British Prisoners Taken in World War I Totals
London June 11 report by parliamentary secretary to the war office states over 1,109,006 prisoners were captured by British forces during the war. The Western Front accounts for about 1,007, with additional captures in Mesopotamia and Weype, and varying totals since mid-1915.
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Caanoclacad Trevn Lonam
London
Jamon van MaecPhoraon
Petry
Hous of Commons
iMay
Ora
Ieant
Mesopotamia
Jaly
Kutel-Amura
Secret Name Shields Family In Pontiac Reformatory Term
John C. Smith faces a term from one to fourteen years in Pontiac reformatory after confessing to burglaries totaling about 30 000. He refused to reveal his real name to protect his family, with his father and another relative present at the trial but unnamed.
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Chicago
John C.smith
Pontiac, Jr
Smith
Property listing and sale notice from July on Western Front
A fragmented notice shows a property listing with an owner potentially applying for a filing after payment for a novicn. It mentions a sale ad with a contact phone 2255-00 on the western front since July 1, 5546, with an amount around 600 milon.
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MOMSD
BALE
Amounia
Spunea
Milon
Flag Day Observed in Muscatine With Patriotic Programs
Muscatine marked Flag Day with an afternoon program at Maccabau hall. The Woman's Relief Corps and Grand Army of the Republic organized events featuring patriotic addresses by Rev. L A Buedock, readings, an original poem, and a recitation of the American flag’s meaning. Speakers stressed democracy, sacrifices, and national unity, with color displays adorning the venue.
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Muscatine
Ue ‘United
Beliot
Balint Corps
Buedock
Park aAvenuo Methodiat
Plog Juy
Mamnborn
Woman's Rebel Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Maccabou Hall
United States
Stara Unt
Burdeste
United
Rane
Ilso
Ifr
Stenninger
Velma Grimm
Mes
Clyde Allen
Mia
Venora Ponteon
Wilma Kata
Vietroth
Schmidt Maaiy Company
Macerbon
G. A. Ih
Woman'a Roller Corps
Plaga
Bunting
Local Battery Men Receive Aid for Clothing and Drill
A petition circulated by Charles Spathe seeks aid for twenty three service members on duty, funding repairs and purchases for clothing, footwear, and gear. At a Muskattie Adt club meeting, he announced funds would be raised and delivered soon. A Kangaroo court at the armory fined several for misdemeanors while Harris faced dissent over fines. The unit conducted strenuous foot drill on the battery street, advancing platoon work in preparation for mounting move.
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Charles Spadthe
Spaathe
Worvica
Harris Chars
Mtional
Cadens
Bim
Minos
Cecil Hill
Harris
Tallcomora
Flag Day Observance At Whe Eks Club Rooms
A large crowd gathered at the Whe Eks Club rooms for an observance honoring the flag and its meaning. Dr J B Rendall and Hon E M Warnar delivered talks, the program opened with the Star Spangled Banner, and Exalted Ruler Samuel G Bronner led a patriotic exercise.
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J. B. Rendall
Wrat Presbyteriat Thureh
M. Warnar
Samuel G. Bronner
Jolks
J. B. Reay
Gem of the Ocean
Wabuter Hakea Fond
Esquire
C. P. Hanley
Bar Visitors at the Officers Camp
Officers hold a meeting to warn cadets about prohibited visitors and rules for barring outsiders. Instructions stress no negative record, but emphasize discipline and focus on training with no visits on specified days.
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Cannachtien Drona
Vort Sheridan
Vin- Nora
Tug
Alub
Roosevelt speech critiques pacifists in war debate
Theodora Roosevelt condemns German propaganda and prewar peace movements in a front page address celebrating Nebraska’s half century. He urges undivided Americanism, calls for readiness, and advocates Red Cross support for troops, warning against divided loyalties and advocacy of neutrality.
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Linco
Nob
Dune
Theodora Roosevelt
Nobpraska
Untt
Og Staley
Talluro
Guidad
Red Cross
America
Germany
England
Abe Taham Lincoln
Shem
100 Slackers Held in Chicago Jails
About 100 slackers are in Chicago jails today to answer charges before United States Commissioner Mason of failing to register under the draft law. Police conducted daylong raids to round up men of military age who had not registered, bringing in approximately 90 men at one point before some were released for satisfactory reasons.
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Chicago
Cifenxa Jafix
Children’s Day Observed With School Program
Children’s day will be observed Sunday morning with a program in place of the usual services. Rev C J Bowles offers welcome, followed by songs, recitations, dialogues, and choir numbers performed by the Sunday school and Juniors under supervision of Edward Berg and others.
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The
Friends' Sunday School
Louis Herwig
C. J. Bowles
Edward Borg
Edna Coptello
Ira Morag
Raymond Lilo
Juniora
Junotide
Exordlea
Sonshors
Almina Shoraman
Anni May
Jorwig
Pauline Wouter
Ruth Crow
Stella Costalio
Wither Fisher
Song of Praise
Sro Beso jHunaicker
Francis Campbell
Merley Swisher
Harry Morie
Lola Morse
Audrey Swisher
Ruth Hunslekar
Edward Berg
Lomainn Jones
Alvin Young
Aunrey Swisher
Lola Margo
Ruth Hungtcker
Kings of
Explosion at Alabama Powder Company Plant Near Birmingham
An explosion occurred at the Alabama Powder Company plant on the outskirts of Birmingham around 11 am today. All telephones to the plant are out of service and details of the accident are being sought.
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Cannell Preas
Birmingham
Ala
Aotna Powder Company
Muscatine Bridge Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for Muscatine Bridge Company to operate a railway and wagon bridge across the Mississippi at Muscatine Iowa. Authorized capital stock set at 100000 dollars, board of directors elected by stockholders, start date May 19 1917, yearly stockholder meeting on the second Tuesday in April. Debt limit five thirds of paid up capital.
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Nottea S
Sivon
Muscatine Bridge Company
Muscatine
Iowa
Waston Bridge
Minsiasippi
Muscntine
Jawa
Board of Ministary
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Ane
Henderson Drug Co
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Sycamore
Women's Relief Corps
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George McManus
GEO
Journal Office
Teddy
Roosevelt
E. Second St
Herwig & Co
Biltmore
Anson Clothing Co
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
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