World power plot tests Kasia in New York hold
Kasia nurses her wounded father as Pachmann presses a German power scheme to extract world domination. He demands Germany seize victory and force a fragile peace while Kasia faces threats and Dan’s peril.
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Kasia
Pachmann
Germany
Poland
Elsass
Lorrain
France
Miss Ward
Kasla
New York
Tannieora
Dan
Mias Ward
Dani
Pachnatin Wis
Pachmann Feels Satisfied After Eluding Spies At Dinner
In Chapter XXVII Pachmann rejoices after a day of outsmarting spies and entangling foes. He expects protests and heroic talk to fade, then hints at control through fear as he dines with a prince who sulks and drinks heavily, signaling deeper trouble.
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Pachmann
Tramping Across Bolivia and Marry A Franck
A travelogue excerpt chronicles a trek across Bolivian canyons and scrub with harsh days of ascent. The couple encounters harsh insects, jagged hills, and native huts as Andean trails test endurance while glimpses of jungle birds and local meals appear amid the challenging journey.
Poet Lieut William Hodgeon in War Death
The Japan Advertiser notes the death of Lieut William Noel Hodgeon a frequent contributor to the New Witness under the pen Edward Melbourne He volunteered at the outbreak of war and earned a commission He had been mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Military Medal The latest New Witness poem carries his memory with lines about a familiar hill and sunset sacrifice
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Japan
William Noel Hodgeon
New Witness
Edward Melbourne
Milit Roma
When I Gave My Daddy
A fragmentary reminiscence quoted from Roland Sees in the New York Herald recalling a child offering her father something and his gentle, cheerful response about likeness to her mother amid thoughts of war. The excerpt captures a tender moment and the parent child bond through a simple gesture.
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Roland Sees
New York Herald
Maintenance of National Credit and Exchange in War Time
The article compares monetary systems of India and England with gold standards and credit pools. It notes India’s gold reserves in London and its large credit, maintaining rupee value amid international trade. It contrasts England’s credit-unison aim, then analyzes postwar U S England trade imbalances and investment, and describes efforts to curb exchange losses during wartime.
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England
India
London
Fox
America and Romania Compared Over War Readiness
The article argues America may rival Romania in early war strength but questions the intent and ability to transport troops to Europe. It warns of limited ships and training time, estimating a 1 million plus army by spring but only a fraction able to reach Europe, while transport constraints persist and confidence in zeal wanes.
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America
Europe
Wilson
Hoffey
Bremen Weser
United States
Cari Ae Jonny
Indicted War Lords in Wartime Letter
A soldier’s wife laments worsening conditions as drafts rise and women queue for scarce potatoes. She questions why fatherland celebrations fail to deliver promised support, blaming officials who skim funds meant for wives and children.
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Exsen Arbeiter Zeitung
Rune
Sorrow and chaos rise from Lusitania sinking at Queenstown
The wrecked scene at Queenstown is described by United States Consul Frost as lifeboats disgorging survivors and families mourning, with women asking for hushasdas, men searching for kin, and ships’ stores towering amid dark ropes.
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Queenstown
United States
Wealry Frost
America
Lusitania
Aiea
Ile
Submarine Sinks In Cold Waters Tragedy Claims Seventeen
A submarine incident left eighteen people, including children, struggling in the cold sea. One man perished as the vessel drifted and sank, highlighting peril in the waters and the dangers faced by crew and passengers.
Fragmented OCR Note on Military History Figure
Unclear OCR snippet mentions Sean Pershing, Attar, and Boston with scattered phrases about military history. No coherent events or identities clearly defined.
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Sean Pershing
Erward
Boston
Fragments Reflecting Domestic Talk and Dress Debate
Readable fragments show a mother and daughter discussing a suitor and attire. The daughter prefers a less expensive dress to avoid making the suitor doubt her family’s finances. A mention of a potential suitor named Mr Mappington appears amid the garbled text.
Aviation must be conducive to amie Why no
Aviation policy debate appears in Haltmore American as editors discuss moral influence on air travel and its effects on society. The piece argues for responsible promotion of aviation and questions potential negative impacts on cultural norms and public life.
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Hecauay
Collapse of Santo Domingo monument sparks Cuban ownership bid
NEF Cuba, losing authorities and public opposition, risks the 1704 building housing Columbus ashes. The crypt remains viewable to visitors though the ashes were removed in 1900, and the site may become a permanent Cuban government monument.
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Cuba
Christopher Columbus
Santo Domingo
Gardener Traits and Social Advantage
A humorous line contrasts a gardener with other crafts, noting his edge in persuasion. It claims the gardener can make the public swallow whatever he puts over on them, highlighting a wry critique of influence and deception in everyday trades.
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