TO THIS YE DEMS TO THIS YE DEMS OF COUNTRY TRADE FLAYS
A fragmented political snippet calls Democrats to rally for a stricter foreign trade regime. The text emphasizes national economic resolve and party alignment with a trade policy stance.
30 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
1
A fragmented political snippet calls Democrats to rally for a stricter foreign trade regime. The text emphasizes national economic resolve and party alignment with a trade policy stance.
Charles H. Sherrill former American Minister to Argentina spoke at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Philadelphia. He urged the Democratic administration to fulfill pledges to boost foreign trade, strengthen railroads and the merchant marine, and remove handicaps to competition with foreign labor. He cited widespread demand from Chambers of Commerce across nearly two hundred regions for freer trade and adjusted policy to aid exporters and workers.
Everett S. Ross of Posey Kentucky, a Spanish American War pensioner and father of six, asks Congressman Langley to persuade the Pension Commissioner to strike his name from the rolls. He cites religious belief as reason, saying he is not entitled and now able bodied. Ross is very poor.
The United States and allied noncombatant nations jointly back a protest against Britain’s seizure of merchant ships. The coordinated stance presses London to review enforcement actions and seek a diplomatic solution.
Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune reports Terre Haute City Controller E K Talbott and others arrested amid an indictment alleging use of fictitious names to influence votes. Talbott allegedly handed fake-name cards to Harley Frasee to register and have the men vote. Also linked to Wesley Godfrey. Other arrestees named in the conspiracy count.
Prince Henry of Prussia to command the fleet preparing to move from a naval base into the North Sea causing widespread alarm across England as authorities anticipate strategic maneuvers and a major maritime development.
London reports panic across England as a German aerial raid is anticipated. Government warnings, navy mobilization, and mass civilian preparations surge as Hartlepool faces shelling and communications cut, while mayors order interior shelter and volunteers patrol coastal towns.
The Parcel Post program has made the Postoffice Department self sustaining with projected annual revenue between 40 and 60 million dollars including books and catalogues. Analysts note Christmas traffic boosts totals to about 1.2 billion packages yearly with 50 largest offices handling two thirds of that volume. An official forecasts express firms may lose business if growth continues.
The piece argues good will hinges on service, citing The Commercial Tribune’s price cut as a model for public utilities. It urges Union Gas and Electric to lower rates for broader patronage, improve service, and engage with the public to build genuine good will.
The Koelnische Zeitung reports Emperor William presided over a Christmas celebration at the German military headquarters with many officers and soldiers. He urged comrades to defend the nation, recalling the Great Elector and calling for victory against Germany's enemies.
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