United States weighs China recognition amid cabinet talks
The Wilson administration debates recognizing the Chinese republic as the April 8 constituent assembly nears. Cabinet discussions cover the Philippines, treasury reforms, and new diplomatic appointments as events in Europe and domestic politics unfold.
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United States
Bryan
Wilson
White House
China
Constituent Assembly
Burke
North Dakota
Enlistments Soar at Naval Recruiting Stations
Naval enlistments last month topped February's by 171 men marking a strong recruitment period. The sports world mourns the loss of Jim Hall, once a renowned heavyweight boxer, who died in Neenah Wisconsin.
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Jim Hall
Neenah
Wisconsin
Presidents and the Congressional Message Tradition
The article traces the evolution of the presidents reading their messages to Congress from Washington and Adams to Jefferson. It notes Jefferson's shift to sending a written message and the shift in custom, including how messages were delivered by a president’s messenger and announced in Congress. It discusses Lyon incident and Federalist reactions.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
John Adams
George Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Matthew Lyon
Vermont
Jefferson School
House
Lyon
Washington School
McMaster
America
Senate
Thomas Jefferson
Jacob Dreams at Bethel A Refuge and Revelation
A religious study of Jacob fleeing Esau, sleeping with stones beneath him, and dreaming of a ladder from earth to heaven. The vision reveals God’s presence, angels ascending and descending, and a promise to bless Jacob. Jacob awakens with awe, builds a memorial, and names the site Bethel House of God, pledging renewal of faith and obedience.
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Beersheba
Jacob
Haran
God
John
Earth
Heaven
Jesus
Jehovah
Beth-el
House of God
Bear's Grease and Baldness in Old Reminiscences
A reminiscence volume notes baldness is more common now and attributes it to reduced use of bear's grease pomade. The anecdote recalls hairdressers calling themselves professors advertising a gruesome bear slaughter on a canvas screen to promote the product.
Costly City Improvements in Manhattan Demolitions
The article notes annual demolitions in Manhattan, New York City could form a sizable town. Last year 819 buildings were razed, with a gas tank taking the total to 820. Demolished front footage reached 24,875 feet, about four and three quarter miles. Nine of ten destroyed structures were four stories tall.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Patrick Leeny
Milwaukee Road
Neolala
Wilson
King George
England
Isom P. Wooten
Friend’s Church
Seattle
United States
Friends Church
Woodrow Wilson
McAdoo
Treasury
I. S. Lewis
Kansas
R. D. Wrenn
New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
R. W. Williams
W. F. Johnson
Phiadelphia
H. H. Hackett
R. D. Little
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Evanston
Ill
Mississippi Valley Suffrage Conference
St. Louis
Republic of China
San Francisco
New Republic
William General
Fremont
McDermott
General
Genoa
George Brent
Columbus
New York Exchange
Bayonne
N. J
Bristol
South Dakota
Wells Fargo
American Express
Elliott
Leport
Lea
Watkins
Quincy House
Deer Lodge
Mont
Easter Breakfast Quotation From Rockefeller Jr
At an Easter breakfast John D. Rockefeller Jr quotes a line about perseverance. He adds a playful twist noting that a hen on an egg of porcelain perseveres, blending motivation with a light joke to end the moment.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
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