Grand Duke Nicholas Playful Act Promotes Russian General
A dramatic tale from Julie Wist Iy Soldier of the Czar recalls Grand Duke Nicholas ordering a private to remove then restore and display a tsarist epaulette as a display of playful rank promotion. The incident allegedly occurred during a royal inspection with the Emperor nearby, illustrating a facet of czarist authority.
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Nicholas
Julie Wist Iy
Rome
Ely Jeet
Rusky
Nwxi
Gas Poisoning Horror Hits New York Hospital Scene
Eyewitness accounts describe horrific gas poisoning injuries from a German attack as civilians and soldiers endure blistered skin and bitterness. The piece recalls Belgian defense and British naval firepower halting German advances, aided by French reinforcements in a critical World War I turning point.
German Industry Captured Palm Kernel Trade Shift
The article discusses German expansion into palm kernel processing at Hull and Liverpool, reviving prewar patterns. It notes large exports from Nigeria to Hamburg, with significant cargoes arriving at Hull, and predicts palm kernel meal and oil cake becoming a stable market. It mentions Driliiah tangmer and a naval topic on sea power, indicating broader wartime themes.
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Hull
Liverpool
Gertiany
Germany
Liel
Withere
Livierwol
Fom Nigea
Geran
Hamburg
Tol
Ewuh
Driliah Tagmer
Russians Sing Through War Camp Patterns in France Visit
War reportage describes Russians in a French camp under Colonel Nevtevvolodoff as they prepare to fight their way home through Germany. The scene focuses on regimental life, unity between officers and men, and a jubilant chorus led by a marching band amid mud and rain.
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Warner Allen
France
Germany
Nevtehvolodoff
Ruswis
Isud
Ecsuwe
Gaya
Lind
Husa
Jikutvk
Sboris
Brest’ Litvak
Poland
Aemi
Russian Regimental Service At Mailly Camp
A vivid account describes a Russian regiment at Camp de Mailly near Paris. The service blends litany with song, led by a priest regimental chaplain in white silk robes. New troops arrive, receiving formal greetings as officers are praised for discipline and bearing.
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Namie
Stepa
Agures
Husalan Ballet
Masa
Raileia
Ofosa
Lmjerar
Rusia
Dé Mailly
Mailly
Paris
Dijon
le Morvan
Cau Iful
Burgundy
Nivernais
Nous
Shearing Fixtures for 1916 Regional Odds
Fragmentary OCR mentions regional events and fixtures for 1916. Readable bits reference preparation schedules and local measures affecting teams or groups, but details remain unclear.
Ownership of a Car in Geraldton Court Dispute
A Perth Supreme Court hearing before Mr Justice Burty concerns the ownership and delivery of a motor car originally owned by Patrick Stone of Geraldton. Williams and Co claim a lien for repairs and rent against a car hired to Eaton, with a proposed sale to settle £150 owed. Stone contests any lien and asserts title remains with him. The case centers on a December 1915 hire purchase, unpaid instalments, repairs, and an alleged sale arrangement with Williams as sale agent. The hearing was not completed.
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Patrick Stone
Geraldton
Williams and Co
Justice Burty
Supreme Court
Williama and Co
Wright
HP Downing
R. R Tilkington
K.C
Williams With Co
Tilkington
P. Stone
Eaton
Als Oa
Stone
Eans
Eston
Willian
Williams
Lsimon Eaton
Wil- Wane
Blackboy
Pilkington
Dave
Nover
E Faton
Blacksboy
Witness
Overseas Tobacco Fund Supports Troops After War
The Overseas Club London reports tobacco and cigarettes supplied to sailors and troops via the Bowthern Gross Tobacco Fund. Donations support daily needs valued around £1500, with tobacco sent to front-line units and distributed by Australian and British partners. Funds from Sydney and other colonies aid distribution to AIF units through official collectors.
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London
Bowthern Gross Tobacco Fund
Fiindere
Bire
Melbourne
S&cmething
Jetiera
ATP
Sis
Fonds of
Club London
HE Badder
Australian Patriotic Fund Gemmimioner
Egypt
AIF
Kydney
Bowthern Cross
Sas
Tomy
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Horton
Atria
Yatuanas
Henery
Chapman
N. Chapman
Pemars
Sporn Jay Istarmatias
GEO, Laing
Tobsccunist
Fa Cabeli Mercoess
Salgon Coors
Xia Ei
Acoe 1
Seite
Blais
Ase
J, FitzPatrick & Co
George Lester
Bos
Perch
Shipard
Sydney Fong& Co Grobers
Exons
Mae
Dar
F.& R. Wak Scackamitio
C. Stokes & Co., Harness, and Bullar Ens ‘Imal
Smd
Rm Boel
Tok Od Laney
UG Moma
Ay Kmuug
JU Clarke
Ud J Dba
Ates Burke
Gee Fir Enrches
Ortaampion
Badur
Mra. Anderson
Grand Dukes
Lali
New York
Eiyy the Central News
Sensation
Hatte
India
Lottes
Europe
Ja Thua
Vandervelde
Setion
M Vandervelde
M. Vandervelde
Veralons
Ay Arc
Mk Emile Vandervelul
Ivan
Anetra
Sitiea
Ana Towws
Australia
Ena Lendoe
Sumtetems
Heawing
Perth
TRE Overseas Clus Fund
Charles Hormann
Eleanor Street
C. H. Counsel
Northampton
Langest
Olocery
Western Australian Instrance CO
Syslone Fexse
Geraldton Timber Co., Ltd
Messrs. Fallowfield Aco
Tims
Wimbr
Demme
Rema Ty
Brad Pee
Rmitage
St. George's Buildings
Macalpines
Richard PursersCo
West
Pele
West Guildford
Constantine & Gardner
Guardian
Peat
R. Guscott
Vaniser
the “Genediaar Ge Eady
Remmi
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