British Leniency in Prison City Described in Dorchester Camp
Dorchester reports detail England's largest WWI prisoner of war camp where Maj. W. C. Bulkley oversees humane treatment of over 3,000 German soldiers. The article notes volunteer work, education, shops, and a hospital, with prisoners free to work and purchase items from government-run stores.
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Wilbur
Forrest
United Press Staff
Dorchester
Eng
Philosphy
Maj
W. C. Bulkley
England
San
Germany
Mississippi
Heidelburg
Bannanas
Royal Army Medical Corps
Loos
Inge
South Atlantic Road Congress Dates Set in Richmond
Good roads enthusiasts from Maryland to Virginia will meet in Richmond for the first South Atlantic Road Congress. The three day session will outline routes and policy for a regional good roads campaign and include talks on automobile taxes, military roads, main highways, and routing from major cities across six states.
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Richmond
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
South Atlantic Road Congress
South Atlantic
War Oddities at Manchester Cathedral Archbis Hop Quote
The Arch Bishop of York speaks on the trials of war shaping human life amid sacrifice and sorrow. London reports a historic shortage of artificial limbs in England for the first time.
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Manchester
York
London
England
Prisoners Receive Laundry, Clothing, and Bath Provisions
In the camp, prisoners wash their own linen in the laundry and bathe twice weekly. Each man is provided a complete outfit of clothing free if needed, and most inmates express satisfaction with food, clothing, and treatment.
Pole map changes erase Peary landmarks in Arctic claim feud
Washington reports new official Arctic map removes Peary channels and Crocker land claims after six months of research. Navy hydrographer Captain Washington says the discoveries may be observations, not surveys, while Henry Helgesen accuses Peary of self interest. The polar controversy could reopen with Congress summoned for hearings.
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Washington
Arctic
Robert J. Perry
Peary Channel
Greenland
Peary Land
East Greenland Sea
Crocker Land
Peary
Pole
North Pole
Henry T. Helresen
North Dakota
Cook
Thomas Washington
Navy
American Museum of Natural History of
New York
Arctic Ocean
Helgesen
Columbus
Indias
Gibraltar
Dr. Cook
Mr. McKinley
Rosenbaum's Half Price Sale Opens January Clearance
Ladies' suits Opata dresses purses and more offered at half price during January clearance on the first floor at Rosenbaum's.
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Rosenbauma
Janla
Rosenbaum’s
Rosenbaums
Rousenbaums
Rosenbaumse
HALE
Cement Mill Bridge Closure Over Will's Creek
The Cement Mill Bridge across Will's Creek at Valley Street in Cumberland is closed to all vehicle traffic by order of the Mayor and City Council until further notice. Pedestrian traffic remains allowed on both sidewalks for the present.
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Will's Creek
Valley Street
Cumberland
Priest Braved Death to Find Bombers Fate in No Man’s Land
A Catholic priest attached to a British regiment ventured from the trench in his surplice under perilous fire to seek missing bomber comrades in No Man’s Land. He knelt in German wire, prayed, and returned with four identity discs and the news that four bombers were prisoners while four were killed.
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No Man's Land
London
Jan
Muail
France
Ninemy
Father
Tie
They Disagree Capital and Labor on Walsh Report
Washington January 13 Issue No. 1 for congressional action by the American Federation of Labor and allied labor groups calls for printing the Federal Commission on Industrial Relations report and testimony. Critics say the study unfairly portrays abuse of workers while supporters insist it is the only fair record. demand for copies runs high and the supply is exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Fedeal Commission
Frank P. Walsh
Leap Year Club Formed By Eight Cleveland Girls
Cleveland January 13 A 1916 Leap Year Club is formed by eight pretty girls led by Miss Blanche Taylor of Lakewood. Each member vows to propose to the man of her choice during the year and will not accept a proposal in return. Miss Taylor defends the idea as natural. Miss Helen Mally adds a woman could propose as gracefully as accept or think on love.
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Cleveland
Blanche Taylor
Lakewood
Miss Taylor
Helen Mally
Hale Price Sale at Red Wenbaums January Sale Ad
An advertisement notes a January clearance sale at Red Wenbaums in the store’s first floor. The message highlights a Hale price sale and references a January event with promotional wording.
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Prince Humbert
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Wilburn& Porrest
Hale Price Sale
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Cumberland Laundry
N. Mechanic St
Packard
Packard Piano
Wiesel
Baltimore ST. Cumberland
Buick
Glisan
Campobello
Third National Bank Building
Zoe
Holtzman’s
Edison Electric III. Co
North Liberty ST
Wilbertae
J. H. Holzshu & CO
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Seaver and Geare
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Hummelshime Dental Offices
Frederick Street
T. A. K. Hummelshime
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West Virginia
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Cumberland Press
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