Debunking Collier’s Tuscania Coverage and War Dept Facts
The passage argues the War Department did know which crew and passengers sailed on the Toscania and that duplicates existed in government files. It defends prompt, careful reporting of survivors and criticizes Collier's Weekly for false allegations while invoking the need for sedition law to curb editors.
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War Department
Cunard
Unite
Toscania
I Flew With the Lafayette Flying Corps Ace
RY Lieut Granville A Pollock recalls a single bombed duel with a German Beche flyer during the Chemin des Dames campaign. He describes engine trouble, a careful attack on two enemy planes, and a later engagement with Major Lufberry of the Lafayette escadrille who downed one Bowie. The tale ends with a hopeful note that his own time to claim a kill would come.
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Granville A. Pollock
Lafayette Flying Corps
French Foreign Legion
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Chemin Des Dames
First Army
Flanders
Karlsruhe Concentration Camp
Lafayette Escadrille
Lufberry
Rome
le Boucher
Bowie
Just a Minute Till We Look em Over
A fragmented wartime column riffs on leaders and world events. It lampoons the Kaiser and world war fears while noting Liberty Loan hints and a sensational counterfeit plot in New York as readers are urged to support the war effort and beware of fakes.
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Kaiser
Armentieres
United States
Denver
Muckraker Attacks on Wilson Era Sinking of Tuscania
Collier's Weekly and muckrakers face criticism over claims about the Tuscania sinking. The excerpt alleges confusion over passenger lists and who sailed aboard the ship, while George Creel counters that a complete passenger roster existed and was published by the Independent.
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Collier's Weekly
Mr. Maker
Tuscania
Mnster
Hongfeorge Creel
Committee On Public Information
United States
The
Independent
Railroads mobilize to ship Europe food aid and war needs
Washington Herald discusses concentration of U S rail traffic from the Mississippi to the eastern seaboard to expedite freight and passenger flow. It notes Hoover’s push for public disclosure of rail problems and supports transparent policy to assure France Britain and the American public of the timetable and risks involved.
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Washington Herald
New York
Chicago
Gentral
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
America
United States
Mississippi Valley
Eastern
Seaboard
Europe
Hoover
France
Britain
Lord Rhondda
Conversation on marriage expectations and family advice
A Cheyenne visitor from Kansas recalls a long discussion about Margaret Ann's future, marriage, and parental guidance. Annie reflects on love, loyalty, and preserving a daughter's happiness while weighing the influences of suitors Budge and Toddy.
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Ming Margaret
Margaret Ann
Annie
Margaret Ant
Elione
Juethen
Margaret Ano
Margie
Budge
Margaret Ron
Margara
Emene
The Welshman On Lloyd George Leadership
Poem praising Lloyd George with critique of aristocrats and calls for plain speak. Credits Berton Bhale y. Highlights wartime unity, distrust of faction, and resolve to let England prosper under his leadership. References soldiers dying due to aristocratic muddle and urges support for strong common-sense governance.
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Berton Bhaley
England
Mr. Lloyd George
Lloyd George
County Agent Position Urgently Open in Lavine County
Lavine County farmer groups report no county agent since H E B Reynolds was removed weeks ago. County Commissioners have declined appointments, despite numerous applications. State extension agents from Laramie will temporarily oversee duties as the bureau seeks a replacement to support local agriculture and boost production.
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Lavine
H E B. Reynolds
Thie County
Laramie
Cononers
Wwe
Cay
Frm
Amont
County Apunt
Oil Quotations From Historical Market Sheet
Oil prices listed by various companies show minor fluctuations with several items quoted in fractions and cents. Notable entries include Midwest Ref at 106.00 and 107.00, National Pet at 0.04, and Wind River at 23 a 26, reflecting a snapshot of a regional energy market.
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D. S
Roston-Wya
Gomter
Weieris
Bik Beela
Eikborm
Cdenrock
Cran Uieck
Heela-Wya
Jupiter
Oo Induatei
Kinney
Aa - Midway
Merritt
Midwest
United
Fragmented Abe Martin column on moving fire machine
ABE MARTIN humor column appears garbled but mentions a moving fire machine and a dialogue with readers. The legible fragment hints at social satire and a rustic voice, though many words are unreadable. The piece preserves a dated newspaper tone with partial speech and names.
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