The Coming of Kerensky
The unheralded appearance and predicted visit of Kerensky to the United States prompts speculation on his mission and plans. His leadership is seen as loyal and forthright, contrasting earlier criticism, and his forthcoming talk may influence views on Russia and Allied aid amid the war.
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Fort Wayne Journal- Gazette
Fort Wayne Gazette
Fort Wayne Journal
Associated Press
Journal-Gazette, Company
Clinton Street
Fort Wayne
Argle
Canti Ly
Oleh
Daly
Kerensky
Krensky
Russia
United
Grand
United States
War Palley
Bittery
England
France
Wuasin
Denis
Rights of Small Nations in the Peace League
A critical editorial argues for a league that protects small nationalities and prevents a Vienna style domination by great powers. It condemns excluding Germany, warns against letting big states dictate terms, and urges aligning with Wilson against a new congress of Vienna.
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Lord Curzon
House of Lords
England
India
United States
House of Hohenzollerns
Germany
League
Wilson
Vienna
Europe
France
Castlereagh
Austria
Russia
League of the Great Powers
Tong
Curzon
Lloyd George
Arrest of Mrs William Cummins Story Shocks Nation
A dramatic piece reports the arrest of Mrs William Cummins Story, past national president of the Daughters of the American Revolution, on alleged charges tied to misuse of funds. The account condemns the conduct as repulsive and likens the case to betrayals against the Republic, urging strict accountability if guilt is proven.
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William Cummins
Republic
Order
National Emergency Relief Society
Ike
Avenue Renames Street in Paris for President Wilson
The Paris city council votes to name Avenue Trocadero after President Wilson, a historic move as the first time a street is set aside for a living man. The decision awaits ratification at a public meeting likely to feature speeches by French dignitaries, illustrating the strong bond with America among allied nations.
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Woodrow Wilson
Paris
Munivijus Council of
Trocadero
Wilson
Chia
French Republic
Conference to discuss American and German prisoners in Switzerland
Secretary Lansing initiates talks with Germany to be held August 4 in Switzerland on prisoner maintenance treatment and exchange. Negotiations proceed via Swiss intermediaries with a commission to assess which American prisoners qualify for repatriation.
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Germany
Lansing
United States
Switzerland
Gresiius Kewerini
Internment Arrangements Reach Swiss Government
Government talks on neutral country internment during the war era. Arrangements with Switzerland provide for Americans in the title republic, with reciprocal requests anticipated. Reports on German prisoner treatment are troubling, but exchanges expected to improve morale for U.S. forces.
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Republic
Gerard
Fort Wayne Milk Inspection Call Stimulates Public Outcry
Fort Wayne residents demand immediate milk inspections for infants amid city neglect claims. Editor Hamilton Milt critiques political detachment and praises American wartime effort, urging the Commercial Club to act on childhood health and criticizes the public apathy toward child welfare.
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Fort Wayne
Hera
Unclear fragment comments on war effort and Wilson
The passage contains garbled remarks about materiel and supplies, wartime readiness, and criticism of government function. It references Europe, France, England, Mr Holt, Cutanel Harvey, and President Wilson, suggesting a debate over America’s preparedness for a long war and the pace of mobilization.
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Stinthur
France
Clas George
England
Wilson
Borrowing a Sword to Cut His Throat in Austrian Crisis
The piece probes Austria’s perilous wartime policy path as German plans urge a German backed ministry during a transition period. It questions Austria’s bread shortages, German troop intervention in Bohemia, and Franz Joseph’s stance against Vatican influence, portraying a grim outlook for Austrian independence and internal stability.
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Samo Ethins
Aight
Hern
Wilhelm
Austria
Berlin
Mario Theresa
Germany
Bohemia
Franz Joseph Mare
Vatican
Burning of Rheims Seen by Pierre Loti at the Front
Hlerrs Loti recounts his encounter with an archbishop near Rheims amid bombardment. The aged religious leader laments the fire and reflects on French heritage, art, and German destruction, describing basilicas, manors, and the ruined city as the bombs rage.
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Rheims
Pierre Loti
Hlerrs Loti
J. J. Bosdan
Lot
Rhelmes
Rhelme
Germany
Stroua
Hurn Rheims
Old France
Nechhishep
Helms
Tsang
Chateau
Ald
Hadroehdel
Witha Steham
Bambe
Jeanna
Weamsasgset
Vandsini
Orate
Salvation Army praised for front-line aid in France
The Salvation Army in France operates without publicity or luxury, aiding troops at no cost. Its leaders and workers are unadvertised, frugal, and selfless, moving from place to place to assist soldiers with little concern for recognition or funds.
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Cobb
Saturday Evening Post
France
Salvation Army
Salvationists
Hallsiouj
Furnpe
American Salvation Army
Plaice
Zoo
T Am
Kha
Oficera
Amine En
Salvationiste
Te & 1
Amyana
Salvation Army Doughnuts Aid War-Weary Troops
Troops trudging through rain and slush reached a ruined village to find Salvation Army captains with a warm kitchen. Doughnuts, hot drinks, and pies were handed out in a makeshift shelter, baked in a homey setup with improvised tools, lifting morale amid bombardment. The scene underscored a belief in grace and provision as a rite of support for soldiers.
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Salvation Army
Toul
Caramittes
Lem
Heavenly Kingdom
Pattullo’s Mumps and a Frontline Hospital Tale
George Pattullo recounts a wartime misadventure after a stiff head wound sent him to Field Hospital No. 1. He endures a swollen jaw mistaken for mumps, facing jeers from officers while hoping for sympathy that never comes. The piece closes with a cryptic note about identity.
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George Pattullo
Saturday Evening Post
Steenth Infantry
Ghoetal
Field Hospital No. 1
Alltenn
Junius Wood
Sothern
Doltira
Doctor
Katntucky
Anne of
Mumpa
Hig
Anilth
Madelon the Soldier Girl Inspires a Tune and Tale
A wartime ballad tale recalls Madelon the serving girl in Aux Toulourous, her wistful charm inspiring soldiers. The poem threads memories of dusty French regiments, romantic longing, and a chorus of Madelon’s name as a symbol of love and duty.
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Madelon
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The
Independent
America
Kaiser
Kaiver
Pattullo
Fadelon
Heywood Brown
A. H.P
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