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Who Knows Best in Belgian Atrocity Controversy
Cardinal Mercier and Belgian bishops publish a strong manifesto on German crimes in Belgium. German prelates reportedly prepare a reply. Belgians claim direct witness advantage, while Germans rely on army-provided accounts. The world wonders who knows the truth.
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Literacy Test Bill Moves Toward House Vote
In Congress the Burnett immigration bill with a literacy test advances toward a House vote. Supporters seek to override a presidential veto, though the President’s stance likely remains unchanged. Opponents warn that excluding capable workers for illiteracy is ill advised at any time.
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Sugar Taxation Debate And Underwood Law Amendment
The text argues that sugar will become duty free on May 1 under current law, threatening $40 million in annual revenue. It praises the House caucus vote in Washington to keep sugar taxable, noting the need to support government finances. It emphasizes sugar as a life necessity and the tariff burden should fall lightly on essentials.
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Tariff Act Change Likely Before May First
Discussion of modifying the tariff act points to action before May 1. The move is not a party measure with Democrats expected to support in Congress while Republicans must oppose the low schedule they have long condemned as insufficient.
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Root Critique in Belgium Policy Returns to Public View
The piece rebukes Elihu Root for denouncing the U S for not protesting Germany's 1914 invasion of Belgium while noting his prior silence on outrages against weaker nations as a Republican senator and member of the foreign relations committee. It argues his criticisms arise from partisan timing rather than principle.
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Harmony Move Brings Big Four as Delegates-at-Large
The Massachusetts Republican fight over the delegation to the national convention centers on harmony, with the Big Four named as at large delegates. The Roosevelt faction claims coercive tactics by old-line elements, while the reformers insist harmony will prevail through compromise, though tensions remain evident.
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Choate Defends President in National Security League Talk
Honorable Joseph H. Choate urged restraint after listeners misread his critique as an attack on the administration. He reminded the audience that the President is both their President and his, calling for loyalty over partisan rhetoric.
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Beck Attacks Foreign Policy in Wartime Uproar
James M. Beck and Harveyized critics charge that U S policy has made the nation the most hated on Earth. The piece argues whether neutral stance during a vast global war should aim to please foreign chancelleries or seek impartial, wise handling of affairs.
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Fleeting Stars of Newton Newkirk Pitches and Pledges
Bertie Bertram writes from a base near Mt. a about freelancers who wrote for Newt Fortune. The piece notes fortunes failed for many, mentions Daffy Howes the crossing policeman, a jittery pilot to Podunk-by-the-Sea, Gumdrop nursing in Britain, Kate breaking horses in Ockmulgee, and Leander among Carranza’s circle.
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Misfortune as a Teacher and Path to Growth
A long meditation on misfortune as a formative force. The text argues that adversity tempers character, reveals foundations of success, and fuels worthy effort, urging resilience and sober perspective in facing fate. It emphasizes that misfortune can teach, spur achievement, and smooth a path to greatness.
Test of Friendship Reveals Honest Counsel
A man must be a true friend to speak harsh truths about me and still remain in good standing. The quote reflects on the challenge and value of candid feedback within friendship.
Clamorous Word Question in Maine Dispatch
A brief reader note from Harold in China Maine asks whether it is proper to describe a clam as clamorous. The inquiry weighs usage of the term for nonhuman objects and the boundaries of descriptive language.
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Tailors Declare Corsets For Fat Men At Convention
At the National Association of Merchant Tailors annual meeting in St Louis delegates argued that men weighing 225 pounds and more cannot be well dressed in tailor made clothes. They proposed corsets to reduce waists and warned that fat men may resist, predicting potential court cases if corsets are pressed upon them.
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Groundhog Day tale misfires in Watertown
In Watertown Massachusetts on Candlemas day an observer mocks the Groundhog forecast calling it bunk. An old ad in the Suburban paper offers 30 tons of hay mixed for horse and cow use with no clear buyer due to the impractical mix and care needed to separate the two types.
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War wedding in Halifax and Boston notes in 1916 era
The Halifax Chronicle reports a military wedding of Captain Frederick W. Miller and Adelaide Primrose at the Cathedral with full regimental honors. Boston notes include pay for municipal charity calls, weather reminiscences of 1816, Civil War refugees, Baldwin apple status, Chinese Boys Club merger, salmon restocking, Whittier birthplace visits, and local wartime social life.
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300th Anniversary Sparks Fresh Focus on Shakespeare
The 300th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death renews interest in his life and work, a fascination that has risen steadily for three centuries. He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.
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Shakspeare’s Stratford School Life in the 16th Century
The article recalls a free grammar school for boys in Stratford-on-Avon and notes the limited education for girls. It suggests Shakspere may have begun school in May 1771, outlines long 10 hour days, rough teachers, and basic learning with arithmetic and Latin. It mentions common pastimes, games, and bear baiting, a town order to sell Bibles to fund a town bear.
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Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston Weather On Feb 19
The Oldest Inhabitant notes February 19 has often been mild for the season in Boston. He recalls two instances of 4 degrees above zero in 1885 and 1908, the last decade’s coldest at 12 degrees in 1910, and cites a warm 56 degrees record in 1880 with storms in 1907 1908 1909 and 1914.
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Editors and Writers Worth Their Praise and Patience
A 1916 reflection by Walt Mason on writers facing rejection and editors seeking the spark of real talent. The piece argues editors aim to nurture genuine genius, rewarding persistence over selling junk, and notes the hopeful writer’s struggle with published success.
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Dear Miss Champagne Advice On A Long Engagement
A young 18 year old asks about engagement lasting three years with a man three years older. Advice notes long engagements can be risky for older girls but may work for the young couple. Emphasizes patience, gradual closeness, and the danger of familiarity harming love. Also includes fashion notes for spring tailored suits and dresses.
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Boston Bar Trial Reflections On Brandeis Nomination
A letter defends Louis D Brandeis against 64 Boston lawyers who urged Senate mistrust of his Supreme Court fit ness. The writer cites Brandeis public service and questions whether hostility to reformers erodes public duty, urging support from the bar and city.
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