the action.
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Copenhagen
Kurt Bresner
Austria
Berlin
Berlingske Tidende
War Workers to Be Given Aid
Washington officials urge early congress action on a war worker relief plan after revelation that rent and living costs in the capital have left many workers stranded. Rep Sherley proposes a bill for funds to repatriate workers within thirty to sixty days of appropriation. Many affected are women from distant states who came to support the war effort.
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Washington
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Sherley
Kentucky
House
Dre Wonen
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Navy
Gompers Named Leader of American Labor Party
Samuel Gompers heads the American Labor Party with five others named to the leadership team in a Chicago press conference. The organization signals a broad coalition movement in labor politics.
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Gompers
American Labor Party
Labor delegation named for AFL conference role
The American Federation of Labor selects Samuel Gompers William Green John R Alpine James Duncan and Frank Duffy as delegates. The conference will run through the peace sitting and likely shape deliberations at the peace talks. A Berlin telegram says Germany is ensuring orderly prisoner returns amid Britain threats of renewed hostilities.
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Srecin
Evening Journal
Washington, D.C
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
William Green
John R. Alpine
James Duncan
Frank Duffy
Amsterdam
Navy
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
Congress members hear plight of war workers in crowded housing
Lawmakers describe war workers as pitiable, uncovering conditions where four to six girls share a single room to cope with rising rents driven by fleers. The report highlights severe housing shortages during wartime.
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Congress
Muddle in War Contracts
Government contracts valued in the hundreds of millions face doubt as Comptroller Warwick rules contracts are not legally executed without signatures from responsible contracting agents. The War Department proposed a cancellation form to abandon contracts without loss to contractors, but the comptroller refused, saying authorities must be specified in existing contracts.
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Washington
Warwick
The
Treasury
War Department
Comptroller
Casualty Reports Push From Front Lines
General Pershing cabled the War Department that reports of casualties are being sent to Washington as rapidly as received. He noted difficulties in checking lists as the enemy advances, but efforts continue to report the complete record of deaths promptly.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Hoover offered role to direct relief for Allies and U S
The appointment of Herbert Hoover to head relief and food distribution for European allies and the United States is under consideration. A party member says no risk of starving central empires to the detriment of allied nations, as Hoover’s offer is discussed.
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Herbert ©. Hoover
Food and Relief Administration
United States
Hoover
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