Col George Harvey Wrongly Claims US Missed Million Man British Offer
The piece questions Col George Harvey of the North American Review who suggested Britain offered to move 1,000,000 American soldiers to England for training. It argues the US rightly refused transatlantic transfer and cites potential war outcomes if such troops had fought in Europe. The writer hopes Harvey was misinformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harvey
The
North American Review
Great Britain
England
United States
Col
Harvey
Atlantic
Europe
America
France
Flanders
Col. Harvey
Where Are the Airplanes The Aviation Report and Public Misleading Officials
The congressional aviation committee reports wide differences between possibilities and probabilities of U S air power. It says officials misled the public about great achievements when results were small and cites Liberty motor limits for swift battle planes. It notes no names of officials and questions reasons for production shortfalls. The piece highlights that business leaders see the issue as a war difficulty not fully understood by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Liberty
America
Americana
Liberty Motors
Aviation Department
Aviation officials blamed for wartime production failures
The passage assigns blame to government officials over statements about aviation and liberty motors, praising patriotic businessmen while criticizing misrepresentation. It urges accountability and speed in fixing war production problems, accusing officials of misleading the public and calling for action to improve the aviation department.
German Fleet Rumor Sparks Debate on Sea War
Geneva reports a possible German raid on a large scale with aim to break British naval power. The piece weighs Britain’s growing fleet against Germany, notes American influence, and edges toward a confident expectation of British victory. It also touches on enforcement of the income tax and wartime discipline amid other city items.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Malaya
Warspite
Valent
Barham
Ay. Balfour
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Britain
Fler
Whchever
Tax Dodging Slackers Warned With Harsh Penalties
The government vows stern action against income tax dodgers including fines and prison terms. Officials will intensively audit returns, exposing how much information the government has on incomes. Draft act leniency contrasted with expected strict enforcement of the tax levy.
Soldiers of Many Languages at Camp Greene
A letter from a Newark youth in the 145th Light Artillery reports Camp Greene N C has improved since arrival. He notes the New Hampshire Infantry unit includes diverse speakers with French and other languages and lists a mixed tent group. The missive reveals multilingual life at the camp and contrasts dreamlike urban life with military discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwenty
Dan Kearney
Camp Greene
N. C
First
New Hampshire Infantry
Luxemberger
Cyprus
Lefty
Detvort
Majestic bill mixes alibis and laughs with Baker and Williams
Bert Baker headlines a Sunday show at the Majestic with Prevarication a farce about domestic lies and Benny Butler’s missing funds. Herbert Williams offers novelty routines and a hookum. Dances by Ellsworths and Robbie Gurdene close the bill.
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Majestic
Bert Baker
Mr. Baker
Benny Butler
Baker
Herbert Williams
Hark
Williams
Willams
Harry
Grace Ellsworth
Tilsworth
Robbie Gurdene
Tiaus Pereira
Welen Vincent
Acrobats and Birds Shine in Town Playlet
Tom Aiken and Helen Stanley lead reading parts in a local stage piece. The Donali sisters display rare strength and balance as American acrobats, while tropical birds including a performer named The Colonel wow the crowd with precise turns. A Scottish Highball parody features Dora War ly as a well educated Highland lassie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Aiken
Helen Stanley
Donali
Mabel Nayon
Carral
Dora Warly
Film Attractions at the Empire and Grand Theaters
The Empire features Pleadin South with Douglas Fairbanks and Catherine Mac Donald as leading woman. The Grand presents The Conqueror starring William Farnham and Jerval Carmien, a Fox drama about General Sam Houston. Pearl shows A Bit of Jade with Mary Miles Minter, involving a Hindu necklace and mistaken thief accusations.
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Douglas Fairbanks
The
Empire
Arizona
Truckee
Cal
the Empire
Fox
Charles Clary
J. A. Marcus
Carrie Clarke Ward
Robert Dunbar
Owen Jones
William Magle Shirt
Whief Birdhead
Mary Miles Minter
Pearl
Miary’ Miles Minter
Pearl Today
Phyllis King
Miss Minter
Phillis
Soldier Flags White Stripe Signifying Bit Duty
A poem recalls a soldier who earned his “Bit” and stripes on the left forearm. The verse praises the volunteer’s service, compares a wartime pledge to the white band, and salutes the brave, noting Stanley as a battlefield where he proved his mettle.
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Wuelo Sum
Aga ‘Jack
The Captive God and The Jade Necklace Night
Involvement of Phyllis and Blair in a mystery surrounding a jade necklace unfolds through a sequence of thrilling adventures. The Hindu antagonist, disguised figures, and a young antiquarian lead to suspenseful encounters as the search continues. Tomorrow Williams, Hart, Dorothy Dalton and Wid Markay appear in The Captive God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Blair
Phyllis
Williams, Hart
Doroth Dalton
Wid Markay
God
Philadelphia poised to lead indigo production in United States
The Public Ledger notes Philadelphia as a major future center for synthetic indigo manufacture. National Aniline and Chemical Company plans a Marcus Hook plant to supply half the U S demand, after achieving German-standard quality with support from Benzel, Semet Sulray, Barett, and General Chemical companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
America
Aniline Company
Jay Benzel Products
Marcus Hook
Benzel Products
Marcus Jack
General Chemical Company
Barett Company
Semet Sulvay Company
Benzel
S. Johnson
Semet Soilway
Robert M
Weaker Uproar and War Talk Across Texas Newspapers
A collage of editorials from Texas papers calls into question pacifism and patriotism, critiques of war aims, and social issues. It notes opinions on weathering hardship, porch talk on dignity and loyalty, onion lunches for workers, and debates on death penalties and mob justice, with varied regional stances across Galveston Beeville Dallas Fort Worth and other towns.
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Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Laredo
Beaumont
Texas
Rocking Town
Magey
Steelam Stone
Joe Whitnas
San Francisco Bulletin
Royal
Dtoyal Yheater
Ernest BE. Rackett
Carl Byrd
Dora
Corrieonn
Hazlenut
Amd
Stanley
Butel
By Briggs
Kniblich
the Tribune Assoc
New York Tribune
Treience
Ferguson
Lorena Register
Times- Herald
Waco
Mission Times
Galveston News
Ivort Worth Star-Telegram
Bermuda Onion
Times-Herald of
Dallas
Post City Post
Cooper Review
Henry Ford
Yoakum Herald
Seguin
Oregon
Beaumont Journal
Yoakum
Sin,ly
Eagle Pass Guide
Hte
Corpus Christi
Guadalupe Gazette
the Tribune
Galveston
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