Soldiers learn mining in 1400-foot underground Idaho mine
At the Morning mine in Mullan Idaho a 1400-foot underground classroom trains returning soldiers in lead zinc mining under the University of Idaho program begun by the school of mines. Lt Frank H Skeels directs hands on drift work with drills timbering blasting and ore handling while paid learning and pro rata supply costs accompany instruction
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Moscow
Idaho
Mullan
University of Idaho
School of Mines
University
Frank H. Skeels
United States Army Engineers
Army
Skeels
Coeur d'Alene
Wallace
F. A. Thomson
University School of Mines
Pon Pop of Motorcycles Threaten Shell Shock Patients
Authorities in several Central Western cities move to curb motorcycles and cars with open mufflers. They warn the loud pops mimic bursting shells and gunfire, aggravating shell shock victims and forcing some back to hospital care.
Sea Lion Pranks Down Cliffs Counters Rescue Bid
Police were summoned to Point Firmin near Los Angeles when a woman cried for help. A gale raged as rescuers arrived to find sea lions horsing around on the rocks, prompting laughter and a quick retreat to the station.
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Point Firmin, Cal
Los Angeles
Point Firmin
San Pedro
City brings water 96 miles to Winnipeg aqueduct
Winnipeg completes a eight foot diameter concrete conduit 96 miles long at a cost of 15 million dollars. The aqueduct delivers 85 million gallons daily from Shoal Lake into city mains, tunnels under the Red River and Whitemouth River, and required the city to build a 110 mile standard gauge railway along the line.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ferther
Shoal Lake
Lake of the Woods
Red River
Whitemouth
Women win admission to Naval Architects institute
London reports a 491 to 220 vote to admit British women as members of the Institution of Naval Architects on equal terms with men. Sir William Smith supported the motion, citing women joiners who built a destroyer, praised as a magnificent job. Sir Alfred Yarrow cited a boat reaching 38.6 knots, noting a young lady named Keary influenced its line design.
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London
Institution of Naval Architects
Institute
William Smith
Alfred Yarrow
Admiralty
Alfred
Keary
Aviator Captures Thief In Aerial Pursuit
Atlantic City air police dramatize pursuit as Deputy Richard Black seizes a fleeing car driven by Sheriff Perkins. Captain Horace Keane on an aerial beat intercepts the auto and parachutes a message to a ground officer guiding the arrest. Black is brought back to the grand stand after eleven minutes.
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Atlantic City
New York
Air Police
Richard Black
Alfred Perkins
Horace Keane
Keane
Capt. King
Black
Thankful to Police Highlights St Louis Arrest
Tony Evangelovic expressed gratitude to police after being arrested in St Louis on a concealed weapons charge. He reportedly intended using the revolver.
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St. Louis
Tony Evangelovic
Tony
Carrier Pigeons Aid Allied War Effort On Front Lines
A long World War I overview details carrier pigeons role across battles from the Marne to Verdun. It notes messenger success rates, notable rescues at U boat encounters, Verdun sorties, and rear defense links via birds and dogs aiding communications when wires failed.
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Paris
Ternes
Bartholdi
Channel
Alps
Adriatic Gulf
Marne
Marshal Joffre
The
Yser
Flanders
Ypres
Neuve Chapelle
Champagne
Verdun
Hindenburg
Arras
Soissons
Cantigny
Chateau-Thierry
Torcy
Bouresches
Belleau Wood
Conde-en- Brie
Buzancy
Jaulgonne
Fere-en-Tardenois
Bligne
Cierges
Villers-Argron
Fismes
Frapelle
Bazoches
Juvigny
St. Mihilel
Argonne Forest
Orkney Islands
Scotland
von Raun
Stein
Brecht
Aisne
Chateau de la Motte
Allemant
Malmaison Fort
Vaudesson
Mont Parnasse
Malmaison
Fort Vaux
Thiaumont
Froidterre
Red Cross Aids Exiled Greeks on Aegean Islands
American Red Cross workers, aided by six submarine chasers from the USN, operate across Mytilene Chios Samos and neighboring islands to assist 52 000 refugees from Asia Minor. About 20 000 refugees in Mytilene town and suburbs receive clothing while epidemics are combated and food remains scarce. Hospitals lack medicines and inflow of supplies continues.
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Athens
American Red Cross
United States Navy
Mytilene
Asia Minor
Red Cross
Aegean
Aegean Islands
Chios
Samos
Myttilene
Crios
Lemnos
Imbros
Tenedos
Samothrace
Oinousa
Ilcania
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United States
New York Harbor
Joan Campaigners
Mine
England
Bass Rock
Scotch
Flyer
Liege
Meuse
Antwerp
Rachel M’millan
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