Retribution reports on German crimes in three French towns
Official reports recount German atrocities in Chateau-Thierry Jaulgonne and Crezancy during 1914. Civilians murdered, looting widespread, houses invaded, and residents blindsided or bayoneted. Germans later suffered heavy losses in these towns as American counter thrusts retook them.
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France
Chateau-Thierry
Jaulgonne
Crezaney
Paris
Chatteau- Thierry
Jaulgentie
Crezancy
Charly
High Prices A Benefit In Political Economy
A Washington view argues that rising food and housing costs push job seekers away from federal plans. It notes office seekers formerly gathered on Capitol steps waiting for political favors, suggesting high prices have reshaped the pursuit of government posts.
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Washington
Capitol
Washington job seekers during wartime price surge and war aims
Amid wartime pressures a Washington workforce shift reduces the pool of political job seekers as high prices force many to leave for home while capable staff remain. The piece argues that inflated costs deter again off the job, while professional workers stay, and it condemns any peace terms with Germany while vowing continued aerial defense and retaliation.
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Washington
Congress
National Capital
Guo
Belgium
Serbia
France
Russia
Germany
Changing Their Note on Aerial Bombardment of Rhine Towns
Geneva dispatch recalls German ruthlessness and calls for an arrangement to halt aerial attacks on towns outside military zones. Baden Landtag deputy argues attacks behind the front harm civilians. The piece contends Allied raids grew from necessity to counter German bombing, while condemning German barbarity and urging a return to just conduct.
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Geneva
Rhine
Landtag
Baden
Germany
Iuns
Lost opportunities and missed chances in war history
A long reflection outlines how small failures shape wars from Dobrudja to Dardanelles and Antietam, noting Napoleonic, Nivelle, and McClellan misjudgments. It contrasts British, French, and American actions, then shifts to poems about dreams of peace and a jail suicide case with a cautionary note.
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Dardanelles
Constantinople
Turkey
Germany
Golden Horn
Nivelle
Champagne
France
Napoleon
Bautzen
Marshal Ney
Ney
Ilis
Jontini
War Talk and Local Critique of Representative Slayden
Citizens denounce Representative Slayden for failing to voice support for the war and condemn German crimes. The letter protests his reluctance to take a bold stand, accusing him of insulting district Germans and challenging loyalty ahead of the upcoming election on the 27th.
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Wilson
Laft
Theodore Roosevelt
Oscar Uinderwood
Morris Sheppard
John Garner
Slayden
Washington
Tia
France
Smgden
Congress
Mr. Slayden
A. L. Barrett
Aly Slayden
Slaydens record on war vote and ratings in Congress
A defense of James D. L. Slayden highlights his opposition to Wilson era military expansions and war measures. It asserts he voted against increasing the regular army and navy, opposed the draft, and rejected pro war policies, while criticizing his stance on neutrality and national defense.
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James DL
Wilson
Congress
United States
Mexico
General Staff
War Department
McLemore
Germany
Lord Rhondda
Lusitania
Two Headliners Lead Majestic Bill With Diverse Acts
The Majestic presents a mixed program featuring two headliners The Children of France a serious piece and The Corner Store a broad comedy. The bill includes Lewis Leopold song skits Fred Allen and guests Plus the Kitamura Trio and Ceorgalis Trio with unusual acts. Burt Shepard at the Princess showcases whip tricks and Miss Ray partners with paper feats. Other acts include Diebel and Ray Wait 9 Minute Meryl Prince Girls Lite Lord Roberts and more plus feature Glo offering Phe Last id of Zeppelin and Russell Byrne at the Royal Types of Vaudeville. The week promises a well balanced, entertaining bill headlined by uentan.
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Majestic
Children of
France
Lewis
Leopold
Fred Allen
Guest
Newlyn
Kitamura
Ceorgalis
Burt Shepard
Miss Ray
Shepard
Diebel
Ray
Lite Lord Roberts
Phe
Alice Trac
Russell
Byrne
the Royal
Royal Theater
Herman Hecker
Leo Greenwood
Neil Mack
Vera Velmar
Ching Hwa Four
Strength Toothers
Viola Dana
Parsons
The Kaiser, Toast of Stectin at Grand This Week
The Waiser Beast of Berlin and The Kaiser Toast of Stectin draw large crowds at the Grand. Rupert Julian stars as the Kaiser, directing with attention to detail in a patriotic biographical drama portraying the barbarous aims behind war. The film emphasizes historical facts and the causes of America entering the war, running through the week.
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Waiser
Berlin
Kaiser
Stectin
Rupert Julian
America
Gand
Eyes of Nelplhtor Reflect on Averages and Virtues
An old diarist laments how ordinary men are judged by public behavior. He argues people are seen as poor managers if prosperous, praised for charity if generous, and labeled hypocritical or sentimental depending on religion affection and loyalty. The passage critiques social scrutiny and reputational judgments.
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Erie
Chaotic Broadside Echoes War Era Vibes In Town
A jumble of political slang and social references surfaces from a late era column. It mocks headlines about voting rights and defense while observers joke about taxes, profiteers, and civic duties. Witty quips touch immigration, language, and wartime life as regional voices weigh in on public mood.
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