Ford's wartime stance and political clash in Michigan
A 1918 front page column details Henry Ford's surprising political posture as he proclaims dedication to wartime production and peace, clashing with Wilson era Republicans. The piece notes Ford's stated willingness to fight for policy aims, his factory mobilization with 39,000 workers, and questions about his political knowledge versus practical amid Michigan political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senate
Esa
Wtite
Michigan
Ford
Nees
Too High for Utterance in German Debate
A fragment from a newspaper note discusses Georg Ledebour and other German figures in the Reichstag. It cites Muhlen and Kuhlmann remarks as evidence that German princes, especially the Hohenzollerns, are held in reverent suspicion. The piece questions why the public would revere them now and suggests their perceived cowardice in battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georg Ledebour
Andiquata
Niskalser
Hohenzollerns
Battlefeld
The Jewish Republic and a Jewish Army in Palestine
A historical note claims a Jewish army of 4000 is fighting with the French for Palestine, with 69 000 American Jews en route to join the Jewish legion in the Holy Land. It envisions a Jewish republic and a mass migration, describing home and refuge for a wandering people amid world tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritian
Palestine
Eerpt
Holy Land
Nm Mubton
Landa
Standeth God within the shadows in Turmoil news
An analysis of the Austro German alliance talks and press reactions shows Austria’s panic over German influence, Hungary’s resentment over bread shortages, and internal Centre party strife in Germany while Entente nations maintain unity. The piece compares allied resolve with Germanic ambitions.
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Charles of
Austria
Germany
America
Clemenceau
Berlin
Vienna Arbeiter- Zeitung
Finland
Estonia
Livonia
Courland
Lithuania
Turkey
Africa
East Asia
South Seas
Hungary
Vienna
Matthias Erzberger
Centre
Erzberger
Vatican
Russia
Rumania
Party of Peace
England
France
Italy
United States
Congress and the Budget Yet Forces a Long Session
The article argues Congress will recess late to complete wet revenue measures, predicting a merged summer and autumn session. It notes widespread displeasure with extended absence, calls Washington summers intolerable, and suggests procedure changes will drive a longer parliamentary process under the badger system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkteks
Thasolone
Senate
Congress
Labor and the War in Morgantown Wo Ya June Twenty Two
A fragmentary Morgantown report discusses labor and war, highlighting Mother Jones and her role with the United Mine Workers. It notes her wartime government service and industrial labor activism, contrasting public perception with official recognition by Washington authorities and Taft’s board.
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Morgantown
Maother Jones
Berens Cal
Jendee
Mother Joes
Washington
Con
Dr. Garfeld
Womean
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Xera
Geiss
Westernman Telegraph Company
Taft
Fragmentary plea on national interests and propaganda
A fragmentary note to the president discusses the nation’s interests and concerns about propaganda. It references capital and a perceived threat, noting a defensive stance and the need for clarity on aims. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
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Gun Tained
Fort Wayne honors Lieutenant Moriarity for war service
The Fort Wayne paper salutes Lieutenant Henry Moriarity for thirty years of prior service, notes his early enlistment in Battery 1 on the Mexican border, and records his return from New York to rejoin patriotic war efforts. It praises his liberal wartime contributions and expresses best wishes for his health and safe return with honor and glory.
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Fort Wayne
Nina
Anelag
Nerva
Mort Wayne
United States
Litkes
Lberty
Henry Morlarity
San Anfonios
Texas
Morlarity
Ny. Vionel Guard
New York
Moriarity
Vr Mortirity
Colintry
Mortirtty
Humdrum
Golum
Jeremiah
Baruch
B. C
Italy
Germany
Russia
Turkey
France
Austria
Poland
Shaun
Bernard
Prussia
South Carolina
South Mountain
Gettysburg
Lazarus B5traus
Georgia
Simon Baruch
Bernard Baruch
Bernard Baruch Autocrat of American Industry
A profile of Bernard M Baruch portrays him as an autocrat in wartime America, wielding power over factories, mints, and metals under presidential direction. The piece traces his rise from Wall Street dealer to trusted advisor, detailing wealth, influence, and the strategic role in setting production, pricing, and procurement for the war effort.
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Hernard M. Baruch
Closs
Haruch
United States
Bernard M. Baruch
Aldobe
Congress
White House
Baker
Daniels
Hoover
Garfield
Ig Delly
Schwab
Stettining
Hurley
Ryan
Pas
Watt
Daniel Webster
Daniel
Mr. Haruch
Naka
America
Thie Unibal
Guna Aten
Mia Osrotte
Slemler
Olehey Nin
Tientely
Dean Sprouhioor
Lda
Oman
Stock Exchange
Brathe
Committee of Congress
Diette
von Bethmann-Holyee
Rarnach
Lloyd George
Peece
Mitshige
Baruch
Moen
Piya
Dina Andren
Wild Murti
Washington
Humbeda
New York Atock Exchange
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Wiliam F. McCombs
Arkansas
Princeton
New York
Gevern
McCombs
College of the City of New York
Uaruth
Buylhe
Gelling
Edward M. Louse
Texas
House
Wilson
Mr. Baruch
Colonel House
Sedd
Eaid
McAdoo
Tremoury
Alfrat
Near Industries Board
Apps AN
Crete
White Honsa
Datueh
Aweulil
Conkress
Harun
Fiat Kolgoblin
Red Cross Aid in Naples Feeds Refugees Through Card System
The American Red Cross in Naples distributes imported food via special relief cards, selling rice and beans at one third value to refugees. Miss Sylvia Coney leads the operation, aiding around 3,000 families with daily food parcels and garment work at the Victoria Refuge, including sewing for babies and mothers.
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Baron San Severino
American Red Cross
Naples
Italy
America
Victoria
Tuowley
Victorly Jabre
Baron Road
Vormona
Rona George
Mary Plola-Casaell
Tratian
Regina Elena Ftelan
Granit Ie
Regina
Newt
Myra
Viutti
Dhormitory
Minterla
Oncome Mitten
Victorian
Alive Mane Kay Kelly
Kelly
Venice
Milan
Florence
Hospitala
Goldie
Invale Valle
Ameriei
Night poem of Pvt Willard Wattles at Camp Funston
A World War I era verse entry quotes Pvt Willard Wattles of the 164th Depot Brigade at Camp Funston Kansas. He reflects on unseen wind and moon. He speaks of ancient promises and the ash of death yet asserts daylight remains.
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Pvt
Willard Wattles
Medical Corps
164Th Depot Brigade
Camp Funston
Kansas
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United Sustom Senate
Jewish Republic
God
Congress and the Budget
Labor and
Henry Moriarity
Bernard Baruch BY
James B. Morrow
Barnech
Barweh
Antourat
Rarieh
Taruch
Americaan Red Cross
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