Retreat in Italy threatens Piave defense and Venice
War dispatch warns of a possible Italian retreat after a breakthrough at the Tagliamento. German claims of captured prisoners are noted, with fear that a southward thrust could push Italy back fifteen to twenty miles toward the Piave River, jeopardizing Venice and signaling wider Allied strain.
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Taglimento
Italy
Germany
Tapliamento
Tagliamento
Venice
France
Great Britain
United States
Vithee
Germany's War Loans and U S Aid Efforts
Fragmented text discusses Germany's war loans and tension with Kaiser Wilhelm while the United States conducts a second war tour campaign. It notes slow subscriptions and domestic issues influencing ally support. The garbled prose mentions perceived hesitancy of Americans to aid the country and government reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Wilhelm
Mamta
United States
Gennany
German loan tactics and war profiteering criticized
The author argues Germany finances warfare via bank credits and hold-ups, while American bonds and munitions makers rely on delayed payments. It denounces food waste amid rationing, calls treasonous the practices of those hoarding or wasting food, and questions railroad excuses for delaying shipments.
Food Hoarding Alleged by Chicago Commission Men
A Chicago based agitation for wartime conservation reveals claims that commission men in Chicago and other cities diverted food from markets to raise profits. Reports allege vegetables were stored in rail yards and labeled for off market sale, with distributors benefiting from commissions on goods sold. The letters from readers condemn the practice as a widespread scheme affecting food distribution nationwide.
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Sexlers
Chicago
Kicnags & Nevint Chinnwe
Atilwankee
Chienga
General Barnum Promoted Brigadier General in National Army
General Barnum, longtime chief of staff of the Southern Department, is promoted to brigadier general in the national army. The move delights his friends in San Antonio and underscores his efficient service during key campaigns including the Pershing expedition in Mexico. His departure to another city is a loss to the community as a respected citizen and military officer.
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Malvern Mill Barnum
Southern Department
National Army
Sant Anttonio
Barnum
Funston
Pershing
Mexico
Alwig
Munston
Nes
Parker
Calomel Barnum
Ibeas
Las Artanio
Antonio
Agate
Sian Antonio
War era romance and comedy at Grand Opera House
A Belle Epoque review notes The Lilsh 16tl a war themed musical drama at Grand Opera House with Wilton as star. It follows Mona Witzpatrich Dale and Captain Nevin through deceit, love, and sacrifice amid trench warfare, with a dramatic lottery twist and a moral triumph. Performances are to be repeated on subsequent nights.
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Antonio
Apu
Wilkon
Ageinel
Grand Opera House
Wile Yun
Mr. Wilton
Kush
Liehard
Dale Cat Wile
Ceutenant
High McNevin
Mona Witzpatrich
Darcey Nelli
Leutenant
Gig Irish 15Th
Wily Adurs
Lale
Redrekly
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Mona
Neill
Vance
Fintty
Hily
Atlee
Nevin
Nere
Vin
Wale
Eily
Dale
Beaudet
Mule
Dig Vega
Doe
Jesse
America
AX Dale
Keene
Trekind
Daly Te
Flest
Uriah
France
Variety bill at Majestic blends stage, magic and vaudeville
The Majestic Theater showcases Woman Proposes a pre act comedy and Wren ta Cabaret a magical hodgepodge. Acts include Will Morris in a box car routine, Tate's Whirlpool featuring Ethel Barrymore, Vanity Fair of 1918 with Bayle Woolfolk and Donohue Stewart, Jack Traynor Olga de Raugh Esther Walker Jed and Ethel Durley and a comedy sketch VAL the Old Crans Roads.
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Messenry
Dean
Wren
Will Morris
Stuart
Bile
Hadine
Tate
Ethel
Barrymore
Vanity Fair
Majestic
Majestic Theater
Jack Traynor
Comediaan
Olga de Raugh
Dresden
China
Esther Walker
Kentucky
Bayle Woolfolk
Donohue
Stewart
Jed
Ethel Durley
Crana Roads
Welix Bernard
Eddie Janis
Full Cord Wood Claims Scrutinized by San Antonio Dealers
An inspector reports that San Antonio wood dealers claimed to sell full cords but several yards did not meet full size standards. The investigator measured, sawed, and piled wood to test wagon bed shapes, finding only one yard compliant. Dealers warned to ensure full measure, amid city scrutiny.
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San Antonio
Cie
Aude
Ben Cordell
Tn Surciay Cordul
Hell
Inspector Corduil
Hig
Bell
Rabbi Appointed Jewish Chaplain for Navy War Service
A Jewish rabbi, in the role of chaplain, was commissioned today as a naval chaplain for the period of the war. The appointment, confirmed by officials and Jewish leaders, elevates Rabbi Goldberg to the rank of lieutenant junior grade and places him in duty with the armed forces.
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Wastington
Aépil
Daniely
Caldberg
Corsicata
Tavy Wake
Lewtenant
Tunor Grade
Goldberg
Rasihy
Beatur Shappach
Uteos
Inhabitants of Mars Might Be Smarter Than Humans
Analyzed reasons Mars dwellers could rival or surpass Earth beings in intellect. The article argues Mars’ day length, seasons, atmosphere, surface features, and potential evolutionary timeline may yield comparable or greater mental quickness, suggesting humans might learn from Martians, not dominate them.
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Mars
Earth
Garrett
Mary
Buell
Nean
Suotmer
Winter
Bhinkot
Masi
Veke
Columbus
Ant
Anil Cher
Nlauters
Course Attracts Tourists Equals Local Interest
A report to Mayor Bell by J B Eddlame shows that in a Braskenrline course from November 1 1916 to November 1 1917, two registered over the period. Mayor Dell questions the figures but says the course value to the city is evident though not implying 25,000 visitors, estimating the daily equivalent of around 74 Altferen players.
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Bell
J. B. Eddlame
Dell
T Yngine Ik
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