General Pershing Discusses War Merger and Morale
General John J. Pershing reports to the war council at Abbeville on May 2 1918 stressing readiness to bear the full burden of the war. He notes American troops desire to fight under American command and discusses Allied expectations and Lloyd Georges proposals on troop allocations and planning for May and June.
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John J. Pershing
Corpnett
Alseoce
Supreme War Council
Abbeville
Apierlea
Amrita
United States
Hich
Tn Bnsimiate
Agreement Reached on American Army Under Its Own Commander
A cable from the supreme war council outlines terms for forming an American army nearly under its own commander to press the war to a successful conclusion. The May 2 decision at Abberie contemplates British tonnage shifts and delays American obligations, with further details to follow.
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Inesmoch
Procoss
Lloyd George
Abberie
Supreme War Council
Theo
Amec
Rye
Amiens
City dances and music events fill weekly listings
A collage of urban entertainment notices lists nightly dances and concerts in multiple venues. Becket orchers and various bands perform across towns with advertisements promising dancing, cash prizes, and social gatherings at halls on Commerce Street and other sites.
Allied plans for American force in Europe debated
A May to June US troop deployment pact with Britain discusses transport, training, and unit use with British and French forces. It notes limits on infantry and machine gun units, preferred American command control, and a review if excess manpower arises, amid allied casualties and strategic pressure in France and Belgium.
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Ntrea
Istchief
France
IC i
Doring
Sis
Snicher
Dubt
Fragmentary notes on Allied relations and morale in World War II
The fragment discusses strains and cooperation among Allied forces, noting personal frictions and mutual regard. It references leaders and troops, mentions a desire for coordinated effort and sustained support, and alludes to postdragon alliance dynamics and acts of kindness between teams and nations.
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Avivercely
Theaedin
Training at Fault in Doubtful War Efforts
Fragmented text discusses morale and policy over training and use of American and European forces. It suggests disagreement within officials about continuing training and deployment, indicating uncertainty in wartime strategy and assignments.
Longshoremen Plan New Orleans Strike
In New Orleans on February 9 the International Longshoremen's Association called for a nationwide strike to begin Monday. The union cites wage disputes and protest over stevedore conditions as the strike action touchstone during the shipyard standoff.
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New Orleans
UP7
Pwo Lorals
International Jongshoremen
Base
aSteiatn
Foneiner & Hromotas
Democrats to Go Wat Shouse Insists
Fragmentary text shows a political preview with mentions of Democrats and Shouse asserting a stance. Specific names, dates, or events are unclear due to garbled OCR. The piece hints at internal party predictions and campaign posture without concrete outcomes.
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Shouse
Hurley Pays Tribute to Mother in Army Memoir
Washington, Feb 1. War Department honors Lt Col Hazel Weeks of Chattanooga for a tribute to his mother Lalia Shoemaker Weeks, a frontier pioneer wife. Weeks wrote a heartfelt obituary praising her sacrifice and duty as sons served in France and at home. Secretary Markey lauds the mother’s steadfast service and the army’s reverence for noble women.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Fleod
Herolam
Hazel Weeks
Chattanooga
Tully Shoemaker Weeks
Actiy
Frontier Counter
Armts
Weeks
Hur- Try
Philinplois
France
Markey
Ele
Laredo Road to Stay Open for Wesbing Birthday Event
San Antonio motorists plan to reach Tucedo for Wesbing birthday celebrations as weather eases. H P Stockton, division engineer, says LaSalle county route is paved and passable with nine mile stretch near Atlee. Highway police will patrol to assist travelers and deter anxiety among motorists.
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San Antonio
Tucedo
Stockton
Brockton
Rogers Appears at Los Angeles Drought Benefit
In Los Angeles a drought relief fund event drew volunteers including Rogers and film stars Deniely Ben Lyon Brows Pally Moran and Charlotte Greenwood. Drought relief donations were collected as actors urged aid for starving Arkansan girls and others in need.
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Rogers Appears
Los Angeles
Angelem
Will Trogees
Red Cross Drought Fund
Deniely
Ben Lyon
Te Brows
Pally Moran
Charlotte Greenwood
Jsollswood
Stagers
Arkansan Gerpls
Mencken Battles Race Prejudice in New York
New York on February 2 reports Mencken clashing with race bias. The noted critic criticized a cafeteria owner for denying a seat in the reserved section, leading to the proprietor’s legal jeopardy and a jail sentence plus a fine of 2010 dollars.
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New. York
Mencken
Han
Richard Reid
Wegeo Pariraie
Mit Agginst 8
Whign Retion
Heid
Jobless Threaten to Sack Mexicali
Unclear text shows a fragmented report mentioning jobless groups in Mexicali and Rexcelniae with threats against the city and an urgent appeal to act. Names like MENICO CUTTY and Mezlesll appear amid garbled phrases.
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Mexicali
Menico Cutty
Tin Peanants
Special Court for Gillespie convenes after judge's death
Special court for Gillespie reopened Monday after the sudden death of District Judge J. He McLean. Judge Carl Tunze will preside. grand jury to convene, petit jury to serve, and an impromptive memorial service to Judge McLean planned for next Wednesday at the courthouse auditorium with county officials and the bar association leading the service.
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Friede Ricradu
Mdixtrict
Jude J. He McLran
Carl Tunze
Thurnlay
Ross S. Sterling
Mcfean
Weilea
Herman Usener
Na Chamann
Bar Association
Harold Lloyd Jr in incubator weighs more at hospital
Hollywood Calif Feb 21 Harold Elrod Tr infant son of comedian Harold Lloyd is thriving in incubator at hospital here. He weighed four pounds nine ounces at birth and is improving rapidly with medical staff reporting stable condition. Misfit Samuel Kronnick of Hermosa Beach is visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Burnette at 107 Arroway Avenue.
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Hollywood
Calif
Hareld Elrod
Filio
Samueh C. Kronnick
Herma Beach
Cal
Aronway
Boy assassin faces arraignment in degraded state
A 20 year old boy accused of shooting President Rubio arrives at arraignment in prison, his appearance aged by hardship, shaving doubts and defense counsel arguing whether the act was deliberate or patriotic impulse as guards move to take him away.
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Merico Gidy
Daniel Bierra
Routh
Chnecas
Aso
Detiz Rubio
Iit
Nix
Andy
Flores
Prosteninran
de Jay Jelunl
Texans Hoist To Ony Body
Fragmented OCR text reports on liquor prohibition debates, testimonies, and recommendations before a Senate committee. It references Mabel Walker White defending grape concentrate legality, Be states conditions, and Woodcock's actions as prohibition investigator.
New Public School In Delta Aims High Standards
A newly opened public school in the delta region emphasizes strong teaching with Miss Carmen Cuyn as principal. The walls feature portraits of Lincoln and the Liberty Bell while the text notes diverse foreign influences and local prominent workers, including Stocker and Dabiquist, reflecting the community’s growth and ambition.
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New York
Misa Carmen Cucvn
Carlos M. Calleja
Sonate
New York City
Tincoln
Warrington
Ob Aon
Cortilla
Winshinstons
Tyewbergh
Umiadelphia Liberty Bell
Wife Bares Broken Home and Affair in Divorce Trial
The testimony centers on Mrs Thorman and Glealer involved in a suspected affair. Witnesses recount al. to a restaurant meeting on UWA street, with mentions of a Cadillac and a claim the couple planned divorce. The wife says no fault by her, while Glealer allegedly pursued marriage. the judge notes no admined testimony on the Thorman divorce.
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Thorman
Jial
Tharman
Glealer
Uwa Street
Irs
Thornan
Gétsler
Una
Marley Gisgler
Bite Witness
Sintal
Jer
Mra
Chorman
Atornosa
Ter Hashand
Tee Kembani
Tula
Gieslor
Bulls Send Up Stock Prices
New York stock market records a higher tone with steady gains across the board. Nesl of prices shows increased activity as traders push shares higher and volume improves, with several notable movers and a general uptick across major averages.
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New York
Xeniing Aline
Avferm
Mack
Burglary Suspects Nabbed After Store Break-In
Police arrested the eighth and ninth burglary suspects after a break in at a Randdy-Amy store on 1716 Treasway. Patrolman Leichmann drew his weapon when assailants tried to strike him with an iron bar. Two men were found prying at a door while an auto was seen backed into an alley. Other incidents include a jewelry theft at a works site, a break-in at Mrs Epstein’s home, and prowler reports near Clinton Street and East Commerce. Charges pending.
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Olin Lechemann
Treasway
Leichmann
Atorre
Leo
Nehi Tol Big Company
Department of Justice
Ciibece
Drondeny
Aires
Geral Williams
Clinton, Street
Alfhere
Negeo
J. D. Hootwright
Dover
Walter Tennett
Gos Arbor
Golden Ruby Cleaners
East Commerce
Magnelia
Arntian
Presa
Death Ride to Death Cells at Rockview Penitentiary
Reports from New Castle Pennsylvania describe a deteriorating situation as Irene Schroeder and others face execution in the electric chair. Governor Pinchot announced he could not stop the execution and a statement was prepared at Rockview penitentiary near Bellaire.
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New Castle
Koh
Irene Schroeder
Aoit
W. Gleny Jaguar
Rite
Rite of Pennsylvania
Bar View Penitentiary
Whey
Alates Bight
Pael
Irena Svchpucher
Ballin
Arady
W. J Henm Dogue
Velng
Thich
West Virginia
Tague
Wheeling
Rockview Penitentiary
Bellafooty
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Washington
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Americana Ho Sul
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Nodal
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Gillespie
Harold Lloyd Jr
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Nia
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Mabel Walker Whitebraodt
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Democent
Maryland
Woodcock
Prohibition
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Abert Sawyer Bee
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Z. O. Stocker
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Yonta Lore
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Olof Dabiquist
Califormia
Charles the Irwelfth
Sweden
Karl Feochter
Worttemberg
G. Grigaly
San Joe
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Gqfkacter
Yaaui Roller
James J. Ryan
Ithchoedeon Brothers
Heinrich Bidézen
Farique
Boox
Mexico
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Lervin Alama
Fourth St
Pnator
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
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Rolle
Crum
Belvo
Dr Crum
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Hvening Dreyer
Aidreys
Mey
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