Shipping Board Shakeup and War Mobilization
Edward W. Pickard surveys a week of war affairs, noting U S finance and manpower shifts, new emergency fleet leadership, and plans to deploy up to a million troops to Europe. Russia’s Galicia collapse, German setbacks, and allied talks in Paris frame a tense global scene as Washington expands its war footing.
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Third Year Of War Shows Allied Gains And German Strains
The war enters its third year with Allied forces gaining momentum on the western and Italian fronts while Germany faces growing strain. Russian and Balkan fronts reveal mixed fortunes as Austro-German campaigns falter, Roumania collapses, and Italy expands gains at Gorizia. Allied tasks include sustaining momentum into a brutal winter as American troops prepare to join on the western front.
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Tragic River Rescue Fails Near Red Rock
Westfield reports a drowning at Red Rock of seven year old Musx Joseph Wrogow after he slipped into the river as his collie Flu twice attempted to save him. His nine year old brother Willam watched on as the dog clung to the boy, then both were pulled ashore by onlookers, but efforts to revive Joseph failed.
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Daring Rescue Turns Fatal as Diveres Bring Body to Shore
A rescue attempt at sea ends tragically as divers including Arthur Bazata and a master figure pull a body to land after a man named Joseph drowns. Bazata dives twice, carrying the older mother's distraught cries, then retrieves the body with help from the master.
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Hearty Breakfast Proposed for France by Doctor Bergonie
Bordeaux France aftermeat based American breakfast is urged as a remedy for the European diet. Doctor Bergonie, professor, argues the morning meal should be substantial to boost initial energy and curb waste. He says Europeans eat later, hindering digestion and daily performance.
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Washington Warns on Letters to Soldiers in France
The War Department urges that letters to American Expeditionary Force members in France include only the soldier’s name, unit, and the phrase American Expeditionary Force. Do not reveal troop locations or movements. Envelopes must show sender’s return address. Postal orders may handle money. parcel post not yet arranged.
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