U S Must Prepare to Back Peace
President Wilson told a committee of the American Union Against Militarism that a world peace requires a joint force backed by a police body and that the United States must determine a practical army size. He argued 250,000 is modest by European standards and urged restraint with energy to protect national safety.
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Washington
Wilson
American Union
Alleghanies
United States
America
President Defends Preparedness Against Militarism
The President told callers that a helpless nation is negligible in peace talks and distinguished between preparedness and militarism. A committee led by Miss Lillian Ward and others argued against large army and navy programmes, urging reasonable preparation within American traditions. The President denied broad military enthusiasm and emphasized careful judgment on preparedness limits.
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Lillian D. Ward
Stephen S. Wise
Amos R. I. Pinchot
New York City
A. A. Berle
Cambridge
Mass
John A. McSparran
National Grange
Union
Lane
Middle West
America
Two Killed as Car Hits Express Team in South Attleboro
Mayo Antone Pincus and his brother in law were killed when an electric Rhode Island Company car on the North Attleboro line struck their express team in South Attleboro. Motorman Frank Baker claimed the team crossed the track without warning. he was slightly hurt while other car passengers escaped uninjured.
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South Attleboro
Mayo
Antone Pincus
Rhode Island
Frank Baker
North Attleboro
Pawtucket
R. I
Wilson Defends Brandeis Nomination Read to Senate Panel
President Wilson's letter defending Louis D. Brandeis, urging Senate confirmation, was read to the judiciary committee by Chairman Culberson. No vote was taken and no time was set for one.
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Washington, May
Wilson
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Culberson
Wilson's letter defending Brandeis for Supreme Court seat
President Wilson writes to Senator Culberson reinforcing the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court. He defends Brandeis against charges, cites his learning and integrity, and asserts the nomination reflects his careful judgment and public duty.
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Wilson
Culberson
White House
Judiciary Committee
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Lamar
Senate
Supreme Court
Brandeis
Mr. Brandeis
High Court
Woodrow Wilson
Little Girl Aids Father in Suffolk Divorce Court
Mrs Kazimera told Judge McLaughlin she seeks a divorce from Peter on grounds of desertion after he left in May 1912. She described regular beatings and hard work in a Cambridge rubber factory. The sister and other witnesses supported her account as she wore light blue. The judge reserved decision.
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Cambridge
Brighton
Missing Cavalryman Turns Up at Marathon
Private Roscoe Tyree and O. G. Compton arrived late this afternoon with Sergeant Smyth in a motor car from Glenn Springs. The trio reached Marathon, Wisconsin, publicizes a late move in the relief column after a battlefield incident.
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Marathon
Marathon, Wex
May
Roscoe Tyree
O. G. Compton
Smyth
Glenn Springs
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Renewal of Vitality
An old advertisement claims spring fatigue signals low vitality and impure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a trusted blood purifier that cleanses blood and restores energy, strength, cheerfulness, and better health, urging buyers to choose Hood's as the best option with no substitutes.
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Hood
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