Still Evolving a Rifle Delays War Effort and Plant Capacity
The war presses on as the War Department continues to evolve a rifle for the army. Enfield lines in America shift to Springfield cartridges, while production capacity lags. Ordnance Board delays, and envy of British plants, leave American guns largely experimental. Troops drill amid uncertainty.
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War Department
Ner
France
Ordnance Board
Hine
Ayar
Enfield
Gerpuis
Ordnance Toard
Jtan
America
Woole
Bue
National Guard
Armerigan Capitalists and Venezuelan Affairs
Fragmented text suggests conflicts involving Armerigan capitalists, a former Venezuelan government, asphalt concessions, and disputes with Venezuela. Mentions Ditterchess and Germany’s “guiding hand” amid claims of saving Venezuela in desperate straits and a note on perceived gratitude and democracy support.
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Venezuels
Germany
Vertezuela
Venezuela
Springfield rifles stir debate over future armament
The piece discusses the all black powder Springfield rifle and mixed opinions on whether the Enfield should be adopted or if a new front line model better suited to wartime needs should be developed. It notes varied expert views and the potential to leverage gun factories, urging a clear, efficient decision by the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Board
United States
Enfield
War Department
Army
Venezuela’s Complex War Stance in Latin America
The piece argues Venezuela is pro German yet blocked from aiding Germany by U S power. It notes Americas’ varied responses to WWI, citing past U S interventions under Cleveland and Roosevelt and Venezuela’s limited concessions to German interests. It portrays Venezuelan public opinion as split and emphasizes the Monroe Doctrine’s shield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Venezuela
Cuba
Panama
Brazil
Bolivia
Chile
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Nicaragua
Peru
Uruguay
Tour
Argentina
Ecuador
Paraguay
Salvador
Colombia
Mexico
Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Admiral Dewey
Vencauela
Wealth and Liberty Loan duty amid war demands
A column argues that wealthier citizens must support the second Liberty Bond to avoid moral and financial consequences. If subscriptions fall short, the wealthy bear the blame, facing public repayment, possible conscription of wealth, and social penalties. The piece warns that prominent rich individuals seek to profit without aiding the nation, while the public will hold them to account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhe Meng
Tepublic
Ritter
Majesties Theatre Vaudeville and Musical Revue Review
A bustling vaudeville bill at the Majesties Theatre features Dance Girl of Delhi and three court dancers, with Mack and Tarl as popular comics and Dames Cullen the Western comedian. The program mixes variety acts, laughter, and musical numbers, including a Fiddler on the Roof style scene and a comedy ballet sequence, rounding out a lively week at the Royal.
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Imre Danetig
Uth St
Fanny Wi
Toy’ Favorita
Uxueper
Wima
Joost Drummitio
Vanus Hott
San Prancsen
Tor Alt
Delhi
Atpily
Keller Inst
Anna Gurl
Phair Vones
Gilbert and Sullivan
Mack
Tarl
Dames Cullen
Caudevilla
Paul Nevins
Ruby Broad
Jess
Ans Rale
Zoological Circus
Tyler and
St Clair
Troyal
Royal Theater
Comaly Gerrard
Tenteve Tonha Hill
Megco
Toyland Gil
Eleves
Neil
Dorothy Vai
Antrim
Old Kentucky Night Scene Tells of a Quirky Colonel
A lively stage piece centers on a blustery Kentucky colonel and Agate Alathen in a night of performance. The show features the Old Kentucky musical number praised by Laela Nebuchadneane as the “you old whandoodle.” Uncle web, portrayed by RDS Fried. kiln, brings humor amid antics.
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Kentucky
Agate Alathen
Laela Nebuchadneane
Web
Bess
Wily matches and Dumlic varieties price contrast in market
Observant Citizen notes the Sah Attonig market imports impregnated lucifers from Scandinavia still sold at a penny per two-box, while long common Jeng-stiek sulfur matches rose to 10 cents per box in some periods. Retailers wonder why imported prices stay low while domestic matches jump, suggesting demand and stock levels as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Antonio
Tt 3
Urey
Fire Destroys Hobart Seed Oil Mill
A Hobart oil mill burned causing nearly 100000 in losses. The fire destroyed the seed house with about 400000 pounds of seed worth 700. High winds hindered firefighting and prevented spread to nearby structures. The origin and cause remain unknown as weather hampered the fire department. Insurance covers the loss in full.
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Hobart
Los Tinwiled
Hobart Rolion
Otter
Government employee shot and killed at Fort Baxi Hown
M Kirchenhofer age 34 at 3401 Crosby Street was shot and killed on Sunday afternoon. J T Ray 38 was arrested for murder and held for county authorities. Both men worked for the U S government at Fort Sam Houston and shared a Crosby Street dwelling. Kirchenhofer leaves a wife and three children. funeral Monday at 4:30 from 817 Crosby with burial at National Cemetery.
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Touts
M. Kirchenhofer
Croaby Street
United States
Fort Baxi Hown
Crosby Street
Sirehenhofer
Kirchenhofer
Louis Kerchenhofer
Fort Sam Houston
Sam Houston Camp
W. O. Wi
Crosby
National Cemetery
Allies rejoicing over America's entry into war
The article notes Allied nations celebrate America's army joining active service in the Western Front amid Austro-German advances. It cites reaction from newspapers such as The Daily Express and The Graphite, signaling optimism yet warning against overconfidence in German defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wester Tront
Ity
Germany
New World
Lspresa
Vietory
Ina
United States
Early American Troops Confirmed On Battle Front
Paris dispatch notes reception of the first American troops in the trenches and widespread editorial praise. Describes shelling and trench conditions while reporting cautious progress and limited infantry actions so far.
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Espress
Jay
Paris
America
Bethea
Colonel Is a Captain at Fort Sam Houston
Two officers, Captain Calend Lewis and Captain EP. Sargert Jr, are assigned to Fort Sam Houston. Lewis, a quartermaster reserve officer living at 71 Pase, is ordered to duty as assistant department quartermaster and may soon achieve the rank of colonel. Sargert, though never a sergeant, has long answered to the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Calend Lewis
Quartermaster Reserve Cacps
Army
Lew ‘Aird
EP. Sargert Jr
Department
Labor chief cites seed shortages hurting cotton pickers
Austin reports the Labor Commissioner warns shortages of pickers threaten cotton harvests in the South and beyond. He notes Texas and other states may face a deficient workforce, urging federal help to secure foreign and domestic labor and avoid reduced yields. Washington discusses allied support and diplomatic steps amid wartime demands.
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Austin
Tux
Texas
IC. Founivasterstite Labor Compusainuur
Lalor
Yepresente
Agriguitare
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Tha
Tin
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