Commercial Regiment to Go to China
A proposed unit of young American businessmen could train in the United States and then be sent to China after the war to develop trade. The plan, supported by Major Arthur Busswell and Minister Paul S. Heinsch, envisions language training, commercial schooling, and interior market access to boost postwar American commerce in China.
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Peking
China
Paul 8. Heinsch
Washington
Arthur Buswell
United States Army
Tientsin
Reinewh
Bassett
France
North China School of
Langumges
Aiready
Hies
Chine
Treaty Porte
Weeteya
Sergeant H Wetta honored for gallantry in trench rescue
London May 2 United Press reports Sgt H Wetta of Melal Gasco displayed conspicuous gallantry in battle. While in charge of a platoon he faced heavy shelling and enfilade fire. He crawled forward to engage two damagers, shot both with his rifle, and next evening under heavy fire moved along the trench to encourage his men and set a magnificent example.
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Ny United Press
London
H. Wetta
Melal Gasco
Damipers
Private J Taylor wins Distinguished Conduct Medal for seven weeks in shellhole under fire
London May 2 United Press reports Private J Taylor received the Distinguished Conduct Medal for staying hidden in a shellhole for over seven weeks amid severe bombardment after being wounded. He subsisted on billy beef from dead bottles and water in a waterproof cape, aiding comrades, and finally crawled back to allied lines after evading capture.
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United Press Staff
London
J. Taylor
London Gazette
Taylor
Hindenburg
Abellhole
Baseball Law Un Pbl In New Jersey Cash
New York report details conflicts among major and minor leagues over Sunday games at Harrison New Jersey. Tensions stem from leadership shifts in Newark and disputes within the International League and American Association. The piece traces governance, salaries, and territorial protections amid a broader war with the Federal League.
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New Jersey
H.C. Hamilton
United Press
New York
Harrison, N. J
Ban Johnson
American League
James R. Price
Newark
International League
International
Ed G. Barrow
Johnson
American Association
English schoolgirls aid war effort through thrift and fund drives
English schoolgirls in the Girls Patriotic Union contribute to wartime relief by saving funds, giving up luxuries, and rationing. They helped raise over 5900 pounds to build a ward at the Sternd Garter home in Richmond for wounded soldiers and sailors, and supported Serbian relief with donated ambulances and funds.
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Patriothe Union
England
Ster
Richmyond
Toronto
Canada
Ster and Garter Fund
Widtth
Novelty Patriot Entertainment Event Ad
An evening at Raptiat Church hosted by OV TU Pridey on May 4 features a novelty Patriot entertainment show. Admission is 15e.
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Raptiat
Ehork
Huns Use Rosary For Death Trap
A World War I veteran recalls German traps in no man’s land using a shrine rosary as a trigger. He details deadly decoys and explosive devices hidden in dugouts, chairs, and roadside shrines, warning of the foe’s treacherous methods and the dangers faced by stretcher bearers and soldiers.
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Belgium
Hadley Urges Savings to Back War Loans
Yale President Arthur T. Hadley addresses the Connecticut war savings committee asserting that saving funds are essential to win the war. He warns that without real goods behind dollars, loan monetization fuels inflation and harms national effort, urging all to invest in government bonds to supply cash and resources for victory.
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Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
Connecticcut War Savings Committee
Hadley
Novus Savings
Movies Bhlomote Pan American Split Among Hazian
A Brazilian view on how American films reshaped attitudes toward the United States after three years of war. The piece notes film as the unexpected agent that clarified relations across the Americas, surpassing conventions, diplomacy, and business liaisons in influencing public opinion.
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Screen Pictures of
America
France
Italy
South America
Brasil
United States
Willam & Hart
Dustin Farnum
George Walsh
Charlie Chaplin
Tuich
H. B. Boantutson
Rlo DE Jantero
United Press
Hag Hin Theay
Yartkee
Dean
Amercan
Continents
Fox
Frienanhin Ake
German Spies Don British Uniforms Across France
A British officer reports German spies captured in France wearing British uniforms and posing as front-line personnel. He recalls an operator in disguise near two guns who failed to reveal himself as infantry withdrew. The notes highlight ongoing risk from impersonators during Allied retirements in France.
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London
France
Exprom
British minister urges women to aid pension work
London May 22. The British minister of pensions appeals to young educated women to volunteer for the task of awarding pensions to disabled soldiers returning from France. The call emphasizes the value of capable, informed service in the pensions process.
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London
Penaiony
France
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California
Frank
Great Wild West & Circus
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No Man's Land
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Ypres
Looe
Somme
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Hell
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Enouer
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