Lying to their people about US war strength in Germany
A German speaker, George Barthelme, is accused of spreading false claims to German audiences. He allegedly inflated US unity for Germany, misstated American population and military prospects, and ignored U boats, while the U.S. forces in France reportedly number up to 3 million by 1919. The piece urges exposing such deception to shorten the war.
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Germany
George Barthelme
Cologne
Washington
America
Berlin
Barthgme
United States
Barthelme
Wood
Cermany
France
Atlantic
Reichstag
Bay City Tribune
Herald
E. Paso Times
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Wild Russian figures surface in global confusion
The piece lampoons the chaotic postwar landscape in Russia as Kerensky resurfaces in England claiming Arctic passage, General Korniloff reputedly alive after many declared deaths, and General Kaledines reappearing amid reports of Bolshevik clashes and a Moscow stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Kerensky
England
Arctic Ocean
General Korniloff
Korniloff
General Kaledines
Cossacks
Don
Bolsheviks
Bolsheviki
Moscow
Russia in Turmoil and a Restored Empire Rumor
The article surveys chaotic Russia with Bolsheviks accused of German ties, rumors of a restored empire under Grand Duke Nicholas, and a speculative view of dictatorship as a possible solution. It praises Giragosian for impressing officials in Washington with a radical machine scheme, while noting the uncertain outcomes of these claims.
Armenia Inventor Plans Public Garabed Demonstration
The article recalls T. K. Giragossian, an Armenian, who claimed a device named Carabed could generate power without fuel enabling planes to circle the globe without landing. A government demonstration was authorized, five scientists chosen, and secrecy surrounds the test as the world awaits whether this is a breakthrough or a hoax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
T. K, Giragossian
Congress
Garabed
Giragossian
Wilson
Secretary of the Interior
No Time to Think In Belleau Wood Battles
Reports praise American troops for rapid, decisive charges in Belleau Wood with 5000 high explosive shells in an hour. Observers say swift attacks sap German morale, set a standard for allied forces, and boost western front momentum despite limited immediate gains. Include notes on German morale and potential impact on future operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleau Wood
America
Why Huns Were There Incident at Bouresches
Associated Press dispatch from June 18 describes a violent German attack on Bouresches held by American troops. A headquarters major questioned the Bouresches defense officer about Germans remaining in Bouresches after an order to prevent their stay. The officer replied a burial party had not yet arrived.
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Associated
Hbeuresches
Bouresches
Bouresehes
Aswer
Band Box Revue at Majestic Ends Theaters Run
The Majestic closes its current bill with Bandbox Revue featuring juvenile star Georgie in a lively program. Also on stage are Var don and Perry, Janet of Planes, Lucille and Cockie, The Thiamin Birds Lose ya and Gilmore, Norman Tolman, Violet and Charles, and Ronair and Ward. The lineup promises comedy, song, dance and novelty acts, concluding with The End of the Kaiser in a patriotic play format.
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Majestic
Bill Whicl
Cis Edwards
Georgie” Price
Georgie
Vardon
Perry
Janet
Planes
Lucille
Cockie
Loseya
Gilmore
Norman Tolman
Violet
Charles
Pehicess
Princsss
Coats
Ronair
Ward
Tommy
Maggie
Mitty Taaughs
Comedy and vaudeville Shine at Royal Theatre
Anthony McGuire presents a week of entertainment headlined by Jack Pickford in His Majesty Bunker Bean with Royal Agena Japs topping the vaudeville bill. Eileen Fleury Lee Hop and company James Thompson and company in camouflage and the Harver Trio also appear as May Allison stars in The Winning of Beatrice.
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Anthony McGuire and Company
Aso
Jack Pickford
Bunker Bean
Royal Agena
the Royal
Royal Theater
Eilcen Fleury
Lee Hop and Company
James
Fat} Thompson
J Company
Harver
May Alison
Meatrice
Unbeliever ends run at the Grand with big war film
Today marks the close of The Unbeliever at the Grand, praised as a major weekly feature. The US Marine Corps plays a prominent role in the war picture adapted from Mary Shipman Andrews story The Three Things, starring Marguerite Courtout and Raymond McKer. Two new features debut next week. Washington reports five additional refrigerating plants in France to secure beef supplies for the army, adding capacity for 30 to 40 million wounds of beef.
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the Grand
United States Marine Corps
Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews
Marguerite Courtout
Raymond MeKer
France
Washington, D.C
War Department
Run on War Savings Stamps At Local Post Office
A heavy Saturday morning rush of customers formed long lines at the post office stamp windows as war savings stamps sales surged. Postmaster George D. Armistead said banks also sought stamps but the demand outstripped supply, with many turned away despite quick purchases.
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War Savings Department
Postoffice
Dune
George D. Armistead
Will Invade Russia Report Stirs German Plans
A Zurich dispatch says Germany plans preparatory measures for intervention in Russia with troops to restore order aided by monarchist forces. A Wolff Bureau report notes Grand Duke Michael Alexandroviteh of Russia at Onesk leading an anti Bolshevik movement, declining the throne pending a national assembly decision.
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London
Russia
Exchange Telegraph Company
Zurich
Amsterdam
Wolff Bureau
Michael Alexandroviteh
Hussia
Onesk
Michael
TWO FLIERS KILLED IN MOUNT CLEMENS PLANE CRASH
Mount Clemens Michigan June 20 Lieut Raymond Templeton of Pendleton Oregon and Avitatedgar Sawyer of Wartford Connecticut of the 80th Aero Squadron US Air Service were killed when their plane went into a tailspin and crashed about 150 feet from the ground. The machine caught fire and both bodies were badly burned. Naval Her Drowned Pensacola Florida June 6 Aillet machinist mate attached to the naval air station here was drowned Friday when a air plane he was flying fell into Pensacola Bay. His home was Roanoke Virginia.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Raymond Templeton
Pendleton
Ore
Avivatedgar Sawyer
Wartford
Conn
S80th Aero Squadron
U.S. Ag
Pransacola
Ila
G. Aellet
Naval Air Station
Pensacola Bay
Roanok
Boston inventor tests air-power engine in secret trial
T Giragu sina of Boston unveils an engine claiming inexhaustible cheap power from the air. Boston scientists, chosen by the inventor and approved by Secretary Lane, will conduct the test in secrecy after congressional authorization.
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Washington, D.C
T. Giragusina
Boston
Lane
Congress
Mixed Opinions River Through Texas Clippings
A compilation of brisk comments from Laredo to Galveston rail against weather, prices, and politics. Mentions ice and coal shortages, Austrian emperor troubles, a farmer’s silent partner, and varied editorials on war, economics, and draft age. Local papers mock or praise policies, with censored satire and pointed questions about national character.
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Norniloff
Kaledines
Trotsky
Lenine
Brest-Litovsk
Whorniloff and Kaledines
Nicholas
China
Bureau
Austria
Navy
Vancouver
B. C
Vorskiex
Gertrude Kregels
City of London
Ger
Briggs
Theene
Greens
Rita
The
Joe Webb
Beaumont Eneterprise
Waco
Vimes-Herald
Empero
Dallas Times-Herald
Dallas Times -Herald
Waco ‘Times Herald
Harper of
Harper's
Granger
Ferguson
Hobby
Chico Review
Mes Sua
Sour Lake
Meshesh KH
D. Walker
Dripping Springs
Kyte News
Walkes
Parker
Carl
Otis
Hays County
Wred
Galveston Tribune
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