Seeing Rome From Dirigible Flight Over Ancient City
A Western Newspaper Union report describes an aerial tour over Rome in a warcraft dirigible, detailing views of St. Peter's, the Coliseum, the Quirinal palace, and the Roman Campagna. The author notes a 40 to 50 mph flight, brief ascent and descent, and that civilian air travel to Rome is not yet feasible.
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Lloyd Allen
Western
Union
Jorg
Areata
Prajce
Italy
Rome
Europe
France
England
Perio
Ameren
Himber
Tome
St. Peter's
Coliseum
Hatlan
Mie
Aas
Wis
Tiber
Augustus
Quirinal Palace
Quirinal
Gaxing
Odo
War Savings stamps compare British and American systems
Washington reports a treasury analysis contrasting Britain's five year war savings certificates with the American annual series. It notes British stamps are bought as sixpence cards then exchanged, while the U.S. raises the price monthly to mature in 1924. Tax exemptions and eligibility limits are also outlined.
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Washington
Great Britain
America
United States Treasury
England
United States
Macnyy
British Isles
Ewell
Wis
Das
Association
Rensury
Machines to Do Work in Census The Great Peacetime Inventory
Government begins assembling plans for the 1920 census. Machines to process up to 180000 cards in eight hours will classify and tabulate vast material from industrial firms, schools, and institutions. Walter Haltenes leads the machine effort, with 25 machines under construction and type from Washington vocational schools feeding the process.
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Washington
United States
Consis
Redfield
Aar
Tat
Nemy
Department ‘of Aeronautics
Honesus Rogers
Thte
Tie
Lan
Moyers
Nota
Amo Sol
Soap Bribe Frees American Soldier Amid Armistice Tangle
A fragment describes an American prisoner freed during WWI after a bribed officer opened a gate at a German stockade. He rejoined his regiment and faced peril as wandering prisoners banded together, learning of the armistice while moving by night and day toward a distant front.
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Colitenz
Tedig
Delsonal
Germany
Willian
Gutter Ameri
Armisticn
London Welcomes Grenadiers Amid Crowded Reception
A chaotic London crowd greeted returning Grenadiers from Germany with loud cheers and massed hands. The scene referenced a wartime context with mixed signals and unclear captions, but highlighted strong public attendance and picturesque reception in the capital.
Letter of Texas Judge T. Former Ie Delivered to Anothys Perton
Fragmented report describes a Texas judge and Bolger involved in a dramatic letter exchange with threats of violence. The dispatch mentions a wife Severn and a move to Waco, with confusion over sender and recipient.
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Texas
Anothys Perton
Hnding
Chile
Willy
Bolger
Spencer
Severn
Waco
Harrie
Tom
Bey
Hollinger
Hiss
Hetter Spencer
Fleet Cour Couse
Witness Dog Trixie Testifies in Philadelphia Case
In Common Pleas Court No 5, Mrs Helen Tatham claims dog Trixie bit her on the left thigh during a July incident at the Chambers residence while purchasing household items. The dog's owner denies guilt as the court weighs testimony about the dog and neighborhood children’s playtimes.
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Villadelphia
Pat Trixie
Common Pleas Court
Mre
Helen Tatham
Mary A. Chamba
Mra
Bhuticus
Stu
Tehele
Trixie
Coffee Prices Rise Across San Juan Market
San Juan reports a marked price surge as coffee growers struggle with a 60 percent drop in harvest from last year. Dealers cite tighter supply, currency effects, and regional declines in Cuba and Spain as factors driving up costs for retailers and consumers.
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San Juan
Pla
Porto Rico
Cuba
Luis Bell
Nesta
Ote
Jnl
Weal Ralse Lely
Ecenta A
Photographs Taken For Soldiers Graves Relatives
The Red Cross takes over photographing fallen American soldiers after initial photos were forwarded to families. Several hundred portraits had been sent, and the War Department requested broader efforts to photograph all brave men. Each image will be mounted on a folding card frame with the soldier's name inscribed.
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Mwery Fer
War Department
Red Cross
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Erie
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Livibea
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Tiemense
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Mitaela
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Witten
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Coof
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