The Socialist Menace to the Constitution attacks
The Farmer cites Rome G. Brown of the American Bar Association criticizing recall of judges and minimum wage laws. Brown attacks Roosevelt and a living president, labeling reformers as socialist threats. The piece defends judicial independence, notes Oregon wage decisions, and questions the ABA panel’s credibility.
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Hanks
Rome G. Brown
American Bar Association Committee
United States
Col. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Clark
North Carolina Supreme Court
North Dakota
Brown
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Minnesota
Oregon
Utah
Nevada
Washington
Wisconsin
Federal Supreme Court
Congress
Mr. Brown
Wilson
Burke
G. Brown
American Bar Association
Submarine Toll and Lake Plan Invite Government Study
The piece argues Germany’s submarine campaign sunk about 1,750,000 tons of British shipping in four months, nearly matching 1916 world ship production, while all Allied and global trade suffer. It notes Simon Lake’s submerged commerce carrier concept as a potential safeguard and urges government consideration of such designs alongside expanding wartime shipbuilding.
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Simon Lake
Mr. Lake
German War Losses and Soldier Availability Reassessed
An analysis of German casualties argues that total deaths and disease total over a million, with 557,000 prisoners and missing. After three years, deaths remain below birth rates, and the pool of potential fighters stays near initial levels as reinforcements offset fatalities. If America deploys a million in France, yearly deaths could reach about 80,000 and missing about 15,000.
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America
France
Price of steel plates for ships reveals government’s inquiry
The government plans to fix steel plate prices for navy and shipbuilding, paying around $30 a ton less than current steel makers ask. The article argues the approach is gentler than conscription, forcing profits restraint rather than sending soldiers to war, and notes steel producers appear willing to cooperate.
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Navy
Shipping Board
Maximilian's Execution A Mexican Holiday
June nineteenth has long been a Mexican holiday marking the execution of Emperor Maximilian and his generals at Queretaro fifty years ago. The Austrian prince faced a firing squad after a siege by Miguel Miramon Thomas Mejia and Lopez and was killed in 1867 after a court martial. Empress Carlotta survived but later suffered insanity while living in Belgium. her fate followed the collapse of the empire.
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Mexico
Maximilian
New World
Miramon
Mejia
Queretaro
Chepultepec
Bazaine
Carlotta
Europe
Miguel Miramon
Thomas Mejia
Lopez
Vienna
Belgium
Battle of the Alabama and Kearsarge anniversary noted
A 1864 sea clash between the Confederate CSS Alabama and the Union USS Kearsarge is recalled. Built in 1862, the Alabama sailed from England in July and engaged Kearsarge off Cherbourg on June 10 1864. Despite equal armament, Alabama suffered defective powder and sank after a fierce duel.
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Alabama
England
United States
Cherbourg
France
Connecticut Wrecking Co. Wins Razing Contract
Bids for razing a house on old West Liberty street to extend Liberty street were opened. Connecticut Wrecking Co. offered $165 with 12 day completion and won the contract against McFarland & Parker, J. J. McFarland, and New England Wrecking Co. with varying prices and times.
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Liberty Street
Board of Contract and Supply
Connecticut Wrecking Co
McFarland & Parker
J. J. McFarland
New England Wrecking Co
Cuban Revolters Arrested in U S
Five Cubans implicated in the recent uprising, who sought refuge in Haiti, arrived in New York today on a Dutch steamer in the custody of American officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Haiti
John E Osborne Westport Pioneer and Wyoming Leader
John E Osborne born fifty three years ago in Westport New York rose to prominence as doctor sheepman and politician in Wyoming. He served as governor from 1893 to 1897 held a Wyoming house seat and later was assistant secretary of state under Wilson before returning to business. Reports note Luxemburg miners striking for higher pay amid German tensions.
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Westport
N. Y
United States
Wyoming
John E. Osborne
Johnny Osborne
John
University of Vermont
Rawlings
Osborne
House of Representatives
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
1916 Tire Prices and Availability in December Sale
Tires held last December are offered with guaranteed pricing on 32x3 Clin. P and 35x4 Q D tires, plus 31x34 Clin. 3 and 32x31 Clin. 8.8 variations. Also listed are 34x3 Clin. 34x4 Q D tires and 36x44 C D sizes with old price reductions. A few red and gray tubes remain at old prices.
Bargain Furnishings For Porch Or Summer Cottage
Read Co offers low price on settees armchairs rockers tables and Burdett Furniture strong maple with rattan seats in gray or natural finish. Prices range from 95 cents to 4.75 with multiple items listed and a style with tiffin top and shelf doubles as a removable serving tray.
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Burdett
Correct and Stylish Millinery for all Summer Year
Summer Hat trends shift to simple folded ribbon and fine straw with tailored cocarde during the war period. Ribbons shape brims, with Panama hats, Milans, and plain bands in severe bows. Silk hats for motor wear come in purple, rose, blue, black and white. Child hats offered in original styles at moderate prices. Second floor displays sports boots and buckskin oxfords in multiple colors and prices, plus white sneakers for children on foot-form lasts.
Nemo Corset Prices Rise on July First
Nemo Corsets announce price advancement effective July first. Consumers planning summer corset purchases are urged to act now to lock in current rates. Those favoring Nemo say no other brand compares.
Swagger Stick Promises to Match Military Style
In these military days every girl will wish to carry a Swagger Stick. It is next thing to a uniform and besides being a convenient thing to carry in the hand, it suggests the soldier always. Attractive styles, at 79 cts, 1.25, 1.50 and 2.00 dollars on the main floor.
Two New War Books Battle for Readers
Pierre Loti’s War depicts Belgian horrors and Hun infamy with stark vividness. Isaac Don Levine’s The Russian Revolution traces prewar Prussian influence, the Rus sian democracy revival, and Rasputin’s sway on the imperial court in a direct, engaging narrative.
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Isaac Don Levine
Russia
Rasputin
West elected top sergeant of Home Guard ambulance corps
William West son of Fire Captain West of Capitol avenue was elected top sergeant of the Home Guard ambulance corps under Capt. David B. Wason. The move boosts morale and strengthens the unit. Other last night’s confirmations include First class sergeant John Lillis, sergeant clerk Irving Elison, and several corporals and ambulance helpers.
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William West
West
Capitol Avenue
Home Guard Ambulance Corps
Mr. West
David B. Wason
National Guard
Eleventh Company
Signal Corps
John Lillis
Irving Elison
Edward B. Doolan
H. J. Wood
L. B. Roberts, Jr
E. W. Phelps
Clarence Hobert
T. H. Berg
J. R. Lent
Wyoming Registration Returns Not Yet In Washington
Wyoming has not submitted any conscription registration returns to the provost marshal general's office by yesterday while other states have sent in numbers totaling 9 611 811. The article notes a large gold transfer of 22 million dollars to J P Morgan & Co from Canada.
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Wyoming
Washington
J. P Morgan & Co
Cancriin
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Alabama and the Kearsarge
U. S
Paris
Luxemburg
C “ Ae
Alling Rubber CO
Main’ ST
Che D
Fairfield Ave
Broadst Co-Operative
Nemo
Swagger
Pierre Loti
Che D.n Read Co
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