Trotzky Accuses Germany and Japan of Plotting Over Russia
A London dispatch reports Leon Trotzky claiming Germany and Japan plan to divide Russia. The piece questions the likelihood while noting autocratic tendencies in both nations and praising the Britain Japan alliance as a prudent strategic move without endorsing the Bolshevik regime.
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Leon Trotzky
Japan
Germany
Russia
Trotzky
Lenine
Bette
John Bull
Turkey
Vernon Castle remembered for courage and artistry
The speaker reflects on Vernon Castle once praised for dance fame and film glamour. He abandons show business to fight for farmers, proving a heroic heart underneath a seven dollar shirt. The speaker mourns Castle with crape upon his coop.
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Vernon Castle
Farmer Boys
National Weakness Invites Aggressors Says Writer
The author contends that Germany is a danger while Japan has not yet reached comparable degeneration, arguing that defenses are too weak and leave the country exposed to any raiding force seeking advantage.
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Sia
Germany
Japan
Harry McCall Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
Political announcement states Harry McCall will seek the Republican nomination for county treasurer of Washington County at the June primaries. Voters are asked for favorable consideration.
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Washington County
Harry McCall
Republican Primary Ticket Hopeful for Washington County Treasurer
J H W Squire announces his political bid for county treasurer on the Republican ticket in the June primary, pending voters in Washington county. Beodts W G Robertson endorses Robertson as a candidate in the same race and urges voter support.
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Washington County
Beodts
W. G. Robertson
Candidate for Washington County Board of Supervisors Unexpired Term
Juêthis W. Cc Hotle announces candidacy for the unexpired term of Mr Stevens as a member of the Washington County Board of Supervisors. He seeks the support of Republican voters in the county.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
Stevens
Juéthis W. Cc
Hotle
Dunlap Seeks State Senate Nomination in Washington Henry
O H Dunlap announces candidacy for the state senate in Washington Henry county district. He seeks Republican voter support at the June primaries.
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W. H. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
Representative Candidate Looms in Twenty Third District
Ron Representativ e declares candidacy for the Republican ticket at the June primaries subject to voter will in the twenty third representative district. Hugh H McClaery, editor.
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Twenty-Third
Hugh HH. McClaery
Dodging a Million Brings Mabel Normand Back to Film
Goldwyn mystery drama Dodging a Million stars Mabel Normand in a thriller of love and thrills. Edgar Selwyn and A M Kennedy wrote the screenplay, crafted to showcase Normand’s range, with Madee Kennedy also featured. Fox Theatre screens the picture on Thursday, promising a genuine sensation for returning audiences.
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Mabel Normand
Goldwyn Pictures
Edgar Selwyn
Madee Kennedy
A. M. Kennedy
Miss Norman
Fox
Normand
Demand Soars for Dogwood In United States
Shuttle factories and other manufacturing plants consume more than seven and a half million feet of dogwood annually across the country.
Over the Top and the British Army in War’s Early Days
An American in Empey recounts enlisting in Britain’s army after the Lusitania sinking. He describes front lines, trenches, and dangers, plus life in rest billets and the social dynamics among officers and soldiers. He notes “O. 8.” servants, discipline, camaraderie, and contrasts among Irish, Scottish, and Indian troops.
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Lusitania
Arthur Guy Empey
Jerse City
England
Empey
France
Iuide
Barrow
No Man's Land
Winston Churchill
Jones
George
Train schedule changes to January 20 1918 westbound and eastbound times
Revised timetable issued by LINDBAY, Agent. Westbound No 25 passenger at 12:52 a m, No 3 passenger at 9:10 a m, No 91 local at 22 00. Eastbound No 26 passenger 1 37 a m, No 92 local 10 40 a m. Sunday rates differ with Nos 91.
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C. M
ST. P
Lo'west Lim
Lindbay
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