Wheat may take part in winning great war
Prof John Adams Scott of Northwestern University argues controlling Mesopotamia’s wheat could feed the world. He details routes to Baghdad, rail links from Damascus to Aleppo, and strategic pressures on Egypt, Armenia, and the Levant as Britain seeks to secure the region and guard supply lines. He notes colonial rail corridors, climate advantages, and the Armageddon battlefield imagery.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mesopotamia
John Adams Scott
Northwestern University
Bagdad
Scott
Babylonia
New York
Darius
Alexander
Egypt
Europe
Armenia
Issus Pass
Alexandretta Gulf
Asia Minor
Taurus
Anti-Taurus
Russia
England
South Africa
Gaza
Germany
Aleppo
Euphrates
Tigris
Capetown
Bombay
Palestine
Issus
Opening of the Big Leagues Across Baseball
The opening day preview highlights the National and American Leagues. It notes the Boston Red Sox as reigning champions under Jack Barry with key players returning, while the Tigers Indians White Sox Yankees and Athletics are seen as strong contenders. The National League focuses on the New York Giants the Braves and the Robins with expectations for Phillies Cubs Cardinals Pirates and Reds to compete, and rookie talent could alter outcomes.
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Red Sox
Jack Barry
Sox
Speaker
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New York Yankees
Athletics
Fielder Jones
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Senators
Walter Johnson
New York Giants
McGraw
Braves
Brooklyn Robins
Brooklyn
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Cardinals
Pirates
Redlegs
Conservation of breeding animals urged for meat supply
Washington April 10 James Wilson former secretary of agriculture urged conservation or expansion of breeding stock at a Natural Agricultural Society meeting. He warned 40 percent of farms rent land leading to grain sales and soil decline, and called for preserving breeding animals to protect soil fertility and boost future meat output.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Wilson
Natural Agricultural Society
Mr. Wilson
USA
Italian calls for new loans to ease trade costs
Rome papers urge the treasury to contract new loans in America to pay for imports from the United States without worsening the exchange rate. The rate stands at 7.80 per dollar, a loss of 53 cents. Italy’s existing loans in America total 50,900,600 dollars, smaller than those of its Entente allies.
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Rome
Popolo Romano
America
Italy
United States
Lumbermen's Association of Texas Opens 31st Convention
Galveston April 10 A large crowd attended the opening session of the 31st annual Lumbermen's Association of Texas convention. President T W Griffiths called the meeting to order and presided. FE Harris welcomed delegates with a reply by FE H Lingo of Denison. Many topics for the three day event were listed for discussion.
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Galveston
Texas
The
Lumbermen’s Association of Texas
T. W. Griffiths
FE. F. Harris
FE. H. Lingo
Denison
England Seeks Fast Tramp Steamers For War Goods
In the House of Commons the shipping controller’s secretary described a large shipbuilding program, stressing standardization. He urged faster tramp steamers, beyond ordinary speeds, to outrun submarines, noting half of UK merchant ships over 2,600 tons were tied to war efforts and that imports restrictions and shipping conservation were planned for this year and next.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Coneettion
Noted Athlete Weds in Evanston Church ceremony
John Paul Jones once famed Cornell runner married Miss Mary Belle Robinson of Evanston at St Marks church Evanston. The reception followed at the Robinson home. They will reside in Washington DC where Jones works as a mechanical engineer.
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Chicago
John Paul Jones
Cornell University
Mary Belle Robinson
Lewis Arms Robinson
Evanston
St. Mark’s Church
Washington, D. C
Revival Attends West End Baptist Services Increase
West End Baptist Church reports rising attendance with the largest midweek turnout since the revival began. Rev James A Clark of First Baptist preached on I John 3 2 urging Christians to live as sons and daughters of God. Twenty plus prayed at the close and several professed faith. Sermons continue nightly at 7 30 with services at 8 o'clock as rain shifted Sunday plans.
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James A. Clark
First Baptist Church
Clark
Switzerland Faces Heavy War Debts and Cost Increases
Berne April 10 Switzerland estimates war related expenses will total about 700000 francs by year end for neutrality and border protection. Interest and sinking funds may require 100000000 francs annually beyond ordinary revenue with only a third secured so far. A tobacco monopoly proposal faces opposition as Switzerland copes with higher living costs and government salary needs.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Burdesrat
Thowzh
Zurich
Gemeva
Silver Jubilee of an Archbishop in Milwaukee
In St John Cathedral Milwaukee the silver jubilee of Archbishop Sebastian Messmer was celebrated with a pontifical high mass of thanksgiving marking 25 years since his elevation to Green Bay bishopric. Archbishops Messmer led the ceremony as clergy and laity from across the archdiocese attended.
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Milwaukee
Wis
St. John’s Cathedral
Sebastian Messmer
Messmer
Green Bay
Fights Scheduled for Tonight in Three Cities
Kid Williams faces Frankie Burns in a 10 round bout in New York. Toughie Ramser climbs into the ring with John Moye for 10 rounds in Minneapolis. Archie McLeod meets George Adams in a 10 round match at Beloit Wisconsin.
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Kid Williams
Frankie Burns
New York
Toughie Ramser
John Moye
Minneapolis
Archie McLeod
George Adams
Beloit
Wis
General Carranza Gifts Hermosillo 10000 Pesos
Mexico City reports General Carranza donated 10,000 pesos to Hermosillo in thanks for the city’s hospitable reception when he opposed General Huerta in 1913. A unrelated court remark about audio confusion at Bump's last evening follows.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Hermosillo
General Huerta
Unclear Schedule Fragments Abbreviated Times
Readable fragments show specific times 9 00 am 11 30 am and 3 00 pm but no context or event. article lacks identifiable names places or actions to confirm schedule details.
Monumental work promises lower prices direct from maker
Claim emphasizes high quality and discounts by bypassing salesmen and middlemen. Advertises direct sales by the manufacturer offering cheaper prices and invites customers to compare and see the savings.
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