Belgian Men Forced to Labor in German Camps
Washington dispatch reports Belgian civilians, not criminals, seized from their homes and subjected to brutal forced labor behind German lines in Belgium. Camps near the front line assign workers to grueling shifts with meager rations and harsh punishments, as conditions worsen and deaths rise.
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Milton Bronnpt
Washington
Germany
Lelginm
Havre
Athens
Delgian Launxombure
Ayrup cure touted as universal cough remedy
An advertisement touts a homemade syrup claimed to rapidly relieve persistent coughs. It promises wide household use across the United States and Canada, with quick relief and minimal cost, though the text is noisy and partly garbled.
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United States
Canada
Score to Date in U-Boat War
The diagrams from the British Admiralty show German submarine losses peaking in April 1917 and Allied losses peaking earlier. The first chart tracks German submarines. the second chart shows rising Allied submarines since September 1916. Figures come from official records and are drawn to scale.
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Admiralty
Ashe
Women and Factory Work Conditions Stated
A historical note highlights women’s reluctance to factory labor due to distance from home and the lack of guaranteed childcare options, emphasizing the hardship of leaving children while working.
Wilson Urged to Close Saloons
Wilson urged to close saloons continues from page one. A new campaign will promote “way gardens” like last year. The state council will aid military affairs by organizing home guard units in towns and by discouraging enlistment by Canadians in the British army. Labor agencies will be organized under the war department plan. Two new council members elected Dr J M Wilson and Bishop Brown, bringing total to nine. The council handled many smaller matters as well.
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State Counel
War Department
Tew
J. M. Wilson
Wyoming Woolrowers’ Association
Bishop Brown
Evanston
Jesser
Greeley Rancher John T Morgan Dies in Pueblo
John T Morgan prominent Greeley Colorado ranchman died at St John’s hospital after only a day of illness. He was 28 and a member of the Kelley and Morgan firm of Greeley. The body will be shipped to Colorado.
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John T Morgan
Greeley
Cale
United States Ships 1500 Tractors to France to Boost Crops
The United States food administration will ship 1500 farm tractors to France to boost spring plowing and crop output. The first hundred are already en route, with the full shipment due by March. Henry Morgenthau Jr. will oversee distribution and training, aided by French officials and the National Implement & Vehicle association. The move aims to increase French yields and free shipping for Allied and American troops.
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France
United States Food Administration
America
Ior Turkey
Henry Morgenthau
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
M. Tardieu
National Implement & Vehicle Association
Morpenthay
Wade
Mit
Baker Opposes New Department In Senate Hearing
In a crowded session Senator Baker clashed with Chairman Chamberlain over proposed department creation. Baker argued delays hamper urgent work while Chamberlain pressed for quicker action citing clothing shortages at Camp Sherman and gaps in security. Baker countered that full facts would reassure the public. The exchange underscored tensions over wartime reforms and congressional oversight.
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Chamberlain
Camp Sherman
Douglas Arrested Here Sought by Sidney Police
Investigation shows W. H. Douglas, jailed on an overcoat theft charge, is wanted in Sidney Nebraska for cashing a bank check with no account. He claimed to be a piano tuner and was stopped in Cheyenne, with Nebraska officials expected to fetch him for trial.
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W. H. Douglas
Sidney
Neb
Douglas
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Slayer Army Captain Seen In Bank Killing Rampage
A bank robbery ended in multiple deaths as an army captain involved in the slaying faced the four bank employees. One victim, Whisler, a former officer and Fort Riley trainer, was identified as a captain. The suspect was described as a close friend of C Fuller Winters, head of the army bank, with Warnall recognizing the murderer.
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Kearney Wornall
Kansas City
Warnall
C. Fuller Winters
Army Bank
Ank
Winters
Wornall
Whisler
Philippines
Fort Riley
Salina
Kan
Iis
Goodlands
National Council of Defense Notes on Americanization Efforts
The National Council urges public night schools in 24 Connecticut cities to promote English courses for aliens and expose adult foreigners to American customs using English, Italian, Polish, and German war bulletins and local instruction. Wisconsin promotes English learning by alien workers with industrial education support. Nebraska hosts a two day war conference in Lincoln to share authentic war information with farmers. Pennsylvania organizes local safety councils with crews and equipment to keep highways passable during snow events.
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Connecticut
State Council
Wisconsin
State Board of Industrial Education
Nebraska
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Committee On Public Safety
State council coordinates county executive committee formations
Illinois reports the state council directing county councils to form an executive committee over county agencies and federal organizations. Westchester County council distributes waterproof pocketbooks with service notes to service members. A state food conference is called to plan 1918 programs amid last year's crop data. Montana councils study land under cultivation through district groups.
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Illinois
State Council
County Council
Soldiers’ Committee
New York
Westchester County Council
Westchester County
Montana
Tessenoo
Tirpitz says Kaiser must retain Flanders coast
Amster dam dispatch quotes Admiral von Tirpitz stating Germany must keep the Flanders coast but Belgium’s annexation is not necessary and a solution to the problem can be found.
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Tirpitz
Kaiser
Flanders
London
Amsterdam
Admiral von Tirpitz
Germany
Belgium
Theaters May Close Half Week From Lack of Fuel
New York January meeting of fuel administrators recommends closing all unim portant industries and amusements including theaters for three days each week during the coal crisis. Final decision rests with Dr. Garfield.
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New York
New England
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Garfield
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