War Correspondent Describes French Civil Life Behind Front Lines
War dispatch from May 27 chronicles ordinary French life behind the fighting, showing women guiding farm work and children bearing duties while men are scarce. It contrasts civilian stoicism with desire for American aid and recalls Notre Dame de Lorette and Vimy Ridge as symbols of resilience amid bombardment and siege.
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Reprisals Seen as Only Way to Halt London Raids
Lord Northcliffe says Germany will continue air raids on London and English towns until England carries out reprisals, arguing raids over big German cities depend on British government response. He comments after yesterday's raid as expectations rise for ongoing bombing campaigns.
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Pro-Germans in Greece Must Go
London reports that all members of Greece's royal family except the new king will depart with prominent proGerman politicians and military leaders tied to former king Constantine I. Venizelos policy is unclear on sovereignty changes in rede.
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China War Imminent Prompted by Dismissal of Parliament
In Peking the government faces a constitutional crisis as Yuan Hune dismisses parliament by undemocratic means. Southern provinces see efforts to unite diverse groups for military resistance. Belief grows that the president will trigger a war. the Peking Gazette shifts from support to sharp denouncement, accusing him of pursuing personal ends.
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Russian commission to United States arrives on coast
A 64 member Russian provisional government delegation led by Special Ambassador Rakhmeteff landed at a Pacific coast port and proceeds to Washington. The party includes Lincoln Steffens and family members, with General Roop directing the war office section. Baron Ungern Sternberg and a State Department official will escort them to the capital. No statement will be made until after a meeting with Secretary Lansing.
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Kansas defense body bars pie from the menu
Topeka June 15. The council of defense committee declares no more pie for loyal Kansans. Pie has committed enough acts against Uncle Sam to justify a declaration of war. Serving pie more than on Sundays would aid the enemy, as pie hides in homes and consumes family funds and digestion.
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Ruth Law Narrowly Escapes Fire In Flight
June 15 in St Louis Ruth Law started toward Chicago in her airplane when the gas tank exploded over Lexington. The craft enveloped in flames she pointed the nose downward and descended as the wind blew out the flames. She escaped with a few burns and will continue her voyage tomorrow.
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Printer Gives All for Liberty Loan Bond
In LaPorte Indiana on June 16 a local printer John Eldred, longtime LaPorte Herald employee, subscribed every penny of his life savings to the Liberty loan. He has saved $10,000 and the entire sum is now represented in the Liberty loan.
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San Salvador Quakes Noticed Again
Se vern earthquakes were felt in San Salvador today with light intensity and no notable damage reported. The tremors were recorded across the city, but no injuries or structural harm were noted by authorities.
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