America's attitude in war stirs American unease
A 1905 era commentary argues American sentiment toward World War I allies is conflicted and complex. It cites pro Britain leanings among English-speaking groups, racial tensions, and emigration to explain why United States public opinion remains cautious and divided as war rages in Europe.
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America
Joel- Ingen
Antaripen
New York 'Tribune
Sun
United States
Penpe
Alavedum
Trermians
Hysela
Scanditavia
Japan
Britain
Wilsom
Andy Tad
MatKellar
Epi
Merry Widow Operas at Town Hall This Week
The Merry Widow and The Arcadian headline the program by the Merry Widow Opera Company at the Town Hall. Mr O Connor selects two comic operas for performances on Wednesday and Thursday, with the company presenting full productions including notable cast and staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Widow Opera Company
Uae
O'Connor
Syiter
Railway timetable changes improve Molong tea time
The Forbes railway timetable will alter from February with the Sydney mail train departing the town earlier at 3:50 PM and arriving in Forbes at 9:00 AM, enabling Molong passengers to reach the tea stop about an hour earlier. The adjustments aim to ease the station’s crowding and better accommodate travelers.
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Forbes
Sydney
Forbes Ech
Foghes Station
Molong
Land and stock returns required in Forbes district
Land owners and stock keepers in the Forbes People District must lodge returns on prescribed forms with the Pastures Protection Board in Forbes by the due date. Failure to return incurs penalties up to 20 pounds. officials will pursue defaults. Forms available from the Board secretary or in person at the Police Station office.
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Forbes Ppl
Pastures Protection Board
Forbes
Cupler
Rngs
Board
CPS
Police Court Heads Narrow Missives From Tenoplar Street
William Herbert Hilborne pleaded guilty to riding without lights and without a valid licence in Tenoplar Street Porches on a Saturday night. He paid a fine and costs. Further charges included riding a vehicle without a proper cap and other minor infractions. Joseph Gidhan admitted using offensive language to Constable Jenkinson and was fined and настро. Remaining cases involved Ward Gorman misdirected animal, James McGuire denied a suit, and Scuart Simelade charged with clothing theft. The matter drew attention to a partnership and estate sale led by W P Urwin, resulting in a sale to the buyer of the ash. The PAM dismissed a claim and ordered a professional costs payment by Martel. George Morrie and Whitehead leased a paddock for four months. A verdict supported a minor charge with costs.
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William Herbert Hilborne
Tenoplar-streee
Joseph Gidhan
Jenkinson
Koward Gorman
Bandon-street
James M‘guire
Pmoone
D. Scuart Simelade
Ly Ul Im
Hh Worahin
Boo
Martel
Uuedlaonte
W. P. Urwin
Urwin
Pam
George Ho Morrie
WH. Whitehead
Whiltebeslabil Aed Pepper
Foresters bid farewell to Norman Johnson going to war
At town hall on Friday night the Ancient Order of Foresters honored Norman Johnson who volunteered for active service. With the Mayor absent Alderman Bates chaired. Speakers praised Johnson as sober and reliable yet his departure leaves comrades to carry on. A tribute and song closed the gathering as plans to send best wishes to the front were made.
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Order of Foresters
Cra
Norman Johnson
Aldemu J. Ho Bates
DF Nelson
Mialal
Apo
Drake
Shitwhall
Fleimery
Poon
Birook
Diebenham
A. Parronie
Dl Secor
Geo White
Sipot
W. GC. Tite
H. K. Poo
Norman Dolinson
Hyslop Honored Before Leaving Forbes for Wahroonga
James Hyslop chief electrician for Forbes postal district received a promotion to the Wahroonga district on the North Shore line. A farewell gathering at Flannery's Hotel hosted by the Mayor saw many neighbors and friends praise his five-year Forbes tenure as public servant, cricketer, and football referee.
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Forbes
James Hyslop
Wahroonga
North Shore
Colony
Sydney
Flannery
Flannery’s
Hyslow
Tyslop
Wate
Ape Waude
T. Lote
I Hyslow
Jing
HW Brooke
Sheh & Dort
Althowehim Forbes
Evennete
Mr Heslop
Fortes
Ab Linge Virele
Friemide
Imad
BB. Reymond
H. Gilmartin
Hyslop
Ayslop
Atre
Frank Farrand
Tie
Herbert Brooke
Gavin
Pyslop
J.J. Flannery
Hystop
Lake Cud- Bellico
Mount Hope
Merthersfiell
Dave Thomas
Cricket Club
Mir Tyeleen
Bersotl
W. Miller
Hyatoy
As Eet Company
Flys
Joy
Mire
Aise Low
Heslop
Rhein
Erle
Bucowre
Amana
Bioriends
Forbes News Notes and Personal Gleanings Farewells and Frontbound Happenings
Forbes community updates include a silver wedding for Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown, a farewell social for Mr E. T. Blanche, and the death of Hon. J. L. Trafic. Local youths depart for war, families suffer losses, and various staff changes surface at Forbes institutions. Special reports on sports and charity events accompany broader regional notes.
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Arthur Brown
Forbes
John's Church
E. T. Blanche
J. L
Trafic
Norman Johnson
Charlie Johnson
Norman
Jimmy Hampson
Uah
J. J. Crouch
North Hilly
Winoline Haze
J. Calder
Sydney
W. Sly
Caroobalgie
Mt Sheppirton
Victoria
J. HL Noakes
Dewurty
J J. Green
Yauima
Kungai
Kempsey
Green
Vimmy Green
W. Ft. Campbell
John Robinson
Mesars M‘lachlan & Co
Orange Police Court
Campbell
Tor Weshies
Af. Reynolds
Heaton & Co
Browne
Black Lion
County Fermanagh
Ireland
Thomas Gilmartin
Thoma Ciiertin
Harry Doubleday
Bedgerobong
EB. Facey
Brussels
Dan
Forben Mayor Praised At A Meeting And Local Incident
The Forbes Mayor Alderman Patterson received praise for his impartial conduct at a meeting. A property owner, Mrs J Masoudler, prevented two youths from entering her premises with 22/1. Parkes rainfall for 1914 recorded 1782 points. Parkes Shire Council proposes a 1 4d rate for the year, with minor revenue change due to land value increases. Forbes District Court granted a billiard saloon license to James Cutcliffe, Kugowra.
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Arenson
Pearce
Willicame
Mra J. Masoudler
Parkes
Pointy Cuobung
Forbes
James Cutclife
Kugowra
Carnival plans outline for Duke Kahanamoku event
The article details swimming club notes and carnival prep. Duke Kahanamoku won the N B W 220 yard championship last Saturday, with Longworth a close rival. A committee, including Dr Broadbent, J Bryant, J Tozer and Elwyn Kerr, approves paying outstanding accounts and delays repairs to the diving tower. Plans include posters, invitations to officials, a visit by a top swimmer from the Amateur Swimming Association, and a program featuring multiple swimming events, a duck hunt, and a trophy race. The secretary will coordinate with local police and the Australian Swimming Association for officials and eligibility.
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Duke Keahanamoku
Hind Longworth
Duke m
Longworth
Tt Warvim Bo
Amgatenr
Duke Kahanwmokin
WW Brownki
Th, Hansard
A. KE. Hayne
Messiea J. Ph. Mills
Marke
Air Go
Hrawahil
Sydney
Jume Smith
Oyrrh Isliby
Mi Davey Paddy Thenneson
Bridgend South Side
Champlometty
Unier Tti
Whatern
J. Traar
G, Kerr
Town Hall
Forbes
Memes W.ix Brenses and Old Whisky Promotion Event
An advertisement touts Old Scotch Whisky and Old Beotch Whisky as premier products. It mentions a promotional gathering in Backland with special weights of summer and formal attire encouraged. The copy emphasizes prestige and crowd appearance with a tailored look.
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Brenses
Senr
Sas
Anil Tj
C. O. Bricklund
The War The Kaiser a Scoundrel
Special constables in London suburbs were called out after aeroplanes were seen across the English Channel. New York papers praise Sir Edward Grey's reply to the U S note. The Herald says an order to keep a manifesto secret would provoke suspicion. Ikkhan Pasha allegedly surrendered near Tiflis as forces moved. Amsterdam Telegraf notes General Fife and Lt Gille jailed for aiding Belgians to join France and for mapping German positions on the Meuse. During the hearing, general Ife ralled the Kaiser a races
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Sydney
London
New York
Sir Edward Grey
United States
Herald
Tiflis
Ikkhan Pasha
Amsterdam
Fife
Gille
Liere
Meuse
Ife
Von der Tann Sunk After Battle With British Cruiser
La Prensa reports a clash between a British cruiser and the German battle cruiser Von der Tann. The German ship, with a crew of about 500, was sunk. a second report cites a white flag or surrender location, while a wireless message says the British cruiser remains afloat and undamaged. Von der Tann, displacement around 22,000 tons, carried 8, 12, and 241-pounder guns with limited torpedo tubes and a crew of about 2,000.
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Buenos Aires
la Prensa
ITALY NEUTRALITY VIEWER IN MELBOURNE VISITORS SPEAKS
Mr G CiseeHa of Melbourne arrived in Sydney aboard the Sonemi after a visit to his homeland. He said the war has caused widespread low mood in Italy with banks closed and factories idle. He argued Italy should stay neutral but warned that in a few months public opinion could force change and bring about upheaval.
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G. CiseeHa
Melbourne
Sydney
Sonemi
Mary
Italy
Germany
Austria
Romanian Domity Timmanidy Claims Romania Intervenes
An interview published in Paria quotes ANOTHER ALLY M Timmanidy stating Romanian intervention has been decided upon and will take place at the Intese.
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M. Timmanidy
Paria
Sudden death of Mire ous Parker reported in Forbes
Jottings note no inquest into Mire ous Parker death at Mow Speck residence on North Hill. Medical exam cites natural causes. Also covered are a Walter J. Kelly & Co merger, a successful auction at Gredgery, a newspaper boys strike in Syne stopping edition sales, a single recent Literary Institute tournament game, and Forbes Hibernian Society deciding to hold St Patrick's Day race meeting.
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Mire Ous Parker
Marrel
Mow
North Hill
Flanagan, Newman, & Keith
Stork W
SION
Parkes
Walter J. Kelly & Company
Kelly
Kelly E
Forbes
Mesers
Gurnsey, Sonr
H. RR. Doubleday
Gredgery
Syne
Joy
Literary Institute Willaed
J. Hl. Noakes
J. N. M’gower
Noakes
Forbes Hiberniin Society
Ibabt
St. Patrick's Day
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Parkes and
Forks
Cardiff Private Hospital
Teadman Avenue
Kensington
Watson-Brown
J. Stuart-Sinclair
Grenfell Street
Phos Iit
As Griffiths
Milliner & Lady's Draper
Rankin Street
Hansard
Tess
Hansard’s
Hunter
Rankin §T
Uivele
ST. Helier’s
Huret
Brinvipads Mise Moe
Lawrence
Pal of the
Chote
Ie Melloria Church Oof
England
Bheahil Athen
Morbert
ST. Helier's
Himire
Foley Abie Aarer
Iran
Nate
Traubine Tully
Nile
Maxime
Krieg
Catling
the Merry Widow Opera CO
Tock
N. Johnson
Wanroonga
J. Hyslop
Ai. J. Brooke
Patterson
VB. A.C.B
Dr. Broadbent
Mesers J
Bryant
J. Tozer
J. Clark
W. Jones
J. W. Mills
W. Brownhill
W. Muller
B.J. Ryan
Elwyn Kerr
BR. Weaver
Ion
Loreal
SVS
Adateur Swimming Assorution
Carnival Cay
F. Magen
Romelusidge
Inspector Uibendan
Janne
Evenite
Maipes
Hese
Vile UR
Sul
EB. J. Ran
Buntlines
Kaiser
THE
von der Tann
Itpy
Roumania
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