Rumania Devoted to America Above All Nations
Rumania treasures the United States above other nations with France possibly excepted. Romanian soldiers and peasants see America as a land of promise and an ideal ally. A Red Cross secretary’s Carpathian visit was feted with a banquet, orchestra, and patriotic cheers, illustrating high hopes for American aid and leadership.
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Rumania
America
London
United States
France
American Red Cross
Carpathian Mountains
Red Crags
Jasay
Red Crow
Red Cross
Romania
Backitash
Carpathian
Banquet in Honor of Red Cross Aide Sets Stage for Nero Opera
A banquet honoring a Red Cross representative confirms plans to present the opera Nero by Arrigo Boito at Scala. A telegram from Milangaya notes Ricordi and Toscania Navenat abandoned a spring premiere. Composer Boljo named executor Senator Albertini to oversee manuscripts and other completed operas.
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Nero
Rome
Milangaya
Ricordi
Toscania Navenat
Arrigo Boljo
Scala
Thua
Albertini
Scheé
Corriere Della Sera
Italian Flying Mission Heads to United States
Deputy from Turin’s Fourth Electrical Company leads Italy’s aviation mission to Rome and departs for the United States. Captain Bevone aims to spark U.S. interest in aerial warfare and strengthen Italian relations as experts say air power becomes crucial in war.
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Rome
Surie Ia Eetena Beyone
Turin
United States
Ialian
Yaeece
Chican
Bevone Asié
Bevone
Christensen Wacks Desk At City Police HQ
Policeman Christensen, the oldest officer, is shown at the sergeant’s desk on the night shift after a two week vacation. He assists the sergeant while McParland receives wounds during the incident. Christensen had been visiting Minneapolis during his vacation.
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Christensen
Christemmm
Canteen Tales Aboard an American Transport Ship
London June 22. American soldiers line up for candy and sweets at the ship's canteen amid a rush of buyers on a transport bound for France. A British barbershop sign confuses soldiers while they learn English money and exchange rates. The scene captures cross cultural money shocks and war time humor aboard a troop ship.
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London
France
Seven Seas
Uncle Sam
Pergeant
California
Hell
Germans Aim to Master Russia’s Economy After War
Stockholm reports Germany's plan to seize economic control in postwar Russia via Berlin backed networks. Copenhagen banks, Russian railways, oil and shipping interests, and the Rosalan line near Turkestan are targeted. The fleet and coal resources of the Russian Steam Navigation and Trading company would come under German influence as plans push for a Pacific trade channel under neutral or Russian flags.
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Stockholm
Germany
Russia
Propenhagen
Copenhagen
Christhania
Mendelsohn
Petrograd
Imminent political upheaval across European powers
Dispatches from Rome, Switzerland and Holland warn of an imminent downfall in several ministries including Agriculture and Railways. Ministers threaten resignation unless parliament is convened. Czech delegates demand immediate Reichstag convocation while Austria-Hungary faces protests and potential dissolution debates.
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Rome
Switzerland
Holland
Agriculture
Sylva Torust
Railways
Banhans
Galacia
Twardowaki
Senaton
Span
Hapeburg
Fabre
Madrid
Havermann
Husar
1La
War Savings Stamps Drive Urges Saving for War Effort
A public appeals campaign promotes buying War Savings Stamps as a life saver for troops and national defense, urging citizens to join the savings drive during wartime.
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Capitol Ave
W. H. Kleinke
Laramie, Platte and
Goshen Counties
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