Distorted War Message Warns German Readers
The Committee on Public Information releases a copy of President Wilson’s April 2 war message with suppressed passages bolded to show how the German press edited the text. The document denounces German submarine warfare and calls for democratic unity, warning of ongoing sacrifice as the United States readies for war.
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Committee On Public Information
Wilson
United States
Germany
Wolff Telegraph Bureau
President Wilson Calls Youth to Join Boys Working Reserve
President Wilson urges unemployed 16 to 21 year olds to join the United States Boys Working Reserve. In a Labor Department letter he says participation furthers productive study and strengthens the nation during the current crisis as brothers fight in the trenches and at sea.
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Wilson
United States Boys' Working Reserve
Labor Department
Drisis
United States
Department of Labor
University Functions and the Role of Students
George Bernard Shaw argues that universities should form men not boyish students and provide social training to become world citizens. He critiques overreliance on lectures and extension methods, urging educators who understand real responsibility to shape mature graduates.
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Aue
George Bernard Shaw
Growing a Character and Reputation in Crisis
The text contrasts character with reputation, arguing reputation is others perceptions while character is inner value shown in emergencies. It notes how reporting can skew virtue and urges self awareness about true worth revealed under severe testing.
Missed It Gentleman Fleeing Bombfire in London Hotel
An unnamed gentleman and his wife escaped a hotel after hearing bombs and gunfire in wartime London. Police questioned a constable as crowds dispersed hearing alarms and the crowd noted the rapid departure of sightseers amid fear of further danger.
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London Chronicle
All Ovens
Eight Die As Transport Finland Attacked By Submarine
Eight foes were lost when the transport Finland was torpedoed in English waters. Fateful explosion likely caused multiple drownings with one missing. Casualties include James W. Henry and others, while Porter Tillton is listed as missing. Navy officials released names and details from the casualty list.
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Washington
Finland
War and Navy Department
Transport Workers’ Battalion
James W. Henry
Seaman
Harrison
N.J
Newton
Servan
Cleveland
Lester Hickey
Chicago
Charles di. Maxwell
Concord
N. C
M. Cardoza
A Vanessa
Barber
W. F. Phillips
Walter
New Orleans
Jose Cuevas
Havana
Cuba
Porter Tillton
Naval Corps
Toccon
Russia Not Quit War Says Lansing Amid Headlines
Secretary of State Lansing rebutted reports claiming Russia quit the war. He called such statements unwarranted while Petrograd indicates Russia is worn out but not out, with Premier Kerensky insisting the war continues and noting Russia fought alone longer than England.
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Washington
Russia
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Keereburg
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Wusalf
Dingland
Tromier Cerenaky
Thant Itussia
Germans retreat on the Aisne front in France
German official bulletin reports withdrawals from the Chemindes Dames and Alpse sector along the Aisne front in France. The communication says German forces pulled back from hilly terrain on Thursday without enemy notice and was issued Friday.
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Berlin
Chemin-des-Dames
Alpse
France
U. S. to Rush Aid to Italy
Washington reports the United States will divert coal supplies and food intended for other destinations to 25 ships already turned over to the Italian government. The action aims to aid Italy's civil population and fighting forces amid the crisis.
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Washington
Italy
Tiplon
Itily
Resignation of Boston Symphony Conductor Muck
Dr. Kur Muck, longtime conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has resigned after criticism over his refusal to perform the Seur Spangler Banner at a recent concert. The announcement was made in Boston on a November date.
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Muck
Boston
Dr. Kur
Still Big Army Against Russ Washington
In November new withdrawals from Germany troops persisted while Allied forces held the Tessii frontline. Despite losses and harsh fighting, the big army parity remained, with Austrians and Bulgarians bolstering defense and Russian resistance continuing.
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Washington
Nov. d
Ithuwials
Germany
de Chee Wei
Austen, Purish
Bulgarden
Aishing
Helpless Husbands Spar Over Household Help
In lighthearted persona Mrs A Mrs B and Mrs O joke about husbands needing constant care. They tease that John Henry Ayeband and Tim require frequent assistance with sewing mending buttons and even burning socks, reflecting domestic humor from Cleveland Plate Deater.
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Mrs. A
Henry
Mrs. B
Tim
Clevelan Plata Deater
DODDS KIDNEY PILLS Ad Warns Of Kidney Trouble
A vintage advertisement urges quick action against kidney signs such as backache and dizziness. It touts DODDS KIDNEY PILLS as preventive treatment, claiming fast results and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, and warns against substitutes.
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Dodd
Bright
Ready for Hard Fighting Says Two in a Plat Bush Barter Shop
In a clipped exchange set in a rough barter shop two local men discuss fighting Japan. One voices belief that the Japanese are formidable and already mobilizing, reflecting wartime sentiment and urgency of impending conflict.
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Ie- Hon
Housekeepers Save Vast Food Loss by Rats Pest
An old appeal stresses enormous food waste from rats and pests. It cites annual destruction around $201,000,000 and promotes Stearns Paste as a cheap solution for homes. It also includes a nearby burglary dialogue snippet reflecting terrace crime.
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Dax
Stearns
Green's August Flower Remedy Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal panacea for constipation indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It claims to ease headaches palpitations and low spirits with a few doses and urges readers to ask their druggist. The copy notes bold presence in civilized countries and labels it a gentle laxative.
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Green
Inventor Seeks Burning Fluid for Stump Destruction
A Washington inventor advocates compressed burning fluid to set fire into bale stumps to destroy them. He argues dynamite is unsuitable and suggests the new method as a more effective, economical solution.
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Washington
Chester Tay Plans Large Steel Plait
Fragmentary text mentions Chester Tay and a large steel plait project. No clear date or full context available.
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Chester
Tay
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