Quarrel Between Ferdinand and Kaiser Over War Ends
A repurposed gossip sketch recounts a heated clash between Ferdinand of Bulgaria and the Kaiser amid World War I, accusing allies of defeatism. The piece imagines tense exchanges over whether Germany is winning, Bulgarian needs, and Ferdinand’s refusal to send troops, hinting at potential future fallout.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Bad Nauheim
Kaiser
Germany
Western Front
Weighing Down the Bray in Army Mules
Native Missourians lament the French plan to remove a mule’s bray by a throat operation. The surgeons argue it quiets the animal, but locals recall how signal brays carry far and wide, affecting mule transport of troops and supplies.
Mules and Muffled Brays Ended War Alarm Tactics
A quirky war era piece recounts how French soldiers sought to silence the army mule’s bray as a military nuisance. An American sergeant tests methods from gas masks to a sandbag tail device, ending with the mule’s bray conquered by tail weight experiments.
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Missouri
Unavoidable Struggle After War From Economic View
A wartime debate on postwar burden and its global economic impact. The author argues Allied powers cannot control postwar outcomes, Germany faces astronomical debt, and Britain and the United States may not aid a former foe without self harm. The piece foresees years of economic strain after armistice.
Allies must shield economic ties after war
The war has linked allied economies through production and distribution, making future peace-time cooperation essential. Even if friendly, resources to aid a former enemy will be scarce, and Germany faces a likely post-war economic struggle with the allied world despite efforts to ease it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeret
United States
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Bulgaria’s Jekoff Warns on Constantinople Ambitions
In the Kam bana Bulgar publication General Jekoff, Bulgar forces commander, declares Bulgaria cares little for Gibraltar or sea dominance but is keen on who controls Constantinople. The piece casts Bulgaria as bloodthirsty and explains the risks of any moral alignment with Germany amid a broader war context.
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Bulgaria
Germany
Central
Europe
Jekoff
Gibraltar
Constantinople
Prizrem
Novaya
Bells in Hollyhock Singers and a Fatal Court House Line
A fragmentary lyric and ballad excerpt follows Will Warner's murder at the courthouse square. The verses depict a family’s history of tragedy, a mother's silent endurance, and a last line of vengeance or fate as the tale shifts from song to a fatal shooting.
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Will Warner
Court House
Today's Casualty List Remains Broad and Grim
The dispatch lists Killed in action 45, missing in action 108, wounded severely 99, died of accident and other causes 12, and died from wounds 13. It names numerous soldiers by name and home, spanning many states and cities, with totals reaching 33 047 casualties to date across actions, wounds, disease, and accidents.
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Allen D. Colt
Owensboro
George F. Airyer
Saginaw
Mich
Willie
Robbins
Lonoir
N.C
Nicoll Berinchis
Novo Besky
Russia
Samuet
Girado
Tiuto
Cal
Hartford
Philadelphia
Leyland
Clancy
Southampton
New York
Joseph Guerrient
Old Torge
James Harris
MceCol
Miss
Ivan J. Johnson
Chicago
Walter H. Niggel
Pittsburg
Leo & Kosak
Milwaukee
Ralph W. Robart
Arlington
Mass
Theodoro. Bennet McKinney
Sault Ste Marié
Thomas J. Cavanaugh
Maicomb
Kipp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Samuel J. Pitycharles
Phoenixville
Thomas G. Gondy
Phidelphia
Murray Helfant
Henry H. McKeown
Suterville
Gertram J. Mahan
Frank Michele
la Crosse
Wis
Bert C. Miller
Coluea
William J. Myers
Daniel J. Olsen
Kenmare
N. Th
James Rows
Three Rivers
Frederick Behnetder
Grafton
N. D
Alberi Kh
Sharp
Pallmont
Nay
Walter
V. Skelton
East Orange
Paul T. Stockdale
Waynetown
Inc
Gilbert Daniel Stockwell
Detroit
Willian Feesmire
Yonkers
N. Y
George Tsechrintels
Lowell
Tranit Ware
Nyassa
Ore
William J. Willams
Eighty Four
Samuel Ackerman
Warren
H.I
Oren Barnhart
Carmichaela
Marth E. Bedmonds
Buffalo Center
Iowa
Julius Buck
Napa
Jeremiah J. Calan
Cambridge
Thomas P. Caster
Duluth
Minn
Thomas D Pavia
Lewis Tileo
South Weare
Ray
Mond Rogers
Pemberton
John Sa
Washington Parks
Reno Schmit
Hortonville
Harry Re Schumaker
Nlesvine
Joseph’ Sahozal
Edward Vann
Mont
Nelson
List of fallen soldiers and in action crew names
Morning list names 41,50 in action and dead, listing sergeants privates lieutenants and others with last places of residence and origins. The memorial notes include Harvey Ringer and several men died of wounds or disease, with places such as Paola Kansas Auburn Ireland and Salt Lake City.
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Harvey C. Ringer
Paola
Kan
Joseph “J. Bernat
Brooklyn
Lalt
Jim
Blason
Abilene
Louis Henry Simons
Oregon
Svengon
Drive program begins for Nueces Liberty Loan drive
Corpus Christi Texas September 21 County Sales Manager Edward H H Ailes announces the opening of the fourth Liberty Loan campaign in Nueces county with a patriotic open air meeting in Artesian Park. Volunteers will interview residents to recruit attendees for a mass meeting on Sunday September 2 and each community will pledge a quota toward the county total.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Edward HH. Ailes
Liberty Ioan
Nueces County
Artesian Park
Ready for new king in Finland preparations begin
Busy preparations are under way in Finland for the coronation of the German king. Helsingfors palace is being renovated and the Tali estate near the capital will be bought as a summer seat. The king is expected to open the Landtag in October.
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Iy Bassett Digby
San Antonilo
The Majestic and Royal Theaters Offer New Programs
The Majestic to close its engagement with tonight’s performance praised by patrons. Eleanor Cuéhran is a favorite among entertainers. The program includes On the Bridal Path and From Virginia among others. Royal Theater continues vaudeville with Alexander Brothers Evelyn and others headlining. A Pair of Cupids stars Bushman and Bayne. Princess Theater shows Six Little Wives with high class comedy and a large chorus. The Light Within features Madame Petrova in the top photoplay.
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Majestic
Bill
Affos
Eleanor
Cuéhran
Snger
Steveri
Jack Princeton
Muriel ‘Hudson
Davy Jones
Alexander O'Neill
Sexton
Jennie Middleton
Svengali
Peacock Alley
Royal ‘Theater
Serings
Alexander Brothers
Evelyn
Moore
Rose
Alexander
Xylopho
Princess
Boyle’ Woolfolk
Princess Theater
Snch
Lake Hose
Madame Petrova
Grand Ends Kaisers Picture Run as Last Showings
The Grand Theater to close Kaiser film To Hell With the Kaiser today as its chief attraction. The war picture features thrilling scenes and high production quality with a strong cast. Tomorrow The Great Love by David W Griffith starts a weeklong run at the Grand. Gov Tickett decree nudges North Carolina towns to toll bells daily at 7 pm for allied victory, a practice Governor Bickett joins during a tennis break in Raleigh.
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the Grand
David W. Griffith
Raleigh
N. C
Carolina
New Orleans ‘Times Picayune
Thomas W. Tickett
Bickett
Angelus
A Humorous Patchwork of Remarks and Local Quips
A collage of wry observations and putative quotes details everyday oddities and social foibles. It riffs on debt neutrality food waste and office ambition while joking about gas powered Sundays streetcar etiquette and ice cream indulgence.
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Wright
Ruey Bartlett Stevens
The
Boston Transcript
Jeff
Ned
Lis
Warner
Corpernala
Joseph Brazeau
Providence
Johny J. Curtis
Joseph H. Huegle
Terry
Alois A. Heap
Milwalker
James B. Jensen
Scofield
Utah
Arthur Johnson
Oswego
Frank P. Inneers
St. Peter
Casimly Tt. Rabick
Privatesareness
Rachman
Centerville
David Wort Garber
Knoxville
Reendini Desinds
Cehnont Deo Santo
Noah LF
Eno
Superior
Charins Nl
Fall River
Mars
Robert Mack
N. Morton G. Gilbert
Miles Mott
Marl Ts
Graves Llying Aton
Monts
Albert Hankergon
Westby
Russell 5
Harmon
Berkeley
Henrik Letinus
Grand
Win
Tube
George II
McQueste
Cinetanatt
Rante
Maloinpsa
Nortiy Grandcupids
Wie
Ringala Mantuene
Mojjio
George Mauritz
Athous
Theophil A. Memie
Lebanon
Miles Mladen
Gary
And
Stontalaw Narvezewaki
Baltimeore
Anton Owwerus
Mailang Harbor
Lester Parichurat
Linden
Antonio Porta
Aptos
Ants Harvey
BELL
Fy.campbell
Fred L. Johnson
Farmington
Gorvorals
Harry C. Frey
New CW
TatAse Aa” Leonard
Flushing
Geoni ‘Mellightner York
Paul 'T. Losscher
West Hartford
Connecticut
George
E. Biarshall
Stannibal
Bonee Iic
John
H. S
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AL “Love
Lowryville
Erivates
Janes
Benjamin Allen
Spokane
Wash
Charles “L.ayers
Parkersboro
West Virginia
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Bentley
Fitzgerald
Bigler
College Point
N.Y
Joseph
Hongord
Thomas ‘Brady
Sacramento
James “Brown
Sand Point
Idaho
Joseph Burnell
Patrick WJ. Coyne
Lawrent
Roy Crader
Craig
Colo
Nicola * Defelice
Rodegarearico Vogsia
Italy
James P. Donovak
New Brighton
N. X
Nueces
County
Finland
Royal
Dies
Ge Se SF
Food” Administration
Pershing
General Pershing
Hindenburg
Katy
Ting
Ake SE
Marihuana Gazette
Texas
Marihuans Gazetti
HiltIe
Marihuana
Linteck
Ite
Cobb Webb
Twans University
Maude Mae Tozey
O'Brien Maw College
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