German Air Attacks and War Critique in Editorial
The piece condemns German air raids on London, Paris and Cologne, noting civilian casualties and alleged German barbarity. It contrasts Allied restraint on religious sites and hospitals with German aggression, urging punishment for disloyal statements by Washington lawmakers. It also contrasts U S homefront effort with political talk deemed disloyal.
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London
Paris
Cologne
Huns
Red Cross
France
President Wilson voices faith at church anniversary
President Wilson, addressing a church anniversary, declares there is striking evidence that Christ rules the hearts of men as 20 nations fight evil, while forces of evil echo Gott mit uns.
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Wilson
American boys in France show Kaiser a sample of resolve
Dispatch from the front reports American troops in France displaying readiness and determination. The message emphasizes that what the Kaiser has witnessed is only a glimpse of the vast and eager force ready to follow.
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France
the Kaiser
Eddie Rickenbacher Becomes Airman in France Seeks Fifth Kill
California dare-devil Eddie Rickenbacher has joined the air forces in France and recently shot down his fifth enemy airman. The ace relies on a field glass to observe battles while the Kaiser’s forces come under threat from multiple American dare devils.
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Eddie Rickenbacher
California
France
Kaiser
Infantry Belts Give Americans Rifleman Edge in War
The American Expeditionary Forces carry 200 rounds in light canvas belts and bandoleers, while German troops hold 120 rounds with 30 in a knapsack. American webb belts resist rain and heat. 12 pounds is the weight of 200 rounds. The Spring Field rifle yields 23 aimed shots per minute, hip firing reaches 40, and the new United States Model 1917 performs even better.
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War Department
France
Freight Traffic Committee Formed For Western Railroads
Beginning June 1 freight matters for the federal controlled railroads in California Nevada Utah Arizona and New Mexico west of Albuquerque and Deming will be handled by a three member San Francisco District Freight Traffic Committee chaired by A C Johnson of the Western Regional Traffic Committee in Chicago.
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California
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Albuquerque and
Deming
San Francisco
A. C. Johnson
Chicago
Outwitting the Hun Spins and False Downings Explained
A WWI pilot chases an enemy aircraft and believes he has shot it down as it spins. At lower altitudes the opponent retrieves from the spin and continues to fly, revealing a misread kill and a successful escape under fire.
Men Who Leave Country to Evade Military Service
The department of justice says men of selective service age who depart the United States to dodge duty will face trial on selective service act violations when they return, even after the war. Authorities have information enabling complete lists of those who left to avoid service.
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United States
Department of Justice
Department
Notice of Forfeiture on Quality Group Placer Claims
Barstow San Antonio Oil Co. warns I. J. Norris that expenditures totaling $24 100 were spent on labor improvements and protection of the Quality Group placer mining claims in Barstow District San Bernardino CA. If Norris does not contribute his share within 90 days after publication, his interest in the claims may be forfeited to Hogan and Barstow-San Antonio Oil Co. locator M F Hogan via section 2624. The notice runs May 30 to July 25.
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I. J. Norris
Barstow-San Antonio Oil Co
M. F. Hogan
Barstow
County of
San Bernardino
State of California
Barstow Mining District
County Recorder’s Office
Cal
United States
H. F. Perre
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Wilmott, Smith
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U. S
Desert
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H. E. Harris
H. H. Weir
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