Looting and Destruction Reported in War Devastation
A London Times and other correspondents recount massive German depredations in French villages Chauny and surrounding areas. Wells and trees cut down, homes burned, wells poisoned, and civilians looted as troops withdrew. Refugees describe pillaging, forced evacuations, and widespread destruction.
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Willy Tee
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Geran Temaian
Irene
Hell
Ipepsom
Peronne
Kent
Hamby
Fatigue of War Felt Across Germany and Saxony
Reports from Plauen Saxony describe worsening living standards, hunger, and weariness among workers as the war drags on. Curtis Toth notes rising restiveness, rising food poverty, and a growing sense of despair, with Saxony bearing the sharpest burden.
Submarine Surrenders Reported Amid War News
London diary reports increased rumors of submarines surrendering and improved detection methods. It notes possible issues with supply ships or crew morale and mentions pleased destroyer crews over a new method for locating subs, while urging readers to view gossip with caution.
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London
Perthenives
Cme
Kipling Quits In Protest Over Society of Authors
Kipling resigns from the Society of Authors in protest against the committee's action and the society's current views. He had contributed 500 toward the Persian fund and cites a difference of opinion on charity books published during the war. The resignation, after 25 years of membership, is noted with regret by the committee.
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Lemion
Rudyard Kipling
Society of Authors
Iis
Kipling
Spectty
Coronade Hotel Owner Seeks Injunction Over City Hall Clock
Sinsiles, owner of the Coronade hotel, obtained a lawyer and sought an injunction to stop Mayor Bentley and the Wichita commissioners from installing a $1,500 clock in the city hall tower. He says the clock’s chimes will disturb guests at eight each morning.
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Kan
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Coronade
McRass
City Hall
Bentley
Smalley
Pistol Threat Sparks Maid Row in Evanston
In Evanston a maid named Annie faces a volatile dispute with her mistress over another concubine. Mrs. Jones is named as a rival employer and threats escalate as talk of violence and potential firing reaches a head.
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Evanston
Kentucky
Annle
Annie
Jones
Cordite Chewing Blamed for Worker Drunkenness
London officials report that fatigue and alcohol-like behavior among munitions workers stem from chewing cordite. The smokeless explosive used in shells acts as a powerful stimulant, with immediate nervous system impact and long term harm. Cordite consists of nitroglycerin, gun cotton, and mineral jelly, and each cartridge contains 60 stands.
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London
Ministry of Munitions
Specialist Wins Success In New York DecoArt Exposition
Miss Helen Hammond stands among New York's top decorators. celebrated for designing, recording, and entertaining in varied works. Her prize exhibition features the incomparable teawarden on a leading hotel roof, with her talent touching halls, regis galleries, and distinctive furniture.
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Helen Hammond
New York
Profit by Chance Remark
Mary Dougherty who worked in a hotel steward’s department spoke only once of her personal affairs. Her casual remark led to two Irish families receiving funds after her death in a hotel accident. Police found 1500 in cash and a bank book with 4000 in deposits in her locker. Patrick and David Dougherty were identified as the brothers involved. David is dead and his five children will share six thousand dollars with Patrick.
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Mary Dougherty
Donegal
Ireland
Mary
Patrick
David Dougherty
David
Expensive Car Ride In Brooklyn Court Case
In Brooklyn a street car ride cost Harry Sokolow $900.05 after an argument with the conductor over the jitney. The jury added $900 to the tare, increasing his total charge.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Harry Sokolow
Diplomatic Anthem Swap At Cairo Palace
A London report tells how US Consul Peter A Jay faced a ceremonial hiccup in Cairo. The imperial band lost the Star-Spangled Banner music, proposing Marching Through Georgia instead, but the procession arrived as Oh Say Can You See, with Jay entering under a chorus of bandmen spared by diplomacy.
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London
United States
Peter Augustus Jay
Cairo
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Palace
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Mason and Dixon
Ten Virtues for Oregon Pupils Listed by Teachers
Portland Oregon teachers name the ten core virtues for common schools led by Honesty and truthfulness followed by cleanliness obedience respect courtesy patriotism kindness industry and punctuality.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
W. A. Churchill
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