Commission plan defends power of people in city government
In a defense of commission government, the piece argues it curbs boss control, empowers voters, and uses recall initiative and referendum to prevent centralization. It contrasts with party conventions, praising petition nomination and voter choice, urging a Saturday vote to adopt a charter. It also critiques Roosevelts warning on China as ill-timed.
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America
Les
Bridgeport
Commission de Foeioe
Cen H S
German Socialist Leader Bernstein Opposes War
Edward Bernstein, longtime German socialist leader and Reichstag figure, is described as a key opponent of the war. Born in Berlin and 65, he aided in antiwar advocacy with Kautsky and Liebknecht, denouncing Belgium invasion as a breach of national faith. Bernstein lived in England 1890s, edited Social Demokrat, wrote Evolutionary Socialism, and returned to Germany in 1901. He was elected to the Reichstag in 1902 and supports overthrow of the Hohenzollerns and a German republic.
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Edward Bernstein
Berlin
Liebknecht
Karl Keutsky
Bernstein
Germany
Marx
Bismarck
Social Demokrat
England
London
Vorwarts
Reichstag
Kautsky
Bebel
Social Ses East
Halligan Shop Sells Summer Hats For Quick Closeout
Read Co Established 1857 announces a rapid stock clearance to move Read's location. Women can buy Halligan hats at sale prices for a song, with a large assortment of trim, tailored, outing, motor car hats, white panamas, and pea straw options. Broad St shop invites buyers to choose hats with favorable prices.
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Halligan
Broad St
Roosevelt and War Talk Sparks Moral in Herrera Career
The passage argues against Roosevelt's hawkish stance amid possible European conflict. It contends war talk harms peace, credits Roosevelt with useful deeds but criticizes his drinking history, and hints at a broader lesson about restraint and judgment in leadership.
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Mr. Stimson
United States
Col. Roosevelt
Mexico
John Barleycorn
Herrera
Belgians win Waterloo centenary battle tale
A historical account marks the June 1815 Waterloo clash with focus on Belgian troops at Quatre Bras and Charleroi. It notes Belgians delayed Ney, allowing Wellington and Blucher to unite for the decisive victory. The piece frames the Belgian valor as pivotal to the allied win.
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Wellington
Blucher
Waterloo
Belgium
Great Britain
Germany
Quatre Bras
Mars
Napoleon
Charleroi
Gneisenau
Nivelles
Quatre-Bras
Prince of Orange
Ney
Wellington's Allied Stand Defeats Napoleon in Key Engagement
The text notes the crucial cooperation of British and allied forces preventing a French breakthrough. It highlights if not for Belgian troops, Wellington faced possible defeat, risking a rout of the Prussian army and a retreat beyond the Rhine. The passage emphasizes the high stakes and tactical balance of the campaign.
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Wellington
Rhine
Aurelio Herrera the First Mexican Boxing Laureate
Aurelio Herrera, born San Jose California, is hailed as the greatest Mexican boxer aside from Joe Rivers. The article traces Herrera’s career from 1898 battles through 1905 draws and knockouts, highlighting key foes like McGovern, Attell, Nelson, Hanlon, and Corbett before his boxing decline.
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Joe Rivers
Benny Chavez
Pete Everett
Senor Rivers
Aurelio Herrera
Rio Grande
San Jose
Cal
Aurelio
Herrera
Sally Smith
Los Angeles
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
San Francisco
Brooklyn
Terry
Hartford
Young Corbett
Madera
Tommy Mowatt
Chicago
Billy DeCoursey
Abe Attell
Montana
Stanley Ketchel
Butte
Anaconda
Kid Broad
Eddie Santry
Ilinois
Milwaukee
Charley Neary
Louie Long
Long
Battling Nelson
Dane
Battier
Eddie Hanlon
King Gustav V of Sweden Faces Birthday Troubles
On his fifty seventh birthday King Gustav V of Sweden confronts illness political strife and anti monarchist sentiment. The Bernadotte line aches from a serious stomach disorder while parliament challenges royal authority and social democrats push for republican ideas amid wartime and postwar tensions. The king touts Scandinavian alliance moves and personal abstinence from alcohol as pressures mount.
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Gustav V
Sweden
Bernadotte
Europe
Gustav
Norway
Frederick
Denmark
Sens
Russia
Atlantic
Germany
Marshal Bernadotte
Victoria of
Baden
William
Margaret Victoria of
Connaught
Canada
Governor Walsh Attends Holy Cross Commencement
Worcester Massachusetts June 16 three men received bachelor degrees at Holy Cross College commencement. Exercises adopted a military setting with Governor Walsh in attendance with his military staff and a guard of uniformed militiamen. Seven alumni received honorary degrees including Edward F. Bennett of New York and Richard A Flynn of Brooklyn, each awarded a Master of Arts.
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Worcester
Mass
Holy Cross College
Walsh
Edward F. Bennett
New York
Richard A. Flynn
Brooklyn
1916 Draft Recruits Called for October Change
Amsterdam report cites Cologne dispatch stating recruits ordered last week for the 1916 draft will be summoned to the colors today rather than in October as previously proposed. The London despatch notes a shift in schedule affecting preparation and mobilization timelines.
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London
A_ Central
Amsterdam
Cologne
Ardahan Rugs and Furnishings on Sale at Read Carpet Co
Read Co advertises Ardahan Rugs as stock taken over after Ardahan production ceased. Rugs are copies of Orientals from Shirvans to Bokharas, with sizes from small to room-scale. Also promotes Carpet Gallery displays, Couch Hammocks with spring beds, washable covers, and a vacuum ice cream freezer. Picnic outing set includes table cloth and party supplies for $1.00.
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Read Carpet Company
Ardahan
Ardaham
Moor
Dennison
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