The Murderer Chase and German Peace Pretenses
The piece argues Chancellor Michaelis shows no real intent to abandon conquest, likening Germany to a murderer avoiding accountability. It cites Lloyd George’s brief rebuke and insists Belgium and Serbia require restitution while future peace hinges on capturing Germany’s culpable leadership. The analogy frames Germany as a dangerous criminal against Europe.
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Germany
Gery
Reichstag
Belgium
Serbia
Tveh
Tyre
Vum
Lum
France
Community Land
Lloyd George
Pa‘n
Public Confidence In War Lottery Draws
The article argues that blind folded draws or arbitrary number assignment would alike ensure fairness in the war lottery. It emphasizes that staged Capitol Hill proceedings aimed to prove there was no favoritism, boosting public confidence in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Capitol Hill
Food Control in War Time Senate Passes Food Bill to Conference
The Senate has amended and sent the food bill to conference, with President empowered to regulate food and coal supplies. The debate boosted public information, while private interests receded. Officials expect completion and swift execution of plans, despite criticism from unrelated advisers. The piece highlights public apathy to wartime shortages and the difficult path to lasting changes in Americans' eating habits amid submarine threats and global crop shortfalls.
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Senate
Food Administration
Argentina
Kansas
New York
Ensuring Fairness in WWI Draft Exemption Process
The excerpt emphasizes using psychology to build public trust in the system and frames the exemption boards as the next major step. It argues minimal human error and bias, limited yet fair discretion at local, district, and appeals levels, and the need for uniform, transparent tests so all protect everyone equally.
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Court of Appeal
The Botanic Garden and Washington Park Expansion Debate
A national call condemns the Botanic Garden’s enclosure in Washington and urges tearing down walls to restore the L Enfant plan. The piece argues for enlarging park space, not expanding the garden, warning that current fences and statues create chaos near the Grant memorial and Meade site.
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Washington
Congress
Grant
Capitol
Pennsylvania
Gen. Meade
Botanic Garden
Berlin headlines reveal wartime tensions and policy shifts
The piece critiques sensational wartime headlines and government actions. It notes the food central bill's passage could save 1918 crops, downplays rhetoric about the army behind the Kaiser, reports German spies shot for inciting uprisings, and cites Gen Goethals on shipbuilding delays adding up to weeks lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Our Country. A Political Satire of War Time Strife
A verse lament on political battles between auto workers and Democrats, with Sununy siding with reformers. It rails against laziness at home, praises Jeannette and the suffragists, opposes Goethals on shipbuilding, rebukes Reed against Hoover, and condemns Woodrow and the draft. The speaker warns Uncle Sam’s epitaph will read of late odds and failed effort as war ends. The piece accuses workers of greed, graft, and partisan delay harming national effort.
Senator Warren bill would allow honors for Allied nations
The piece argues for extending American military honors to French and British soldiers who fought alongside U S forces, proposing changes to the Congressional Medal of Honor and a new distinguished service medal. It discusses presidential discretion, a proposed Washington chapter of Medal of Honor owners, and limits on foreign orders while noting historical figures and aristocratic connections.
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Warren
Senate
Washington
United States
France
Lkely
United States Army
Navy
Senator Warren
England
Congress
Council of the
Legion of Honor
Republi
Mackenzies Pacific Expedition Traced 124 Years Back
This article recounts Alexander Mackenzies early exploration starting at Lake Athabasca, his march to the Mackenzie River, the Arctic coast, and the first overland reach of the Pacific in 1793. It notes his later knighthood, retirement in Scotland, and lasting fame for naming a northern region.
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Alexander Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Northwest Fur Company
Lake Athabasca
Mads
Slave River
Great Slave Lake
Mackenzie River
Arctic Ocean
Mackenazie
Mackengle
Athabasca Lake
Peace River
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Scotland
Lions on Sheridan Road Stirs Ravinia Park Picks Up Panic
Chicago dispatch reports a man named Ison driving through Ravinia Park area last night believing a lion roamed nearby. Police coordinated with Winnetka, residents feared jungle animals, while a lost collie named Vag caused confusion as witnesses debated the scene and its strange cries.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Sheridan Road
Ravinia Park
W. Iwon
Mr. Ison
Winnetka
Tigera
Ravinia
John Glass
Mrs. Glass
Adagia praised for piano recital at house visit
A Catholic Standard and Times note recalls Mrs Nexdore-Frof hosting Adagia at their home yesterday. The narrator's daughter played the piano and Adagia reportedly raved about the performance, while Mrs Peprey condemns his outspoken reaction as rude.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Nexdore
Adagia
Pessimistic View Predicts War Boost in Light Amusements
From the Louisville Courier Journal William A Brady predicts the war will create demand for light amusement and bring on stage an unusual number of girl shows. The comment adds to the serious student of drama supporting Gen Sherman.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
William A. Brady
Gen. Sherman
Studious Goat Turns to Reflection in Lampoon Parody
A Harvard Lampoon vignette features a studious goat turning away from a tomato can to the broken mirror and declares the scene food for reflection, delivering a wry line that blends satire with self awareness.
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Harvard Lampoon
Proceedings in brief on wartime legislation in Congress
Adjourned at 5 10 p m until noon to morrow Passed the administration food bill by 51 to 6 with negatives by France Penrose Sherman Sutherland Hardwick and Reed Democrats. Amendments include a 2 per bushel wheat floor and government price controls on coal and coke. Other items: nitrates for farmers cost, single food administrator rejected, joint war conduct committee approved, anti hoarding moves, and railroads to be government operated or rejected. Aviation bill passed 640 000 000 with amendments withdrawn. Adjourned 12 07 to noon tomorrow. Daniels noted naval needs 137 266 177. Emerson proposed aliens enlistment or deportation option.
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France
Penrose
Sherman
Sutherland
Hardwick
Reed
Democrata
Tillman
Shafroth
Weeks
Kenyon
Melson
la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hansa
Fletcher
Ferris
Public Lands Committee
Army
Navy
Daniels
House
Navy Yard
Washington
Emerson
Ohio
United States Army
Army Orders Specify Assignments and Inspections
Col. Jefferson R. Kean to inspect the U S ambulance corps in Allentown Pennsylvania. A board of officers for cantonment site inspection to consist of Captains Halstead Marshall Clapton. Zollare detailed to fill quartermaster vacancy in Washington. Lieut Cowles to join Columbus barracks exam board. Col Bennett reassigned to coast defenses Portsmouth. Maj Henry relieved from Hawaiian duty. to report to Adjutant General. Emer Wallace to Fort Monroe exam board. Coast artillery officers assigned to Eighth Provisional Regiment at Fort Adams with multiple lieutenants listed. Kelton detached officer to join Fort Adams unit.
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Jefferson R. Kean
Medical Corps
Allentown
United States Ambulance Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Lawrence Halstead
Richard C. Marshall
William H. Clapton, Jr
Charles O. Zollare
Coast Artillery Corps
Washington
David H. Cowles
Infantry
Columbus Barracks
Charles A. Bennett
Coast Defenses of
Portsmouth
Robert B. McBride
Middle Atlantic
Coast Artillery District
Fort Totten
Hawaiian Department
United States
Adjutant General of the Army
Emer J. Wallace
Fort Monroe
Eighth Provisional Regiment, Coast Artillery
Fort Adams
R. L
Frank K. Ferguson
Frederick L. Dengler
Claudius M. Seaman
Matthew A. Cross
Edward J. Cullen
Charles ©. Schudt
Geoffrey Bartlett
Albert L. Loustalot
Charles H. Hoyt
William Gramlick
Napoleon Beaudreau
Victor C. Shank
Walter Manhart
Elmer EF. Wilson
Joseph M. Stokes
Robert G. Bagnall
Henry L. Wallen
James O. Smithley
Prehistoric Pauline and Antediluvilan Annette Cartoon Dialogue
In Cartoons Magazine a playful exchange features Prehistoric Pauline and Antediluvilan Annette discussing an elopement. Annette recalls a wild attempt to drag her away by the hair and her dramatic response of biting off an ear.
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Cartoons Magazine
Pauline
Antediluvilan
Annette
Denby in Marines and wartime talks at Willard
In Washington hotel chats former Detroit congressman Edwin Denby discusses wartime urgency and mobilization, praising Marine Corps corporal status and urging swift U S action. He cites training camps, warns of heavy losses if delay continues, and contrasts with other figures like Bob Henry and Edward Seamans in related remarks.
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Denby
U. S. MC
Edwin Denby
M. C
China
Congress
Marines Corps
Corp
Detroit
Mr. Denby
Willard
Port Royal
Lfe
Germany
America
Marine Corps
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