Gas and trench horror told by Canadian veteran Summers
A Canadian Battalion veteran recounts gas exposure and trench warfare in France and Belgium during World War I. He describes gas odour, lung pain, and a harrowing three weeks without trenches, plus later service in Kemmel, Armentières, Wyres, and St. Wlol. Summers details escape to England, return to Canada, and his hope for a calmer life after war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
A. Summers
Canada
Mr. Summers
San Antonio
Nome
Fry
Gereman
St. Blot
Kemmal
Armentiers
Wyres
St. Wlol
England
Wo Trant
Pat O'Brien
Red Cross
Folland
Sanow
United States
Taldwin
Mth
Takiwin
Chicama
Nh Barn
Daor
Summers
Repington to Face Charge Over Unpublished Story
London, Feb 12. Chancellor Andes Bonar Law announces in Parliament action under the Defence of the Realm Act against Colonel Repington, military correspondent of the Morning Post, for an article rejected by editors and later published in a different form without approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andes Bonar Tew
House of Commons
Replayton
Morning Post
Ecnsan
Legislature Free to Act on Federal Liquor Amendment
In Texas a proposed federal constitutional amendment may be ratified by the legislature without gubernatorial veto. Attorney General Looney states a special session has equal authority with a regular session to ratify or reject, and the governor cannot veto ratification. The governor need only state subjects in general terms under Article 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Looney
United States
Camas
Government to provide toiletry items for overseas troops
Announcement from Southern Department headquarters says Amerinfifi saldicia will receive necessary toilet articles before going overseas. Government plans to supply shaving brushes, razors, soap, tooth powder, and clothing brushes to servicemen, with replacements if items are damaged.
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Amerinfifi Saldicia
Uo Sandies
Wade
Departatut
Exrape Regur
Jini
Uiry
Chitty to Washington for temporary duty
Chitty, a commend at Kelly Field, will leave today for Washington where he has been called for consultation with the War Department. He is expected to be away from Kelly Field for not longer than ten days, and possibly up to three or four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talaaiel WL
Chitty
Kelly Pield
Washington, D.C
Jerandée
Warren
Stone
Grind
Brotherhood
War Department
Abc
Stee
Orient
Stand
Weather brief for Saw Anlomiy shows clouds and warm spell
The forecast indicates tonight will be mostly cloudy with a warm trend. Thursday and beyond are expected to be warmer with lighter winds and continued cloud cover in Saw Anlomiy.
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Anlomiy
Weather notes from multiple cities show varied temperatures
The report lists temperatures for New York Washington and surrounding areas with highs in the mid forties to mid fifties and lows in the thirties. Rain and cloudy conditions are noted in parts with northerly winds and a chill in the air across 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudus Berle
Taal
WigHi
Atenes
New York
Waritngton
Porky Clabay
Austria May Seek Way To Take Peace
London February 15 The Daily News Labyrinth correspondent reports Austria Hungary seeks a separate peace with the Entente. The piece notes tense Austro Hungarian aims amid war reports and the front on the western line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
London
American steamer reports sinking German U boat
An American steamer reported sinking a German submarine in the Atlantic on March 28 after repelling a torpedo attack. the American vessel was not struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havin
Mexican citizen Angel Perez among Tuscania victims
San Antonio residents recall Angel Perez a Mexican citizen listed among Tuscania victims. Families, consulate records, and local authorities indicate Perez was not yet discharged from duty and faced hurdles before release. The report notes unclear connections to his assignment and the wider casualties linked to the incident.
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Antoniga
Ireland
Angel Poses
Rono Street
Ava
Tore
Vere
Bert
Perez
Iig
Peron
Nan
Peder District
Mexico
Medican
Hat Fe
Allen
Hough
San Antonio
Young Deron
Rosenbors
Reigate
Antonig
Yvorwie
Lin
Nix Cather
Angat
Atty Matthews
Atta
Pores Ak
Abra
German Flag Incident Spurs Espionage Charges in Texas
In Hill County Texas ten residents including the mayor are in custody after a German flag was raised over a public building. Federal agents charge violation of espionage laws as evidence ties the incident to a German club and a seizure of the flag. The flag was removed from the Germania Club building and transferred to Houston.
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Hourton
Tex
Leenglot
Wayatteritte
Toilas
United States Scinmiesiuney
Payeltevie
Boertian Vositeuls
Princihers
Houston
Germania Club
Cermain
Germanite Club
1,153,474 Tons Lunbron Reported by Bonar Law
Prime Minister Bonar Law announced a tonnage figure in cabinet talks noting 1,153,474 tons built, with 70,000 tons secured aboard. The message referred to supply status and Turkey.
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Lunbron
Kel
Bari
Suply
Bonar Law
Tauea
Russians Quit War Swap Guns for Playing Cards
Berne correspondent reports German traders set up about 400 booths near the Riesian center as Russian troops grow weary and exchange machine guns for playing cards. Soldiers allegedly demand gambling cards in return for arms and rations, signaling a halt in active fighting.
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London
Jno
Berne
Liners Dead Laid to Rest in Scotlang
The Associated Press reports the burial of 28 unidentified American sailors at sea after a disaster near Scotland. A procession with prayers and flag ceremonies accompanied the transport to the cemetery as locals and villagers gathered. many bodies were recovered in rough coastal areas and identified by descriptions or papers found with them.
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Scotlang
Peres
Dietinn
Washington
Olt Anericans
Witners
Amning Uaeies
Thei Sinite
Ura Nice
Wileh
Joverit
William Ty
Invarhera
Sota
Buul
Jolly East Sier
Grud Lorks
Ameren Goldiners
MU Rythid
Eveel
Ameriows
Willhun
Tex
Caco Ouxea
Village
Mhene Wennee
Bob Benathel
Lo Lay Stromi
Wilbn
Pyle
Rocky Villik
Nig Ting
Agnarivatie 1
Aatend
Fournerrs
Hkie
America
Reindad
Vendy Miles
CDG
Elant
Lireg
Theese
Hank
Kener
Greene Witti
American Victims of German U Boat on Scottish Coast
A partial tial list of Americans buried on the Scottish coast after being sent to their deaths by a German submarine. The roll includes names such as Allen, Fret K., Alderson Homer, Jewell Ore, Raymond Ney Richmond, and others with hometowns spanning Wisconsin, Oregon, New York, and beyond. The fragmentary names indicate a broader tragedy linked to wartime sea warfare and civilian casualties.
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Neksuth
Ransport
Unclear Names Gathered From Fragmented Sources
A scrambled OCR fragment lists numerous names and places such as Geney, Harmondt, Pocusett, Wevtbh, Wits i Entcbing, and Fig Falls among others. The text resembles a damaged historical page with scattered personal names and locales, lacking coherent events or context.
Premier Lloyd George Defies Critics Over War Plans
In a tense House of Commons session the premier rejected calls to reveal Versailles conference secrets. He argued Germany seeks peace terms that would cede key coal stations and criticized Austrian and German speeches for failing to offer a credible basis for peace while insisting the Allies keep fighting.
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Lloyd George
War Council
Promice Llord Itorge
House of Come
Asquith
Russia
House of Commons
Porinpa
Wilson
Mr. Asquith
Mr. Wilson
Domand
Great Britain
Versailles
Strong Alleche
Xatdig
Tord Tlugh Deol
Nrrimber
Oxford University
Goveerment
Bedworth Meux
Sariva
Flso
White
Alewsiy
Constant Crica
Hun
LaVeulge
Buuar
Mote Point
Andrew Henan Lavy E Nanvdlor
Exehewuer
Marshal Hall
General Robertson
Premlee Loy George
Trasey
Count Feit Herting
Count Czerpin
von Dilertling
Germany
Hwee
Tha Samyoy
Dideves
cvyIng
Belgium
Tar- Key
von Mertling
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Atowes
Repington
Sulllere
Brushen
Kelly Michi
Ieee
Ian
London News
West
Hertling Plans
Loxdon
Cam von Mertting
Imperial Germ Chine
Amstéidany
Alsirer
Mige
Mman Press
Osce
Amsterdam
Tyulsky
Hussia
Berlin Beirne Am Mitta
Berlin Tagellan
Lokalnaerger
Berlin
Witiegs
von Hertha
Cruaatin Griertens
Leer
Ber UN Tageblatt
Nowern
Nant Tank Engineers
Col. Theodora Roorevelt
Mediterranean
Fort. Bend County
Kate Slile
Angel Mile
Uae
Alfie Coe
Yoxay
Tere ES
Camilashiners
Nh Tawinn
Thendors
E. Parest
Tankentan
Theelore E
Mewege
Lictinis
Philty Kithurn
Merase
Tankte
Toh
Ay Astor
Mario
Henkes
Carmen
Luthor
T. Reeder
Cathier Th. Mieuelns
Bex
Lowi
Thentea
George Myduifernon
North Berd
A. Rumwet
Sawert
Hola Marl
1Wath
Riggs
Samuel P
Kaw Pranvilace
Wih
Thulolph
Ered
A. Milchorhee
Wis
Tugs Herman
New York City
Rhianss
Tes AL
Hibert, Oki
M Shud
Chreie W
Wilshorn
Jervauran
Choring K
Roshieltlds
Stevens
Percy Aymond
Orc
Si Clute
Thomas
Senchian
Vex
Sima
Ervin
Alte
Saniel
Sear
Sheanen
Cane
Philip Vincent
Northficht
Ve. Smith Veter
Wan
Short
Nathan W. Stephens
Ark
Ore
Vere Bel
Cottonal
Traverser
Willem Minis
Hey
Milton
Union City
Teun
Wea
Chiytwon
Baater Speings
Kan
Weeks Bert de Matteste
Cl. Wagner
Julivg
Stamford
Conn
Wright
Willan Wooliaark
Orm
Welgand
Philip
Baltimore
Mak Wilson
Curila W
Salem
Ucn
Hubert Y
Seattle
Wastt, White
Wuhan
Aemdt
Kit
Whittington
Walter L
Sherma
William B
Canton, Tor
Burkey
Rawin R
Mermint Heawn
Waiter
Porn
Paste
Raymond
Ney Richmond
Hennets
Rogers
Ack
Mesner
Herbert C.J
Edgar C
Rasnger
Pex
Samed
Minneapolis
Mim ' Bisons
Duster
Ohta
Barker
Ben
Foulsburg
Tes
Bradley
States Swaiy
Casper
Grvel
Knights
Kerry
al, Clark
Wiloue
We Tinastng
Mi Crow
Jennings Ba
Appleby
Anlar
PEACH
Ponce
Tummlay
Tarainenk
George
Foenor
Dale
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