Gate of the Balkans and Salonika in War Refugee Era
A travelogue describes entering Salonika Bay after a stormy voyage, noting refugees, police warnings, and mixed reactions to the war. The piece contrasts Greek and Turkish interactions, Ottoman reforms, and the bustling, profit-driven shopping scene in Salonika, with observations on prisons and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonika Bay
Mecay
Saloithe
Seoure
Balkans
Kitee
Geraune
Folkacs
le Calibi
Galsworthy
Three Fighters in a Faded Ring N Y Tale of Old Fights
In a lurid Evening Journal piece from New York Lewch Crose’s Night Master hosts a chaotic scene at ringside with Joe Hiamphries and Terry Mtowern as mismatched figures tumble through guardians and a blurred crowd. Young Corbett and Leach Cross appear amid barbed dialogue and fading glory as old rivals drift toward inevitable decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
New York “Evening Journal
Lewch Crose
Cere
Joe Hiamphries
Guardian of
Guardian of the Gate
Humpherine
Terry Mtowern
Humphries
The
Guardian
Mgovern
Terrivie Terry
Joe
Terry
Lee Gate
Young Corbett
Billy Rothwell
Corbett
M'Govern
Weill
Hothwell
Leach Cross
Mehdy
M'‘Gotern
Gelty
Croce
Wolf
Theo
Morritt
M Govern
Oyee
Miracles of modern surgery at London hospital
A London hospital chief extols miracles of modern surgery. A shell shattered Private Robert T- arrived from France in a dying state, yet within twenty minutes he was operated on and a new bladder and other organs were created, with progress now slowly advancing.
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London
Robert T
France
Giant war plane sighted to strike Rhine bridges in Europe
The article describes a colossal Curtiss type war aircraft with two engines delivering 400 horsepower, loaded with explosives and fuel for long-range raids from bases at Dunkirk and Hamburg. It discusses lifting weight, range to Germany, potential target bridges and railway lines, and the strategic aim to strike at Berlin, Vienna, and industrial hubs, with Germany reinforcing air fleets in response.
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St Band
Seya
New York
Germany
Europe
America
Glenn H. Curtise
Britain
Curtiss
Toronto
Hammonssport
Buffalo
Russia
Buffalo Works
Seoute
Rhine
Cob Joma
Junkira
Chuunin
Copagne
Dankyrh
Bose
Berlin
Belgium
Lusxemburg
Maloz
Thie Clly
Comharen
Kiel Canal
Dunkirk
Hamburg
Secessary
Vienna
Belfort
Potsdam
Asre
Curties Lmtely
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Ireland
Italy
Aviation speed and wit boost for new biplane race
In Russia Igor Syhkorsky aims to speed up and improve theja Mouramete biplane of 400 horsepower, which carried sixteen people aloft in a brief flight. Other constructors in Russia, England, and France race to solve the biplane problem with seroplane development.
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Hines
Russia
Igor Syhkorsky
England
France
The Sky Beetle Observes A German Battery From Above
An observer details a British monoplane nicknamed the beetle spotting a hidden German battery. Squadron leader Hickson flies the craft, reporting success as the commander confirms the battery wiped out. The scene shifts to base camps where Hickson is praised as an exceptional observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wai Kos
Hickson
Hikson
Hia
Ante Nickson
Leprosy Threatens Germany After War
Scientists warn leprosy could spread into Germany as returning troops and prisoners may bring the disease from Russia. The Baltic region hosts endemic leprosy, historically present since the Middle Ages, with thousands affected there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Baltic
Germany
Pat and the crowd of Englishmen joke about a thick head
An Irishman faces a crowd of Englishmen who mock him. A joking remark about a pancake ball provokes the response that he thought the same as when he saw so many safes treading round it.
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Pat
Submarine Triumphs In Baltic Campaign
The article lauds British submarines in the Baltic, detailing a German minefield violation and the destruction of enemy ships. It stresses humane conduct amid war, notes British disruption of German trade routes via the Baltic and Sweden, and claims German exports will suffer as neutral supply lines are cut.
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Germany
Denmark
Sweden
Admoiral von Holteendorf
Powell
Aly
Baltic
Wea
Scandinavia
Plaittive Delight in Hatt Meeting Sparks Mixed Reactions
Reported remarks describe a tense exchange where Mo, described as plaittive, greets a person at a Hatt meeting. One participant highlights trust while another expresses uncertainty and a preference for cash payments. The scene suggests a casual, informal discussion amid unclear stakes.
Australian War Time Verse and Mixed Wartime Notes
A collage of wartime verse and anecdotes references Australian soldiers and civilians. It mentions private Paddy McGorrigan returning with a wounded leg, enlistment fervor, shop and factory workers like Clara, Bessie, Rita, and Teresa, and a mocked up Australian novel list. The piece mixes satire with recruitment propaganda and nostalgic glimpses of homefront life.
Fragmented OCR Note with Names and Quotes
An unreadable OCR fragment shows garbled dialogue and names like Colonel and Bugler Souster. The text mentions a tracker and a tense exchange with exclamations and disjointed phrases, but essential facts or context are lacking.
Fragmented OCR Text Leaves Confused History Item
A garbled OCR passage describes a disorganized scene with stray phrases about persons and actions. Names and places are unreadable, yielding a fragmentary record. The text hints at a court or territorial matter but remains indecipherable and contextless.
Fragmented text hints at weather and local tales in odd phrasing
The readable portions mention weather and community chatter with scattered names and phrases. Details are garbled, offering little coherent event or outcome but suggesting a local, informal update.
Fragmentary 19th Century Text Passages From Unknown Source
A garbled, OCR like excerpt contains scattered phrases about Choate Wellur Defecing and references to voting, rationing, and wartime conditions. Numerous broken sentences mention money, a tarmeheud, and debates over duties, with stray names and places unreadable. The readable portions hint at political discussion and social conditions but lack coherent narrative.
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Gate OF
Salomika
Arthur Moore
Daily Chronicla
Turkis Merchett
Lée
Bastero Polley
Win
Olga Ie
Tuto
Propie
Shett Corners
Tintah
Salonika
Ladey
Temporariy
Adriatic
Alonika
Saontka
Fredecieg
Sky Beetle
F. Hopelieg
Bee de Ie
Paddy McGorrican
Bessie
Charlie
Hee
Chest & Company
Clara
Datey
McDoughnut
Eddie
Auccord
Nast
Elsie
Iudger
Frienk
Vivy
Jan
Irabel Ie
Jock Haw
Hutt
Kepnoth
Katie
Larry
Ley
Mary
Norman
Nora
Letiver
Peter
Voie
Rita
Sam
Salle
Tommy Toch
Mr Turk
Teresa
Jeter
Vera
Willie
Wanda
Urewk
Auviralla—pock
Cacharian Honwn
Galipell
Suvareign
Yarm Band Asylum
Sir Edward Grey
Mr. Churchlil
Lord Kitchener
Erlows Crouch
Brewater
Merit
Tha
Rome
Wade & Cobre
Taney aOcke
Colonel
Darriwr
Enikiing
Marse Langetur
Abbie
Army of
Aplain
Lee
Feullion
Betty
Uae
Dardanelien
Ts Est
Belitay
Highland Hotels
Jor
Anus
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