Inside view of Germany's covert peace movement
The piece argues Germany's peace campaign is state-backed, funded by bankers and organized through a Wolf Press Bureau network. It claims plans aim to sway Belgium Britain and the US, with a large staff and media effort, while Britain and the US prepare countermeasures.
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Germany
Jor
Vienna
Herrn
Ham
Bremen
Chanel
Berlin
Err Ballin
Liegd Steamship Company
Keiser
Great Britain
States
Verdun
Herr Ballin
Woeless
Turkey
Mary
Belgium
United States
Wilson
France
Dardanelles
Turks
Wollf
Spain
Hoty
South America
Scandinavia
Bryan
Maxmilan Harden
Holland
Grey
Arthur Balfour
Through the Wire A Soldier’s Vivid War Escape
An officer recalls struggling through a dense mesh of barbed wire and enemy fire. He describes three men pushing forward in a muddy sprint before slipping into a hidden nine foot sap filled with water to reach their trench.
Sniping Narratives From a Canadian Soldier on Trench Life
A Canadian soldier details his experience as a sniper to break trench monotony. He explains sniping as one of few diversions, describes long tie digs, and notes night work is three times as heavy as daytime duties. He recalls dawn and dusk fighting and a daily grand-to movement to ready for attacks.
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Tyne
Hungry in Germany committee seeks New York subscriptions
A New York committee appeals for funds to aid hungry German women and children, citing rocus reports in newspapers. The effort, backed by German-Americans and others favoring the central powers, contrasts with claims of food abundance in Germany and notes the Teutons' stance when conditions reverse.
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Germany
New York
Rocus
Teutons
Ottawa Citizen
Fragmented emotional exchange over forgiveness and love
A dialogue excerpt shows Mr Meekton recalling a quarrel with his wife and her eventual forgiveness. He describes a symbolic pink ribbon package that moves him to tears, while another speaker dismisses sentiment as mere pseudo pathos.
Brave Boy Doe Wins Russian Medal For Mine Sweep Work
Alfred Doe, only sixteen, earned a Russian silver medal with the Order of St. Ann for gallantry in the White Sea. He saved a drowning sailor on a trawler that hit a mine and later served in mine sweeping. On Hull return he asked for a reward of a week near Cumberland Green in South London where he was born.
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Boshand
Alfred Doe
Navy
Lowestoft
Young Dee
White Sea
St. Ann
Hull
Doe
Cumberland Green
London
North Seal
Jutland Naval Fight Recount Said to Be Accidental
Officers aboard the Cunarder Andania tell of the Jutland engagement as accidental. Beatty's battle cruiser squadron hunted six British-listed auxiliary cruisers when it met the German force. After a heavy engagement, the search was abandoned and Jellicoe notified. An armored cruiser squadron then located and sunk the auxiliaries.
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Jutland
New York
London
Sir David Beatty
Admiralty
Atlantic
Iceland
Beatty
Andania
Jatter Beatty
Jellicoe
French Report Details German Atrocities In War Crimes Volume
The French government releases the fourth volume of a report by the commission on acts by the enemy against neutral law. The 20 page document shows images of bullets bayonets and wounded. Affidavits cover prisoner shields tainted arms massacres and ambulance abuses.
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Commission For Investigation
Law of Nations
A Profound Mistake on Germany’s Industrial Rise
The piece argues progress in modern Germany came from an educated, motivated populace, not top-down decree. It credits public demand for organization, a cultured middle class, and disinterested learning shaping growth, urging the same focus on education and technical training to improve nations.
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Germany
London
Warning to Soldiers Seignors ve Bbdame plsrk at disability
Officials warn soldiers and seniors that disability results from misconduct may affect pension eligibility. The edict, issued by Maj Gen, outlines consequences and required actions to carry out the process. Adjustments and enforcement steps are detailed for affected service members.
Status of Homesteaders on Active Service Explained
A wide summary clarifies Dominion Lands Act provisions on homesteads for volunteers in active service. It covers residence counting, patents on disability or death, extensions to British and Allied reservists, post enlistment entries, Royal North West Mounted Police, nurses, munition workers, Hollanders and Swiss, guards, proxy entries, and protections against cancellation during wartime.
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Ottawa
Department
Dominion
Dominion Lands Act
Hélls
Deak
Great Britain
Naval Service
Dr. Roche
Interior
Royal North West Mounted Police
Canada
Holding the Craters A Canadian Officer Recalls St Eloi Bombardment
A Canadian officer in a Western Battalion describes a heavy bombardment at St Eloi. He recalls four days of shelling, nine days until relief, and one comrade wounded and delirious. He recalls the eerie quiet after relief and the brutal, burning bombardment lighting the cratered ridge.
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St. Eloi
England
India as World Jewel Storehouse Exports Vast Gem Supply
An article notes India exports about 5.6 million dollars in jewels annually and remains a premier source of precious stones. It mentions rubies from Upper Burma, a ruby once valued at 100000 dollars, sapphires from Kashmir, and turquoise and other gems from Tibet and Kishangarh, with Burma gravels yielding varied gem varieties.
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India
Upper
Burma
Kashmir
Gare
Kishangarh
Sikkins
Tibet
Harier
Darck T
Haing
Taxes in United Kingdom war taxation readjustments
The coffee cocoa and tea duties under the British war taxation scheme are readjusted to share burden among users. Coffee and cocoa taxed at 4 1 2 pence per pound and tea at one shilling per pound. Teetotlers and beer drinkers alike fund part of the war cost.
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United Kingdom
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Henrietta
Lenden Street
Red Cross
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