Japan's Rise as a Military Power Alarms World Peace
Louis Seibold portrays Japan as a rising imperial power whose 70 year growth accelerates in the last 18 years. He argues Japan uses education, industry, diplomacy, and force to expand, threatens Asia and the Pacific, and aims to resist pressure at the Washington armament conference. The text frames Japan as a militant modern state with a Deity linked Emperor and relentless expansionist policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Louis Seibold
Washington
Far East
Pacific Ocean
Asia
Pacific
Commodore Perry
Some Reasons for Japan's Influence on World Peace
An analysis arguing Japan's expansion is essential for its survival and power. It cites population, land and sea holdings, domination over territories, and imperial policies aimed at securing resources and regional control through military and diplomatic means. It notes rising shipyard capacity and government-led railway growth as evidence of stronger national influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Far East
Pacific
China
Corea
Manchuria
Mongolia
Siberia
Formosa
Shantung
Saghalien
League of Nations
Japan
Russia
Equator
Wingland
Germany
France
United States
Large Road Network and Projects Across Asia and Islands
The text notes extensive highway work across Mongolia and Siberia totaling hundreds of miles, plus a compact network in Formosa. It mentions construction of a hydro electric plant on Formosa for power generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Mongolia
Siberia
Formosa
Nine Seekonk Swansea residents fined for Rhode Island car use
In Taunton nine Seekonk and Swansea residents doing business in Providence were fined ten dollars each after pleading guilty to driving cars with Rhode Island registrations and licenses. An additional ten dollar fine was given to one Swansea piggery operator for permitting two employees to drive Rhode Island licensed trucks. Each employee was fined ten dollars. The inspectors noted a pattern of cross state driving and promised further court appearances for about a hundred more Swansea residents with Rhode Island registrations.
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Taunton
Seekogk
Swansea
Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
Motor Vehicle Department of
Massachusetts
State
Seekonk
Post Cane Holder Phineas G Rice Dies in Framingham
Phineas G. Rice holder of the Boston Post gold headed cane since September 13 1916 died at 1 pm today at 8 High Street Framingham He was years old and a lifelong Framingham resident noted for his local civic involvement in Framingham and nearby towns.
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Framingham
Phineas G. Rice
Boston Post
High Street
Coast to coast in small open boat 14000 mile voyage
Arthur Spragg of St. John New Brunswick and Joseph Engle of Halifax Nova Scotia arrive in Boston aboard the Veteran after starting from Halifax two months earlier. They plan a 14000 mile voyage to Vancouver via the Panama Canal in a 16-foot skiff with no cabin and a spritsail, expecting at least two years on the sea.
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Arthur Spragg
St. John
N. B
Joseph Engle
Halifax
Bow
Boston
N. S
Vancouver
B. C
Panama Canal
St. Lawrence River
T Wharf
Hardy
Joseph Morrison
Portland
Spragg
Engle
Seafarers Reach Shoreline Shelter as Veteran Heads Out
Crew members travel 30 miles to sea hugging the coast to make nightly landings and find shelter in nearby dwellings. When no lodging is available they wrap in blankets and sleep on the beach while waves chatter. The Veteran will begin a long voyage today.
Mayor Seeks Hearing Over Gas Rates for Prepayment Meters
Somerville Mayor Charles W. Eldridge petitions the public utilities department for a hearing to protest Cambridge Gas Light Company pricing. He alleges prepayment meter users pay more for gas than ordinary meter customers, noting a recent rate cut from 1.50 to 1.35 per 1000 cubic feet.
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Charles W. Eldridge
Somerville
Public Utilities Department
Cambridge Gas Light Company
Eldridge
University girls start honey farm in Washington state
Harriet Fuller and Ragana Carlson launched a honey operation in Washington. They estimate an annual yield near 4000 pounds.
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Harriet Fuller
Ragana Carl
State of
Washington
Evans' Triple Phosphates Promises Rapid Weight Gain
Advertising claims Evans' Triple Phosphates builds solid flesh and red blood with daily meals. In four days users feel stronger, with ten days of treatment boosting nerves and ambition, color returning to cheeks, and work becoming pleasurable. A one month weigh-in tests results with druggists offering refunds if unsatisfied.
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Macy Drug Co
Epstein Drug Co
Armastrong Drug Co
North Station Drug Store
Richardson Drug Co
W. B. Hunt
Walker & Rintels
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New York Herald
Tokio
Whrough
Equinox House
Manchester In the
Mountains
Vermont
CF Hovey Co
Didi
Misses’ Coats
Bolivia
Gray Shops
Belgium
Odd
Filene
Filene’s
Chinchilla
Alonso
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