Explosion halted British drive by German bomb claim
A circulated letter purports a German air attack behind British lines in France caused a massive explosion of ammunition valued at about 25 million dollars, halting the Allied offensive. The Universal Press association published excerpts noting censorship delays and naming MP Joseph King of North Somerset as a possible author.
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Riter
France
London
J. King
Press Association
House of Commons
King
Jersey City
M. P. Wiot
Universal Press Association
Britain
Germany
Who
S Who
Joseph King
North Somerset
Oxford
Airedale College
Giessen University
Surrey County Council
Reform
National
Liberal Clubs
G. Raffalovich
Raffaiovich
Association
New York
Woman masquerades as man to evade war draft in London
A woman living as a man and posing as a husband to a boarding house keeper’s daughter was called to the colors. After a four year ruse and two deceased children, she confessed to army officials and faced a medical board exam as she sought exemption.
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London
Army Medical Board
Rheims Schools Operate From Cellars Amid Bombardment
In Rheims France amid eighteenth months of bombardment about 1300 pupils attend classes daily, mostly in cellars and wine caves two stories underground. Some children fear loss of parents yet instruction continues as teachers and pupils persevere through danger.
Japan to Back Britain with Specie Bonds Deal
The Japanese government announces it will invest up to 100 million yen in British exchequer bonds for one year at 6 percent. Proceeds may be used to pay for U S munitions, with specie transferred to Britain as needed. Net yield for Japan is about 4 percent after currency considerations.
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Tokio
Sept
United States
Japan
America
Bread consumption and clothing costs for French soldiers
Paris reports each French soldier has eaten about half a ton of bread since the war began. The army has used 75,000,000 yards of cloth, with feeding costs around forty cents per day. Frontline uniforms cost nearly as much as feeding, while rear-area clothing averages eight cents daily.
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Paris
Irish Bludgeons Used on Germans Heroic Raid Details
Captain D. D. Sheehan recounts Lieutenant Arthur Batten-Pool of the Royal Munster Fusiliers winning the Victoria Cross after a raid on a German trench. Despite wounds, he urged his men and directed operations, later aiding others before collapsing. The Munsters’ assault shattered German defenses as Irish shillelaghs and morale bludgeoned the enemy.
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Arthur Batten-Pool
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Sheehan
Batten-Pool
Humphreys
No Man’s Land
Munster
Look Younger By Keeping Bowels Regular
Nostalgic advice claims aging accelerates with a neglected liver and bowels. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation and biliousness, praising ease of use and pleasant effects as obtainable everywhere.
Cottontown Mother Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar
Mrs Ada Sanders of Cottontown Tennessee says Foley's Honey and Tar cures her two little girls when they have colds. The remedy relieves hoarseness tickling throat bronchitis hay fever asthma and croup. For sale by Mann Drug company.
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Ada Sanders
Cottontown
Tenn
Foley
Mann Drug Company
50 000 Damage Suit Docketed in Federal Court
In Greensboro Judge James E. Boyd heard the appeal in W. A. Todd versus McCall of Wilkes county. The case, arising from a Wilkes Superior Court suit for 50000 dollars alleging alienation of affection and abduction, was removed to federal court after McCall’s habeas corpus bond was reduced from 50000 to 7000 dollars. The court directed docketing and will hear bond reduction arguments in days ahead.
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Greensboro
James E. Boyd
United States
W. A. Todd
McCall
Wilkes County
Todd
Wilkes Superior Court
Lane
United States Court
Boyd
Bond
Judge Bond
German of influence in New Zealand jail
Maximilian Ballin brother of the Hamburg American Line president, sent to jail for three months at his own request in Auckland New Zealand. He had worked as a bookkeeper, relied on remittances from his brother, lost support after the war broke out, drifted into illness and unemployment, and asked to be arrested as charity to a man unable to care for himself in the community.
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Auckland
N. Z
Maximilian Ballin
Hamburg-American Line
Auckland Weekly News
New Zealand
Emperor William Watches in Person as Battle Rages at Combles
Paris reports Emperor William in person observing the fighting over Combles as French General Michelet’s forces reach the Roye to Peronne railroad, hold it for 20 miles, and sever German supply lines behind the Somme. Chaulnes nears the French line. Berny-en-Santerre’s capture gives control over Barleux and completes encirclement of Deniecourt park.
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Paris
William
LaLiberte
Combles
Michelet
Roye
Peronne
Somme
Chaulnes
Berny-en-Santerre
Barleux
Deniecourt Park
How to Give Good Advice as a Cough Remedy Endorser
The best way to give good advice is to set a good example. When others see how quickly you recover from a cold using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy they may follow your lead. The remedy has long been in use and enjoys an excellent reputation. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Comforting Words On Dean's Kidney Pills Value
Mrs. R. B. Welborn of High Point testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills curing five year kidney complaints. She suffered back pain dizziness and eye spots before taking the remedy. Pills priced 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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High Point
R. B. Welborn
E. Washington St
Dean
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