Outwitting the Hun Aerial Frontline Improbable Rescue
A WWI prisoner recounts dental pain, stubborn endurance, and a dramatic air battle near Courtrai. He notes the grim wait for comrades, the brutal losses of Paul Raney and Lieutenant Wreith, and a German interrogation that yields only a hopeful, cautious hope for a message to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Raney
Toronto
Raney
France
England
Manders
Paul
Wreith
Australia
Jim
Tie
Intelligence Department
German Flying Corps
Prison Camp at Courtrai Reveals War Weariness
The narrator describes capture and two weeks in Courtrai prison, detailing guard routines, a red Bavarian cap, mixed languages among eleven officers, constant air raids, and grim daily rations of coffee, war bread, beet soup, and scarce meat as he awaits further fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Courtrai
Belgium
Intelligence Department
Flo
Jersey City
N. J
Germany
Vengeance Star Montagu Love Plays Indian Swami
World Pictures stars Montagu Love as an Indian swami in the film Vengeance with Barbara Castleton as Elsie and Evans as Nan. The Royal theater announces the film will be shown on Friday. The article notes other famous actors also appear in the cast. The closing line references the German crown prince and a torpedoing fantasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World Picture
Montagu Love
World Pictures
New World
Barbara Castleton
Mr. Love
Elsie
Lady Drillingcourt
Madge
Evans
Nan
The
Royal Theater
Chicago Police Raid Courts Sparks Public Debate
In a dramatic sweep, Chicago police entered courtrooms in an effort to root out slackers and idlers, drawing sharp public reaction and sparking debate on courtroom security and civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Teer
Momence
R. F.C
War Office
Royal Flying Corps
EIT
A.o'brien
R.F.G
Puttess
Sam Browne
Bient
No. 56 Squadron
O’brien
Dickson
United States
Choteau Mercantile CO
Chateau Peterson & Dawson
Pendrey
August Helsper
Power
Peyton
Brand
P. B
Swami
Europe
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