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Why Not Fight With All Our Power This War Speech
A wartime exhortation urges total American mobilization to defeat Germany. It argues against partial effort, claiming full force will shorten the war and save lives, citing Col Roosevelt and comparisons to Holland, Sweden, and other nations. It calls on readers to press Washington for overwhelming preparations to defend liberty.
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America in the Air and the War’s turning point
The piece argues Americans will determine air warfare outcomes, praising national character, individualism, and discipline. It cites aviator successes, Allied reliance on the U S, and includes satirical asides about Lloyd George, Wilhelm II, and global economic shifts amid wartime tension.
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Protecting Our Soldiers Demand for wartime compensation and insurance
Secretary McAdoo urged immediate enactment of legislation to compensate soldiers' dependents and to provide life insurance at normal rates for those made uninsurable by war. He argued the government must insure soldiers and their families, even at high cost, as liberty and duty justify it.
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Kerensky Returns to Power in Russia War Crisis
The article argues Kerensky resumes dominant control in Petrograd to lead a strong revolutionary government. It notes that autocratic concentration of power has proven effective in wartime, while democracy relies on representation. It asserts Kerensky’s loyalty and intellect and urges Russians to fight for liberty against despotism.
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The Ship Controversy Revisited Under New Shipping Regime
The public favors action over debate as the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation pursue a streamlined program. With a fresh start and a haw manager guiding emergency efforts, authorities seek solid business principles to speed ship production and avoid revived disputes that would delay merchant fleets.
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Shall It Be Langleys From the Christian Science Monitor
A tribute proposes naming Americans airships sent to Europe Langleys or Lang Wrights to honor Langley the aerostatics pioneer while recognizing the Wright brothers for turning theory into practical flight. The piece questions naming and credits in aviation history.
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Insane Duke of Brunswick Victim of Curse
Reprint recounts the Hanoverian line's decline during war times. Dumke of Cumberland, crown prince of Hanover, ascends into madness at Gmunden Austria. His son Duke Ernest, tied to Kaiser Berlin nuptials, is also reportedly insane and held in restraint alongside his father. Duchess regent governs Brunswick amid rumors of vandalism and military shock. The piece links a legendary curse from Ernest Duke of Cumberland to present misfortune, detailing royal intrigues and dynastic resentment.
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Denmark
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France
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Brussels
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Duke of Kent
England
William IV
King
Duke of Cumberland
Duke William of Brunswick
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Hamburg
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DH Fontenox
The Real Test in Philadelphia Inquirer Exchange
A brief humorous scene features two voices, praising honesty. An admiring friend claims the man is too honest to steal a pin, while Miss Cayenne quips about testing him with an umbrella, highlighting playful skepticism.
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History of the U S War Department and its chiefs
The War Department was established August 7 1789 with Henry Knox as first secretary. It grew under cabinet rank, added an assistant secretary in 1890, and included bureaus under a chief. The signal service began 1860 and weather observations led to the weather bureau in 1891.
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America
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Weather Bureau
Agricultural Department
Florida
H J Roberts
Miami
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Army Orders Promotes and Transfers Across Posts 1917
Military directives list Capt. George F. Patten to West Point for duty on August 4 1917 relieving Capt. Oscar Westover. Several lieutenants proceed to San Diego Pittsburgh Albany Fort McPherson and other posts for aviation medical engineer and quartermaster duties while others are reassigned or placed on active duty. Notable moves include Maj. William K. Naylor to adjutant general office and Col. Henry Davis detailed as professor at the University of South Carolina.
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N. Y
Oscar Westover
Chickamauga Park
Carlyle H. Wash
Sixth Cavalry
San Diego
Cal
Signal Corps Aviation School
Harry B. Weston
Fourteenth Field Artillery
William K. Naylor
Adjutant General
Charles L. Gandy
Wiliam W. Vaughan
Medical Corps
Ahentown
Elbert E. Persons
John 8. Davia
Pittsburgh
Fort McPherson
Henry J. F. Miller
Twentythird Cavalry
Aviation
Richard C. Birmingham
Eleventh Infantry
George W. Wallace
Presidio
San Francisco
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Quartermaster Corps
Western Department
Hi Paso
Tex
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Arthur G. Spencer
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Jesse Lowen
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Oldest French soldier Montsarrat seeks vengeance in Paris
From the London Chronicle and Pall Mall Gazette the French army may include Montsarrat, 81, long held by Germans and later released to Paris. He enlisted on return and aims to avenge captivity. A second, unrelated court note records a domestic cake altercation with modest penalties.
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Congress in Brief Reports on Bills and Appointments
Recessed at 5 55 p m. until noon today conference reports on bills giving the President authority to direct preferential shipment of necessary commodities and enlarging the Interstate Commerce Commission to nine were agreed to. Debates featured Chamberlain Gore exchanges and a push for adjournment by September 1. Actions included patent committee delays on salvarsan and a $2 006 970 000 war tax revenue bill. Col John Sorby confirmed as San Francisco customs surveyor. House session resumes today noon.
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Simmons
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Wadsworth
Col
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San Francisco
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Washington
Treasury 1917 Financial Statement and Dean Holmes Study
The August 4 1917 Treasury report lists ordinary and revenue receipts and disbursements with balances in the general fund and asset totals. It also notes a World’s Work piece by Dean Holmes detailing that four years of college cost about $20,000 and yields higher earnings for graduates than nonstudents, citing $1,178 annual mean for arts graduates versus $518 for noncollege men.
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National Bank
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Philippines
Dean Holmes
Pennsylvania State College
Kingman Hotel Extends Summer Inducement for Prompt Guests
The Commercial Hotel in Kingman announces a weekly cash incentive to guests who pay their bills promptly, aiming to boost comfort amid water scarcity. The promotion covers all guests as a temporary measure until further notice.
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World travelers meet in capital hotel lobbies
Oscar S. Straus and Lloyd George optimism on Russia and German peace, with praise for Hoover and Wilson. Ex-Representative Denby promotes a large aeroplane corps. Florida orange losses cited alongside potato gains. Kansas farmer Amos Hitchcock touts tractor plows expanding Montana wheat, noting end of the great range era and continued stock growth for war needs.
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Lloyd George
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Germany
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Mr. Root
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Southern Commercial Congress
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Lunch at a downtown hashery with Uncle Hiram
Uncle Hiram from Podunk is taken by his nephew to a downtown hashery for lunch. The pair exchange rural speech about coffee and sink ers while the old man points out a spaghetti eater with a mess of finshin lines.
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