Kiel Canal as a War Turning Point Across Fronts
A Chicago Tribune military expert argues the Kiel canal could swing the war, as Germany must defend its French border and target Russia while France guards Paris and Lorraine. The piece outlines strategic distances to Paris, Kiel, and Namur, plus implied German moves toward Vilna and possible Austrian involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
France
Kiel Canal
Chicago Tribune
French
Russia
Paris
Berly
Namur
Herlin
Mulhausen
Mulhaven
Galieia
Hrest-Litovosk
Roumania
Kiel Canal as Key Focus in Franco German War Strategy
The article argues the Kiel canal is the decisive strategic point in the Franco German war, linking canal control to Baltic access, naval power, and Russian logistics. It explains France would aim to seize Kiel to sever German fleets, aid Paris defense, and force rapid, concentrated attacks short in distance to press Germany on the French front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namur
Mulhausen
Colmar
Theiitle
Lorraine
Alsace Lorraine
Germany
France
Russia
Austria
Lemberg
Bucharest
Roumania
Hango
Helsingfors
Finland
Warsaw
St. Petersburg
Vilna
Berlin
Kiel Canal
England
Baltic Sea
Kiel
Paris
Straesburg
Liege
Horrors of War Told by Fleeing Refugees
A refugee report from the Dutch front and Liege describes mass displacement across Europe to Holland. It notes villages Berneux and Powland shelled, civilians found dead in ditches, an umbrella still in one man’s grasp, and scattered German soldiers’ bodies along roads.
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Holland
Europe
Liege
Fess
Berneux
Powland
Shell
Battlefeld
Panama Canal Opens to World Trade With New Passage
Giant steamer Ancon completes fastest Gatun Locks crossing in seventy minutes marking the canal's opening for global commerce. The voyage, witnessed by Panama Canal authorities, signals a new era in trade as ships including Casita and other freighters move through the waterway. The news notes German cruisers Gneisenau and Furst, and Italy's grain needs, with many Americans returning home from war zones aboard the Celtic as they recount difficult crossings and communal aid aboard ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Cansul
Epieck
Ty Malbouw
Cnpal
Viecht Casita
Los Ang
Puente
Ancon
Gatun Lochs
Georgse W. Gourhals
Gone
Rome
Talia
Kent
Eas
Giehen
Frestan
Argentina
United States
Italy
New York
White Star Celtic
Vorn
England
Coat
Liverpool
Sulzer Chosen as Prohibition Candidate for Governor
Former Governor William Sulzer was selected as the Prohibition party's candidate for governor by the party state committee in Syracuse. Dr Charles Welch of Westfield had been named earlier but was displaced in favor of Sulzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulzer
Prohibition
Syracuse
William Sulzer
Prohibition Party
Charles Welch
Westfield
Pinchot and Corellian Foiryce Wed in Roslyn Church
Gifford Pinchot and Corellian Foiryce, daughter of Lloyd Stevens Hryce, married in the Episcopal church at Roslyn New York on Saturday. Due to Mrs Pinchot's illness only relatives and close friends attended. A reception followed at the Bryre home in Roslyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
New York
Corellian Foiryce
Lloyd Stevens Hryce
Netherlands
United States
Episcopal Church
Roslyn
N. 1
Mr. Pinchot
To Meet War Emergency Plans Continue in Congress
Washington plans to meet emerg encies incident to the European war will continue to occupy Congress this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Germans Reach London on Socialist Revolt After Liebknecht Death
Rome dispatch reports fugitives arriving in London claim Socialists are rising in revolt across Germany after the execution of leader Dr. Liebknecht, according to Central News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Central News
Rome
Beriin
Germany
Dr. Liebknecht
Arkansas and War Era Exposition Plans Amid National Turmoil
The article details Arkansas leaders debating war responses and national policy as Governor James and state officials discuss a Panama-Pacific exposition stance. It notes Mission Commissioner General Unalletere and Secretary Clarris planning a Chicago trip to represent the Arkansas Association, while Cumberland College in Clarksville hires architect Jennings for building projects.
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Arkatisix
Moore
Charce
Arkankak Association
Unalletere
Clarris
Chiodg
Arkansas Assarlition
Secretir
Tia
George Th Bebfite
Hot Springs
George Rovent
Sumdiy
San Franciscn
Arkansas Builiine
Ieplay
Cumberland College
Clarkesy
Jennings
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Captain MacArthur Returns Home from Vera Cruz Duty
Captain MacArthur returns from temporary duty in Vera Cruz Mexico and is ordered to resume his post in this city. The Federal staff assigns 18 personnel and references Washington Cam Douglas Mace Arthur in the notice.
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Washington
Douglas MaceArthur
Little Hoek
Arkatenas
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Close Immoral Resorts Ordered Near Argenta
Sheriff WG Hutton ordered the resorts in the Atlanta restricted district closed by September 1 with Mayor WoP. Paucette of Argenta promising cooperation to ensure houses remained shut.
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Teenia
Atlonta
WG Hutton
W Op. Paucette
Argenta
Sin
Fruit Growers to Meet in Bentonville Show
Northwest Arkansas Fruit Growers Society met in Gentry and voted to hold the mid winter apple show in Bentonville on December 9 10 and 11. Over a thousand bushels of the finest Arkansas apples will be on exhibit and 400 in premiums will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentonville
Northwest Arkansas Fruit Growers’ Society
Gentry
Secion
Arkansas
Responsibility Not Fixed In Missouri Rail Collision At Tipton Ford
H A Adams ICC inspector said responsibility for the wreck of a Missouri and North Arkansas motor car and a Kansas City Southern passenger train at Tipton Ford near Joplin, Missouri, due to over 40 deaths, will probably never be fixed. He added no direct testimony will prove if the Joplin operator gave the meeting order to the motor car crew.
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Joplin
Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad
Kansas City Southern
Tipton Ford
Perons
H. A. Adams
Interstate Commerce Commission
Adams
County Judge Backs Publicity Bill Amid Turbulent Session
A county judge favors a publicity bill amid a heated session and strong political mobilization. The judge supports transparency measures while opponents raise concerns about feasibility and impact on local governance.
Drainage plan aims to reclaim quarter million acres in Arkansas
A proposed drainage project plans to reclaim about 250000 acres of land in Arkansas through the Keventone Drainage District. The work, estimated at 50 per acre, will begin in spring after circuit court approval. Arkansas planters, including Wilsons of Memphis and Wilson Ark, back the district. A new pension system may be considered at the next legislature session, backed by Gen J R Gibbons, Arkansas division commander, and the State Board of Pensions.
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Arkansan
Harry Marple
Wiese Halithowen
Hallors
Whelearze
Espiellion
Wiese
Wulon News
Memphis
Alario
Sale i Arkaniede Ue
Poinsett
Countiak
Westone
Avery
Ilreutt Cour
Jonesboro
Larnese
pRemiieRt
Chiewwe WM and Lumber Company
United Land
Arkaneau
Arkansas
Wilson
Ark
Kevetone
State Board of Pensions
J. R. Gibbons
Bauxite
Blue Print of Pine Bluff Interurban Route Filed
A blue print showing the Pine Bluff and Eastern Traction Company's route in Jefferson county has been filed in the circuit clerk's office. The lines will enter Pine Bluff city on Hickory street but terminals are not shown as no city franchise has been secured yet. After crossing the free bridge, the road will run west of McFadden road.
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Interurban
Pine Bluf
Pine Bluff and Eastern Traction Company
Jefferson County
Interurban Company
Hickory Street
Pine Bluff
McFadden
Equitable Assessments Debate Across Counties
A 1914 Arkansas tax discussion urges uniform valuation by county boards. It highlights disparities where valuable lands are undervalued while poorer lands are overvalued, noting examples of land values and urging inspectors to assess improvements and personal property accurately. The piece presses against constitutional requirements for uniform taxation and calls for audits of merchandise, plants, and credits.
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Vettel
Union Navy Service
Rock
Arkansas
Ie Varlus
Sattierite
Comolesion
Evo
Kirby
Birmingham Chosen as Next Southern Bat tlemen Convention Site
In a spirited vote the Southern Bat tlemen convention selected Birmingham for the next meeting after contenders Little Rock Atlanta and Shreveport were involved. Fr. Dary of Alabama was elected president with Dr. Tait Mutler of Memphis as secretary. Vice presidents named include Frank Scho field of Texas and M. W. Rutherford of Arkansas.
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Meridan
Tlemen
Birmingham
Little Rock
Atlanta
Shreveport
Fr. Dary
Alabama
Tait Mutler
Memphis
Frank Schofield
Texas
M. W. Rutherford
Arkansas
War Delays Building Gin McGetive
War delays construction of a cotton gin as Sam Wolchansky postpones erection until next season due to the European war. The move affects local industry plans and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGetive
Sam Wolchansky
To Develop Oil Fields Near Here
A group of local citizens and four Muskogee oil men formed a company to develop the local oil field. The new venture plans to begin operations on November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxark
Muskogee
Texarkana Residents Marooned in Europe Amid War
Texarkana residents Henry Moore and wife with their daughter Mrs Harold B Carter and her son are stranded in Aix les Baines in southern France due to the war. A cable from Henry Moore Jr says the family is safe and eager to return home, but no exit is available from France at present. Colonel Moore is a lawyer and brother of former Attorney General C. B. Moora.
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Texarkana
Europe
Henry Moore
Harold B. Carter
Aix Les Baines
France
Henry Moore Jr
Colonel Moore
C. B. Moora
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Brussels
Belgium
E. Maur
Aix LA Chapelle
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Strassburg
Bern
Gatun Locks
STATE
Captain MacArthur
Pililietta Og
Fk Pilates Alvear
Palin Iiler van Mery
Pernant Teffit
Eqeed
Ramet Ahly
Noah
J. N. George
Yell County
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