German Big Business Backs Annexation and Iron For Future War
The memorial from the Association of German Manufacturers of Iron and Steel and the German Metallurgists urges forcible annexation of the French Briey and Longwy basins to secure Lorraine iron for future wars. It warns Germany’s ore reserves will dwindle in 40 to 60 years and stresses exploiting occupied territories as essential to national survival.
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TRS
Association of
Berlin
Mort
Der
Imperial Rm
Eriey
Ecor
Germany
Lorraine
Briey
Longwy
France
California Student Found Dead in Bay
The two weeks long search for UC Berkeley student McKinney Brock ended with his body found in the Oakland morgue. Passengers on the ferry Alameda spotted him off the Western Pacific pier near Oakland after he disappeared en route from San Francisco to Berkeley on a Key Route train.
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Oakland
McKinney Brock
University of California
Berkeley
San Franciso
Brock
Western Pacific
Alameda
Vast struggle shaping up on western front
A large conflict develops on the western front as forces mobilize for decisive action. Reports from Washington indicate mounting urgency and potential strategic shifts ahead of anticipated operations. Increased troop movements and allied coordinating efforts suggest a major phase is near.
Allied and German Forces Brace for Major West Front Push
The war department reports growing momentum on the western front with fresh German troops, expanding Allied fronts, and continued action near Toul and in Champagne. Gas warfare and frequent air incursions by German planes persist as American and French forces counter in Chemin des Dames and potential Verdun and Upper Alsace theaters.
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War Department
Allied War Council
Toul
Champagne
Chemin den Dames
Verdu
Almcets
Thiefs Take Work Clothes From Charles Allen’s Home
Charles Allen of 600 King Street reported his room was broken into Sunday and a collection of trousers overalls and boots disappeared. Police investigate motive and suspect details.
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Charles Allen
King St
Thieves Target Merchant Hotel on Yealer Way
Conrad Peteson reports theft at the Merchant hotel on Yealer way. A bank book and cash between 26 and 40 dollars were stolen on Sunday.
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Conrad Peteson
Merchant
Yealer Way
Bon Marche Bakery Hoovering for You War Time Bakes
The Bon Marche Bakery advertises war time baked goods and candies as a cost saver for families and a way to conserve sugar for the Allies. It touts sanitation in its Bakery and Candy Kitchen and urges readers to bring pennies to taste their wares.
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Bon Marche Bakery
Bon Marche
Ginghams 15c a Yard at The Bon Marche
Bargain ginghams 15 cents a yard offered for making house dresses and aprons. Dark colors, 82 inches wide, sold by the yard up to 10 yards on the lower main floor at The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Harrod's London Soldier Supplies Arrive via Bon Marche
Harrods London offers orders for full line soldier supplies with safe delivery to France. Sample kit and tuck boxes shown in Second Avenue window. New price lists available at Soldier Shop Lower Main Floor. Packages range from 1.00 to 5.00 dollars with postage included.
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Harrod’s
London
France
Second Avenue
Harrod's
Good Sensible Boudoir Caps at Bon Marche
Describes washable boudoir caps made of voile and marquisette with lace rib bon trims and contrasting embroidery. Available in pink blue or white. Located on the third floor of The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Styleplus Clothes for Men at The Bon Marche Seattle
Styleplus clothes for men priced at 21.00 and 25.00 are offered by Seattle agents in the clothing section on the upper main floor of The Bon Marche department store.
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Seattle
BON Marche
Japan May Act Promptly On Siberian Front If Peace Talks Move
Reports say Japanese officials warn action in Siberia is urgent due to danger from German prisoners and Bolshevik seizures. Supplies at Vladivostok valued around 50 million dollars may be protected. peace developments could shift plans as Allied moves press for a final general treaty.
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Siberia
Motono
Japan
Siberian
Russia
Germany
Vladivostok
America
Teuton
Austria
Wilson
Count Czernin
Congress
Hertling
Woman Auto Racer Killed in Stockton Track Crash
Nina Vitagliano an automobile racer died in a Stockton crash as her car overturned after a tire failure. Mechanician Curry Ruth Wightman and spectators were injured. Vitagliano wife of Stephen Torre of Los Angeles.
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Stockton
Cal
Nina Vitagiano
Curry
Jacquelin Mozzera
Mra G. Raffo
Tony Mueto
Nina Vitagliano
Stephen Torre
Los Angeles
Ruth Wightman
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Stan
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Bay
Washington
Coats
Children’s Union
Bolivia
Harrod
Ukraine
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Chicago
Henry M. Petrie
Joliet
Laura Hanson
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