Militia Act Establishes National Guard and United States Service
The act proclaims all able bodied male citizens aged 18 to 45, including aliens who have declared intent, form the organized militia as National Guard or Reserve Militia. It enables the president to call forth militia for up to nine months to repel invasions or suppress rebellions, with mustering into U S service and trial by court martial for noncompliance. The militia serves under same laws as regular troops and court martial boards consist of militia officers.
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Congress
District of Columbia
National Guard
United States
States
Grand Jury
St. Louis
Baking-Powder Trust
Old Glory and the Story Behind Its Name
The poem portrays the American flag's name Old Glory with questions from a crowd and the flag speaking in answer. It emphasizes the flag’s enduring symbolism, the colors white red and blue, and the deep patriotic connection across generations. The speaker seeks who gave the flag its name while the banner itself declares its ancient and sacred origin.
Armory aid to militia authorized by secretary of war
Section seven authorizes the secretary of war to issue United States standard service magazine arms with bayonets and accouterments on requisitions from state governors or the District of Columbia militia commanders. Funds are appropriated from the treasury for exchanging or issuing the arms and gear. Section eight declares the act takes effect upon approval, with approval dated January 22, 1903.
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Secretary of War
District of Columbia
United States Standard Service Magazine
Army of
United States
Labor and Capital in the Socialist Spotlight
A critical essay links Republican debates to labor unrest and socialist remedies. It condemns capitalists, calls for worker voting power, and argues social ownership would curb bribery in streetcars and baking powder. It cites salt monopoly, slavery abolitions rhetoric, and Philippine brutality as backdrop for reform.
Socialist Vote Growth in Seventh District 1902 1903
The Socialist vote in the Seventh district rose from 175 in 1902 to 418 in the late 1903 election. The text notes the rapid, snowballing growth of support, using the metaphor of a rolling snowball to describe the trend.
Eat at the Red Light the Best Place in Town
Readable fragment notes a dining venue named Eat at the Red Light described as the best place in town. No further details available.
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