Dutch Reply Sees Hohenzollern as Pirate or Slave Trader
Dutch officials consider Herr William Hohenzollern’s status as comparable to a pirate or slave trader, unlikely sanctuary, and discuss surrender by Holland to Allied demands. French complaints mount over German crimes, with Paris authorities preparing action as trials loom.
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Paris
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Sussex
Good Fellows Must Get Busy by Signing Up THE FUND
The Gary Boys urge immediate action for the fund drive urging men and women to join and contribute at once. They emphasize that early large contributions enable bigger plans and that small donations can trigger additional funds from others.
Starve Lemberg Ukrainians Plan to Conquer Poles
Report from travelers says Ukrainian troops plan to surround and starve Lemberg as Polish forces hold the city. Ukrainians cut the railroad and are reinforced by troops from the Italian front. They deny Bolshevik ties and claim rights to Lemberg after Austria’s collapse. Galicia and Silesia see worsening conditions and new republics recruit veterans, paying daily for combat.
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Silesia
Illinois celebrates centennial with monuments and events
Ottawa marks the hundredth anniversary of statehood with a memorial colonnade at the city entrance a sundial honoring Lincoln and a La Salle fountain at Armory C Adjutant General Frank Dickson speaks as civic groups parade observers in Chicago schools join the centennial and Springfield eyes a dry speaker bid Georgetown University plans a branch seismological observatory in Guatemala amid a Havana Cigars 10¢ ad
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Guatemala
Secretary Baker Discusses War Casualty List Delays
Secretary Baker told the senate military committee that most of the unreported names are slightly wounded and would arrive by mail. He noted about 100,000 names published versus 262,693 casualties, with Pershing urged to speed lists and publish dead first. March said Pershing is selecting units for an occupation force of 1,250,000. most other soldiers will return as ships allow.
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California
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Allies Likely 10 Occupy Germany Dispatch
Berlin dispatch reports Allies likely to occupy Germany within 24 hours after an ultimatum. Matt Erzberger offered to deliver locomotives once repaired, as German newspapers claim armistice terms will not be prolonged. The London dispatch summarizes a threat of occupation for non compliance.
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Berlin
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German Armistice Commission
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British Did Not Lag In Rushing Help 10 France
In a Bedford college speech Lord Haldane traced 1906 informal talks with France on military aid to deter a German invasion. France sought unbinding discussions to gauge aid, estimating 109000 men but Britain could muster only 80000 in two and a half months. The plan evolved to 250000 in the field by August 1914 with swift mobilization and channel crossing before war declaration.
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Bedford College
Old Haldane
France
Germany
Lord Maldane
Ots
Belgium
Haldane
Douglas Haig
Development of new two seater aircraft announced
Washington reports a war department statement revealing a Dayton test reached 441 miles per hour with military load and 24 000 feet with two passengers, claiming a European single seater record was surpassed. An advertisement for Holiday Nutmargarine appears alongside the briefing.
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Dayton
Feed Europe meetings held over U S biggest task yet Hoover says
Meetings across the country under the food administration warned that failure to conserve food would cause famine in Europe and threaten peace. Hoover urged a larger effort to provision the Allies and liberated nations with steady food supplies to restore civilization. The report also notes Denmark’s foreign office denial of monthly German food shipments from Denmark as reported by a Berlin correspondent.
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D. C
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Denmark
Germany
Berlin
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Tidende
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Hiiness Republican
Wilson
League of Nations
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Knox
Pennsylvania
Representative Mann
Tlinots
Republican
House
Liem
American Army Marching to Rhine Overlap On Left and Right
American Army of Occupation resumes march from Germany toward Coblenz after a night's rest. A 60 mile line pivots on Coblenz with a Rhine bridgehead overlap over British and French lines. The advance aims for seven to nine miles daily with rest days as supply and conditions permit.
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Maalsberg
Diez
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Moselle
Wounded Men to Hospitals Close to Home Under Federal Plan
The War Department announced a plan to send all wounded men returning from France to hospitals within 300 miles of their relatives. Base hospitals at training camps will be transferred to the surgeon general, creating 75 facilities for about 164000 men. About 50000 men are expected to be admitted within four months. Training camp facilities will be used to return properties to owners, including Field Museum, City Sanitarium in St. Louis, Ford Building in Des Moines, and Catherine’s Home in Des Moines.
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St. Louis
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Ae Catherine’s
New York Teens Face Drill Registration Under Law
New York state is registering youths aged 16 to 19 for military training today under the training law. An estimated 200,000 will sign certificates for ATIMOTS OF and drill locations. Without certification they cannot work or attend school and inaction could lead to arrest as a vagrant. Training lasts one and a half hours weekly. 4,700 soldiers’ f?rs held. Chicago. Tec, 3. International Harvester tells 4,790 former war workers their jobs and pensions remain intact. El Verso Havana Cigar 2 for 28c.
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New York State
Chicago
International Harvester Corporation
Paper delivery advisory message for missed home delivery
If the newspaper is not delivered to your home by the stated time, call 3236 so a copy can be sent. Callers should reach the office before 1 p.m. to arrange delivery assistance.
War Committees Debate Centralized War Board
Three hundred eighty one war service committees meeting in Atlantic City discuss forming a centralized board representing all industries to direct postwar reactivation. Debates whether federating into one independent body or operating under the Chamber of Commerce of the United States is best. Sentiment splits on the preferred plan.
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Reconstruction Congress
Resale Price Fixing Favored by Trade Board to Congress
The Federal Trade Commission recommended legislation allowing manufacturers to fix resale prices for identified goods under government supervision. The commission argues current law treats resale price maintenance as restraint of trade,. enforcement has shown price cutting as an unfair competitive method and harms commerce.
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Congress
Associated Tress
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Supreme Court
Th Commission
Prisoners of War at Rastatt Reported Well Organized
Washington report from Lem Levy of the prisoners relief section states 2300 American POWs at Rastatt Germany are well organized well clothed and morale excellent. German authorities willing to release them under American officers control from Karlsruhe prison. a train for transfer is requested.
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Camp Rastad
Germany
American Red Cross
Lemig Vy
Rastatt
Karlsruhe
Two Shiploads Of Americans Leave Britain
Washington reports two steamers, the Empress of Britain and Adriatic, sailed from Liverpool for New York with returning American troops. The Empress of Britain carried 76 officers, 1, M nurses, and 2,389 men, while the Adriatic carried 80 officers and 2,208 men. The war department released details on the troop movements and dispositions.
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Washington
Liverpool
New York
War Department
Advertising Tactics for Store Success Highlighted
The piece discusses how newspaper advertising powers store success. It emphasizes the manager's broad knowledge, judgment in stock selection, and skill in presenting stock stories to attract buyers through ads. It notes advertising as essential to building effective stock appeal.
President Wilson to sail for Europe on George Washington
President Wilson leaves Washington for New York to sail for Europe aboard the George Washington. The ship is prepped with a sun parlor and glass-enclosed deck. Three hundred workers prepared the liner including a chef from a New York hotel and a band. Mrs Wilson and officials will travel with a large party.
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