U S Breaks With Germany Affects Diplomatic Ties
Washington reports diplomatic relations with Germany have been broken over submarine policy. Count Von Bernstorff’s passport is revoked and Ambassador Gerard is ordered from Berlin. Spain will assume US interests in Berlin, while the Swiss legation takes over Germany’s interests. War not inevitable, but risk rises.
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United States
Tribute to Lincoln Ranks as Vigor of Democracy
In a Lincoln birthplace address President Wilson extols a humble hut as proof democracy works. He argues every home can harbor mind and conscience, and that genius transcends aristocracy and titles, with Lincoln as a central, imperfect yet majestic figure demonstrating open doors to leadership.
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President Wilson
Lincoln
Resume of Work of Legislature
The Legislature’s work shows high committee effort and a readiness to pass thoughtful measures. The senate advanced economy bills and a public markets measure while probing the land department and codifying fish and game laws. A historic moment occurred with Representative Maggie Smith Hathway presiding. liquor legislation faced broad opposition. Twenty-five house and twenty senate measures reached third reading. several appropriations approved. a death in Silver Bow limited Saturday session.
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Prairie County
Annin
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Crone
Anaconda
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Montana
Representa
Tive Maggie Smith Hathway
Raville County
State Land Board
Register and Land Agent
Jerry Flannigan
Silver Bow
Placer Hotel
Lincoln and Tad Lincoln Share Christmas Beneath War Strain
The narrative recalls President Abraham Lincoln's Christmas in Washington during the Civil War marked by anxiety and duty. Willie Lincoln’s death shadowed 1862, while Tad Lincoln inspired aid to soldiers, urging gifts and warm supplies for camps across the river. Lincoln refused holidays, wishing to exchange places with sleeping soldiers. Tad urged charitable boxes labeled From Tad Lincoln, with warm goods and books for the troops.
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White House
Willie Lincoln
Washington
Colfax
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Tad
Mr Lincoln
Soldier
Mr. Lincoln
Daniel
Tad Lincoln
Lincoln and Charles I Quoted at Tampton Roads Conference
A garbled excerpt cites Lincoln and Alexander H. Stephens discussing Charles I and the rebels at a Tampton Roads gathering. The dialogue hints at political strategies and historical perspective, reflecting Civil War era rhetoric in a fragmentary form.
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Lincoln
Alexander H. Stephens
Tampton Roads
Lincolny
Wheat Kings From Montana Plan Southern California Visit
L B Pendray and P S Milton Montana wheat kings visit Los Angeles as part of a 306 excursionists from Montana. They own the 2 brand ranch, expect to harvest 6 000 acres this spring, and may buy residence property in Los Angeles or Pasadena. They will spend about a month in the area, arriving Friday with a two section special train.
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Southern
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Rockies
L. B. Pendrey
P. S. Milton
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Pasadena
Pendroy
Congress Overrides Wilson Veto on Immigration Bill
Congress passes the immigration bill over President Wilson's veto ending a 20 year fight. Senate vote 62 to 19 after Japan protests. House previously approved 287 to 106. Bill includes a literacy test for aliens over 16 and language requirements, with limited exceptions for certain relatives. A new measure to cap arrivals at 200,000 beyond departures was introduced in the House.
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Congress
Wilson
Senate
Japan
House
Reed
Smith
South Carolina
United States
Gardner
Massachusetts
Searsoebuck Company Reports Record 1916 Sales
The Searsoebuck company records sales for the year ending December 31 1916 at about 146 835 507 dollars. This marks an increase of 34 172 782 dollars from the prior year and is the largest on record.
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Searsoebuck Company
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