Austria Covets Serbia in Balkan Contention
An analysis attributed to the New York Times argues Austria aims to annex parts of Serbia and possibly Montenegro, citing fears of Austrian expansion, Russian and British influence, and Balkan realignments after a broader war. It notes Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bocche di Cattaro region as strategic prizes.
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Gace
Serbia
Austria
Bosnia
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Mount Lovchen
Bocche di Cattaro
Bolus
Friedlung
Balkans
Ordinand
The
New York Times
Balkan Nationalities and New Nations After the War
The article argues that without a League of Nations and a world court, the postwar Balkan borders will worsen. It warns that newly formed states Poland Finland Ukraine Lithuania Mesopotamia Armenia Palestine will face imperial pressures and conflicts with neighbors, risking amplified global woes. It notes the danger of old national competition and diplomacy persisting.
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Balkans
Balkan
Sual
Poland
Finland
Ukrainia
Lithuania
Mesopotamia
Armenia
Palestine
Ukraine
Labor Party
Newton the Evening Post
Agriculturists Address Warns of War Supply Strain
In a deputy's address Rt Hon David Lloyd George urged increasing home production to support troops at the front and behind the lines. He warned that without sufficient food and resources the war effort could falter, stressing the need for abundant domestic output.
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David Lloydoe
British and German Colonial Viewpoints From World War I Talks
The text presents differing colonial aims. General Smuts argues Britain seeks pacific defense and secure sea routes while cautioning against German expansion in Africa. He warns German East Africa could threaten future peace and insists on preventing imperial militarism.
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Etthers
Imany
Germany
Portugese
Chad
Union of South Africa
Smuts
Atlantic
Indian
Africa
Egypt
Persia
Great Britain
Pacific
Spain
Asia
Australia
British
Japanese Exempt in Canada From Military Service
An order in council exempts Japanese residents of Canada from the operation of the military service act. Exemption is granted based on their status as British Columbia residents or others who reside to vote. The policy also notes general exemption for Indians not enfranchised.
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Canada
British Columbia
Provinces
Automobiles in Manitoba Rise Sharply Over Four Years
The Manitoba automobile scene shows strong growth from 1914 to 1918. Licenses climbed from 6,773 in 1914 to 9,195 in the later year, marking a 46 percent increase as Alberta and Saskatchewan also report rising use.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
The Girl of Today Itinerant Family Belongs to Life
A brief paragraph notes a family tale with World War era phrasing. The American father is described as absent during a moment, while the mother leaves briefly to attend a marriage ceremony, reflecting domestic life as printed.
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Bes
Admiralty changes judged amid naval crisis and submarine threat
The Times notes that younger navy officers seek more aggressive action amid criticism of the Admiralty. It cites October and December convoy losses, urges stronger leadership, faster shipbuilding, better coordination, and a tougher fight against the submarine menace while acknowledging overall fleet achievements.
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Admiralty
Times
Grand Fleet
Wasiine
Railroads of the United States a Vast Network Revealed
An article in The American reveals the vast U S railroad system with tracks long enough to girdle the earth eleven times. It notes 65 locomotives would span four tracks 385 miles long and 20 000 miles of freight cars could stretch end to end across the nation.
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United States
Europe
Philadel P
Madison Sq
New York City
How Cavalry Lost Its Great Chance
A report cites British cavalry reserves failing to press a Cambrai breakthrough. Marcel Hutin notes Ludendorff’s losses and praises two divisions of British guards in delaying the German army, enabling prisoner's release and recovery of abandoned tanks.
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Fort Garry
Wilanipaa
Cambrai
M. Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Ludendorff
Hanover
Brunswick
Rhine
Byng
Success with Pigs Boosts Short-Term Food Production
The Battleford Press reports on hog production amid food shortages. Ex mayor Phillips endorses rape as a fast forage, with grain supplement for faster gains. Observations from D. Wi and Mr Weber note breed differences and moisture effects on hogs fed rape fodder.
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Battleford
Phillips
Mr. Ps
Uae
Weber
Berkshires
President Wilson’s War Speech Praised As Unifying
The address is hailed as a major product of Wilson’s mind and statesmanship shaping allied opinion. Contemporary praise lauds its unity of purpose and its impact on securing public support for the war effort among allies.
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Mr. Wilson
Wilson
New York
End Prussianism to End War Say Yale Professor
Pro G Duncan of Yale argues that lasting peace requires ending the German empire on a Prussian basis. He cites Wilson and allied leaders who insist the war’s aim is to free the world from militarism and an irresponsible government. He urges citizens to reinforce this fundamental objective publicly.
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Germany
Jour
Wilson
Congress
Russia
Otto
Buffalo
Mr. Asquith
Lloyd Geaspe
France
Italy
German Americans Seen as Target by German Militarists
Judge Rupenthal of Russell, Kansas, declares a person is a German American by blood and ancestry but cautions that Germans in power may dictate peace terms. He warns that Americans of German descent could be viewed with hostility by German militarists and urges U.S. loyalty.
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Kansas City Star
Ruppenthal
Russell
Germany
United States
Organize Boys and Girls for Production Campaign
Commissioners agricultural instruction W J Black urges a fuller effort to mobilize Canadian youth for food production. He calls on farm boys and girls to rear livestock and grow crops to strengthen supplies and support marketing during the campaign.
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Canada
Commissioners Agricultural Instruction
W. J. Black
Sealton
Ontario
A Literary Pair
Two brothers were entertained by a rich friend when talk drifted to poetry. One of the brothers prematurely steered the evening toward praising Omar Khayyam, prompting an awkward exchange about tastes and style.
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Prett Weil
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