German Prisoners of War in the United States
Frederick C. Howe notes about 3 500 German prisoners in the United States as of 1917. Most are officers and seamen from ships seized after war declaration. many are interned at Ellis Island and in Boston harbor. Camps at Hot Springs, Fort McPherson, and Fort Oglethorpe host classes in English, French, shorthand, and more, while Y M C A aids with facilities and activities.
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United States
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Hampton Rounds
New York
Eilis Island
Boston
Porto Rico
Panama
Pacific
Kinouchou
Germany
Prussia
Ellissland
Boston Harbor
United States Immigration Authorities
Philadelphia
Fort Oglethorpe
Wilson
Exre
America
Heidelberg
Nurnberg
Black Mountains
North Carolina
Young Men's Christian Association
Hot Springs
Young Men’s Christian Association
May
Flere
Young Men's Christian Associaion
Port McPherson
Fort Dogs
Utah
Wrell
Fort McPherson
Efot Springs
Smoke shipments reveal兄twists of fate in WWI tragedy
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Thomas Graham sent three cigarette boxes to his brother Sergeant John Graham of the Fifth Regiment Royal Irish Rifles. Each box returned, with the final one bearing news from the English government that John had been killed in action on December 5 1916, a day after entering the trenches.
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Pittsburgh
John Graham
Royal Irish Rifles
France
Thomas Graham
Act
Chinese woman in Boise offers help to government
A Boise City registrant of Chinese origin expresses willingness to serve in war work. Lenn Ah Fong, also known as Mrs. Chin Sao, mentors as interpreter and private secretary, and has long acted as official interpreter for Boise courts. She is a Boise Public Schools graduate and active Congregationalist.
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Boise City
Idaho
Willow
Chin Sao
Lenn Ah Fong
Boise
Congregational Church of
Pup Becomes Hen House Hero in Smith Center Tale
Mrs Ben Butler defends a mangy pup named Nero as a test of faith. After dark Nero scares away Ben by shredding his clothing and grabbing a leg, finally prompting Ben to rethink his view and battle the dog to free himself.
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Ben
Nero
Lim
Pey
Mini
Rain prayers across Abilene churches begin series
Abilene Texas churches start a citywide prayer sequence for rain, lasting until the forecasted break in the drought. The effort follows a season of dry weather and appeals to congregations for collective intercession.
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Abiline
Tex
Teenie Johnson
Jack Johnson
Chicago
Jack
Barcelona
Spain
Hawaii
Red Cross
Acorn Planting Aims for BoscoBel Oak on Oregon Campus
A project at Eugene University of Oregon aims to grow a BoscoBel Oak from acorns linked to Charles II. The tale recounts Charles II hiding as Cromwell forces pursued him and owls fluttered from the trees, allegedly inspiring a pause in the pursuit. The effort hopes to yield a second Brusen hel oak.
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Oregon
Charles II
Eugene
Ore
Charles
University of Oregon
Charles VE
Telm
Alliance War Council Shapes Allied Offensives
Washington reports a new war council coordinating Entente reserves to concentrate forces at key points for a major offensive. Allies seek pooled reserves to strike at decisive German vulnerabilities while Berlin plans a defensive push toward Paris.
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Washinton
Verentites
Tkhedoft
Paris
Porte
Voreailles
Cannell Ws
Wilson
Lloyd Geone
Loni Caron
Imperial General Staff
I Field
Dougie Maig
Cones
War Council
Hen Beliege
War Department
Cownell
Allies Must Attack Wheat Shortages Dig Deep Into 1916 Plans
The article reports a push by Allies to attack wheat shortages with U S policy debates on price controls and rationing. It cites food administration notes that wheat stocks are below prior year levels and examines projected exports, farm stocks, and government price measures, with lawmakers proposing bills to stabilize prices and expand producer support.
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Washington
D. C
Condy
Senate
Food Administration
Ator Gore
Oklahoma
Wilson
Morgan
Williams
M Democrat
Department of Agriculture
Treasury receipts and outlays outline third liberty loan needs
The article details an April 6 launch for the third liberty loan and projects government receipts and expenditures through June 30. It estimates war costs, ally loans, and civil obligations totaling about 8.655 billion dollars, with on hand funds and expected revenues shaping the year's end balance.
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Washington, D
McAdoo
Treasury
Thie Trust
All Stari Civil
Efor Dane
Q Railrond
Dave
Wiley
Shell Drops Near Baker During Frontline Patrol
The Amerhany Army and its White Secretary of War faced a near miss from 70 millimeter artillery along a roadside within 40 yards. No injuries or damages were reported to NHye OCCUPATLS or nearby units. Secretary Baker remained for an hour on the frontline before returning to a halt.
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Baker
Amerhany
Priting
Taker
Storotary Haker
Captain Hardy Returns to Seattle from Japan
Veteran Navy sailor known as Captain Hardy arrives in Seattle from Japan where he spoke of experiences aboard a vessel under Commodore Perry. Recounting his years in the service he recalled life at sea and the earlier mission in Japan.
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Hardy
Seattle
Wasi
W. Ty
Portland
Japan
Any
Commodore Perry
Yankee Flyers Speed Up Rome to New Record Flight
Reported from Petrograd and London the Yankee flyers completed a 212 mile flight from Rome in record time with Major Ryan and Captain Tost aboard. An observer noted the German occupation of Petrograd is imminent within hours according to Thursday morning dispatches.
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Palestine
London War Office
Lord Rhondda
England
London
Rome
Vogein
Ryan
Som Mander
Amerlogy
TPR Ab Papezia
Actes Ag
Ane Cantaln Tost
Petrograd
Ing
Rungian Rontine Aits Hung
Trogray
Peace Treaty Ratified by All-Russian Congress of Soviets
The all Russian congress of Soviets ratified the peace with Germany by a large majority. A Bolshevik resolution urged defense of the country and a nation army of both sexes, signaling possible changes if circumstances shift. Leftist opposition failed to block the treaty and denounced it as anti-revolutionary. Hospital Fund Drive Near New York aims to fund hospitals abroad organized by American women doctors and lay workers starting March 26 under the War Staff committee of the Medical Women National Association.
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Moscow
Congres of Soviets
Germany
Lenine
Social Revolutionary Party
New York
Medical Women National Association
Red Cross
Maxim Ship to Be Tested
Washington reports the Maxim device for a non sinkable ship has been accepted for experimental use by the Shipping Board. The aim is to create vessels that could remain afloat and undamaged by submarine attacks.
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Maxim
Washington, D. C
Hudson
Shipping Board
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United States Commissioner of Immigration
Smokes
TRUTH
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House
Japanese War Savings Stamps Sales Committee of
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Corea
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Mass
Springfield
Oumwa
Canada
Minister of Customs
War Trade Board
Furme
United States Employment Service
Tahiti
Felix Gautier
Polynesia
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Harry J. Susskind
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
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Hanan
E. J. Pursell
St. Paul
Argentina
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Cony
Lromiged Mall
U.S
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