Russia Rejects Dishonorable Peace Move in Allies Union
Russian leaders declare indissoluble union with the Allies and vow to fight for a just peace. Lvof and Tereschtenko stress nonseparate peace, defense of Belgium Serbia and Roumania, and continuation of the war to defeat the German threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Lvofs
M. Tereschtenko
Russia
Lvof
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Satisiac
Jonal Warten
United States
France
AF. Berensky
Clain
Pan Germanism and plans to invade the United States
A pamphlet review outlines Baron von Edelshritn’s call for overseas operations to check U S power. It argues naval and land actions must combine to invade and conquer parts of the United States, detailing strategic ports, transport fleets, and rapid campaign timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Im
London
Germany
Japan
China
Mobile
Wostile Haing
Weltpolitik
Siich
Baron von Edelshritn
United States
Pacific
America
Theta
Scotland Embraces Prohibition Stance Amid War Pressures
In Usher Hall Scotland a large crowd heard Edward preside as speakers argued war time prohibition would reallocate 180000 men to land cultivation. The talk framed Scotland as a pivotal dry province affecting the nation and allied countries amid global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edward
Usher
Andv
Scouland
New Tablecloth Patterns Impress Elderly Shopper
An elderly lady enters a store asking for table Goths. A salesman shows a pile, she finds them unsuitable, and asks for new patterns. The clerk presents another file claiming the edge borders and center are distinct. She admires and orders half a dozen.
Victoria Crosses and the Valor of British Soldiers
A discussion of Victoria Cross awards argues the honor must remain rare and exemplary. It cites Gallipoli exploits including Albert Jacka and others, noting a court of enquiry for each deed and contrasting heroic acts with lingering public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimea
South Africa
New York Sun
Michael O'Leary
T-Corps
Albert Jacka
Courtney
Gallipoli
Jacka
Priva Potts
Berkshire Infantry
Suvla Bay
A.V. Smith
East Lancashire
Yates
Second
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Citeau
George Wheeler
Seventh Lancers
Shaiba
Mesopotamia
Saw
V.C
London
Potts
Framing Jealousy Ruse in Awkward Exchange
A tense dialogue reveals one person accusing another of flirting to spark jealousy in Jack. The retort denies intent and mocks the accusation, insisting interest would target a better looking partner.
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Jack
Canadian Investment Boom Boosts U S Firms
About fifty U S branch plants have been set up in Canada over the last two years with an estimated average investment of 300 000 each, totaling around 45 million and lifting American holdings in Canada to about 578 million. Branch plants remain a major entry, with Canadian securities selling hot in the U S as well.
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Prometheus
Verdun
United States
Canada
News of
Chicago
Tribute to Canada in World War I efforts and sacrifices
The Los Angeles Times lauds Canada for its huge monetary support, arms, relief funds for Belgium France Serbia Poland and war widows and orphans. It notes Canadian troops endured gas attacks endured heavy losses yet boosted recruitment and home-front efforts led by women and youths. It highlights volunteers from Vancouver and Chinese enlistment under Canadian officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Belgium
France
Serbia
Poland
Red Cross
Vancouver
Los Angeles
Far North Boy Scout Troop Shines Under Hunter Leadership
A Yukon region Scout troop of Eskimo and Indian orphans, led by Wm. Robert Hunter at Hay River, Canada, shows rapid progress. Hunter, visiting Ottawa, praised the boys for readiness and keen learning in a mission context far from rail lines. The letter from a battalion colonel recalls Lieut Hugh Hetherington Brandon, former Brandon First Indian troop scoutmaster, as brave and devoted in trench duty.
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Yukon
Hay River
Robert Hunter
Europe
Grap
Wate
Hugh Hetherington Brandon
New
Western Front
Cox
Prince Albert
Italion
Aldershot
Destruction by Retreating Germans Described in Detail
An eye witness recounts widespread destruction by German forces in Peronne and Bapaume. Homes, gardens, and churches were ruined. trees cut, furniture smashed, and libraries ransacked while fires burned in towns. Looting and deliberate harm to property are highlighted as aimless, brutal acts beyond military necessity.
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France
Bapaume
Per
Vronvier
Os Paume
Peronne
Berlin
Pune
Hotel de Ville
Warbie
Bala Paume
Rheims
Feneral
Two Babylons: Hillary Mill and ancient Ur under British guard
A sister in the Christian Guardian contrasts a modern Hillary Mill with ancient Babylon near Bagdad. Before the war German scholars in Babylon worked for 20 000 dollars yearly. now Britain holds the area, with Union Jack overhead as British troops guard the former empire’s heartland near Ur of the Chaldees.
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Babylons
Babylon
Nebuchanine
Christian Guardian
Hillary Mill
Hillah
Bagdad
Berlin
Samaria
Kutel-Amara
Abraham
Britain
Babylonian
Speaking at the Temple London Dean Inge on war and progress
Dean Inge argued during a London temple address that war is a grim, scientific business not a noble fight. He warned progressivist ideologies may fail to prevent future conflicts and urged caution about Britain and allies breaking peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Church
London
Dean Inge
Canadian Victory at Vimy Ridge Highlighted by Ottawa Journal
The Ottawa Evening Journal notes Canada’s role in the Vimy Ridge assault with artillery and infantry all Canadian. General E W B Morrison of Ottawa led the Canadian artillery while only one non Canadian officer briefed Allied officers. The piece questions public reaction to poet Gotrox and Briggins amid patriotic sentiment.
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Evening Journal
Syma
Canada
Vimy Ridge
Ifantry
Ottawa
E.W.B. Morrison
Ottawa Evening Journal
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Eld
Boy Scout
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Babylonian Empire
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Harduppe
Briggins
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