Russia reforms appoint women judges and three magistrates
A Petrograd dispatch notes Russia speeds reforms in the judiciary under the new government. Women jurors are introduced and the peasant and police courts are reorganized. Three magistrates will replace the old single magistrate with the chairing official as peace judge. The law opens eligibility to both men and women with educational or legal experience, promoting broader participation in petty administration of justice.
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Russia
Pray Titan
Sheenow
Alexander 1
Ofiicer
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Pugley
Pra
Judgmnt
Fuclien
Peace Court
Patty Judse
Kipstis Henn
Petty Admintateacin
Movie stock sale progresses rapidly at Mt Vernon studio site
Mil Wadnesday reports over half the required stock subscribed for the Mt Vernon Feature Film company. Carlyle Sherrell coordinates directing plans while alterations in the McConnell building are prepared to transform it into a studio. Rev. G Rector Dye returns from a location trip with his wife and will preach at the Baptist church next.
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Wall William Mil
Atock
Mt Vernon
Mum
Carlyle Sherlel
Eve Gaged
McConnell
Ito
G. Rector Dye
Hia
Sunbury
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Baptist
Red Cross asks Knox county knitters for warm garments
Local Red Cross chapter asks volunteers to knit 400 sweaters 400 mufflers 400 scarves and 400 pairs of socks for France and Belgian refugees. The appeal cites 1 500 000 items to be produced in the United States for wartime relief and urges prompt action before winter.
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American Red Crow
J. J. O'Connor
Hod Crom
W. EB
Mex Cormick
Knox County
Relefly
Incur
France
United States
Republe
Atlante
Grason Murphy
McCormick
Murphy
Mayor questions deaf vendor in odd police court incident
In a brief Wednesday morning police court case, a man described as possibly Italian or Greek, who claimed to be deaf and dumb, sold pencils to aid his affliction. He produced a card reading 1861 to 1865 as his name and was sent to Columbus on the 10:18 train.
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Sheri Mosvholder
Sphinx
Chic Parker
Trojan
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Harker
Penelty
Columbus
Congress Ashbrook A Visitor Here During Recess
Congressmember William A. Ashbrook of Johnstown spent Wednesday in the city, using the recess to visit friends in his district. If the war revenue bill passes in conference, Ashbrook will be recalled to Washington to vote. A farm owner is wanted for silo equipment with state cash price and full details to C F Hush in Minneapolis. Mrs Le W Eddy will speak at Gump Sychar services Friday August 17 at 1 pm, inviting all Inex county W T U members and friends.
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Willam A. Ashbrook
Johnstown
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House
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Avlbrook
Washington
C. F. Hush
Minneapolia
Minn
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le W. Eddy
Gump Sychar
Inex County
Russian Women Fighters on Eastern Front Rise in Power
A wartime report describes Petrograd streets filled with girl soldiers drilling as 1,000 women prepare for front lines in Moscow and other cities. The Legion of Death members carry cyanide for capture and recount brutal charges against German troops, with commanders urging resilience and victory amidst shelling and heavy losses.
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Legion of Death
Petrograd
Moscow
Kley
Odessa
Kerensky
War Stance Reflected in Bohr and Borah Debate
The piece presents contrasting views on entering world conflict, citing Senator Borah’s antiwar stance and others supporting mobilization to defend rights and protect citizens. It frames the war as an American effort to safeguard democracy, deter aggression, and secure national security amid European turmoil.
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America
Euerope
Aviation Should Be Made a Wholly American Industry
Congressman Murray Hulbert argues for making aviation a wholly American industry. He lauds President Wilson for signing air legislation, noting it advances wartime and future peace time supremacy, and urges the United States to seize the opportunity to develop a dominant domestic aviation sector.
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Wilson
Prssel
House
Senate
United States
Nation's Resources Must Be Placed at Disposal of Government
A wartime message declares a preliminary stage of our war effort ended as troops reach France. It calls for mobilization of resources, a live army hero from home, redundancy of luxury, and sacrifice. Slacker at home condemned as cowardly in the face of the enemy. Patriotism must trump profit and extravagance for victory.
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Alreay
France
Hiome
Proper and Easy Way to Address Letters for Navy Sailors
Washington Aug 15 An Army Navy Department notice explains correct addressing of letters to sailors aboard ships. It cites John Avery Smith US South Carolina and care of postmaster New York City as examples, urging sender details to identify ship and enlistment data to ensure mail delivery.
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Munilor
United States Navy
Joan Avery Smith
South Caralloy
John Avery Smith
South Carolina
New York City
N.Y Tha
Milford Visitors Return After Two Week Visit
Milford residents returned home Tuesday after a two week visit and church services. Margaret Mitchell spent the day with her parents, Mr and Mrs Vorraionh Mitchell, and regular preaching services were held at ER Mirst Afford hired Sunday.
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Otte Cormak
Che
Nios Chapa
Margaret Mitchell
Made ‘Vorraionh Mitchel
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