War aim is victory urged by Gordon Highlanders chaplain
Major Loughlin Maclean Watt of the Gordon Highlanders and the Black Watch told a Boston City Club luncheon that victory is the war aim for all who love liberty. He warned that delay risks America’s power and freedom, urging active support for the war effort and rejection of heresies that could lead to failure tomorrow.
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Major Loughlin Maclean Watt
Gordon Highlanders
Black Watch
Boston
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Frozen fish dealers arrange for profits for 1918 pack
Representatives of the frozen fish industry met with the food administration to discuss profit levels for their 1918 pack. The meeting drew delegates from Maine Massachusetts New York New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois and Missouri.
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Washington
Food Administration
Maine
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Missouri
Remember Washingtons army at Valley Forge
A wartime bond drive quote emphasizes support for soldiers, linking loyalty to comfort for troops overseas and the home front effort. The message highlights patriotism and mobilizes public financial backing for the war.
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Washington
Valley Forge
Install The Ediphone to Catch Up or Start Tomorrow
The message urges use of the extra hour to install The Ediphone and either catch up on today’s dictation or begin work for tomorrow. It frames the time as an opportunity to gain productivity by prioritizing dictation tasks.
Roping in Husbands at Devens
April 10 at Camp Devens the divisional bayonet school went “over the top” in realistic form for Colonel Paul Azan head of the French military mission in the United States. He toured the divisional schools commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Edward Croft during the visit.
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Camp Devens
Paul Azan
United States
Edward Croft
Bayonet drill spectacle signals camp Devens readiness
Camp Devens showcases bayonet work supervised by Captain Goodday and Sergeant Major Dawson with Canadian forces. 304th infantry conducts combat maneuvers near Hell Pond while platoon command school under Captain Amann trains alertness. Camp notes warn officers to guard soldiers from fortune hunting women. total camp deaths reach sixty nine.
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Camp Devens
R. L. H. Goodday
C.S. M. Dawson
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304Th Regiment
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Metsler Sues Van Horn for 28515 Over Introduction Fee
Curtis G. Metsler sues Isaac Van Horn in Boston for 28515 claiming a contract to introduce Van Horn to a New York bond firm. Both men are Boston natives. Case set in equity motion session of the Superior Court as Metsler moves for default for Van Horn's failure to answer interrogatories.
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Isaac van Tiorn
van Horn
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Superior Court
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Liberty Bond Appeal for the War Fund
Citizens are urged to contribute to a Liberty Bond drive supporting national security and the war effort. The message calls for collective sacrifice to uphold democratic ideals and safeguard the nation against aggression.
12000 More For Drafts In April 26 Call
Washington reports that about 12000 additional selectees in roughly 75 trades will be summoned to training camps starting April 26, joining a prior 150000 mobilized. The call may rise to 15000 or more. volunteers will be preferred but boards will induct if needed. Reports due about April 29.
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Washington
Crowder
General Crowder
Discharge of Brigadier General Pesche from U S Army
Washington April 10 Brigadier General Frederick KH Pesche Minnesota German born officer commanding a brigade of the 34th National Guard division at Camp Cody New Mexico is discharged from federal service. Official cause is failure to maintain his command efficiently though no act of disloyalty is charged. War Department aims to remove a high ranking officer lacking zeal and enterprise for combat readiness.
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Washington
Frederick KH. Pesche
Minnesota
34Th National Guard
Camp Cody
New Mexico
War Department
Cambridge Banishes Picture of Hamburg
The last vestige of German culture in Cambridge City Hall was removed after a park board meeting. A framed photo of the Alster basins in Hamburg, on display in the park office for more than 25 years, was turned to the wall and then taken down.
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Cambridge
Park Board
Hamburg
Every man's worth is being tried today in America
A patriotic call urges loyalty to Government Liberty Freedom and Justice, insisting everyone choose sides and stand as Americans who are loyal and true. The message emphasizes unity and steadfast allegiance to national values.
Russians Face Famine Amid Transport Breakdowns
Moscow reports famine fear as Brukhanoff cites grain plenty in Siberia and Don region but transportation disarray blocks exports. He notes only 15 to 20 million poods available monthly versus 25 million needed for a semi hunger ration and 1000 of 4000 locomotives out of service after the German advance.
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Moscow
Associated Press
M. Brukhanoff
National Food Department
Council of Soldiers’ and Workmen’s Deputies
Siberia
Caucasus
Don
Russia
Rescue of Detroit Man From Lynch Mob
Gustav Knopf a Detroit mechanic narrowly escaped lynching last night and is in county jail custody after being rescued from a crowd at a local factory. Authorities say he made seditious utterances as he was dragged toward a rope suspended from a beam by workers.
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Detroit
Mich
Gustav Knopf
Russian Indicted for Violating Spy Act
New York April 10. Onofray Makarenko a Russian was indicted today by a federal grand jury charged with violating the espionage act for allegedly trying to induce Russians in the United States to oppose the war. He was arrested at Hastings on the Hudson where he worked in a factory.
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New York
Onofray Makarenko
Hastingson-the-Hudson
Barber Promises Home Remedy for Gray Hair Color
In New York City barber A F O'Brien endorses a home hair dye Orlex powder selling for 25 cents. Each box promises quick black brown or light brown results with full directions and a $100 gold bond guarantee against harmful metals and odors. The ad claims the powder does not rub off or leave hair sticky and makes gray hair look twenty years younger.
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A. F. O’brien
New York City
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