Criticism of the Round-Up and Bolshevist Threats
The piece surveys reactions to a nationwide dragnet against Reds. Socialist headquarters condemn arrests as a grave blow to American institutions while others note some detainees are or were respectable citizens. The Springfield Republican urges calm, while state department disclosures warn of Bolshevist plots and the need to act promptly.
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Socialist Party
United States
Springfield Republican
State Department
Freedom of the Seas and American ships in global trade
Washington debates would grant freedom of the seas for U.S. vessels by removing burdensome laws that raise operating costs. The piece notes 1914 cargo ship scarcity, high freight rates, and past wars over sea rights, arguing the United States must act to avoid rendering its fleet a white elephant.
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Washington
Congress
France
England
Germany
Freedom of seas needed for American ships to compete
The piece argues that the United States must end restrictive ship regulations to allow American cargo ships to operate on equal terms with foreign owners. It states ships should be treated like private businesses with competitive freight rates and similar rights as other industries to avoid losing the new merchant marine to foreign monopolies.
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Congress
Reds Charged as Members of Resisting Government Group
They are accused of belonging to an organization that advocates overthrow by force or violence of the U.S. government or all forms of law, signaling a stance against organized government.
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United States
Acknowledging French Place Names From War Shores
The article notes that Allied and American troops have reached several French towns including Chateau-Thierry and Cantigny. It predicts durable records of their actions, while noting Americans may mispronounce many European place names.
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Chateau-Thierry
Cantigny
Europe
Joffre Praises Von Kluck for Masterly Tactics
Marshal Joffre weighs in on German strategy, saying Von Kluck showed masterly tactics in saving the German army after the Marne defeat. The remark contrasts with partisan views that underestimate enemy capabilities.
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Joffre
von Kluck
Marne
Disloyal Berger Draws Votes As His Popularity Grows
The text notes that Berger’s increasing disloyalty seems to boost his vote share. It also mentions the former Kaiser's brother, while propagating in the United States, claiming Milwaukee as the only part of Germany he had not yet visited.
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Berger
Kaiser
Milwaukee
Germany
Jails and Prohibition Compared in Crime Debate
The author argues that abolishing jails to stop crime mirrors the failed belief that banning liquor would end crime. Both sides are critiqued as unlikely to yield effective results, highlighting the impracticality of sweeping systemic eliminations without constructive reforms.
Various World Events and Political Conferences Today
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Lansing celebrate their thirtieth anniversary. A drive to fund Laval University reconstruction follows a fire. A Chinese and European party conference agenda unfolds across North America. Leaders, elections, and society meetings dominate the day with Sinn Fein, temperance, and women’s suffrage topics among others.
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Robert Lansing
Laval University
Montreal
Jette Reaches Eighty Five In Public Service Career
Sir Louis A. Jette enters his eighty fifth year, a long-time Quebec public figure. He rose from legal practice in Montreal to leading roles as lawmaker administrator and jurist. He helped found the National party and was elected to Dominion Parliament in 1871. He served as chief justice of Quebec and lieutenant governor from 1898 to 1908, taught civil law at Laval University and became dean of the faculty. France named him a commander of the Legion of Honor in 1898.
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Louis A. Jette
Quebec
L’assomption
L'Assomption College
Montreal
National Party
Laval University
France
Canada
Great Britain
Conventions Open Today in Newark Cairo and More
Local associations begin meetings today with the New York National Wholesale Dry Goods group in Newark New Jersey the United American War Veterans of New Jersey in Newark and Cairo Illinois the Southern Illinois Retail Lumber Dealers association planning sessions.
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New York
National Wholesale Dry Goods Association
Newark, N.J
United American War Veterans of New Jersey
Cairo, Ill
Southern Illinois Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Racing-Winter Meeting Listings Across Cities
Racing action at the Cuba track opens the Winter meeting of the American Jockey Club in Havana. In New Orleans the Winter meeting of the Business Men's Tracing Association also runs this period.
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Amer
Eaertual
Pinehurst
Belleair
Fla
Massachusetts Golf Association
Boston
New York Yacht Club
Cuba
American Jockey Club
Havana
New Orleans
Notable early American figures and events listed by year
A dated roster mentions Noah Noble born in Clarke County Virginia died Indianapolis February 7 1844 and other historic notes including West Florida seizure authorization 4821 Marshal Lefferts telegraph system founder born Brooklyn died July 3 1876 1825 Robert G Harper Revolutionary War veteran and vice presidential candidate died Baltimore born near Fredericksburg 1765 1846 Santa Anna captured by rebel troops 1846 Auguste GC P Landry Quebec born died December 20 1919 1864 Society for the Promotion of Aerial Navigation formed in Paris 1896 Britain France Siam agreement declared
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Indiana
Clarke County
Indianapolis
Congress
West Florida
Marshal Lefferts
United States
Brooklyn
N. Y
Robert G. Harper
Baltimore
Fredericksburg
Santa Anna
Mexico
Auguste GC. P. &, Landry
Dominion Senate
Quebec
Society For the Promotion of
Paris
Great Britain
France
Siam
German National Assembly Opens in Karlsruhe
The first national assembly in Germany convened at Karlsruhe as debates begin on constitutional arrangements and national unity. Italian cabinet resigns amid U.S. opposition to Sonnino’s annexationist program and foreign policy pressure.
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Germany
Karlsruge
America
Sonnino
Birthday list notes notable births across ranks and teams
The item lists anniversaries of notable births: Crown Princess of Sweden formerly Princess Margaret of Connaught born 38 years ago today in a royal line. Sir Louis A. Hette born in L Assomption Quebec 84 years ago. Lieut General Robert L. Bullard born in Alabama 59 years ago. Grover C G Loudermilk pitcher of the Chicago American league team born in Sanborn Indiana 35 years ago. Raymond Chapman shortstop for the Cleveland American league team born in Owensboro Kentucky 29 years ago.
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Crown Princess
Sweden
Margaret of
Raymond Chapman
Cleveland American League Baseball
Owensboro
Dry Forage Causing Losses of Live Stock
In Natrona County and the drought area, many calves and yearlings die this winter from impaction after eating dry unsucculent forage. County Agent G M Penley reports drought burned grass lacking moisture, forming a hard mass in the third stomach. Feeding bran oil meal or oil cakes can prevent the condition and save the livestock.
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Casper, Wyo
Natrona County
Northwest
G. M. Penley
Mr. Penley
Billy Whiskers Episode Ends With Goat Sold
The tale recounts Billy Whiskers causing chaos as boys drive him in a goat cart to town with berries and lettuce. A dog, a kicked animal, and a messy tumble lead to a rough scramble, dirtied clothes, and a dramatic home return. The mother declares the goat must be sold. the next day he is.
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Billy
Jimmy Brown
Billy Whiskers
Jimmy
Kate
John
Silas Wagner
Snalfield Publishing? Co
Akron
Somebody Has to Be Story Goat in Denver Hotel Light Prank
Two Wyoming cowpunchers visiting Denver for the stock show staged a light extinguishing prank at the Shirley hotel. They hid the hotel lamp cord in a bureau drawer saying they could not put out the light and merely shut it away. The chambermaid discovered the cord leading from the wall to the bureau where the lamp remained lit in a drawer.
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Denver
Wyoming
Shirley Hotel
Feller
Mountain & Gulf Oil Company Elects Here
At the annual meeting in Cheyenne Tuesday Mountain & Gulf Oil elected directors R. M. Aitken L. L. Aitken A C Gardner Thomas A Dines Halstead L Ritter Ralph Hartzell and Vernon K Taylor. Stockholders ratified an increase of capital stock from 1 5 million to 3 million to fund property acquisitions in proven districts.
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Mountain & Gulf Oil Company
Cheyenne
R. M. Aitken
L. L. Aitken
A. C. Gardner
Thomas A. Dines
Halstead L. Ritter
Ralph Hartzell
Vernon K. Taylor
Denver Schoolgirl Edith Clapper Dies After Suicide Attempt
Edith Clapper 14 died at the county hospital following a bullet wound to the brain inflicted Monday afternoon. An operation removed the bullet but she never regained consciousness.
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Denver
Edith Clapper
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