Harden Tells Berlin Shams in New Die Zukunft Essay
Maximilian Harden, the German enfant terrible, in Die Zukunft exposes the shams and mistakes of Germany's policy. He focuses on the United States entry into the war, warning Germans the issue must be taken seriously as a sign of moral and policy weakness.
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Copenhagen
London
Maximilian Harden
Enfant Terrible
Die Zukunft
United States
Herr Harden
Germany
Democratic Germany Could Achieve Peace Says Article
An article by Maximilian Harden argues democracy offers the path to peace for Germany. It urged Germans to reform the nation so it becomes habitable and not a world menace, stating the United States will not fight a dictatorial Germany, and calling for a league of nations.
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United States
Wilson
League of Nations
Germany
Maximilian Harden
Weight on the Scale: America’s Potential Grasp
An analysis suggests the physical dimensions and power of the U S contribution that could shift the balance in the aggregate effort. It weighs the capabilities and limits of American output in this strategic competition.
Peace Plan a Sham In German publicist’s wartime review
The article surveys German and American peace proposals and the push to unrestricted submarine warfare. It praises Wilson while criticizing Zimmermann and von Bernstorff, argues peace offers served as a bridge to aggression, and urges democratic reform as foundation for future peace. It also dissects US war aims, debunks pro munition profits claims, and calls for decisive German political action.
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Herr Harden
Wilson
Alfred Zimmermann
Zimmermann
Count von Bernstorff
United States
America
Harden
Belgium
Briey Iron District
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Livonia
Mexico
Japan
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Zimmerman
Scheidemann
Ergberger
Astor Boy’s Guardian Receives Court Decree
Surrogate Fowler approves accounts of Mrs. William K. Dick as general guardian for John Jacob Astor, son of the Titanic victim. The boy’s maintenance runs about 79 dollars daily. guardian’s yearly allowance set at 20,000 dollars from a 3,000,000 trust. Mrs. Dick credited with 86,034 dollars spent on her son. guardian Sullivan praises her management.
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New York
Fowler
William K. Dick
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob
Sue
Cornelius J. Sullivan
Young Astor
Food control bill presented in Congress
The administration's food control legislation was introduced in both houses. In the House Chairman Lever offered a bill to give the Department of Agriculture direct supervision of food production and distribution. The Senate discussed the programme in a resolution by Senator Gore.
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Congress
House
Lever
Agriculture Committee
Department of Agriculture
Senate
Gore
Senate Committee
Government to broaden food measures and price controls
The plan omits price fixing and grain entry controls for liquor, promising later measures. A $25 million Agriculture Department budget funds an immediate food resource survey and powers to curb speculation, regulate distribution, and suspend flour mixing rules. The secretary could license food businesses and require hoarded stocks be released and prices be fair. The FTC and Agriculture Department began a joint inquiry into rising food costs.
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Agriculture Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Senate OKs transfer of enemy ships to US control
In Washington on April 30 the Senate unanimously approved a resolution to transfer title and possession of enemy ships in American ports to the United States. The ships will be used in commerce under the Shipping Board's direction.
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Washington
Senate
Shipping Board
German Vessels in U S Ports Begin Repair and Refit
About 100 German ships and many Austrian vessels lie in American ports under repair though Austrian ships are not included in the resolution as the United States and Austria are not at war. The Clara Menning is ready for sea and will load for Italy tomorrow. The Pisa will be repaired by Wednesday to carry supplies to France. Five more ships expected to be ready by week’s end. Senate debate extended over four hours with votes on damages and future right to sue in state courts defeated.
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United States
Austria
Clara Mennig
Italy
Pisa
France
Senate
German Seamen Transfer Ends Detention on Gallups Island
The third and final transfer of 287 German and Austrian seamen moved from Deer Island to Gallups Island. They will stay in confinement until the war with Germany ends, using the lighthouse tender Mayflower for the transport.
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Deer Island
Gallups Island
Germany
Cutting Down the Cost of Living By Health Claims
An advertisement cites Mrs. John McDermott of Philadelphia claiming Father John's Medicine reduces doctor bills and strengthens her three year oldFrancis and her family. It touts no alcohol or dangerous drugs and notes pale children improved color and digestion. Other mothers endorse the remedy as safe nourishment for the weak.
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Mountain St
Phila. Pa
Francis
Father John
William Lee
Monmouth St
Lawrence
Mass
War Revenue Bill Aims to Raise 1.5 Billion in Direct Taxes
Washington reports a secret draft for a war tax bill to be sent to the Ways and Means committee. The measure lowers exemptions to 1000 for singles and 2000 for couples, raises excess profits tax to 16 percent, and adds taxes on liquor, autos, amusements, soft drinks and tobacco, with a 2 percent normal tax and surcharges up to 30 percent.
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House Ways and Means Committee
McAdoo
Fordney
Michigan
City Starts Clean Up Work in Fire Prevention Drive
Boston launches a city wide clean up with Fire Prevention Day observations. Homeowners searched cellars to garrets for refuse and collected bedding paper and furniture for disposal. Public Works Commissioner Murphy ordered immediate removal of rubbish once gathered.
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Boston
Murphy
Public Works Department
Big Work on Guards Teeth by Volunteer Dentists
The Committee on Public Safety reported progress in treating Massachusetts National Guardsmen’s teeth free of charge. In Boston and Cambridge, Harvard and Tufts dental schools Forsyth Dental Infirmary and private offices completed over 3000 operations, with an estimated tenth of total work finished.
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Dentists’ Committee
Massachusetts
Henry B. Endicott
George H. Payne
State Board of Dental Examiners
Boston
Cambridge
Harvard
Tufts
Forsyth Dental Infirmary
Neals Gas Tablet Offers Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Neal’s Gas Tablet provides fast relief from stomach gas with a simple dose. It urges readers to buy at druggists and ask for Neal’s.
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Neals
Mass Meet Advocates Home Rule for Ireland at Faneuil Hall
Mayor Curley calls a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall tomorrow night to endorse President Wilsons recommendation of home rule for Ireland. The mayor has invited prominent figures to attend including several of his trusted associates.
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Ireland
Curley
Faneuil Hall
Boston preps for Northeastern War Office opening and Irish rights push
The Northeast War Office opens today with Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards to lead. A proclamation urges strong support for President Wilson’s demand for Irish home rule as Boston readies to host a new Northeastern Department with Boston as its war district HQ. Edwards will visit Governor McCall and Mayor Curley in the morning in service uniforms.
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DeCourcy and Carroll
Supreme Court
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Charles W. Lyons
Boston College
Edward A. Horton
Massachusetts Senate
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
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A. Shuman
Charles H. Taylor
Boston Globe
Edmund Billings
Pelletier
Grenville
Department of the Northeast
Clarence R. Edwards
Boston
War District
Hdwards
War Department
Department of the East
Edwards
McCall
State House
Army
Mayer Curley
State Board to Act in Inspectors' Strike
The State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration will intervene in the strike of about 200 inspectors at the Westinghouse plant in Springfield. Mayor Stacy requested the board to aid a settlement, with a representative sent to explore possible influence to end the dispute.
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State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Westinghouse
Springfield
Stacy
Plan to Supply Funds for Jewish Farmers
Massachusetts Jewish agricultural committee outlined a patriotic farmers fund to loan money to Jewish farmers in the state. Max Mitchell, chairman, called a meeting of Boston's prominent Jews for next Thursday morning to finalize details.
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Massachusetts
Max Mitchell
Boston
Bahai Convention Opens at Brunswick Hotel
The Bahai convention opened at the Hotel Brunswick last night. Speakers from across the country discussed the conflict between science and religion.
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Brunswick
Good Health Advice and Kidney Pills Endorsement
A advertisement urges women to seek kidney help for fatigue back pain and blue moods, warning of possible dropsy and Brights disease. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as safe and reliable with a Boston testimonial from Mrs. Fred Grant noting relief after use.
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Bright
Dean
Boston
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