Failing Austria Faces Unconditional Surrender After Collapse
An editorial argues Austria is exhausted and ready to quit the war. Bohemia declares independence, Hungary follows, and Croatia Slavonia Dalmatia break away. Railway sabotage between Berlin and Vienna hastens Austria’s defeat, with unconditional surrender expected and terms mirroring Bulgaria and Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Italy
Serbia
Danube
Fiume
Vienna
Bohemia
Hungary
Croatia
Slavonia
Dalmatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Berlin
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Ausitria
Wilson Replies Missed German Propaganda Chance
The article notes President Wilson did not overlook Germanys peace overtures and that German notes offered an unparalleled chance to spread allied propaganda among Germans, an opportunity whose value was significant to allied interests. It discusses how Wilsons replies reflect this.
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Germany
Wilson
Wilson notes as dual aim in German armistice move
The president’s replies serve two purposes. They answer German government questions and expose the allied cause to the German people as propaganda. Wilson’s notes, less technical and more comprehensive, target the general populace if diplomacy fails.
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Germany
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
A War Profiteer Slapped On A Street Car
In Monessen Pennsylvania a mother of two sons in the service slapped a man on a street car after he boasted of wartime profits. The piece frames the act as a defense of civilization and a rebuke of profiteering amid the war effort.
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Monessen
Pennsylvania
France
Belgium
If War Ends Threat and War Is Made Impossible
The speaker argues that ending war is worth any cost if it stops aggression and protects civilians. A war profiteer is condemned as a ghoul who feeds on soldiers’ blood and the fate of nations.
Gold Mines of Tomorrow See Oil Age Rise Over Gold
The piece argues experienced miners leave Alaska fields as gold loses value versus pay envelopes. It predicts oil, not gold, will drive future wealth as global fuel oil demand surges and ships switch to oil. An oil boom could outpace gold, reshaping adventure and wealth prospects.
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Alaskan
Wise Virgins
G O P Chair Hays Touts Tariff as Backstop Promise
The statement urges Chairman Hays to recall that if other issues falter a strong protective tariff and the full dinner pail can serve as a reliable fallback. The remark frames tariff policy as a populist safeguard and electoral appeal.
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Hays
G. O. P. National Committee
The man who never told a lie
A poem from the Somerville Mass Journal reflecting on truth saying a person who never lies may still tell clever untruths through compliments and timing. It contrasts humility with boastful honesty and notes how rhetoric can mask deception.
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Somerville
Mass
Five new steamers assigned to Philippine trade
Pedersl Shipping Mound assigns five wooden steamers under construction on the U S Pacific Coast to Philippine waters. Two ships will haul cargo from Japan to Manila, while the rest will focus on inter island trade as reported in Manila Weekly.
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United States Pacific Coast
Pedersl Shipping Mound
Philippine
Japan
Manila
Overland Stage Drivers and Montana Frontier Tales
A Montana Independent extract recounts the old Overland stage drivers who bridged the Salt Lake City to Virginia City route opened in 1864. It recalls Col Bill Trotter, Sam Getts, Dixshen West, and Blackon West among famed men who faced Indians and road agents, noting Getts closed the line before the first transcontinental railroad spike.
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Western Plains
Overland
Montana
Missouri River
Atchison
Kas
California
Salt Lake Gith
Virginia City
Benacojisttay King
Salt Lake
Holladay
Spotswood
West
Col
Trotter
Concord
Old Julesburg
Colo
Fort Kearney
Julesburg
Linde
Jules
O'Fallon's Bluffs
Willow Island
Sam V. Getts
Cascade
Getts
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Ling Getts
Pear Cascade
Dixshen’? West
Pony Express
Virginia Guy
Ile
Montag
Wets
Colorado
Winder
Rocky Mountay News
Spy of the Kaiser Karl Boy-Ed Named as German Attache
Albert 1 recounts Karl Boy-Ed a German naval attaché who spied in Washington and New York before WWI. He cultivated trust with U S officials studied U S defenses and helped shape pro German sentiment. He was recalled to Germany with no penalty while the United States still avoided war at that time.
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Albert 1
Karl Boyed
Uncle Sam
Naval Intelligence Office
Ted Karl Boy Md
Germany
Washington
Boy-Ed
United States Navy
America
Keen von Wirpitz
Reichstag
Karl Boy-Ed
United States
New York
von Papen
Boy-Hol
Boy-Id
Uncle Nain
Nurious
Cobb
Webb
Gunette
San Antonio
Donche Snow
Stagecoach Peril in Virginian Canyon Ends in Narrow Escape
A short imprudent driver nicknamed Bishop loses control of a six horse coach on a steep Virginian Canyon descent. The coach careens toward a precipice as terrified passengers cling to safety. Tim and crew reach Tatio Springs after hours of delay and a perilous ride.
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New England
Virginian Canyon
Bishop
Tim
Vinay Fe
Biskon
Tdatio
Tonderfoot
Baboon and Elephant Attack at Sea Vessel
A customs officer John Thompson narrowly escapes a baboon's strangling grip aboard a bay vessel. He breaks free after a struggle and is knocked down by a blow as workers rush to help. The animal, a playful elephant calf, reportedly extended its trunk but caused only commotion.
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San Vraneleep
Cal
John Thompson
Hompson
Letters to The Light on Garbage Cans Stir San Antonio Debate
An orderly citizen writes criticizing front yard garbage cans in San Antonio highlighting street clutter, dog interference, and odor concerns. The letter defends rear can usage and notes regular pickup while urging improved front curb presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
Towishoio
San Antonio
Tie
G. Mo
Mixed-Opinion Humor and Snippets From a Wartime Gazette
The column parodies current events and social quips, noting influenza disruptions and public mood. It cites a Marihuana Gazette mockery, jokes about love and luck, and satirical lines on money, politics, and everyday life with names like Cobb Webb and Mrs D L Leaken appearing in torn fragments.
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Carranza
Mary
Mande Mae Lozey
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Ron
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D. L. Leaken
Cobb Webb
Amd i
Tere
Wilhelm
Goenind Parey
Sti
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Tares Hatoff
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