The German Spy System and Its Ruthless Reach
A London-based account describes how the German Secret Service conducts mass espionage across Europe and beyond. It claims spies face severe penalties and that the Kaiser’s regime uses brutal methods to force compliance and punish failures. The piece notes extensive surveillance, broken loyalties, and that Britain has issued over 50,000 pensions to mothers of fallen soldiers since the war began.
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Berlin
Bagdad
Europe
United States
Great Britain
French infantry regiments formed in 1538
The text notes that regiments of infantry made up of hundreds of foot soldiers under two colonels were first formed in France around 1538.
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France
Wealthy broker faces gallows in New Hampshire
Frederick L. Small, once a wealthy Boston broker, awaits execution for the murder of his wife at their Lake Ossipee cottage. The New Hampshire Supreme Court refused a new trial, and a possible reprieve from the governor and council remains unlikely ten days before the scheduled death sentence.
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Concord
N. H
Frederick L. Small
Boston
Small
New Hampshire
State Supreme Court
Ossipee
Saaroxzifilff Mybek
Snake Oil Ad Promotes Pain Relief Oil
An advertisement touts a golden red oil for rheumatism neuralgia and swollen joints claiming it cures cuts burns bruises sore throat croup and tonsillitis with no equal. It promises 275c 50c and 1 dollar bottles and guarantees satisfaction through Robert R Bellamy Drug Co.
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Robert R. Bellamy Drug Co
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Morale Claim On German Submarine Crews
Admiral Benson told the House Naval Committee there is no loss of morale among German submarine crews and prisoners indicate high morale. He also noted a court inquiry found a convoy misstep may have contributed to the Antilles transport loss torpedoed by a German submarine.
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Associated Press
Washington
Admiral Benson
House ‘Naval Committee
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Eerman
eGrman
Benson
Antilles
Wells Injured After Slipping on Ice
Mr Thomas M Wells son of Dr J M Wells pastor of First Presbyterian church of this city fell on an icy sidewalk in front of the Warren Cigar Company. He was unconscious briefly then revived and taken home after ambulances from James Walker Memorial hospital were summoned. Wells, a student at Washington and Lee University, slipped on ice and struck his head on the curb.
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Thomas M. Wells
J. M. Wells
First Presbyterian Church
Warren Cigar Company
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Wells
Washington and Lee University
Wounded Service Members Eligible for Gold Sleeve Stripe
Any man of the British army whose name appears in the crucial casualty lists is entitled to wear a gold sleeve stripe for wounds.
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Ce Ravy
Dr Naon Said to Resign as Argentine Ambassador
Buenos Aires dispatch says without confirmation that Dr R S Naon has resigned as ambassador to Washington due to friction over publication of secret telegrams from Count von Luxburg before his dismissal as German minister to Argentina.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentine
R. S. Naon
Washington
Count von Luxburg
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Telegrams show German plan to sink Argentine ships and Propaganda moves
Dispatches from Berlin via the Swedish legation reveal County von Luxburg advising sinking Argentine vessels and directing German propaganda in South America. Reports say some telegrams were held back for weeks while Ambassador Naong’s handling prompted recall speculation.
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Tina
Berlin
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