Deposed Sultan Hamid as Legend and Fear in Istanbul
A historical sketch recalls Abdul Hamid the Great as feared in Turkey and abroad. Amid deposement celebrations Armenians and Turks joined in unity against a common enemy, while stories spread of his paranoia and vigilance around Yildiz and nearby estates.
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Great Assassin
Red Sultan
Hamid
Turkey
United States
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Constantinople
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Ize
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High Walla
Dartly
Palace of Star Read as Palace Plot and Execution Tale
The article discusses a palace named for meaning star and the ease of reading a plot into a cook's fate. It mentions a supposed vermicelli alphabet and soup code, noting possible apocrypha. It adds remarks on ascetic defects and the ex-sultan’s plain life at Vildiz and sparse capture of his wives.
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New York Sun
Moving Means Economic Waste
An editorial cautions laborers to weigh moving for higher wages against loss of home, friends, and business ties. It argues relocation harms established community assets and urges residents of Terre Haute to invest effort locally to boost prosperity rather than abandon the old town.
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Terre Haute Star
Old Town
Germany's War Aims Across Russia Exposed in Editorial
A critical editorial denounces Germany’s war aims as conquest masquerading as self defense. It argues Russia must concede a third of its European territory for an indemnity while Germany seeks control of trade and influence over the country, urging Allies to resist such terms. It also notes wartime bond sales progress and local postal and military service details amid World War I clearance efforts.
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Selamlik
Enma
Germany
Russia
America
Second Annual Roll Call At Morning Service
The Christian Church announces its second annual roll call on the first Sunday in March during the morning service. All members in good standing are urged to attend. An evening patriotic service is planned for 7 15 with a splendid program. 31 O'Neal Mialeter.
Russia's Collapse Near Petrograd With Reval Base
The German forces press across Russia amid surrender and peacelike mood. Reval now in German control as they approach Petrograd, with the city expected to fall soon. The American ambassador D M Francis telegraphed readiness to depart Petrograd.
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Russia
Reval
Petrograd
D M Francis
Chamberlain Vindicated in War Dept Debate
Senator Chamberlain accused the U S military establishment of failure, prompting President Wilson to call the charge an astonishing distortion The Senate investigates while Baker reorganizes the staff and a broad efficiency push advances including a bill to cut red tape and coordinate war measures efforts and a banker appointed to survey government purchases Senator Chamberlain appears vindicated by events
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America
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Hitchcock
Baker
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