Civilians Enroll for Summer Sail on Navy Cruis
Civilian volunteers age 19 to 45 enroll for a month aboard U S warships starting August 15 as part of naval preparedness. About 2000 men from varied trades will train at Tangier Sound and in target practice, with certificates and potential future service considered.
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Ors
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Adrmarl J. M. Helm
Virginia
Portland
Keargarge
Boston
Mass
Tangier Sound
Chesapeake Bay
Daimels
Helm
Navy
Naval
Tangier
Border Troops Properly Cared For Says War Reports
The War Department released reports on National Guard mobilization for border duty to refute charges of poor rations and facilities. General Bliss reports camps in excellent sanitary condition with decent shelter and food. officers and enlisted men express satisfaction. Deficiencies in equipment are addressed. Funston praised for management. The department calls the border troop movement handling excellent in all respects.
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Washington
War Department
National Guard
Baker
Congress
Tasker H. Bliss
Mission
Texas
Funston
Vienna Imposes Coffee Card System Amid Shortage
Vienna announces a government order restricting coffee use to curb hoarding. Each person over four years old will receive a weekly half pound card, with confiscation of excess stocks and a centralized control on distribution. Restaurants and coffee houses are exempt to preserve cafe culture in the busy streets.
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Vienna
Ewasty Boulevard
Imi
Distriets
Watson Millions To Help Crippled Girls Happy
Pittsburgh observed that David T Watson left his fortune to his wife Margaret H W Watson with the instruction that after her death the fund would found and endow a home for crippled female children ages three to sixteen. The estate valued at 3 000 000 will finance a special clinic to restore some children to normal.
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Pittsburgh
David T. Watson
Margaret H. W. Watson
Britain Fears Backlash Over Forcing Refugees to Front
Britain considers policy shift that could send refugees to front lines amid tensions with Russia. Officials weigh risks of alienating Moscow while addressing defense needs and wartime pressures.
Global debate over Russian refugees deportation policy
London reports a split among political leaders after Britain says allied subjects in England must enlist or face deportation. Russian Jews and refugees fear punishment while reformers warn of damaging Anglo Russian ties and the asylum tradition.
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London
England
Herbert Samuel
Home Office
House of Commons
Russia
America
Manchester Guardian
Europe
Alexander Herzen
Tchaikovsky
Prince Kuropatkin
Duma
Britain
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Russian Becomes Prominent Language Across Europe
London reports that Russian language, once rarely used in western Europe, is set to become common. German French and Spanish were dominant prewar. now Russian ranks high in commerce minded circles as Russia seeks postwar trade with the allies. Spanish maintains lead in Germany despite hoped-for shifts.
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Europe
London
CoEat
Russia
Germany
Gulf
Indian cholera remedy cited in Des Moines church lecture
A missionary from India described bowel complaints and says a chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy saved his life during illness in the interior. He claims the remedy is used successfully in India as a cure and can be relied on for milder bowel ailments here.
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Des Moines
Iowa
India
Notice to creditors in estate of H Alexander Gecoasd
Executor A E Alexander informs all creditors to present claims by June 20 1917 or be barred. Those indebted to the estate should make payment promptly. Notice dated April 20 1946.
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H. Alexander
Gecoasd
A. E. Alexander
Carolina and Yadkin River R R Schedule Effective Oct 1 1915
Southbound timetable lists daily departures from High Point Thomasville Gordontown Denton and High Rock with arrivals at High Point and other stations. Schedule notes trains may be expected to arrive or depart but times are not guaranteed. Signed W E Price general manager.
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High Point
Thomasville
Gordontown
Denton
High Rock
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W. C. Idol
C. E. Kearns
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H. A. Millis
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