The Unknown Mr Kent Seeks Kingdom in Midnight Bargain
An American financier Kent proposes a bold plan to save Rhodes money by temporarily ruling Marken with the king and chancellor under his orders. He demands courtesy and secures permission to act, then leads a midnight mission to Baron Hertz to ensure funding and throne stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Rhodes
Marken
Petee
Sur
John Bawden
Koulehyiog
Tahoe
Kent
Tim
Provarsk
Sad
Las
Han
von Glutz
Elimunt
Daron von Herts
Morken
Paulo
Wachman
Baron von Herts
Westing Room
von Gluts
John Rhodes
Baron
Kearl
Saint Domnnque
Stalfartin
A Lovely Campaign in Milwaukee Journal
A Milwaukee Journal piece discusses the campaign atmosphere and questions if Senator Harding would have supported issues for Germany Ireland Italy and Yugoslavia. It notes a missing Harding letter in his Washington files and describes a photographer delivering a copy to Harding's secretary while calling for public input on choosing a president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
F. P. Walsh
Senator Harding
Ireland
Germany
Italy
Dugo-Slavia
Japan
Washington
Walelas
Seoator Harding
Europe
Asia
America
No Interest in Failure from The Silent Partner
Motivational note urging resilience and action over self pity. Warns that others rarely help with failures and that dwelling on mistakes leads to decline. Advises to brace up brush up think up and get up while avoiding negative thinking.
Osteopaths Bring Health Plan to Riverside Silk Mills
Riverside Silk Mills in Paterson New Jersey employs Dr Roswell Grant an on site osteopath to detect early signs of physical trouble among workers and provide remedies The idea originated with Dr Edward Merkley who noted industrial efficiency rises when health is safeguarded The concept spread after Pressed Steel Car Co installed a similar program in Pittsburgh about three years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Roswell Grant
Grant
Edward Merkley
New York
Merkley
Steel Car Co
Kabor
Pressed Steel Car Co
Harry M. Goehring
Pittsburgh
Premier Laurier's Memoirs from Century Magazine
Excerpt discusses a visit to England by Laurier era figures and colonial policy. The piece notes London’s social world, imperial campaigns, and the view of colonies as part of a centralized orbit. It contrasts English political pragmatism with internal party debates and leadership selections of Wood, Lowden, and Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premier Laurier
England
London
Chamberlain
On Re-Financing Europe in a Postwar Era
The piece argues that America is still expected to play a large role in Europe’s reconstruction but questions why Europe should welcome more American influence. It stresses distrust of excessive government spending and notes a pledge to avoid imperial ventures while criticizing arms and munition transfers to dubious allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
United
Kimaef
Speech on empire and immigration in London discussion
The speaker recalls dining with royalty and aristocracy and notes how talk centered on empire. He recalls telling Deakin in 1907 that parliament cannot include Canadians or Australians as permanent London residents. He praises food-loving children for their own enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deakin
London
Ration Dwellings in Hamburg
Hamburg authorities enforce wartime housing rationing by requisitioning rooms and entire apartments. Officials divide dwellings by family size, shocking the educated classes and provoking hostility from owners and current occupants.
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Hamburg
Germany
The Stork Flies Low
The Dearborn Independent notes England reports a baby boom with births exceeding 1919 levels by eight weeks of data. London sees 42 more births than the previous year’s equivalent period, with more boys than girls and wartime demographics discussed as a factor.
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Dearborn Independent
England
London
Lioyd George
Senate's complaint hinges on presidential secrecy in treaty talks
The Milwaukee Journal notes that Senate opposition to foreign treaties stems from the president’s failure to consult in advance. It recalls 1908 quotes by Senator Spooner on executive negotiation power and cites Lodge as a partisan leader delaying treaties. The piece laments partisan delay of solemn duties.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
Senate
United States
Congress
White House
Spooner
John C. Bpooner
Wilson
Mr. Lodge
Lodge
Home
Railroads blamed for few deaths in past year
Fragmentary chatter from a Cincinnati Enquirer item shows a discussion on railroads and safety. The passage mentions a sudden crash and a couple’s engagement, with family tension and a cautious atmosphere. The readable lines hint at social and transportation topics without clear specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Automoblien
Mining Camp Hygiene Improves Health in New Mexico
In Colfax County the St Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Co. runs mining camps where influenza spread. They opened schools for health drills and calisthenics, built housing improvements, and started community bath houses. Nurses visit homes and schools while efforts to Americanize workers focus on cleanliness and health.
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Minois
Massachusetts
New Mexico
St. Louisa, Rocky Mountain & Pacific Company
Colfax County
H. W. Kruse
Krave
Hoyachold
Lincoln as Patron Saint in Laurier Century Reflections
Premier Laurier recalls Lincoln as his patron saint while contrasting leaders Roosevelt and Wilson. He laments limited cross-border ties, notes the joint commission era diplomats bound to local interests, and highlights Wilson’s rise and democracy’s trust in expertise as a hopeful sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premier Laurier
Century Magazine
Fox
Gladstone
Bright
Abraham Lincoln
Montreal
Lincoln
Joint High Commission
Indiana
Gloucester
Roosevelt
Wilson
Sim
Mexico's Rehabilitation Vision Under Alvarado Policy
The NYT interview outlines General Alvarado's plan for a future Mexico with a democratically run economy. He emphasizes rebuilding railways, reorganization of debt, and placing technical experts in key railway roles to unlock scarce resources and attract American and British investment.
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Mexico
New York Times
Alvarado
Carranza
Alvaradigy
Dios
Great Little Salvador Prosperity Amid Gold Standard Shift
Salvador enjoys a sustained prosperity with rising exports and bumper crops. Coffee output could reach 100 million pounds, 36 percent above average, as the gold standard frees banks to profit from silver reserves. The nation, Latin America’s most dense yet smallest by area, spans 7 225 square miles with 1 900 000 people, rich in metals and petroleum, powered by river electricity.
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Salvador
Latin America
Ifa
Fragmented Street Talk Sparks Unclear Exchange
In the Argonaut a odd street scene unfolds with Mrs Perking and Mrs Johnson in a tense dialogue about mutual friends. A garbled aside about a tight collar and laughter ends with a quip about a spouse and a joke, leaving the outcome unresolved.
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Argonaut
Perking
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Provarak
Fam
Teaport
Troon
Liem
Slater
Gasper
Saan Tvan
Castle
Hertz
Ward
Sovere
Carl
Fden Phillpotts
London Spectator
People's Conscience
Joy & House
Philadelphia
Uc Ledger
Missouri
Ellen McAdoo
Mary Faith
William G. McAdoo
Golonel Harvey
Haw
Wood
Hhis
Lowden
Insi
Hallle
Charlie
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