Decision of Lawn Tennis Association on Amateur Status
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association voted down a rule that would have shown McLoughlin John ston and other players as amateurs. Reformers were upset while conservatives call the move wise as it preserves star participation in national and intercity tournaments and keeps tennis aimed at the love of the game rather than financial gain.
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United States National Lawn Tennis Association
McLoughlin
Johnston
Growth of Gun Clubs Surges in 1910s Across North America
In 1916 America and Canada saw 737 new gun clubs formed, bringing the total to over 4,500. The sport attracts about $40 million in investments with trap-shooters spending $4 million yearly on targets and $2 million on travel.
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United States
Canada
Amateur Meet at St. Louis Track and Field Championships
The Amateur Athletic Union announces its 1918 track and field championships for junior and senior classes in St. Louis on September 8 and 9. Rivalry already forms among probable entrants from Los Angeles New Orleans and Cleveland, signaling a competitive meet.
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Amateur Athletic Union
St. Louis
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Cleveland
Will Make Bolivar Statue
Venezuelan government commissions American sculptor Mrs Sally Farnham of New York to craft an equestrian statue of Simon Bolivar to be presented to New York City as a token of friendship. The project budget is twenty five thousand dollars with Farnham known for the Pan American frieze in Washington DC.
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Venezuela
Sally James Farnbham
New York
Simon Bolivar
Why a Weather Bureau predictions for farmers and mariners
The Weather Bureau collects statistics for farmers and issues warnings when weather threatens land and sea. Each year forecasters predict cyclones floods and extreme temperatures. These predictions aid mariners especially in navigation and safety at sea.
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United States Weather Bureau
Ihs
Recollections and Reflections by Bishop Welldoe
A short anecdote from Bishop Welldoe’s memoirs recounts a governess attempting to describe Cambodia’s size as large as Siam. A pupil misquotes the exercise, saying Cambodia and its size were compared to her governess instead of Siam.
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Welldoe
Siam
Cambodia
Peril in High Tariff and Japan’s World Trade Risk
A Missouri manufacturer warns heavy protection may be needed yet argues U S producers must cut production costs to compete with Japan. The piece notes Japan’s rising wages but far lower costs, Russia’s purchases from Japan, and Japan’s growing China trade, predicting a costly return of Dingley tariffs would harm world trade and limit U S markets.
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Missouri
New York Herald
Japan
Russia
United States
China
Porto Rico Citizenship Described as U S Success
St Louis Republic editorial lauds passage of the Porto Rico citizenship bill as a federal success and a vindication of American ideals. It asserts Porto Ricans welcomed U S protection, compares progress with Cuba and the Philippines, and argues self government must be chosen by the Filipinos in time.
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Porto Rico
United States of America
United States
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
St Louis Republic
Old Guard’s Lack of Innarda in Washington Politics
William Allen White argues that former Bull Moose Republicans have seized control in Washington. He says the Old Guard’s defeat by the Moose and Progressive power shifts harmed veteran leaders Mann and Campbell and ceded seniority to Lenroot and Medill McCormick. Jordan remains a difficult path.
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Old Guard
Republican Party
Washington
William Allen White
B. M
Mann
Campbell
Lenroot
Medill McCormick
Jordan
Hearst Warns Against War as Mexico Tension Rises
William Randolph Hearst says any heedless demagogue can push a nation toward war though no war with Mexico has occurred yet. He urges restraint and sober judgment amid escalating tensions and rhetoric.
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Mr. Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
Mexico
Resignation Letter Sparks New Answers From London Cinema
The document notes a dramatic exchange as a cinema manager declares resignation amid tensions. The text frames the act as a bold move after facing financial pressures symbolized by tigers and loans, culminating in a resigned stance.
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London
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Jacek Veloce
International News Service
von Hindenburg
Emperor
Germany
von Ludendorff
Cette-Port
France
Dartford
Riga
Bolivar
Weather Bureau
America
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