Third Year War Shows Allies Gaining Ground Globally
The article outlines allied gains across fronts in the third year of war, noting Russian and Balkan advances, French and British successes at Verdun and the Somme, Italian advances toward Trieste, and Ottoman setbacks. It also highlights Germany's strained supply lines, US entry, and expected winter campaigns.
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Germany
New York
Roumania
United States
Brussilof
Bukowina
Galicia
Hungary
Boemania
Transylvania
Hermannstadt
Kronstadt
von Falkenhayn
von Hindenburg
von Mackenser
Bucharest
Walachia
Sereth
Danube River
A. Somme
The
Gomme
Douglas Haig
Somme
Verdun
ENO
Patis
Munastir
Constantine
Greece
Kavala
Silesia
Veniselia
Albania
Sarrall
Balkan
Riga
Pinsk
Carpathians
Stanislaus
Kernstoff
Haltcs
Kalucz
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Bagdad
Erzerum
Trebisond
Mush
Armenia
Sues Canal
Romani
Palestine
Jerusalem
Holy City
Jaffa
East Africa
West Front
Rescue chronology at sea ends with tragic recovery
The account describes Flaff diving to rescue his master, being dragged under, and releasing him. Arthur Bazata joined the frantic search, dived to recover Joseph’s body, and brought it to shore. Fluff persisted in diving until Bazata recovered the master and brought the body ashore.
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Flaff
Arthur Bazata
Joseph
Fluff
Baseta
Child Drowns in Westfield River After Rescue Attempt
In Westfield Massachusetts seven year old Joseph Wrogow eky drowned in the Westfield River at Red Rock after his collie Fluit twice tried to bring him out. The tragedy highlights a failed rescue as bystanders assisted and authorities investigated.
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Westfield, Mass
Joesph Wrogoweky
Westfield River
Red Rock
Fluit
Hearty Breakfast Aids France Says Bergonie
In Bordeaux France Doctor Bergonie of the medical faculty urges an American style breakfast for France. He argues it would relieve economic strain by providing rational nourishment and reducing waste. He notes Europeans eat their main meal late when tired and less able to digest it.
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Bordeaux
France
Doctor Bergonie
Bordeaux Medical Faculty
Europe
How to Write to Soldiers in France Cautions
War department notice instructs senders to address letters or cables to the soldier by name and unit only with American Expeditionary Force, omitting unit location. Envelopes must show sender’s name and address. Similar rules apply to messages from expeditionary troops to the U S. Avoid mentioning troop locations or movements.
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Washington
France
War Department
United States
Crowded Sea Crest dining as new hotel opens
Helen and Warren dine at the Sea Crest veranda as a new hotel takes over service. They encounter heat, a patriotic sunset, a bustling crowd, and a wary view of rising prices and evolving menus under new management. The waiter pace, health inspections, and shore dinner plans frame their mixed impressions of progress and quality.
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Warren
Warres
Ares
Helen
St. Germain
Consomme
Waeeren
Health Department
Walter
Werren
New Neighbor Labeled An Old Maid by Landlord
Mrs Occy Wattles mocks the upstairs neighbor as an old maid while the landlord agrees. She cites the phonograph records of men’s voices as incriminating evidence in a Kansas City Spr story.
English Scouts Greet US War Bond Of Kinship
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Baden-Powell writes to Colin H. Livingstone, head of the Boy Scouts of America, praising wartime unity and detailing Boy Scout work behind the lines. He cites railway bridge and power plant guards, coast watching, orderlies for offices, trained signallers and ambulance crews as essential national service since America's entry into the war.
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Robert
Baden- Powell
Colin H. Livingstone
Boy Scouts of America
America
London
United States
War Office
Admiralty
Government
Scout First War Service Demonstrates Scout Aid
Boy Scouts of America showed emergency service skills after the Eddystone Munition Works disaster. More than 120 lives were lost and hundreds injured. Scouts were released from school to assist in first aid, guard duties, and patrol work in Eddystone and Chester, aiding Western Union Telegraph with a flood of telegrams.
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Boy Scouts of America
Eddystone
Rcouts
Chester
Western Union Telegraph Company
Take Down Your Wireless Scout Drill Urged
A WWI era notice urges boys to dismantle any wireless plant not operated by government officials. It cites a president order making reception and transmission devices illegal and requiring immediate removal of antennas and packing of instruments. Scouts must dismantle their own gear and inform police about any other non government stations in operation.
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Gorizia
Iconzo
Corso
Trieste
Italy
Balkana
Balkans
United States
Scouts Aid Firemen In Knoxville Fire Plan
Boy Scouts of Knoxville Tennessee under Robert J Charles are being trained to assist the city fire department. Upon a fire report the scout commissioner is notified and alerts district officers to mobilize scouts for disaster response.
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Robert J. Charles
Boy Scouts of
Knoxville
Scout Knows His City and Its Shortcuts
A scout knows the city as well as forest trails and can guide a stranger to any place. He understands the locations of police stations fire alarms doctors hospitals and the quickest routes to them. He also knows city officials and their duties and offers help proudly.
Civic Scouts Clean Alameda Beaches In Big Rally
Boy Scouts of Alameda California organized seven troops to clean several miles of beaches on the south side of the city. After the cleanup they held a scout rally and burned the gathered rubbish in a large bonfire.
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Boy Scouts
Alameda
Cal
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