Descendants of Nobility in Modern Times Debate Power
The passage contrasts humble origins with famed lineage among leaders, noting Joffre’s cooper’s son and Robertson, a ranker, as examples. It alludes to American views on men of birth versus statesmen and mentions figures tied to Alman, Hamilton, and the Goethes within a critique of aristocratic legacy.
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Joffre
Moltke
Robertson
Williamhe Conqueror
Reasla
Almander Mamilton
Absahem Tineota
Josien Hawthorne
Goethes
Dukes of Wellington
Mackenson
France Mobilized Industry to Aid Allies in War Struggle
French industry rapidly retooled to sustain the army and supply allies. From 1914 to 1916 France furnished Russia, Italy, Serbia, and Romania with rifles, artillery, ammunition, helmets, grenades, aircraft, and engineering gear. Paris also organized French officers and technicians to bolster munition factories abroad and supported transport of materiel across Europe.
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Paris
Associated Preas
France
Associated Press
Rrussia
Russia
Fyot
Italy
Venice
Serbia
Corfu
Great Britain
Romania
Romana
Archangel
Fire Escapes Ordered for All Cheyenne Schools
The Cheyenne school board president William Stores announced this morning that fire escapes will be installed at all city school buildings. Parents welcome the move though fears linger about daylight fires and past incidents at Central school underscore the need for safety measures.
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William Stores
Cheyopme
Central School
Cheyenne
Inter Ocean
Wheat Board
Proposal for a thirteenth farm bank district in the Rocky Mountain region
The piece argues for creating a new farm bank district comprising Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico. It cites rapid regional growth, arid land development needs, and Denver's exclusion from farm bank city status as motives. It contends district officers would better serve western agriculturists than Missouri valley managers.
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Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain States
United States Senate
Shafroth
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
New Mexico
Denver
Federal Farm Bank System
Missouri Valley
Churchill praised as military genius by Manchester Guardian
The Manchester Guardian editorial lauds Winston Churchill as a military genius who instinctively seeks decisive action. It notes Churchill’s directness and sharp aim, arguing European reverence for birth often stifles capable leaders.
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Minneapolis
The
Manchester Guardian
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Mr. Jerone
New York
Winston
Europe
Weeks Proposes Old Style Party Leadership By Assemblies
The Massachusetts senator urges an assembly method to pick Republican leaders, suggesting a teachers’ convention and similar gatherings. The piece notes this echoes past defeats and questions its novelty and usefulness, urging Penrose to weigh in with fresh ideas.
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Oointer
New York
Caunnot
Weeks
Tal Per
Works
Chicago
Senator Weeks
Wttle
Masnacthhousetie
Crane
Senate
Penrose
Lawson Seeks Open Inquiry Over Wall Street Leaks
The New York World defends public honesty of Congress and calls for a bold, intelligent response to allegations that leaks praised by Thomas W. Lawson enriched insiders. It asserts leaks may be public property and urges full testimony and examination of the affair.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Congress
Wall Street
Germany
Laneie
Heston
New York
Washington
Lawson
New Art Society Seeks American Roots Against Degenerate Cubism
The National Art Society filed articles of incorporation in the Supreme Court to promote a return to genuine art across architecture, drama, music and sculpture. It aims to cooperate with authorities to improve art in public buildings and parks while opposing degenerate influences tied to cubism.
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New York Sun
Supreme Court
National Art Society
Greenbaum
America
Scots Population Share Questioned By Anthropologist
The Toronto Globe cites Prof. Arthur Keith arguing Scotland’s population share declines as vital statistics show the English and Welsh at 79.5 percent of the UK, Scots 10.7 percent, and Irish 10 percent. The piece discusses whether Scotland is a diminishing nation.
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United States
British Dominions
New
Scotland
Simpson and Vallantyme
Toronto Globe
Arthur Keith
United Kingdom
Shining Stoney A Moslem Prophesy From St Sophia Mosque
The London Chronicle reports a prophecy tied to a translucent Persiain marble slab in St Sophia's mosque. The Shining Stone supposedly glows bright during Islamic triumphs and darkens under disaster, seen as proof that true victory remains with Islam despite current fates.
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London Chronicle
Constantinople
Mosque of
St. Sophia
Persia
Charles I Faces Hard Travel Across Bohemia
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that Charles I of Austria will encounter a difficult trip as he crosses into Bohemia, with reminders of Charles IV. The piece hints at challenges and historical references during his journey.
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Prom the
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Charles I
Austria
Bohemia
Charles IV
War Film Records Show Somme Mine Explosions
Intense footage titled The War portrays German trenches within yards and a brutal mine explosion between lines. The films, recently released in this country, illustrate the intrepid courage of the soldiers and will aid war relief efforts through General Motion Picture Theatres.
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Somme
Motion Picture
Japan and Russia Move Toward Close Ties in Asia
London dispatch reports Russian officials say the new accord with Japan deepens ties beyond the Tokio treaty. Collateral agreements include withdrawal of Japanese troops from Manchuria, shifting Russian forces west, and expanding Japan control over Manchurian rail lines, Sungari river trade, and full ownership of Sakhalin after the war.
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London
Associated Press
Russia
Japan
Tokio
Manchuria
Siberia
Portsmouth
Great Trunk
Port Arthur
Dalney
Shangtung
Harbin
Sungari
Amur
Guayaria
Sakhalim
Russian Pacific
Yezo
Sakhalin
Death of Civil War Hero W. Brown engineer of Andrews Raiders
Famous Civil War figure W. W. Brown dies at 79. He helped engineer the raid on the locomotive General under Capt. James J. Andrews in 1862. The bold operation targeted the Western and Atlantic line, inspiring medals of honor and a national memory with a Chattanooga monument. Only two raiders survive.
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W. Brown
Mr. Brown
James J. Andrews
Confederacy
Big Shanty
Western & Atlantic
Mhattanooga
Andrews
Atlanta
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Libbey
General
Union Station
Chiattanooga
National Cemetery
Chattanooga
William Bemginger
McCamp
D. A. Downey
Washington
Cleveland Offers Cash for White Sox Pitcher Scott
Jim Dunn president of the Cleveland club plans a cash or player offer for Pitcher Scott of the Chicago White Sox, aiming to bolster his staff with an experienced ace. Dunn has also bid for Joe Wood as part of his drive to strengthen the pitching staff.
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Cleveland
Jim Dunn
Cleveland Club
Scott
Chicago White Sox
Dunn
Joe Wood
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