Britain embargo hits neutral trade to Europe
The United States weighs retaliation after Britain expands its blockade to ration neutral nations Denmark Norway Sweden and the Netherlands. London has not issued official notice and U S officials seek further information from London while consuls report a broad list of prohibited exports. Senator Chamberlain denounces British actions as insolent and calls for a stronger response.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
London
Great Britain
United States
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Skinner
Chevelier van Rappard
Lansing
Scandinavia
North Sea
Germany
U. S
Congress
Washington
New York
Scandinavian
Netherlands
War Trade Department
Netherlands Overseas Trust
Chamberlain
Oregon
Democrat
Senator Chamberlain
Thousand Club 10 Raise 5000 for San Antonio Ad Campaign
A public lunch at the Gunter HotelWednesday launches the second 5000 portion of a 10000 ad drive for San Antonio. Half the funds come from leading banks and businesses. individuals are urged to contribute 10 to 50.
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San Antonio
Thousand Club
Gunter Hotel
J. W. Hucker
Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis
Protect Scout Uniform Says Local Executive
William C. Quaiff, scout executive in San Antonio, warns that the Boy Scouts of America uniform is property of members and protected by Congress. Non members may not wear or buy it without proper authority, and lax scout masters have allowed improper sales, prompting stricter controls.
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San Antonio
Boy Scouts of America
William C. Quaiff
Congress
Mr. Quaiff
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Silent Household Routines Prompted By Mother's Questions
A domestic scene shows a mother asking her child about Chopin's Ballade in A minor Homer lines and Euclid problems. The child responds yes to each prompt and then tidies the dining room as instructed.
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Gertle
Euelia
British Still Advancing On Somme Front
Dispatch describes British advances on the Somme amid heavy bombardment and difficult conditions. Soldiers report mutinies in a Prussian reserve unit, brutal trench fighting, and brutal losses as mines explode and guns fire. The narrative contrasts Italian fronts with Austro-Hungarian positions and notes Italian gains near Trieste after aerial bombardment and infantry advances.
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Somme
Big Guns Along Isonzo Offensive Opens In Italy
Rome reports the first detailed accounts of Italy s new southern Corso offensive. For three weeks heavy artillery and dugouts were prepared mainly at night after Gorizia fell. The 10 mile front runs from northeast of Gorizia to the Adriatic near St Antonio with heavy Austrian resistance at Monte Santo and Duino castle.
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Rome
Corso
Gorizia
Adriatic
St. Antonio
Monte Santo
Duino Castle
Borivitch
Free, Pile Treatment Promises Quick Relief Across Continent
An old advertisement touts a free trial of a pyramid pile treatment claiming it eases itching bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids. The offer highlights comfort and happiness spread continent wide and urges readers to visit a druggist for the trial package.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Building
Army Motor Trucks Move Between Forts And Cities
Army motor truck units travel overland from El Paso to San Antonio for future use. Thirty three machines reached Marfa while another company from Fort Clark joined the Twelfth Division train heading toward Austin. A record 800 mile trek from Columbus New Mexico to San Antonio was completed in seventeen days.
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Army
el Paso
San Antonio
Marfa
Fort Clark
Austin
Columbus
New Mexico
Farmer's wife halts German plan to blow Oissel bridge
In Normandy during the invasion Octavie Dalacourt alerted locals to approaching Germans. Gendarmes and territorials pursued three German cars carrying a ton of explosives, stopping the threat to Oissel bridge near Rouen. three gendarmes were killed in the raid.
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Paris
Octavie Dalacourt
Normandy
Gournay
Vanvais
Oisell
Rouen
Oissel Bridge
Found the Artist at the Smart Set Exhibit
Peterson a young embryo artist reveals himself as the creator of a picture amid a crowd of socialites. A woman adoring the work asks who dressed the model, prompting him to identify himself as the artist with delight at the prospect of social recognition.
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Smart Set
Peterson
Unemployment in Europe Shrinks Despite War Efforts
Reports from American consular officials in enemy capitals show a surprisingly low unemployment rate. About 80 percent of 49 000 establishments with 1 000 000 workers remain active, with women filling vacancies left by men at war. In France and Britain demand for labor remains high in munition and mining sectors, while German and British industries run at high capacity and wage growth continues.
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Washington
D. C
Germany
Great Britain
Music in the Churches at First Presbyterian and Central Christian
Frederick King the organist and Mrs. Roy B Lowe with Charles Cameron Bell sing in a morning service at First Presbyterian with duets solos and organ numbers including prelude postlude and offertory. Central Christian Church features Kirkpatrick a Harvard singer with a program of anthems and solos led by Kirkpatrick and soloist selections.
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First Presbyterian Church
Frederick King
Roy B. Lowe
Charles Cameron Bell
Mendelssohn
Lowe
Bell
Friml
Lynes
Thomas
Isy Eeesee
Oran Kirkpatrick
Harvard
Central Christian Church
Alli Taen
National Mission of Repentance and Hope Begins in England
A nationwide religious observance titled the National Mission of Repentance and Hope runs through year end with October 1 as its crown day. Archbishop of Canterbury to open at Westminster Abbey, aided by large placards showing Christ among factory towns and a cross insignia for the mission.
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London
England
Canterbury
Westminster Abbey
Society For the Propagation A Christian Knowledge
Christ
Red Cross
Mission
National Mission of Repentance
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Z. D. Bonner
Chas. Baumberger
MR. W. B. Pettus
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R. C. Woodward
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W. C. Quaiff
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