Belgians Describe Harsh Prison Camps in Germany
Three Belgian non-commissioned officers who escaped from a German camp allege that neutral commissions have been misled by German authorities about prisoner treatment. They contrast harsher conditions in Bergenhus and smaller camps with relatively better state in larger camps like Parchim, noting severe rules, brutal tasks, and chronic underfeeding. They claim food is scarce, medical care is minimal, and prisoners must pay for medicines, while rations vary from coffee and bread to meager soups and beetroot. Some officials allegedly justify conditions as necessary, and several Belgians have died from hunger.
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London
Germany
Igenhus
Copenhagen
Parchim
Bergenhus
Perrm
Els
White woman seeks annulment over alleged blood test race claim
Mrs. William N. Lytle, wife of a negro dentist, asks for divorce claiming a scientific blood test proves she is white. University experts dispute a blood test's ability to determine race, noting only differences between human and animal blood. The case could go to court as Mrs Lytle asserts race confirmed by her physician.
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San Francisco
William N. Lytle
Frederick P. Gay
University of California
Dr. Gay
Harvard
Lytle
Margaret Buckner
Dr. Lytle
Sweet Dreams Mosquito Remedy Claims Wide Acceptance
Advertisement for Sweet Dreams mosquitoes remedy asserts every drop is active for repelling mosquitoes. Claims nearly a million users and the product as the best remedy, with large bottles and ready for order through dealers. Sold everywhere.
Alma Richards Suspended by A A U Over Expenses
Alma Richards former Cornell high jumper faces suspension from the Amateur Athletic Union after requesting more expense money at a meet. He must file an itemized account of $59.50 spent, with hopes to clear the matter and compete for the Illinois Athletic Club of Chicago in the Central Association championships.
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Alma Richards
Cornell
Amateur Athletic Union
Grant
Richards
Illinois Athletic Club of Chicago
Insurance confidence and policy gains in tough times
Charles W. Scovel notes improved business mood and rising life insurance activity in the United States. He cites last year's $790,060,000 total premiums, growth in small endowment and industrial policies, and the psychological shift toward thrift as war and economic pressures encourage people to protect families and secure incomes.
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Charles W. Scovel
University of Pittsburgh
United Press
Pittsburgh
What the Y M L G A means to Mobile
F W Evans reports on Mobile Y M C A progress for year ending May 1 1915. Membership tops 1400 with growth in education and physical work. Bible study and services draw large attendance while the Boys department expands and waits list forms for locker rooms.
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Mobile Y. M. C. A
Mobile
A. C. Harte
Europe
WME CO Prr
Gmumngr
Cherah Twuneneses
Ees
WIR Bross Ccs
Viaip
Warren's First Woman Mayor Promises Reform
Mrs. A. R. Canfield, the seventy five year old mayoress of Warren, pledges to curb vice and speed, promote public dances and readings, and create a central entertainment hall. She defends herself against unfounded accusations and predicts a future Chicago with a woman mayor and superior municipal government.
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Waren
Ill
National Association
Illinois
A. R. Canfield
Warren
Chicago
Welsh Wins by Narrow Margin Over White in 10 Round Fight
James J. Corbett reports Kready Welsh lightweight champion narrowly defeats Charley White in Brighton Beach in a ten round bout. Welsh's cleverness and early lead give him the win despite White's late surge in rounds nine and ten.
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James J. Corbett
New York
Kready Welsh
Charley White
Chicago
Brighton Beach
White
Welsh
Tobey the Pasadena rooster earns citywide fame
In Pasadena on July 3 Tobey Carney a broad shouldered rooster with a mellow bass voice captivates locals who urge authorities to name him Official Bird of Pasadena. His daily routines include riding to the streetcar with John C. Carney, greeting neighbors, and observing street life as children play.
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Pasadena
Cal
Tobey Carney
Tobey
Toney
John C. Carney
Carney
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Boston
Bauer
Thomas E. Green
Chatsworth
Welch
Corbertt
Toby
Carey
Palm Beach
Kuppenheimer Kind
Kuppenheimer Spring
Kuppenheimer
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