Economizing Time and Man Power in England and America
Reformers in England push for a six member jury to replace the old twelve and claim equal efficiency in handling slackers spies and other undesirables. In the United States critics say Congress drowns war issues in delays while big industries use small boards to decide in hours. The American Issue argues that executive and judicial bodies better serve democracy than long partisan speeches.
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England
Congress of the United States
Supreme Court
Repeating the Offense by the Philadelphia Tageblatt Editors
The Philadelphia Tageblatt is accused of treasonable stance defending Germany and opposing U S actions in World War I. Critics argue the editor’s plea to aid Germany undermines American sovereignty while German language press is criticized as pan-Germanist.
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Philadelphia Tageblatt
United States
Germany
Philadelphia
Gustavus Ohlinger
Embarrassing Gift Statue Of Frederick The Great
A old controversy over a bronze Frederick the Great statue gifted to the United States. Senators and public opinion condemned the Prussian king yet its placement at the War College drew popular opposition. Proposals include relocating the statue to the National Museum or replacing it with Baron von Steuben to honor Revolutionary era Prussian influence.
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United States
Frederick the Great
Bacon
Georgia
Catharine
Russia
Maria Theresa
Austria
Potomac
National Museum
Baron Frederick von Steuben
Washington
Government Insurance for Soldiers Approved by House
The House passed a bill letting soldiers and sailors buy government insurance from 1000 to 10000 dollars at 3 dollars per 1000, with funds directed to enlisted men and adjusted for officers or families. The measure seeks affordable coverage backed by taxation to replace private insurers. The President reportedly favors enacting the law.
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House of Representatives
Senate debate on pension bill amid moral barrier rhetoric
Arguments for the bill frame it as a moral shield against renewed calls for pensions and a potential legal barrier to future burdens. Critics warn the measure may shift political focus to the soldier vote while the Senate weighs action.
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Senate
Torture the Torturer Ad Seeks Relics of Grudging Revenge
A metropolitan ad complains of a neighbor's loud gramophone and describes a vendetta to retaliate with a second hand speaker. The piece suggests the advertiser seeks instruments to impose shared auditory torment on others in the apartment house and warns against indiscriminate revenge.
Noise as reprisal against public nuisance described
The text discusses how external noise by others may injure, yet self-imposed noise, though harsh, can soothe nerves. It frames loudness as a deliberate act of reprisal toward a public nuisance and suggests it may provide gratification.
The Manner That Wins
The Syracuse cigar stand founder built a vast network by consistent courtesy and a genuine smile. Politeness, not mere sales skill, won customers, with real goodwill turning first impressions into lasting business. Courtesy is the lubricating oil of commerce and a key factor in retail success.
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Syracuse
N. Y
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