Martyr for Love of Wife and Rare Chivalry in Wartime
Fearing death, a wife forged a tale to steal her husband’s honor over a pearl necklace fraud in 1911. Cameron, jailed three years, refused to testify to protect his wife. His later heroism in the western war zone earned French medals, while King George granted him a full rank restoration after his release.
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Lond
Ceet
Aytmor
Cameron
George of
Kughind
Lord Kitchener
Wife's Biscuits Save Man in Kansas City Court
In Kansas City, Judge Latshaw presided as John Jones faces wrecking a motorcar charge after an unauthorized jay ride. The judge theatrically acts as his own proof, and Justice Shepard hints at extenuating circumstances while lyrics speak of a wife’s biscuits saving the day. A missing plane piece is mentioned.
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Kansas City
Malph
John Jones
Latahaw Howe
Justlee Shepard
Lavilliaw
Justice Shepard
The Flag as Commander and Nation’s Moral Center
The Flag stands as commander of America’s Army and Navy, demanding head bowing before the president and embodying duty loyalty and patriotism. It guides soldiers daily in battle and peace, teaching devotion and ideals, while denouncing dishonor that degrades the flag and the nation.
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America
United States
Ships Needed For Wartime Merchant Fleet Recruitment Push
The United States Shipping Board and Henry Howard announce a country wide census of licensed officers to staff a growing merchant marine. About 40 000 licensed officers exist, with many not at sea, prompting calls to draft or revoke licenses. High salaries and rapid shipbuilding underscore the effort to mobilize seafaring manpower for coast wise and overseas service.
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Boston
Masa
United States Shipping Board
Henry Howard Io
Dati
Ocean
United States Steamboat Inspection Service
Wea
Henry Howard
United States
Lccnses
Rap
Addiion
Mer Hart
Abiopiog Board
Deck
Murineer
Sentaned
Cient Lea
Peturn
Trained Men to Command Army Likely to Lead New Division
Edward B. Clark reports that the national army will be led by promoted regular officers. Crowder, the provost general, is favored to command a division of young volunteers, ensuring experienced leadership from top ranks to units. The article emphasizes a hierarchical, steady command structure and the easing transition from conscription to a trained-regular officer system.
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Crowder
Gall
Edward B. Clark
Washington
National Army
Keex
Yes
Enoch H. Crowder
War Department
Wien
H. Crowder
Sud
Humala Ant Tapina
United States
Tt Han
Anen
Tae Hanal
Alleer
Madar
Golti
Lee
Yong Amwrinane
Port Bheridan
Vlatterg
Joe
Plattsburg
Fort Sheridan
Plattaburg Roukle
Cobra
Fighting Parson Johnston Heads to France as Chaplain
New York reports Rev. Mercer Green Johnston, famed as the “fighting parson,” departs Newark Trinity parish amid controversy with labor groups. He joins the American Ambulance Service’s Faris section for France, reportedly serving as chaplain though lacking formal medical training.
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New York
Mercer Green Johnston
Episcopal Church
Trinity
Newark
Willonaire
Johnston
Hopkins
Fragmented OCR narrative on unclear political figures
A distorted OCR excerpt mentions several names and vague events, including elections and authority figures, but the text is incoherent with missing context and dates, making precise reporting impossible. The readable parts hint at political maneuvering and public interest but lack concrete details.
Dock Thefts Laid To Young Pirates
New York reports juvenile water pirates haunting West street docks at night. Groups feint and loot vegetable crates and potato bags from freight stations at Piers 25 and 26 Laight Street, while watchmen are drawn away by other youths. The thefts disrupt shipments for steamship lines and railroads.
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New York
West Street
Steamsiip
Uie
Old Dominion Ine
Laight Street
Sleep Talk Chains The Pasadena Train Theft Case
Edward A. Andries, held on a train bound for Pasadena, allegedly spoke in his sleep about an embezzlement at the Glenmore post office years ago. Deputies Fox and Nolan say his bunkmate warned of the talking. Officials investigate to determine charges and potential Glenmore trial.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Edward A. Andrie
Pasadena
Fox
Nolan
Andries
Bunkle
Glenmore
Malibu Hills
These Kisses Had a Road Like True Love
Two lovers in Canton, Joe and Julia, separated by divorce, reunited after realizing loneliness. They kissed again and remarried, renewing their vows in a tale of rekindled affection and commitment.
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Cleveland
Joe
Julla
Julia
Canton
Cane
Kive
Legal upheaval in Denver over Civil War widow case
Mary D. Erwin sought a widow’s pension in Denver after uncovering that her alleged husband, who died young, may not have been legally married to her child’s father. The case reveals a prior divorce pursuit and questions of marriage validity affecting military survivor benefits.
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Denver
Colo
Pitty
Mary D. Erwin
Eleves Panne
Erwin
Rewke
Bia Grat Wite
Home Guard Tale of Pete and Doris at the Bridge
A wartime era tale follows Pete guarding East Milton Avenue bridge with a Home Guard unit. He delays a police officer Tin Stone and then misleads a night patrol, hoping to see Doris, while a later narration shifts to an Indian storm story relayed by George Hobson about hall stones and a local yard.
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Doris Brown
Pots Alberta
Pete
Admard
Jim
Doris
Jim Steve
Hhis Station
Shidewa
Tome Guard
Tin Stone
President Wilson
Tin
Tim
Towes
Saally
Jimstone
Veter
Gates Newspe
George Hobson
Willow
Columbus
Indianapele News
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Uncle Sam
France
Uae
California
Bunkie
the Home Guard
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