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Right and Severe: State Guards Stop Lexington Mob
The killing of four men and wounding of many by Kentucky state guardsmen in Lexington is viewed as a hard but just response to a mob trying to storm a courthouse and lynch a prisoner. Law and order prevailed, boosting Kentucky’s standing among law-abiding citizens.
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Puddings and Brandy Sauce Stir Prohibition Debate
The article notes New York federal agents granting permits to hotels and restaurants to keep wine and brandy for culinary use, with Massachusetts officials taking a different stance. It highlights clashes between wet and dry factions and questions the ruling's durability.
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New Jersey Votes For Woman Suffrage Amendment Progress
The New Jersey Assembly approved the Senate’s ratification of the woman suffrage amendment by 34 to 24, moving the federal measure forward as the 29th state to endorse it. Across the 48 states, a majority already supports, with seven more affirmative votes needed for the three-fourths requirement. Obstruction through delaying extra sessions persists, while Mississippi recently rejected the amendment amid laughter and cheers.
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Military Training Fails in House Caucus
A Democratic caucus on Monday night blocks universal compulsory military training this session. Republicans, including floor leader Mondell, oppose the measure, making bipartisan defeat likely and preventing any bill from reaching the floor.
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Democratic caucus spurns swift action on platform formation
The caucus backed President Wilson’s call to delay a decision until national convention platforms are set, a move seen as neither courteous to the party's leader nor smart politics by observers who note his wartime victories and rising power.
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Memorial urges immediate compromise on peace treaty ratification
A memorial presented to President Wilson by over twenty national groups led by Harvard's President Lowell calls for ratification of the peace treaty with reservations. It argues differences on Article X are minor and emphasizes the need for swift ratification by administration and Senate, noting support from the League to Enforce Peace, the AFL, and other bodies. The piece also critiques the ex-Crown Prince's rhetoric and underscores accountability of leaders.
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Wage dispute and looming railroad strike face public scrutiny
Public sentiment backs caution as the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way workers threaten a strike next Tuesday. Officials warn legal action may follow, while unions insist on fair wages and adherence to the 30 day notice in wage agreements. Authorities seek a method to prevent further disruption and protect all parties.
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Indigo Blues and the Gillett Budget Alarm
The piece mocks Speaker Frederick H. Gillett for sounding constant alarms about a looming crisis. It argues warnings can become partisan propaganda, suggests thrift is good but Congress should embody savings, and contends investigations waste funds that could back Liberty bonds and thrift stamps.
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Prince Frederick William Offers Surrender for Allies Trial
Frederick William, former Crown Prince of Germany, reportedly proposes to surrender in Holland to face trial before the allied tribunal. He would stand in for 900 associates of lower rank, a gesture described as potentially brave despite the personal risk.
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Unfilled Steel Orders Signal Busy Year Ahead
United States Steel Corp reports record high unfilled orders over the past two months, indicating strong demand and a likely robust business climate. With orders larger than any two-year span and well ahead of prewar levels, the steel industry pins hopes on sustained activity into next fall and beyond.
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Notable Figures and Ventures Highlight Roaring Twenties Society
A survey of prominent individuals and enterprises from the era. William Gibbs McAdoo appears as a Democratic presidential possibility, noted for stamina and varied talents. Edison is pictured in workwear, the Garibaldi sister tours the U S as a decorated war figure, Duke partners with Whelan on a major candy venture, Burton leads Michigan as top paid president, Fairbanks relocates to Beverly Hills, Rosenwald leads Sears with broad philanthropy, and royal nightlife at a ball with Queen Mary and others follows royal chatter into the night.
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Tennessee
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Snow Remover Schemes and Alcohol in Tears
Poet Bertie Bertram vents a comical, rambling verse about splashy snow removal schemes using steam, a boiler, and a garden hose, then pivots to jokes about alcohol in everyday items and a wary Teutonic jail warning, ending with a playful aside to Malden reader Bertie Bertram.
Practical joker's cheerful joke often taken seriously
A saying notes that a prankster who delivers humor with ease may have the joke misread as genuine intent. The remark highlights how lighthearted actions can be misinterpreted as earnest, reflecting on perception and intent.
Wedding sendoffs go wrong as brides, grooms suffer mishaps
A Wisconsin groom ends his honeymoon prologue in a wheelchair after a well wisher throws an old shoe, missing the groom and striking the horse, causing a runaway. In Nebraska a bride loses sight from rice shower, while guests meant well, demonstrating a country bent on celebratory sendoffs with mixed outcomes.
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Strange friendships in a Weston backyard pond
Dear Noot reports a curious tale from Weston Massachusetts about an old black snake that befriended a pale green frog. The snake carried the frog on its back and fed it, while the frog followed loyally and the snake caught insects to share. The note is signed Strutheus James.
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So the Collector Says There’s a Way to Postpone Bills
A collector argues that delaying payment on bills is possible, outlining methods to extend due dates and postpone settlements. The piece emphasizes cautious handling of debt and suggests negotiation or payment plans as feasible responses.
Dear Sir Plea to feed birds and horses in snow
A reader endorses the All Sorts plea to feed starving birds during deep snow and adds that horses also suffer. The writer urges sharing apples or carrots to help the animals and asks the newspaper to publish the note.
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Two Fish Firms Fined in War-Era Price Plot
The Bay State Fishing Company and the John Burns Company each received a $1000 fine for keeping fish in cold storage longer than allowed. Bay State allegedly held 82,979 pounds and Burns 28,000 pounds. They were defendants in a long trial of firms and individuals accused of conspiring to raise fish prices during wartime, now before the Supreme Judicial Court.
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Italians Flock to U S by Thousands
Naples report says more Italians will emigrate to the United States this year than the 1913 peak of 375,000. Consular officials in Italy are overwhelmed as 30 ships resume Italy to U S service with thousands aboard. Officials estimate 100,000 reservists who went to the United States are alive, with 60,000 to return this year. those who wish to go back must do so within two years.
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Tobacco Trails in Western Cuba's Vuelta Abajo Scene
The article tours Cuba's tobacco heart in Vuelta Abajo near Pinar del Rio, describing white cheesecloth plantations and remote caves known as holes in the hills. It contrasts lowland plantations with mountain tracts where tobacco thrives in limestone caves and tunnels reachable by cliff ropes and horseback paths. Tomorrow's Picture A Country Scene in Cuba.
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Observant Citizen notes cold records and local lore
The column reflects on Boston weather records and a half century of data, noting January extremes of 18 below to 70 above, and recalls Ash Wednesday approaching. It catalogs queries about a transatlantic dory voyage, Near East relief workers, and local notices including Miss Edith Allen’s marriage and coal interests near Harpoot.
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Edith R. Allen
Worcester
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John E. Todd
Echo of the Big Bridge and Polish Church Plans
The piece notes a clearer echo from the river bridge in winter, cites Rev. Walter Sikora on a planned Polish church in Boston with funds half raised and site undecided between the West End or North End, and explains immigration refusals tied to weaker Italian and Portuguese currencies reducing travelers’ purchasing power compared to two years ago.
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Hanover Street
Daniel Boone’s perilous frontier odyssey in early America
The narrative recounts Boone’s twelve year marriage, fleeing civilization, and his trek across the East to Kentucky fighting Indians. He later led his family to a new country, amid fierce tribal wars and adventures. Boone earned tribal regard, endured scalp loss, and aided Boonesborough’s defense. At 82 he resumed the trail to Kansas.
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Dear Miss Champagne Advises Clear Boundaries in Relationships
A young woman asks Mildred Champagne for dating guidance after five months with a man six years older. The columnist urges direct communication to express dissatisfaction with his irritating behavior, warns against lingering passive tolerance, and suggests the man may change if a firm understanding is established to prevent future trouble.
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