Tuscania Dead List Names Victims and Homes
First complete roster of Tuscania transport victims with home addresses across many states and cities. The list includes Luther B. Eder of Broadus Texas, George V. Zimmerman of New Rochelle New York, James L. Pierce of Creswell Oregon, and dozens more from Milwaukee to Seattle, Oklahoma to California, highlighting widespread civilian casualties.
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Washington
Herman
T. W
Fred W
Bacens Neb
Eder
Luther B
Broadus
Tex
Own
William
Sand Spring
Berts
Lewis
Nachirdoches
Casper
Orvel N
Milwaukee
Wis
Everett H
Siloam Springs
O. Poo Nan
William R
Metamora
C. Page
Henry H
Saratoga
West
Clayton B
Baxter Spring
Texas
Tuttle, Terry
Elgin
Ore
Walter L
Pert
Ishort
Clarence W
Willsboro
Ark
Charles E
Rothschilds
Is Morin
William P
Portland
Jenkins
Clyde C
Coalinga
Calhurst
Raymond
Pocasset
Okla
Lewton
Theodore E
Forest Grove
Besner
Herbert C. J
Saginaw
Mich
Weeks
Bert O
Modesto
Cal
Speidl
Henry ‘S
East Ninety- Fourth Street
New York City
Renton
North Bend
Wash
Wagner
Julius
Stamford
Conn
William L
Cotton
van Licari
Aj.fio
Eureka
Stevens
Percy A
Stephens
Bend
Wright
William W
Bismarck
Cook
Marcus B
Como
Mont
Biork
George "Nelson
Helena
Johnson
John C
Big Falls
Minn
ST. Clair
Thomas B
Junction
Collins
Arthur W
Appleby
Lankenad
Theodore
San Francisco
Cheshier
Ohn W
Lucas
Clover
Gerald K
Hopewell
Bruno
Frank
Talley
Milton
Union City
Tenn
Burkey
Edwin R
Bermidji
Weigand
Philip
Baltimore
Wilson
Curtis W
Salem
Allen
Fred K
Ada
James
Manuel
Maul
Hawaii
Anderson
Homer
Llewelyn
Cumberland
Fiawley
James P
Neenah
Matthews
Bellingham
Riggs
Samuel P
Crocker
Norman G
Center
Agren
Peter A
Jewell
Byrne
Jack J
Butte
Rudolph
Fred A
RAPP
Sherman
New York
Rhoads
Jesse M
Halbert
Lebron
Capt
Leo P
Guthrie
Price
James A
Boise City
Tomlins
George W
el Reno
White
Ethan
Arnett
Smith
Oscar L
Winters
Barnes
Burna
Edgar C
Raneger
Moreno
Merus
George
Pears Gall
Thompson
Tulla B
Madill
Whittington
Leonard
Lightall
Philip Kilburn
Syracuse
WN. Y. Wilson
W. E
Canton
Trobridge
Daniel W
Strawn
Pledger
Fletcher
Odell
Norman
Oksla
Vickers
Bickers
Harry
Potomac
Tllaakko
John A
Astoria
Calabrese
Nocco
Mount Lola Wash
M’coy
Ora L
el Monte
One Ager
Stanley R
Dayton, Jo
Houston
Elmer A
Held
Stanley L
Knights
Maxstruck
Joseph G
N. Y. Hili
Martin C
Columbus
Wimberly
Tex Lowrey
Otto Cnot
Short
Nathan B. Stephens
Sloss
John
Lochwinnoch
Scotland
Murray
Riley F
Eugene
Bates
Henry G
Baker
Abboni
Anthony
Detroit
Hartblock
Winston A
Rapidas
Alvin NM
Markesan
Sbradley
Claud
Swaty
Crow
Jennings
Samuel Gompers Calls Labor to Stand by Government
Washington and New York dispatches report a sea carpenter strike in U S shipyards crippling wartime shipbuilding. Samuel Gompers urges labor to support the government amid threats of government intervention and possible labor drafts. Union leaders demand wage increases as talks on wartime labor relations move toward a twelve member board.
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Samuel Gompers
Washington
United States
Hurley
Shipping Board
William L. Hutcheson
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Organized Labor of
The
W. L. Hutcheson
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Eastern
Hutcheson
New York
United States Shipping Board
Marine Woodworkers’ Union
Staten Island Yards
Supreme director of operations created for U S Army
The War Department announced a reorganization of the general staff into five divisions and the appointment of a permanent director of operations to oversee all army branches. Brig. Gen. H Jervey currently acts in this capacity, with Gen Goethals directing storage and war traffic priorities and embarkation in the United States.
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Washington
War Department
General Staff
H. Jervey
Goethals
United States
U. S. Ends Heatless Day After Short Suspension
Fuel Administrator Garfield suspended the Monday heatless day order but kept a path to revive it if needed. The coal distribution priority order and railroad embargoes by Director General McAdoo will continue in effect.
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Washington
Garfield
Direcor General McAdoo
Peace Talk Boosts Bonds on Stock Exchange
Peace talks provided a boost to Liberty bonds on the New York Stock Exchange with all three issues showing unusual strength, reversing recent law records and fueling market activity.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Americans Killed in Action Names Listed
Ottawa Ont Feb 18 The latest casualty list includes Americans killed in action W H Earles of South Bellingham Washington and T Stewart of Polson Montana.
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Ottawa
Ont
W. H. Earles
South Bellingham
Wash. T
J. Stewart
Polson
Mont
Lloyd George Sees No Basis for Peace Talks in Czernin Address
London, Feb 14. In the Commons Premier Lloyd George rejected Czernins claim of potential peace terms, insisting allied war aims stand and that central powers show no proof of willingness to agree to just terms. He cited Germanys Russia policy as evidence no annexation pledge exists.
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London
Count Czernin
Wilson
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Congress
Liloyd-George
Trades Union
Supreme War Council
Count von Hertling
Death of Capt Vernon Castle in Fort Worth War Flight
Capt Vernon Castle of the British Royal Flying Corps was killed near Fort Worth after swerving to avoid a cadet, ending a nine month period of combat over the German lines. He and Lord Wellesley had arrived in Fort Worth last October. The body was sent to New York under military escort. Mrs Castle is prostrated by the loss.
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Benbrook Field
New York
Vernon Castle
Castles
Crippled Cars Block Rails Delays Hit Freight Traffic
Thousands of crippled freight cars left unrepaired by railroads clogged tracks and worsened car shortages and congestion, a Washington report notes. The winter backlog stems from ongoing neglect of maintenance and repair across the network.
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Washington
American Ship in Collision at Atlantic Port
An American passenger steamship, returning after departing on Thursday, sustained a large hole above its starboard waterline amidships after a collision with an unknown steamer. No further details on injuries or destination were provided.
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Atlantic
Hays to Lead G. O. P. National Committee
Will Hays of Sullivan Indiana named chairman of the Republican national committee after acclamation. Fred W Upham of Chicago elected treasurer by 34 to 12. Col Edwin P Thayer in Indiana chosen sergeant at arms. James B Reynolds reelected secretary. Hays accepted chairmanship in a telegram from Indianapolis.
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Fred W. Upham
Chicago
Col. E. P. Thayer
St. Louis
Will H. Hays
Sullivan
Ind
Republican National Committee
National Party
Edwin P. Thayer
Indiana
William Stone
Baltimore
Thayer
Stone
James B. Reynolds
Hays
John T. Adams
Iowa
King
Connecticut
Indianapolis
Government to Probe Hog Island Contracts for Misuse
President Wilson directed Attorney General Gregory to investigate Hog Island shipyard contracts and possible criminal misuse of federal funds. The probe, in cooperation with Shipping Board Chairman Hurley, involves about 42 million dollars and scrutiny of American International Corp led by Frank A. Vanderlip.
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Washington
Wilson
Gregory
Hog Island
Senate Commerce Committee
Hurley
Shipping Board
American International Corporation
Frank A. Vanderlip
Lenroot
Rep
Wisconsin
American International
U S Gunners Aid French In Major Champagne Offensive
American artillery backed the French assault in Champagne on Wednesday. Six hours of intense preparation preceded a 1500 meter front infantry push at 4 15. An airplane observer signaled success and U S gunners switched to encircling barrage. French troops advanced and captured 150 German prisoners.
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Champagne
U S Ship Sinks Submarine in Mediterranean Action
An American steamship arriving at an Atlantic port reports sinking a German submarine in the Mediterranean on January 18 after a running fight. The steamer was not hit. On the return voyage two submarines attacked. one submerged when rammed, and a gun crew repelled another from the stern.
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Atlantic
Mediterranean
Bolo Pasha Sentenced to Death for Treason
Paris court martial convicts Bolo Pasha of treason after a 15 minute deliberation. Co defendants Darius Porchere and Filippo Cavallinie receive three years and death respectively. Captain Mornet repeatedly calls for the death sentence.
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Paris
Bolo Pasha
Bolo
Darius Porchere
Filippo Cavallinie
Italy
Mornet
Explosion on Utah Kills Officer in Atlantic Port
An explosion on the battleship Utah in an Atlantic port left one officer dead and several sailors seriously injured. Lieutenant Commander Robert O. Baush died at the Norfolk naval hospital of a compound skull fracture. no further details were provided.
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Atlantic
Utah
Washington
Robert O. Baush
Naval Hospital
Norfolk
Navy Department
Fire at Grey Nuns Home Kills 75 Babies in Montreal
A fire in a wing of the Grey Nuns' home on Guy Street in Montreal on Thursday night killed 75 babies. The large convalescent soldiers' home housed many stretcher cases, but adults were evacuated without fatalities though several wounded men were seriously hurt.
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Montreal
Grey Nuns
Guy Street
Harris Quits FTC to Run for Georgia Senate Seat
Chairman Harris of the Federal Trade Commission resigned to the President on Tuesday and intends to run for the Georgia senate seat against Senator Hardwick.
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Washington
Harris
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Georgia
Senate
Hardwick
Increases Set for Major League Baseball Park Admissions
New York February 16. A conference of American and National League club owners decided to raise admission charges for the coming baseball season at major league parks across the United States.
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New York
United States
Ameritean
Senate Confirms War Aids
The Senate confirmed Benedict Crowell of Cleveland as assistant secretary of war Howard B Coffin of Michigan as chairman of the aircraft board and Richard Howe as a member of the aircraft board, in Washington on February 16.
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Senate
Washington
Benedict Crowell
Cleveland
Howard B. Coffin
Michigan
Aircraft Board
Richard Howe
Arsenal Commandant Burr Relieved to Washington Post
Rock Island February 18 Colonel Burr commandant at the Rock Island arsenal has been relieved and transferred to the office of the chief of ordnance in Washington where he will assume larger responsibilities.
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Rock Island
Burr
Rock Island Arsenal
Washington
Ban on Grain for Malting Issued by Food Administration
Washington February 18 1918 purchase of barley or other grains for malting is forbidden by the food administration until regulations are issued to govern maltsters purchases and grain holding.
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Washington
Food Administration
Senator Sorghum Reflects on Speech Use
In a brief exchange, Senator Sorghum answers that his speeches helped some people and notes that many printed copies were repurposed as fuel.
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Senator Sorghum
Tremendous Value for 15 Cents Pathfinder Offer
Washington readers are offered 13 weeks of the Pathfinder for 15 cents. The weekly magazine promises clear impartial news, illustrated features, and nonpartisan reporting from the nation’s capital. Send 15 cents to 17 Douglas St., Washington, D. C.
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Washington
D. C
The
Pathfinder
Douglas St
Washington, D. C
Adv
Not Promised But Performed, Fatherly Advice
A father tells his son that a bright future means little without action. The core counsel emphasizes turning potential into real deeds rather than mere promises. The dialogue highlights discipline and execution as true measures of character.
Dagger in the Back Promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a daily backache cure. It claims national Dutch endorsement, direct import from Haarlem labs, and guarantees relief with money back if ineffective. Sold by druggists in sealed boxes. insist on the Gold Medal name.
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Schiffmann
Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Srante
Adv
Best catch in town engaged sparks social mourning talk
The town buzzes that its most eligible bachelor is engaged. Society circles hint at understated mourning among the belles as plans and expectations shift with the new match.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Internal Cure
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood circulation remedy for catarrh, claiming local applications fail to reach the disease. Describes internal ingredients, tonics, and blood purifiers with Druggists selling at 75 cents and testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Polly Peach Seeks Policewoman Post in Witty Ad
A playful notice notes Polly Peach applying for a policewoman position. The quip suggests she would arrest attention if nothing else, reflecting light hearted local chatter about local job hopes.
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Polly
Polly Peach
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Ad Seeks Health Aid
An old advertisement urges readers to use Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach for clean healthy living. The copy reflects late 19th to early 20th century patent medicine style.
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Dr Pierce
Ady
No, He Owes Me Debts Yet Him a Christmas Gift
A terse exchange hints at lingering debts and a skipped repayment. One speaker recalls gifting a Christmas present and receiving only thanks, implying unresolved financial obligations between the parties.
Experimental Question Desk Fails to Answer
A new question department reports it does not function as intended. Staff note the system won t provide responses or usable output. The issue appears to hinder problem solving and may require technical review.
Nature’s herb cure Garfield Tea urged as sensible alternative
The advisory promotes Garfield Tea as a natural remedy over drug cathartics, framing it as a prudent, gentler option for cleansing. It emphasizes safer, herbal relief without harsh chemicals.
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Garfield
Willing to Be Wise On Climate Change Opinions
A quote themed piece contrasts adaptability and wisdom in adjusting beliefs about climate. It links open mindedness to progress, suggesting thoughtfulness and willingness to revise views as conditions evolve.
California Pencils Dominate Production Share
A fragment notes a large percentage of pencils being made in California amid scattered terms and unclear context. The sentence mentions incense and a garbled phrase but no distinct events, dates, or organizations are identified.
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California
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