World War I Happenings In Brief From U S War News
A running sea battle between an American liner and a German U-boat near the Irish Sea is reported as 85 shots were fired. Nations weigh financial controls on German assets in the Americas while U S guards join French actions at Verdun. Multiple war updates touch on draft exemptions, Pershing’s return to Paris, espionage arrests, labor strikes, and political shifts across the United States and Europe.
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Irish Sea
United States Navy
J. H. Bruce
Atlantic
Pershing
France
Paris
Verdun
Petain
Washington Eyes Peace Address As War Debate Rages
President Wilson may address Congress on peace while responding to Pope Benedict proposals. Col Carl Reichhmann denied warning of civil war if draft law fails to spur troops to France. Henry Garfield warned government will use all means to pass coal price benefits to consumers. Treasury chief McAdoo announced a $100 million Russia credit, totaling $275 million. Senate rejected La Follette amendment to raise more tax on individuals. Anthracite prices fixed from $4 to $5 per ton with limited miner profit. Redfield rebuked Van Dyke for urging support of peace resolution. Flat feet note in army regs questioned by Crowder.
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Wilson
Congress
Pope Benedict
Washington
Carl Reichhmann
Senate
Washingtoon
France
Henry A. Garfield
A. Garfield
Williams College
Buffalo
European War News From Riga and The Baltic
War bulletin reports Riga possibly fallen to German forces as rumors spread from Washington. Leyland Mner Devonla sank, likely by a submarine with eleven killed and thirteen injured at Dover. British losses total 14,248 with 2,873 dead. French attack on the Menee front. Hill 804 and fortifications captured. Italians reported advancing with over 16,000 prisoners. Austrians retreat from Trieste as casualties mount.
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Dover
Kent County
England
Women Must Make Study of Clothes
An English paper celebrates American fashion independence but notes no real break from Paris. War reshapes demand, urging American women to study wardrobes, select from diverse imports, and craft a distinct sartorial style. Readers urged to act as arbiters of their own fashion fate amid wartime changes.
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New York
Paris
France
America
Parla
Frock and Georgette Designs Labeled Portable For Winter Wear
A fragmented note describes an All-Geacon Frock in Georgette and chiffon marketed as portable for winter wear. The item is touted as sheer yet sturdy, suited for warm days, with references to Taaby and geometric considerations in fabric choices.
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Wwenr
Sunday Morning at Home and the Morning Outing
A 1917 vignette follows Helen as she pleads for Warren to enjoy a rare Sunday outing. She dresses, frets over his sleep and meals, and hurries to coordinate with friends for a club excursion, only to rush back to keep Warren company when the plans threaten to pull her away again. The piece contrasts her longing for freedom with Warren’s need for rest.
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Helen
Warren
Dora
Dewar
Sweetheart
Walt
Stevenses
Fieldbrook Club
Meldbrook
Mrs. Stevens
Hightieth Street
Mr. Stevens
Long Beach
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Teutonic War News
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South America
Wyoming
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
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Crimp
Greene
Charlotte
Stephen G. Porter
Pittsburgh
Ie House
Tripp
Muskegon
Mich
People's Milling Company
United States
Holland
James Parker
Southern Department
Columbus
N. M
Orlando A. Somers
Kokomo
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Twenty-fourth United States Infantry
Houston
Tex
J. W. Mattes
Second Winds Field Artillery
LW. W
Cleveland
West Side
George A. Carpenter
Chicago
Adolph Germer
Socialist Party
Carpenter
Germer
United States Grand Jury
Ohio
Defense Council
B. D. ‘Whitelaw
St. Louis
Bert: Branley
Atx
House
Texas Senate
James E. Ferguson
Texas
William P. Hobby
Ferguson
Washoe
Anaconda
Mont
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
George Michaelis
London
Amsterdam
Reichstag
Releastag
Barcelona
Spain
McAdoo
Russia
la Follette
Senate Finance Committee
William C. Redfield
J. B. van Dyke
East Orange
N. J
Renfield
Marshal Crowder
Army
Riga
T’etrograad
Hindenburg
Baltic
Leyland
Line
Menee
Ayo‘court Wood
Dead Man's Hill
Parla War Office
Camard Wood
Haucopit Wood
Bethincourt
Rome
Trieste
China
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Galicia
Madrid
First Empire
Mme. Tallien
Roumania
Rose Bertini
Marie Antoinette
Marie
Louis XV
Chine
Italy
Vosges
George Washington
General Lafayette
Republi
McClui Brr Mer Wytnestss Ve. Newapae
Helen and
Mabel Herbert Urner
McClure
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