Senate committee debates army draft plan amid war concerns
The Senate judiciary subcommittee led by Sterling of South Dakota considered the house recommendation for an army of 176000 men citing unsettled world conditions. A broad shakeup of wartime authority and a veto by President Wilson loomed as debates touched on conscription, rail and defense measures, and national policy changes in the aftermath of the war.
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Sterling
South Dakota
Judiciary
House
Fires Sweep Through National Forest Near Mountains
A series of forest fires rages through the National Forest from the distant creeks toward the mountains. The blazes spread rapidly and are described as running wild, with some areas swept beyond control by late afternoon.
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Ter National Forest
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Tea
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Tarnished silver care guide from old household notes
A compact note outlines restoring tarnished silverware with simple methods. It mentions avoiding harsh chemicals and using gentle polishing techniques to revive shine, suggesting gradual care and patient effort for best results.
Calvo Doctrine Reflected in Mexican Foreign Damages Debate
The text discusses the Calvo doctrine, its interpretation in Latin America, and Mexico's stance on damages to foreigners from 1910 onward. It notes declarations by Carranza, U S recognition, and the shift from recognizing a 1913 decree to upholding international obligations against damages to foreigners during revolutionary periods. It questions whether U S policy treated Carranza’s decree as binding and mentions international pressure from France, Germany, and Great Britain.
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Carranza
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Germany
Great Britain
Carrana
Monroe
World Statesmanship Faces Strain in Coming Years
A stark warning that after four and a half years of war Europe remains wrecked with industry and commerce in shambles and parts of the continent starving. The piece urges alert public opinion and sustained international cooperation to prevent renewed conflict and preserve the aims of permanent peace.
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Europe
World to Protect All Children Through New Welfare Drive
A worldview argues nations must elevate child welfare as a global priority. It cites illiteracy and maternal and infant mortality rates, urging the United States to lead in child welfare while noting war’s toll and the need for broad, nonlocal road policy.
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Europe
United States
Australia
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
United Netherlands
Ransom Paid and Americans Freed Amid Border Crisis
A wide Mexican frontier search followed the payment of 15 000 dollars in ransom for aviators Lieutenants Davis and Peterson. Major General Dickman ordered swift pursuit by cavalry and air support to capture bandits and ensure the release of the two captives. The men, from Fort Bliss aviation units, were held after their plane vanished near Marfa as part of border patrols amid renewed U S Mexican tensions.
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Matlack
Daker
Dickman
San Antonio
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Joseph T. Dickman
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el Faso
Erwin Gistrier
LA. Walton
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Paul H. Davia
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Eutenant Peterson
Hutchinson
Davie
Isrom
Rio Grande
Truly and Big Mintaxe in Trouble Alias Gaffe
Fragmentary OCR reads about a man with an alias in trouble and a prop of the fact. Readable names or events are unclear. Additional legible text needed to form a coherent news card.
Tea notes stir in Lowry City independent column
A fragmented piece recalls an old fellow who grew rich by burning the midnight oil and hints at a late career change or mischief. The garbled text references Teas and a figure named Timon, with unclear specifics about wealth or a midnight scheme.
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Lowry City
Ranaan Cig Timon
Alligator Conflicts and Odd Scribbles Across Columns
A jumble of stray mentions covers alligators in Louisiana, levees, and animals. then tangential notes drift to a class history question about Pershing and figures like Pat Foch, with stray musings on books, authors, and a dog adrift in wartime memories. The piece blends offhand social notes with fragmented literary asides.
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Louisiana
Atlantic Coast Line
Charleston News and Courier
Fess
Display of Ribbon Reflects Campaign Decorations Across Campaisns
A fragmented notice describes a display of ribbons and decorations tied to campaign efforts. Tra started and Gen Pese chief of staff oversee the arrangement, with eight rows of ribbons arranged on a nearly two foot tall setup, highlighting organization and ceremonial intent.
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