Admiral Sims Takes Command Of Allied Irish Naval Forces
London reports Vice-Admiral William Sims U.S. Navy is appointed to general charge of operations for allied naval forces in Irish waters during the British commander in chief's absence. He hoists flag as allied senior officer with broad authority to cooperate with French and British navies and combat German submarines.
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Sims’ Bakes
Irish
London
William 5. Sims
Admiral Sims
Ireland
Sims
United States Navy
Washington
Navy Department
Paris
Department
Jupiter
Red Cross Moves to Larger Quarters in Salem
Salem Red Cross moves the local auxiliary to new quarters above the Farmers National Bank and expands work on bandages hospital accessories and fundraising. Joseph C Logan of Atlanta spoke at the Courthouse to boost support, with over 34 raised for the local unit as enthusiasm grows for increased production and aid to France.
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Salem
Red Cross
War Relief Association
Farmers National Bank
American Red Cross Association
France
National Red Cross Association
Joseph C. Logan
Atlanta
Still May Enlist Washington June 19
Men registered June 5 under the selective draft law may enlist in the United States Marine Corps at any time before selection for service while those of registration age who failed to register will not be accepted for enlistment. Marine Corps headquarters announced that the first to fight organization will reach its authorized strength of 30 000 men before month’s end, after which a waiting list will be kept.
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Washington
United States Marine Corps
Soldiers of the Sea
Marine Corps
Flags Raise Patriot Spirit on Farm Porches
A quaint appeal urges readers to invest a small amount to display flags as a celebration of national pride. The writer notes the red white and blue waving over roan farm porches and verandas, suggesting it helps advertise American patriotism among rural communities.
Funeral for Thomas Mark Dillard in Moorcock
The funeral for Thomas Mark Dillard was held at Moorcock Presbyterian Church with Rev. LeRoy Gresham officiating. Interment followed at Hast Hill cemetery with Masonic rites and a Virginia Field Hospital guard detail. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dilliard, siblings Miss Roa Louise and Master Billyard, and Mrs. Robertson of West Virginia.
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Thomas Mark Dislard
Lewis ‘Laillard
LeRoy Gresham
Shepcasket
Fia
Mark
Clinton Mey
Gookinteht
Forst Virginia Field Hospital
Mr Dikhard
aAdmember
Matour Bowman
Virginfaeld Hospital
Ait Raichford
W. Lye McChenig
Guy Dennt
C. A. ‘Gittens
Gabbe! Dilard
Holt Irvin
Alfred ‘Cashwallader
J. J. Barns
Sam Hutson
GG. Fy Hoontz
J. S. Persinger
W. H. Ruthrauff
H. Powel Chapman
T.C. Chapman
EK. W. Perrow
DL Webber
Tempeton Norris
Martin
Albert
Dudley
Wilson
Howard
Bomd
Blair Dichard
Sellem
Margaret Stuart
Chilliansburg
Mrow
W. B. Dilliard
Roa
iLouise
Billyard
Saem
In. Robertson
West Virgina
Wilson Letter Urges Unified Red Cross Relief Effort
President Wilson urges coordination of relief work under one national body the American Red Cross to support soldiers and civilians during war. He emphasizes efficiency accountability and the need to prevent duplication and fraud by consolidating voluntary aid under a central organization with military and naval involvement. The letter outlines governance audits and broad Catholicity and democracy guiding the Red Cross.
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Wedernvork
Conress
United States of America
United States
American Red Cross
Wariame Navy
Actoot Congress
Wilson speeches perplex Germans in Berlin
Berlin reports that President Wilson's messages confuse German readers who value logic and predict peace only through Allies’ spoils. German papers mock the idea of a Baghdad dream and accuse Wilson of siding with “predatory” Entente powers while urging a grim peace for Germany.
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Berlin
London
Wilson
Germany
Docideutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Bagdad
Zeitung Am Mittag
The
Zeitung
Hungary
Serbia
Greece
Bulgaria
Russia
Turkey
Belgium
France
Italy
England
Fall in Mark Exchange Worries Germans
The rapid fall of the German mark on Swiss and Dutch exchanges sparks grave apprehension in Germany over food purchases. The Frankfurter Zeitung explores causes, noting potential American sales of German securities and the possible impact on war finance costs, while detecting no definite American offensive yet.
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The
Hague
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
America
Zeitung
Lombard Street
Berlin
Happy Day For Mobert On Wedding Eve
A fragment from a Spokesman-Review item notes a light exchanged between Bacon and Mobert as they anticipate Mobert’s marriage tomorrow. The dialogue conveys shared joy and a sense of ceremony.
31 Coal Operators Put on Trial in Sherman Anti Trust Case
New York June 20 Fifty one coal operators and 102 corporations faced trial before Judge Grubb on charges of conspiring to fix prices and control output of New River Pocahontas coal from Virginia and West Virginia. Indictment claims 22 million tons yearly and $34 million annual overprofit. penalties include fines up to 2000 per defendant and potential total fines exceeding 870000 for corporations.
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New York
William KR. Grubb
United States District Court
New River
Pocahontas
Virginia
West Virginia
Resolutions of Respect for Blair Dillard
Resolutions honor Blair Dillard a deceased member of Tay lor Dodge No 2B Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. They express sorrow for his death and gratitude for his self sacrifice in saving another. The lodge mourns, vows to drape the lodge room, send copies to his family, and file the resolution in permanent records and the Times-Register Sentinel. Committee: John E Shank D M White J Starr Webber.
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Blair Dillard
Taylor Dodge
Bnow
Fm Hundle
Lion AU Coomneadh
Panther
Sa'em Times-Register & Sentinel
John E. Shank
D. M. White J. Starr Webber
Second Draft Planned Within Five Months
Army authorities announced a second military draft likely within five months to mobilize up to 625,000 additional men. Pershing’s First Division will be reinforced by another large force, with National Guardsmen activated for overseas service. The New York National Guard is set to be the first division to go to Europe, followed by others, with transportation and casualty considerations shaping the plan. By spring, the United States is expected to have not less than 50,000 troops in European theaters, potentially rising toward 1,000,000 total mobilized.
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New York
Europe
Tmtica
Idas
United States
Sooo Jawen
Three Carrer Toys Wanted Steady Jolks For Siteady Iboys
Readable text fragment shows requests for toy items and steady jolks linked to siteady iboys. No clear event, date, or organization identified. The garbled OCR limits precise extraction of entities or facts for a full news-style card.
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Siteady Iboys
Japan Evangelist Kiumura Sparks Large Conversions
The text details a Japanese evangelist named Kiumura, also called Olaleijah Kim, whose Sunday campaigns in Japan draw thousands. His dramatic delivery and mobile revival style draw rapid unmasking of truth, with thirteen unmounted conversions in a week and widespread missionary mobilization to meet rising demand.
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Japan
Kiumura
Olaleijah Kim
Kimi
Willin
al Ties
Eucecessiin
Salem Red Cross drive gains momentum in Salem
The Red Cross campaign in Salem reports remarkable success with 6614.10 raised by noon at Wiley Transfer Co offices. Leas and McVitty Inc led gifts at 5000, others contribute as Grace Goodwin leads Salem HQ. Committee plans daily totals, church collections next Sunday, aiming to surpass 8000 and possibly reach 10000 across Roanoke district.
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Red Cross
Salem
Wiley Transfer Co
Leas and McVitty Inc
Comas Cigarette Machine Co
Worden Manufacturing Co
Thess Soutcer
Roanoke
Wanted Milchlyen ped wom ain for Cookwandeenerad house work
Classified notice seeking a female to perform household work at 848 West Malin Street. Date 6 21 17. Position open at Cookwandeenerad residence with pay and hours unspecified. Local employment ad from a historical newspaper brief segment.
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Milchlyen
Learn typesetting with two bright energetic words
Permanent position offered under G-21-17-tf. Apply this offer to learn typesetting with two bright energetic words guiding your start.
What Shall We Feed Oats or Corn in Feeding?
A butchered line of old farm advice compares corn and oats by weight, stating that one bushel of corn roughly equals two bushels of oats and roughly 36 pounds of corn match 64 pounds of oats. It argues corn may be 4 to 5 pounds per 6 pounds of oats, and notes oats cost more but may cause less cattle illness, quoting an agricultural writer on careful feeding and the role of legumes and seeds.
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Wilson
Germany
England
Vossische Zeitung
America
New World
Petrograd
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