President Wilson urges preparedness in new message
The President's message to Congress argues for timely national preparedness against external aggression. It stresses safeguarding the nation, protecting young men, and building strong army and navy without unduly burdening the people, anticipating broad support in Congress and across American citizenship.
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Wilson Hive
Sixty Fourth Congress
Frankuees
Wilson
Sixty Fenth Congress
Foot and Mouth Quarantine Brings Dairy and Livestock Losses
Readers describe the severe impact of a quarantine on farmers in McDonough County Illinois, with two thirds of small grain stacked and corn unmarketed due to disease control. The piece urges reporting suspicious cases to veterinary authorities to detect the plague early and limit the need for strict measures.
Need of Coast Forts in United States Harbor Defenses
The annual report of the chief of engineers to Congress calls for a fixed policy in harbor defenses with 4 percent annual replacement of older batteries. Only 10 percent of projects have been rebuilt since 1900, and the report urges renewed pace in fortification development to match modern naval armament. It estimates 4,068,260 needed for continental fortifications next year and 282,000 for insular possessions.
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Washington, RD. C
Dee
Chief of Engineers
Army
Congress
Secretary of War
Hava
Sdmlistration
United States
Gibbons Illness Forces Canceled Fight Card in St Paul
Mike Gibbons falls ill with pneumonia prompting doctors to order bed rest. The Young Ahearn bout set for Friday night in St Paul Minnesota is canceled as Gibbons misses the event and expects no immediate recovery.
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Minn. der
Mike Gibbons
Young Ahearn
Gibbons
Pneu Mouse
Tee Dave
Two Britishers Captured By Sub Off Saloniki
Captain Wilson of the Wilson steamship line and Colonel Napier, former English military attaché at Sofia, were captured by an Austrian submarine off Petran. An officer boarded the Greek postal steamer Spoxa. violent protest by the Greek commander preceded the seizure and a bag believed to contain papers was discarded and recovered.
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Bsaloniki
Wilson
Wilson Steamship Line
England
Napier
Sofia
Lord Napier
Petran
Rockford Dealers Jailed in Liquor Probe
Rockford authorities filed informations against twenty four drink dealers and alleged drug sellers. League detectives sought jail terms but many suspects were freed on bail ranging from six hundred to one hundred dollars.
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Rockford Til
Ruth Saloon League
Rockford
Senle
Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement fragment touts Hromo Quinine laxative claims as a rapid cold remedy. It urges readers to seek BL W. Grove’s signature and promotes a one day cure with bold phrasing.
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W. Grove
Sudden Death and Kidney Disease Warn in Ad Campaign
The notice promotes Dr. Pierce products claiming to treat heart and kidney ailments. It urges readers to mail for free sample tests and describes symptoms like backache frequent urination and rheumatic pains. The ad touts Anurie Tablets and other remedies as cures and features the doctor’s signature and testimonials.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierse
Pierce
Anurie Kidsey
30000 Women Petition for Commutation of Condemned Wife
In MACLEOD Alberta a mass petition led by women’s groups seeks commutation for Mrs Jonnie Hawkes who is to hang for the murder of her husband’s alleged lover Mrs Jovsila Stoley. Her execution was set for December 29 after Hawkes shot the woman when she overheard plans to send her to an asylum.
Ozone Cars Banned in Chicago Transit Plan Halted
Chicago officials halted the ozone lane test on surface and elevated lines after about sixty conductors, who had been assigned to pilot the ozone service, were reassigned. Head Transit Commissioner Robinson ordered the operation stopped and the plan withdrawn.
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Chicago
Ozone Lane
Robinson
Heirs Seek Indemnity After Aereo Wioctons Disaster
The heirs of B F Wood of Janus vil Wik plan to seek at least 50 000 in indemnity related to the Areade disaster. An attorney for the estate conferred with Secretary Lansing the state department and German officials to discuss first claims and potential compensation for victims including Lusitania survivors.
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D. C
Dee
Br. B. F. Wood
Janusvil
Wik
Ger- Matty
Lansing
State Department
Cierman
Ling
Avericone
Lusitania
Taxes on Actor and Gas Opposed by Solons
Fragmented report shows legislators opposing taxes on actor income and gasoline amid debate on auto industry burden. Speakers including Townsend and others push back against tax plans, arguing impact on commerce and motorists.
Aging Screen Star Inda Palmer Shines Bright in Thanhouser Portrait
Inda Palmer, famed Thanhouser character actress, remains a beloved Mutual star. Despite years, she maintains charm and beauty, often opposite Riley Chamberlain and other Thanhouser leads, growing more acclaimed with age.
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Ivoge
Lillian Russell
Inda Palmer
Thanhouser
Riley Chamberlain
Thanhouser Studios
Deea Pot
Cheyenne Briefs Highlight Local Incidents And Notices
City items report a disturbance case leading to ten day sentences for Ito and Levere upon leaving town, rising gasoline prices to 19 cents per gallon, and broader regional price shifts. Other notes mention deserter arrest, a fake collector, poultry show dates, train schedule changes, auditors visiting, and local court actions with officials visiting Cheyenne.
Decrease in Miner Deaths Reported in 1914
Washington report shows 458 fewer deaths in U S mines and quarries in 1914 with a death rate of .16 per 1000 workers. Director Van H Manning credits nationwide efforts by operators miners inspectors and the Bureau of Mines for the decline while urging further reduction toward safer conditions.
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Washington, D. C
United States
van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
Manning
Funeral rites for Mr B W Justive in Cheyenne
Funeral services for Mr B W Justive will be held at 2:00 PM at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev B B Brave officiating. The body rests at Early chapel and may be viewed before noon by friends. Interment follows at Lilleview cemetery. The Woman's Relief Corps plans to attend in a show of support.
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KW. Justioe
B. W. Justive
Kev. B. B. Brave
Justhcyd
Cheyenne
Lilleview
Woman's Relief Corps
Howdy
Notable Travel Notices and Entertainment Highlights
Mrs Joffee heads to Denver for a short visit while Miss Effie Rodin sails to Chagwater to nurse a typhoid patient. Francis X Bushman headlines Lyric in Pennington's Choice, a five part drama. Kilgore plans a Nebraska trip to visit relatives. Atlas vaudeville in Cheyenne draws a full house. Johnson and Fransda from Albin visit Cheyenne as well.
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Denver
Geo. Joffee
Chagwater
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