Stamp taxes on commerce would fund war costs
The Aberdeen Herald summarizes Democratic tax plans proposing stamp taxes on commercial and legal papers banks brokerage houses theatres and other amusements plus a 2 cent gallon tax on gasoline and taxes on tobacco wines and beer. It notes the total $105 million and contrasts with a freight tax, praising speed and collectability of stamp duties and citing historical Spanish War precedent.
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Democratic
Congress
Indianapolis News
Our National Defenses and the Foundations of Peace
The piece argues that historic grievances and alliances shape war risk while stressing strong borders are unnecessary. It highlights Franco German hostility since 1870, Japan and China tensions, Italian discontent with Austria, and the effective deterrence of long standing friendships and mutual respect across North America and Latin America. It notes peaceful US relations with Central and South America as proof of prudent diplomacy over force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Japan
China
Triple Alliance
Italy
Austria
Mason and Dixon
United States
Canada
Central America
South America
Huerta
Mexico
Johnson to Explain Charges from Washington to Grays Harbor
Congressman Johnson faces questions from constituents about voting to cut the rivers and harbors appropriation bill to five million dollars and about positions on Alaska rail and Mexican policy. The Tacoma Tribune says he must justify votes and promises from his campaign.
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Johnson
Washington
Mr. Johnson
Congress
Grays Harbor
Willapa Harbor
Board of Army Engineers
Lister
Washington State
Alaska
Tacoma Tribune
Bulletin From the Hospital on American Business Recovery
A hospital bulletin humorously reports the “patient” American Business nearly normal after a severe operation around August 1. He gains nourishment and plans for more activity, with improved mental state and impatience to work, noting 27 136 more freight cars active on September 15 than September 1 and a likely full recovery with a shift of activity southward.
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Hospital Bulletin
Chicago Herald
Ind
President Wilson’s stance on foreign diplomat remarks
The article praises President Wilson for acting against offensive statements by foreign diplomats in the United States. It argues such indiscipline undermines government policies and increases government difficulties. It contends diplomats should not bypass the U.S. government to appeal to the people.
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Wilson
United States
Readers urge balanced view on Belgian neutrality and wartime actions
A letter to the forum argues for broader American understanding of World War I events. It cites Allied deception claims, German provocations, and alleged Belgian civilians’ actions at Louvain. It references Cologne letters, New York Globe reports, and manufactured placards to explain the war’s rapid escalation.
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Germany
Louvain
Belgium
Cologne
Aix-la-Chapelle
Aixla-Chapelle
Vera Cruz
France
England
New York Globe
Russia
Wilson and Foreign Envoys Warned to Tread Lightly
In a stance echoed by the Chicago Herald, President Wilson acts against indiscreet foreign diplomats, similar to how Genet and Sackville-West were handled. The move asserts that the United States makes its own external policy and rejects foreign influence.
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Washington
Wilson
Genet
Sackville- West
Being a Dictator in Latin America
A New York hotel lobby tale frames a Latin American plot to assassinate a president named Harera in Du mala. The guard of honor and flag mishap fail, Harera is wounded by a hand bullet, six conspirators are executed, and the article concludes that leadership in the region requires quick action.
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New York
Mexico
Dumala
Harera
Guard of Honor
Huarera
Latin America
L’upular Magazine
Golden Fleece order founded by Philip the Good
The Golden Fleece is a historic military order established in 1429 by Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy, to honor his marriage to Isabella of Portugal. The order now has associations with both Spain and Austria.
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Philip the Good
Duke of
Burgundy
Isabella
Spain
Austria
No Title Provided in Text
A concise reflection on how many offer guidance without personal resources to share, highlighting the value and paradox of unsolicited advice among people.
Early Potato Use and Its Slow Rise as Food
The article traces how the potato began as seed to eat and only later as a staple. It notes 1662 London prices, fears of leprosy and sin, limited access for the poor, and delayed knowledge in Scotland and Ireland with anecdotes from the Duchess of Buccleuch and Thomas Carlyle.
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London
Duke of Argyll
Scotland
Duchess of
Hugh Miller
Balnagown Castle
Thomas Carlyle
Colored motion pictures by hand coloring and screening
A description of hand colored motion pictures using red and green screens with a blue touch. The film runs at twice normal speed to create natural color through alternating exposure with colored glass mats. Colors harmonize on screen via persistence of vision, as explained by Charles M. Seay in American Poetry.
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Charles M. Seay
Scott’s Abbotsford House Lights Fail During Festivities
The London Times recalls Sir Walter Scott lighting gas in Abbotsford and hosting a grand house warming. In the midst of celebrations all lights failed, leaving guests in darkness until messengers returned from Melrose with candles and tin sconces.
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Walter Scott
Abbotsford
Melrose
London Times
Function of Literature Quote by Dr. Johnson
A Century Magazine excerpt discusses literature guiding life by teaching enjoyment or endurance. It argues that anyone who benefits others has the right to speak and even those unsure about their role may speak with a cheerful endurance.
Opinions by Practical Men on Eight-Hour Law
A series of quotes from urged critics of an Eight-Hour Law outlines economic risks in hotels fishing lumber and farming sectors. Hotel manager Charles Perry stresses service costs, while Salmon Canner Charles Goodrich cites waste and inefficiency from weather delays. Others warn of higher costs delayed output and job losses across fisheries creosoting, shoe manufacturing, and irrigation farming. The piece frames a ballot measure as a potential economic calamity.
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Chas. Perry
Chas. H. Goodrich
H. J. Bailey
British Columbia
H. C. Henry
Pacific Creosoring Co
W. W. DeForest
George Ker
Moxee Company
Yakima County
Stanley Coffin
The
Washington Wool Growers Assn
Fair Play Sought in First Aid Law Debate
Employers of Washington back First Aid principle urging a fair law. Initiative No 9 supporters doubt fairness but want it to avoid disadvantaging employers. If approved, farmers and all employers could face similar provisions under the law.
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Washington
The Price of War
A reflective piece condemns war for tearing families apart and spoiling joy, noting its cruelty and the hatred it sows, contrasting with love and the beauty of the world. The quotation underscores the moral cost of conflict.
Senators Hanson and Warburton Endorse Postal Savings Bank Opening
On October 9 in Tenino, candidates Ole Hanson and Stanton Warburton urged a wide opening of the Postal Savings Bank to let any depositor place savings there The plan targets small towns without banks and argues government thrift facilities would keep money in circulation and prevent panics.
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Hanson and Warburton
U.S. Postal Savings Bank
Ole Hanson
United States
Stanton Warburton
United States Congress
Tenino
Hanson
Warburton
Postal Savings Bank
Adv
Jad Salts Promoted for Kidney Trouble Relief
A newspaper advertisement urges readers to use Jad Salts to flush kidneys and ease backache and urinary symptoms. It claims four ounces of Jad Salts daily with water before breakfast cleans clogged kidneys, neutralizes urine acidity, and prevents bladder weakness, touting affordability and safety.
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Europe
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Jess
Progressive Congressional Committee
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Attorneys AT Law
Dan Pearsall
Law
U. 6
Wishkah Block
Undertakers
Whiteside Undertaking Company Funeral Directors Office
Pinnick Undertaking CO. Funeral Directors
Aberdeen
East Wishkah St
Hoquiam
HAYES
Hayes Bankers
Foreign & Domestic Exchange
A. Star Transfer Co
Publisha
City Messenger Co Phone 72
J. T. Ennis
Heron St
City Messenger
Victor Erin
E. Wishkah St
Aberdeen Window & Houses Cleaning CO
LSI Jane Cagovitt Company
North G St. Phone
Excelsior Rug Factory
J. W. Groves
Prop
Comeau Furniture Co
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