National Anthem Demanded Of Singer In Providence Controversy
Dispatch from Providence reports the police commission withheld a concert license until opera star Frieda Hempel agrees to sing the Star Spangled Banner. Allegations claim she previously refused in San Antonio and claimed ignorance of the hymn. Public reaction surged with letters to The Morning.
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Frieda Hempel
San Antonio
Providence
Mme
Po 2A E Commission
Mme. Stempel
San Antonia
Mght
Notante
Sonce
Unclear Concert Demands Tied to National Anthem
Report notes that Mme Hempel possibly did not sing the national anthem and that Providence residents set stipulations prior to the concert. It remains unknown if the performer complied with those conditions.
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Peonle
Providence
Mme. Hempel
Black soldiers seek suits as camp Travis eyes first group record
At Camp Travis Black soldiers press for uniforms as they anticipate the day they swap army attire for suits. They push for early issuance and a standout first group, with leadership seeking cooperation to maintain order and accelerate readiness.
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Jsyuey
Travis
Hoss
Mrnday
eserReannt
Pultee
Submarine Not Yet Under Allied Control
London Times Service reports continued submarine threat with slight weekly gains amid fears of continued U-boat warfare. Analysis notes merchant losses rising, traffic declines, and a slow shift toward potential American shipbuilding to counter German submarine cruisers.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia
the Public Ledger Co
London
Times Aval
Marsh
General Biddle named assistant chief of staff in war aid
The secretary of war announced the appointment of Major General Biddle as assistant chief of staff. A former president of the Army War College, Biddle is 58 and likely to succeed Tasker Blish when he retires December 3. The report also reviews German submarine activity and Allied naval efforts during World War I with figures on ship losses and convoy operations.
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House of Commons
Me“Ramani
Lloyd George
Weville Chamberlain
Mexamara
Lieyds
Thas
Josuah Maclay
America
Korea
American
Navy Department
Gerais
Shina
Thnse
Ines
Baker
Tat
Biddle
Allf
Blddie
Army War College
Tasker J. Blish
Blew
General Biddle
Mierentitila Jones
North Sea
Atlantic
Arctic
Germany
Admiralty
Hind
Baltic
Erle Gedden II
Pasa Duto
Oor Ren
Actiogl
Erle Geddes
United States Navy
You Can Cut Down Your Shoe Bills
Ordinary leather allows water underfoot to soak through and penetrate the welts and seams on the inner sole. As a result the seams and welts stretch, shoes lose shape, and wear out quickly.
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Fleol
Camp Travis Base Hospital to Be In Use December
The base hospital at Camp Travis will be in use by December 1 with heating installed and a dedicated hospital laundry. It will be under division control, staffed by selected medical officers, and serve the camp’s sick and retained personnel, while handling public health work as needed.
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Travis
War Department
National Army
Nasonal Guard
Flanders Like Somme Map Drawn By The Star
The Star prints a map showing similarities between the Somme battles and the present Flanders front with correlative towns named and the salient shape compared to the pre advance line. The article discusses German retreat patterns and historic parallels noted by observers.
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San Antonio
The
Public Ledger
London
the Star
Somme
Flanders Front
Bapaume
Pasachaendotte
Paranne
Ghulevelt
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Gibbs Bldg
Fraser Brick Co., Manufacturers
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Travelers Grille
Travelers Hotel
Avenue C
Teutons
Washington
Plines
United States
Vonta
Ehlidt
Ohio
Nealin
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron, Ohio
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Aufmann Dry Goods Company
South Flores St
Boston
Alamo Plaza
Joske Brothers Company
South Alamo St
Saul Wolfson Dry Goods Company
Alamo St
Nedlin Electric Shoe, Repairing Company
East Houston St
Lucchese Boot and Shoe Factory
Champion Shoe Shop
West
Houston St
Kepley Shoe Company
Cinderella Shoe Company
West Alamo Plaza
Guarantee Shoe Company
Alamo St. Beacon Shoe Company
East
Houston St. St. Louis
Sample Shoe Store
W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
Wolff & Marx Company
Neolin Sales
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Manneger
Flanders
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