English Labor Leads War Effort In Britain And Beyond
The article praises Britain's organized labor as a unifying force in the war, noting public approval and a declared Labor party stance. It argues labor backs democracy against Germany, rejects pacifist surrender, and predicts a broad, far reaching impact including Austria and Germany as the conflict continues.
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Britain
Germany
Wilson
Lloyd-George
Labor Party
Hindenburg
Austria
Woman Suffrage Gains Momentum Across Nation
Washington reports that woman suffrage is viewed as inevitable, spurred by actions in 42 states and453 electoral votes, with Carrie Chapman Catt warning party pledge is key. The piece traces early fights, Seneca Falls, abolition ties, and the shift from state by state to federal amendment strategy led by Susan B. Anthony and advocates.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Atlantic City
Carrie Chapman Catt
National American Suffrage Association
Congressional Committee On Woman, Suffrage
White House
Abigail Adams
New Jersey
Massachusetts
London
William Lloyd Garrison
Seneca Falls
New York
United States
Susan B. Anthony
Trochester
Wyoming
Sargent
Susan B.anthony
Knights Bold for Liberty Amid Global Despair
Poem excerpt recalling ancient knights and modern resolve. It speaks of fighting for liberty despite misery and sacrifice, hoping the world will rise to freedom again as courage steadies the heart.
Gossip at the Breakfast Table and War Front Mood
A collage of light humor and political quips blends with wartime references and social notices. The piece mocks desertion, roasts Kaiser rhetoric, and invites readers to join a wartime patriotic mood while closing with a poetic fragment about ice skating and community cheer.
Unrest in Austria and War Strains Censorship Notes
Report outlines Austria's growing unrest with massive strikes amid severe privations. It notes German censorship, claims Turkish troops have quit the war, and warns Germans may turn against Kaiser era policies as realization spreads.
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Austria
Department of State
Germany
Falkenhayn
Feu
Pot Turns Critic As Old Guard Attacks War Policy
The piece mocks the Republican old guard for criticizing the 1918 war effort while recalling their 1898 war with Spain. It cites Penrose Smoot and Gallinger as current leaders of opposition and argues a changed nation requires different leadership and judgment.
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Republican Old Guard
Spain
Congress
Democratic Party
Penrose
Smoot
Gallinger
Washington
The Seven Hour Day Debate Emerges Again
The piece notes a growing push toward a seven hour workday as agitators press for change. It argues that the old American ideal valued long hours and warns against too short a period, while acknowledging a possible shift in current attitudes.
Senator Chamberlain and the beam over there
Senator Chamberlain has erred by magnifying minor faults while overlooking major achievements. The allies recognize the work done, and while mistakes occurred, they are mere motes beside the broad assistance provided. The administration might reveal more to highlight the wonderful efforts accomplished.
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Chamberlain
Senator Chamberlain
Local coal aid praised by city administration
The muel administration commends DeVer H. Warner for supplying substantial coal to the public at reasonable prices. It notes his public service and urges other major concerns to follow the example and act similarly.
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Muel
DeVer H. Warner
Warner
Misfits By The Medical Editor On Eyewear Self fitting glasses
The Medical Editor warns against buying ready made glasses arguing eyes are complex and often affected by systemic disease. An ophthalmologist requires years of training in anatomy physiology and pathology. Self fitting ten cent glasses risk irreparable eye injury. a test card and two lenses are not enough.
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Bright
Labor Men Say No Shortage of Men in State
New Haven, Jan. 25. George F. Mordecau, president of the Connecticut federation of Labor, and M. Ornburn, president of the New Haven trade council, declare there is no labor shortage in the state. They say hundreds of men refuse employment while appeals seek women for munition and other plants, and note 40 percent of mechanics needed in local munition plants are unemployed.
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New Haven
George F. Mordecau
Connecticut Federation of Labor
Anners M. Ornburn
New Haven Trade Council
Grant Hearing on Five Estates Liable to Seizure
Washington hearing granted to attorneys for five estates of American citizens in Europe to decide if the estates should be seized by the alien property custodian until the war ends. Estates include the Nuttall purchase or Gruntland Sale, Anna Woerschoffer, Gott fried and Tiertha Krueger, A. Iosenberg and Janes Loeb of uhn Loch & Ca.
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Washington
A. Mitchel Palmer
Atew Property Cuistodian
Europe
Nuttall
Anna Woerschoffer
Gottfreid
Tiertha Krueger
A. Iosenberg
Janes Loeb
Uhn, Loch & Ca
Vote to close Mondays at New York Cotton Exchange
New York observers report the board of managers voted to close the exchange on remaining heatless Mondays. The note covers five months through December 1 and cites Treasury payments totaling 5.89 billion dollars on all accounts, with about 14.9 million annually for the next fiscal year ending July 1.
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New York
Jan
New York Cotton Exchange
United States Treasury
Chilblains and frost bite dangers and remedies
Reader questions about health note chilblains result from cold weather. Advice covers clothing, footwear, circulation, warmth, rest, and home care like warm foot baths. Also includes Q&A on nursing training and acne treatment, stressing gradual improvement and hospital resources.
Wisconsin senator Husting dies. no successor yet named
A November 1917 death leaves Wisconsin without a successor for the late United States Senator Husting. Governors refuse to call a special election. Campaign plans unfold with Madden heading Illinois Republican efforts and push for universal training and munitions. Thompson and McCormick clash for the GOP senate nomination as Allen enters Kansas governorship race.
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United States
Husting
Wisconsin
la. Fortette
Blain
Law
Martin Madden
Illinois
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
House O Representatives
Department O
Water companies of three towns to consolidate
Hartford Jan 25 The public utility commission heard reasons for the consolidation of New Haven Water Co West Haven Water Co and Branford Water Co There was no opposition to the petition The New Haven Water Co owns the stock of the other two firms and the consolidation aims to concentrate management and simplify operations.
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Hartford
Public Utility Commission
New Haven Water Co
Westly Haven Water Co
Branford Water Co
Deputy Registrar White Succeeds James H Rooney
Deputy Registrar Thomas Fr. White was yesterday sworn in by City Clerk J Alex Robinson as Democratate registrar of voters succeeding the late James E L Rooney. John M Donnelly named Democratic deputy registrar to succeed White. details note routine succession and health correspondence by Dr Andrew F Currier.
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Thomas Fr. White
J. Alex. H. Robinson
James EL. Rooney
Mr. White
Ing
John M. Donnelly
White
Pepper Tales and Other Bodies in Adan’s Writings
A fragmentary prose piece quotes Pepper Tales author George Matthew Adan on identity and social pressure. It contrasts being an “Otherbody” with authentic selfhood, urging readers to live true to themselves despite public opinion. References to Shakespeare and a boastful note on St. Louis business tycoons close the passage.
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Shakespeare
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Tedy
Teddy
Oyster Bay
Lenine and Trotzky
West
Missouri
Navy
Dan Cupid
Roosevelt
T. R
Harriette Thorpe Lyon
Andrew If’. Currier, M. D
Thomson
Chicago
McCormick
McOrmick
Thompson
McCormic
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Mort Albaugh
Allen
France
James H. Rooney
Currier
Andrew F. Currier
George Matthew Adan
St. Louis
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