Philippines Delay Independence Decision by Congress
Republican leaders in Congress postpone indefinitely any move toward Philippine independence. Committees on insular affairs, after hearings, want stronger proof of Filipinos’ ability to govern and educate themselves before any action. Delegation leaves Washington informed no favorable action is expected, amid minority party pressure.
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Philippines
Philippine Commission
House
Senate
United States
American Republic
Washington
Fifty Fifty Pacific Fleet Marks New Naval Policy
The Pacific fleet is split to guard the western seaboard with Puget Sound as base. Admiral Rodman leads eight ships through to Pacific waters, testing the canal and displaying navy power to California Oregon and Washington. The Oregon remains as a legacy ship, while modern vessels head west, signaling strategic shift while external threats loom.
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Western Seaboard
Canal
Hugh Rodaman
Pacific Waters
Far West
Puget Sound
Washington
New Mexico
Idaho
Mississippi
Roosevelt
California
Oregon
Rodman
South
Central America
Envoys from Abyssinia Bring Gifts to President Wilson
Special envoys of Abyssinia led by Dedjazmatch Nado visited Washington to congratulate President Wilson on war’s end and present gifts from Empress Zauditu. They wore rich attire and delivered an address tracing Ethiopian Christian history and liberty. The gifts included elephant tusks in gold, jeweled garments, and a gold box with letters from the empress and her son.
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Washington
Wilson
Abyssinia
Waizeru Zauditu
Nado
Kantiba 'Gabrou
Ato Herony
Ato Sinkae
David
Solomon
Ethiopia
Macada
Sheba
Constantine the Great
United States of America
National Guard Reorganization Plans Revealed by War Department
War Department outlines National Guard reorganization approved by Secretary Baker. States may form up to full limits for federal aid, with a current cap of 200 recruits per senator and representative, emergency expansion to 800. Emphasis on strict eligibility for officers and enlisted, to ensure ready service in future federal calls.
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War Department
National Guard
Baker
United States Army
Meat prices and livestock crisis prompt call for federal supervision
The Agriculture Department warns of a national meat crisis as high consumer prices meet low producer returns. It urges federal and local supervision to prevent profiteering and stabilize markets while noting Europe buys pork but not beef. removing meat conservation signs is advised to avoid harming farmers and consumers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
House
Europe
South America
Australia
United States
Gailore
England
Italy
Chicago
Shabby Visitor Promises Memory Mastery to Merchant
A shabby visitor offers an Infal lible memory system to a merchant prince who dismisses him for a three second limit. He claims the method can help him post a letter and forget an unwanted ring. He returns two minutes later claiming he forgot his hat.
Admiral Caperton’s Unusual Naval Career Highlighted
Admiral William B. Caperton, former commander in chief of the Pacific fleet, retired June 80th after a long career. He patrolled Pacific waters, maintained relations with Latin American governments, and served in Cuban waters during the Spanish American War and during Mexican disturbances.
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William B. Caperton
Pacific Fleet
Caperton
Pacific
South
Central America
United States Naval Academy
Cuban
Latin America
Elevator inquiries ignite commotion at Fletcher Trust
A Western Union messenger boy rode elevators in the Fletcher Trust building seeking the Evins Woollen Press location. After multiple rides and door shuffles, he delivered a telegram to Evans Woollen, president of the Fletcher Trust company, sparking amusement among onlookers.
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Western Union
Evins Woollen
The
Trust Company
Evans Woollen
Fletcher Trust Company
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