Playing with Fire in Foreign Policy Commentary
A Washington reflection warns that pacifists face a possible war with Germany while border banditry and murder threaten. The piece notes debates over German concessions, submarine outrages, and whether to pursue peace or yield to intimidation. It also cites Japan’s policy, suggesting broad tensions risk entangling the United States in distant conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Germany
Tion
Japan
Pacific
Big Gathering of Forestry Men Heads Reading Meet
The midsummer meeting of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association will be June 27 to 29 in Reading at the Hotel Berkshire. State and national forestry leaders from numerous associations will attend, with sessions starting at 10 45 a m and field trips through wooded areas near Reading. Open to the public and funded by Berks County Conservation Association members, the event features addresses by prominent officials and officials from affiliated groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Forestry Association
Reading
Pennsylvania
State Foresters’ Association
Jonathan Mould
Berks County Conservation Association
J. T. Rothrock
Jos. Kalbfus
State Game Commission
H. F. Geinly
Jas. B. Lawson
Wild Life League
Robert G. Conklin
G. 8. Perry
N. R. McNaughton
Chas, Lathrop Pack
American Forestry Association
Harris D. Reynolds
Massachusetts Forestry Association
Marion G. Sellers
Pennsylvania Game and Fish Protective Association
J. A. Viquesney
West Virginia
N. R. Buller
Samuel J. Ward
W. A. E. Daecke
Pennsylvania Department Agriculture
W. W. B. Hedgepeth
United Sportsmen
Filbert Roth
University of Michigan
Wilmer Stone
Pennsylvania Audubon Society
J. A. Ferguson
State College School of Forestry
Friends of Forestry and Conservation
Marching Orders Held Pending Mobilization of Troops
Washington reports that National Guard units summoned to the colors remain held at the War Department until enough troops are mustered into federal service. General Funtson’s report on unit numbers and destinations awaits action, as Secretary Baker notes the West Point senior class graduation for active service is under consideration but undecided.
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Washington
National Guard
Wilson
War Department
German Banker Cleared of Neutrality Charge
Washington telegraphed by Chief Bielaski to drop charges against Frederick Griese a German banker of Mexico City detained yesterday for alleged neutrality violations Griese suspected of leading anti American propaganda in Mexico. Chihuahua Mex further reports factional leaders align with the government Manuel Palaez a former Villa general places himself at General Carranza. Delaware militia gathers Wilmington two of four Wilmington companies go to rifle range encampment fit by physical exams recruits take places of those who failed Down State companies go to camp tomorrow.
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Washington
Bielaski
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
el Paso
Frederick Griese
Mexico City
Griese
Department
Mexico
Chihuahua
Mex
Navarrete
Trevino
Manuel Palaez
Villa
Carranza
Delaware Militia
Wilmington
Del
Organized Militia of
Delaware
New Castle
Down State
General O Neill Orders Mobilization of 4th Brigade
Brigadier General C. T. O Neill issues orders for mobilizing the Fourth Brigade at Mt Gretna Pennsylvania in June 1916. Units to assemble June 24 after recruiting to 65 enlisted men per company, with maximum strength where possible. Units to mobilize at home stations June 22 and move to Camp Brumbaugh by June 24 in designated uniforms. Brigade HQ to Mt Gretna June 23. officers to wire Wandling for coordination.
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Allentown
C. T. O'Neill
Mt.1 Gretna
A. LG. G
G.O
C. S
Mt. Gretna
O. D
C. D
Wandling
Coal Resizing Debate Shapes Anthracite Prices
An Philadelphia led discussion on resizing anthracite coal, with proponents and opponents voicing concerns that changed sizes may raise consumer costs and shift blame to retailers. The meeting authorized a resizing committee by a close vote and featured talks on price readjustment, freight rates, and mechanical unloading devices. Officers were elected, and delegates prepared for a guided inspection tour of Brookside colliery in the Lykens Valley.
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Samuel B. Crowell
George B. Newton Company
Philadelphia
Frank F. Mathers
White
J. Nelson Ake
Eray Harbor
N. J
Frank J. Wallis
Association
Preston
Gifford Wood Company
Hudson
Wellington M. Bartolet
Reading
RB. W. Schulte
Scranton
Charles K. Scull
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Walter JL. Montgomery
J. Arthur Strunk
J. C. Tattersall
Trenton
B. F. Bertolet
J. P. Eastman
Lebanon
Henry Heck, Jr. Maston
George Db. Hedneberg
Milton
Heck
L. S. Williams
Easton
H. (. Barr
J. 8
Wents and Company
Mead
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Brookside
Lykens Valley
Mechanized trap fires on burglar self alarm device
A Chicago man R. C. Mayberry devises a pistol firing apparatus that activates when a burglar triggers switches along a path into a building. The system uses window latches strings and boards to set off a fusillade as the intruder proceeds, effectively scaring him with his own danger.
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Chicago
R. C. Mayberry
Popular Science Monthly
Amonized Cocoa cream promises beauty without peeling
Do not peel your face to fix complexion flaws. Amonized Cocoa cream is marketed as a safe, simple emollient that nourishes skin, tightens appearance, and yields a softer, brighter look by applying it once or twice daily, especially at night, with promised overnight results.
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Thomas Chalmers
Edison
Chalmers
Boston Opera
Mr. Chalmers
J. H. Troup Music House
Edison Representatives
TROUP
Market Square
Market Street
O’neill
4Th Brigade
America
Batiste
Bowman's
Gretna
O'Neill
Henry A. Rexinger
Wallis
Castor
Ture
Zeta
Gorgas
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