Doctor reports Vienna's starving children shock England
Dr Ethel Williams, a Newcastle physician with 30 years experience, describes Vienna's deteriorating health scene after a week studying hospitals and school kitchens. She cites widespread malnutrition among children, rising deaths among the elderly, scarce cod liver oil, and a high incidence of osteomalacia and tubercular disease amid famine conditions.
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Ethel Williams
Newcastle
England
Vienna
Zurich
Austria
Manchester Guardian
New Commerce Chief Seeks Healthy Aid for Children
The American Red Cross opens more kitchens to feed 40000 or more school age children. These meals cover only one segment of the population, providing a single daily meal.
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Vienna
American Red Cross
Famine in Men to Fight Fires in Northwest
Spokane reports a severe shortage of lumberjacks as massive forest fires sweep Idaho’s Pack River district and other northern regions. Forest service launches wartime recruitment drives to fill crews and protect timber valued across the Northwest.
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Wash
Northwest
United States Forestry Service
America
Pack River
Idaho
Forest Service
Europe
Congress
Bandit Tactics Compared to Quail in Mexican Skirmishes
Describes Francisco Villa and his rebel bands employing evasive tactics similar to quail, scattering to cover when federal forces approach. Notes brown clothing for camouflage, large column movements, and the ability to melt into canyons or reassemble after danger passes.
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Francisco Villa
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Lopez
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Poison Ivy Cure Found By Mrs Trenbath
Mrs Evelyn S Trenbath wife of Rev Robert W Trenbath rector of St James Episcopal Montclair N J announces a remedy for poison ivy using green leaves of common catnip rubbed on affected parts until juice runs. She claims it never fails and is easy to use especially for children.
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New York
Evelyn S. Trenbath
Robert W. Trenbath
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Montclair
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Trenbath
Fishes In His Sleep At Sandy Spa
Watertown resident Donald F. Whip loves fishing so much he supposedly does it in his sleep. He is said to dream of trout at Sandy Spa and even pursue rock fishing while asleep.
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Donald F. Whip
Sandy Spa
Early Morning Trout Hooked For Breakfast
A fisherman reports an early morning catch, pulling a four-pound trout from the water. The sizable fish was prepared and served for breakfast, marking a notable catch to start the day.
German Girls Blacklisted By Posters Near Coblenz on Rhine
Posters warning German girls against associating with American soldiers appeared in Coblenz and Rhine towns. American officers say some Germans are resolved to punish girls who consort with Americans and have formed secret societies. Names of those who associate with Americans have been read in church services. In other villages the practice is to post notices.
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Germany
Coblenz
Rhine
Anthracite Production Up in July
Philadelphia reports anthracite shipments totaling 6,052,384 tons for July, up 432,748 tons from June. Compared with July 1916, last month’s output rose by 619,456 tons, with four month coal-year shipments at 22,608,555 tons versus 21,146,536 a year earlier, an increase near 1.5 million tons.
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Philadelphia
Anthracite Bureau of Information
Capt Kidds Spook: Swindle Heads to Supreme Court
Sophie Sauter Marie Blumer of Paterson and Fred Laechers of Elizabeth appeal to the Supreme Court against Captain Kidd spook and sponsor Daniel Balsinger of Oakland. They bought a farm in May 1913 believing the spirit revealed buried treasure. They dug up the farm and found no doubloons, and refuse to pay the remaining balance.
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Supreme ‘Court
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Balsinger
Big Steel Strike Set for September 22
Washington reports a national steel strike to begin Monday September 22 after union leaders failed to win concessions from E H Gary and the United States Steel Corp. President Wilson urged a truce and proposed a national conference to ease labor relations. 500000 workers in plants mines and ships affected.
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United States
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Steelworkers’ Committee
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E.H. Gary
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Justice Dept Watches Food Hoarders For Penalty Rise
Attorney General Palmer stated the justice department is monitoring dealers suspected of profiteering or hoarding and will prosecute under the food control amendments once passed. He affirmed penalties apply to violations even those committed before the statute. Reports from dealers show good results in curbing price increases.
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Washington
Palmer
Department of Justice
Every Yank Accounted For in War Casualties
A wartime tally shows all American soldiers listed as missing or unaccounted for have been resolved. The number once as high as 25 905 dwindled to two, now presumed dead. Of the initial missing, 23 percent died, 16 percent were prisoners, 25 percent rejoined their units, and the rest were found in various hospitals.
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Washington
Germany
Clothiers to Probe Clothing Makers for Profits
In a closed session the national retail clothiers association passed a resolution to investigate clothing manufacturers over high prices. They blame greed for heavy profits and seek to uncover facts about their suppliers.
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Chicago
Swindlers Reap Harvest Chicago Scam Probe
Assistant State's Attorney John C Melaniphy says investigators probe an alleged plot to flood the nation with worthless securities. He reports more than $2,000,000 in worthless notes issued by the Transit Securities Company as part of the scheme.
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John C."melaniphy
Transit Securities Company
Florida Hit by Hurricane Key West’s Devastation Shocks State
Destruction hits Key West and nearby Florida towns as the hurricane of September 10 paralyzes the region. Three hundred twenty frame buildings razed, two churches wrecked, five retail stores toppled, many homes damaged beyond repair. Damage estimated at $2,000,000. Coastwise shipping suffers with several small vessels sunk and others driven onto reefs. High winds impede rescue efforts.
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Florida
Key
Suppression of Sinn Fein Proclaimed in Cork Campaign
The government announces the suppression of Sinn Fein and related groups in the city and county of Cork including the Gaelic League, Cumann na nGaedheal, and the Irish Volunteers, with actions in Dublin.
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Sinn Fein
Gaelic League, 8
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Irish Volunteer Na Moan Society
Cork
Berlin Food Riots Claim Ten Lives and Eleven Wounded
In a riot in Jowilesia on September 10 troops were deployed as ten people were killed and eleven wounded amid street turmoil. Police and military units were called to restore order as casualties mounted.
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