What One Hears on Battlefields Told by Soldier
Excerpted soldier’s account describes battlefield sounds from shells and bombs to rifle crackling and machine guns. Night in trenches brings digging, reliefs, and distant transport. the piece notes varied noises and the mix of terror and routine hearing in war zones.
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Pice
Willie
Saddest room in London crowds for war news
In Cockspur Street a small War Office casualties inquiry room gathers grieving families seeking news of sons and husbands. A desk official reads casualty lists while parents and siblings await word, some hopeful, most broken, as the front line memory persists.
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London
New Jersey
Cockspur Street
Cunard Steamship Company
Lusitania
War Office
Whitehall
France
Inquirer
Informa
Causes of unhappy marriages told by Judge Sabath
Chicago judge Sabath says lack of mutual understanding is the leading cause of unhappy marriages. He cites interference from relatives and near-rooms living as damaging, urges couples to marry after long acquaintance and to establish homes of their own. He notes moderation in drinking and warns against overindulgence.
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Chicago
Sabath
Court of Domestic Relations
New York
Oklahoma
Texas
Liverpool
Becker seeks chance for witnesses to recant in case appeal
Unprecedented move by Becker asks Governor Whitman to reconsider testimony that convicted him. Key witness Rose swore at trial and four associates Webb er Draney Walton Schepps Luben sought immunity and may testify for the state. Becker plans writ of error and federal appeal if denied. Rose seeks legal advice in Boston on a possible statement. Webber also reportedly conscience stricken and seeks to aid, despite counsel.
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Cine
Hondon
Jack” Rose
Becker
Rosenthal
Louis Draney Webber
New York
Manton
Federal Supreme Court
Rose
Boston
Webber
Prisoners of War Form Theatrical Company in Doeberitz
In the Doeberitz interment camp English prisoners form a theater group giving plays and vaudeville shows. Russian painters hold studios and display art, while cobblers among the Russians repair boots using salvaged leather. The piece laments the impact of joy riders on coffin makers.
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Berlin
Doeberitz
London Women Shoppers Exercise Reasonable Demands
London shoppers press for prompt service and home delivery. Authorities note immediate effect with parcel handling improved and store staff responding to requests. Customers advocate more time to collect orders and smoother execution of purchases.
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London
No One Piece Bathing Suits Scandal Says Censors Watch
Report notes California bans on one piece swimsuits for women drawn from beach incidents. Observers mention lifeguards and police reacting to exposed fashion. Suburban shops hire more young workers. households complain lightly. Regal Street observers witness fashionable youths carrying home daring attire amid peacetime decorum questions.
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California
Bataan
Regent Street
Picadilly
Dukes
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Joy Riders
Saint Paul
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Angel Food
Swan’ S. Down
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