Hospital units to ship as advance guard to France
New York report details 26 base hospital units organized nationwide under Col. Jefferson R. Kean for the American Red Cross. Units include 70 nurses 25 doctors and about 150 civilians each with 500 bed capacity. First mobilized Presbyterian and Lakeside units prepare for France amid selection refusals and civilian staffing push.
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Mary Dewhurst
New York Tribune
New York
United States
Europe
France
America
United States Medical Reserve Corps
Army
Jefferson R. Kean
American Red Cross
Massachusetts General Hospital
Seaboard
San Francisco
Kean
Red Cross
Medical Reserve Corps
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Lakeside Hospital
George W. Crile
Presbyterian
George E. Brewer
Britling
Washington
Clara Barton
AIDS IN RECRUITING PRIVATE WHALEN TOP RECRUITER
The article notes Private Thomas J. Whalen of Hoboken as the most profitable recruiter for the First Reserve Engineer regiment. He joined last Wednesday and brought in another recruit Thursday, then repeated the feat Friday and Saturday. His wife and seven year old daughter visited on Tuesday, the girl marching in khaki with a ribbon and a banner urging others to join the Engineers.
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Thomas J. Whalen
Hoboken
Spring geyserlike well near Afton in Wyoming
A. C. McCain reports a strange geyserlike spring seven miles from Afton Wyoming. The clear cold water returns in 20 minute cycles, furnishing about half Swift Creek's flow and contributing to past mill failures. Settlers once used Swift Creek to power a mill. water turn caused wheels to run idle in alternating 20 minute periods.
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Laramie
Wyo
Wyoming
A. C. McCain
Afton
Swift Creek
McCain
Returning Deserters Leniently Treated
Boston Mass. Soldiers who deserted before the war’s start surrendered in large numbers to the military authorities. Maj. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards said leniency would be shown and, absent civil crimes, they would be tried by courts without power to award dishonorable discharge. Local commanders are urged to clemency when the deserter shows genuine repentance.
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Boston
Mass
Department of the Northwest
Clarence R. Edwards
Hungarians Wear Turned Suits To Save Costs
In Budapest the right pocket outwardly shows a coat has been turned to look new, a patriotic trend as many cannot afford new suits. Tailors refuse new orders, offering to turn old suits for 10 to 15 dollars, while ready-made prices rise to about 90 dollars cash in advance.
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Budapest
Hungary
River Navigation Boom Afoot On Mississippi Venture
Memphis business circles report a $2,500,000 capital stock company being formed to develop Mississippi River navigation. Additional corporations with the same goal are expected soon as river traffic grows due to railroad congestion. Experts say vast tonnage could move by water from New Orleans to St Paul and along the Ohio and Missouri river tributaries.
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Memphis, Tenn
Mississippi River
New Orleans
St. Paul
Mississippi
Ohio River
Missouri River
Man Named Sharne shoots rival over marriage dispute
Flint Michigan report says Boga Sharne allegedly fled with Fred Sharne's wife prompting a fatal shot. The shooter says the revolver used was a wedding present from the victim. The two men are not related.
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Flint, Mich
Boga Sharne
Fred Sharne
South Bend
Ind
Despondent Traveler Shoots Self Over Hiccups
Ray E. Garvey a Milwaukee traveling man despondent over spasms of hiccoughs shot and killed himself in an undertaking establishment in Sioux City. He died at the scene leaving no note.
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Sioux City
Hiccoughs
Ray E. Garvey
Milwaukee
Smith Family Dominates 1917 Major League Roster
The Smith family again leads major league representation as the 1917 pennant race begins. George Smith joins the Giants after fame at Columbia, Sherrod Smith pitches for Brooklyn, Jimmy Smyth shares his team but different spelling, and J Carlyle Smith remains at third with the Boston Braves. Elmer Smith starts for Washington and Popboy Smith pitches for Cleveland, as the Brown family fades from prominence.
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Smith
Smiths
Joneses
George Smith
Columbia
Giants
Brooklyn
Sherrod
Jimmy Smyth
Jack Smith
Fred Smith
Miller Huggins
Cardinals
J. Carlyle Smith
Boston Braves
Elmer Smith
Washington
Popboy” Smith
Cleveland
Brown
Dubuc Predicted as Salt Lake's Big Winner
Ed Spencer, veteran of the minor leagues and Pacific Coast circuit, proclaims Jean Dubuc will be a standout for Salt Lake this season. He notes Dubuc's slow ball will confound Pacific Coast hitters in the rare Salt Lake air, and predicts strong hitting including a batting average above .300.
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Ed Spencer
Tiger
Jean
Pacific
Jean Dubuc
Salt Lake
Dubuc
Sible
Baseball musing mix of trades and tales across leagues
A collage of baseball notes highlights trades losses and comments from 1920s era fans. References include Slim Caldwell and Ray Caldwell amid pennant talk, Merkle and Giants, Merkle's cash price reportedly 13000, plus remarks on Davis Dropping, Cobb and Cravath praise, and umpire introductions.
Mack Seeks Consistent Pitching for Athletics
Connie Mack expressed confidence in his rejuvenated Athletics, stressing the need for good pitching and steady mound work. He highlighted players capable of multiple roles and noted reliance on Bush, Meyers, Johnson and Noyes to anchor the staff.
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Connie Mack
Mack
Bush
Meyers
Johnson
Noyes
Why Lee Fohl Kept Wambsganss as Cleveland's Second Baseman
Cleveland manager Lee Fohl explains he resisted calls to replace Bill Wambsganss after erratic play. He cites a known moment when Wambsganss fielded a tough ball from Connie Mack's Healy, proving his potential as a dependable second baseman and his ability to handle easy plays.
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Lee Fohl
Cleveland Indians
Bill
Wamby
War and baseball collide in public debate
A New York Tribune discussion weighs how actual war would affect baseball interest in the United States. Proponents argue war news would eclipse sports, while opponents note people seek diversion during gloom and anxiety. The piece notes wartime seasons like Toronto and Montreal remaining strong and asserts sport remains a lighter, enduring part of life.
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New York Tribune
Toronto
Montreal
Canada
Failing Interest in West Baseball Shows Promise for West Teams
Western major league clubs have lagged in championships but early reports suggest a surge of competitiveness. Chicago claims the pennant in the American League while Detroit Cleveland and St. Louis look strong for top finishes. National League meanwhile faces a tougher outlook with Pirates Cubs and Cardinals in a rebuilding phase.
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Seaboard
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Pirates
Cubs
Alleghenies
McKechnie Acknowledges Picked by Youths and Patience
The article portrays Bill McKechnie as good natured amid competition on big league teams, noting his long career with several clubs including the Reds. He reflects that players rise or fall by chance and form, welcomes young rivals, and says he will root for any kid who overtakes him.
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Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Bill
Sporting News
Loyalty of Athletes and National Service
Bob Thayer comments from the Washington Times on athlete loyalty during wartime. He notes that France Britain Italy Australia and Canada supplied large numbers of athletes while the United States has yet to enlist prominent baseball players boxers golfers tennis players or even a pinochle expert, claiming true loyalty will show only when such figures join.
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France
Great Britain
Italy
Australia
Canada
United States
Bob Thayer
Washington Times
Fans, Jennings Protest Drilling of Balk Teams in Cities
Hughey Jennings voices discontent that Detroit and Cleveland fans do not value the drilling of balk teams in their cities. He calls the venture a serious business for the clubs and not a joke, countering fan attitudes.
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Hughey Jennings
Detroit
Cleveland
Four Weeks in Hospital and a Home Cure
Mrs. W. C. Brown of Cleveland describes long chronic pain in her lower organs and fainting spells. After a four week hospital stay she started Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at a friend's suggestion and reports significant relief, urging others to try the remedy.
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Mrs. Brown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cleveland
Ohio
Mrs
W. C. Brown
12Th St
Watson Coleman Books Free High Quality References
In Washington D C an offer from N A Minneapolis provided free books and references with prominent names cited as best results and high esteem. The notice mentions a publication number 23 1917 and implies availability of material through the organization.
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Watson E.coleman
Wash- Patington
D.C
Quietest Man We Know Turns Out To Be Dead
A mill discussion in Boulton sought the quietest man among workers. A minder finally named Bill Kite, who had not spoken to the judge in nearly twenty years, revealing he is dead. The room reacted with astonishment at the paradox of quietness in death.
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Philippines
Presbyterian
Sydney Burnap
Boulton
Neaw
Jack
Bill Kite
London
I’m eating my peck o’ trouble says Mrs Skewer
Mrs Skewer and Mrs Dobbs discuss Eliza wanting to leave home and pursue the stage not service or factory, amid wartime worries. The overheard conversation captures domestic tension and a flirtation with show business as a humorous digression from daily strain.
Puzzle Quips as Waitress Teases Johnson
A light page note features a playful exchange where a waitress asks tea or coffee while Johnson playfully dodges by saying, Dont tell me let me guess. The snippet captures a casual scene of social banter in a cafe setting.
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Johnson
Illinois hunting clubs may raise crops on estates
Rural Illinois clubs plan to grow food crops on their estates this year to support local wildlife habitats and provide forage for game, reflecting a shift toward self sustaining land use by hunting organizations across the state.
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Illinois
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