New Aid to Wounded and War News From Europe
Reports from Paris describe a new electro vibrateur device by Professor Bergonie that uses a magnet and an alternating current to vibrate embedded metal fragments for precise wound incision. Vancouver Island reports 115 aliens moved from mines to international camps as strikebreakers return to work. Italian espionage cases unfold with a Berlin dentist’s assistant delivering plans and payments. Women in Italy begin replacing men in public services. Paris features a cartoon on Francis Joseph. Australian casualties reach 1,919 at Gallipoli. Berlin reports horse racing resumes with crowds and betting limited. Britain discharges over 2,000 unfit for service with modest pensions. Canadian casualties on Thursday total 66 killed, 132 wounded, 102 missing. British lists show heavy losses with two officers killed including Lt. Coke and VC winner Major Mackenzie.
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Bordeaux University
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Militia Department
English Baronets Created Three Centuries Ago
The British baronetcy, hereditary knighthood created in 1611 to raise funds for Ulster suppression, began with 18 baronets led by Sir Nicholas Bacon. It inspired Charles I to establish the Nova Scotia order in 1625 to fund colonization, shaping England’s maritime presence and colonial future amid criticism of mercenary motives.
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Tosh
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Acadie
Robert Gordon
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Acadia
St. Francis Blundell
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Order of Baroneta
Arthur Conan Doyle Birthday Tribute And War View
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle turns fifty six on May twenty two and is celebrated for his mockery of German might in war time. He praises British and French soldiers detailing their training and courage while arguing the Kaiser's army is formidable but inferior to Allied forces in skill and leadership.
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Germany
Hoppegarten
United States
Archibald
A. Conan Doyle
Sherdock Holmes
Arthur Conan Dosie
Sherlock Holmes
Arthur
Himsel
Sir Arthur
Becker Condemned for Second Time to Die
Ossinning New York May 26 Charles Becker former lieutenant in the New York police will not appeal the court of appeals decision that he must die for complicity in Herman Rosenthal's murder He faces execution within six weeks unless stayed by US Supreme Court appeal or executive clemency He shows no emotion and says he will not seek mercy He wants the process ended and focuses on his wife and family as guards and priests offer counsel Becker plans no appeal to Governor Whitman despite counsel saying so His health remains fine and he leads other condemned men in exercises at Sing Sing while awaiting the final verdict
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N. Y
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Court of Appeals
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New York
Becker
Supreme Court of the United States
Whitman
Sing Sing
United States Supreme Court
Johnson
Charlie
Hans Schmidt
Shillitont
Feam
William E. Cashim
Father Cashin
Lilly Rosenberg
Louis
Death House
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Martin T. Manton
Bronx County Court House
Mr. Manton
Albany
Wilson urges private capital to fund transport links across Americas
President Wilson in a Pan-American Financial Conference address calls for private capital to build physical means of communication between American nations. He warns government must step in if private funds fail, insisting intercontinental trade hinges on ships, routes, and vehicles. He stresses direct contact fosters understanding and stronger regional bonds.
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Pan-American Financial Conference
Wilson
Americas
Meaning and History of the U S Flag and Related Questions
The text discusses the origins of the U S flag from 1777 and 1795 acts, star placement, and current flag design. It asks about amendments, Doniphan's Men, the term sixteen to one in currency, Washington's role, and requests statistics on army, militia, and naval ranks, plus current U S military strength and comparisons.
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