Kaiser Kaiser Wealth Claims Stir War Era Figures
An 1910s era wealth estimate places the former German emperor at 18.5 million dollars with vast lands in Prussia and extensive holdings in Canada and the United States. Reports claim stock in railroads and a royal treasury income, while bankers question the accuracy of such holdings and note transfers during wartime.
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Tohenzollern
Germany
l'rau_Krepp
Raat Krupp Works
British Columbia
United States
A. Mitchell Palmer
Athhe Kaiser
Union
Southern Wearkie
Illinois Central
Tatchison
Topeka & Santa Fe
Fossin
British
Col Aumbia
Hans von Alvensichen
Dernburg
Gum-Wad Cleanup S Follows Measles Bid In Chicago
City authorities order gum cleanup to curb bacteria in theater seats. Readings show thousands of discarded gum wads under seats in Chicago theaters, with inspectors noting high counts during a recent check.
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Chicago
Coe
Twelve missing days in U S history puzzle explained
A New York Evening World piece discusses twelve lost days between September 2 and September 14 in 1752 due to calendar reform. It outlines Julian to Gregorian transitions, leap year rules, and the shift by England and colonies in 1752, with commentary on the broader impact.
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America
New York Evening World
Victoin
Julius Caesar
Gregory Kit
France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
England
Board to Review War Contract Readjustments at Fort Sam Houston
A Board of Contract Review will meet at Fort Sam Houston within ten days to adjust expenditure curtailment and contract cancellations as the Southern Department demobilizes. Colonel Daniel J. McCarthy leads the effort to protect contractors, manufacturers, and labor, with final findings by the board.
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Aud Io
Board of
Southern Department
Fort Sam Houston
Daniel J. McCarthy
Zone Finance Office
Tex
Washington
Quartermaster Department
Vood O. D
Sonnee
Joan Sre
Siren
Board of Contract Review
Keaugh
Quartermaster’s Department
Capain FB
Bnt
Mas
Evacunetion Hospital
Reconstruction committees aid returning soldiers in Chicago
The Chicago Branch, National Unity League proposes reversing draft board procedures to return soldiers to civilian life. Committees would secure employment, provide moral support, and keep veterans connected with government to avoid abuses by claim agents, ensuring family reunification and readiness for future service.
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Chicago
National Unity League
War Department
Plains
H. H. Merrick
League
Merrick
Thea
Pershing Names Rise in Chicago Baby Bans and War Leaders
Chicago readers report Pershing as a popular baby name with twenty five a day entering citizens records. Parents also name daughters after allied leaders and places, with Wilson and Lloyd George drawing interest for boys and girls linked to war events.
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Chicago
Pershings
Washington
Woodrow
Lloyd George
Fuge Oyer Nirth
Bureau of Civil Statistics
Pereshing
Wilson
Toydeorge
Marne
Famous French Orchestra to Play at Majestic Theater Tuesday
The Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire, a historic French symphony, will perform at 5:30 PM Tuesday at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio. Andre Messager conducts. Alfred Cortot is soloist. The concert, part of a national U.S. tour, aims to strengthen Franco American ties and draws a large, diverse audience from military and civil life.
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Majestic Theater
Andre Messager
Alfred Cortot
San Antonio
United States
Societe Des Concerts du Conservatoire
France
America
Nat M. Washer
Eli Werizberg
John B. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
L. B. Clegg
Edward A. Wilson
Alfred Sanner
FL P. Drought
Mulliken
B. F. Dane
Mie
Foster
Joe Frost
Earl Gafford
Schermerborn
Hiner Abbey
David Griffin
Kelly Field
Rotary Club
K. Beck
I. I Schermerhorn
Hart Ga
Sam GC
Bell
Kelly Field Glee Club
Orchestyn
Allyy
Atte Sonoup
Grehesten
Committee of Arrangements
New York City
Metropolitan Opera Tose
Bizet
Wourting
Seles
de Dossy
Kint-Saeng
Berling
Debussy
Saint-Saens
Berlow
Meat Supply Gains Indicate Stronger Meat Prices
A New York Times summary notes the campaign to raise meat availability began before America entered World War I and shows June receipts of cattle sheep and hogs rising across 58 cities versus June 1917. Cattle hog and sheep shipments also increased for the first six months of 1918, while horse and mule receipts fell.
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America
New York Times
Bureau of Markota
Sune
HAT
TOR
Stamps With New Faces From War Conditions
War era stamps show overprints like War Pay Woe Stamp Red Cross and Under British Occupation. Some stamps bear new possession names or are printed entirely by typewriter. A volume by red Z Melville, Stamp Collections for War Masonia, catalogs these changes with images including a typing era island stamp and a German POW camp issue for inter camp mail.
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Gevat
Red Z. Melville
War Masonia
Hese
Othe Issan
Amite Sinale
Rubleben
Germany
Pearson's Weekly
London
Twelve Year Old Corporal Wins Six Medals for Thrilling Feats
This account profiles Paul Togolevitch, a 12 year old who fled to join the Russian army and earned six medals. He served as a corporal in trenches, survived a shrapnel wound, captured German officers, and endured torture. After battles he escaped via a wounded leg, seized enemies, and later raised funds for the Red Cross through violin recitals. He earned the St George Cross and was praised for wartime bravery.
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Marguerite Moores Marshall
New York
Paul Togolevitch
Tbe
Nicholas
Ase
d’Artagnan
Wey
Band
Vault
Upstaire
St. George’s Cross
Ag RO
Wak
Tex
Petrograd Conservatory of Music
Russian Red Cross
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Na Fay
Drougat
Cobh
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Coucert
Majestic
Delosey Cabell
George H. Tistes
Frederick Shaw
Raymond W. Briggs
Alfred Conor
the Furniture Man
Karotkin
Rotkin’s
Karotkin’s
Cedar de Saran Ap & Ae
Rasp
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