Japan's Shipyards Rise to Power in War Demand
Japanese shipyards expand rapidly with government subsidies and a growing labor force, turning out steel cargo ships as Britain struggles to meet wartime demand. From 16th century wooden junks to modern steel vessels, Japan seeks a lasting marine role amid global competition.
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Washington
United States
Nippon
Japan
Great Britain
Europe
Alles
Te Teaver
Tigris
Euphrates
America
Will Adams
Pacific
Philippines
Ilorea
South Kina
India
Siam
Java
Mexico
Yamada Nagamasa
Yamada
Netsh
Adams
Ais
China
A Line O Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
Poem fragment urging the reader to give light in any role from sun to star or beacon. It suggests not all must shine brilliantly but all can ease others’ night. The speaker invites the reader to spend heart and soul in giving light.
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John Kendrick Bangs
Trip
The Breakfast Table Reflections on War and Winter
A collection of editorial musings and light notes on weather, patriotism, and daily life. The piece muses on spring and summer ahead, wartime anxieties, economic hints, and the stubborn winter, with references to President Wilson, taxes, coal, and the mood of 1913.
Obeying the Order and Public Reaction During War Times
Readers weigh the sun setting order on industry as citizens nationally comply despite doubts. Critics fault the policy for neglecting plant realities and daily life, while officials retreat and seek to adjust. The piece notes three reasons given for the order and urges patriotic obedience amid ongoing corrections.
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Llandrec
Garfield
New York Harbor
Washington
Our Gift of Gab Declines In Face Of War Talk
A critical editorial lamenting leaders focus on rhetoric over action as crises mount. It cites Europe and U S coal shortages, noting talk delays coal flow from Jersey harbors. The piece urges decisive administration action while acknowledging local Bridgeport debates on conservation.
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Europe
New York
Jersey
New
Gotham
Bridgeport
Holidays With Pay And Fuel Cut Fosters Patriotism
A fifteen day closing order cuts 15 percent of workers pay for ten weeks to save fuel and ease transport. The piece weighs the sacrifice as patriotism and humanity, notes the wage loss affects millions, and calls on employers to compensate workers. Who will blaze the way.
Knights of Columbus drive raises Bridgeport funds for war effort
Knights of Columbus reports a successful war relief drive at army camps aided by M C A in Bridgeport. Total local collections reached 55,000 dollars, about 5,000 above the city quota, with expectations that final returns will near 60,000 dollars as Bridgeport meets all wartime appeals. The city is praised for its strong participation in the relief drive.
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the Knights of Columbus
Bridgeport
Republican boss seeks RNC chair in western drive
The official organ announced a week ago that the Republican boss was not hunting votes in the West for the RNC chair. Now authoritative info says he is in the West pushing to win the position recently held by William R. Willcox. Democrats offer no complaint as Republicans weigh King as leader prospects.
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West
Republican National Committee
William R. Willcox
King
Restoring the Lid After Baby Doll Exposures
After the Baby Doll exposures revealing lax local administration before elections, activity surged to restore the lid on the scandal. Voters had been vetted and raids closed certain previously exposed weaknesses, a belated push to repair reputations and curb lawbreaking.
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Ismiivrly Pices
Palatable Germs Expose Tuberculosis in Local Milk Supply
A doctor reports a case where a mother protests pasteurized milk replacing raw milk from a local milkman. Health officials reveal the milkman operates his own herd, with fourteen cows and thirteen infected with tuberculosis. The department orders pasteurization to ensure safer consumption, warning against adulterating pasteurized milk with germs.
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Health Department
Wealth Department
What Men Want The Chance To Be Men
Pepper Talks argues men seek the chance to express character not money or fame. Adams rails against authority crushing a man's spirit and asserts democracy should ensure men can work honestly, strive, and pursue what they want after the world is made safe for democracy.
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Omian
Mien
Rogers named chairman of relief commission after explosion
King's Counsel T. Rogers of this city is named chairman of the government relief commission for victims of the recent explosion. Assisting him are J. W. Wallace of this city and F. Ta. Fowke, M. P. for Oshawa Ontario. The statement ends with a sharp, uneasy note on humor.
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Rogers
King’s Counsel
Charman
Dudge J. W. Wallace
F. Ta. Fowke
Menber
Parliament
Oshawa
Ont
Your Health Q&A Features Milia and Birthmark Advice
Reader questions cover milia on a baby’s face and a red nose birthmark. Dr. Huber discusses milia causes and safe removal, plus cautions about birthmark interventions and potential skin cancer risks. He cites cases on digestion, neuralgia, and advice from a surgeon, urging professional consultation and outlining general guidance.
Live Political Gossip on War Time Party Strife at National Level
The column critiques Chairman Willcox of the Republican National Committee over wartime patriotism versus partisanship. It notes Nebraska and St Louis meetings debating conventions and candidate endorsement plans. It discusses suffrage and prohibition amendments, Wilson’s partisan label, and a Democratic endorsement of Senator Nelson’s reelection.
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Wilson
Lynch
Democratic National
Kuute Nelso
Nelson
Secretary Commends Sailor for Bravery
Secretary Daniels commended Chief Boatswain Hamink and the U S Navy guard aboard the Armenian for bravery after the torpedoing in December. The crew helped the ship reach port and the radio operator Brown maintained steady calls until the destroyer arrived.
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Washington
Daniels
Boatschin
Hamink
Geri
Armenia
Mitersary
Homiak
Navy
Brown
Ss. Oo S&s
Pastor Leaves for War Work
Rev. Vem of the First Church asks for a tour of duty leave to engage in war work. A letter to the church states that if he does not return within a specified period he will be considered resigned.
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Br. Waber
Drotvic
Buber
Vem
Braden
Complete Blanks for Income Tax Forms
Washington January 20 plan forms for individuals and business corporations to report to internal revenue collectors each payment of 80 dollars made during 1917. The Internal Revenue Bureau completed them today and will distribute them this week. Officials estimate that between 12,000,000 and 20,000,000 returns must be made under this regulation, which replaces the provision of the law that income taxes were to be withheld at the source and will furnish the government information for checking up income to returns.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Intern Revenue Bureau
Fire in Danbury House Saves Life of Man
Fire in a White Street rooming house today endangered August Albert who slept inside. Firemen battled smoke and flames, Albert was found conscious in bed and treated by a doctor who suspected poisoning. He was rushed to the hospital with a chance of recovery if not delayed.
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White Street
Albert
Iso
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