Washington's Birthday and the World League Vision
A reflective piece contrasts Washington and Wilson as liberators and aristocrats who shaped America’s role in world affairs. It argues that strong leadership, not popular mob rule, enabled America to become a beacon for liberty and the seeds of a global order. Washington’s elite stance is praised for enabling national independence and future harmony.
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Washington
Wilson
Westington
Australia
Canada
British Empire
America
Taft
Hays
Liberty Loan
League of Nations
Ideal clash over tariffs and free trade in postwar outlook
The article contrasts German protectionism with British free trade, arguing for an open world economy under a League of Nations. It asserts America supports liberal internationalism, with Britain’s trade system as a model, and warns against reviving German tariff barriers that would undermine global economic readjustment.
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England
America
League of Nations
Germany
James Russell Lowell Chronicle and Career Overview
James Russell Lowell, born in Washington on a shared birth day, praised as America’s strongest poet by critics though his work shows unevenness. Harvard graduate, he drifted through law, medicine, ministry, and business before settling on law, married to a gifted noble wife, and later achieved fame with notable writings during and after the Mexican War era under President Hayes.
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Jomcs Russell Lowell
Washington
America
Harvard
Ee Cu
Belure
Mexico
Lowell
Mineverd
Tracher
Death of Isac Lowell Former American Minister to Britain
The article notes Isac Lowell served as United States minister to Madrid and London. Renowned for learning and courteous demeanor, he was praised as highly successful in Britain. After resigning, he pursued writing and travel. He died August 12, 1891, at Elmhurst, the Cambridge house where he was born.
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United States
Madrid
London
Britain
Isac
Lowell
Elmhurst
Cambridge House
Britain Ready to Dominate Iron and Steel Trade Postwar
The American Chamber of Commerce in London says Britain will run a steel producing capacity 60 to 70 percent larger than prewar. Britain aims to curb Germany, expand plants, and seek US pig iron to meet 1919 demand as manufacturers shift to peacetime production.
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American Chamber of Commerce
London
Great Britain
Garmany
Firitain
Germany
Cormenhy
England
Britain
United Kingdom
United States
Wilson and Taft face date decisions for party conventions
The piece weighs how convention dates could shape political futures as Wilson and Taft vie for dominance post Roosevelt era. It likens grooming efforts to broader world leadership, noting Wilson's strength and Taft's regrooming potential amid debates on a third term.
Shifting Irish Storm Center Moves From Dublin To Belfast
The article notes a shift in focus from Dublin to Belfast as the Irish question resurfaces amid renewed labor unrest. It describes Belfast's industrial base, Orangemen’s stance, and a forming soldiers and workers council that claims control of the city while promising order. Potential unity between Belfast and Dublin labor movements is explored, with optimism about cross‑border cooperation despite past political divides.
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Dublin
Belfast
Britain
Sinn Fein
Ulster
Rome
Orangemen
Great Britain
Soldiers and Workers Council
Carson
Fein
Kagtioh
Contention on Education Board Powers by J C Creager
Commissioner J C Creager argues that Senate bill 24 to make the state board of education advisory and appoint the commissioner is unconstitutional. He contends general supervision does not imply exclusive authority and cites constitutional sections, prior duties, and Missouri case law to support maintaining state superintendent control.
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J. O. Creager
Commissioner of Education
State Board of Education
Arabnot
Barne
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
United States
Board of Education
Supreme Court of Missouri
Atport
J. C. Creager
Legislature In Session Over Fremont County Split
State senate debates H R 154 for Fremont county division with final action expected today. Senate committee favors H B 120 workmen compensation bill with final passage due. Livestock roaming restrictions and a live stock fund tax are under consideration. Old soldiers home building may be transferred to child and animal protection unless H R 142 passes. Poultry industry boosts proceed with MN B 128 and various appropriations balances discussed.
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Carey County
Fremont County
Senate
Senate Committee of the
Old Soldiers’ Home
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute
Department of Child and Animal Protection
State Legislature Debates Printing Funds and Appointments
Objections arise in the house over a senate proviso of 750 for printing pamphlets about the new state flag for students. A gifting committee is named to ease session strain as readings continue. Governor appoints Dr. B. F. Davis as state veterinarian for two years. Senate confirmation follows.
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House
Senate
Pearson
Powers
Daley
Fonda
O'Connor
B. F. Davis
Douglas
Davis
A. W. French
Laramie
P. W. Jenkins
House of Representatives
Skovgard
United States
Maiden name usage spreads among public life wives
In England a movement grows that urges married women with public reputations to keep using their maiden names or add the prefix Mrs to preserve identity. The trend challenges traditional naming, highlighting social expectations for married women in the public sphere.
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England
City News in Brief Dominion of Local Ads and Visitors
City notices and local business ads appear with names of visitors such as Mr. Guy N. Dixon and Mrs. J. M. Burnell visiting the city on brief stays. Local businesses advertise tire repair, battery service, and auto parts while a woman recommends Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble with claims of relief and cure.
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Guy N. Dixon
Columbus
J. M. Burnell
Denver
Colorado Wyoming game canceled amid ticket refunds
The University of Colorado versus Wyoming contest is called off as the Laramie team has forfeited. Ticket refunds will be issued to those who bought seats for the Saturday night event, while a different gymnasium program and admission change from 75 cents to 60 cents are noted.
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University of Colorado
Wyoming
Laramie
Sidney High School
Cheyenne High
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