Militarism Growing Within New Germany
Frank J. Taylor reports from Berlin era details on Germany’s march toward militarization under the Weimar Republic. He notes a shifted cab inet stance between socialism and militarism, with the war office concealing strength while mobilizing volunteers and barbed wire defenses. The piece cites 275,000 under arms, 70,000 in Berlin, and a civilian guard network, amid food shortages and political pressure.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Free Staff
Bhwlan
Mall
German Republic
Incee
Ebert- Bbheidemann
Terom
Germany
Boleheviem
War Office
Victory gardens at Fort Douglas help convalescents heal
At Fort Douglas army hospital near Salt Lake City convalescents tend victory gardens. Wounded soldiers, including Saldivera, work modest hours to aid recovery and receive outdoor exercise. Gardens flourish across the reservation, with inmates at the prison barracks also cultivating plots while critics caution on language and morale.
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Salt Lak City
Victory
Fort Douglas Army Hospital
Mesa
Victory Gardons
Saldiera
Austrian German treaty parallels shape postwar borders
The Big Four ordered that the Austrian treaty drift begin, with borders near those in the German treaty, except for political assets. The text reportedly states Germany must recognize the autonomous independence of German Austria if annexations are approved by the League of Nations council. April is recorded as a repeat timing. the piece notes April troop arrivals totaling 270,755 in the U.S. and 204,000 men discharged in April, including 19,102 officers. Flag Day plans are described with a June 15 celebration and a committee named to arrange events. A separate item notes a proposed six-month pay bonus staged before Congress to replace the current 800 grant, with American Legion backing for broader bonuses.
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Pam
May
Germany
Austria
League of Nations Council
Washington
United States
War Department
Tired Crose Preparations To Leave France
Washington May 14 The American Red Cross is near the end of its France operations and plans to wind down its business there. Officials say the organization was expected to depart France May 15 but deny a definite date and emphasize continued relief work elsewhere.
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Washington
France
Qudt
Thi Ie
War loss and relief aid figures from wartime France
War era report notes armin ther disiimed Red ones erp in France valued between twenty and twenty five million dollars. Warehouses were seized or loaned by the government for relief. food, clothing, and supplies were turned over to Herbert C. Hooter for relief work. Allied efforts shipped aid to Pulsaad and the Balkans. Equipment in France may be liquidated. few assets return to America. A shipwreck near the Irish Sea claimed 627 soldiers. An inquest was held at Lake View hospital this afternoon. Dorothy?
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Tito
Armin
France
Ons
Ume
Herbert C. Hooter
Pulsaad
Balkans
Orsupitation
Miotor
America
Otrante
Irieh
Pernons
Engileh
Manic
Hughton
Art
Ordnance Department
War Department
East Ohio Street
Lake View Hospital
Ma Burdick Homefront Heroine of Yanks
CHICAGO May 10 Weeks of war work by Ma Burdick mother to thousands of doughboys ended as she arrived at Chicago headquarters. She tended troops under shellfire with a helmet cover and cooked flapjacks. Her adopted son and 924 pies credited to her work. She returned to the trenches as firings thickened, continuing to aid under camouflage tents.
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Chicago
Shell
Ma Burdok
Chitago
Turdick
Truck Hero Hurt After Truck Strikes at Broadway and Hollywood
Chicago May 1. George Hughton a former tank corps veteran who twice faced sea death was struck by a motor truck at Broadway and Hollywood avenue just after midnight. He was injured and taken to Lake View Hospital. Hughton had recently departed from Broadway car and was en route to France with the 2021 battalion.
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Chicago
George
Hughton
Crescent Placy
Broadway
Hollywood Avenue
Hughtom
Lake View
France
Jack Dempsey A Likeable Chap
A sketch of Jack Dempsey highlighting his charm and mixed image. The piece notes he is not highly educated or rough, could be seen as football or baseball material, and will fight Jess Willard on July 4, attracting attention wherever he goes.
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Jack Dempsey
Olte Cirches
Jeas Willard
Jack
Williams Treatment Promise for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
Advertises The Williams Treatment for urinary issues and kidney digestion problems. Claims relief from burning, frequent urination, backache, and stiffness. Offers a 32 ounce bottle by parcel post with payment and limited per address distribution. cites extensive testimonials and mass audience appeal.
NO CHANGE FOR EXAMINATION BY TRAVELLING DOCTOR
The doctor in charge, an account of have been in the United States more my service, has not been able to visit the different cities for seven months but Crom now will take regular calls. He is a graduate in medicine and surgery and is believed by the state of Washington. He offers to all who call on this trip free anal examination. treatment costs are described as different and free of certain charges.
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Pricnt
War Office
United
Pacificmn
Geome
Germany
Rhine
Mose
Devlin
Eher
Goard
Berlin
Coe
Berliner Thgeblatt
Hamburg
Miti Ont Company
Republic
Pacific
Belihevient
United States
Bat
Washington
Ani
Roston
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Wil
Kiociow Co
ST. Luis, May
American Legion
Congress
R. C
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Teats
Ma” Burdick
Yanks
Jack Demplex
Williams
Rhoumadamn
DPA
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Huilding
Finest Hampton
Conn
Walla Walla
Mellenthin & Co
Dack ES
Pendleton
Studebaker, Wyllis and Overland Service
Pennsylvania
Wallace Bros
Johnson St
Colesworthy
Alta
Spokane
Spomas
Spokane, Wash
East Oregonian
East Oregonian Pub
Uncle Billy's
Oregonian
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Bio
SY Mair Ss. Co
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Bemi
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