War economy and Allied victory outlook in short term
Henry Clews surveys the Allied position, arguing only a decisive Allied victory can break Prussian power and urging continued war financing, government control of industry and railroads, rising wheat output, and a stabilized stock market as the nation mobilizes for total war. He notes better labor output, harsher taxes ahead, and confidence in a swift end to the conflict.
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Hun General Now Heads Finnish Army in Russia
A German general assumes supreme command of the Finnish army and German forces in Finland. General Mannerheim has resigned after leading the White Guard campaign that defeated the Red Guard. General Von Dergoltz succeeds him, amid Finland's stance against German plans for domination and for Russian territory east of the Finnish border in the Murmansk region.
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White Guard
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Disapproval as Mabel flees in farmerette rumor
The narrator recalls a provocative scene after tea where Mabel, rumored to be a farmerette, disappears down a corridor. Friends stare through lorgnettes while Mabel explains she is on a committee and wears a smart uniform. The exchange highlights class and gender expectations in a social setting.
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Helen
Mabel
Lucille
Fall From Grand House Window Claims Life
William Stewart, about 38, died after plunging 45 feet from a third story window at the Grand house on State street Saturday night. Patrolman Dailey found him. Dr. Gavlas declared him dead. A hotel card shows he belonged to the Theatrical Comedy club. no relatives known. He had been drinking. body taken to Cullinan and Mullins parlors.
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Edward T. Dailey
Gavlas
Dick Polatie
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Cullinan and Mullins Undertaking
John Cody of Bridgeport Interned in Holland
John Cody formerly of 144 Madison Avenue Bridgeport and son of Mrs E Cody reports he is interned in Holland. He had previously been a British prisoner of war in Germany and his status is described in received word from his family.
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John Cody
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Holland
Madison Avenue
E. Cody
Ger
Unclear Residence Change Sparks War Prisoner Theories
The text suggests two possible explanations for his move to Holland a neutral country. One view is that he is an exchanged prisoner awaiting release, the other that he has escaped and is interned by Halland officials. It mentions a similar case of Lieut. Pat O'Brien and notes a boastful attitude when a man increases his wife’s weekly allowance.
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Pat O’brien
Halland
United
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