German Submarine Base Move Probed in War Prep
A German wartime article warned of possible abandonment of submarine bases on the North Sea coast and argued that shifting bases nearer to Germany would enable faster, longer sea operations and greater Allied shipping damage. The piece analyzed whether retreat might be strategically sound and prepared the public for such an outcome.
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Germany
Rott Sea
Berlin
Zeitung
Hine
Geremany
Genneny
Worth Sea
Flinders
Mvay von Oseend
Veehugges
Clark challenged to reveal evidence of NYC financiers plot
Speaker Champ Clark faces calls to disclose any proof of a conspiracy by New York financiers to defeat the second Liberty Loan. Critics urge authorities to compel disclosure if an substantiated link exists, arguing unproved suspicions harm national interests and war financing efforts.
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Champ Clark
New York
Mr. Clik
Clark
Oklahoma City
Well Street
United States
National resolve urged during war loan appeal
A political argument warns that distrust among Americans would aid the enemy by weakening morale and war production. The piece argues treasonous acts to oppose the loan and recalls Champ Clark’s anti reciprocity tale as a cautionary note on misjudgment and unity.
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Alrrale
United States
anyAmerican
Champ Clark
Canada
War Department estimates show allies vastly outnum ding central powers
A wartime analysis cites the War Department figures placing about 27.5 million Allied and 10.5 million Central Powers in potential fighting strength, with U S troops adding over a million, arguing that Allied manpower will grow as German reserves dwindle.
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War Department
Germany
United States
Haig
Siam
Liberia
China
Portugal
Montenegro
Cuba
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
France
Boxers in the Army Training Camp Remarks
An army instructor addressing student officers at a reserve officers' training camp delivered blunt introductory remarks. The statements emphasized discipline and readiness, underscoring the expectations placed on new cadets as they begin their military education.
Army recruits prizefighters for close combat training
The military is enlisting top boxers such as Kid McCoy and Jess Willard to teach officers and men the art of boxing for bayonet work and trench fighting. The aim is speed, accuracy and footwork, drawing on prize ring methods to train soldiers in close combat.
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Learry
Uf Hering
Kid McCoy
Norman Selby
Bennie Leonard
Frankie Russell
Little Flamy
Wilde
France
Dcltish Navy
Ton Nies
Germany
Austria
Amerie
Hostur
Hole Wii
Jess Willard
Games
America
Tee
Letters to The Light on Heltéte U Chile Publication Policy
A citizen letter criticizes the Finney depot on the east side of the Pedural Building as a nuisance and urges removal. The note notes anonymity rules for letters and states published letters do not imply endorsement by The Light’s editors.
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Chile
Weiter
Fitney Depot
Pedural
An American Woman and Alien Debate on National Duty
A reader letter questions immigrant loyalty amid military service. It mocks German language performances and urges aliens to prove their patriotism by serving or leaving the United States, using prolonged allegory of a landlord, a dog, and dangers facing the country.
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the Light
Iyjeda Hempel
Selttenia
Nipers
Acatudents
Hrackenridzg
Duarte
United States
Espen Crohs
Berae
Sq Ag
Ketme
Ameria
United States Army
Tong
Wiens
Allen
Thut
Nobla
Utis
Prices Rise Hit Local Barbershops in San Antonio Era
A chaotic report cites shopkeepers raising prices due to higher costs including shaving services and tonics. It notes seven cent soup, twenty cent shaves, and an 18 cent rise on tonic preparations, with imported hair tonics and alcohol-based products climbing from 80 to higher prices as barbers lament increased costs. Local proprietor Meg comments on the impact, while observers echo concern over the broader cost of goods.
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San Antorto
High Power
Wien
Weaale
Witen Nagel
Por Pitys Sake at Majestis Theater Vaudeville Review
The weekly vaudeville bill features Charles Withorn Lutes as Gy Splivens in a sensational dramatic piece at a village crossroads. The lineup includes six big acts, tableaux vivants, musical novelties, and comic sketches with diverse performers and lively stage effects.
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Majestis
Nieller Dramer
Pry Baller
Charles Withorn
Gy Splivens
Tcket-Taker
Hyman
Marla Lo and Company
China
Mieses Hall
Roserdals
Hudler, Stein and
Philips
Icurnan
Mora
Riehejen
Fern
Royal Theater Weekbill Promises Vaudeville and Photoplay
Vaudeville at the Royal features a jingling musical comedy with Carrol Keating and Way, plus five attractions this week. Bessie Welah opens with new songs while the Correlii Trio performs on violin and harp. A skit titled In Wrongs includes an Oriental dancer. An accordion act by Queyuto and Berr, the photoplay Nhele Compact starring Bushman and Heverly, and a new Grand Opera House melodrama In Old Kentucky headline parallel billings.
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Royal
Larve
Gresham
Queyuto
Berr
Vrueig
the Grand
Old Kentucky
Emma Euning
Grand Opera House
Jhas
Texxon
Cosmo Hamilton
English Wright
Elie
Miss Bunting
Usu
Pioneer Woman Dies in Cameron County
The Pioneer woman Mrs Griffin aged around 60 died at her home in Cameron County beside her husband and family. She was born in 1826 and survived by five sons and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral was private with burial at a family plot. She was a longtime Baptist associated with the local church.
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Ran Maucos
Vox
Griffin
Cuneron
Milim
Phursdiy
Dar Ow
Jones Twitfi
Autum Gonnis
Arif _ Un
Ban Mireos
Geletin
Arawhey
Gulfarnia
Wire
al S Baptist
Ames Elect Official List Drawn For City Precincts
Ames judges and clerks of election named for each precinct ahead of an upcoming vote. The roster covers Precincts 1 through 49 with designated presiding officers, including Edwin Routledge, Jsm Ladovic, Adam McKellan, C. McRae, and many others. An additional vote-related resolution sets election-day procedures and a $10 appropriation for street work on Shievony Street and Find Street sewer and streetcar track projects.
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Stenivathig Touraday
OUTIL
Ratling Place
Inrges
Jeanneis
Edwin Routledges
Jsm Ladovic
Adam McKellan
CC. McRae
Charlestonn
A. S Flovess
Titer
Ernest Brug
A. Garcia
Precinet
A. B. Maness
Forest Campbell
Modesta Torres
Precinct
Rafael Gonzales
Reciney
Alex Garcia
Pyacnet
Taf West
Levy Schvarts
Gas Mee Closkey
Leon Trout
L. C. Pienet
Tumes Routledgi Cinet
T. H. Ridgewy
TJ. Boles
Mason Williams
Td Sengi
M. Barnes
Preci Risehe
Brecinet
Hermad Franch
Prank Stenger
J. M. McCormick
B. Lanes
Irving Dietey
LT Mimnme
LD Fuseryan
Juling Constad
Lv. Holmer
A. P. Mneiner
E. B
Meludden
Philips
C.ad. Agans
Dre
Rubbie
W. Wehner
Aalating Jones
Cies Cohya
Shievony Street
Kampmann
Camp Travia
Ps. 13
Wirt
Axine Joheenren
Sant She
San Antonio Pestle Sarvles Camis Dany Sibhorizad
Find Street
Hiya
Burnet
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Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
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Washington
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Jobin Bulletin
Bud Delintye
Gitaigliaen Age Herald
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