Germans Violating Hague Rules Highlight Belgian Suffering
Gaston de Leval, Brussels bar member, told the American Bar association in Saratoga Springs that three years of German occupation of Belgium violated Hague covenants. He cited fines, executions, deportations, and forced labor, urging that the occupiers misuse “absolute necessity” to override Belgian law while praising American aid and Cardinal Mercier.
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Saratoga Springs
Belgium
Mr. de Leval
de Leval
Liege
Germany
America
Brand Whitlock
Cardinal Mercier
Brussels
Montesquieu
the Hague
Red Cross funds aid Armenian and Syrian relief
The Red Cross war council allocates 300000 for near east relief through the American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief, the second 500000 appropriation to the American relief committee. The effort spans Armenia Palestine and the Caucasus with missionaries guiding aid and three commissioners serving without pay.
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Red Cross Committee On Co-Operation
C. A. Coffin
Red Cross War Council
Near East
American Committee
American Relief Committee
American Committee For
Ottoman Empire
Armenia
Palestine
Caucasus
Asia Minor
Red Cross
Western
Asia
America
Armenian and Syrian Relief Committee
United States
James L. Barton
Charles L. Vickrey
Lumberton Boy Falls Aims for Recovery After Arm Break
In Lumberton on September 7, 12 year old Howard Linkham fell from a tree injuring his right arm and eye. He was taken to the hospital for surgical care and rests as well as could be expected. A local ad cites Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs hay fever and related ailments with a testimonial from Mrs. Chas Reitz.
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Lumberton
Howard Linkham
W. L. Linkham
Foley
Chas. Reitz
Allens Mills
Mann Drug Co
Strike prevention during war sought by mill men
Washington reports that manufacturers proposed a joint wartime labor accord to prevent strikes and lockouts, maintain open or closed shop rules, and set up compulsory arbitration for war production disputes. Nearly 150 members of the National Industrial Conference Board urged adoption and an early conference with union leaders.
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Washington
Council of National Defense
National Industrial Conference Board
Cowncil
Avisory Commission
Imposter Pleads Guilty in Bigamy Charge
Rochester report states Lucien D Iffily 37 a Frenchman pled guilty to a bigamy charge in a court case. The defendant faced a serious offense involving an earlier marriage while another union remained in effect. Case details indicate legal proceedings and potential sentencing to follow.
Tobacco shipment sails to equip soldiers overseas
An Atlantic port reports a four masted schooner sailed yesterday for another port to load Virginia tobacco for American soldiers abroad. The cargo will include smoking and chewing tobacco and is described as the largest ever sent from the United States to France.
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Atlantic
Virginia
United States
France
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Humsucker's Health
A. M. Humsucker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness after using Foley Kidney Pills. He notes disordered kidneys caused pains inside and back sore muscles swollen joints and fatigue. Mann Drug Co.
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A. M. Humsucker
Chitto
Foley
Mann Drug Co
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Marguerite Clark
Paramount
Broadway
Armenians For Relief
Hart Drug Co
LaFayette Escadrille
Aero Club of America
IY Hilly
Escadrille
Rochester
Lucien D'Iffily
Seneca
Ameras
Postoffice
Territory
West Virginia
Congress
Arctic Ice& Coal Con
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