Comlyn Alibi Read Continues in Weekend Mystery
A fragment from a serialized tale shows Miss Comlyn and her father preparing to travel to Mayfair for a puzzle involving an orchid house and master secrets. Morgan, posing as a church supporter, faces pressure from Mrs. Burbury amid complicated county alliances. The Rev Clegg plans a new disguise with his son’s help as news of his arrival spreads through Comlyn Court.
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Clegg
Zimbalist
Morgan
Cottage Win
Want the Kaiser Expelled The Hague
Dutch newspapers urge William Holezollern to return to Germany after harsh submarine warfare that killed Dutch sailors. Readers are asked to sign an address to the government protesting sanctuary for the former Kaiser in Holland. The piece warns he could provoke reactionary plotting there.
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the Hague
William Holezollern
Germany
Kaiser
Holland
Esthonian government appeals for arms from Entente
Desperate situation described as Estonia bans all commerce with the army and asks Entente allies for military arms and ammunition to bolster defenses. The appeal signals a critical moment in regional conflict amid calls for international support.
Jacob and Joseph in Egypt and Pharaoh's Blessing
A biblical discussion outlines Joseph guiding his family to Goshen in Egypt and presenting to Pharaoh. It covers Pharaoh’s welcome, Jacob blessing Pharaoh, and the prophetic view of Israel as a conduit for salvation to Gentile nations.
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Cansen
Egypt
Jesus Christ
Joseph
Goshen
Jacob
Pharaoh
Israel
Halifax Naval YMCA Hut Inside Dockyard Offers Comforts
The Halifax Naval Y M C A building sits within the dockyard at the coaling wharf beside a grey convoying cruiser. It provides hot showers, a concrete bathroom, dressing rooms and towels, with a Red Triangle sign on the bungalow styled hut.
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Halifay
England
Y.M.C.A
Y.m.ca
Halifax
Fragmented OCR item about a local event
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions an event with unclear details and several garbled words. Readable names or places are absent, leaving the main action and participants unreadable.
Gasoline Substitute From Ti Root Plant Discussed
A ti root based liquid is proposed as a gasoline substitute for automobiles and motorboats. Officials note ample ti root supply remains for years and the idea emerged after a confiscated bottle tested at 9 to 115 proof and 45 percent.
First Ford Eagles Reach New London After Long Voyage
The first three United States Navy Ford Eagles numbered one through three arrived at New London after a lengthy trip via the St. Lawrence River and the eastern coast. They are icebound in the Great Lakes and head to China under their own power with few interim stops.
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New London
United States Navy
Urmaiine
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
China
Navy to Stay On Job in Europe to Aid Merchant Fleet
The U S Navy will maintain naval stations for at least a year at Brest Gibraltar and in the Azores to aid American merchant ships. Consent from France Britain and Portugal is secured. Other European bases have been evacuated as fast as possible and progress continues.
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U. S. Navy
Paris
Brest
Gibraltar
Azores
France
Britain
Portugal
Europe
Ex-kaiser portrayed as martyr in German reports
Dispatches from Germany depict the ex Kaiser as a martyr figure, promoted by loyal followers who hail his sacrifice for Germany. He is framed as a revered exile who abdicated the throne to defend liberty, yet remains eager to serve his country amid ongoing efforts to maintain support.
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The
Hague
Germany
Canadian Troops Face Continuation in France Through March
In a wartime address, the speaker notes more than 691000 men have passed through Canadian military hands and that fighting troops will stay in France until the end of March. He states peace is not yet signed.
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France
Toronto
Frontier villages seek union with Switzerland
Seven frontier villages of Baden pass resolutions to unite with Switzerland. A delegation of church masters from these villages will submit an official request to the Swiss government to grant the people their wish.
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Berne
Grand Duchy of Baden
Becne
Switzerland
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