Fire Alarm Sparks Navy Hangar Blaze Near Washington
On February 1 1918 a seaplane hangar at an aviation field near Washington exploded igniting a fire that scorched a chief petty officer’s clothing. Marines William Lawton and Raymond Burnap prevented greater loss by arming with extinguishers and rescuing the officer. Secretary Daniels commended them. Lawton enlisted August 4 1914 in Norfolk Virginia and Burnap joined July 21 1917 in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Navy
William BR. Lawton
Raymond J. Burnap
United States
Washington Navy Yard
Daniels
Lawton
Marine Corps
Norfolk
Burnap
Soldiers of the Sea
Philadelphia
Telephones Grow in Canada Despite Population Shifts
A Commons table shows five year changes in Canadian telephones and wires. In 1912 Canada had 870 884 telephones and 683 companies across 889 572 miles of wire. By 1917 telephones fell to 604 136 while companies rose to 1 659 and wire to 1 708 202 miles. Capitalization climbed from 42 278 851 dollars to 79 121 702 dollars and revenue increased by about 8 million. The persons per telephone dropped from 19.8 to 13.4.
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Canada
House of Commons
Dominion
Growth of English Courts and Early Legal History
The evolving English court system developed from lords and ecclesiastical jurisdictions to a king's and county court structure. Writs like debt, detinue, and case emerged. inheritable property and wills remained unsettled, with contractual enforcement lagging three centuries.
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Glanville
Walter Clark
Henry VIII
Giving Him A Chance
A dialogue shows a man named Sam debating correspondence with a minister who married him and a woman questioning his post office visits. The tone reflects a rural community and personal letters tied to conscience funds.
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Mistah Johnson
Sam
Rebuilding France Faces Factory Rehab Costs
It is estimated 20 000 factories in invaded and liberated France require new machinery and supplies for workers to restart. The French government has set aside 50 million dollars for rehabilitation, with much more needed.
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France
Outburst over politics ends in dramatic car crash
A casual dispute between Cashier and his brother escalated from a family quarrel into a fatal accident when they fell out of their mother’s car at 30 miles per hour. Authorities note no further details on injuries.
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Casher
Ee Nasher
German Studies and Poetry in a Literary Education
An exclusive-form exchange questions whether German is essential to a complete literary education. The respondent argues the language monopolizes a style of poetry and is the only tongue yielding a genuine hymn of hate.
Government Consider Excess Profit and Salary
The paper quotes a congressional debate on government seizure of profits deemed excessive. A dialogue questions define excess profit as earnings beyond one's rightful income, prompting a sore remark about personal salary.
Court-Martialed for This High Private Fire Tender Refusal
In a terse World War I scene a high private is chided for using Carranza funds to start a fire. An educated sergeant notes the action is illegal tinder in the country, while no funeral note is heard as the corpse is hurried to the rampart.
Flying machines dominate discussion in Senate inquiry
Senator Sorghum argues that aviation hardware deserves attention beyond symbolisms of the American eagle. The exchange underscores a shift from national insignia to practical flight technology and readiness.
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Senator Sorghum
Prospective Employer Doubts Worker Punctuality
A job interviewer questions punctuality while Percy Van Puddenhead insists he wears a wristwatch to keep time. The exchange humorously highlights anxiety over reliability and timekeeping.
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Percy van Puddenhead
Do German in Public Schools Sparks Doubtful Debate
A quoted exchange questions teaching German in public schools as a tempting excuse for boys to avoid study. The dialogue hints at concerns over curriculum and discipline and the potential impact on learning outcomes.
Bread and Butter Barter Across Restaurant Decade
A waiter explains pricing ethics at a dining table. Bread carries a charge while butter is priceless. The quip highlights humor about value and quality beyond money.
Reggie Requests Food Exemption Over Army Diet Fear
In a tense exchange, Stell-So questions Reggie about claiming exemption while Reggie admits fear the army food will disagree with him. The dialogue centers on avoidance of military service due to dietary concerns.
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Stell
Reggie
Sea wall expansion for Galveston carries cost and plan
Galveston, still wary after the 1900 hurricane, is adding nearly two miles of sea wall this year. The project, expected to take about two years, costs around 2,000 dollars. Citizens funded the upgrading efforts through local taxation and prior flood-control measures.
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Galveston
Gulf
Exchange
Garden humor in an old tale about Adam and Eve
A playful rejoinder on gardening. The speaker notes unpredictable outcomes from planting and compares it to the ancient garden, suggesting even Adam and Eve struggled to succeed.
Clever Hun robber captured in London hotel
A report notes that authorities have captured a noted Hun robber in London and questions which hotel he used as a hideout. The item emphasizes the pursuit and capture without sensational detail.
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London
Scott
Woman Uses Husband to Play Bridge During Knitting
A humorous exchange features Mr Meek describing his wife who values knitting and directs his bridge play. He handles the deal and manages the hand to avoid interrupting her knitting. The tale highlights domestic quirks and clever multitasking.
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Mr. Meekten
The Reason Why Art Shapes Boot Management on Board
The remark suggests a belief that artistry influences leadership in ship or company contexts. It implies that hiring a painter or creative mind on a crew can improve management. The quote hints at value of creativity in practical operations.
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