Splendid Fleet Departs New York for Atlantic War Game
Wellington May 18 The Atlantic test departs New York for the greatest naval war game in history. Admiral Pretester leads sixteen battleships with cruisers scouts destroyers and submarines defending against a theoretically larger attacking fleet of auxiliaries and transports. The exercise aims to test defense of the eastern seaboard from Cape May to Portland and includes a second force moving from the Azores toward New York with a large auxiliary fleet.
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Wellington
New York
Admiral Pretester
Laren
Cape Mitterad
Nastport
Warik
Hs Ceulrer
Murlaod
Ara
Newport
Azores
Annerbank
Ik Faye Omaber
Elnar
Howlon
Che Trang
Admiral Rewity
Norfolk Navy
Ayer Sant Francisco
Drives in a Nail and Pay a Penny to Help the Cause
Vienna on May 18 reports a revived old warrior custom where spectators pay to drive a nail into a knightly figure for the benefit of a cause. Guards run a booth offering a 25 cent entry to participate, with about 300,000 expected and a goal to teach 700,000.
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Vienna
Governor denounces pardons board over five executions
Arizona Governor condemns the Board of Pardons and Paroles for allowing five executions on May 24 calling it an orgy of death and an example of legalized murder while criticizing the new law shifting sole discretion to the board and the executive clemency process.
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Arizona
Ocvar Quintupis
Phoenkx
Ariz
Fant
Yeaterday
Pardons Au Paroles
Arizone
Fiuy
Spies Said to Infest Nation During Military Challenge
A fragmented report claims spies infested the nation during a military challenge. It notes alleged informants in public offices and the armed forces, with connections to foreign governments, and mentions a national convenor of a Spanish Azert uan War order.
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Naval
de Hestela
Puble
Loss Aboard Lusitania Attributed To Inadequate Protections
Inventor Hugo Maxim argues three protective measures could have saved lives on the Lusitania, including convoy escorts, torpedo nets, and self launching rafts. He claims England bears blame for failing to deploy such defenses, and cites Titanic and other ship losses to illustrate potential safeguards.
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Lusitania
Hudgon Maxim
Maxim
Urs
Mennvey
England
Germany
Tenger
Ives
Touraine
Skin Disease Cure Promises Relief with D D D
An advertisement touts D D D as a universal remedy for eczema and skin eruptions. It claims germs beneath the skin cause disease and that the prep washes them away for immediate relief. A full-size bottle is offered with a refund guarantee if it fails to cure.
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Tha mi
Elmple Wach
Wa & Son
Drogeiats
Germans Back President 8000 In Baltimore Address Note to Him
The German Catholic Union of Baltimore with 8000 members at its annual meeting pledges loyalty to President Wilson. The memorandum praises his judgment and purpose, expresses trust, and hopes God guides him, signed by haltintore and vicinity members.
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Baltimore
Twelve Players Report To Hanover Practice Thursday Morning
Manager Plank announced twelve players will report to Hanover for morning practice, while college men cannot play Earl games. The list includes pitchers Lower Hudolpt and Ganer, first baseman Cole, outfielders Kelly and Tremisery, infielders Moddlar Witcher Perry Reeder and Nat Oy, plus Bubt Allison and Blair.
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Tlayera Arvo Hlynmroceeny Traels
Hanover
Plank
Gettysburg Alu
Lower
Hudolpt
Ganer
Cole
Eutoher
Moddlar
Witcher
Perry
Reeder
Vevend
Tremisery
Nat Oy Aml
Bubt Allison
Blair
Marketing Run Highlights Circus Consumption in Lancaster Week
A fragmented report notes Harawn and Bailey circus activities in Lancaster, detailing large quantities of hay, nite, bran, vegetables, bedding, and food supplies. Figures include hundreds of loaves, gallons of milk, pounds of butter, fish, fruit, pies, and other rations, reflecting a bustling traveling show.
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Lancaster
Harawn & Bailey
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Property Near Tabler's Station
A barn on the farm of former Senator G. J. Faulkner and former Commissioner Jorge M. Bowers near Tabler's Station burned completely. Tenant Hatter Burrell, working nearby, could not save horses, hogs, hay, and equipment. three animals died and other livestock losses were incurred. Insurance coverage estimated at about 2,000 with hogs owned by the tenant not covered.
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Mehitaing
G. J. Faulkner
Jorge M. Bowers
Tabler
Hatter Burrell
Jesus
History Making War Story Promises New York Sunday Work Magazine
A fragment from a Great War feature hints at a major, yet undisclosed, historical piece to be printed in the New York Sunday Work’s Magazine May issue. The text is garbled and incomplete, mentioning a car purchase and a judge, with stray lines about eyes and economy versus stinginess.
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New York
Jmstuee
Hoffman Brothers
Five Brothers
Bia
Nat
Fragmentary notice from a hospital patient story
The Rev. Charles wall received treatment at the Precenick laspital after a hand wound. An abscess formed following removal of a foreign object, with the patient showing abstraction. The text includes garbled quotes about a new gown and a comment about the first of the month.
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Charles Wall
Kane
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Plastiligius, KR. D. Mek
MR. Maxim
Rome
D.D.D
Gopper Goil Gas
Pidsoes
Psst OS
SOS
Warrog
EN Pelds Solpse IG Wagerstown Light & Heat Company
Berek
Emmert
DWE
Ulliner
Garige
John Mertin
Smithehyre
Rexeulle
Rudy & Meredith
Reinewald III
J. C. Hoffmans Sons
Hagerstown, Md
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