Gompers Backs Swiss System For Universal Military Training
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, advocates a Swiss style universal system. He argues for comprehensive citizen training to prepare and defend the nation, urging a program that develops body and mind and strengthens patriotism across society. Married Through Window In Iton NY The window bride in war fever quarantine is wed as a substitute minister performs the ceremony.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Brewet
United Shite
Switzerland
Kivise
America
Iiton
N.Y
Silveria Hopkinson
Charles Moar
Geer
de Wylde
Herkimer
Twidegroom
New York Builds Four 110-Foot Submarine Chasers
British wavy type vessels and up to 110 foot submarine chasers are being built at Bristol for U S Navy use near New York. The four boats will have steel hulls and 19 crew, powered for 25 knots. Funded by Tod Payne Whitney Van derbilt and others, details on weapons withheld. Construction timelines target July or August amid naval planning.
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Payne Whitney
Harold Vanderbilt
Navy Department
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Bowie
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Marine Division
Home Defone League
Frederick JD. Underwood
Provident
Erie Railroad Company
Lin Yneht
Alice
Harry T Peterson
Underwood
Greater
Newspaperman Wagner’s Rise From One Cent Start
The text chronicles a news seller named Wagner who began with one cent at age eight, later owning a busy corner stand at Third Street. It notes his early buying a book, selling his corner to Meyer Schn, and his long career serving large and official customers during Pennypacker’s governorship era.
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Wagner
Meyer Swhn
Iuer Wagner
Pennypacker
Krombanihh
Citizen Secret Service Hale Volunteers Plan
A draft of a regional intelligence group proposes a citizen service to aid the government against anti American activity. Membership open to US citizens across California Oregon Washington Idaho Nevada Utah and Montana. Brigadier General B G Hunt leads the advisory board with ten western divisions and strict identity secrecy for members.
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Oregon
Washington
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Nevada
Utah
Montana
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California Vational Guard
Department
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Wentification Credeu
New York Quietly Dismantles Private Wireless Plants
As war is declared against Germany federal authorities order immediate dismantling of all private wireless stations in New York City. About 1,200 outlets are reported wired for clandestine use with many tied to spies and potential German agents. Police wrecking crews will remove any remaining equipment deemed unsafe or unauthorized.
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Lang
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Kes
Cat Rides Empty Keg Found by Redondo Bench Trio
Redondo Bench Cal Cartanren and George Fitch returned from a long trip with a large black cat found perched on an empty keg. The famished animal clung to the keg amid a rough journey, weathering a storm as wind whipped around. A leather collar bore the name Ctuntea, likely the cat's home.
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George Fitch
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