Belgians Lead World Relief Drive for Belgium
The first complete report on the Belgium relief commission shows fifty million dollars raised and disbursed in eight months. Of this, fifteen million came from Americans and British and Belgian sources. Over half of benevolence funding comes from Belgians abroad and in Belgium, while American support provided the foundation and moral prestige enabling concessions from belligerent governments. Destitution rose from one to nearly three million as the need expands faster than resources. The commission details provisioning, cash relief, and care for the destitute, with a vast network of local and federal committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission For Relief of
Belgium
United States
British Empire
Commission
Fis
Herbert C. Hooter
America
Comite National
Batteries Fire in the Trentino Alps Warfront Tour
Chronicle of London reports a visit to the Italian front at Rocca Pietora Agordo valley Sept 2. A trench battle on Col di Lana shows Italian artillery blasting Austrian positions with hidden observation posts, remote shells, and dangerous silence. The piece contrasts modern artillery warfare with traditional rifle combat and notes the unseen, high angle fire shaping the trench war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle of London
Trentino
Rocca Pietora
Agordo Valley
Col di Lana
Pieve de Livinallongo
Livinallongo
The
Daily
Trentino Alps
Flanders
Dardanelles
Swiss thank French for return of aviator Gilbert
Eugene Gilbert the French aviator, who escaped internment, arrived in Berne escorted by Captain Dufour of the Swiss army. He was welcomed by Swiss staff and informed he is considered an officer interned without honor. Gilbert arrived at Hosenthal for internment anew as Swiss newspapers praised the French decision. Dr Lardy thanked War Minister Millerand for the courteous act. The letter withdrawing his sword of honor was opened hours before the escape but the general staff says he had not been released from his word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Gilbert
Switzerland
Berne
Dufour
Gilbert
Hospenthal
Lardy
France
Millerand
Jeftan
Army
General Staff
Belgium to observe Washington's birthday as aid gesture
Belgians plan to honor Washington's birthday as a national holiday if freed from invader rule. The relief commission reports Belgian provinces discussed the move, with Hodamovt officials issuing a proclamation praising the United States for wartime aid and trade friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Washington
Albert
United States
Commission For Relief In
Hodamovt
Wwe
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Post Office
Alps
Col di Liana
Cherz
Atse
New York
Monnday
Messaline 'Walsts
Broad Street
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