Roads in Rail Bill Passes House Debate Looms
Federal control of railroads for up to 18 months after the war and a $500,000,000 revolving fund for federal operations are approved in a rail bill. The measure advances in the House amid debates over amendments to bring short lines into the federal system and to retain Interstate Commerce Commission protections.
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The Whig Expands Reach of Local Advertisers
Mr. Sigmund Levy notes The Whig now reaches 7200 homes daily with five people per home, equating to about 36,000 readers in Quincy area. He compares the audience to the combined populations of Mt. Sterling, Carthage, and Pittsfield from 1910 and emphasizes The Whig as the sole paper for many households.
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American Troops Capture German in Chemin des Dames Patrol
American units in France conducted a patrol in the Chemin des Dames sector and captured a German. A New England native singlehandedly seized a German, while American troops moved into shell scarred towns and endured heavy shellfire. French commander greeted the Americans, praising their courage as they joined brothers in arms and prepared to fight further.
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Deport Belgians For Military Duty Behind the Lines
Official dispatches from Washington report Germany deporting Belgian youths for military labor behind the lines. Ten thousand marks were offered as reward for deterring resistance as Francko faced a military trial and possible deportation. At Renaix 360 young men were seized in the street, with Germans threatening harsher action unless Belgians complied.
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Innsbruck Bombed by Allied Airmen
Allied airmen bombed Innsbruck in Tyrol on a Wednesday afternoon, striking the railroad station and nearby factories. The attack led to fires and civilian evacuations as townspeople fled the streets. the German consulate reported no significant protection against the raid.
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Uncleared Troops at Camp Lewis Face Treason Accusations
In Tacoma Washington Feb 23 soldiers at Camp Lewis are held awaiting a presidential warrant as enemy aliens. They allegedly plotted to shoot officers and betray US troops to Germany. About 34 have been discharged and more weeded from the 1st division. Prosecutions rest with federal authorities. Military justice would apply treason cases with possible death penalty. no arrest reports yet to the judge advocate general.
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EW Air Fatalities in Our Army Baker Wastington
A colonial era report notes air fatalities in the Army and cites secretary remarks on the danger of air crews. It mentions cadets killed en route, and discusses mortality rates compared with other nations, calling the situation distressing.
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New National Army Parade In a Snowbound New York
In a blinding snowstorm on Fifth Avenue nearly 10,000 National Army men marched in a symbol of unity. Drafted soldiers from Camp Upton formed brigades and regiments, while crowds honored their courage despite the cold.
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War updates and territorial gains amid global conflict
British forces under General Allenby capture Jericho and control the Jordan Valley in Palestine. Bolsheviks call for defense of Russia as Petrograd enters siege. Retreating troops destroy valuable property while Russian naval units withdraw to Kronstadt amid navy disarray. French front reports heavy artillery fire as Estonian troops switch sides to Germany per Berlin bulletin.
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Pershing Reports Soldiers Wounded In February Action
General Pershing reported several American soldiers wounded on February 10 in an action. Private Fred Ropanski was severely wounded. His sister and several others were wounded. Deaths listed include Privates Reynolds and Pals, and Lawrence Witherspoon among pneumonia cases.
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Melting Pot Making New Citizens London
Fragmented OCR text discusses immigration and American identity with phrases about the melting pot, loyalty, and citizenship. It appears to reflect wartime and civic themes, mentioning unity and patriotism and naming figures in a broad editorial context.
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Prussia Hope to Use Labor for Kaiser War Effort
A speech at a patriotic mass meeting in New York urged Americans not to appeal to labor as a class but to unite labor and democracy for victory. Speakers warned against sacrificing labor for profiteering and urged workers to support the war effort, emphasizing production, shipbuilding, and wartime necessity.
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William F Bernbrock Called By Death
William F Bernbrock died aged about 20 with obituary noting surviving sons and a daughter. The garbled text confirms family survivors and death notice context from the local paper.
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Proclamation Calls Russian Resistance to German Advance
Petrograd declares defense of the Fatherland and a siege of Petrograd, urging workers and peasants to die for the republic. An alliance of Bolshevik leaders signs the proclamation calling for organized defense and destruction of rail links and production to hinder the enemy.
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