Coast Defenses Seen Lacking in National Report
The National Defense Board warns the United States coast guns are outdated and the Puget Sound defense is near undefended. It notes a hostile fleet could threaten Chesapeake Bay and other coastal cities as enemy forces exploit gaps, with naval command potentially unable to respond quickly.
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Congress weighs funding to defend coast and navy forts
A Washington dispatch notes calls for immediate expenditure of 350 million to upgrade coastal defenses including rawgonas and forts. It warns undefended Chesapeake Bay and exposed northwest rail corridors threaten major shipyards and cities. The report urges a second defense line from Fouweather to Dowdle and stresses need for stronger army measures as Pacific yards expand.
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Small Boy Feasts at Astor House in New York
A May 1 report from New York describes a box of foods delivered to the Astor House where a small boy happily sampled many items. His father, anxious about manners, fears the boy may not finish the banquet, and the child repeatedly asks what is for dessert while sampling cakes, fruits, and confections.
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Who Owns Spring A Sunday Morning Ode to Nature
A lyrical piece extols spring’s beauty and the simple joys of nature. It contrasts the rich and the poor, praising pure air, blooming gardens, and country scents. The narrator urges appreciation of spring and urges readers to seek the natural over artificial comforts.
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An op-ed lament on Western views of Asia and the orient. The writer discusses perceived dangers from Japan and China, warning of a shifting balance of power and urging caution against underestimating eastern ambitions. The piece reflects early 20th century anxieties about imperial rivalry and race.
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The Orient, Race and Power in a Turbulent Age
Fragmentary wartime musings discuss British policy toward Indian subcastes and potential China Japan alliances. It contends the oriental mind seeks mastery through subservience, notes race awakenings after Russia, and warns white nations on a shifting chessboard of power.
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Immigrant debate dominates Indianapolis meeting
The American Immigration Association discussion in Indianapolis featured Henry Graham Brooks and William, decrying incoming immigrants and urging a national literacy test and new restrictions. Speakers argued for a federal service bureau, stricter admission standards, and tighter enforcement to curb perceived crime and social strain from foreign-born residents.
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JUDGE M'KENNA SEEKS VINDICATION IN WASHINGTON
Judge McKenna of the federal court in Porto Rico seeks vindication as he and witnesses prepare in Washington for President Roosevelt to face charges of graft alleging he received 990 dollars from a lineman in a Wa court. He admits the sum but says it was a loan and not tied to the home case. He has offered resignation to the department and faces committee questions with the district attorney and others present.
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Exemption From Import Duty For Knit Goods Declared
In a royal decree dated January 10, 190%, the Netherlands government exempts woven and knitted art items from import duty. The notice outlines that depictions and related articles are now duty free, while English and French trade contexts show parallels in posturing and expenses.
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Germans as Drinkers and Sunshine in Europe
The article cites German drink statistics with per capita spending and beverage consumption, notes Spain receiving more sunshine than any other European country with about 63 00 hours yearly, and mentions a claim about Edward the Shorter promising a taller reign than Queen Alexandra.
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