Unwritten Law Cloak for Crime Sparks Debate in Britain
London debates over an unwritten law that would let soldiers plead a form of justification for capital crimes such as murder in cases of conjugal infidelity. The Manchester Guardian questions courts treating offenses by soldiers with indulgence, while critics warn private vengeance erodes social order and state authority.
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Ling
Baogland
Keap
Manchester
Maine Ciuardini
Remark on Judkins and a tip at a tuxedo shop
The fragment comments on a person named Judkins and a remark about his generosity or lack of a tip at a tuxedo shop. It suggests a humorous or critical street chatter tone without a clear event or date. Names and setting indicate a light local gossip item.
Italy Defends War Loans as Nation tightens Bonds
Italian Prime Minister Orlando denounces abstainers from the fifth war loan, stating refusal means the government will impose higher taxes. The loan has raised about 500,000, with loans and taxes funding Italy’s war, while Secretary Nitti stresses frank financial facts and pledges to honor debts. Americans in Italy have long supported loans, aiding roughly 4.08 billion dollars spent on army, navy, and related expenses.
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Roms
Orlando
Italy
Trafford
Mons
Maly
Treasury
England
United States
Jack Johnson's Mother Dies Poor in Chicago
Chicago March 18. Ternie Jenvns mother of Jack Johnson the famed pugilist died after a fall from grace. Once he rose to champion status she shared wealth buying gowns, jewels, an auto and a chauffeur. The home at 544 Wabash Avenue now carries a boarders sign as Johnson faced legal troubles and forfeiture, his career briefly lifting her fortunes before ruin.
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Ternie
Jenvns
Jick Johnson
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Thamaplon
Lagt Hleaht
Wabash Avenue
Jack
Champion
Honda
Liberty
Dearders
Johnson
Barcelona
Spain
United States
Johnsan
Utah Boys Mobilized for Farm Labor Drive
J W Watson federal labor director for Mah leads Utah effort to enlist boys ages 12 to 18 in a patriotic summer labor reserve for planting and harvesting. Registration runs during the week of May 14 to 21 through Atlantic schools and Utah Church schools under Francis Wickham and George Kirkham with local officials.
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Utah Agricaarad Volleae
Mah
Utah
Uti
Labor Army
He Han
Mitel
Moya
Cr. Hoya
Ade
Thrush Ue Atidte
Francss Wickham
Vocusanis Tender
Church of Tartuetday Saints
Advon
Gsear Kirkham
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Salt Taka
Oxden
Tien
Junin Working
Montana soldiers to be cared for in homes
Helena dispatch reports A C Stoughtonberg of Vitlen offers eight soldiers recuperation in his homes with comfortable quarters home cooking and use of a seven passenger automobile. Governor Stawart endorses the plan and urges adoption by other Montana residents with suitable homes.
Kaiser Hopes to Win in West
A Berlin Lokal Anzeiger excerpt quotes a March 17 message from Mini wevar Wittiai to the Tovigrantan council urging Field Marana von Tindenburs to claim a winter victory in the West. The note frames a campaign push and political maneuvering amid unspecified regional stakes.
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Amsterdam
Marana von Tindenburs
Mini Wevar Wittiai
Tovigrantan Ren Vincral Council
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
William Barnes Faces Charges in NY War Remark
William Barnes former New York Republican leader was taken to a police station after a club discussion left him facing charges for a remark deemed unpatriotic. He argued that “Uncle Sam” is impersonal and that avoidable alertness showed a lack of patriotism, prompting withdrawal of charges after police records review.
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York
Bla
William Barnes
New York State
Barnes
Sam
Albany
Alr Fing
Fox farming grows in Valdez Alaska market study
In Valdez Alaska Marcel 18 residents pursue fox farming as an emerging industry. Islanders lease government land for fox pens and Shelter is ideal at Prince William Sound. Foxes are bred from young stock, prices range from 50 to 250 dollars, and several herds already produce pelts with 1600 exports recorded in 1816.
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Valdez
Alaska
Marcel
Prince William Sound
Wear Islands
Cordova
W. C. T. U. Plans Camp Cottage For Wives
Spokane march report states the Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a cottage near Camp Lewis for visiting soldiers' wives. Local unions will donate cash or furniture to equip the facility, with a nominal lodging charge and homelike surroundings to be created.
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Spokane
Wash
Lewis
Welln Yemin
Hngs
Washington
U S Soldiers Leaving Paris Narrows Public Presence
Paris dispatch notes a marked decline in American troops visible in public, with uniforms scarce in streets and on the bay as funds for the transportation corps shift. Soldiers stationed in the city are being moved to northern France, reducing the number of armed personnel in Paris.
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Mmnch Ag
Nouthern
France
Italian Eager to Enter Fight
Italian youth Kalise Otl, identified as Monk, applied to the local draft exemption board for permission to join the U S Army. He stated a desire to fight and hoped to go to Fort Worth, Kansas, to enter the signal corps, but was told he must wait a few days before leaving.
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Kalise Otl
Che Tutinn
United States Army
Ubp
Fort
Heavenworts
Signal Corps
Meat Purchasers To Be Questioned By Senate Panel
Jasert Wotton, head of the Food Administration's meat department, and H Tanatiers, a meat purchaser, were notified to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee investigating meat rationing. They will answer charges that they favored certain vendors to influence prices and supply. The hearing, set for Wednesday, aims to examine allegations tied to the meat for the people program.
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Washington, Mareh
Jasert BP. Wotton
Ching
The
Food Administration
Amedt
H. Tanatiers
Food Admirarfion
Ues
United States Senate Agriculture Committee
MT Dorand Wall
Belgian Army In Fine Shape On Front In Flames
The Belgian army, praised by King Albert and the war minister Lieutenant Colonel O'Neil de Ceynick, has taken over a western front sector held by French at times, with improved organization and high morale after winter training. Belgians ready to respond with full strength when called.
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Associated Press
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Fronr
Albert
Coronel O'Neil de Ceynick
Bern Sifticull
Baseball games start an hour later in the American League
Chicago reports that American League games will begin at 4 p.m. this year, one hour later than prior seasons, with expectations of larger attendance. The note cites Mr Johnson reflecting on the shift and some public chatter about the change amid broader league adjustments.
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Chicago
Marc
Johnnson
Ry Geleer
Avel
London
The Whip Comes to Ogden’s Orpheum in Four Day Run
The Orpheum presents The Whip under manager Joseph Gass. A tale of blue blood and sport, it follows Nubert Brancaster’s pursuit of Diana Bev atly amid schemes by Barry Bartoris. A forged check weakens Brancaster, yet he prevails as Sartoris and his partner are captured. A dramatic wreck scene features the Saratoga express and a box car crash.
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Tate
Grandstand
Ogden
Orpheum Theater
Joseph Gass
Mim
Otd Ory
Nubert Brancaster
Diana Bevatly
Barry
Bartoris
Brancaster
Sartoris
The New Siet Whispers About Speaker Training Dish
In a fragmentary item, readers note a playful exchange about whether a man is training to become a speaker. A quirky line references him eating a dish of whale steak, adding a humorous tone to the snippet.
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