Germanys War Crimes Exposed In Public Information Pamphlet
A pamphlet from the Committee on Public Information details German brutality in Belgium and China, citing Hague Geneva rules, von Clausewitz influence, and Emperor Wilhelm II's speeches urging merciless conduct. It cites orders to burn towns, seize assets, and terrorize populations, with examples from Brussels and other occupied territories.
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Committee On Public Information
Belgium
Washington
Geneva
Hague
Itwan
Germany
Kenerly
von Clausewitz
St. Petersburg
China
Bremerhaven
Brussels
Poleon
Joseph
Italy
Berlin
Alne
Torder
Beloglu
France
la Suburbs
Ryckere
Braseils
Baron von Luettwitz
Luneville
Germans Admit Brutality In German White Book
A historical briefing discusses the German White Book admitting atrocities in Belgium under the guise of reprisals. It argues the publication will prove massacre evidence to the world and cites President Wilson on future judgment of those responsible for violations of civilized warfare.
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Attilt
China
Socialistewspaper
Vorwnerta
Huns
Reichstag
Herr Lieber
Center
Catholic Party
Ulus
Germany
Herr B
Bebel
German Empire
Genghis Khan
Tamerlane
Tilly
Magdeburg
Herr Kunert
Africa
la Vile
Tameville
Belgium
Wilson
Poincare
Red Cross Calls for 15 Million New Members This Christmas
A wartime plea urges nationwide Red Cross enlistment to 15,000,000 members to aid French relief, supply hospitals, deliver clothing and bandages, and support soldiers in France. Leaders stress rapid mobilization, homemade donations, and a sea change in public resolve to back national war aims and protect troops.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
France
Pershing
No Man's Land
Germany
Mung
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Great Britain
Russa
Taly
Red ‘Cross
Parla
Davison
Ted Crows Warhich
Paris
Switzerland
Chicago
Henry J’. Davison
Red Cross War Council
Mr. Davison
Meatien
Kei Cross
America
Maj
G. Murphy
Major Murphy
Agliing Hne
Ted Cross
Russia
Italy
Elvillation
Wilson
Jong
Henry Fr. Davison
Red Crosse
Masazine
Great Order
Real Cross
Had Little Desire to Roam by Americans in Europe
The piece notes Americans travel to Europe yearly, driven by curiosity about dress, speech, and manners. It contrasts their restless urge to explore with a French woman's view that happiness lies in staying home, highlighting differing cultural perceptions of travel and exchange.
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Europe
War era shifts spark varied industrial notes
A mixed summary from 1917 reports: Canada’s pig iron output for the first half rose to 586,008 net tons vs 562,007 in 1916. Non Christian Chinese in Bonn attend Methodist chapels for marriage rites. Germans deploy a high glare anti aircraft skyrocket blinding nearby aviators. California markets price whale meat at 22.5 cents per pound while hotels feature it with salmon and acids. Investigators describe salmon migration aided by river-chemistry traces, reducing homing explanations. Stucco renovations improve homes, aiding heat, cooling, safety and reducing maintenance.
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England
Canada
Bonn
Mar
California
San Francisco
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von Clausewit
Philan
Uropic Nouth
Hathia
von Hartmann
von Claunewicz
von Moltke
Tecan
Tevel
the Red Cross
Peter
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