Prisoners Escape War Zone Referenced In Russian Front Report
An occluded wartime piece argues prisoners in Germany face harsh conditions and high fatality rates, while British care contrasts with German and Austrian shortages. It claims Russian prisoners escape after demoralization, wandering behind lines and undermining front lines, with little chance of recapture.
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Germany
Great Britain
Calips
Meyal
Aviv
Russia
Gerenyamy
Artstein
Peter Te
A New World Menace Tuberculosis Rises Among Troops
A fragment notes tuberculosis replacing former military illnesses like typhoid and malaria as a major new threat. It claims these diseases are controlled by leaders, while tuberculosis remains without a remedy, undermining medical efforts of the era.
Tuberculosis Threat to Armies Warned by Military Medical Desk
Widespread tuberculosis in field conditions shows high contagion and rising cases among troops. French data report 60,000 fully developed TB cases with 80,000 soldiers deemed unfit for duty, suggesting contagion could double in a year. Poor provisioning, long front lines, and delayed medical care fuel spread. calls grow for international action and better treatment, nourishment, and climate care to curb the looming scourge.
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Jude
Government Departments Raid Each Other For Higher Pay
A congressional hearing revealed a scheme where government departments diverted staff actions to boost salaries. Representative Titze of New York described a clause enabling reemployment across departments, prompting surprise at the alleged cross‑department poaching and manipulation of pay scales.
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Peter
Congress
Titegerakt
New York
Who
Devoe
Wlaelha
Quickness to detect and rectify mistakes in wartime
The author notes government departments erred in wartime staffing and that stealing workers hindered efficiency. Despite initial unpreparedness and unwieldy facilities, errors have been few compared with Europe. Congress avoided risky bets, and quick error detection and correction emerged as an American trait.
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Congress
Exploding eggs and wartime food myths in London markets
A satirical digest outlines egg varieties from fresh to explosive in London during wartime, noting shells treated to preserve them and the danger of explosive eggs. It contrasts London shortages with American markets and mentions wartime policies, passports, and quirky political sketches.
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Leas
London
America
Tondon
Lonedon
Gendon
Fragmentary note from era on war forces and housing
A distorted OCR fragment references American forces and a battle, mentioning New York Herald like source. It hints at tensions between housing and military actions but remains unclear and partially unreadable.
Inauspicious Tale Of A Wary Industrial Hero
An injured man from the town receives a royal order before joining a factory sector in exile. After a crisis, he travels, returns home, and works in a limited role, facing pressure to quit while his countryman remains wary of deeper motives.
Majestic Theatre Offers Diverse Week of Vaudeville and Drama
The Majestic Theatre headlines a dynamic week with Mare cle Vu Wireless and a lively lineup including Queenie Willan’s comedy act. Features span vivid scenery, “Lovey Declares and Travesty Inies,” Meg Mies and Alyy Werner skit, and Das Detuoti and Barto performances. Royal Theater presents five Pantages acts, including Dogville by Barnold's Animal Actors and Mirth and Melody by Skipper Kennedy Reeves. The program also includes The Litted Well starring Katharine Barrymore, Jerry at the Grand, and The Klind ress of Virtue coming next week.
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Majestic Theatre
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Alyy Werner
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Detuoti
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Verei
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Royal Theater
Dogville
Barnold
Skipper
Kennedy
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Athel Barrymore
Hempel Delights Large Audience At City Opera Night
Music critic notes Hempel drew a large San Antonio crowd with a varied program at the Metropolitan Grand Opera. Her expressive voice and graceful stage presence earned strong encores while Paul Wisler accompanied and Wagner and Verdi selections impressed both audiences. The performance split into nine parts, building from intimate solo numbers to a unified finale as the chorus and orchestra provided robust support.
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Metropolitan Grand Opera Cmdpaay
Husigen
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San Antonio Mozart Society
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Jors Briggs
Miss Hempel
Mozart Society
Tal Wister
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Aluzurt
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Lebreton
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Valen
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Hempel
Edie
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FeYeAs
Texas Recruit Questioning Reveals Mental State Tests
A Texas recruit at Camp Travis endures a wartime mental status examination. Officers probe knowledge of nations and war impacts, noting slow responses and prolonged hesitation before revealing memory and comprehension under pressure. The exchange ends with the recruit answering Texas as the implied focal country.
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Camp Travis
Texas
Germany
Long
Walt
United States
Lieut Graham Wounded in Action Near Front
First Lieut AL F Graham of the Medical Reserve Corps attached to the British Forces was severely wounded in the thigh by a gunshot. He is listed among the first American expeditionary forces to be united on the front. His next of kin is Mrs William J Graham, 153 Park Avenue, Paterson.
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Washington, D.C
AL F. Graham
Aenera
Pershing Sa
War Department
Dalaiis
Graham
William J. Graham
Park Avenue
Paterson
Grahan
Tronk
Soldier Fatally Hurt In Camelot Incident
A soldier died after a fall during a night drill near the 78th held event area. Witnesses say the accident occurred when he was thrown from a vehicle near the first artillery position. the exact cause remains under military inquiry.
PLAN NEW BARGE FLEET AT LOIS AND TRAVERS WATERS
A fragment describes plans to build a new barge fleet for use on waters between Lie and Mis with design details. A diver from the area is to consult the United States government about the project. The text references Fort Worth Texas and a ceremonial or ceremonial sounding event.
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Lois
United States
Anarchy spreads rapidly in Russia observed by London and Paris
A Daily Mail correspondent reports growing anarchy across Russia with protests and uprisings in Petrograd and provinces. Riots, robberies, and lootings surge as authorities round up criminals. elections show extremist gains but low turnout amid widespread dissatisfaction.
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Fae
Mico Tye
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Saratovt
Qamas
Iran
Pelengrad
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Times
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