Land Marines At Port AuPrince Reported by Admiral Caperton
The report, citing Admiral Caperton, claims about 7,000 men could bear arms and details US and French actions around Port au Prince Haiti. It notes Secretary Daniels relayed Caperton’s dispatch urging protection for the French legation and discusses international reaction and the city’s security measures and population estimate.
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Washnetan
Kaner Sieleen
Port An Peinee
Tion
Ubin Wits
Une Perton
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Admiral Caperton
Permissum
Descartes
Seation
Duyielt
Cuperr Ton
Unite States
United States
Enaliah von Brenet
Mie
Aancer
Capertedlan
Melica
Philadelphia
Oithier
Hancock
North
Wakuta
Navy
Port
Caperston
Cupertin
War prizes offered for balloons in air by British airmen
A London notice offers a $50 000 prize fund for the first 10 balloons to reach a height in the air. The award is described as being for British military airmen and named after Baron Mechelham. The fragmentary text mentions amounts and a competition context but lacks full details on dates or conditions.
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London
Rina Oy Baron Mechelham
Wilson to End Mexican Strife
Washington plans definite steps toward peso type restoration after President Wilson’s statement. Reports from New Hampshire suggest a forthcoming policy shift, with unspecified details to be disclosed by the executive department.
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Wilson
Washington
Wilson Perita
New
Hasipenir
Syria
Elena
Vince and
Biearice
Melen
Fragmented World War II Observe: Lost Lives Reported
A distorted OCR fragment reports massive casualties and wartime distress, mentioning vast numbers and a distant correspondent. The few readable names imply a dire conflict era with casualty tallies and refugee suffering.
Embezzlement Arrest of Scranton Banker Charged
Chattanonen Adalph Maw also known as J Hrond, a private banker in Scranton, Pa, was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of $200,000.
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Chattanonen Adalph Maw
J Hrond
Nf Scranton
Torpedo Hits British Ship in North Sea
The British steamer Firth of 406 tons, sailing from France to the Firth of Forth, was torpedoed by a submarine in the North Sea. The Grimsby trawler Perseus was destroyed by a mine, with all 10 crew members killed.
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London
Firth
Aberdeen
France
Firth of Forth
North Sea
Perseus
Italy Loses a General on Isonzo Front
In Udine reports that Genera Antonio Cantore, the first officer of his rank, was killed in action on the Isonzo front, marking another high ranking loss for Italy in the war.
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Italy
Udine
Genera Antonio Cantore
Isonzo
Ite
Solomon and Rehoboam Lesson From Kings Kingdom Split
A compact lesson text analyzes Solomon's failures and Rehoboam's rise and fall as prophesied in Kings eleven. It reflects on kingship, counsel, idolatry, and the division of Israel, noting the dangers of pride and indulgence and urging heed to wise, elder guidance.
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Solomon
Rezon
Jeroboam
Rehoboam
Shechem
Abraham
Jacob
Joshua
Abimelech
Israel
Shlomin
Jerusatom
Judea
Kelotwain
Teborah
Jerusalem
Hemwy
Matt
Jesus
Hebe Boain
Mose
Bin
Coumertit & Bowet
WIEN
Denboams
Bey
Goa
Woman Judge Mary Bartelme Makes Notable Police Court Impact
A Chicago reformer, Mary M. Bartelme, is praised for her juvenile court background guiding her role as a police court judge. Her humane approach earns her respect and affection from offenders who appear before her.
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Mary M. Bartelme
Chicago
Blackmail Threat Victim Felt No Trepidation
The victim, questioned about living in fear, stated he resided in a tenement house rather than in continual trepidation.
Carnegie style donor fuels library and church aid in Garden City
A Topeka based reader reports that George Pinnup funds a broad “foundation” in Garden City Kansas to aid schools and churches. He aims to equip libraries with up to date books, support building upkeep, and promote interfaith church support without favoring any creed. He envisions a western Kansas network improving county libraries and church facilities.
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Topeka
Kansas
George
Garden City
Rockefeller Foundation
Ar Hesin Foundation
Minn Foundation
Karen Mp
Pinnup
Sty
George Pita
Indiana
Sears
Jean Sells
Energeti
Seater
Cineline
Punep
Nikine
Eatonil
Piatti
Orie Essen
View
Ae Cod Locke
Pyotar
Pinnopake
Roarse
Pingu
Kanella
Shark Remains Found in 12 Foot Creature in Florida Waters
In Miami a 12 foot shark caught by Henry Sanford of Richfield Conn yielded a stomach containing bones including a flat skull a right shoulder blade a left thigh bone and other smaller bones. The victim is described as a white man.
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Miami
Henry Sanford
Richfeld
Conn
Women as Car Conductors in Wartime Service
Weastle Eng reports women conductors have performed exceptionally, with widespread belief they will remain employed after the war or be deemed equally eligible with men. At the last committee meeting, the general manager praised trials, noting women have done better than expected and half are now in charge of cars. The committee decided to hire more women conductors to expand service.
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Uetram Ways Comittee
Ani An An
Qhide
Weleviant
Columbus Restaurant Manager Promotes Staff Tips
In Columbus, Harmon, a restaurant manager, tips his waiters beyond their weekly stipends. He distributes monthly contests with cash prizes for the best servers and most polite service, encouraging generosity toward patrons and recognition of top tips.
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Columbus
Hen Harmin
Generone
Harmon Saya
Walters
Ty Wrife
Walter
Dverigte
German Pastor Respected English Neighbors Seeks Naturalization
In Birwinghaw Eughind, Rev. Gertrude von Petseld M A, long a resident of England, receives praise from local Hindhic neighbors for her service at Waverly Road Unitarian church. They petition the Home Secretary for naturalization papers after her eighteen years in the country and Edinburgh University degree.
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Prtoia
British Empire
Birwinghaw
Eughind
Gertrude von Petseld
England
Home Secretary
Waverly Road Unitarian Church
Edinburgh University
City Men Are Ready to Spot the Con Men
An Omaha feature describes widespread swindles across the rural Midwest, with city and suburban men learning to resist schemes. It notes con artists shift tactics from flashy door to door schemes like lightning rod pitches and selling horses, as farmers gain caution and awareness.
Evansville Father Fined for Spanking Daughter
Frank H. Otte a local businessman admitted he spanked his sixteen year old daughter for going out at night with a beau and was fined in city court in Evansville Indiana.
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Evansville
Ind
Frank H. Otte
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