Reptile Angler, Education in Manila, and Insect Pest Research
A mix of quirky notes on a "fishing frog" with rodlike tentacles, Manila Anglo Chinese school enrollment in 1917 rising to 355 day and 325 night students, and a report on the Bureau of Fisheries salvaging 7,709,700 fish in July. Also covered are advances in mine safety gear by Denayrrovuze, rare file fish near Land’s End, insect pest control using a gas byproduct, and various notes on aviation, agriculture, and geology.
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Thia
Manila
Philippine Chinese Educational Association
Bureau of Education
Bureau of Fisheries
Missisasippi
M. Denayrrovuze
Chatham
England
Land's End
Krupp Plant in Essen Builds Gun Parts for U S
The Krupp factory at Essen, once a pillar of German military power, is turning out gun parts for the United States. It is supplying components for seventy two incomplete German cannons rejected by American authorities under armistice terms. Eighty more cannons have been shipped by Germany to American army headquarters to replace others.
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Krupp
Essen
Germany
United States
Good Sportsmanship and City Overcrowding Reflections
The piece recounts McAdoo defending accurate representation in a Democratic campaign cartoon and urges restraint in political misrepresentation. It then notes New York’s overcrowding as a social issue, arguing federal action to curb young soldier migration and its national impact, with comparisons to Australia, Brazil, and Argentina.
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Christian Science Monitor
McAdoo
New York
Europe
Metropolia
Australia
Brasil
Argentina
United States
Openness to German Relief Balances War Burden
Howard Abrahams of National Surety Company argues the blockade should ease gradually to avoid starving Germans or denying essential supplies. He warns against indiscriminate indemnities and stresses need for food, lubricants, clothing, and industrial materials for reconstruction and rail transport.
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The
New York Times
Germany
Biockhade
Honesty in War Charity Letter to Boston Transcript
A Letter to the Boston Transcript praises war charity conduct by the National Bureau Company. Over 18 months it handled 47 550 000 dollars for top charities, with minimal premiums to cover handling costs. The author attributes strong patriotism and low risk to the integrity of contributors and workers.
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Boston Transcript
National Bureau Company
New York
Basar
Militia Staff Told They May Wear Guard Uniforms
Members of Governor Goodrich's military staff have learned from federal authorities that they can impersonate officers if they display a five point red star on both sleeves. The militia bureau says they may wear the standard tonal guard uniforms only if they display the scarlet distinguishing badge.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
Washington
Cacanien
Militia Bureau
Ineleta
Fragmentary Boston Transcript Item Sparks Park Plan Talk
A partial Boston Transcript fragment mentions a woman urging someone to attend a plan at a park, with unclear names and context. The readable lines hint at a social discussion or invitation connected to a future meeting or event at a park.
Revolt Rages in Romania as Royal Family Flee
A general insurrection spreads through Romania with King Ferdinand wounded while fleeing Bucharest. Workers blocked routes to Jagsy forcing a return, as mobs chant against the dynasty and demand a republic. Sixty killed, 160 wounded in Bakorst clash. army discipline collapses amid worsening famine and demoralized finances.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Rumania
Vienna
Ferdinand
Bucharest
Royal
Jagsy
Republic
Budapest
Bakorst
Brattano
Land settlement plan eyed for sundry bills
Washington officials pace a land settlement plan to speed western acreage for returned soldiers as an amendment to the sundry civil or other appropriation bills. Senator Johnson, after talks with Secretary Lane, said many soldiers will choose the west over the south.
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Washington, D. C
House
Johnson
Lane
Wilson Plans Return to France in March
Paris reports President Wilson will depart Paris for Brest and sail for the United States. He indicates a public meeting in Paris to celebrate the peace conference and expects to return to France on March 15, with work continuing toward a June 1 completion date.
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Associated Press
Paris
French Association of the Society of Nations
Wilson
France
Washington
Enyaire
Brest
Peace Conference
Pietro Pierre Denied In Plot To Kill Wilson
United Press reports radical leader Pietro Pierre is to be arraigned before federal authorities next Wednesday on a charge of threatening President Wilson and cabinet members. Pierre denies the charge and claims prior arrest was for an unrelated reading matter. The article notes he denies being an anarchist or LW member.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Pietro Pierre
Wilson
Pierre
Reading &Ution
Iglinte
LW. W
License Revoked for Armour Butter and Egg Trades
The food administration revoked Armour & Company Butter and Egg division at their Buffalo branch for 30 days for failing to mark invoices and containers with cold storage wording. The action halts their cold storage transactions and hints at broader retirement from wage-related duties.
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Associated Prous
Washington
Food Andministration
Cunsen
Armour & Company
Buffide
Food Administration
Iowa House Advances Bigger State Agent Budget Fight
Des Moines February 14. The Iowa house moved a bill to raise state agents’ appropriation from 25000 to 75000 a year amid heated debate. A Rogers substitute to end the agents’ force and supervise police by the attorney general was defeated. the Anderson amendment passed 83 to 22, signaling substantial support for Havner’s proposal with votes likely to narrow. Personal insults and calls for apologies flared as Lake demanded acknowledgment from Harrington.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lake
Woodbury
Harrington
Kossuth
Havner
Rogers
Carroll
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Dean
Osceola
Heavner
Klas
Delaware
Wallace M. Short
Chicago
Short
Wichman
Hancock
Korsuth
Dubuque
Davenport
Algona
Iowa City
J. Lake
Anderson
Hogere
House
Britain claims huge indemnity at peace conference
London February 14 Britain's peace delegation has been instructed to seek a large indemnity covering wartime costs and actual damages. Andrew Bonar Law stated in the House of Commons that the commission is reviewing the amount, method of grant, and enforcement of payment.
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Associated Proes
London
House of Commons
Guy
Andrew Bonar Law
Boner Law
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Paul W
Yeoman, Pub
Hulett
Crook County
Wyo
Federal Department of Agriculture
War Department
South
Ghats
Bombay
Tata Hydro-Electic Power Supply Company
Mexico
Martin
Walter McCain
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Huren
Japan
Moga
Walter
Wmudilon
League OF Nations
Clock Room
Wilhelm
U.S
Olly
Howard Abrahams
National Surety Company
Kogvevwlt Park
Aurry
Congress
Pierro Pierre
Latalausle Adare
Representative Lake
Bill
Britain
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