Blowing Up of Cruiser Tangles New York Harbor Mystery
The cruiser San Diego was destroyed off New York harbor on Friday amid unclear causes. No submarine activity was found and evidence does not prove a submarine attack. Some theories point to German agents or saboteurs along the waterfront, with sensational speculation about hidden conspiracies and dangers to coastal defenses.
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Musters
San Diego
New York Harbor
New York City
City
United States
Publicity Bureau Sparks New Industry in Orden
The Publicity Bureau of the WeBar club played a key role in clearing the way for a new industry in Orden, directing Globe Grain and Milling to begin construction. It secured funds and resolved fragmented land ownership across Wear Ogden, enabling the project to proceed and promising major grain business to boost the city's growth.
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T He Publicis Bureau
Webar Club
Orden
Globe Grain & Milling Company
Fides
Wear Ogden
United States
Oden
Usien
Making a virtue of an evil in wartime politics
The text decries a political platform that treats criticism of the administration as a virtue. It argues the stance aims to undermine war leadership, calling it a partisan ploy. It predicts bipartisan backlash and the neutralization of partisan leaders as the public supports the administration.
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Rhia
Thin County
America
A Week of Glory in Allied Offensive Rise
A week of turning momentum sees French American and British forces on the offensive in France after a period of perceived Allied weakness. General Foch’s faith in the allied army grows as American troops arrive, signaling a shift against German offensives and boosting morale despite continued losses.
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Sundeya
Leer
France
What the English Have Done in The War
A condensed analysis praising British wartime advances in aerial photography camouflage and aircraft design. It highlights British cameras revealing camouflage, new planes, and the broader shift to modern warfare marked by English industrial efforts and Lloyd George policy. The text claims English superiority in gun production and strategic war plans.
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Helplitas
Lloyd Crorge
Eng Vieh
Lloyd George
Ren
Real Offensive To Start Later In Allied Drive
War department officials said the major counter offensive against Germany would come later this year. Paris and Washington reports noted gains in the Aisne Marne sector with 17,000 prisoners and 60 guns captured and indicated American troops already fighting along a long front. Officials warned that unless Franco American forces halt the enemy soon, the foe could be driven back and large quantities of war materiel would be abandoned as the allied drive intensifies. The United States plans to extend the draft age as part of expanding the war effort and preparing for further blows on the western front.
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Washington
War Department
General March
Arene-Marne-Rheling
Franen-Asverlein
Aisne-Marne
Auc Ceus
Fach
Orloin
Paris
Berin
Daves
Armiles
Learon
Parks
Pershing
Solutons
Itnes
Baker
Alan
Dia
Cieneral Main
Thea
Cot Mander
Mahe
Ercot
Chemin Tes Dames
Marne
Xulement
Branco
Great Britain
United States
Congress
France
Quy
Leathin Horn
Marag
Metecen
Adda
Aisne
Wis
Cuticura Heals Itching Eczema Testimonial
A Seattle reader, Miss Elan of 271 S 2nd Ave, writes that Cuticura ointment and soap cured years of itching eczema after trying a sample and subsequent purchases. She urges daily use to prevent distressing skin conditions and mentions personal experience with the product from January 15, 1918.
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Roe
Miss EL
Elan
S.2nd Ave
Seattle
Wash
Fragmented War Diary Notes on Periscope Sighting and Evacuation
Survivors recount a dramatic encounter with an enemy periscope and an explosion that scattered crew members into the sea. The ship’s crew maintained discipline as boats were launched and vessels rescued men, who were later transported by land and water to safety, then moved toward York by automobile.
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Torwoods, Sr
Haeret
Witter
Mpm
Te Dan
Sault Bay
Megi
York
Red Cross Ban on Dice Amid War Ration Debate
Fragmented OCR reports a Red Cross ban affecting dice in New Orleans and surrounding areas. Text mentions Daly Aird, Mola Aird, and army cities, with unclear lines about contributions and plays, hinting at wartime restrictions and charity roles.
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Daly
Mola Aird
Rosa Bas
Slidston
Brangh
Believe It Saved My Life Tanlac Endorsement
Mrs. Aire Marty J. Howard of North Seattle credits Tanlac with curing long standing stomach, kidney and nerve troubles. She reports rapid weight gain, restored appetite, and relief from headaches, back pain, and insomnia after using Tanlac by Couper Medicine Co. Endorsements also note G I Wills and Couper Medicine Co on the bottles.
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Tanlic
Aire
Marty J. Howard
Weallake Avenue
Seattle
Howard
Annt
Bellevue Hasital
New York
Rie
Tankie
Alor
Tanlac
G. I. Wills
Couper
Tantac
Qeder
A. KR
Heeles
Registrants summoned for 1918 class physical examinations
A draft board notice lists registrants ordered to report for medical examinations. The names include Canrad James Wilson, William Spidel, Jacob Yauter Wertl, Robert Takeley, Kennedy C. Brectha, Carl S. Jordan, and many others, with multiple spellings and inferred roster notes.
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Mat Brown
Canrad James Wilson
Wiliam Spidel
Jucob Ya
Aten
Jann Hy Brown
If Charence J. Wright
Chie
Elmer J. Finds
Kelwand
Herbert Gordon Bark
Jian
Heo
Tay Ta Dudler
Amasie Helenes
Wong Gin Hee
Arthur J. Stansen
Ceri H. Jennings
Mugh & Anderson
Hom
Lesway
Maxell
Anes
White George St
Uneh
Bilverthosn
Byron
Wil
Joseph GO. Palex
Farry Marden
Leon Clauss
Albert Schouter
Alred BR. Williams
A Harnett
Havers
N.O
Ale
Teuton Servility Extraordinary At Exson Incident
A bizarre report describes an armed party disrupting a school event in Exson, claimed to be an extraordinary act of Teutonic servility. The attackers, wearing disguises, caused chaos and theft during a class, with authorities noting widespread confusion and questioning motives behind the incident.
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Exson
Stars of the 117 campaign and spring contenders noted
The piece reviews the projected lineup for Howland’s staff and the Sox, praising Glas Cleote and Schilienbueb as pitching standouts and Schalk and Jacobs for catching and batting. Risberg anchors the infield with Lisboth J Callins and Mars leading the outfield, while Murphy drives the offense as Prineton and others vie for reserve spots. In harness racing, Heir Reaner wins the first heat but loses the second, June Red claims the 2533 heat, and the circuit heads to Toledo for next week’s meeting.
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Paher
Jackson
Felsch
Williams
Uo Howland
Sox
Howland
Glas Cleote
Schilienbueb
Rankiny
St. Frisca
Lal Princeton
Mount Mack
Bieilt Starsir
Heir Reaner
Kite
Teaper
Red
Toledo
Pap Ger makes clean sweep at Grand Circuit meeting
Pap Ger, a veteran reinsman, swept the event at the Kalamazoo Grand Circuit meeting in Michigan. He won the freetrack trot event in a field headed by Hetr cad, leading the way in a strong performance across the races.
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Walamazoo
Mich
Iie
Lay
Ha Loral
Hetr
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