Masaryk in Washington Aids Slavic National Council
Professor Masaryk, former Austrian parliament member and Bohemian patriot, is in Washington meeting with the Czecho-Slovak national council as he prepares a nation-wide tour to rally Austrian subjects in America. He advocates uniting Slavic peoples to resist German dominance and to push for independent Bohemia, Jugoslavia, Poland, and Roumania, with Allied support.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
T. G. Masaryk
America
Hohenzollern
Sabath
Illinois
Austria- Hungary
Masaryk
Parliamnt
Vienna
Tgosnia
Herzegoging
Belgrade
Austria
Witmatim
Serbia
Pashitch
Count Terchtold
Fashiten
Count Berchtold
Berlin
Ian
Italy
France
Paris
Russia
Prague
Europe
Bohemia
Adriatic
Danube
Montenegro
Poland
Roumania
Hungary
Jugoslavia
Gagdad
Tdem
Moyle
Jugoslava Tsi
Corfu
Jugoslav
Masaryk Au
Ceaso
Seydler
Croatia
Germany
Cntry
Budapest
Constantinople
Warsaw
Kiev
Odessa
Black Sea
Trebiz
Bulgaria
Europa
England
A Line o' Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs Bird Song
A fragmentary verse reflects on pessimism and the bird’s song amid world sorrow. The speaker notes the bird would persist in song to keep alive the note of music despite human misery.
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John Kendrick Bangs
Breakfast Table Musings From a War-Tone Era
A jumble of witty quips and social observations ranging from weather and summer romance to politics and industry. The piece lampoons wartime talk, aviation, Hawaii’s status, and fashion while tossing in jokes about peanut flour, ukuleles, and moths in furs. It nods to Roosevelt Taft, an express merger, and the home front industry.
Funeral Rumor From Washington Stag Mockery
A satirical piece from the Washington Stag mocks the Hindenburg tragedy with repeated refrain Oh Hindenburg and a punchy plea for success after failure, reflecting wartime-era humor and public speculation.
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Hindenburg
Washington Stag
Foch’s Flexible War Strategy Faces German Drive
The article contrasts Ferdinand Foch with the German staff, praising Foch for keeping a mobile, shifting line while allowing the Germans to force decisive battles. It notes Hindenburg’s advantage, the impending arrival of American forces, and the belief that the tide will turn when Foch decides the turning point, preserving manpower.
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Ferdinand Foch
Foch
Hindenburg
Marne
1914
Verdun
Baseball Behind the Lines in War Ethic Contrast
The article contrasts German and Allied views of war ethics, noting Americans and British apply sportslike fair play to combat. It argues Allies treat war as a game with rules, teamwork, and fair play, while Germans act as fanatical followers of the Kaiser, lacking fair competition.
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Bowie
Germany
Marne
Verdun
Bace
Sinn Fein isolation contrasted with world cooperation stance
The piece denounces Sinn Fein as self-centered and argues for universal aid and cooperation. It highlights Irish diaspora support for world peace, praises allied volunteers, and claims U.S. wartime ethics, while noting Sinn Fein leaders were arrested and labeled duplicitous. The author asserts sharing gains strengthens national integrity.
After the School Board Signs of control over the school department
Editorial notes indicate the city’s leaders seek to extend influence over the school department. The piece warns that the chief executive and his affiliations are linked to upcoming changes, suggesting a deeper motive beyond surface aims.
Working Youth and the Case for Proper Summer Labor
The piece argues that youths over fourteen benefit from a moderate daily labor amount during summer. It warns against overwork and shameless drivers, while asserting that disciplined work promotes health and mental sharpness, countering idleness as a risk to character.
Jewish Race and Allies Urge Aid as Bridgeport Sends Nurses
Rabbi Isaac Alcalay and Rabbi William Wittenstein push Allied war aims and Jewish unity while Bridgeport plans to enlist about 12 of its 20 local graduate nurses for June Red Cross service. The piece notes a national quota of 459 nurses for Connecticut and outlines hospital and training needs amid war shortages.
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Isaac Alcalay
Rabin
Serbia
M. Hla
Fiabbi Alalay
Royal High Commission
Alalay
Red Cross
Rabbi Alalay
Rabb William Wittenstein
Rabbi Svittenstein
Yingish
Palestine
Stepney
Alenly
Pinai Verith
Bridgenart
Tiridgenart
Council of Jewish Women
Jewish Agriculturau and Industrial Aid Society
Women's Auxiliary
Childen
Bridgeport
New Haven County
Ateney Charles H. Shapiro
Gripork
Rabbi 4Ealy
United States
Connecticut
United States Service
B. EB. Bennyman
Canada
Tridgeport Alreas
Banks Lost Big Opportunity to Back Bridgeport Industry
Banks and banking houses in Bridgeport lost millions by not stepping in to finance expanding war related industries. Local financiers claim loans tied to government contracts would have yielded 6 percent, instead of transferring funds to New York for financing. The war finance bill now largely blocks further Bridgeport banker involvement in these large ventures.
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Philadelphia
New York
Samuel W. Vaeuchain
Taldwin Locomotive Works
Ordnance
Council of National Defense
Bridgeport
Congress
Muveritis
Europe
Rounires
Fmunei
Valutes de Phebe
Estendeel
Ios
Telegraphy Classes Teach Dots And Dashes In Bridgeport
Enthusiastic Bridgeport youths enroll in telegraphy classes offered by a Federal government through a State Trade school. Instructors E B F Da and J F E Herdman bring years of telegraph experience from newspaper offices. Students meet two hours nightly, three times a week, gaining a solid start in telegraphy with ample practice.
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Bridgeport
Bridgepo
E. BF. da
J. FE. Herdman
Offic Os Bridgeport
Republican renomination rumor in Fairlie county race
Live political gossip notes Simeon Pease likely to be renominated by Fairlie county Republicans as Sheriff Peas, acting awkwardly toward the machine, regains influence. Mayor Wilson may review city departments at the board of aldermen meeting tonight. Ballard plans Republican primaries June 1 and a city convention, with Ballard the machine’s key figure.
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Simeon Pease
Fairlie County
Sherif Peas
Machina Nek
Simeon
Wilson
Aldmen Taniaht
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