German Atrocities in France Rival Their Crimes in Belgium
The French report mass abductions by German troops in Lille Roubaix and Tourcoing during Easter. About 25 000 women and children were seized, torn from families and sent away with no trace. Paris protests cite Briand and demand neutral verification of the alleged abuses.
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Belgium
France
Lille
Roubaix
Tourcoing
Germany
Paris
Lisle
M. Briand
Manchester
Cmy
Pecs
Britain
Tramiae
Ocnges
Verdun
Interview with General Kitchener Before Om Durman Battle
A correspondent recalls an interview with General Kitchener before the Om Durman battle. He describes a difficult journey across sand on a small donkey and a brief exchange as Kitchener ordered the correspondent out of the road.
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Kitchener
Omdurman
Kitchener Teal
Disadvantaged Germans Hated After War Mentioned
In a London opinion piece a correspondent notes that Germans will be pariahs after the war. A neutral city reception scene shows hostility as a officer questions a guest about origin and origin is debated. The column reflects postwar prejudice and national identity tensions.
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Londes
New Zealand Supports War Effort With Large Manpower
A report to the trade and commerce department from Canadian Trade Commissioner Beddoe for Auckland states New Zealand has sent 60 000 men from a population of 1 and provides 2 400 more monthly to its army. Total war expenses exceed 55 million, with over 15 million covered by this year’s surplus revenue. Proportionally New Zealand appears to exceed Canada in both manpower and money for the empire’s forces.
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New Zealand
Trade and Commerce Department
Beddoe
Auckland
Dominion
Newealand
Canada
German Hymns and Translation Traditions Noted
A compact survey notes estimates of German hymns in Germany with 100000 hymns sung for minor occasions and 300000 total, 10000 in hymn books, about 1000 deemed classics by critics. It mentions borrowing from the Westminster Gazette and changes during a modern revival of hymn translation.
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Germany
Westminster Gazette
Fragmented Local News Snippet About A Prize and Dinner
A garbled extract mentions a standardized bridge prize for afternoon fairs and a boiled dinner in a can. It references wives and Louisville with unclear context and few readable details.
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Louisville
Farmers urged to pay seed liens quickly
A conference under the Board of Trade urged rapid payment of seed grain liens. Indebtedness is due by June 1917 with possible extension options. Dominion Deputy Minister Corey and Premier Sifton attended with Farmers and lenders discussing lien policy and provincial cooperation.
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Ee Board of Trade
Dominion
W. Corey
A. L. Sifton
United Farmers of Alberta
H. W. Wood
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mortress
Wood
United Farmers
Corey
Roche
Winnipeg
Sifton
Conscription Debate Deepens in Australia as War Needs Grow
London reports a stern struggle over conscription in Australia with New Zealand having adopted conscription. Sir George warns of placing all available Empire men at the front while Prime Minister Hughes defends voluntary service and signals possible compulsion if needed.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Cetavente
Sir George
House of Commons
Lpl
the Times
Hughes
Mae Marsh Stars in Birth Nation Across Lead Cities
Mae Marsh plays a Flora Cameron role in Birth Nation a great motion picture to be shown in leading cities. The production of three October tours westward to promote the film.
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Mae Marsh
Flora Cameron
System of Transportation and Marketing of Western Wheat
By R Magill surveys the Canadian grain system from prairie farm to Great Lakes terminals. It details farmers shipping by platform or elevator, inspection at Winnipeg, car seals, grading standards, and the role of Fort William Port Arthur terminals. It notes vast capital, modern elevators, and the lake transport efficiency shaping Canada’s wheat export.
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R. Magill
M.A. PhD
Board of Grain Commissioners For Canada
Prairie
Great Lakes
Rockies
United Kingdom
Canada
Britain
Prairie Provinces
Winnipeg
Winni
Inspection Department
Theovernment
Fort William
Port Arthur
Western
Carryi
Montreal
Advances in facial surgery from wartime progress
W H Delemore, president of the British Dental Association, tells members that facial surgery has made great advances due to the war effort. He notes improvements in techniques and outcomes driven by wartime needs and training.
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W. H. Delemore
The
British Dental Association
Our Dogs Made Good Last Winter
French authorities imported hundreds of trained sled dogs from Alaska and Canada for Vosges mountain work. The dogs have since vanished, leaving only a few men to band together and search for them, hoping to retrieve the lost sled teams and the valuable assets.
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Alaska
Canada
Vosges
Sinniiae
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