War strategy debate at Pless 1917 secret talks
Secret records from Pless January 8 9 1917 reveal Von Hindenburg Ludendorff and Admiral von Holtzendorff pressing for unrestricted U boat warfare to shorten the war. Bethmann Hollweg warns U boat action is grave while noting Americas potential aid and Swiss and French responses.
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Berlin
Pless
von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
von Holtzendorff
von Holtsendorff
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Bethmann
United States
Foreign Office
South America
Reichstag
Field Marshal
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Denmark
Holland
Switzerland
Somme
America
England
Hid From Army Four Years Four Years More in Jail
From Paris comes a warning to slackers the world over Jean Bimon lived at Rouen France when the war broke out He did not relish risking his life against the Germans but in a country where conscriptions rigidly enforced one can shirk the draft only by hiding Simon hid himself in a barn 80 effectively that he was found only last year Now after being condemned by a court martial he will be hidden from the world for four years more and all that time he will do hard labor.
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Paris
Jean Bimon
Rouen
France
Simon
Indian and Argentine grain crops rise in coming season
Ottawa reports estimates from the International Institute of Agriculture on India and Argentina. Indian wheat is put at 364.9 million bushels, up 84.9 million from last year and 10 million above the five year average to 1918. Argentina's corn crop is 258.6 million bushels, up from 224 million last year and above the five year average of 196 million.
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Ottawa
Ont
India
Argentina
International Institute of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Crankshaw and Loer Tea Sale Featured in Local Notice
A fragmented local notice mentions Harry O Crankshaw and Boaule Loer in connection with a sale event. Readable details are limited but indicate a community sale action and names tied to the notice. Further context is unavailable from the surviving text.
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Harry O. Crankshaw
Peace Envoys Detained for Typhus Disinfection at Narva
Soviet peace negotiators en route to Reval were quarantined by a Red Cross team in Narva amid typhus control. Diplomats faced disinfection, removal of clothing, and thorough delousing before release despite protestations and claims of diplomatic privilege.
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Reval
Esthonia
Bathonia
Narva
Red Cross
Long divorce bill lists Many Grievances Against Wife Bothwell
In district court John Bothwell seeks divorce from Margaret Bothwell. The bill of particulars cites many alleged acts by Margaret including telling friends he entertained others, being a flirt, prompting attention from other men, smoking, denying love, naming another man, and claiming he did not earn enough.
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Denver
John Bothwell
Margaret Bothwell
Bothwell
Two Millions to Charity in Harriet Blanchard Will
Philadelphia reports Harriet Blanchard's probate will leaves over two million dollars to charities and church groups. The distribution includes 250,000 to the domestic and foreign missionary society, 25,000 to the Protestant clergy relief fund, 100,000 each to the University of Pennsylvania and the American Church Institute for Negroes, 200,000 to Hampton Institute, and 100,000 to Tuskegee Institute.
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Philadelphia
Harriet Blanchard
Protestant Church
General Clergy Relief Fund
Protestant Episcopal Church
University of Pennsylvania
American Church Institute For Negroes
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Tuskegee Institute
Street Boss Quits Job to Be Better Paid Laborer
John Ackley resigns as street commissioner of Hacketts town New Jersey after discovering laborers he supervised earned more than his 100 monthly pay. In an emergency the council raised unskilled labor wages but did not increase his superintendent pay, prompting Ackley to quit and seek daily work in his own department.
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John Ackley
Hackettstown
N. J. Tn
Ackley
Pony works eight hours only at railway hub
A report from Light Hour Day Pony describes a pony used to carry mail from a railroad station to a post office. The animal refuses to work beyond eight hours daily, forcing a pause while another pony is summoned to continue deliveries. The tale highlights the limits of animal labor in early postal logistics.
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Ferry
William BR. Mewlan
McMahon
Anottier
Brazil Explores Fibrous Plants for Diverse Uses
The piece details Brazil's vast fibrous plant wealth poised for development beyond rubber and coffee. It highlights Bahia and Rio Preto sources, fibers from 8 to 15 feet, and uses for ropes, brooms, hats, and sandals. It notes growing exports to the United States and Europe and potential substitutes for Indian hemp and jute.
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Washington
Brasil
Santos
Far East
The
Pan-American Union
United States
Bahia City
Rio Preto
Bahia
Mheos
Europe
Brazil
South America
Atraite
Bay of
Victoria
Philippines
Yucatan
Snowball Misunderstanding Sparks Neighborhood Farce
Polly Pritchard in a teddy bear suit throws a snowball from a dining room window misdirecting a khaki clad young officer.Captain Larry investigates the incident with neighborly wit, discovering Polly's mishap and Buster's role, ending in a comic but affectionate social moment.
Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa 1920
Proof of will for Peter A Sels deceased filed in district court Marion County Iowa. Will set for hearing October 5 1920 at Knoxville at the first day of the term. Harold Clements Clerk of District Court L R Clements Deputy July 24 1920.
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the District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Peter A. Sels
Harold Clements
L. R. Clements
Knoxville
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Shivet Records
Germany
International Agriculture Institute
Bethonia
Colorado
Africa
Oresilso
Sao Paulo
McClure
Stadion
Polly Pritchard
Polly
Piazsa
Uncle Larry
Larry
Annie
Graves
Monsont
Cete
Captain Larry
Buster
Iike
Sens LL
USA
Castoria
Ciyu
T. Plette, Pella, Fa
Stewart
Stewarts
Ever-Ready Auto CO. Stewart Distributors
Pella, Iowa
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