Hounding the Huns and wartime zeal in DC crowds
A wartime speech in the District of Columbia denounces Germany and the Kaiser, urging Americans to back the Liberty Loan. The speaker clashes with pro German sentiment, pledging to end all treasonous talk and praising Allied resolve while condemning German brutality. Also included are agricultural notes urging farmers to shelter machinery and seek farm advice from the High School Agricultural Department.
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France
Belgium
Poretbo
Ome
Germany
Lusitania
Wilson
Boards of Trade
America
High School Agricultural Department
Women's War Census Seeks Registration of All Women
The United States requests a complete census of women over 16 as wartime inventory. The Woman's Committee will register volunteers or paid workers this week at the courthouse between 10 and 12 and 2 to 6. Registered women may offer service as they wish with no obligation to serve.
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United States
Woman's Committee
Masonic Notice Special meeting for Master Masons
Special meeting this evening at 7230 for Master Masons. All Masons requested to attend. Work in M. M. degree. W. T. Platt, W. M.
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W.T Platt
W. M
Hurley Hustles Ships Built For U S War Aims
The article lauds Edward N. Hurley for driving the United States Shipping Board during wartime, noting his energy and leadership in organizing shipbuilding and capacity. It contrasts his approach with earlier discord between officials and highlights his role as a pivotal figure in pursuing national war aims aboard the ship program.
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Wilson
Leutenant
Nolne
Edward N. Hurley
Washington
Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Buck
Hurley Drives US Shipbuilding Effort to Win the War
The new chairman Arthur M. Hurley meets Admiral Capps and mobilizes the Emergency Fleet with bold plans. He surrounds himself with decisive aides, communicates with shipbuilders and labor groups, and pledges to lead Uncle Sam’s drive to expand tonnage. He asserts the United States will have about 10,000,000 deadweight tons of carrying capacity next spring to ship troops and supplies to Europe.
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Wii
Mr. Hurley
United States
Admiral Capps
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Uncle Sam
Hurley
Bey
Wilson
Texas
Europe
Food Administration Uses Secret Service to Nab Speculators
President Wilson approves Herbert Hoover's request to employ the Secret Service to pursue food speculators and profiteers using men and resources to curb hoarding and price manipulation.
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Wilson
Herbert ©. Hoover
Secret Service
German Pastor Indicted for Treason in Iowa
Rev. John Reichert pastor of the German church at Lowden Iowa was indicted for treason along with Ernest Miller of the same parish. The case marks a charged political crime connected to wartime tensions. Authorities announce the counts and await further legal steps.
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John Reichert
Futhersy Church
Lowden
Ernest Miler
Deaty
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the Women's War Census
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General Goethals
Edward N., Hurley
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