Conscription Rift Splits Australian Labor Party
A Melbourne conference of Labor leaders denounces Prime Minister W M Hughes over conscription, expelling him and followers from the Labor movement. The meeting also opposes imperial federation and denounces I W W links, while new efforts arise to revive a free democratic Labor movement in Australia.
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Melbourne
Australia
Labor
Labor Party
Wiliam M. Hughes
Cornella
West Australia
Hughes
Australian Labor Movement
Australian Labor Party
Parliamentary
Great Britain
W. M. Hughes
Industrial Workers of the World
Junta
Robert Harris
Sydney
Labor Leagues
Australian National Democratic League
Harris
Political
Labor League of
New South Wales
Hae
Donald Mackinnon
League
House of Representatives
Europe
America
Frank Tudor
Tudor
Genare
annti-Hughes
Falkenhayn Appears in Greek Town After Bucharest Capture
A new photograph shows General von Falkenhayn in a Greek locale near a Bulgarian held border town. Allied critics regard his presence as signaling a possible move against General Sarrail's Saloniki army. The image was shot in Romania soon after Bucharest fell.
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General von Falkenhayn
von Mackensen
Rumania
Bucharest
von Falkenhayn
Greece
Mili
Falkenhayn
Sarrail
Saloniki
Servants and Partisans Debate Hopkins Era in State
Senator Thomas Lawson Sibley speaks on the Land Office administration praising Hopkins and condemning partisan attacks. He argues the office has benefited the state and urges more public servants like Hopkins and fewer partisans in government. He emphasizes efficiency integrity and public service over party interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lawson Sibley
Godlophine
Sibley
Hopkins Hee
Ita
Fife
Hopkins
Sidley
Peace talk shifts as Wells echoes no victory
The piece notes European conservatives shifting toward the idea that no victory is possible in the European war. It cites G Wells who argues settlements by belligerents alone will be short sighted and harsh. It also mentions Wilson’s democratic peace and labor views in Manchester aligning with eradicating German militarism.
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G. Wells
Wells
Imperial Palace
Berlin
England
Rhine
Germany
London Daily News
Manchester
Wilson
Debate on universal military service sparks harsh rhetoric
The Nebraska State Journal reports a campus debate on compulsory drill at the university raised accusations of cowardice and traitor toward opponents of universal military service. The piece notes how coercion is defended in addressing criminals, reflecting tensions over preparedness.
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Nebraska State Journal
War philosophy and the threat to liberty in wartime society
The piece argues that military mindedness and war literature shape a philosophy of force that erodes individual liberties. It cites German censorship, British press restrictions, and church opposition to universal conscription while warning that aggressive defense risks internal domination. It concludes that while war may be seen as a necessary evil, there is a danger of internal conquest.
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Liebrecht
Germany
United States
Labor Leader
Cambridge
Hiret
Bertrand Itumell
London Nation
Episcopal
Congress
England
America
Tax On Wealth Not Poverty Analysis of defense funding
The piece argues that any new tax to fund national defense should fall on the wealthy and property, not the poor, urging careful scrutiny of the revenue bill and warning against state officers benefiting from oil or mineral leases. It stresses preparedness requires high expenditures and proportionate sacrifice by affluent sources.
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Congress
Taft Seen Honest Amid Political Debate
The statement notes Mr. Taft’s honesty in opinions and his stance against letting politics sway judgment. It adds Taft views Mr. Wilson’s peace address as epoch-making and noteworthy.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Wilson
Carranza Forces Mass for Juarez Defense Across Border
Carranza officials in El Paso report large concentrations of troops around Juarez amid rumors that Villa plans a bold attack. Officials express belief Pancho Villa may attempt a strike at Juarez, even if constrained by recent events in capturing Chihuahua City.
Wise Laws And The Origins Of Common Sayings
An exploration of how everyday phrases originated with quotations and jokes from classic authors. It notes Milton, Boswell, Swift, and others as early users of familiar lines, while challenging the idea that origin matters as long as the idea endures.
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Texas Jack
Leadville
Milton
Paradise Lost
Boswell
Samuel Johnson
Chimmy Fadden
Dean Swift
Swift
Quotes and origins of common phrases span centuries
The article traces familiar sayings to their authors and eras from William of Orange and Richard Barham to Bede and Dryden. It cites Butler, Shakespeare, Spencer, Beaumont and Fletcher, and Bayly, noting origins in literary works and historical texts. It also references Kamaas City Star and a 1616 Central address in a collage of phrases.
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William
Prince of Orange
Rabelais
Sir John Suckling
Richard Barham
Ingoldsby
Byron
Bede
Butler
Thomas Middleton
Spencer
Matthew Prior
Beaumont and Fletcher
Tom Moore
Thomas Haynes Bayly
Tacitus
John Dryden
Burton
Bishop Cumberland
Garden of Love
Eve
Kamaas City
Enforce The Spitting Law in New York Transit Hubs
Health department reports widespread spitting violations in public places despite clear postings. Commissioner Emerson says sixty inspectors and forty patrolmen issued summonses. 350 to 400 violators ordered to appear in magistrates courts. potential fines and imprisonment for repeat offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Health Department
Emerson
Police Department
Frank About Wall Street
The Cincinnati Times-Star comments on the Wall Street Journal assertion that the stock exchange is a private club-like institution and urges laws to force it to act as a public service. It argues the exchange should operate with increased publicity as an obligation.
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Frank
Wall Street
Cincinnati Times-Star
the Stock Exchange
Wall Street Journal
New York Stock Exchange
Time Wasted by a Self Boss Singers on a Windy Day
A child questions why a person who is his own boss would waste time singing inside on a cold windy day. The casual scene reflects a domestic moment and a narrator perspective on leisurely activity.
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Claude Calan
Fort Worth
Costs of New Homesteads Under the 640 Acre Act
The Lusk Herald notes that under the 640 acre homestead act the permanent improvements center on a four mile three wire fence. Wire at about 70 dollars per mile plus posts and hauling costs push the expense toward the mid hundreds. Digging posts, wiring, gates and brace posts add further, with a near total nearing one hundred dollars beyond the initial estimate. Buyers must also set aside a later sum for additional improvements within three years, plus consider dwellings and wells though a simple dwelling is not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusk Herald
Hille Ia
Comedy on the struggle for national humor and comic plots
Rob Wagner laments the scarcity of fresh comic situations as studios spend heavily on lavish effects while writers and actors struggle to produce new dramatic or humorous material. He notes the difficulty in generating good plots and the reliance on actors to craft their own stories amid rising production costs.
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Deara
Monkeys
New York
Hope
Rob Wagner
Water shortages drive costly compliance for homes and cattle
The note assesses water quality and reliability for domestic and cattle use. It warns that early wells may not yield sufficient strike water and highlights the need for capital to meet legal requirements.
Sublime King in Caugh Lodge Sparks Sudden Departure
Ras Sightfoot explains he must attend lodge business tomorrow. His exchange with a Youngstown Telegram contact reveals his claim to be the sublim e king within two weeks of joining, prompting bemused curiosity about lodge duties.
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Youngstown Telegram
Ras Sightfoot
Termorrah
Vyessah
Vyossah
Cuagh
First rock road in America linked Philadelphia to Lancaster
Pennsylvania built the first stone road in America linking Philadelphia and Lancaster during Washington's presidency. The old pit road connected these major cities in the early national era.
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Rock Road
Ameiica
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pennsylvania
America
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Washington
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Juarez
EL Paso
Tex
Pancho”Wiis
Villa
Chihushos City
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Ruy Gossard
Rma. Rt
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