Italy Invasion Foiled by Treachery and Weakness
The article claims Austro German intelligence and propaganda weakened Italian troops on the front. It alleges munition workers and socialist elements were redirected to combat roles after Turin riots, enabling a strategic invasion point to be exploited before defense could solidify. The piece blames treachery and poor resistance for the invasion success.
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Turin
Front
Italy
Dry shampoos banned amid rationing in London
The defense of the realm authority nicknamed Dora faces backlash from hairdressers as new restrictions curb the use of alcohol and methylated spirit. The order, tied to munition and Red Cross needs, threatens dry shampoos and half lotions, while unlit stones become useless without spirit ignition.
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London
Red Cross
America Draws Germany to Edge of Defeat
London correspondent Edgar Wallace analyzes how Americas entry into World War I shifted German strategy. He argues Allied food sufficiency, American material support, and disruptions to neutral trade wouldPressure Germany, risking shortages and a weakened war effort unless the German offensive stalls.
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London
Almerica
Germany
Birmingham Post
Edgar Wallace
Wallace
Isonzo
Italy
Russia
America
Entente
Britain
Bulgaria
AIR FEATS OF THE LAFAYETTE MEN IN FRANCE
Letters from Smithsonian secretary's son detail Lafayette Escadrille pilots in France. Flights after Christmas patrols, dogfights, and a Thanksgiving dinner with Captain Thenant and French officers. Reports praise Spad aircraft, endurance under enemy fire, and decorations for Lufbery and others while noting uncertain fate of Campbell and Bulkely.
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Wshington
Lafayette
France
Charles D. Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
B. S. Walcott
Hnes
Wilcott
Air Service
Pershing
Chicago
Walcott
Campbell
Lafayette Escadrille
Squadron 84
Bulkely
Germany
Kenneth Marr
Pete
Ile
Guynemer
Liafayette Escadrille
Lufbery
Mra
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Lewan
Maines
Fie
Escadrilles
Endicas
Airplane Camera Aids Reconnaissance For Air Corps
An almost automatic airplane camera will be used by American aviation corps men for reconnaissance work. Operated by pulling a string or pressing a button, it can be preset so the entire operation is triggered by a single press. The camera provides a near perfect view of terrain and is invaluable for reconnaissance. Price cited as $8.
Overcoat Discovery Stops Bank Heist Claim
New York report recounts Monroe Smith, described as a negro, claiming he took a coat from Leslie Davis during a home visit. Davis testified he owned the coat and could prove it. A justice ordered a search, the money hidden inside the coat was found in the dining room.
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New York
Monroe Smith
Leslie Davin
Davis
Smith
Deer Population Boost Proposed in Chippewa Falls Park
A plan in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin proposes increasing the deer herd in the city park to reduce feeding costs and support park upkeep. Officials seek public input on enhancing habitat and managing wildlife numbers.
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Chippewa Falls
Wia
Etna
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