Record of Allied surprise tactics in WWI gains
A discussion of Allied and German use of surprise warfare led by Byng and Foch, detailing how mobile mass shock warfare broke trench stalemate from Galicia to Cambrai. It notes the shift to thinner lines, the role of manpower, and the looming impact of American entry on balance of forces.
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Byng
Nivelle
Foch
New York Post
Galicia
Romania
Russia
Isonzo
Cambrai
Ludendorff
Somme
Verdun
Izonzo
Bethink
Picardy
Armentieres
Aisne
Compiegne
Rheims
Marne Salient
Fech
Pollution of Streams in Pennsylvania
The Patriot notes the Susquehanna and Allegheny waterways suffer pollution similar to other rivers. It urges strong state laws, persistent inquiries to find culpable sources, and enforcement to protect public health, fishing, and boating. Science offers abatement methods, which must be adopted to preserve river ownership for all.
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Susquehanna
Harrisburg
Allegheny
Warren
Patriot
Pennsylvania
Bay
Front Page Rambles on War News and Gossip
A jumble of sensational headlines mocks war reports from Manchuria to Poland and mockery of public health advice. The piece parodies authorities and figures, noting Kaiser’s concessions and aPhiladelphia health note while joking about espionage and social trends of the era.
Doughboys Roll of Honor Elect 10 Do Their Deeds of Mercy
Two American society women, Mrs. Swift Fernald and Mrs. Helen Nicholson Crean, win praise from Major General Barnett for tending wounded Marines in France. They ran canteens at camps, then joined hospital wards near Verdun, dressing wounds, serving hot drinks, and providing books and writing material. Their work earned the title little marines and inspired bravest, most steadfast spirit among Marines. They plan to stay with the Marines they know, reopening their club canteen with the same regiment at the front.
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Fred J. Bollmeyher
I. N.S. Staf
Paris
General Barnett
United States Marine Corps
Swift Fernald
Louis F. Swift
Chicago
Helen Nicholson Crean
General Nicholson
Camp Meade
Barnett
United States
France
Chateau-Thierry
Fernald
Crean
American Fund
Verdun
Jack
Doughboys' Roll of Honor Receives Marine Honor
Mrs. Swift Fernald of Chicago and Mrs. Helen N. Crean of Fort Sheridan are praised by Major General Barnett of the U S Marine Corps for their wartime work. The message honors civilian support that boosts soldiers at the front.
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Helen N. Crean
Fort Sheridan
Barnett
U.S. Marine Corps
Marines Set Up Canteen Behind Cha teau-Thierry Front
As marines rushed to the Marne sector to halt the Hun near Cha teau Thierry they went with troops as far as allowed and established a club or canteen behind the lines. Wounded Americans rose, and they requested placement in a marine hospital. Thus they are known to the marines.
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Marne
Chateau-Thierry
Proclamation for World War I Draft Registration in Warren
A 1918 proclamation directed at residents of Warren Pennsylvania aged 21 and older who are not in military service to register on August 24 1918 between 7 am and 9 pm. It details in person and mail options and warns of penalties for failure to register with the local board in the old Library building signed Warren Pa August 1918.
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Warren
Pennsylvania
Congress
Kness
Hama
Flool Board
Marine Corps Insignia Honors For Two American Women
Mr Fernald and Mrs Crean, joined by Father John J Brady of New York City, receive Marine Corps insignia for their wartime service with marines. Major General Barnet commends their work aiding recruiting and caring for wounded, noting their letters, ongoing support, and plans to raise funds to expand the canteen stock.
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Fernald
Crean
John J Brady
New York City
United States Navy
Father Brady
Marne
Barnet
States
Marine Corps
America
Conquered at Last at Camp Kearney Monument Idea
An unknown genius at Camp Kearney earns a proposed nationwide monument for his actions. He was rumored to be a nandity boy assigned to onions for camp mess. A corporal discovers him inspecting Bermuda under gas protection with blithe defiance, declaring no punishment yet praising the grand idea and the counterwomen.
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Camp Kearney
America
Offider
Bermudas
Iis
History Repeats Steel at Chateau Thierry
German invaders are checked at Chateau Thierry in a reference to Napoleon’s 114th century maneuver. The article recalls how Napoleon struck at Diucher, defeated Prussian divisions and artillery, then pressed Blucher's main force, altering the campaign near Chateau Thierry.
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Chateau Thierry
Napoleon
Diucher
Paris
Blucher
Heayrisses
First Tennis in America Began in Nahant and Newport
Forty four years ago a Bostonian introduced tennis to America after visiting England. George Wright, father and former national title holder Bealt Wright, owned the records. He brought home racquets, balls, and a rules book and set up a Nahant court. Soon courts appeared at Newport and on Staten Island Cricket Club grounds.
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America
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Warren Evening Times
Warren County
TIMES
Pennsylvania Avenue
the Times Publishing CO. (Inc
B. E. Walker
EB. C. Lowrey
EK. W. Russell
T. B. Clawson
Lindenstein, Inc
East 18Th St
Bundey
United
Warren Borough
Alaska
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mexico
Panama Canal Zone
Hawaiiah
Philippine Islands
Canada
International Postal Union
Penn
Manchuria
Judge. Co
Poland
Philadelphia
Dr. Raunick
Wilhelm
Bilaelm
Doughboys
Everett True
Condo
Dat d. Warren
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