Poincare Praises Britain At George Sixth Feast
Paris notes recount President Poincare’s toast to Britain at a king’s dinner, lauding the 1904 accord and wartime unity. He lauds British army and navy efforts, pledges a united future, and links prewar friendship to a lasting alliance as King George thanks France for shared hardship and victory.
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Poincare
Britain
George
Paris
Elysee Palace
Great Britain
France
Poinware
Maréchal- Foch
Law and Order Party of Russia Appeals to Local Defense Society
A telegram to J. E. Dempster chairman of the local vigilance corps from Charles Stew art of the American Defense society urges immediate action. It states Russia should have representation at the peace conference to counter Germany and calls for a meeting and a resolution to forward to President Wilson. Dempster did not know if the local group would act.
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Law and Order Party of Russia
J. E. Dempster
Vigilance Corps
Charles Stew
Art
The
American Defense Society
Party of Law and Order In
Russia
Germany
Sily
Wilson
Dempster
Military training camp open to civilians at Camp Zachary Taylor
The War Department authorized Camp Pershing to open at Camp Zachary Taylor Kentucky on Monday for a limited period to educate civilians in military affairs. The voluntary program costs $30 and runs January 1 to January 18, limited to 506 attendees. Editors bankers lawyers and business leaders are urged to attend and influence public opinion.
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H. A. W. Mullan
Military Training Camps’ Association
Camp Pershing
War Department
Camp Zachary
Taylor
Plattsburg
Brain fever follows influenza pneumonia in child
A child 1-2 years old, youngest of Mr and Mrs Louis Nass of Millerdute, fell ill with flu and pneumonia. Pneumonia seemed treated, but brain fever then developed, leaving doctors with little hope for recovery. The patient is identified as Robert.
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Louis Nass
Millerdute
Robert
Boltm an promoted to lieutenant in 11th supply train
A. H. Bollman, formerly with Falan Bollman and now with Falan Pleming, has been promoted to lieutenant. He serves with the eleventh supply train at Camp Meade, Maryland. Next term of night school opens December 2. Telephone 215 or visit College of Commerce for details.
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A. H. Bollman
Falan-Bollman
Falan-Pleming Company
Waterloo
Lieut. Bollman
Camp Meade
College of Commerce
Entente eyes surrender demand and front gains reported
London reports the allies will demand Holland surrender the former German emperor while advance guards reach the Belgian frontier with over 1400 captured German guns. In Washington, Gen March says 10030 officers and men head home. Berlin notes births fall short of deaths by 15397 in the year. Weather hampers war stamp sales. service league urges purchases tomorrow.
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Associated Press
London
Holland
Germany
Daily Express
Echo and
Stavelot
Elizabeth
N. J.t
Washington, D. C
March
Berlin
Increased Street Car Fares in Massachusetts
Springfield Republican reports New England transit boards raise street car, subway and elevated fares from seven to eight cents after four months of operation. The Bay State company seeks ten cents and plans to discontinue over 100 miles of lines, narrowing trolley travel for eastern Massachusetts riders and pupils.
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Springfield Republican
Bay State Company
Massachusetts
New Garrison Ration For Americans In Europe
AP dispatch from Tours reports the Armistice impact on U S soldiers in Europe with a new garrison ration for over 2 million men. 15 million pounds of Argentine canned beef arrived last week and frozen beef stocks total 20.9 million pounds. Boneless beef shipping increased efficiency by 40 percent in tonnage and 50 percent in car movement, boosting French cold storage capacity by 150 percent. Bread now uses a sponge process cutting yeast needs to one fifth, and candy for the troops is imported from the United States rather than produced in France.
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Europe
Germany
Quartermaster’s Department
France
United States
Waterloo War Work Campaign Ends Next Week
Officials of the Service League announce the United War Work drive in Waterloo will end next week regardless of progress. For two weeks volunteers have issued appeals and canvassed the city, but the $74,000 quota remains far short.
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United War Work
Waterloo
Service League
Waterloo Faces New Setback in War Drive
Waterloo records another setback as officials report failure to meet government quotas. M N Bannan of the Service League warns further plans may be fruitless despite public efforts. locals question if the drive can continue.
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Waterloo
M. N. Bannan
Service League
Ita
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Ir Moore
American Quartermaster Corps
ESTEY
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Wellington
Haynes Bros
Stroebel Music House
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F. E. McStay
Bic
Liberty Bacon Family
Black Hawk
Swift's
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Golors
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