Mrs Amato Recovers $1000 From Old Friend After Tangled Tale
A New York tale recounts John Mozzi’s past trouble with a revolver and a bail bond laid by the Amato family. After years of pursuit, the Amatos finally capture Mozzi, return the $1000 bond, and allow Mrs. Amato to deliver a long, pointed monologue through a sleepless night ending with Mozzi being taken to court.
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Angelo. Amato
New York City
Mr. Amato
Camphor
John
Miss
Amato
Mozzi
Christmas Gift Giving in Defense Council Debate
August brief notes a dispute over Christmas gift giving as the National Defense Council objects and the National Retail Dry Goods Association based in New York City challenges the order. The discussion centers on balancing wartime restrictions with holiday shopping norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense Council
National Retail Dry Goods’ Association
New York City
A Plea to Curtail Christmas Gift Giving
The piece argues Christmas gift giving causes financial hardship and waste yet notes the Retail Dry Goods Association warns of job losses if gifts are cut. It suggests a balanced approach, urging citizens to cooperate with the National Council of Defense to trim useless gifts without harming commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Council
Retail Dry Goods’ Association
Council of Defense
National Council of Defense
Wilhelm's fear and prophecy echo in German proclamation
The piece argues the Kaiser's warning about American troops portends fear and lies. It notes he hid US manpower arrival, then admitted limits of his assurances. As truth spreads, the Kaiser wanes, while German propaganda becomes exposed and his grip weakens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
United States
France
Atlantic
Wilhelm
Government by rulings and the waning commission era
An analysis argues that wartime expansion of administrative rulings replaces commissions in governing. Rulings concentrate power across legislative judicial and executive branches, risking constitutional elasticity. Postwar, a return to conventional governance is hoped, but debate on constitutional revision remains.
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Congress
Kaiser's proclamation and German doubt in war effort
The passage argues that spirit alone may win the war, but German troops face American pressure as veterans fall and inexperienced Americans push back. It criticizes the Kaiser for not restraining the crown prince from sending elite units against the Americans, implying lessons from dead German soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Sether
San Antonio
Germany
Jis
Jmovie
Marne
Intellectuals blamed for ignoring German menace warnings
Prof. William Herbert Hobbs contends that intellectuals in allied countries failed to warn the public about the German threat. He notes warnings did exist but were ignored by the populace.
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Wiliam Herbert Hobbs
San Francisco Chronicle
Training Men Who Operate Uncle Sam's Fast Submarine Chasers
An evocative account guides young men through Dunwoody Institute Minnesota and Columbia University training to become submarine chaser machinists mates. It describes two months of engine theory and hands on lab work, then four weeks at the Columbia gas engine school, with final sea service preparing each sailor to handle engines, gunnery, and repairs on 110 foot chasers as they hunt U boats.
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Willard Connelly
U. S
N.rf
Sam
Douglas Fairbanks
Dunwoody Institute
Minnentous
Galt
Warren J. Terhune
United States Navy
Dunwoody
Minneapolis
New York
United States Naval Gas Engine School
University of Columbia
Columbia School
Atlantic
Columbia
AML
Dhawoody
Quizzical WWI era jests and social asides mix
A collage of satirical quips on war, politics, society, and daily life from a wartime column. It teases German propaganda, American habits, porches of vice and virtue, and lighthearted observations on cars, crowds, royalty, and local quirks. Names and places blur through rapid one liners.
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Lord Byron
Danny
India
Emma Gage Avery
Leslie
Tvord
Milwaukee Journal
Uncle Sam
Batte
Jong Ute
Seaton
Xine Cay
Mle
Diogenes
Chicago
Department of Smoke Inspection
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Tuland
Hearst
Yanka
Birmingham
Ala
Lenegly Kerensky
America
England
Arthur Henderson
Samuel Gampers
Belgium
West
Texas
Noah
Awewan
Ake Ale
Maude Mae Luzey
Marihuana Gazette
Marie
Pittsburg
Pelegraph
Real Sport
By Briggs
Sue Comin
Mee
the Tribune Assoc
New York ‘Tribune
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