Army Censors and Private Jones in Wartime Letters
A fragmentary account by Herbert Corey centers on censors during wartime and Private Archibald Jones of Ossawatomie Kansas. The tale blends diary like questions about wartime reporting with a strained attempt to present Jones’s viewpoint to the press and authorities.
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Herbert Corey
Pranceh
Archibald Jones
Ossawetouie County
Kansas
Vate Jones
Corey
Archibat
Asc
Coset
Anwil
Maine
Jones
Taoga
Dar Eeguament
Peter
Amd
Pethees
Troy
Orton
Archibald
Woo
Hin
Bas
Price Fixing Cuts Production in Senate Report
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts attacked price fixing by the fuel and food administrations, saying it curtailed coal and sugar production and enabled profiteering. He called the fuel administration an amateur, ineffective agency and blamed railroad troubles and policy failures for shortages.
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Washington
Pelopus Gosern
Senator Lodge
Mlassachusetts
Senate
Lodge
Food Administration
Germany
France
Tle
Fuel Administration
Take or Canned Stocks for Army
Fragmented OCR text describes stock and supply issues tied to military needs. Mentions canned beans and other rations, with uncertain phrases about distribution, authority, and storage. References appear scattered across a page with incomplete lines and mixed names.
Paris Speech Highlights Wilson Influence on German Tone
The report notes Chancellor Gervan shifting tone following President Wilson's message. Laliberte claims the chancellor now leverages Wilsonian principles to rally public opinion, as reported in L'Heure.
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Pares Boty
Peess
Nomana
Aidles “von Plertling
Laliberte
Marcel Sembat
L'Heuar
Cape
Wilson
Lithuania May Form Part of Saxon State
dispatch from Dresden reports negotiations involving Pele 688 Nevotietione and Pithiania and Saxony led by Prince Frederick Christian, second son of the King of Saxony. The poor printers say renewal of the old rivival between Bokuc and Lacrhania will not be fulfilled, shaping a new territorial arrangement.
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Lithuania
Pithiania
Saxony
Dresden
Frederick Christian
Bokuc
Lacrhania
German aircraft reveal material shortages in war study
Captured German aircraft brought to the United States for analysis show the use of inferior materials by German engineers. Aviation experts report significant shortages of spruce and linen in German plane construction, indicating lower standards than American models.
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Washington
Naval Tug Cherokee Lost in Atlantic
The naval tug Cherokee sank fifteen miles off the Maryland coast after steering gear broke in heavy seas. Twenty eight crew perished, including Lt. Edward J. Newell, with survivors brought to Philadelphia Navy Yard. Wireless operator remained at his post until the end as rescue efforts continued along Delaware Bay.
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Philadelpuilda
Puescus
Cherokee
Mamatad
Tec Bude
Elehio
Indelphia Navy Yard
Umlor
Edward J. Newell
Wele
Naval Reserve Station
Cape May
No 7
Navy Coast Patrol
Lewes
Del
Delaware Bay
Edgar P.euchenbach
Norfolk
Newell
United States
Naval Training School
Pasten
Trs Warenats
Gloucester
Mass
New
Rescuers Sent to Wreck Near Cape Race
Reported signals from the Red Cross liner nine Plorivel led to orders for two steamers to investigate a Sunday wreck near Cape Race. Authorities hope survivals remain aboard.
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ST. Potins
Cape Race
Balfour attacks German lip service on balance of power
Foreign Secretary Balfour told the Commons that German militarism must end before any real peace can come and condemned Von Hertling's balance of power rhetoric. He questioned Belgium’s fate, asserted unconditional restoration, and argued for clear peace terms at the conference. The speech also critiqued Alsace Lorraine and proposed justice for populations in Armenia Palestine and Mesopotamia.
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London
Balfour
Count von Hertling
von Hertlng
Beletum
Mr. Balfour
Wilson
Germany
von Herthes
Wile Con
von Dere Fing
Alsace Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
von Tkerthng
Uferthriae
Turkey
Aremenia
Palestine
Mesopotamia
von Herthing
Ous
Mesonatamia
Jerusateny
Annenia
Browning Automatic Rifle Demonstrated for Congress
Washington reports the Browning automatic rifle, hailed as the best in the world, was unveiled before Congress with a live demonstration near the capital. Army officials and several Allied officers observed as ten rifles fired hundreds of rounds with no stoppages, followed by rapid disassembly and reassembly to prove simple construction.
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Tay Pan
U.S. Army
Washiington
Congress
Ot Ao Syumed
Suleliers
Crowell
Mazor Groner Biddle
Wets
Menorbers
Compress
Ordnance Bureau
War Department
Crade
Tay
Caldwell
New Yor Wes
Wrelsworth
Hindu Plotters Audienced by Jap Leaders Revealed
United States released intercepted German diplomatic correspondence alleging Hindu plotters were brought before ministers and statesmen to influence Indian independence moves. The cables claim links among Tagore, OkuMa, Veranchi, Wu Ting Pang, and Sun Yat Sen influences, with messages routed via Bernstorff and others.
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San Francisco
Unitedd States
Greig
Teinment
Rabindra Nath Tagore
Okuma
Veranchi
Premaier
India
Wu Ting Pang
United States
Ratindra Nath Tagore Hai
Trisad Ie
Washington
Rye Ny
Sunmer
Eimlas
Pugore
Okumao
Perauehi
Wau Ting Wang
Dro Sun Yat Sen
China
Ufindus
Count von Bernstortz
Alfred Zimmermann
Tris Hasaw
Turve
Vea Bernstorff
Aimermary
Vea bLusbure
Germain
Argentine
Ff Efsercath
Coperhacen
Ro Saches
Rotterdamt
Vo OG
Ofers
Oat
Amsterdam
Miners in Colorado Secede From Union
Miners in District 15 Pueblo Colorado withdrew from the national Mine Workers union and formed the Independent Union of Mine Workers of America. Delegates passed resolutions calling for a new district union after a lengthy international committee voting process and protests over district leadership.
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Colorado
Pueblo
Cita
Unes
Averteca
Phios
Interna
Tithe
Dollar Day in Quincy Illustrates Newspaper Advertising Power
The Whig notes Dollar Day will draw crowds as shoppers flock to Quincy merchants. It argues extended success lies in pulling in surrounding country, with The Whig's 4400 outside subscribers offering a strong channel for ads and regional reach.
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Quincy
The
Whig
Deformation in Vienna Stir Resumes East War Tension
A fragment from a dispatch describes rising strains between Vienna and Berlin over Austria Hungary’s role in the eastern war. It notes Austrian premier statements seeking to limit Germany's influence, while reporting Berlin’s intent to press military action against Russia if needed. The article cites Ludendorff and Hertling, hinting at a serious conflict and Austria’s attempt to distance its policy from Germany’s. The piece underlines tensions amid minority discontent within Austria and ongoing war plans in the east.
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Germany
Rusia
France
Austria-Hunsare
Russia
Wella
Ormane Ors
Ludendartz
Glaust
Darin
Vienna
Berlin
Hertling
Ludendurft
East Mont
Austris
Tony Perecini
Austria
Csecord
U Boat Toll For Week Report From British Admiralty
Eighteen British merchantmen were sunk in the last week by U boats or ravine actions, with fourteen over 600 tons and four under that size. Several fishing vessels were lost. The toll marks a rise from the prior week when fifteen ships were sunk, twelve above 1,600 tons.
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London
Hillquit Refuses To Lead U S Red Guard
New York February 98 Morris Hall iit reports socialist leader Hillquit declined to head a proposed American red guard. He advocated an international socialist conference to aid the Russian revolution against Germany but did not endorse the earlier plan to appoint him commander.
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New York
Morris Halliit
Tle
Benjamin Sapphir
East Side
Red Guard
Hillquit
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