Letter to Kaiser Urges Humility and Humanity From Klabund
A Zurich letter signed by Klabund Alfred Nenschke appeals Emperor Wilhelm II to abandon autocratic power and rule as a servant of the people. It urges him to embrace justice, humanity and culture, aligning with Wilson Kerensky for peace and to lead Germany as a freeman.
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London
Germany
Switzerland
Wilhelm
Klabund
Alfred Nenschke
Wilhelm II
Aeeideng Wilson
Ofther United
Wilson
Kerensky
United States
America
Austria
Poland
Herr von Heydebrand
von Moltke
Asyai
Frederick the Great
Meyerbeer
Leyden
Heine
Poor Consolation: German Press Praises Starvation Gains
Berlin dispatch notes German papers cite mental and physical strength gained through hunger. It lists Moltke, Napoleon, Hindenburg, Sommering, Linne, Douwes Dekker and others who endured severe privation in youth and still lived long, urging parents to comfort with this grim rationale amid wartime shortages.
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Berlin
Germany
Moltke
Napoleon
Hindenburg
Sommering
Géttingen
Linne
Lepland
Douwes Dekker
Sand sacks shield Vienna church interior from air raids
The photograph shows the interior of the Church of St. John and St. Paul in Vienna with large sand sacks placed around the nave and alcoves to protect against Austrian aerial attacks.
Banking ties between Britain and America in wartime
London dispatch reports Lord Cunliffe, governor of the Bank of England, praising US cordiality after his wartime mission. He cites growing financial cooperation with the United States, predicts postwar NY London Paris share of world finance, and notes Bank of England’s guarded stance during the wartime moratorium.
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Lord Cunliffe
Bank of England
London
United States
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
England
America
Bank of Ottawa
Benjamin Strong
Federal Reserve Bank
Berlin
New York
Paris
Bankets
Great Britain
Goodby
Bank of En
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Ingram
St. James’ Street
Pat Serhian
Gocek
Fred. Coss
Germany
United States of America
Queen Mary Serves Food to London East End Poor
Special despatch describes Queen Mary and Princess Christian serving food at Stepney communal kitchen. The Queen, starting with sausage and onions, pies and beef, interacts with customers while a boy presents roses. Princess Christian assists and endures hot soup. the scene includes audience, police, and a light social note on aristocratic marriages.
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Queen Mary
London East End
London
East End
Princess Christian
Stepney
Princess Mary
Steprey
Easiwo Renay
Snall
Christian
Cn Hour
Druggist Misfills Prescription At French Front
Paris Figaro recounts a light incident from the French front where a soldier asks for officers to read Paris newspapers. The shopkeeper fills a bottle with beverage to satisfy the request, prompting amused reactions from the officers.
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Paris
Paris Figaro
Nem
France
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Christina
Lord Dalmeny
Earl of Rosbery
Dorothy Grosvenor
Henry Grosvenor
Duke of Westminster
Polt[ Tice
1St Grosvenors
Miss Grosvenor
Archibald
Helen
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