Deportation of Belgian Men in Train Raid Details
Eyewitness account describes German ordered deportation from Nieuve le district near Brussels. Men aged 18 to 55 surrounded, marched in ranks with railway staff, women and children weeping as soldiers forced them into 82 train carriages. Many traveled without food or warm clothes, some aiding deportees. Guards dispersed crowds, rain fell as the train filled with about a thousand men by noon.
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Viscount Davignon
Kellan Mine
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Brussels
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Tincheon
Nievelles
Water power growth on national forest lands rises in 1916 report
Henry S. Graves reports 20 new water power projects began operation in fiscal year 1916 on national forest land, up 184 percent from 1915. Forty-two percent of U S developed water power uses forest lands, with California leading in permits and operation. Alaska shows rising local interest, while a Senate inquiry notes growing concentration of power control among major companies and rising western development.
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National Forest
Mr. Graves
Rocky Mountain
California
Alaska
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Graves
South Atlantic
Oregon
Washington
Christmas at White House celebrates holidays in Washington
President Wilson plans to remain in Washington for Christmas and avoid travel. This marks the second Christmas in office spent at the White House after earlier traditions. The public and express services report heavy gift deliveries to the president and his family while many invitations to travel are declined in light of ongoing peace efforts.
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Wilson
White House
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Christian
Misa
Executive
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Hot Springs
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Germany
Snowy Week Ahead Forecast From Weather Bureau
Forecasts for the week beginning Sunday from the Washington weather bureau call for generally fair conditions in the north and middle Atlantic states with snow likely today and again Thursday. Temperatures will run well below seasonal normals.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantic
Home and Household Tips on Cleaning and Potatoes
Practical guidance on household chores and cooking from a late 19th or early 20th century periodical. Advice covers furniture care, cleaning methods, and modern cleaners, plus detailed potato preparation, cooking, and serving tips with emphasis on efficiency and up to date methods.
Woman Recovers Strength with Vinal in Vermont Ad
A Waynesboro woman with prolonged illness and chest pains reports regaining vigor after taking Vinal. The testimonial claims improved appetite digestion blood strength and return to horsework after three months of inactivity. Ad promotes Vinal with local retail references and refund assurance.
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Horbaugh
Wayneshanin
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