Vatican firestorm as Turks quarter in Udine cathedral
A wartime column condemns German actions in Udine where Turkish troops are housed in a Roman Catholic cathedral. The piece deplores the desecration of sacred space and notes the pope’s peace hopes clash with military realities. It argues offensive acts inflame Christian sensitivities and question Allied aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Germany
Is Cone
Italy
Udine
Jerusalem
Iriin
First American soldiers buried in France remembered
Three grave markers in a French field mark the first American fallen in World War I from a Western division. The boys, young and far from home, died early in the conflict while serving under Col Glare. A simple monument bears their names and patches, honoring their sacrifice for the nation.
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France
Fontling
Meir
Col Glare
Perhayu
Epitaph Scribbled Card For First U S Soldier In France
Fragmentary inscription on a wreath in French honors the first soldier of the United States who fell in France for justice and liberty on November 3 1917. The card reflects wartime tribute and memorial customs of the era.
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Republic
United States
France
Why Not Get Him Villa Aims to Catch Villa Again
A historical commentary argues the United States should act to capture and neutralize Villa, noting past massive costs with no success. It asserts Villa is a border threat as Mexican towns are attacked and some troops cross the border. The piece advocates swift cross border action to restore peace and align American and Mexican interests.
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Republic of Mexico
Villa
Daily Press
Mexico
Riden
Tle
United States
Loosening Up San Antonio Fights Over Big Fund Drive
San Antonio shifts to a broader, more metropolitan stance after World War II. The Chamber of Commerce debates a $10,000 campaign to advertise the city for winter tourists, facing protests from those who fear financial strain. In past years, volunteers faced pressure and coercion to raise funds, including dramatic pleas and sleepless nights, as they sought to attract $30,000 in return.
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San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Jodie
Brownsville
San Antonio Weighs Liberty Loan Response and Public Attitudes
In two weeks the community raised seventy six thousand dollars with no expectation of repayment while subscriptions neared five million for the second Liberty Loan. The piece condemns a pattern of hysteria and calls for a looser civic spirit, urging San Antonian vigilance against a tight town mentality and stressing welfare of country state and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
War Talk Turns to Declare War on Austria and Bulgaria
An editorial urges the United States to declare war on Austria Hungary and Bulgaria. It argues allies Greece and Italy would be pulled closer, warns that Austro German and Turkish forces may fight Americans without formal declarations, and condemns German promises as unreliable. The piece calls for bold action and unity among American and allied nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Ews
Associated Press
Italy
Germany
Greece
Kaala
Cieek
Kavaly
Hy Vo
Tomioto
Darks
Sulpars
Fragmented World War I Era Echoes and Oddities
A garbled montage of wartime phrases, political chatter, and miscellaneous observations discusses topics from Bolshevik actions and Kremlin rumors to food security and home front duties. It references Tumulty, enfilade versus ensilage, and various stray quotes about soldiers, presses, and public life amid war.
Theatres Buzz with Charlie's Visit and Empire Films
A lively program at the Majesties features Charlie's Visit and two comedic contortionists, plus spoofs by Hor and Wervis and the Bowmen brothers. The Royal Theater presents The Retreat of the Crerminns and a Chaplin-inspired act, while the Empire showcases The Hand What Looks the Cra file and Margaret Wiis benefit acts for war-related funds.
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Charlie
Majesties
Janes Hadlie
Twislingest
Gians
Centares
Progran Sre
Wervis
Letrineini
Azusa
Jack
Cora Wildans
Naning
Lew
Mollie
Bowman Brothers
Crerminns
Empire
Lois Weber
Fins Smalley
Empire Theater
Margaret Wiis
de Mx Haynes
Sama Pure
Princess Theater Week Program and Vaudeville Acts
The first week at the Princess Theater features vaudeville and photoplay offerings. Acted numbers include Youth Jogues Home, Pride and Ambition, and Pisagure’s downfall theme in a morally framed program. Performances by Fino and Finn with humorous banter, Bessie Le Count as mistress of rag-lime, and Carlog Caesaro with The Human Gyroscope promise novelty. Dr Joy's Sanitarium satire and Dead Sick Baker as a Western tale round out the lineup.
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Priness
Princeny Theater
Fino
Finn
Bessie le Count
Carlog Caesaro and Company
Hunan
Caésaro
Dr. Joy
I: Company
Byes
Hot Time Favorite in Army Parades and Public Life
A fragmented report discusses the song Hot Time as a favored piece among army bands and parade crowds. It notes questions of matching royalty deals, mentions composers and publishers, and recounts an anecdote from Stamford Connecticut where a man recognizes the tune and reveals himself as its composer, illustrating the song’s cultural reach and the melody’s hold on listeners.
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York
Prege
Worl
Louistilie Couriers Journal
Cuntess
Stamford
Conn
Matt
Quanedry
Jay
Wight
Somaonn
Suuanfard
Mane Wilen
Broadway
Naga
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Canfliett
Tou Petrograd
British i
Egypt
Chicago Herald
Tralian
Alrugele Ie Youngew York
Newtes
Hig
Kéea
Kinaas City
Mies
Yar
Hull
Kansas City
Pines
Cardenay
Adams
Gill
Seort
Sagent Porthey
Griant
Xesar
Guinea
Porogead Wihuter Palace
Kremlin
Mos Row
Louest
Missouri
Aries
de Liev
Marykind
St Bun
Vorie
Prem Court
Sle
Chiiscenius
Herb Moyeer
Pennyaon
J. Date
Kaneuy
Chen
Hylan and
Jah FL Hylan
Inkan
New York
Voon
Brooklyn
Virgiela
Migie Amt
Ponat
Musto
Anil
Romeny Ehmetucian
Hit Royal Theater
Ne Initio
Lea
Marne Mving
Ilea
Agairn
Ani
Hewavnr
Bevant
Lucier
Rayal Gaacoignes
Loomedy
Thegiay
Mettan
Tinwrird
Rabhel Amd
Gilbert Art Fist Vlna
Sinena
Rheingold
Mister uGiin
Mito Attractions Gra
Chaplin Obiedy
Bunting
Phe Elreus Silin
Alesey
Tha Hing
Miss Bunting
Migs
Belle Fay
Horsy
Arabia
Crasuch
Ta Veda
Ragemont
Poly
Margaret
Sundus
Lowehin
Galleie
de Geaud Sporn
Misa
Bmaverge
Vance Ang
Ani Hops
Memuricu
Gire
Big Brother
By Briggs
Mae Her
Shae
Terriel Lone
Rae Len
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