Pat OBrien Hero of New War Adventure in The Whig
The article extols Lieut Pat OBrien American hero of the Royal Flying Corps admired in The Whig tale. It portrays OBrien as a near mythic figure yet confirms his human flaws and daring. It also critiques the Senate’s decorum decline amid broader commentary on literature and public life.
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Lieut
O’brien
Superman
Royal Flying Corps
Pat
O'Brien
Courtrai
Holland
Huyliger
Pat Alva O’brien
Illinois
Pat O'Brien
Richthofen
Royal Corps
Italy Ready for Austrian Drive Said to Be Logical
An analysis argues Italy is fully prepared for renewed Austro German offensives on the Piave and notes Italian troops may aid the British in Bel- Foch. It claims German soldiers are mixed with Austrians, national lines are gone, and unity of command is resolved while Bohemian deserters shape a broader Allied stance.
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Italy
Piave
Flanders
Bel- Foch
Rtich
Austria
Gium
The Preacher In War Time at Fifth Avenue Church
The sermon praised moral and spiritual force over munitions, urging churches to support war effort through buying War Stamps, Liberty Bonds, food conservation, and relief work. It urged unity, courage, and prayer for victory over tyranny, citing Armenia, Belgium, France, and Poland as horrors to confront.
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Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
England
Jesus
Armice
Armenia
Lithuania
Belgium
France
Poland
J. HT. Jowett
Peter Rabbit Meets Piper and Hears of Danger
Peter Rabbit learns Piper the Hyla is a frog not a toad and that small creatures face many dangers. Piper fears his own relatives and vanishes with a splash when Mr Blacksnake appears, leaving Peter to ponder the risk to tiny forest residents.
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Peter Rabbit
Smiling Pool
Peter
Piper
Hyla
Toad
Mr. Toad
Buster Bear
Buster
Grandfather Frog
Mr. Blacksnake
The Sedition Law and Free Speech Debate in Senate
The Indianapolis News examines the sedition bill passed 48 to 26, noting it restricts disloyal or abusive language about the U S government, military, flag, and form of government while allowing criticism of leaders. It warns postmaster power to ban mail as espionage is debated, but argues the bill targets sedition, not all criticism.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Johnson
United States
France
Germany Plans Grain Payments for Ukraine Trade
Zurich dispatches report Germany will pay Ukraine 406 marks a ton for rye and 487 marks a ton for wheat. Germany will cover collection and transport costs, raising grain prices to 540 marks for rye and 640 marks for wheat. Current German prices stand at 190 and 170 marks per ton.
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Zurich
Germany
Berlin
Ukraine
Postal Committee Rejects Amendment to Postal Rates
Washington May 7 The senate post office committee refused to consider legislation to suspend or modify second class postage rates set to take effect July 1 attacked by newspaper publishers amid the pending post office appropriation bill. Individual senators plan later efforts to suspend or reduce the increases.
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Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
New Senator Sworm In Missouri Sworn In To Succeed Stone
Washington dispatch reports Democrat P Wilfley of Missouri sworn in Tuesday to replace the late Senator Stone. His credentials were presented by Senator Reed. A remark about women follows, noting they often spot faults of other women.
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Sworm
Washington
Nenophon P. Wilfley
Missouri
Senator Stone
Reed
War memories from a private on the front lines
A private recalls a lecture about imminent voyage to France and urgent resolve to fight Kaiser’s forces. He reflects on passes, bravery, and anger at German methods including gas and sinking ships, affirming American determination and readiness to march to battle. He notes wounded pride, civilian horror, and the drive to prevail in what he calls a just war.
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Rom
France
Kaiser
Evangeline
Abe Lincoln
Sid
Sandy
Old Fat
Belgium
America
Strategic sowing plan for continuous radish harvest
The note advises staggered radish plantings with early French Breakfast for quick maturity, a longer row of White Icicle to last a week or more, and a persistent harvest from Lady Finger or Long White Vienna. This method yields a steady supply through summer.
Steamer Tidewad Beats U-Boat in March Encounter
The Navy reports the American steamer Tidewad defeated and possibly sunk a German submarine after a March 17 engagement. The report notes the clash occurred in wartime waters and marks a naval success amid ongoing hostilities.
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Washington
Tidewadter
Navy Department
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