Espionage Act Enacted Amid War Propaganda Crackdown
Washington dispatch reports the espionage act taking effect, enabling harsh measures against disloyalty and sedition. Britain and its colonies follow suit in suppressing disloyalty as Australia expands wartime police powers to close clubs and resorts tied to Sinn Fein and other disaffected groups.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Australia
Shin Wein
Minister of Defense
Welcome given men from Arsenal and Fort Sam Houston
War Service Board hosts Army guests and civilians at the new Community House in San Antonio. Brig. Gen. J. Ryan praises the enlisted man as he and staff enjoy a blend of music by the Mozart Society and the 304th Shops band. Friday’s reception to include Camp Stanley and Signal Corps visitors with trucks provided by local firms.
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War Service Board
Mozart Society
Fort Sam Houston
Aresenal
San Antonio
Harry L. Miller
J. Ryan
General Ryan
304Th Shops
United States Army
Ullman, Stern & Krause Company
Collins Company
Johnson
Central Tire Company
Clifton George Company
Household Furniture Company
Air raid talk on American cities called absurd
Archibald Hurd, naval writer, ridicules German submarine air raid claims. He says U boat operations off the Atlantic coast have drawn the entire American continent into the war, a strategic, not tactical, achievement with penalties for the enemy ahead.
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London
Germany
Archibald 8S Hurd
United States
Hurd
Mr. Hurd
American
Ile
Unity of command urged against submarine bombing threat
Mr. Hurd argues air bombardment from submarines is impractical and urges unity of command afloat to defend the Atlantic coast. He notes Mediterranean losses at 30 percent, cites five navies in the area, and questions piracy suppression. He credits American resolve and urges effective cooperation with Europe in wartime strategy.
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America
Atlantic
Europe
United States
Mediterranean
Ilord
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Hurd
Packing Company Seeks Immediate FTC Hearing
Wilson and Company Chicago packers urged the Federal Trade Commission for an immediate hearing on a complaint they knowingly sold unfit meat to the army. They deny contracts and sales to the army. In New Orleans, 117 men from twelve nations were naturalized in Federal Court outdoors in a historic park session.
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Packing Company
Washington, D. C
Wilson and Company
Chicago Packers
Federal Trade Commission
Wison and Company
New Orleans
Foster
Australian Uniform Belt Sparks Transatlantic Debate
London reports show Army Council concerns over uniform fit prompting a club discussion among British and American officers. Wounded veterans praised the Australian tunic and waistband for trimness, while American officers critiqued the American uniform as skin tight with impractical pockets.
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London
Army Council
New York Herald
Bagdad
Ypres
Mother's Friend advertised as a comfort for expectant mothers
A nostalgic advertisement extols Mother's Friend external application by a noted physician family. It claims to relieve tension from expanding muscles, ease the childbirth crisis, lessen nerve strain, and promote calm anticipation. The Bradfield Regulator Co invites readers to order their "Motherhood Book" and buy Mother's Friend from a druggist.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Music for Patients at Camp Travis Red Cross Home
The San Antonio Musical Club will not hold a concert for Camp Travis Case hospital nurses doctors and convalescent patients this Friday due to pending furnishings. Field Director Hemmians has arranged to use the new Red Cross convalescent home for events until formal opening in ten days. Thursday evening doctors staged a nurses dance with refreshments and high praise. Next week hospital corps will host a dance in the new building on a date to be announced.
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San Antonio
Hemmians
Camp Travis Hospital
Tanda
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