Wilson Warns Business Men As Acid Test Looms
President Wilson declares universal voluntary training and preparedness hinge on business leaders allowing employees to volunteer. He says America must uphold common rights, reject entangling alliances, and welcome all peoples while guarding against unworthy aggression. He urges a united, global yet independent national spirit.
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America
League
United States
George Washington
Wilson
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce of the
Rights of Weak States and American Preparedness Speech
This excerpt quotes a speech defending sovereignty for small states and urging public readiness for national service. The speaker praises universal rights over selfish aggression and challenges business leaders to allow workers to volunteer for preparedness. He urges nationwide public opinion as the driving force behind potential universal training and national liberty.
Introduction of Slavery in Early America
A student answers a history question by saying that slavery began in America when in 1619 the London Company sent over a shipload of girls to Virginia, and planters married them for wives. The Youth's Companion notes this as the origin of slavery in the colonies.
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America
Virginia
London Company
Harvard Regiments in review before Major General Wood
Harvard soldiers parade on Soldiers Field with 1100 cadets. Major General Leonard Wood and officials praised the regiment for drill and discipline. Colors were presented by Mrs. Barrett Wendell, honoring Boston women who funded the flag.
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Wood
Soldiers Field
Harvard Regiment
Leonard Wood
Lowell
Newell
Barrett Wendell
Boston
Quincy A. Shaw
C. E. Lyman
Cordier
Wendell
Alcott F. Elwell
G. H. Shaw
Roosevelt
Archie
Mr.Forbes
Henry Lee Higginson
G. A. R. Veterans
Sanders Theatre
Harvard Stadium
Drowning marred New York regatta on Harlem River
The New York Rowing Association regatta ended in tragedy as Melvin J. McKenna of Wahnetah Boat Club Flushing drowned after a collision with St. Alphonsus Boat Club Boston. His body was not recovered as the senior four race concluded. the University Barge Club Philadelphia won the event.
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New York Rowing Association
Harlem
Melvin J. McKenna
Wahnetah Boat Club
Flushing
St. Alphonsus Boat Club
Boston
McKenna
University Barge Club of
Philadelphia
New Bishop Touts Boston Folk Ties During House Hunt
The newly appointed bishop for the Methodist church is not yet assuming duties. He is in Boston area house hunting while scouting Methodist bishops and preachers, a common early trial of humanity.
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New England
San Francisco
Post
Greater Boston
Newton
Malden
Gordon
Boston University
Billy Sunday
Hughes
Middle ground on war stance discussed by bishop
The bishop is asked if the country should enter the war for humanity and about pacifism versus preparedness. He replies that the question is delicate and serious, and that he takes a middle ground, advocating preparation for defense.
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Wilson
New England
UN Tt
Wonderful Skin and Wrinkle Removers
An ad touts a nightly wax and wash routine to absorb aging skin. It claims rapid under skin renewal and a radiant complexion through mercolized compounds and a Saxolite formula. Pills and powders are discouraged, with testimonials of dramatic early improvements.
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Alma
Beast
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