German diplomat’s quip on von Rintelen and US prisoner swap
The piece notes Berlin claims and Secretary Lansing replies over the fate of Lieut von Rintelen, jailed in New Jersey for strikes in American factories. It questions the legality of exchanging a German with an American citizen and suggests the United States holds a strategic advantage in a potential swap.
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We Kaiser
Mz von Rintelen
New Jersey
America
Bdeeen
Psing
Gera
Berlin
Red States
United States
von Rintelen
Amer
Ry Lansing
Germany
Cleveland man runs 20 cent meals for thrift stamps aid
A 56 year old Cleveland resident, out of uniform, runs a small restaurant serving Sod meals for 20 cents. He hopes his low prices fuel work and enable customers to buy Thrift Stamps, supporting the war effort from home. He views his quiet service as his contribution to the country despite being unable to enlist.
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Cleveland
Hat
Fragmented Political Rhetoric From Michigan Senate Bid
Snippet shows pungent campaign talk with violent imagery by a Michigan candidate. The text references a battle ax and morgue imagery and hints at a broader, disciplined campaign.
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Michigan
United States Senate
Ord
Henry
Italy’s morale and strength at the war front praised in travel note
An Italian general envisions four American divisions aiding Italy as Austrian forces crumble under German diversion. The piece lauds Italy’s defense against a massive Austrian drive, notes Germany’s focus on the western front, and argues Austro-Hungary nears collapse while America’s help boosts allied resolve.
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Austria
Italy
Germany
France
Italys
Austro-Hungary
Russia
Coal Production Urges Boost in Supply Efforts
An editorial questions whether the coal program overemphasizes conservation over increased output. It urges using government backing and possible conscription to expand mining, arguing fuel is as vital as food and production must rise to meet winter demand.
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Coal Administration
Alabama Farmers Oppose Federal Amendments in War-Era Debate
Analysis from Montgomery Advertiser notes strong anti amendment sentiment across Alabama especially rural districts. It recalls 1909 defeat and argues voters favor constitutional government and unity during wartime. It says farmers are broadly against both federal amendments and warns politicians behind the push misread public mood.
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Alabama
Union
Washington
Jefferson
Montgomery
Mobile
Advertiser
Anti-Saloon League of
Montgomery Advertiser
Red Cross Red Triangle Red Circle Unite for War Effort
A triumvirate of Red Cross, Red Triangle, and Red Circle works to raise morale and safeguard the health of soldiers and sailors, seen as a key factor in winning the war.
Italian Sailor Rizzo's Bold Sea Torpedo Strike
Arthur Brisbane recounts Italian sailor Rizzo who commanded a small motorboat with ten men and torpedoes, sank a great Austrian battleship Wien, escaped through destroyers, and returned home proving Italian prowess. He cites prior harbors raids and praises Italy's long martial tradition.
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Rizzo
Ficely
Wien
Working Man's Complaint on Cedar Street Streetcars
A writer in Mobile in June 1918 calls for enforcement of Jim Crow seating on Cedar Street line and criticizes crowded cars. He suggests Saturday trailer service after 4 PM to ease ride home and urges women to shop at other times. He ends with praise for Mource Park and a note about union made cigars.
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New York
Central Park West
Hotel Majestic
Park
The
Tribune
Cedar Street
Mource Park
Up and Down Broadway notes on soldiers dancing
New York June 21 Broadway notices say soldiers on leave in Gotham dance little in Bohemian beer rooms and gilded venues. Canadian and Italian forces face restrictions. American soldiers focus on life work over frivolity. Rees nati, the aviator, is remembered. a ball honors him. Witt Rogers reports on a Canadian soldier revisiting a dance and seeing the girl he left.
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New York
Broadway
Gotham
Canada
Italy
America
Reésnati
Rits
Invention of Rotating Poppet Valve For Autos
A new rotating poppet valve for automobile engines is claimed to eliminate the need for valve grinding. The design promises smoother operation and reduced maintenance for motor engines.
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UNE Company, Inc
McOnnell
New
Charles BH. Miller
225 Fifth Ie
Chicago
W. H. 1. Peoples Gas Building
Baeaeees
E* Kaiser
Uncle Sam
the Tribune
Caesar
Lucullus
Paris
Yonkers Undertaking
William Rock
Frances White
Baltimore
Richmond
Newport News
New York Telephone Company
T. W
Poland
Co. O. Mintyre
Parlor Marie E. Patterson
Cry Bank
Monroe Park
Burch & Hanlon
Royal ST
South Royal
Bell Phone
Government ST
Court House
Beas M. Diamond
Mobie
Mobile, Ala
D. H
G. B. Dure
Dauphin St
Page & Jones
Pajones
Mobile, Alabama, U. S. A
Woekinteen O
Ant Ane
Jos. Espalla, Jr., & Co
ST. Andrew Hotel
Royal Street
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