Military Policy Shifts Echo Europe War
The article notes profound U.S. military policy changes driven by the European war. Brig. Gen. Macom leads War College analysis with War Department input. Legislative steps may include larger appropriations, while espionage lessons from Krupp and Dupont influence domestic powder production at Indian Head Maryland.
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United States
War College
Washington
Europe
Macom
James Hay
Virginia
House
Army League
Germany
Krupps
Indian Head
Wilmington Laboratories
Congress
Army Ordnance
Dupont Company
Economic Strain and Peace Pressure Across War-Torn Europe
A Paris cable details how Europe faces a daily cost of at least 50 million dollars from the war, draining both combatant and neutral nations. Production has halted, labor forces shrink, and food prospects fade as farming unseeded fields rise, signaling a growing push for peace and a protracted economic crisis.
Sayings of the Editors on Enlistment and War Propaganda
Editorial quotes reflect the zeal of American citizens joining Canadian forces for Europe and critique the notion of American pacifism. Brusa’s ill wind proverb hints at shifting alliances as the Bosphorus town lauds possible Turkish reoccupation. Roosevelt’s claims fuel jokes about rival powers seizing major cities and Oyster Bay.
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Brusa
Bosphorus
Mohammed
Adrianople
Constantinople
Europe
New York World
Views of the War and German Reputation Debates
An essay argues Germany is peaceful and cultured while facing Western and Eastern threats. It critiques accusations of barbarism, cites Kaiser aims for defense, and analyzes Austria and Germany's roles in provoking war alongside other powers. Historical notes include 1862 Gatling patent and 1912 Greek capture of Salonica.
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France
Germany
Belgium
Beck
Austria
Servia
Europe
Mr. Beck
England
Italy
Russia
R. J. Gatling
Finland
Salonica
Turkey
John Purroy Mitchel
New York
Mobile's First Fair Opens With Racing Night Show
Mobile, Ala, November 4. The city begins its first agricultural fair with ten days of events, six devoted to harness racing. Prizes attract top stables from Tennessee Kentucky Missouri and Texas. Mobile hosts a long time horse loving community in its port city debut.
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Mobile
Ala
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Texas
Alabama
Birthday Honors for Congressman Thomas Butler
Congressman Thomas Butler of West Chester Pennsylvania born November 4 1855 in Chester County. He studied at common and academic schools, became an attorney, and was elected to the Fifty fifth and subsequent Congresses, later re elected to the Sixty third Congress.
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Thomas Butler
West Chester
Chester Co
Germany and Austria vs Entente in Civilisation Court
Alfred W. Bryce reports that if the case of Germany and Austria against the wiple Entente were tried before the Court of Civilization using published diplomatic papers as evidence, the verdict would favor the Entente. James M. Beck, longtime New York lawyer and former Assistant Attorney General, has studied the evidence.
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Alfred W. Bryce
Germany
Austria
Court of Civilization
James M. Beck
New York
United States
A Bit of Everything For The Press Readers
A collage of wry quips and social jabs touching politics love manners and gender in brisk vignettes. Bits range from oratory habits to fashion to everyday ethics with playful dialogue and satirical asides.
Cotton gowns mark Texas Mothers and Parents meet
In San Antonio on November 4 the women of Texas gather for a four day session of the Council of Mothers and Parent Teachers Associations. Cotton gowns and cotton evening wear will be worn at the visitors reception to promote American cotton. Delegates will be hosted by local Mothers Clubs at convention luncheons.
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San Antonio
Tex
Women of
Texas
Council of Mothers and Parent-Teachers’ Association
South
Mothers’ Clubs
Heat and Light Case Heard Before Supreme Court Today
Martinsburg W V Nov 4 The case of Manufacturers Heat and Light Co against the Public Service Commission postponed from September will be heard today. Evidence from lower courts will be sifted and the heat issue presented to the Supreme Court.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Manufacturers’ Heat & Light Company
Public Service Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Ohio Valley Medical Association Convention Opens in Swansville
Swansville Indiana November 4 The annual convention of the Ohio Valley Medical Association begins today and continues tomorrow. Many physicians from Indianapolis and upstate cities attend the sessions.
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Swansville
Ind
Ohio Valley Medical Association
Indianapolis
Upstate Cities
Taxi Ad Promotes 1300 ft Call Day or Night
An advertisement touts City Taxicab service with a 1300 ft call option available day or night. It emphasizes round‑the‑clock pickup and easy contact for riders seeking prompt rides.
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad Time Table Notice
Passenger time table fragment appears with garbled OCR text referencing Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad. readable parts indicate a timetable listing and stop notes possibly dated or labeled by station names and times.
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Checuer
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Sulzer
Ohio
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Maine
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Roosevelt
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Oyster Bay
Ohio State Journal
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Great Britain
Japan
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Mr. Gabb
Looka Limb
Paris, Il
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