Romania Relief Urged As German Invasion Continues
Miss Loie Fuller representing Queen Marie of Romania appeals for urgent aid in the United States. She cites Russian betrayal and German oil and grain destruction thwarted by Col. Sir John Norton-Griffiths and volunteers, warning of starvation and vast civilian suffering across Romanian territory.
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Romania
Russa
Russia
Loie Fuller
Queen Marie of
United States
National Committee of the
Christian Science Monitor
Verlidy
Miss Fuller
Gragaries
John Norton-Griffiths
Rumania
Oraahne
Col
Griffiths
Romana
Olonel Norton
Submarine crews strained as mystery ships alter war at sea
London based observer Judson C Welliver describes growing German submarine fatigue from insane crews and mounting dangers. Mystery ships, armed destroyers, and constant patrols raise the peril, while new U boats outpace sinkings, making the U boat service increasingly unwanted by crews.
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United States
Tomas A. Edison
Judson C Welliver
London
New York Sun
Mr. Welliver
England
War of Communications Replaces Positions in World War I View
Henry Sidebotham argues in the New Republic that World War I should shift from a frontal war of positions to a war of communications. He calls for a separate air ministry to lead tactical development and for a balance between manpower and aircraft quality to pressure the enemy and force retreat by severing communications.
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Germany
Easi
America
United States
London
Air Service
Ministry of the Air
War
Navy
Henry Sidebotham
New Republic
English Aviator Fights Through Heavy Warzone Rescue
An English airman crossed the lines at 2000 feet and engaged multiple German aircraft, strafed a railway line, and bombed a munitions dump. He was wounded by shellfire while aiding a wounded soldier as a large shell exploded the stretcher. He finally escaped to safety despite injuries.
Local Celebrity Appears in Unclear New England Court Note
A New England town news item mentions a local celebrity tied to a court case and a prisoner famed for never telling the truth. The judge says more evidence is needed before sentencing. Case and Comment record.
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New England
Hove
Will of Evansville Man Ends 27000 Dollar Bequest to Servant
Evansville Indiana estate of Marshall MacMur ran valued at 27000 dollars. He left all to Mattie Dicam the servant who fed him when a starving tramp and faced abuse from her employer. Will dated September 7 1888 and executed May 10 1913 confirms gift to the young woman.
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Mattie Hannum
Vincennes
Ind
Indiana
Mattie Diram
Marshall MacMurran
Evansville
Mattie Dicam
Dons
Hidden English Titles in Canada Prompt Inquiry
The article questions public knowledge of English titles conferred in Canada and calls for a full investigation into the methods and purposes behind hereditary titles and related tithes to reveal how they are sent or awarded.
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England
Canada
Peace era debts and a shared social program
A British aviator speaks on paying national debt and rebuilding prosperity after war. He warns against tariffs and dole granting and argues taxation should boost overall wealth, with fair distribution to all citizens through cooperative effort and sound economics.
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Doles
Kaiser Says Jellicoe Is a Gentleman
The Kaiser, quoted by Reuters, defends Admiral Jellicoe as a gentleman and a noble sailor. He claims Jellicoe spoke truth about the Jutland losses and asserts British pages later spun the defeat as a victory. The remarks provoke amusement among sailors and press circles.
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Kaiser
Hamburg
Jellicoe
Reuter
East Asia
Africa
America
England
Admiral Jellicoe
Jutland
Timates
U.S. Soldier Pay and allotment policy noted
The Toronto Star discusses American soldiers receiving $1.10 daily pay and a Senate bill that would add $35.70 monthly if a soldier allocates $16.50 to family support. It explains that without allotment the country does not supplement, mentions separation allowances, patriotic funds, and a 4 percent deposit for men with no dependents, with eventual designation of death benefits.
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Senate
Toronto Star
Dying With A Smile As Sailors Face Death
The article reflects on the loss of the transport Antilles, praising American sailors and soldiers for discipline and self sacrifice when the torpedo struck and the ship sank. Even in the perilous sea, courage, humor, and mutual aid defined their conduct as officers and men faced annihilation.
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Antilles
New York World
Wheat market report from Winnipeg Grain Exchange
The note reports a high grade wheat sample from the Sah SEED case tied to a sales inquiry and lists the Winnipeg Grain Exchange as the reference point with date September 22.
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Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Auoent
Liberty Loan and U S Entry Deepens War Resolve
The piece links the closing of the second Liberty Loan with America’s trench march in France, noting billions raised for war and looming casualties. It cites President Thwing and Viscount Grey on moral impact, role of training camps, and the United States joining to defeat Prussia and shape postwar international relations.
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France
Russia
Italy
Liberty
Father Abraham
Mississippi
New England
The
Republic
Thwing
Western Reserve University
George W
George Iil
America
United States
Congress
Washington
Prussia
Viscount Grey
Toronto Globe
Rescued German in Trouble by British Tank Crew
Lieut Arthur A Dalby of the Tank Corps describes men tunneling through sodden ground to reach a German soldier stranded by fire. They called him in and, despite shell fire, fetched him to safety, giving cigarettes and food until he recovered.
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Arthur A. Dalby
Tank Corps
Campaign to boost hog production in Canada grows
A Canadian campaign urges increased hog production to boost meat supply as European stocks dwindle. The piece notes vast market potential and emphasizes conserving breeding cows and accelerating live stock growth to meet Allied war-time shortages and shipping constraints.
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Canada
Europe
Polish Minister Calls for Polish Independence Recognition
Free Poland M. Texestchenko, Russia’s foreign minister, spoke at a ceremony marking Kosciusko’s death centenary. He said the entente powers would demand recognition of Poland’s independence and warned against any attempt to deny Polish nationhood. The remarks reflect the era’s political tensions and the quest for a sovereign Polish state.
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Free
Poland
M. Texestchenko
Kosciusko
Buffalo
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London Daily News
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Jellcoe
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