Taft's candid comments on a league of nations
William Howard Taft argues objections to a general league of nations are varied and notes how Senator Borah and others mock the idea. He urges thoughtful consideration, warns against isolation, and says Republicans may risk defeat if they oppose the treaty without constructive alternatives. Copyright 1913 Public Ledger.
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Peru’s Big Man Legula Aims for Presidency in May Election
Augusto B. Legula, ex president of Peru, arrived in the United States aboard the Carifania Cunard Line liner from London and announced intent to run for Peru’s presidency in May. He emphasized international issues, seeking arbitration on territorial disputes with Chile and urging U.S. or other fair judges to settle the quarrel, while noting Peru’s stance in the European war.
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Ninety First Division Split for Demobilizing
Camp Lewis Washington January 7 all of the Ninety first division the first to be trained at Camp Lewis and composed of national army men from Washington Oregon California Montana Idaho South Canada and will be sent here for demobilization when the division returns from overseas officials say The California and adjacent States probably will go to Fort Logan Washington Oregon Montana Idaho men will come to Camp Lewis Plans are being made to honor western veterans upon their return.
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Dark Ages revived by the Bolsheviki
The report says Bolsheviks destroy cities along the western front including Lemberg now under siege. Archbishops and civilians suffer amid brutal tactics as 50,000 besiegers press. German guns aid the assault and Kiev reportedly falls to Bolsheviks with stores valued at 1,000,000 rubles seized. Vilna defenders fight to shield the city from Bolshevik floods.
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Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide to Leave Luxemburg
The Matin reports Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide of Luxembourg plans to depart Luxemburg due to a worsening political situation. The move follows persistent unrest and concerns over the duchy’s stability amid ongoing tensions.
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Sweet grass weaver Richard Bishop of Oldtown Maine
Richard Bishop, an Oldtown Indian, has spent 32 years weaving and claims to have manufactured more sweet grass articles than any other Maine artisan in that period. He says he uses about 10,000 pounds of grass yearly and notes sweet grass is now scarce as much is pulled up by the potters.
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Maine
Origination of Slavery Debate in Early Tea Party Era
Fragmentary notes discuss the movement against slavery and the political climate surrounding early tea party era debates. Key figures and dates are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the text signals a focus on abolitionist arguments and legislative friction in the period.
New York Stock Exchange Mixed As Investors Pause
Uncertain trading on the New York Exchange as investors hold prices steady amid hesitancy. Some leaders show modest gains while transportation, tobacco, and motor shares ease. Utilities and Consolidated and Brooklyn Transit gain on anticipated Allied actions. bond listings steady with par values.
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Cattle and Lamb Receipts Steady Amid Market Wide Variances
Market reports from Omaha and Seattle show cattle receipts around 45,000 with steers and heifers steady to higher, calves at 16 to 17 dollars, cows and bulls mixed, stockers and feeders steady, hogs mixed with best at about 17. Calves and yearlings move in the 10 to 13 dollar range, lambs around 12 to 14 dollars, with market activity described as fairly active and steady overall.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Omaha
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Chicago Markets Close Amid Corn Import License Rumors
Market activity showed gains initiall y on corn and provisions but later faded as erroneous rumors about Argentine corn licenses circulated. Traders noted calls for imports and a potential policy shift from the food administration, while Argentine dealings remained uncertain and prices fluctuated around front months.
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Charmer of Paris Gardens Dies at Over 80
Anette nea eater bird, famed for calling sparrows in the Tuileries, died recently in Paris. For four decades he attracted crowds by feeding the birds from his hand and addressing them by name. The veteran postal official was more than 80 years old.
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Anette Nea
Ancient dice and games in ancient civilizations
Fragmentary OCR notes describe dice recovered from sites such as Herculas neum and Pompeii with references to gambling scenes and a later mention of automatic speech devices used as fuel on a steam driven road. The text is garbled with unclear dates and locations.
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