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A digest of World War I news reports from Berlin Paris and London with updates on battles trenches and sieges. It notes German gains at Verdun Austrian captives and Italian advances while detailing naval incidents US and Mexican affairs and domestic political events.
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Naval appropriation bill boosts sea preparedness to 269 million
The house approved the naval appropriation bill of 269.9 million with a 358 to 4 vote. President Wilson outlined events for Flag Day July 14 and Memorial Day at Arlington, urging national unity and America first. Brandeis confirmed to the Supreme Court as the Senate preserved the military funding stance. The measure includes a 6 million add on to pressure private shipyards if bids are not favorable, enabling Navy yard construction if needed.
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Republicans in El Convention at Coliseum crowd fills arena
A large Republican gathering fills the Coliseum in El Convention as party members assemble for speeches and regional organizing amid strong turnout and rally atmosphere.
Convention Opens With 991 Delegates And 991 Alternates
Chicago hosts the Republican quadrennial convention as Charles Warren Harding of Ohio is named temporary chairman. The opening session features a keynote by Senator Harding emphasizing harmony defense and nationalism, with committee selections and adjournment to continue business Thursday.
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Wilson and Marshall to be Democratic standard-bearers
President Wilson and Vice President Marshall are to be nominated as Democratic candidates at the convention's final session early Saturday morning. National Chairman McCombs and the arrangements committee have reached practical agreement on plans, with a long session expected to name the tickets and continue into Saturday. Ollie James of Kentucky is named permanent chairman of the convention.
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Storm Damage Dampens Sterling Crops
A severe hailstorm in Sterling destroyed thousands of acres of oats and wheat, causing major agricultural losses across the area as crops lie flattened and fields wasted.
Help for Working Women and Public Health Cure
A letter from Mrs. James of Frankfort Kentucky testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after female weakness left her unable to work She credits three bottles with full recovery and urges others to try the remedy The notice promotes confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts and mentions Carter's Little Liver Pills as a constipation cure with small pills and price
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Obedience Test Turns On A Paper Time Note
A stern colonel in Kitchener's army derides a private for lacking a watch. The orderly explains he has no timepiece, so the officer mocks the situation and suggests writing the time on paper instead. The vignette highlights rigid discipline and improvisation under military authority.
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Path finder tale of a newsboy and a readerless grunt
A man stops a small newsboy carrying a huge bundle and asks if the papers tire him. The boy cheerfully replies he cannot read, revealing his proofless independence and a poignant moment highlighted by the caption Path finder.
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The Great Objection
A witty exchange contrasts liking a self focused talker with tolerance of others who listen. Miss Cayenne notes she dislikes those who force others to listen, while a man’s luck is tied to marriage or its absence.
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Concentrated Satisfaction in Wheat Beverage Gain Takes Hold
Former tea and coffee users discover a pure wheat beverage with a delightful flavor. It promises no sleeplessness, heart flutter, headaches, or other ills associated with caffeine.
Instant Postum promotes caffeine free coffee substitute
A brief notice extols Instant Postum as a caffeine free soluble beverage. It claims the product offers the snappy flavor of coffee without caffeine or harmful ingredients and suits home, travel, and picnic use.
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