Destruction of Notre Dame at Reims Called Greatest War Loss
London reports Ward Price of the Daily Mail details a March bombardment that set Notre Dame at Reims ablaze. The fire began between 4 and 5 pm Saturday as shells struck the city, destroying the cathedral’s roof, nave, transepts, and western towers, with scaffolding and surrounding buildings also burning. The piece notes the cathedral’s historic role, its Gothic grandeur, coronations, and the loss of priceless treasures and nearby structures in the destruction.
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London
At Reims
Robert de Courcy
Diam
German staff reports destruction of Louvain
Berlin prints an official German account claiming Louvain surrendered and was occupied, then describes a 24 hour street battle sparked by alleged Belgian resistance. It asserts civilians opened fire, priests were shot, and destruction followed as retaliation. It blames Belgian government for inciting violence and calls the events a treacherous, preplanned betrayal.
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Berlin
Ata
Lowvali
Louvain
Neuss
Market Place
Vortie
Antwerp
Nawon
Uhlans Ride to Death with Carefree Mien
Rotterdam dispatch describes German cavalry on the move in the Hufo bean war era. Malian war correspondent Lagi Marin notes Uhlans ride forward with grim resolve, eyes fixed on danger as they anticipate deadly clashes at every bush and heap of earth. The piece portrays their disciplined, unflinching bearing despite the fatal risks.
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Rotterdam
Mas Vblen
Lagi Marin
Tie
Rimeelf Agethet
Calely
Idaho farms and acreage figures dominate state article
Idaho agriculture figures show 60 807 farms covering 65 946 000 acres with 5 293 009 farmed acres and 2 778 000 improved acres. The average Idaho farm size is 172 acres. The piece also notes various regional news items including royal arch masons in Washington, a mining accident, fire prevention efforts, and railroad financials.
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Idaho
M. B. Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
Washington
Walla Walla
John C. Minton
Bellingham
John Greiner
Willow Creek
Tonopah
Edward Hill
Butte
A. Pers
Hill
den « Rio Grande Railroad
Salt Lake
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Wilton Wade
Hywel Davies
Willams BR. Fairley
Utal Construction Company
Mackay
Bonanza
Pet
Nev
State Supreme Court
Montane
Pokane
Francisco
Capitol
J. Hh Abbott
Walled Stakes
Wavy
Kw Calta
Grewalmansaw
Oregon
Oregon Shey Line
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Notre Dame
Reims
France
Philip I
Charles X
Orleans
Charles VII
St. Remy
Jovinus
Retme
Alan
Joan of Arc
Heime
Chardon VII
Bath
St Jacques
St. Jacques
Reluxe
Man Mare
Hotel de Ville
Arity Hall
Uhlans
Rose Winslow
Lucy Burns
Donia Stevens
Ruth Noyes
Anna McCue
Jane Pincus
Jessie Hardy Stubbs
Union For Woman Suffrage
Heaven
Boss McCnoss Stel Lisle Ay Pees
Eco Man Oe
Mra
Stubbs
Port
Cem Wambaal AE
Malises
Bruges
Kalser
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