War's golden age as Cardiffs loan swells to vast sum
Cardiff subscriptions to the British war loan reach over 15 million dollars, with an average of 70 dollars per person in the city. The wartime boom is linked to Cardiff's prewar export strength, rising ship values, and wealth among workers and merchants, including the jewel and department store sectors showing rapid gains.
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Cardiff
Wales
Alos
New York
Carol Kee
Jewel E
Lave Times
Dig Up Bandit Loot Hidden in Three Treasures
Jan Gays and others pursue a buried Oklahoma treasure linked to a Denver man visiting his parents. A bandit tale says Charley Swatya hid money in three places before dying, with directions left to a man named Swath. The report notes local interest and a call to readers to follow up in the Evening Current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Gays
Okiahoma
Colitis
Tid M. Swain
Denver
Andl Mire Thomann
Olli
Duarte Treasire Bevern
Scout
Arthur J. Balfour Heads British Commission With U S Chiefs
The report profiles Arthur J. Balfour as a veteran French journalist and statesman, noting his long career in labor law, parliament, and journalism. It mentions his role in government, his 1914 Russia mission with President Poincaré, and his wartime cabinet status. Also referenced is Vice Admiral Chocheprat as dean of French vice admirals and his high naval rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chocheprat
Independent Socialist Party
Painleve
Hinaud
Milferent
Clemenceau
Chamber of Ie
Navy recruiting drive urged by Mrs George Dewey widow
Washington reports a national campaign to boost Navy and Marine Corps enlistments led by the Navy League's women's section under Mrs George Dewey widow of the admiral. The appeal targets all able men without dependents to join and notes recognition and rapid promotion for meritorious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Fleet
Washington
Navy and
Marine Corps
Woman's Section
Navy League
George Dewey
Admntant
Notary Office Sworn In Despite Current Turbulence
A tense routine at the current office sees the notary present as officials address ongoing turmoil. The session proceeds with formalities, affirming attestations and record integrity amid disputes and reorganizations.
Ashes on Lake Bottom Spark Unsettling Lake Mystery
Ban Late Oblape club reports ash like sediment at the lake bottom that confuses water clarity and stirs talk of volcanic activity. Scientists from the state university may study the phenomenon while anglers report no bites on opening day as disturbances rouse concern among local fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Cal
State University
Vassar Girls to Train for Service Programs
At a Vassar College Students Association meeting, the spring program was altered from weekend festivities to a strict voluntary curriculum. Students will receive training in wireless telegraphy, library work, Red Cross, automobile mechanics and operation, and stenography. Military drill and hoop dances were dropped, as were other events, to redirect time and funds to instruction and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepare
X. x
Vassar College Students’ Association
Hair Cuts Boosted Price Protest Across State
A movement led by the Haldenberg Club of America protests barber price hikes from 25 to 85 cents, filing a remonstrance with Hartford state barbers' commission. George Woodruff heads the protesters with John Rodemeyer and Lewtone of Winsted among the organizers. Contested vows and marriages appear in unrelated notes about Otto J. Wankle, an Austrian, and Adon Fi. Jewett, with a Wisconsin connection.
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America
State
Barbers’ Commission
Hartford
Haldbend Club
Phalans
George Woodruff
John Rodemeyer
and Lewtone of
Promias
Valparaiso
Ind
Adon Fi. Jewett
Otto J. Wankle
Vincen
Wankle
Bargain world pen counter lala and trade lament
A garbled plea echoes about trade and liberty with unclear names. The passage mentions justice and peace, asks what can be done, and references Amelia Josephine Burr of the Viah tantes in a fragmented historical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lala
Merchania
the Mart
cAmelia Josephine Burr
The
Viah Tantes
UAPARESE ARMY TO HOLD SHAM BATTLE OF SOMME
New York reports a Japanese mock battle planned for November near Lake Hiwa in Shiga prefecture near Kioto. Kant and West News HQ will be in Hikone. German and Allied methods from the Somme will guide operations with ground recon by staff officers. Airplanes and aircraft will participate for the first time in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Japan
Lake Hwa
Shiga Prefecture
Kioto
Kant and West News
Hikone
Lord
Dolla
Wan
Somme
Lake
Hiwa
Remiti
France
The
Marne
New U Boat Destroyer For U S Navy By July
Wilmington reports a new U boat destroyer, a fast torpedo craft built for Alfred J. du Pont, expected to be completed early July and turned over to the government. Built by Herreshoff at Bristol, R I, it measures 110 feet in length with a 15 foot beam and four and a half foot draft. Capable of 27 miles per hour, it uses two high pressure steam generators delivering about 1,500 horsepower and a fuel supply enough for a 1,200 mile cruise at 15 knots or 650 miles at full speed.
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Wilmington
Det
Alfred J. du Pont
Herreshoffx
Bristol
Man Dies By Self Destruction After Fear of Cancer
John Shortall, a 64 year old man in Owens Valley near Es mining property, reportedly prepared his own funeral and then shot himself after fearing a lip growth was cancer following surgery. The incident occurred between Renton and Mocisne, with the death classified as instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gancor
Cal
John Shortall
Bimerit
Owens Valley
Ee Copper
Mocisne
Renton
Laws
Hair wig plan for girl sparks local inquiry
Hamilton, visiting from another city, said he planned to return home to cut and fade his own hair into a wig for his young daughter after growing it out on a California ranch. Authorities questioned him about the alleged canine of the flowing jaw before confirming and releasing him.
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Hamilton
Hale
Max P. Plaber
California
Ldale
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Uncle Sam
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Preae Aw
Peoples Mercantile
Vassar Girls
Baldic Fire
Ram
Shwl
Atrome
Cnmafen
Femrteam
Christian & CO
Sham
Europe
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