Germans Pledge Loyalty to United States in War
A Philadelphia dispatch reports that the national committee of the National German American Alliance with 3,000,000 members pledged loyalty to the United States in the event of war with Germany at a secret Wednesday meeting. The piece argues loyalty to the land of allegiance is paramount for all.
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Philadelphia
United States
Germany
National Committee
National German- American Alliance
That New Dock at South Boston Faces Costly Commitment
The Waterways Commission supports continuing the great new drydock project at South Boston, arguing the Commonwealth is contract-bound and abrogation would trigger long legal battles. Federal rental help is expected, and postwar commercial lines may resume payments. The state must push ahead to justify the investment.
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Waterways Commission
Commonwealth
South Boston
Literacy test for immigrants takes effect May first
The article questions the May first start of a literacy test for immigrants. It argues the test requires reading 30 common words in any language and reduces literacy to a minimal standard, suggesting many would pass while condemning failure as stupidity or imbecility.
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United States
Congress
Lord Cromer
Egypt
William Willcocks
Not Provided Text on Intelligence and Capacity
Fragmentary reflection notes on how people compensate for lack of letters with intelligence, physical capacity, and experience. The passage ends with uncertainty about future outcomes and results.
Government Deliberation Oversees Prompt War Haste
The piece urges patience as the United States weighs German offenses with grave care. It cites the sinking of the Calif ornia and Turino and the Gerard hostage reports, noting evidence is not yet complete. It praises the administration and warns Americans against hasty calls for war.
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United States
California
Gerard
Berlin
von Bernstorff
Germans disable ships to spite owners amid looming conflict
The article argues German liners at U S ports have ruined machinery to injure their own interests. It suggests the Hague rules mean ships will return to owners, delaying German commerce while rivals gain time. It notes Washington says the government will not use the ships in hostilities, making the act a personal crisis.
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Kronprinzess
Cecilie
United States
Germany
Washington
National convention of road builders opens in Mechanics Hall
The American Road Builders Association brings 1000 members from every state to Mechanics Hall for a national convention. Delegates include specialists and practical men who will shape road policy, with any conclusions bearing weight locally and nationwide.
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Mechanics’ Hall
American Road Builders’ Association
New England Fishing Fleet Ends 1916 With Record Catch
The Bureau of Fisheries report shows Boston landings of 98 331 038 pounds valued at 3 702 365 dollars in 1916, up 431 551 pounds from 1915. Despite the larger catch, prices rose due to higher costs in fishing inputs, raising the question when fish will cease to be a luxury.
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Bureau of Fisheries
New England
Boston
Untitled Verse from The Benztown Bard
A lines poem edition from 1917 presents a brief heroic conceit about true heroism. It contrasts loud displays with quiet courage, praising hearts that endure in silence away from crowds.
Yappers Critique of Patriots Follows Newkirk Poem
A verse by Newton Newkirk lampoons the yappers in politics and press who champion false patriotism. The speaker mocks bluster, wartime boastfulness, and calls Woodrow Wilson’s actions wrongly condemned by critics. The piece ends with a plea for national unity in peril.
Two Springfield Officers Nearing Disgrace Over Drunken Incident
A Springfield Mass. paper screams TWO OFFICERS NEARLY SOULED GETTING DRUNK. The writer explains the cops, while chasing a suspect, slipped on a river bank and nearly fell into the water. The piece urges readers to withhold harsh judgment and consider the other side.
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Springfield
Mass
Dear Newt Urges Help to Find Boss Slipping 50 Dollars
A letter from Boston asks Newt to locate the boss of Mr. John's employer who allegedly slips John fifty dollars daily in addition to his salary. The writer, a hard working man earning around 200 weekly, requests a recommendation to secure a similar generous boss.
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Newt
John
Ketten
Boston
Attleboro Sun Ad Sparks PublicBox Exhibition Debate
A letter from Attleboro readers accuses a staged money play with buttons and female performers. The reply, from “Nuf Ced,” opposes exploiting women and rejects lending support or influence to the proposed two daily performances in Boston Common.
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Attleboro
Mass
Newt
Birthday Bio-Briefs: Harrison's Rise to Presidency
The article recalls William Henry Harrison, Indian fighter under Wayne, first Governor of Indiana Territory, victor at Tippecanoe against Tecumseh, and 9th U S president. It covers his 1812 Canada invasion, political roles, and 1836 campaign using log cabins and hard cider with the slogan Tippecanoe and Tyler too. He died a month after inauguration from pneumonia.
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United States
Wayne
Indiana Territory
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Tippecanoe
Tecumseh
Harrison
Tyler
The Biggest Irrigation Dams in Egypt and West
A historical overview details the Aswan Dam and Assuan barrier on the Nile and their impact on Egypt’s agriculture. It compares global projects including Elephant Butte in New Mexico Roosevelt Dam in Arizona and a vast Alberta project, noting capacity and scale.
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Egypt
Nile
Abyssinia
Nile Valley
United States
Elephant Butte
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Arizona
Alberta
Canada
Observant Citizen Reflects On Flag Etiquette And Local Notes
A Boston reader laments improper flag care and urges sunset hoisting rules. The column recalls Rev. George W. Pierce and his patriotic talks, Boston sea gull feeding, and ice fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee. It mentions Laura A. Davis’s 102nd birthday, Mira the variable star, Niagara Falls winter records, and a Boston lobsters tally for a local smacker.
Valentines Surprise Brings Two Bobs and a Teacher
A playful boy buys a valentine for his teacher with help from a mysterious admirer. Both Bobs chase a response as a rival note and a glittering solitaire gift finally reach Miss Deane, sparking an unexpected, joyful Valentine reunion.
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Valentine
Bob
Bob Kelly
Miss Deane
Big Bob
Uncle Walt S How Primed Politics With Stark Facts
The poem recounts a 1917 election contrast between a practical candidate touting roads and efficiency and a verbose speaker praising liberty and history. It mocks ornate rhetoric while praising plain speaking and fiscal restraint. Walt Mason uses clever rhymes to urge voters to favor substance over flashy politics.
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Valley Forge
King George
Good Roads
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
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