Marvelous Growth of the United States Report
A Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce study on 1800 to 1914 outlines dramatic U S growth. It cites population rising over fourfold since 1850 to more than 110 million, foreign commerce swelling from 318 million to about 4.26 billion, per capita exports increasing, national wealth expanding to roughly 140 billion, and bank clearings climbing from 52 billion in 1887 to 174 billion in 1913. It notes rising education, literacy, newspapers, libraries, savings deposits leaping to 11 million with 4 75 billion in deposits, farm and factory gains, railroad mileage, freight, mail throughput, and post office expenditures per capita of 2 75 dollars.
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
United States
New York
Ous
Post Office Department
San Marino War Fever Grows After Espionage Claim
A London report says San Marino, the tiny republic surrounded by Italy, rejects German demands to inspect its wireless station on Monte Titano. Berlin alleges espionage aiding France as French warships send news to Paris via the station, fueling anti German sentiment in San Marino. The nation has long been at odds with Austria since 1870 and now risks broader conflict. The government says it will not let a German Commission examine the wireless.
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Germany
T Marino
London
Berlin
Monte Titano
France
Adriatic
Paris
San Marino
Gemany
Austria
Italy
England
Great Britain
Europe
Agincourt
Hawlish
Frederick the Great Fishtine
Baghind
Attica Tus
South
Reselgrath
Russia
Siemarel
Ateworth
Prins
Prussian Agiveraniene
Prussian
Poland
Learn to Read and Enjoy Indoor Amusement This Winter
The Atchison Globe argues that many adults miss the value of reading during long winter evenings. A well‑placed reader gains solace, concentration, and preparation for tomorrow, while simply scanning headlines fails to capture reading’s full benefits.
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Atchison Globe
Red Cross War Relief Subscriptions Fall Short
The American public has subscribed under a million dollars for European war relief and a million for Messina earthquake aid, with Red Cross officials citing weak business conditions and broad war disapproval as factors. They note suffering exists but argue relief should come from the responsible party, while acknowledging the relief effort remains inadequate.
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Red Cross
Europe
Messina
Italy
Argu
Tax policy and charity demand cited in wartime analysis
The discussion notes that despite grim logic, the system still checks contributions. It also points to rising domestic charity needs driven by unemployment, shaping public expectations and responses.
Fourth of July in Iditarod celebrates democracy at home
A mass meeting committee in Iditarod will organize Independence Day events with public support expected from city and district residents. The piece lauds the Founders and the cause of liberty amid world conflict, urging a solemn, nonvain celebration and a civic display of patriotic gratitude.
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Iditarod
Republic
United States
Outbreak of mob spirit in England and empire provokes regret
The Lusitania disaster provoked indignation and mob violence as crowds read news bulletins and reacted with destruction of German property. Authorities struggled to control the mobs, which were cowardly and unthinking, and their actions mirrored the initial provocation.
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England
British Empire
Lusitania
Advertisement Mix Warns Of Starving Birds And Sparrows
A magazine ad blends sentiment and commerce urging readers to buy a bird feeder to keep wildlife through winter, claiming thousands of birds die yearly from starvation. Another ad touts a “famous sparrow trap” promising 73 to 100 sparrows daily, with automatic operation and daily removal, echoing a warlike philosophy.
Proposal to limit arms export provokes neutral law debate
The Outlook claims a prohibition on exporting arms and munitions is without precedent in international law. It cites Article 7 of Convention 4 from The Hague 1997, which allegedly protects neutral nations to sell and immunize belligerents. Altering this rule in wartime would be a highly unneutral act, depriving belligerents of military advantages.
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the Hague
Dickens
Kansas City
Emden Captain Defies Prize Rules Amid War At Sea
The voyage and actions of the Emden commander reveal limits of prize law as captors must bring seized ships before prize courts or destroy them with survivors saved. The article notes a deviation from prior wars by prioritizing saving life of non combatants while still pursuing lawful seizure and disposal.
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Emden
Poet Ernest Lissauer Receives German Honor Attributed
Ernest Lissauer, author of A Chant of Hate against England, was honored by Emperor William with the Order of the Red Eagle fourth class. The recognition, conferred months after its reprint in The Pioneer, marks a notable literary and political acknowledgment.
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Ernest Lissauer
England
Pioneer
Peror William
Order of the Red Eagle
NEW WIRELESS STATION TO OPERATE AT DIKEMAN
Harry Watson and John C Currin went to Dikeman to oversee a Norilern Aero Company project installing a wireless plant. The system will soon operate, with the steamer Washburn bringing remaining equipment. The Dikeman plant will enable quicker dispatch and reception of messages with a $2 minimum per message between Dikeman and Iditarod.
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Harry Watson
John C. Currin
Dikeman
Norilern Aero Company
Sul
Washburn
Whitehorss
Pikeman
Iditarod
Verdi Joke Story and Prisoner Pledges
A Milan anecdote recounts Verdi sharing a musical joke with Giorza after both studied in adjoining apartments. The tale explains Verdi doubting originality of his song, and Giorza revealing the truth. Separately Hamburg prisoners offered to donate part of wages to Red Cross and relief funds, contributing 5 to 30 marks per paid work line. A Rubber Goods line advertises products at Boast, Flat and Iditarod.
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Rea
Verdi
Milan
Giorza
Ex. W
Hamburg
Red Cross
Boast
Flat
Iditarod
England's Predominance in Europe Examined
A critical look at British influence in European affairs argues that England's sway rests not on military might but on diplomacy and strategic alignments. The piece surveys Poland, Jews in Russia, German labor and education, Austrian Poles, and broader power dynamics shaping continental outcomes.
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Togo
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Fiat
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Olympia
Iditarod Meat Co
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Cas. E. Taylor
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