Emanation of High Kultur cited in Cobb war critique
Irvin Cobb recounts evidence from the Committee on Public Information accusing German leaders of planned atrocities in Belgium and France. He quotes Gen von Bernhardt and Gen von Bissing on the brutal suppression of populations, and notes Allied responsibility to expose Kaiser era war crimes and terror tactics.
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Belgium
Irvin Cobb
Kaiser
Committee On Public Information
Navy
George Creci
F. ©. Walcott
Telly
Yin Bernhardt
von Bernhard
Gerwuny
Woods
Saul
Gium
Gen. von Vufssies
von Bissing
Cobb
Preas
Bensta
Sie
Cutimiod
South Sea Ruler Offers His Kingdom to Britain
The Loyalty Islands monarch Watriama says his islands may join the Commonwealth after WWI. He returns from service with the Australian expeditionary force in France and reports talks with A Bonar Law, Walter Long, and Australia’s Prime Minister Hughes. He was wounded in France.
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South Sea
Britain
Watriama
Loyalty Islands
Flanders
Australia
England
A. Bonar Law
Walter Long
Hughes
Commonwealth
France
King” Watkis
Halifax Disaster and City Fortifications Remain Enduring
A description of Halifax after a major explosion and fire, detailing the destruction across the district, key buildings including the Citadel and Parliament, and the impact on markets, churches, and public institutions. It notes the harbor’s importance, historic structures, and Halifax as a principal Canadian gateway with a growing post-disaster rebuilding effort.
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Halifax
North Street
Forth
Africville
Bedford Basin
Hnd
van Richmond
Ofer
Cladebi
Wellington Barracks
Admiralty House
Openance
Herter
Queens
St. Mary's
London
Nova Scotia
Halifex
Hallgonians
Halifax Explosion Chronicle of Worst Known Blasts
A condensed list of major explosions marks the worst known blast history. Entries recount events from February 1, 1911 in New York with dynamite laden cars to January 21, 1917 munition incidents, detailing death tolls and damages across locations including Baltimore, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
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New York
Baltimore
Binck ‘Vom Island
New Jersey
Canadian Car and Foundry Company
Kings Hoel
Nod
Munitiona
Laniten
Onloco Panna
Filiystone Ammunition Corporation
Eddystone Pa
Halifax Beginnings: Indians, Cornwallis and a Harbor Stronghold
Before white settlement Halifax was Hed Chebucto, the Indians’ great haven. In 1749 Lord Cornwallis secured 2,576 English colonists and named the city for the Earl of Halifax, shaping its enduring orderly layout.
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Cornwallis
Britain
Louisburg
Mowe
Halifax
Wisten
Tee
New York
Pfniifax
Tst
Horot Whebington
Shannon
America
Hed Chebucto
Edward Cornwallis
Earl of
Alaska man runs car with runners and chains in snow
A resident outfits a car for heavy snow by placing runners on the front wheels and heavy chains on the rear, enclosing the engine in a special body to drive the vehicle year round including winter conditions.
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Alaska
Webb Bill Deepens War Time Debates In Congress
House passes and Senate delays a Pauhi amendment amid partisan divisions. Former Secretary Bryan and Representative Webb of North Carolina joined in floor celebrations as the national debate over wartime controls and export rules continued. The Webb bill to allow American exporters to combine in foreign trade moved through Congress with broad support anticipated, while concerns over sanctions and constitutional amendments lingered.
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Bryan
Webb
North Carolina
Women in U S Army Seeks Aviator Commission
Washington reports a resolution to allow Ruthlew, an aviator, to be commissioned by the army aviation corps. Introduced by Representative Hulbert of New York it would also authorize army enlistment of women ages 18 and up with presidential discretion. In San Francisco a jury acquitted Teruel Weinberg, a Disney bus driver, in a case linked to a parade bombing that killed 10 last year. The trial lasted about 22 minutes.
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Aim
Uur Brgichawn
Hoover
Wilson
Peries
Dietit Toney
Flehelnge
Atror
Peteste
Tawawen
Laval
Wiliam
Emperor
Kit “Gerard
Berlin
Lorenz Muller
Catholicc
der Peis
Washington
Fedy
Daddin
United States
Anc
Chirk
Uh Gallerk
Suck
Molise
Prvat
Bis
Amend
Sud Sea
Fielom
U.S. Army
Ruthlew
Army Aviation Corps
Hulbert
New York
San Francisco
Teruel Weinberg
Disney
Flier Dies Abroad Amid Embargo Era Turmoil
A World War era report notes the death of a flier abroad in a fatal aeroplane accident tied to the Lionel Corps. The War Department, advised by General Pershing, seeks to repatriate remains as embargos and government control sharpen efforts to secure release of prisoners. The article mentions Mrs. Mary Bam Hier and ties to Indianapolis as part of the broader wartime tension.
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U. 8
Washington
Wirate Charies Runener
Lionel Corps
Qed
Induries
Perente Hie
Mary Bam Hier
Hyer
Lastianapelia
Ind
Wilson
America
Texan Bramton Named to House Suffrage Committee
Representative Bramton of Texas was selected as a member of the new House Suffrage Committee, adding influence to regional representation on voting rights matters.
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Washington
Bramton
Texas
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