SHIPS TO FLY OUR FLAG
War era policy aims to boost merchant marine with a 500 billion dollar shipbuilding program. By mid next year the plan seeks to add ten million tons of shipping capacity as 333 wooden ships and 226 steel ships are built. Construction accelerates to 10 vessels weekly, with 350 structures underway to support national economic and strategic goals.
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United Bates Ef
Sone
Ehip
Ponstruron
America
United States
Burning of Louvain Destruction by German Troops in 1914
An article recalls the August 1914 destruction of Louvain by German forces. It notes a visit by Hugh Gibson, then U.S. secretary, to witness the scene and quotes a German officer disparaging Belgians. It describes aims to punish Belgian acts and to create a desert, with promises of further vengeance and suppression.
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Louvain
Gibrsan
Hugh Gina
Denation Ir Brurvela
Evenit
Inn Magazine
Gibson
McIntyre's
Fragmentary Realist Rhetoric on Germany’s Legacy
An oblique passage reflects on agreement with a figure who claimed that people would come to witness Germany’s actions for generations. The speaker notes the other’s failure to align with the implied critique of those who bought into a narrative of conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
The Standard’s Stance on Paving Debated
A city administrator’s representative accuses The Standard of taking credit for paving while condemning parallels. The piece argues The Standard supported paving Washington Avenue south of Twenty eighth Street if costs were shared, criticizes opposition to Twenty eighth Street, and claims consistency against overburdening labor while urging civic improvement.
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Slandard
Caid
Baring
Paring
Washington Avenus
Twentyelahth Street
Moroni Bkova
Irleka
Lafollette Speech Raises War Support Call
A garbled transcript reports La Follette addressing the Senate on the war effort. The piece notes his weak stance and editorials opposing entry, while urging public unity with the government’s war aims and urging all elements to rally to victory defense.
Fragmentary note on suppression of an unnamed senator
A garbled fragment suggests a demand to hush a government figure, referencing suppression of distinctions and a request to restrain or control a senator’s status within the United States government. The text remains unclear and lacks concrete details.
New War Tax of United States Churches
The list notes services across multiple churches including First Methodist Episcopal First Presbyterian Embrey Danish Lutheran and First Baptist with times for Sunday school morning worship communion and meetings The piece also reports on the new wartime tax rates affecting high income individuals highlighting the broader context of war finance and public appeals. It mentions church leaders and locations around Monroe and Grant avenues plus references to religious society activities and weekly schedules.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Fourth Street
County Court House
Christhan
Qarver
Homer A. Belp
Seremon
Therm
Shield of Faith
Epworth
Benton
Thema
God
Ineharga
Lace
East Lake City
Jesus
Women’s Miccionary Society
Mraz W. al Addleton
Peery Apartments
Lafolletie Lending Service Kaiser Turbulent Text
Fragmentary Washington era clipping mentions Lafolleti lending service and Kaiser amid wartime strain. Senator from Arkansas voices concern about dedication to the nation, with references to Germany and forced labor. The piece reflects distress over wartime duties and social obligations.
LaFollette Defends Free Speech On War Powers Debate
Senators press for explicit war aims and congressional declaration to guide peace. The article notes Sen LaFollette arguing free speech and free press must be protected while questioning presidential power to define war aims. Washington reports Oct 6 on the credentials committee naming members to probe LaFollette speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pumerens
Ohio
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
LaFollette
Paul Speach
Walth
Montana
James
Kentucky
Dillingham
Vermont
New Mexico
Peru to Break With Germany Likely After Pact Vote
Lima notes indicate Peru plans a break with Germany as the cabinet resolves to audit charges after an almost unanimous vote by the chamber. A subcommittee meeting is set for Monday to discuss the matter further.
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Lima
Peru
P— Tre
Germany
Camaraas
Audia Caures
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Coma
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Horta
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Mies
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Congress
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Bern
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Praca
France
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Anitary
RUG ¢ Eccles Building
Rankin
Daste
Naisy
Vietrata
Rankin's
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Mary Fate
Imne
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KODAK
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