Leinster sinking spurs outrage over armed mail boats
London reports reveal facts from City of Dublin Steam Packet details on the Leinster disaster. The Leinster left Innis Town with 771 aboard including civilians and military personnel. 7115 civilians lost. The advent of armed mail packets and varied escort policy are discussed, noting past escort withdrawals and the argued life-saving potential if escorts had persisted.
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Esserett
New York World
London
Leinster
Great Britain
Borror
City of Dublin
Steam Packet” Company
Am Packet Company
Edward Sol
Ingstown
Cials
Justice Duke
See
Ley
Ldap
Dublin
Admiralty
Ito
Arenoiv
Xassel
Sove
Soldiers Letters From Waterloo to a Long Submarine Cruise
Louis Stary of the submarine U-10 writes to his parents describing a voyage leaving New York on November 2, joining the U-10 with the U S S Savannah, crossing to the Azores amid a brutal storm, then Bermuda and Charleston. He details seasickness, leaking hatches, sinking bunk, and the crew’s endurance, plus notes on Thanksgiving at sea, repairs, and the prospect of Cuba. He and other sailors reflect on the war’s end and life aboard a submarine in late 1918.
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Waterloo Jackie
Louis Stary
U.S
Savannah
Ous
Butler Avenues
New York
Avora Islands
Azores
UW. 3. S
Delgato
Noy
Bermuda Islands
S.S
Hanmilton
Charleston
D. C
US. A
Cuba
Ralph Hoxie as Santa at Rotary Club Meeting
Ralph Hoxie impersonated Santa Claus at a Rotary Club gathering at Motel Russell Lamene yesterday. The comedic bit featured by unknown club members drew laughs, with presents given to several members and a quartet providing music. No business was conducted at the meeting.
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Ralph Kingvie
Santa Claus
Rotary Club
Motel Russell-lamene
Jone
M Ren Sehunemit
Dna Case
Dna Case, Ord. G. Hildebrand
Batty Davis
Iowa Soldier Reported In German Prison Camp
War department release lists Iowans for Germany including Private Wallace Harvey Whiting wounded severely previously reported missing in action and Privates Ernest Carlson John Hallway Houghton Stobert Powlsta Oxford Junction Gerstenberger and others reported in a German prison camp via communication released last night.
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Washington
D.C
War Department
Wallace Harvey
Whiting
Ernest O. Carlson
John HE
Hallway
Houghton
Stobert Powlsta
Oxford Junction
Gerstenberger
Ngleton
Private Lloyd Klinefelter letter from Le Mans front hospital
A World War I letter from Private Lloyd Klinefelter to his parents, written Nov 24 from Le Mans, France, describes recovery from gas exposure after Nov. 6 on the Verdun front, censoring changes with the armistice, and his wartime journey from New York to Southampton, Harre, and through St Mihiel to Verdun. He recalls cold trenches, nightly shelling, long trains, hospital transfers near Bordeaux, and hopes to visit Paris and Spain-border France.
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Uate
Lloyd Klinefelter
le Mans
France
Verdun Front
New York
Olympia
Southampton
England
Harre
Bra Ance
St. Mihiel
General Pershing
Ahealogv
Verdun
Gaxsert
Red Cross
Bordeaux
Base D
Spain
Jolande
Paris
Wounded boy Gaylen Green writes Christmas letter from Limoges
Gaylen B Green, a wounded U S Army boy, writes his dad from a base hospital in Limoges France dated Nov 24. He details injuries to his shoulder and loss of muscle, recalls England France trains and trenches, the sector near Tadonyviller and Reims, the Chateau Thierry offensive, and hopes to be shipped home for Christmas while Arlo and Caci may return first.
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Gaylen Green
Limoges
France
A. P.O
Gaylen B. Green
J. B. Green
Randolph Street
O. SC
Arlo
Caci
Dad
England
Winchester
Liverpool
English Channel
O. Sk
Longres
Trenches
Lorraine
Tadonviller
Reims
Behieve
Chateau Thierry
Chateau ‘Thierry
Ai Fritz Hunter
War's final drive recalled by aviator McDowell
Sergt. McDowell of the Air Corps recalls the last pushes of World War I from Tour to Chateau Thierry Verdun and the Argonne forest, describing German dead, ruined concrete remnants, and the rapid advance of American forces in the closing days of the conflict.
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Sergt
Mdowele
Chester EL Medowell
Wera
McDowell
Hudson
Chateau Thiers Ry
Verdun
Chatea Thierry
Argonne Forest
Minne
Bank robbers escape with seven thousand in Chicago raid
Ghiengso December 24 bank robbers seized about $7,000 from a Dre! Roumemdal bank on Twelfth Street West. Details vary. one report says the money was for transit to Union Trust, another says a messenger arrived with $280 after the theft. Employees note a confessed plan. five bandits, some around age 50, held staff at gunpoint and locked them in a basement before fleeing. A separate incident at a Cottage Grove Ave shoe store yielded $400. In Melbourne, Victoria, lawmakers require origin markings on goods to curb German imports with penalties for mislabeling.
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Union Trust Company
Summit State Bank
Argo State Bank
Halduns
Tharry Schoene
Celin Johmson
Andrew Dressel
Baniits
New York Ave
Cottage Grove Avenue
Death of Hero Described by His Comrades
An account from comrades recounts Kenneth Renan’s death near the front during World War I. The report notes his brave actions, his injuries from machine gun fire, and his death on September 24 as fellow soldiers describe his conduct and the impact on the unit. A tribute from Captain Tanthio Opportantly and the company’s officers honors Renan’s service and the emotional response of his platoon.
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Willey
Serer
Jon J
Renan
Pete
St. Milaeus
Jofous
Remnetl
Heston
Oyer
Waterina
Chateau Thierry
Kennet
Kenneth
Tanthio
Beneeth
Wien
Andy
Asplain of
Waterloo Soldier Honors War Aid and Armistice Hopes
Corporal Chartes Legomengs, 18, serving in Hakery Company No. 227 AI, writes from France praising his hometown efforts for the war and expressing pride in the armistice. He notes German officers using underground homes, a close machine landing near the front, and cheerful celebrations among French and American troops. He says he looks forward to peace, enjoys a football game, and helps bake bread for the soldiers.
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Waterloo
France
Sunny France Letters From a Soldier Weak with Homesickness
A wartime note from Louis G Carpenter describes delays returning home from Prince Nov. 27. He voices longing for home, mentions harsh rain, ruined towns, crowded room with no windows, and scarce furnishings left by Germans. He notes work prolonging stay and hopes to be home before February if possible.
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Carpenter
Minvite
Louis G Carpenter
Third Corps
Artillery Park
Prince
France
Fox
Riches of Berlin En... German family wealth report
Figures compiled by Frankfurter Nachrichten indicate the Prussian royal family holds estates and valuables valued at about 66 000 marks. The report cites Basel, Tee, and Ure of property as elements in the wealth estimate.
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Basel
Frankfort
Nachrichten
100 WOUNDED ON TRANSPORT THAT ARRIVES AT N Y
Reported by the Associated Press the transport ships arrive in New York with 100 wounded among the oversea Army forces. The list details unit, division, and casualty figures, including artillery and infantry divisions, and notes the presence of wounded officers and sailors among the ship’s disciplined crew.
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N.Y
New York
Bee
Mia Cadiieers
Tb Aivisiom
Pany
Reine Dealing
Tromp Armainans
Misessipi
France
Tio
Mien
Wilson’s visit to London parade outlines tomorrow
Unclear text describes preparations for President Wilson’s visit to London with elaborate decorations planned for official buildings. Referencing arches, portals, and royal symbols, the account notes ceremonial routes and a grand display as leaders stage events amid a formal state visit.
West High HI Y Club Organized Elects Verne Jay President
West High forms HI Y club with Verne Jay elected president Jewell Delinsean named secretary pro tempore Glen Mastain treasurer. Membership contest pits West and East highs. Captain of East High Lab challenges West. Superintendent Takith and Principal Be At oversee events. local officials attend.
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West High
Verne Jay 1S
Wie
West High Hi-Y Club
Verne Day
Prejdant
Jewell Delinsean
Vier
Glen Mastain
Saecerary
Dee Bare
Cape Tain
East High Lab
Wnaigh
Verne Jay
West High Elub
Caplain
Mrs Piper Under Guard To Block Possible Death
A fragmented report describes Mrs Piper placed under guard amid concerns of self-harm. It mentions authorities, disputed actions, and awaited decisions as medical and legal steps unfold. The text references Mrs Baer, Adwerietta, and others in a chaotic transcript of events.
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Mrs. Piper
United Kingdom workers press for 48-hour week
The National Workers’ Federation presses for a four seven hour week amid debates among British engineering and shipbuilding unions and employers. Delegates argue a 47-hour week is a fair target, while the government faces pressure to readjust labor conditions.
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Thy
Hatha
Petrograd Food Shortage Deepens, Neutrals Say
Neutrals arriving in Paris report worsening food shortages in Petrograd as factions struggle toward a common goal. They note foreigners suffer most as neutral agents withdraw and caretakers in embassies face funding troubles and access issues amid the unrest.
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Paris
Petrograd
Ambeseles
Sinn Feiners Victory in Dublin Elects John Mar Seiler
Sinn Fein wins by wide margin as Dublin University professor John Mar Seiler is reelected representative in Parliament. Prof Conway trails, MacNeill previously tied to rebellion is sentenced but released by government authorities. Also notes German submarine U-157 sighting near Trondheim and delivery issues.
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Sinn Feiners
Dublin
Parliament
Trondhjem
Perre Arsueiaved
Sinn Fein
John Mar Seiler
Dublin University
I Ry
Fintgh Canvass Completes Third Ward Report Briefly
Yited Cross rollcall in the Third ward Waterloo is complete. Mrs Louis Frayk received a coonpone report with over $3. Members canvassed every house and business. The committee included William Forbes Jonis Larson EL Fay and Hoos Bruner. The ward shows membership nearly double last year and Mrs Frank urged earnest cooperation to finish the campaign.
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Wararloo
Sporle
Louis Frayk
Cidique Lows Dairy
Bacome
Rad Crass
William Forbes
Jonis Larson
EL Fay
Hoos Bruner
Howess
Satarcay
Moyday
Waterloo
Frank
Evasive Answers in Socialist Spy Trials Rouse Judge Landis
Judge Landis grew impatient with evasive testimony at the trial of Congresswoman-elect V. L. Berger of Milwaukee and four Socialist leaders charged with conspiring to violate the espionage act. He warned witnesses to answer or stop wasting time while prosecutors questioned defendants and other jailed Socialists about draft registration and alleged conversions.
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Landis
Chicago
Ler
Luindis
Congressinat-eject
VL. Berger
Milwanukee
Duden Landis
J. Louis Engdoh
American Socialist
Wehall
Fleming
Paderewski Lands at Copenhagen to Aid Polish Regime
Paderewski arrives in Copenhagen aboard a British cruiser, heading to Danzig with Col Wade on board, amid reports the mission is to form a Polish government under entente protection. He carries a power of attorney for Polish committees in the United States. Army officer Bucklew dismissed for misusing civilian donations at Camp Funston.
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Presa
Copenhagen
Jan Paderewski
waTk
Danzig
Outset
Poland
Baltic
M. Paterewski
Col. Wade
Berlingske Tidende
Paderewski
M. Paderewski
New York
England
United States
Ington
D. C
Sam R Bucklew
Camp Funston
Kansas
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