Poison gas shells dumped at sea after war end
The first lot of chemically weaponry developed by the American army for use against Germany was disposed of by dumping at sea. About 200,000 mustard and phosgene gas shells plus large drums were taken from Baltimore to sea and dropped far from navigation and coast. Further shipments, exchanges, and sales of gas with England and France are described, with totals indicating substantial quantities shipped or used by allies, and a plan to dispose of remaining gas after peace.
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England
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Europe
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Ordnance Department
Belgrade Struggles In Wake Of War And Shortages
Belgrade, capital of the new Kingdom of the Serbs Croats and Slovenes, endures dire conditions after recent conflicts. garbage piles, water shortages, and disease fears plague the city as railways and roads are damaged. population has plummeted while fuel and food are scarce. only a single daily rail line to Fiume remains operational amid fuel constraints.
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Belgrade
Fiume
Austria
Kingdom of the Serbs
Delgrade
Serbian
Huge guns in Gotham Gardens to repel Hun
New York reports Allied defense measures with mortars and half ton projectiles posted in private city gardens and along the coast to deter German naval attack. Maxillion Torch, an early American emissary, described fortification concealment using honey, suckle, morning glory and ivy as well as paints with Secretary Chittenden approval.
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New York
New York City
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Maximilian Torch
Amerean
Chittels
Tunnel under English Channel proposed for Britain France
An authoritative estimate puts the Channel tunnel at five years with costs near 100 million dollars amid higher labor and material prices. The Daily Mail reports possible British French government agreement and a Paris commission evaluating tunnels under the Bosphorus and Gibraltar. Plans call for tracks telephones telegraphs pneumatic mail tubes and joint government oversight with private rail interests financing.
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English Channel
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France
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Bosphorus
Strait of Gibraltar
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Jury to rule on drunken driving injury case in Springfield
In Springfield Illinois a jury must decide if a pint of war beer makes a truck driver intoxicated in a lawsuit seeking damages from a woman who was injured. The case centers on alleged drunkenness of the driver and its link to the accident.
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Springfield
California Syrup of Figs Sold For Constipated Children
A newspaper item notes parents should ask for California Syrup of Figs with genuine label. It mentions full dosing directions printed on the bottle and warns to look for the name California and reject other Fig Syrup. The passage then shifts to brief quotes about divorce and a scatter of urban humor.
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California
Goes for the Men Too. Women would not be wich interest ed in ceduced prices of shoes if they would just reduce the size lost end.
In a fragmentary quote, the text reflects a dated remark about gender roles and consumer prices. It resembles a stray OCR line with misspellings and mispunctuation, mentioning Benjamin Franklin and judgments about women. The passage lacks coherent context or a clear news event.
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