Senate Approves Army Recruits to 100000 Strength
Senate passes a bill authorizing the President to raise the Army to 100000, adding about 20000 men. The House had approved with one dissent, Socialist London of New York. Real field-ready troops remain far fewer, with 25000 available in active duty. Recruitment offices reopen immediately to fill the extra ranks.
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Dogs Attacking Calves Near Pine Creek
Thomas Clifford, Joe Clifford, and Charles Howell from Salisbury Wash report Milo Crane at McKenny's tanks said cowboys near Pine Creek saw two dogs stalking calves. A calf near McKenny's had its nose eaten off. Clifford killed it. Indians claim coyotes are to blame, but the Clifords insist dogs are the culprits.
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Charles Howell
Salsbury Wash
Milo Crane
McKenny’s
Pine Creek
Clifford
Clifford’s
Railroad Men Demand Eight Hour Day Across 528 Railways
Eighty percent of 400 000 railroad workers across the four brotherhoods favor an eight hour day with time and a half for overtime. Meeting in Chicago leaders warn current wage agreements expire March 31. Officials caution such demands would add 100 million dollars yearly to payrolls and threaten many lines with bankruptcy while workers blame fatigue from overwork for many accidents.
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Chicago
Four Brotherhoods
Ostrich Race in Kansas City Stuns Police Ride
A Kansas City event matched an ostrich against a motorcycle policeman. The officer kept pace alongside the bird, reaching about 40 miles per hour as the ostrich sped ahead. The piece notes the fastest horse may reach roughly 90 miles per hour under ideal, long-term conditions.
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Kansas City
A Husband’s Confession About Mirandy’s Emancipation
A husband notes Mirandy’s vote and emancipation did not alter daily duties. He observes she remains capable at home, caring for the baby, cooking, sewing, and reading fashion and household hints, and he grows prouder of Miranda as before. The piece quotes W. Lee Maxwell from Judge.
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Miranda
W. Lee Maxwell
Longer Guns for Our Navy Plan Increases 14 Inch Range
Navy officials consider lengthening the 14 inch guns to extend range near that of 16 inch weapons. By lengthening the tube the exploding powder pushes longer, potentially giving 14 inch guns greater reach than present 16 inch guns. Also notes insurance actions during war, Congress funding, and profits from war risk coverage.
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United States
Panama Canal
Elizabeth
Nevada Auto Boom Reflected in State Licensing Figures
Carson City reports show rapid growth in motor vehicles with at least one car for every 34 residents. Nearly 2500 license applications have been received, about 500 more than last year, with 500 more expected. Daily filings average about 40, and Nevada’s vehicle count signals rising prosperity.
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Secretary of State
Bradigan
Ofice
Nevada
Farms For Soldiers pledge in Canada postwar plan
Canada promises a farm to every volunteer in the army when the service ends after the war. The proposal frames land grants as a reward and rehabilitation measure for returning soldiers.
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Canada
Proposal for Naval Alliance Led by Dr. C. W. Eliot
Dr. C. W. Eliot former Harvard president proposes a naval alliance uniting the United States France and Great Britain with other nations to defend sea freedom. The plan would exclude Germany Austria and Turkey and aims to deter war and reduce naval costs through shared strength.
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C. W. Eliot
Harvard University
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Great Britain
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Austria
Turkey
Figures Of Big Business In 1915 Steel Sales Surged
United States Steel corporation showed sales of finished goods for export at 95,163,000 while total sales reached 726,683. The text notes war impact was limited. Legal blanks and mining locations are offered for sale at this office.
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United States Steel Corporation
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