World War Fronts Expand Across Europe and Asia
Reports from the Meuse valley to Alsace Lorraine describe ongoing German and French clashes, Japanese ultimatums against Germany, and American neutrality concerns. Battles unfold near Pont-a-Mousson, Namur, and Haelen as fleets, air forces, and cavalry engage across Europe, with Britain, Russia, and Austria-Hungary forming a widening war landscape.
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The
Meuse
Alsace-Lorraine
Japan
Germany
Orient
Kiaochow
China
Washington
American State Department
Philippines
First grand jury summons in food price case issued
The U S Department of Justice announced a federal grand jury summons for individuals accused of raising retail food prices due to European war conditions. District Attorney Clarence Wilson filed the initial summons under Attorney General McReynolds general order. A Treasury led conference with 62 business and banking representatives, presided by Secretary McAdoo, addressed grain export, foreign exchange and shipping issues as the president declared the financial crisis had begun to pass.
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Department of Justice
Washington
Europe
Clarence Wilson
McReynolds
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Tragic Maritime Loss and Canal Opening Report
The Austrian steamer Baron Gautsch was blown up by a mine off Lus sin island near Dalmatia with 150 lives lost and 150 rescued. The Panama Canal Zone marked its opening with a US led ceremony and the Ancon became the first large vessel through, signaling canal access to ships up to 10 000 tons. The Wright Borthwick tragedy ended in multiple deaths including three children, killed by Julian Carleton, a chef, at Hillsite Wisconsin.
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Baron Gautsch
Lussin Island
Dalmatia
Panama Canal Zone
Canal
Panama
United States
Colonel Goethals
Canal Zone
Ancon
United States War Department
Frank Lloyd Wright
Oak Park
Mamah Borthwick
E. H. Cheney
Ill
Julian Carleton
Wright
French and German Tactics Clash in War Forecast Analysis
A detailed comparison of French and German military systems weighs German emphasis on rapid outflanking and offense against French preference for varied, layered formations. The piece notes Germany outnumbers France but France holds advantages in artillery and aviation, while both nations showcase strong mobilization and discipline.
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French Republic
German Empire
France
Germany
Col. de Grandmaison
Luxemburg
Cirey
Nether Millstone
Child reveals cruel housework practice at friend's home
The story recalls Lillian Cook visiting a friend's house where the family does its own chores. She confides to her mother that the arrangement is dreadful and describes their use of their own grandmother as a cook, shocking the child and prompting concern.
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Lillian
Harper's Magazine
The Moon Inhabitants Prompt A Clever Joke
A father answers his child questions about astronomy saying people live on the moon and are far more numerous than on Earth. The boy then asks why they are not crowded at half moon, prompting a witty reply.
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Johnny
Half Moon
Spokane Time Change Debate Prompts Evening Hour Gain
Spokane officials consider shifting from Pacific to Mountain Time to extend evening hours. The editor suggests an earlier morning rise could yield the same benefit without upheaval, noting the public would gain an hour of daylight in the garden and recreation.
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Spokane
Tacoma News
Postum touted as coffee substitute in health ad
An advertisement claims Postum cures harms from coffee by replacing caffeine with wheat and malts. Testimonials assert headaches, insomnia, and indigestion vanish after switching to Postum, with prices listed for Regular and Instant forms and a plug for “The Road to Wellville.”
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Postum
A Philaman
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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