Rainbow Division Forms as Romantic Army in World War I
A wartime profile describes the Rainbow Division’s national composition led by Maj. Gen. William A. Mann. Troops from Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, California and more unite under the title Rainbow Division. The article traces unit makeup including infantry, artillery, engineers, medical and support sections with emphasis on its democratic, nationwide origin and planned combat role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givinlan
Unite States
Buins
Polar Intercel
Manca
Néates
District of Columbia
Texas
Louisiane
Penhayivania
Wisconsin
New York
Ohio
Aie Tama
Iowa
Dunois
Tidiana
Minnent
Maryland
South Capon
California
Missouri
Virginia
Noth Cerphon
Kansas
Tennessee
Minnkas
Oklahoon
New Jersey
Colorado
Oregon
Mehtuske
Mann
William A. Mann
Tims
Vilin
Columbus
M.A
Rainbow
Damon Army of Democracy
Tiviston
Dare Morly
Lousiana Cavalry
Thing
Sennaytvanin Infantry
Wistantin
New York Infantry
Obie
Meds
Battelton Sleand Corps
Trinp Ak
Chile Acquires Submarine Fleet In Transit Saga
Photographs show four submarines for Chilean navy near Cape Cod, bound for New London then Chile. Officials acknowledge U S shipyard construction for Chilean navy, with vessels to be built at Fore River shipyard near Boston and Charleston Navy yard involvement referenced in a murky report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Cont
New London
Chile
Klien
Sean Tae Corning
United States
Felsata Construction
Thafartor
Shivyarde
Greayat
London
Betti
Chaeleston Navy
When Not to Die Amatwht obituary note fades
An oblique garble reflecting a dull obituary notice in a historical newspaper. The text hints at funerary themes, fading fame, and the ritual surrounding death. It mentions columns, advertising, and the public gaze, with fragmented phrases about death and remembrance.
Famous sprinter to fly for Uncle Sam
A former Tennessee standout and holder of world sprint records is training for military service. The article notes he will pursue new marks with high speed, likely setting records as he trains in Illinois. The piece mentions potential involvement with aviation and cites early tests by Kaw Garbetes.
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Ave of
Thyarya
Yondey
Coality
Ted
Ant Entigtudte Aviation
French gunner Bouvet cleared of coward by army inquiry
In a wartime drama traced from September 1914 to August 194, Bouvet was condemned as a coward after a bombardment. A later investigation found Bouvet did not desert and cleared his name. The widow Madame Bourat received apologies from the Minister of War for the injustice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Fuyens Bourat
Belhleve
Bombardier Bouvet
Madame Bolrat
Borie Heedlaw
Bouvet
Baltel
Catward
Rowrst
Bouret
Wimlarsky
Dion
Enveret
Che Bouret
Dsuret
Paris
Boras Nant
Denntles
Ero Ton
Lie Whloffies
Patnievo
Omlcinus
Gramharder Buureé
Wwe
Bite
Amitte Wense
Mintater
Origin of Khaki and global adoption in 19th century
The article traces Khaki origins in India circa 1848 and its spread to global military use. It notes adoption by the British Indian Army, the influence on uniforms in military campaigns, and later use by various forces including in colonial and international contexts. It references the spread through continents and mentions the Spanish American War era as a historical anchor.
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Sie
Clery
Turnel
Torey
Tie Eloen
Tna
Gerauso
Tii
Whiskey Box as Pulpit in Scottish Church Service
The fragment describes a pulpit setup involving a whiskey box and a Scottish chaplain guiding a service. It notes antlers, a reconstruction of the pulpit area, and mentions worship leaders and attendees in a church setting.
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Whiskey Box AS
Pulpit
Mrs Vincent Astor to Be War Nurse
Mrs Vincent Astor wife of Ensign Vincent Astor has been aiding the American field in French waters. She left New York on June 25 with Miss Ethel Harriman to join her mother in law Mrs J Fort Astor in London. After training she hopes to become a nurse in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ethel J. B. Harriman
Borten Garriman
Juki Aetor
London
Nuestie
Aus
Avtar
Marriage Conspiracy Overboard In Atlantic Voyage
The shipboard tale recounts a British crew member revealing a plan to marry a Gravesend girl in Tyrdeocht Walland amid a muttered conspiracy aboard a vessel near Lopward bin Die. The bosun and crew faced interruptions, guard actions, and confused statements as passengers discussed intentions and loyalties during the voyage. The account blends chaotic testimony with shipboard routines as officials and witnesses describe the tense scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
England
Tyrdeocht
Walland
Drafted man writes off? all for it in unclear note
Fragmented text shows a drafted man declaring allegiance to something and mentioning pay, bonds, and a plan involving a ten at equal, with scattered phrases about eye and fallawn. The readable facts are sparse and unsettled, offering little coherent narrative or named entities.
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Unik
Alan
Ollie Fallawn
Ida Nor
Deren
Willy L
Equa
Mohammedans Guard Christian Shrines
Fragmented OCR narrates Muslim guards surrounding Christian holy sites. Mentions Jerusalem Bethlehem Nazareth and references to tensions between Muslim and Christian communities. Describes travel to Jerusalem and incidents around religious sites with garbled syntax.
Minister Says Atrocities Due To German Mind
A Brooklyn sermon by Dr Newell Dwight Hills asserts German brutality as moral consequence of German ideology. He cites war experiences, urges Americans to condemn cruelty, and portrays “the old German idea” as fueling atrocities. The address frames the war as a fight for peace and justice against German methods.
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Brooklyn
Drs Newell
Dwight Hillis
Eve Witnags
Hla
Amertom
France
Bel
Mercer
Lithia Childress
Germany
Snl
Belgium
Alento
Loernine
Leavitt Agenie
Jerally
Psport
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North Caroina
Lily Ammunition Rath
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Tenis
Utth Supply Tral
Sanlticy Cain
Dirst Am Bulance Company
Strand Amebulance Comming
Hentun
Edgar
Middleton
Wisedad
Gail Doue
Timez
Asker Hamel
Nat
Wregech
Aisng
Freeh
Opie
Pat
Ture
Pershing
Forte
Sep Ley Mall
Abbott Amdrazdres
Americ
CIA
Aimerigan
Volkins
Eutes
Deere
Lovely
Omar
Whitford
Grant Pershing
jfweWiol
Hla Nmler
Leen Teal
Nhl
Zinn
Carloong Magiaine
Uncle Sam
Meredith
Witter of
Ath
Ted! Meerditt
Caul
Kingsland
India
suneMiy
Frock
Ufchal Pesto
Bain Stowaun Vnill Toerpeta West Louie
ANN
Historie
Saota
Tyirkisle
Berne
Uroolk
Jervusalen
Toll
Qurro
Winn J
Palestine
Winler
Bethishem
Naxu
Roth
Constantinos
Dr. Hillis
Massachusetts
Adama Mase
Drisaiu
Uae
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