Tag: October 1917
War on War: Patent Office Bombarded with Bizarre Solutions to End the Conflict
In the midst of World War I, the United States Patent Office in Washington D.C. has become a hub of innovation, with scores of inventors clamoring to patent their ideas for ending the war. A vial of pink liquid, touted as a means to end the conflict, sits alongside thousands of other submissions, ranging from…
Chancellor Helfferich’s Downfall: A Scandal Brewing in the Heart of Germany
In a shocking turn of events, a brewing scandal is threatening to topple German Vice Chancellor Karl Helfferich from his position. The General Anzeiger of Dusseldorf is predicting his resignation within weeks, if not sooner. Tensions are running high in German parliamentary circles, fueled by the Chancellor’s address to the Reichstag main committee on October…
Mysterious Death Rocks East Chicago
In the sweltering autumn of 1917, a somber tale of loss and mystery emerged from the steel city of East Chicago. Last Friday, a young man named Newell K. Corbett, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Corbett of Noble street, met his untimely demise in the city. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, leaving…
Drafted Men Head to War: Local Family’s Ties to the War Effort
In a somber turn of events, George Crowder, a cousin of General Marshal Crowder in charge of the selective draft, has been called to serve in the war effort. On October 3, 1917, Crowder will leave Denver with a batch of drafted men bound for Camp Fruita. The news has sent shockwaves through the Crowder…
