Douglas Boy Sees Sub Sinking Off to France
A Douglas youth recounts a voyage to France amid a German submarine danger. He describes calm seas, guard duty, and intense hostilities as three subs circulated their convoy. The letter notes a submarine being sunk and conveys a mix of pride and caution about sharing details. Also includes Elks lodge funeral notice for Ka Hofmann.
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Kamay
Douglas Acros
France
P Biy
Bie
J. 1
Bie Totter
P.O. Elks
Cheyenne Lodge No. 660
P. O. Elks
The
Elks Home
Ka Hofmann
James ‘T. Speer
John J. Minerney
Italian Gets Stiff Sentence for Bootlegging
John Guido nicknamed Villian Gootlegger pleaded guilty to transporting 7 gallons of whiskey into the state. Judge Benton sentenced him to eight months in county jail and a $200 fine plus costs. Attorney James J. Sullivan from Denver planned an appeal for a reduction.
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Fort
Ollins
John Guido
Villian Gootlegger
Benton
Guido
James J. Sullivan
Denver
Sullivan
District Court
Copealiies Utes Oe Amie
Argue
Thas Oe Elias
Ordnance Officers Asked to Serve Overseas in War Dept Push
Washington May 4. Every one of the officers on duty in the war department and the finance bureau were asked to serve overseas. High officials pointed to this as evidence that ordnance corps had been used to fill numerous state posts with bomb proof jobs.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Andnance Bureau
Ordagsee Corps
Joby
Williams Takes Charge as Acting Chief of Ordnance
Brig. Gen. G. Williams, relieved from his post as ordnance officer of the American Expeditionary Forces, assumed charge today as acting chief of ordnance amid reprimands for attempted overreach by some men.
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G. ©. Williams
U S and Norway Sign War Time Trade Pact
U S and Norway sign what is called the most important postwar trade agreement, rationing Norway by the United States in exchange for Norway continuing to ship essential commodities to France and England. Reports from Copenhagen echo the pact's aim to avert food shortages and stress the wartime supply line.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Norway
France
England
Copenhager
Aften Postten
Weather shipments endure cool temperatures across regions
Weather advisories note shipments face cool conditions with temperatures ranging from 42 to 47 degrees across directions. The brief highlights the impact on logistics and near term forecast.
Shah of Persia Buys $100,000 Liberty Bonds
The shah of Persia cabled the state department to purchase 100000 dollars worth of Liberty bonds to show support despite his country being a hub of German intrigue. The order is to be filled promptly.
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Washington, D. C
Shah of Perala
State Department
Hoosier Heroes Carved as Germans Shaped Memorial
Indianapolis May 4 United Press reports plans to honor war heroes will not use German designers. The Circle monument to fallen soldiers was designed by German Bruno Schmits and sculpted by Rudolph Schwartz, whose Teutonic features are said to dominate most statues. The piece is described as one of the nation’s most magnificent monuments.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Allors
Lis
Bruno Schmits
Rudolph Schwartz
Germany
Indiana
el -Teutopa
Hindenburge
Mortons
Whitcombs
Clarks
Logans
United States
Bolshevik Committee of Five Reported in Tokyo
United Press dispatch from Tokyo dated May 1 reports a Bolshevik committee of five outlining party plans. Details remain sparse in the clipped text but indicate central leadership activity and coordination with Bolshevik elements.
Russian steamer Nicolai Belormeton under seamen’s control
The Nicolai Belormeton, a Russian steamer between Singapore and Hong Kong, is run by a five‑man seamen’s committee with captain’s agreement on discipline. After two sailors were hospitalised in Manila, the crew demanded diverting to Manila. the captain agreed and the ship has not visited a Russian port in five months.
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Iam
Russia
Nicolai Belormeton
Singapore
Hongkong
Manila
Expert Man Trailers In Town: Maxcraft And Lady Barnett
An old advertisement describes expert bloodhound services for crime scenes including handling of scents and tracking start points. It outlines procedures to preserve evidence, obtain warrants, and coordinate with police, noting scent longevity varies by weather and ground conditions.
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Maxcraft and
Lady Barnett
Lisbie
Hodson Bloodhound Kennels Trail Run Across Regions
Hodson Bloodhound Kennels has worked for two years in Angas Nebraska and Colorado, consistently successful in tracking trails and starting hunts whenever a lead appeared.
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Angas
Nebraska
Colorado
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Nettleton
Geo. W. Daiber
Carey Ave
Douglas Boy
Desirved
Ordnance
U.S
Shah OF Persia
Hoosier
Sailanis
Bolsheveki
Hy United Press
Tokio
Alberta
F. Martyn Williams
Hussar
Alta
Canada
WSS
Wilcox Trux
Wilcox Trax
Ss. B. 1
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Colo
Yrup DB Ae Visemes Pepsin
Free Ramples
Chas
Rae Pre teEee
Vader
Hodson Bloodhound
Wm. Hodson
Cheyenne, Wyo
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