British Waiters Bar All Alien Enemies in London Hotels
The piece reports British hospitality venues severing ties with alien workers as war sentiment rises. It describes hotels and restaurants replacing foreign staff with loyal locals or removing non-British voices, noting German and Austrian influences and the public display of patriotism in windows and staff ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Emhedi
Beon
Sss
London
England
Prince of Wales
French Guards Rejoin Corps After Harrowing Retreat
Paris reports Lt Bernard and Pvt Morand de Jourtrey of the MMGth infantry, previously separated with 300 men, battered through German lines from Aug 26, fighting through a wood and near forest road. They led a 80 man remnant to reach safety by Sept 30, amid hunger, fatigue, and repeated forays by enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bernard Aad
Morand de Jourtrey
Legion of A Or
Ffty-Eleig
Jiptein Blandin
Ahomi
Sealast
Blandin
Tie
Bernard
Ana Tess Wgordus
Rural delivery route to New Martinsville delayed
The rural delivery route from New Martinsville has been stalled as federal funds are exhausted. Representative Neely pressed the Post Office to establish it without a relay, but the department says it will be among the first routes when funds become available, likely in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repecias
Washington
D. Gy
New Mactinsville
Postof Nice Department
Neely
United States
Hew Aid Society Supports Indigent Artists in Paris
The Associated Press reports the American initiative aiding French artists through the Hew Aid Society and National French Relief Society. Donations come from Art associations and sympathizers as Belgian and French lines shift. Lieutenant Bernard and Private Morand de Jouffrey continue a last march toward German lines, unit exhausted yet steadfast, hoping relief or death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
National
French Relief Society
Fernard
Leu‘bant
de Jouffrey
Uiey Qd
Bernsard
Morand de Jouffrey
Armor at War in Nature's Kingdom
The article surveys beasts that defend themselves through armor and clever postures. Hedgehogs, porcupines, and armadillos rely on spines and plated hides to deter predators, while porcupines and hedgehogs can provoke or endure attacks. Tortoises and manis show hinged shields and double-armed defenses for protection.
Forest Fires Do Half Million Dollars In Pennsylvania Loss
Forest fires in Pennsylvania during the first eleven months of 1914 caused about 500000 in losses. Most damage occurred on private land with only a small share on state forestry reservations. 231486 acres burned overall, but 1049 acres on state lands. Commissioner Robert B Conklin notes the state area burn total is just under 1,000,000 acres.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State, Forestry, Commission
Robert 8. Conklin
Commissioner of Forestry
New Fire Truck Arrives for Clarksburg The Demo Visit
Philadelphia letter from 1914 describes a chrome steel combination hose and chemical truck en route to Clarksburg with an expert demonstrating engineer. It details frame safety, wheel strength, nickel drive parts, and Kanawha air pressure chemical system touted as superior to soda and acid. The firm James Boyd and Brother, inc. signs the note along with F. H. Stafford.
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Clarksburg
Philadelphia
Thomas’c. Boehm
Virginia Street
W- Va
Wong Chante
N& Thousand
Weharts
Kanawha Air Pressure Agatam
United States
James Boyd
Men of brains in city history
Clarksburg has long been noted for its prominent citizens. The piece lists congressmen judges and military men such as James Putnam, Charles S. Lewis, John J. Davis, Benjamin Harrison, Nathan Goff, and John W. Davie, highlighting their roles and ties to the region.
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Clarksburg
Hughes
Davisson
Tacine
Virginia
West Virginia
Clarksburge
Fidges
Cinciadare
George Roger Clarks
Vincents
George
Ion
Erate
Madison
Hhe
United States
Buckhennon River
Elk Creek
West Fork River
Jackson
James “Putdal
Congress
James’ Puldal
Belgian demands on American minister shock Brussels
Correspondents describe American minister as central to Belgian pleas amid war strain. The piece notes tears in Belgians’ eyes as they recount deaths and front-line hardships, while officials debate health and possible recall. Marquis de Bar and Spanish minister are named in connection with Washington contact.
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Brussels
Stand Tock
Wbim
Marquis de. Bar
Washington
Whitlock
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Walters” Union
Long Naor
Stormier
Promised Neely
HEW Aid Society
Ello Bos
Lota
Stevey
Sstourney Af
Meccano
Hastman
Nusbaum’s Book Store
Main Street
Court House
Tim
Afries
Manis
Brown’s
W. Main Street
Mr.Boehm
Germmans
Brits
Ears
Edward
Reading
Zoku S. Caries
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