War geography bulletin paints Spain as spy dripping country
Washington reports Herbert Corey, veteran war correspondent, says Spain is full of spies in a National Geographic Society communication. The bulletin recalls travel hurdles and police aid for travelers, notes Catalan kindness, and recounts the peculiar status of Llivia a Spanish town inside French territory with Spanish mails, taxes, and Guardia Civil post.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
Herbert Corey
Spain
Hotel Europe
Silvia
Lima
Livia
Puigcerda
Straterem
Pyrenees
France
Limvia
Guardia Civile
Lilvia
Catalonia
Seo d’Urgel
Carter
Openhanded kindness contrasted with suspicion in Limvia
A narrator recalls friendship and generosity, noting a comrade’s willingness to share even a franc. The tone contrasts widespread openhearted acts with Limvia’s wary atmosphere where confidences are betrayed and trust is fragile.
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Limvia
National Conference on War Time Economy Opens
Leaders in politics and economics gathered in New York for a two day national conference on war time economy. The Academy of Political Science and the Bureau of Municipal Research with the National Municipal League co sponsor the event. Budgets thrift and economy in public expenditures are the focus of discussions.
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New York
United States
Academy of Political Science
Bureau of Municipal Research
National Municipal League
Peace Offensive in Switzerland Draws New German Efforts
London reports German and Austrian peace propaganda aimed at neutral and Allied opinion. Berlin dispatches claim a forthcoming peace without indemnities while pressuring for a revision of the Brest-Litovsk treaty. Ludendorff is promoted as statesman to rally support amid warnings that Germany must present clear proposals through diplomatic channels or face continuing war.
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London
Germany
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Austria
Karl
Bamburger
Italy
French
Lorraine
Brent-Litovsk
Reichstag
Austria-Hungary
Bismarck
Junkers
No Strong Fight Seen for Gompers Re-election
Samuel Gompers likely to win a smooth re-election as AF of L president at the upcoming federation convention in St Paul with reduced opposition. Delegates arriving for preliminary sessions note his stance on World War I support for the government has bolstered his standing. The report mentions Canada’s 1,974 local trades union bodies at 1917 year end.
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St. Paul
Minn
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
Federation
Gompers
Labor
Canada
Bradford Brothers Die as Naval and Army Heroes
London reports a widowed mother loses three sons in wartime bravery. Lieut Commander Bradford sacrificed himself at Zee Brugge to secure landing-planks under heavy fire. Brigadier General Bradford earned the Victoria Cross at 24 before his death after a morale-boosting speech. Another son, an army lieutenant, also fell in France. Captain Bradford remains in France, honored with the Distinguished Service Order.
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London
Bradford
Zeebrugge
Mole
France
Distinguished Service Order
Symbolism and wartime timing tied to April and four
The article links U S wars beginning in April to a deeper symbolism of four as earth and God. It cites biblical references to four corners and fourfold structures in temple design, notes the four cardinal virtues in Masonry, and notes World War I enrollments on June 5, 1917 and June 6, 1918. It also mentions the five point stars on the flag and compares Greater London and Greater New York areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Earth
Solomons Temple
Isaiah
Jehovah
Israel
Judah
Seter
United State
Senior Play Tonight At Opera House With Extras
Supt Morgan denies all seats sold for senior play The Privac Secretary at the Opera House tonight Dress rehearsal showed readiness One scenic prop repainted and furniture to attract attention Afternoon reception for graduates by Mr Bennett and Mr Morgan with faculty and board guests Junior class helps serve Thursday Brown prizes awarded High school ends Friday with commencement at College Auditorium Diplomas by Supt Morgan Ten cent admission Reserve seats for graduates and public High school ends at 3 15 with teachers preparing reports and grades
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Supt. Morgan
Privac
Robert Spalding
Betwen
Bennett
Morgan
College
Earl Baker
Simeon Barich
Lillian Horn
Clara Lively
Community Notes From The Plains Area
Mrs. George Ball and son and Mrs. Charles Loomis visited Athens Friday. Mr and Mrs. Joe Hutchins hosted Port Dicken and family at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Little Smith of Pomeroy visits her parents the Buffingtons. George Ball’s family spent time with relatives in Shawnee and Gore. Esta Rankin of Millfield visits Dorothy Ball. Joe Morrison appears as The Private Secretary at the Opera House tonight.
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George Ball
Charles Loomis
Athens
Joe Hutchins
Port Dicken
Near Factory
Little Smith
Pomeroy
Zell Buffington
George
Tom Davis
Kate Jones
Joe Barstow
Roy Hawk
Alvin
Ethel
Shawnee and
Gore
Esta Rankin
Millfield
Dorothy Ball
Jim Ball
Stewart
Newark
Smith
Albany
Chaney
Glouster
Nell Shipley
Decor at Frost and Athens visitors fill the week
Local society notes show Decoration Day gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hatch at Frost, plus Mrs. Ludwick of Athens and Mrs. Mitchell of Athens visiting here. Several residents, including Private Ray McKinney, travel to Atlanta for training and return home. A Ladies Aid meeting and a social at the M. E. Church conclude the week.
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Wallace Hatch
Frost
Reta Ludwick
Frank Mitchell
Athens
Alice Bean
Nelsonville
E. G. Townsend
Margarette
Ben Smith
Logan
Ray McKinney
Smithton
W. Va
Samuel Russell
Atlanta
Georgia
McKinney
George Burk
Gertrude
Anna Burnfield
Porterfield
Joe Frost
Ladies Aid Society
Robert Brill
Pickering
Lenore Smith
M. E. Church
Draft Registration Gathers Over a Million Men
Washington reports more than 1,000,000 young men face the second wartime draft registration since the war began. All men who turned twenty one since last year’s registration must register, except those already in service. Estimates place total registrations at 1.2 million with about 750,000 likely to join the army.
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Washington
United Press
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Wm. J. Warrener
Greater London
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Ecity
Metropolitan Police
Five Boroughs
Joe Morrison
NASH
Athens County Buickompany
Uniform Bank
J. M. Foster
Columbia
Paralta
Henry B
Walthall
Mutual Screen Telegram
William Fox
Norma Talmadge
Grace Miller White
Azar
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