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In resident Wilson talks and the world applauds Colonel House silent until the world says what a great man. Hints Washington that American troops soon on the firing line in Italy. By week end to begin turning key on Austrian subjects roaming the country. Burleson reports government taking medicine rails case Henry Ford says willing to give last dollar when needed.
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Wilson
Colonel House
Washington
Italy
Henry Ford
Tobacco Fund campaign aid urged by Wilmington Dispatch
The Wilmington Dispatch promotes a nationwide Tobacco Fund to help American troops abroad. Public trapeze exhibitions by Harry Rich raise voluntary contributions, with proceeds sent to the Soldiers' Tobacco Fund via The Wilmington Dispatch. The appeal stresses tobacco as a morale support and urges 25 cents or one dollar donations, noting Wilmington's strong soldier tradition.
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Harry Rich
France
America
Wilmington
Tobacco Fund
Wilmington Dispatch
Asheville
Orward
Wilson vows to turn every stone in effort to aid Austria
The Greensboro News notes German agents fail to gain from pretending to be Austrians as President Wilson pledges relentless effort. It mentions Congressman Fitzgerald stepping down after his tenth term, arguing twenty years in Congress is long enough.
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Wilson
Greensboro
Congressman Fitzgerald
Mr. Fitzgerald
War’s aftermath praised as national gains and youth training
The Columbia State argues the war will yield lasting benefits including thrift, ingenuity, and greater world view. It cites the French virtues and German falsehoods, and emphasizes military training as a priceless gift to American youth, despite ongoing sacrifices and the likelihood of more American troops entering the line.
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Columbia
America
Bolsheviks face loss after talks with Germans
The passage argues Bolsheviks will squander their claimed freedom after negotiating with Germany, likening the situation to exchanging the Czar for the Kaiser. It questions Russian peasant understanding of liberty and self government and speculates on Germany's stance on Jerusalem and European borders, including Constantinople.
London press backs Wilson policy with caveats
The press, except The London Times, supports Wilson's congressional message urging world peace but advocating harsher punishment for Germany. Congress meets five days with La Follette silent so far, though unlikely to stay quiet. An Austrian war resolution may tempt him to air views and challenge the people’s demand to expel him.
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Press of London
Wilson
Congress
London Times
Germany
la Follette
Senate
Massachusetts liquor question: four cities flip to license
The article notes four cities Fall River Fitchburg Haverhill and Taunton shifted from prohibition to license in recent elections Taunton and Springfield results and statewide patterns are discussed with speculation about underlying issues beyond the liquor question.
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Massachusetts
Fall River
Fitchburg
Haverhill
Taunton
Springfield
Halifax Disaster Shocks Harbor After Sudden Destruction
Early reports from Halifax harbor describe a immense catastrophe with widespread loss of life and property. Communication lines were severed, delaying details as authorities fear thousands may have perished and the exact death toll remains uncertain.
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Halifax
What are we fighting for obstructionists
Editorial excerpts criticize obstructionists for hindering war effort while urging Congress to aid the Allies. A New Bern Sun-Journal line urges action over rhetoric. The Wadesboro Ansonian argues a school reflects community vitality. a failing school signals a dead community.
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New Bern
Americans urged to acknowledge German strength in war effort
Fayetteville Observer reports a college professor urges recognizing Germany’s vast resources and capabilities to win the war, arguing that depreciation of the enemy breeds unwisdom and that Germans themselves show contempt for Allies, including the United States.
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Fayetteville
A _ college
Germany
America
Indian School Tied to Federal Support and Funding Requests
The article notes a western state school for Cherokee children funded by the Treasury Department with Secretary McAdoo asking Congress for six thousand dollars for improvements and fifty one thousand for maintenance. It also mentions meat shortages at Camp Jackson and sanitary concerns about Columbia slaughterhouses.
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Treasury Department
McAdoo
Congress
Camn Jackson
Columbia
South Carolina
Notable Birthdays This Day Across Britain and America
Major General Sir John Capper turns 56 today. Sir Edward Wallington, private secretary to Queen Mary since 1910, is 63. Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of the Methodist Episcopal church marks 51. Horace Boies, former Iowa governor and Democratic leader, reaches 90. Hannes Kolehmainen, Finnish long distance champion, is 28.
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Tank” Corps
Edward Wallington
Edwin Holt Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moundsville
W. Va
Horace Boies
Iowa
Erie County
N. Y
Hannes Kolehmainen
Finland
George M. Cohan a Prominent Red Cross Day Figure
George M. Cohan, active on the national theatrical managers committee, helps promote Red Cross Theatre Day. Born July 4, 1879 in Providence Rhode Island, he rose as actor, producer and songwriter and gained fame with The Four Cohans vaudeville act and the 1904 hit Little Johnny Jones.
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George M. Cohan
Mr. Cohan
Uncle Sam
Providence
R. I
Four Cohans
Little
Johnny Jones
Fragmentary 19th Century Names and Events Hit Amherst Notice
A garbled 19th century notice lists individuals and dates from 1817 to 1918, including Tuckerman a botanist, Rear Admiral James S. Palmer, and David R. Hill. Mentions Amherst Massachusetts events, Sherman silver law repeal attempt, and a United States protest over a German actions.
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Fawad Tuckerman
Harp
Amherst
Mass
Sayventu
Faeland
Mary Oneen
James S. Palmer
T. S. Nowha
Mobile
St. Thomas
W. T
New Jersey
Anerday
David R. Hill
New York
2 Hill
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