Siberia and the war reshaping Russia and Europe
The author argues that Siberia holds key to Russia's economic revival with vast timber, coal, and mineral potential and that control of Siberia will determine Russia's fate and allied success. The piece also critiques the Turkish role in Europe, detailing Enver Pasha's impact, Germany's use of Turkey, and the need to expel the Turks from Europe to restore the Bosphorus region for civilization.
Fork question draws focus on Middle East war shifts
The piece notes possible German plans to use reorganized Turkish forces for another push against British interests in Palestine. It cites leaked Swiss-sourced power proposals suggesting Germany will not enter negotiations that jeopardize its hold on Turkey and central Europe, highlighting key strategic tensions.
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Turkey
Ciret
Hritinh
Palestine
Switzerland
Mitteleurope
American plane program run by U.S. auto leaders defense council
The piece defends the wartime aircraft effort, portraying Howard Coffin and major auto firms as guiding the aircraft production board. It argues profiteering claims target individuals, not the government, and asserts American businessmen worked patriotically to deliver air power, with price concerns possible only by a few but not the industry as a whole.
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Thomas Lawson
David Lama
Borglum
Bolgium
Council of National Defense
United States
Washington
Rubber Camouflage Rubber Sent to Germany in 1915 Film Trade
Albert Dawson testified in Brooklyn federal court that the American Correspondence Film company sent films to Germany via the Berlin foreign office and used a Norwegian steamship line to bypass the British blockade. He described secret couriers, rubber shipments disguised as food, and ties to German officials and propagandists linked to Matthew B. Claussen.
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New York
Germany
American Correspondence Film Company
No. 2
Reutor Street
Manhattan
Berlin
Dawson
Assensor Roediger
Foreign Office
Malitz
Steward Toft
Kristianiafjord
Henry W. Beer
Steward Taft
Engler
United States Army
Film
Beer
Wilson
Matthew B. Claussen
Moris Youngs
Ng: Forme
Bergensfjord
Vive La France poem read by Marie Dressler tours to boost Liberty Loan
The piece presents a dramatic reading of Vive La France by Marie Dressler during the third Liberty Loan tour in the Tenth Federal Reserve district. It portrays a French mother’s devotion, a dying soldier, and the war’s grim realities as Americans urged support for France.
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Marie Dressler
Actren
Federal Reserve
Tarnished ideals and a widow's grief in a contentious tribute
A narrator condemns Mother Trent for sanctimonious reserve while recounting the funeral flowers sent for Mr. Trent. Dick challenges her vanity as mourners praise the deceased, and a former employee shares a solemn memory, leaving the discussion to continue.
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Mother Trent
Ashe
Nishy
Dick's
Mr. Trent
Trent
Alee J
Remembering When We Held A Sandwich That Could Be
A reflective local moment recalls simpler days before a café opened at 447 and the speaker laments rough times without steady work or a clear trade, hinting at challenged livelihoods and nostalgic intent.
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