United States Could Become Mightiest Nation
A public proclamation argues the U S could dominate if it develops vast powers. It cites overwhelming natural resources, wealth, and industrial output, noting U S pig iron copper and automobile production exceed global totals and that wartime mobilization would leverage these strengths. The piece also mentions universal military training plans in New York and a Navy motor boat inventory for patrol use.
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Navy shipyards to speed up wartime production
Washington reports Newport News Drydock Fore River and Electric Boat yards will rush work on battleships destroyers and submarines. Doubling crews at Newport News may finish the Mississippi class ship by summer instead of 1918. Officials say other firms may shift to speedier output under Secretary Daniels guidance.
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Fore River Shipbuilding Company
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Navy marksmen show record accuracy on target runs
Navy data reveal unprecedented gunnery efficiency for the Atlantic fleet. The battleship Nevada fired 56 shots from 14 inch guns hitting 43 at various ranges, a performance that may surpass any similar navy. The report includes a table of the gunners’ results and notes a separate industrial survey led by Herbert Coffin assessing national defense and munition-making capacity.
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End to Great Rail Strike Fears After Conference
Chicago reports a conference between Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and railroad managers ended with a settled set of grievances. Eight hour day and overtime pay were discussed. strike danger declared null. Leaders stated satisfaction with an agreed resolution and no immediate strike.
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George. Mannauer
Pasgent
New York
Micake
Washington
Bank Lays Off Fifteen Germans In New York
Fifteen German employees in the foreign department of Guaranty Trust Company were placed on indefinite leave of absence amid the U S Germany break. An official said the move was for reasons of neutrality and did not reflect on the individuals.
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New York
Telegraphic Notes From The Era Of War Rumors
A string of brief dispatches notes late 1918 style items. A Dutch port closure, a stock exchange glass breaking incident in London, a London minister hinting at ending the war by summer, a Willard Fulton boxing match set for Madison Square Garden on March 26, and President Wilson extending the Whitman national forest by 50 000 acres in Oregon between John Days Powder river and Burnt waterways.
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Pyench
Bordeaux
Berlin
Dutch
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Hague
London
Suisterdam Handelsblad
Stock Exchange
Adirestlo
John Hulxe
Tabor
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Fulton
Wilard
Albany
N. Y
Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
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Wilson
National Forest
Washington
Whitman National Forest
Oregon
John Days
Chicago Postmaster Carlisle Named President Wilson Senate Nominee
The Chicago postmaster Carlisle, a Lebanon Ky native born January 21 1870, was nominated by Senator James Lewis for the post after President Wilson's first nominee Dixon Williams was blocked by the Senate. Carlisle married Miss Virginia tame of Memphis Tenn and has a long insurance career including inspector of agencies for Mutual and a supervisory role for Equitable Life.
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Tenn
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Mutual Company
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Equitable Lifesurance Company
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Equitable Company
Blast kills 200 workers in Cologne area disaster
A dynamite blast at Schiebusch near Cologne on January 27 killed about 200 people and injured 26 Belgian laborers. The explosion occurred on a railway between Aix-la-Chapelle and Fourain, causing widespread casualties.
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Louvain
Amsterdam
Schiebusch
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British torpedo destroyer sinks after mine in channel
London reports a British torpedo boat destroyer struck a mine in the English Channel on Thursday night and sank with nearly all hands lost. The British admiralty confirmed the sinking and listed only five survivors among officers and crew.
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British Admiralty
Train Kills 2 Guards and More Soldiers Sent Home
El Paso Texas February reports two guards killed when a Rock Island train struck a motor truck. Several Fifth Ohio Infantrymen injured badly, with ten others seriously hurt. Military headquarters announced border troops to be moved home, Wisconsin and Iowa units among those mustered out with schedules for departure from Brownsville Eagle Pass and Port Sherman.
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Wilson Seeks United Front Before War Declaration
Washington notes President Wilson aims for a perfectly united nation behind his words to trigger Congress to declare war. The administration insists the action must show clear hostility and flagrant violation of rights, with evidence suggesting no cabinet officer doubts Germany will not restrain its submarine command.
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Isolation ended says Taft at dinner on peace league
Former President William H L Tutt spoke at a Philadelphia dinner under the League to Enforce Peace arguing that Washington and Jefferson era notions of splendid isolation are inapplicable to current world affairs and alliances.
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Indiana governor signs Wright prohibition bill
Governor Goodrich signed the Wright prohibition bill in a Friday ceremony with many prohibition workers present. The measure will take effect to wake In finna dry in April, 218.
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India
Goodrich
Infinna Dry
Bremen Report Denies Deutschland Sailings To America
Bremen reports the merchant submarine Deutschland has not begun its third voyage to America and remains in a German port. A separate item notes new life injected into the leak inquiry with broker George Chipman testifying that House members dealt in stocks with him. Washington also reports President Wilson nominating Raymond B. Stevens of Randolph New Hampshire to the Federal Shipping Board for five years, succeeding Borgward N Baker of Baltimore.
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New Life Denly Wis
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Baltimore
Trieste’s Turmoil and a Churchyard Mouse Tale
A fragment describes Trieste’s fight with Austrian influence and a traveler’s tale about votive offerings in a church. A silver mouse remains a skeptical joke about pest problems in Judy’s home, then vanishes after a Madonna gift, with a sacred guardian’s wink at lingering Austrian ties.
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Women Sufferers Need Swamp Root Remedy Ad
Thousands of women suffer from kidney and bladder trouble often mistaken for other ailments. Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer is promoted as a cure, with instructions to obtain samples and full bottles from drug stores, mentioning a paper in the offer. A short fiction note about a father challenging his gambling son appears in the issue.
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Cuticura Promises Dandruff Cure Sales Pitch
An advertising blurb promotes Cuticura Ointment for dandruff itching and irritation followed by a hot Cuticura Soap shampoo. Claims hair regrowth after dandruff clears and urges daily use with a free sample by mail. Includes a Gloucester Boston department address and a courtroom joke ending with a witty exchange.
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Delicious Macaroni Dinner Recipe and Tips
A quirky ad style text describes cooking Skinner’s macaroni in boiling water for ten to twelve minutes, then layering with cold chicken and tomato sauce in a shallow dish, topped with buttered crumbs and baked until brown. It notes macaroni can be bought at a good grocery store and jokes about dieting.
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