Roosevelt Demands Total War Unity Against Germans
President Roosevelt denounces pacifists and German language press, calling for total American mobilization. He rejects dual loyalties, urging deportation or removal of German language publishers and demanding all citizens be either fully American or German. He cites Meyer's misquote and reiterates resolve to win the war.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kuno Meyer
Berlin
Amsterdam
Meyer
Germany
Meyers
United States
Mr. Myers
Myer
Chicago
Detroit
Congress
Reason
What Women Are Doing On The Battle Fields
A Washington dispatch surveys women who fought or served in wars, noting past cases in the United States and abroad. It cites Beebe Beaman in the Spanish War, Loreta Velasquez in the Civil War, and others, including Helen Paz in the Hungarian Ukraine Legion, highlighting women's military roles and disguises.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
United States
Beebe Beaman
Iowa
Spain
Philippines
Afanila
Senora
Loreta Velassuiz
New Orleans
Lenora
California
Europe
Ukraine
Helen Paz
Carpathian
Women at War Commanded Units and Earned Medals in Early 20th Century Conflicts
The passage highlights Russian women serving in the military before and during the revolution, with figures such as Madame Nicovetsova leading the Sixth Ural Cossack regiment and earning a medal, Nira Bashkirova reconnoitering for the Cross of St. George, and Miller Tomilovosky (Totmilovsky) acting as an orderly scout and telegraph operator who helped thwart a German break in the center.
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Uhlans
Russia
Madame Nicovetsova
Ural Cossack
East Prussia
Nira Bashkirova
Vilna
Nicholai Popin
St. George
Totmolovsky
Miller Tomilovosky
Inventions by Americans Build Confidence in War Effort
The article notes American inventors shaping naval and military tech and expresses faith a new American invention will soon win the war. Cites Harveyized steel, Ericsson, the gatling gun, the Lewis, the Maxims, air flight, and submarine work as examples of American innovation inspiring hope amid crisis.
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Ericsson
Maine
Holland
Leslie’s Magazine
Wartime Volunteer Totals From the United States
The New York Herald notes that since April 1, 1 750 000 Americans volunteered for military and naval service, with 650 000 accepted. More than 1 000 000 are under arms and equipped, a fact the Kaiser might consider in his cap.
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New York Herald
Texas Farmers' Union Opens Fifteenth Convention in Dallas
Dallas hosts the Texas State Farmers' Union fifteenth annual convention with a large representative attendance. Crop production marketing and other live agricultural issues will be discussed as sessions run through Friday.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas State Farmers’ Union
End Rebellion Ends in Sinaloa Leader Capture
In Mexico City on August 14 authorities announced the rebellion in Sinaloa is over after Fernan do Espinosa de los Monteros, the rebel chief, was captured. The revolt arose in opposition to General R. F. Iturbe's installation as governor.
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Mexico City
Sinaloa
R. F. Iturbe
Fernando Espinosa de Los Monteros
Civil Service Estimates Include Secret Service and Education Funds
London August 14 Civil Service supplementary estimates total 1 329 807 pounds with 300 000 for secret service 529 856 for public education in Scotland and 584 000 for public education in Ireland.
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London
Civil Service
Secret Service
Scotland
Ireland
Forgotten gold collection under German treasury decree
Report notes that all golden assets within the empire are being gathered for Germany's treasury. The statement adds that the Golden Rule is not recognized or applied in Germany.
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Germany
New York Sun
Woman professor takes leave to help Nebraska sheep ranch
Dr. Florence K. Richardson of Drake University, the only woman department head in an American university, takes a nine year leave to assist her mother with a large sheep ranch at Scott’s Bluff Nebraska. Meanwhile Philadelphia mill workers pack fracture pillows for Red Cross using waste thread. Folay’s malaria tonic advertised by Mann Drug Co.
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Plorence Kk. Richardson
Drake University
Scott's Bluff
Neb
Philadelphia
Red Cross
Reward Offered for Arrest of Spoiler in Railroad Incident
A July 20 1917 notice from Charlotte North Carolina offers 500 dollars reward for the arrest of the accused or persons responsible for a derailment and damage to a passenger train near Salisbury and Yorktown. The reward is issued by the Southern Railway System and directed to J W Connelly Chief Special Agent with contact through Sheriff N W.
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Charlotte
N. C
Southern
Shookrbc
J. W. Connelly
Southern Railway System
N.C
N. W
Guilford County Seeks Proposals for Courthouse Jail Complex
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals by August 21 1917 10 a.m. for construction heating plumbing elevator and rail equipment for a Greensboro courthouse and jail. Each bid needs a certified check with a $ amount. Drawings and specs available from architect Harry Barton Greensboro NC with a $25 deposit. The board may reject any bid and reserves the right to final action.
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Board of County Commissioners
Guilford County
N. C
Sreensboro
Harry Barton
Greensboro, N. Co
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Aladdin Security Oil
Standard Oil Company
Baltimore
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Charleston, W. Va
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Washington, D.C
Norfolk, Va
Richmond, Va
Texas Farmers’ Meeting
Petrograd
Dallas Dallas News
Mann
W. C. Boren
Board County Commissioners
Greensboro
Aarctigc
Arctic Ice & Coal CO
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
J. Gurney Briggz
Mgr
Henderson & Co
Bennett
J. T. Bennett Co
Bank OF Commerce
H. A. Mild
E. Kearns
A. M. Rankin
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