America on the Eve of Decision in Dernburg’s View
Cyril Brown reports Dr. Bernhard Dernburg’s article urging Americans to reflect on war choices. Dernburg notes U S law limits government influence abroad, observes weak public backing in Congress for war, and says American sentiment teeters between restraint and escalation as submarine warfare continues and Entente trade profits vanish.
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Cyril Brown
New York World
New York
Germany
Bernhard Dernburg
United States
America
Tageblatt
Dernburg
League of Our Enemies
Entente
Congress
Kentucky Farmers Institute Opens in Frankfort
Progressive Kentucky farmers and many families have gathered in Frankfort for the annual state farmers institute. Lectures by experts in scientific agriculture will highlight sessions running throughout the week under the auspices of the State Board of Agriculture.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
State Farmers’ Institute
State Board of Agriculture
Charter Day Observed at University of Pittsburgh
Charter day at the University of Pittsburgh featured a convocation in Soldiers Memorial hall. Degrees were awarded by Chancellor Samuel Black McCormick and Dr. Hugh Black of Union Theological Seminary delivered the address in Pittsburgh February 28.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Samuel Black McCormick
Hugh Black
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Little James Plans to Quit School to Be a Teacher
A seven year old declares to his mother that he will quit school and become a teacher. She questions his readiness while he proudly asserts that the job requires only asking questions. The humorous exchange highlights a child’s curiosity and misunderstanding of education.
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James
Repairs Underway On Puerto Plata rail line And Harbor
Extensive repairs on the Dominican Central railroad between Puerto Plata and Santiago aim to restore frequent service. Grade reductions, new deviations, and improved locomotives promise reliable freight, with tobacco coffee and cacao movement unsettled since August. A new 150000 dollar wharf and 50000 dollar customs house rise at the port alongside hydro electric plans for the Yaque river.
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Dominican Republic
Dominican Central
Santiago
Republic
Yaque
Moca
la Vega
Cibao
San Pedro de Maregris
Santo Domingo
Baseball trade and signing notes from early 20th century
Various teams announce signings and trades including Julian Olson joining the New York Yankees and Heine Stafford receiving a contract offer from the New York Giants. Ex Tufts star and other marquee players switch teams or join training camps as spring approaches.
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New York Giants
Heine Stafford
Tufts
Boston Braves
New Haven
New Haven Colonials
Charley Herzog
Giants
Florida
Princeton Tigers and Yale clash in deciding hockey game
One of the season’s top intercollegiate contests teases tonight as Princeton meets Yale at the St. Nicholas rink. Guided by Stuart Patton, Princeton has rebounded from a slow start to emerge as a strong title contender in the series.
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New York
Princeton
Yale
St. Nicholas
Stuart Patton
Tiger
Shaw defines religion as living God driven by purpose
G B Shaw says he is neither agnostic nor atheist but a religious man. He argues God is a living force, not a theologian's creation, and religion requires action beyond personal interest. He describes a world process toward higher organization and ever greater knowledge and power.
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Pearson's Magazine
George Bernard Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Concessions Require Mexican Labor and Spanish Names
Mexico City reports government concessions force use of Mexican labor and Spanish in public affairs. The Ferrocarril de Tampico line from El Higo to Tampico must employ Mexican workers, use Spanish on all lines, and station names must be of pure Mexican origin.
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Mexico City
Compania Ferrocabera del
Chinese postal surplus grows yearly since 1913
The Chinese postal department reports a 1916 gold surplus of 500000. Inaugurated in 1896, the administration operated at a loss until 1913 when a 125000 gold surplus appeared. Since then the surplus has risen each year.
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Peking
Negro foresees future and prepares coffin in advance
William Reid of Red Bank New Jersey believes in preparedness. On his seventy seventh birthday he reveals a coffin stored away with a sealed grave and slab already in place and has even crafted a personal coffin to be ready for use. He says the plan saves trouble for those left behind and shows his selfreliance.
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Red Bank
N. J
William Reid
Reid
Uric Acid in Meat Crystals Kidneys Say Experts
A noted authority warns daily meat consumption forms uric acid that paralyzes the kidneys. He prescribes Jad Salts a grape and lemon juice acid with lithia to cleanse the kidneys, neutralize urine irritants, and end bladder weakness.
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