Adventures in the Air by a Renowned Allied Pilot
An unnamed Allied pilot recounts front line exploits across England France Italy the Balkans and Turkey highlighting raids aerial duels and gun spotting. He describes encounters with Zeppelins and enemy planes the perils of damaged machines and a tribute to fallen comrades in a dramatic wartime memoir style.
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Western Front
Balkans
Turkey
Allied Air Service
England
France
Italy
North Sea
Group de
Jules Verne
Wells
Negro Armies Reported Raised by Allies in Africa
An Italian diplomat, returning from Africa via Switzerland to Paris and London, says France has raised over 300,000 black troops in its African colonies. Trained in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunis, the force could reach the western front next July or August. Britain is said to be forming a large black army as well, with about 100,000 to operate in East Africa and to quell any uprisings, while a portion may be sent to Europe to face Germany.
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Maubege
Hope
The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Berne
Africa
Switzerland
Paris
London
Morocco
Algiers
Tunis
England
Europe
East Africa
Gold hoarders fear as $500 million kept in old stockings
Paris reports a murder over a coin hoard shows that about 500 million dollars in gold remains tucked away by citizens despite a government appeal to turn in precious metal to the Bank of France.
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Paris
Mar
Statistica
Bank of France
Acquisition of Lower California Urged in Congress
Washington March 4. Despite President Wilsons policy against territorial expansion Congress shows a disposition to acquire new lands. Two bills seek purchase of part or all of Lower California highlighting its 750 mile peninsula rich in minerals fisheries and irrigated soil. Proponents argue US gain and Mexico needs funds while critics note potential foreign pressure and unsettled status.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Congress
Lower California
Upper California
American Union
Lower
California
American Congress
Mexico
Alaska
Ready to Give Son Up
A London mother offers her last surviving son to the king for enlistment amid World War pressures. Rev F W Newland reports the woman in St Luke's Finsbury has already lost four sons, with two wounded, and would rather go to the workhouse than deny the king a third son.
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London
F. W. Newland
Lord Derby
St. Luke's Finsbury
Uniforms Fall From Favor Among Returnees in London
Returned officers eschew khaki and favor civilian dress with many opting for black outfits at dinners and theaters. War weariness meets social pressure as an Anti-Mufti League forms to keep hosts in khaki, despite sick leave as the official excuse.
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London
War Office
Paroled French Lieutenant Sees Dying Mother
Lieutenant Armand Karrence of Lorraine was captured nearly a year ago and learned his mother lay dying at Lyons. After appealing to the Swiss minister and the war ministry, he was granted parole to travel via Switzerland to Lyons. He returned after fifteen days to report his mother died two days after his arrival.
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Berlin
Armand Karrence
Lorraine
Lyons
Switzerland
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