Evangelist Billy Sunday wealth and highway defense debate
A long wire service style piece discusses evangelist Billy Sunday’s finances and charity, noting gifts to the poor and two properties, then shifts to a heavy political essay arguing for national highway development for military mobility. It cites Major Fries and others on wartime road building and defense, and mentions legal cases and local government responses.
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Washington
Charles D. Drayton
Harmayne
Sorer
Pliny
Thaulen
Kranung Poblyarney
Aris
United States
Chile
le Loos
Lhw
Caonon
Pital
Alek
Sonundad
Garwang
Ruvalan Voland
Tba
Najar Amox A. Fries
Virginia
Mecotjuga
Paventae
Tehinant
Chickamauga
Fassa
Uie
Joma
Hihwaye
Arate
Csi
Pries
Denied Bicycle Youth Takes Own Life
May 18 Chicago report of Hobart Mace Wonwhi, 14, at 3200 West Conpreas aboot, who killed himself after being denied a bicycle. Neighbors sent him to the holier of 2 evetook. Dr John M MacDonald found the gas-filled room after a note was read aloud by a 10-year-old. The note urged his father to repast anyw in the message.
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WUOA
John
Cematun
Eaves
Bsie
Mtartha
Jawen K. O
Camune
WienuTurrado
Whitman
JMR
Janier O
Alt
Millstein
Lly
Stanley MiUatelo
Chum
Lieennlor
Wien
Pletire
Uorlon Ani
Thuy
Edward FL Jew
Polleauian Creadon
Greotion
Aviay
Auusciy
Nolyona
United States Army
Mutter
Grand Jury
Chicago
Hobart
Mace
Mona
Mather
George Henry
South Keeler Avenin
Evetook
John M. MacDonald
Tadeon
Dorie
MacDonald
Aindicon
Dollie
Ain Wife
Childran
Kim
Dr. MacDonald
Toner
Robert Rouds
Attarhay Eakin
Kimks Howe
Binoksiall
Old
Chichke
Ollan
Fragmented note with distressing lines and odd phrasing
Readable text conveys a troubled message including a plea and possible self harm reference. Mentions names and unclear details about a room and a twist fixture. Context is fragmentary and lacks clear events or dates.
Java Tea Trade Glasses Record Exports Amid Turbulent Year
Batavia reports Java tea exports reaching about 92 million half kilograms in the year, up from 66 million in 1914, with total export value near 14.72 million dollars. The island faces stiff competition in European and Eastern markets, while price levels stay elevated throughout the year.
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Batavia
Java
Life of a Defective Dention of Crime and Reform Idea
Industrial Indianapolis report discusses Edwin Le Garvin on penal reform and life for defectives. It weighs whether states should sterilize or confine certain offenders for life to protect society, amid debate on liberty and state custody in a wartime economy context. London commentary notes other allies may follow.
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United States
Wiel Ip
Tor
Targa
Uhar Snoney
Wwe
Indianapolis
Edwin le Garvin
Court of Novelil Avisions
New York City
Sontelbutin
London
Mngiend
Northwestern
Dow Justie
Boycott Declared by Berne Watch Trade Group
German wholesale dealers in the watchmaking and jewelry trades organize a boycott amid rising tensions as German manufacturers face opposition from allies. The action targets suppliers of finer watch components, signaling broader economic pressure.
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Berne
Schowrland
Germany
Jewish Refugees Come to America
Seattle, Washington reports a remarkable wave of Jewish refugees arriving from overseas. Many travel through Japan and Siberia, facing deportation orders but aided by Seattle Jewish Community and national Jewish relief networks.
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America
Seattle
Washington
Lodl
Sid Jowiah Young
Jowinn Wanile
Emldran
Nupalaw
Twe
Fin
Kobe
Thw
Garman
Lloyd's Register Shows UK Merchant Vessel Tonnage Rise
London May 13 according to Lloyd's Register there were 424 merchant vessels of 1 423 486 tons under construction in the United Kingdom on April This marks about 60 000 tons more than the prior quarter and 150 000 tons more than several months ago indicating a rising shipbuilding effort during wartime.
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London
Lloyd'n Register
United Kingdom
Turkish moves toward gold standard in upheaval
Constantinople outlines plan to adopt a gold standard with the monetary unit anchored to gold. Debts under the old regime remain payable from the balance of that standard. Government notes indicate a phased transition and new regulations for currency exchange.
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Constantinople
May
Turkey
Rte
Reestablishing Phone Lines Between Paris Departments
May 3 report from Paros notes wartime disruption has hindered Paris to provincial calls. The minister of commerce and posts with the minister of war plan to restore telephone communications between Paris and departments including Seine, Olmp, Mulum, and Poouine Votenus to revive business activity.
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Paros
Paris
Commence
Tam
Seine
Mulum
Poouine Votenus
Aeroplanes Headed for Buffalo Convention Show
May 13 Buffalo plans for the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mytle Shrine gathering July 11 12 and 13 expect 100000 visitors. Portland Oregons J P Stevens urges large delegations while Buffalo pledges 100000 for entertainment. California temple spends 71000 and Ontario Shriners invest 40000 for the Great Lakes water trip to Buffalo with a national air race feature. Negotiations seek to ease Canadian risk restrictions at Niagara to allow viewing by Shrine members.
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Ara Belie HiKdy
Myatle
Thin City
Umuwal
Pulnane Stevens
Potenthin
Portland
Mer
Paellie
Butalo Haw
California
Temple
Ontengo Shriners
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Wert Niagara
Seing Ho
Membs
Jar Traning
Fewer Jews in Verdicts Report From Petrograd
A mistray of justice review covers Russian courts from 1910 to 1918. Of about 36,000 indicted, 10,000 were acquitted. Convictions for political officials rose into 2008 before declining again. The piece notes shifting religious and ethnic patterns in convictions and annotations on political cases.
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Petrograd
Names Own Father in a Divorce Bill
A fragmented legal narrative shows a divorce dispute involving a man and his wife. The excerpt references a father-in-law, a lawyer, and talks of investigations, threats, and financial struggles. The syntax is garbled but centers on marital breakdown and legal maneuvers.
Tax on motor cars rises in wartime England
London reports show motor car taxes, long lower than American levels, have surged under wartime finance plans. The Chancellor of the Exchequer aims to curb car numbers by raising rates, hitting small cars hardest and risking reduced ownership among the middle class as war costs climb.
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London
Kingland
America
England
Telephones London May 12 War Retrenchment Threat
London reports reveal the wartime telephone system facing retrenchment as hundreds of thousands of subscribers keep contact. The government runs the network and confirms continued operation, though some equipment has been discontinued. The change affects tube subscribers accessing theater and telecommunication services amid gloomy trade conditions.
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London
Bas Neue
Lake Gorthals Panama Canal Narrative Fragment
Fragmentary text describes a location near Ga Jill north of the canal with references to water depth and a specific distance of about 620 feet. Names and some terms are garbled, yielding limited readable facts and an unclear event.
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Gajill
Theldont
Convictions Reported in Industrial Malpractice Case
Unclear fragments indicate a legal matter involving arrests and charges tied to a factory or industrial sector. The report references a case titled Sry vided and notes procedures, likely noting convictions or sentencing related to irregularities in industry.
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Lal Crimba
Renare
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