General Wages Rifle Drill Across Allied Lines
A World War I diary excerpt describes military legal jurisdiction over American forces in France, depots at Gevres Meaux Foetz and St Nazaire, ordinal and supply organization, and port delays. It notes inefficient transport, port loading, and labor shortages, plus Franco American cooperation and training progress of the First division under General Harbord and Roosevelt.
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W. A. Bethel
France
Gievres
Mebun
Foetz
St. Nazaire
Bordenur
Issur-Tille
Jonchers
Me & OS. Ag
May Chief of Ordnance
Mrntieh
Ordnance Department
Sharp
Joseph
Ifare
Gopl
Fst
Burr
Twenty-eighth Regiment
Theodore Roosevelt, Sr
Twenty-fifth
Pick
Srith
Fameus
Paris
Conedrecourt
Harbord
Raguenean
Medill MrCurmick
Ballard
Commanders Visit Frontline Training and Reassignments
Division commanders from states were sent to observe frontline conditions to gain urgency of war prep. Officers viewed training, open warfare, and discipline aims to reinforce home defenses. some unfit or too old were kept from frontline duty.
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France
Peca- Kita
Pac
Cline
Bottr Classe
Packers' Sons Follow Pack ers Fathers Into Family Business
A biographical piece traces how heirs of great packing houses such as Armour and Swift have followed fathers and uncles into leadership roles. It highlights Philip D Armour Jr Ogden Swift and others stepping into presidencies, with mentions of Edward Wilson and Helen Williams among expanding generations in these firms.
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B. C. Forbes
Armour
Philin D
Armour's
Philip DL. Amour
Nemos
Philip D
Ogden Armour
J, OY
Philly Os
J. Edson
White
Edward Wilson
Wilson and
Yiorpang
Thomas H- Wilson
Louis
F. Swift
Parker
Edgeard Wilson
Europe
Cama Pleads Mercy For Daisy In County Case
Los Angeles reports a clemency bid in a county jail case where Daisy De You faces a possible one to ten year penitentiary term. Clara Isaw supports mercy, while Daisy questions why she was not told of testimony. Judge William A. Doran holds the fate.
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Los Angeles
Clara Isaw
Eereen Mapper
Hee
Daisy de You
Tea County
Buart Olona
Vally
Darey
Hurself
Jeveral
Daisy
William A. Doran
Doran
Delsy
Toran
Daviark
Grim
Clara
Chica
Beverly Lillboudoir
Daisy E
Claraxiv
Bates
Frialda
Sworcester
Clomoney
Study of home generals and demands in war bureaus
The speaker argues that cables were treated as mere recommendations by bureaus and not properly studied at home. They claim responsibility and duty to supply the army with what it asks for, if not, accountability would fail. The passage critiques the distance separation between demand and need.
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Acctica
Pricpal
Ordnance
War Department
Washington
Jong Sinte
Quartermaster Corps
France
Ueo
Wer
Mechanics Need Plane and French Assistance in WWI Context
Fragmentary wartime note shows French requests for mechanics and aircraft support, with low transport viability under 16 knots. War Department approval noted but concerns over shipping constraints and convoy integration. Date references to Chaumont and division movements appear in late 1917, amid vague logistics discussion.
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Xirane
Anifest
Oftork
War Department
Nosembes
Trene Castle Undergoes Vein Operation, Seeks Privacy
New York report states former dancer Trene Castle McTaushlin underwent a vein operation last Saturday and is convalescing in a private sanatorium. She expressed sorrow over recent leaks about her condition.
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Trene Castle
New York
Newa Nail
Trene Castle McTaushlin
Hague Rites Held for Anna Pavlova
Memorial services were held for Anna Pavlova after her death, with early reports noting a short memorial before cremation at a theater venue. The ceremony followed her noted career as a legendary ballet dancer, with attendees and tributes reflecting her impact on the world stage.
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Hague
Anna Pavlova
Complaints From Deported British Subjects Probed
London officials and Washington investigators review complaints from British subjects deported to the United States amid terror fears. The undersecretary for affairs says authorities will consider American jurisdiction and time frames in the case.
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Lonain
Dan
Antionnis
United States
Aras
London
Washington
Ruel
Man Makes Bond on Liquor Charge
Hearing set before City States Commissioner Pauls. Luck Chart Purslay morning, Tor Abhite charged with violation of the Yiquoe Jay. placed on $500 bond on personal recognizance after turning over evidence. Prohibition agents found no gallon at the house rental site where Abbate held bond.
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Pauls
Tor Abhite
Tor Palatas
Opium Hidden on Ship Aboard German Frigate Evidence
In New York on January 27, investigators report $180,000 in opium aboard a steel-hulled freighter tied to the ship Araby Castle of the Cunard Line. Authorities say the cargo and vessel were examined as part of a probe into concealed narcotics shipments and related smuggling.
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Enlsepal Keerire New Yorth
Ateniner Araby Cnstle
Cine Ueling
Liverpol
Chalomes Part
Federal Rule Commission Probes Utilities Firm
The Federal Rule Commission is preparing to resume an investigation into the lint Tower company, a subsidiary of the Commonwealth and Southeen group. The move comes as regulators review utilities and their corporate structures, signaling potential actions in ongoing oversight.
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U.S
Waslington
Federal Rule Commission
Leding
Res Wullty Company
Lint Tower Company
The
Commonwealth and Southeen Grou
Flu outbreak hits Belgium as officials fall ill
Belgium reports a mild influenza wave spreading across the country. Premier Taspar, Foreign Minister Symana, and Justice Minister Janson are confined to their rooms with the illness. Several workers and passengers are also affected as the flu takes hold nationwide.
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Belgium
Brussels
Elgium
Taspar
Paul Symana
M. Janson
Justles
Uhowa
Anichera
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