Understanding Germany and the war in public warning
A 1915-1917 style American sermon warns against German Kultur and militarism, cites Lohmann and Kaiser quotes, condemns national megalomania, urges Americans to oppose Germany and publish public information extracts from Conquest and Kultur to explain the war’s moral stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasson
W. Lohmann
Germany
Kaiser
Bremen
Tannenberg
Junkers
Burke
Committee On Public Information
Oil Boom Expands as Wyoming Wells Near New Depths
Reports from Greybill Wyoming near Alladin and Midwest fields show wells at roughly 1 060 feet with 600 feet to go and a strong chance of oil coming in. Renewed field activity includes Warm Springs spudding No. 3 and No. 2 pumping at 35 barrels daily. Dakota Wyoming targets a major find in Big Muddy as Casper Embar’s depth hits 1 080 feet with gas show. yields uncertain but optimism high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greybill Wyoming
Alladin
Midwest
Warm Springs Oil & Development Company
Dakota Wyoming Company
Casper Embar
Wyoming
Hecla
Ohio Gasser
Worland
Taxicab Driver Gust Kondaks Slain Near Fort Collins Road
Police investigate the murder of Greek taxicab driver Gust Kondaks whose body was found forty yards west of the old Fort Collins road. The scene showed a revolver and an apparent hit from behind as detectives pursue a possible hired trip to the country. The body was transported to Cheyenne after authorities were notified.
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Fort Collins
Gust Kondaks
Kondaks
Athens
Citeyenne
Cheyenne
George Carroll
Clyde Farly
Halifax fire and snowstorm deepen Canadian tragedy
A Nova Scotia port city grieves as Halifax endures a massive blast and early snowstorm after a fire. Immense suffering follows as Red Cross aid is delayed by drifts, while Americans rally support and hope for closer ties between Canada and the United States amid the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Nova
San Francisco
Baltimore
Red Cross
New England
Nova Scotia
United States
Canada
Germany’s Rise and the Myth of a World Power
The article argues Germany’s prewar militarism and imperial ambitions prove the nation’s drive for global dominance. It cites publicists professors and writers, including Adolf Lasson, asserting Germany’s claimed moral superiority and the belief in a divine right to rule, framing it as a dangerous conspiracy.
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Germany
Anm
Belgium
Serbia
Romania
Beness
América
Cermanys
Kaiser
Committee On Public Information
Conquest and Kaultur
Adolf Lasson
University of Berlin
Holland
Meyer London criticized for antiwar socialism in wartime America
A harsh editorial argues Meyer London in Congress undermines American unity by opposing war with Austria Hungary and aligning with Bolshevik style socialism. The piece likens him to Lenine and Trotsky, condemning his peace stance and predicting social disrepute and fallout for his nation. It singles out Hillquit Berger and London as betrayers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Phillip Schneidemann
Haase
Karl Liebknecht
Jankers
Russia
Kerensky
Rusgsia
America
Clement
Socialist Party
Morris Hillgutt
Victor Berger
Meyer Londen
Meyer London
Congress
Austria-Hungary
la Follette
Wisconsin
London
Lenine
Troteky
Baptist Bazaar and bake sale at church parlors
Yarn for sweaters for soldiers now obtainable only through Red Cross work. National and three government commandeered woolen mills supply yarn for knitters. Knit garments must be turned in to Red Cross HQ, while yarn for personal use must be bought elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Red Cross
Mammoth Oil Producing Co to Increase Output
Mammoth Oil Producing Company plans to raise Texas output from 600 to 1000 barrels daily with new compressors. It holds 7000 plus acres in Texas Kansas and Kentucky, and reports over 100000 in equipment installed. Four drill rigs operate to 2000 to 4500 feet. Officers include E E Davidson president and vice-president, A C Davidson, B C Hole, A Sachs, H D Spero. The Oil Fields Brokerage handles western sales with limited shares at 50 cents and offers as high as 2.75 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Oil
E. E. Davidson
Mammoth Oil Producing Company
Texas
Alta Vista
Kansas
Kentucky
Variouss
Arthur C. Davidson
New York
Edward E. Davideon
Benjamin C. Hole
Alexander Sachs
Harry D. Spero
Oil Fields Brokerage Company
Denham Building
Denver
United States
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Associated Press
Fol
Columbine
Salt Creek Field
Wall Creek
Fort Colling
Niveth-Roberts Jewelry Company
Capitel Avenue
Peerless Iron and Wire Works Co
Larimer St
Denver Corp
Sale
First National Bank
Lincoln Highway
Johnson
Dildine
Court House
Unusual Oil & Refining Co Co
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