Tariff Problem Shapes Pacific Northwest Labor Debate
The Spokane Spokesman-Review argues tariffs under Simmons-Underwood will worsen U S employment, detailing trade law changes, import duties shifts, and the impact on workers. It contrasts free trade with protectionism, noting potential policy battles as Democratic and free-trade factions clash nationwide.
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Pacific Northwest
Spokane
United States
Department of Retmerce
Tralern &Nd
Feelle Northweat
Europe
Americas
Political Opinions on Wilson and Taft Rise in Debates
Fragmented opinions on Wilson and Taft dominate editorials. The piece notes Ohio tax reform shifting Democrats to Republicans, critique of tariff and taxation policies, and calls for competence in governance. It also references Democratic and Republican editorials planning outings and debates on peace and war strategies.
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Ohio
Omaha
Cronklyn Eagle
America
Wilson
Financial magnates as privates in Cannada war review
A Montreal force review shows top bankers and executives drilling as privates. Sir Frederick Willame-Taylor of Bank of Montreal, A B Holt of Royal Trust, and A D MacTier of Canadian Pacific rail are pictured near the Duke of Connaught who smiles as he recognizes them.
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Canada
Duke of Connaught
Sir Frederick Willame-Taylor
Bank of Montreal
Italian Field Gun in Action and other notes from St. John’s
Reported from St. John’s Newfoundland the Bibla Feast vessel noted poor success with 2 000 enala while 27 000 were taken in the prior winter. Officers of the Red Cross described limited reading matter aboard and dealers left to argue with Billy Sunday over Bible chapters. Fourteen Newport fishermen joined this summer’s fishing plans. The New York Times also references a courtly exchange with the Grand Vizier and a sultan amid imperial chatter.
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Red Cross
Plorisel
St. John's
N. P
Lie Plorizel
St. John’s
Billy
Genesia
Newport
New York Times
David
Nathan
Samuel
God
Absalom
Urith
Job
Napoleon
Josephine
Isabella Campbell
Bit of Conceit and Quick Jibes in War and Politics
A chaotic mash of excerpts shows Joffre amid map work under fire with a teen subaltern from St Cyr, shells bursting and the general fretting over his place. Other lines mock political candor with Senator Sorghum and a quip about a man moving from golf to automobiles.
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Joffre
St. Cyr
Jack Jobsons
Valla
Washington Star
David
Samuel
God
Mephibo~ Sheth
Jonathan
Potash Deposits Suppressed by Transportation Gaps
The article notes extensive potash discoveries in the United States, especially in California and western deserts, but transportation barriers hinder exploitation. Potash occurs in brine from salt mines, as mineral deposits, and in kelp along the Pacific coast, with large granite sources also mentioned.
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Went
Pacite
Potash Deposits Found in Nevada Mud
The article notes New England has limited potash deposits and compares prices with German mines. A latest deposit is discovered in Columbus marsh Nevada covering about thirty five square miles. Although substantial, the mud contains too little potash for commercial extraction at present.
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New England
Columbus Marsh
Nevada
Poetess Viola and Tin Roofer In a Smoky Evening
The Detroit Free Press portrays Viola Skickwurt a poetess and her tin roofer husband Mike as they share a dreamlike, sensuous moment. She speaks of celestial beauty while he muses on a perfect smoking mixture, blending humor with domestic fantasy in a hazy lit room.
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Skickwurt
Detroit Free Press
Viola Skickwurt
Mr. Skickwort
Roofer
Viola
Michael
Pete
Rebuilding Bridges Under War Time Pressure
The House of Lords endorses strengthening bridges on main motor routes. Railroads historically neglected bridge upgrades, but wartime motor traffic and government pressure have spurred nationwide rebuilding and fortification of bridges.
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Great Britain
House of Lords
British War Department
Trial Scene Ends with Dramatic Guilty Plea
A western court juries convict the accused who then swears innocence aloud. The judge, after a short pause, declares that Providence has not intervened and proceeds to pronounce the sentence.
New Names for Cigars and Hams Spark WWI Satire
A Manchester Guardian note mocks German leaders with edible puns as a frontier regiment faces prison for alcohol prohibition infractions. The piece riffs on Bismarck cigars, Bulow hams, Hindenburg tea, and playful misnaming of leaders. The dialogue shifts to garden birds and chickens as a light, humorous exchange.
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Bethmann-Hollweg
Hindenburg
Denburg
Fossil Bacteria Found In Ancient Limestone Form
Ancient lime stones yield fossil bacteria forming chains of cells resembling micrococco. Smithsonian secretary Dr. Charles D. Welcott notes organisms 20 to 30 million years old. Gallatinia sections from Gallatin county Montana coined the genus. Early life origins challenge belief that bacteria are modern.
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Charles D. Welcott
Smithsonian Institution
Latin County
Montana
Ink Plant of New Granada Used for Public Documents
A New Granada plant juice named chanchi is said to yield reddish brown lines that turn black, with less pen damage than mineral inks. Reports claim Spanish officials ordered its use for public documents to resist sea water damage during transit and preserve legibility. A note adds a method for improving hammer grip using plaster of Paris and linseed oil on a nail handle.
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New Granada
David and Nathan Lesson on Heart Purity and Sin
The June 6 Sunday School lesson analyzes David’s sin with Bathsheba and Uriah, Nathan’s rebuke, and divine mercy. It emphasizes heart regeneration over mere rule keeping, noting David’s achievements and subsequent consequences, with guidance for different ages.
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David
Uriah
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