Soldier’s letter from Harry Butters praises allied cause
A California-born Second Lieutenant Harry Butters, 22, killed by shell, wrote a year ago of his willingness to sacrifice for the Allied war effort. He spoke of fighting for liberty and humanity, finding honor in service and progress, and doing the world’s work. His captain lauded his nobility and cheerful spirit.
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London
Harry Butters
Yore
Virginia
Georgia
von Stein
Raynal
Fort Vaux
Emden
Pape's Diapepsin Claims Quick Indigestion Relief
Five minutes to relief from stomach trouble with Pape's Diapepsin promises instant digestion aid. The ad touts eliminating belching, heartburn, and nausea after a single dose, noting 60 cent large bottles at local drugstores and urging readers to tell their druggist to ensure a thorough cure this time.
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Pape
Astor House To Reopen As Social Center Of New York
The famed Astor residence on Fifth Avenue will reopen as Vincent Astor and his wife begin a season of high society. Mrs Madeleine Force Astor, now Mrs William K Dick, inherits wealth and estate interests from Col John Jacob Astor, with trusteeship passing to Vincent Astor on reaching legal age. The Dicks have been honeymooning at the family Islip summer home.
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Astor
Fifth Avenue
New York
Vincent Astor
William Astor
Mrs. Astor
Vincent
Vincent Astors
America
John Astor
East Seventy-eighth Street
Madeleine Force Astor
William K. Dick
Col
John Jacob Astor
Islip
Prisoners of War Cruelties Demand Humanitarian Action
A historical appeal denounces wartime mistreatment of prisoners of war, detailing starvation, isolation, forced labor, denial of letters, and brutal punishments. It calls neutrals to action, praises the Red Cross model, and urges a new international effort to safeguard POW rights.
Grand Dukes Serve in Russian Army and Navy
Grand Dukes of the Russian imperial family aged between 20 and 45 are serving in the army or navy. Czar's brother Grand Duke Michael, age 30, is promoted to lieutenant general.
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Petrograd
Michael
Too Much Money in Yorkshire Munition Areas
London dispatch reports complaints that Yorkshire munition regions see girl workers waste funds on luxury items. Women reportedly spend up to 11.25 dollars per pair for high boots and silk stockings amid war production.
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London
Yorkshire
Monopoly in Coal Alleged in Suits
Government seeks Supreme Court action to breakup alleged anthracite coal monopoly in Pennsylvania. Cases target Reading Holding Co and Lehigh Valley group for controlling production, transport, and sale across multiple lines and subsidiaries with alleged rebates, exclusive contracts, and price manipulation.
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Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley
Reading Railroad
Department of Justice
Reading Group
Reading Holding Company
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lehigh & Wilkes Barre Coal Company
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Wilmington & Northern Railroad Company
Reading Coal Company
Reading Railway Company
Schuylkill
Central Railroad Company
Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Wyoming
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Sales Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Russia Says Germans Likely Unable to Mount Great Offensive
Not Looking for Offensive. In Kieff on October 7 authorities note a general belief in Russia that Germany cannot mount a major offensive. Russian officials promise to allow the evacuated educational departments to return soon, with the university faculty already back, indicating the strategic position may be satisfactory.
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KIEFF
Russia
Noted Case Seeks Medical Aid in Christian Scientist Context
A fragment notes a dialogue where a constable asks for a doctor and the reply cites the judge as a Christian Scientist. The source hints at legal or court relevance surrounding medical care and religious belief without detailing outcome.
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Speeder
Constable
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Peopoldina
Brazil
Red Cross
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World Organization For
H. Dunant
Union Painless Dentists (Inc
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Commerce Street
Partnership Insurance
Jefferson Standard Life
E. A. Schulz
Texas
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San Antonio
U. S. Supreme Court
Lehigh & Hudson River Railroad Company
Lehigh & New England Railroad Company
Emmet Bank
West Commerce Street
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