Wilson Urges Early Action on Remaining Program Measures
President Wilson, in a joint session message, urges swift action on railroad regulation and labor issues. He calls for expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission, eight hour railway work rules, public inquiry into disputes, and wartime rail control, plus electoral reform and Porto Rico statute updates. The address stresses prompt, nonpartisan legislation to stabilize industry and economy.
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Calle
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Commission
Submarine Sinks Marina and Loss of American Lives
A German submarine sank the British horseship Marina with six American deaths. The commander believed the Marina was an admiralty transport not immune as a peaceful merchant vessel. Germany awaits proof of status before any settlement and no action will occur until the Marina’s status is settled.
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Washington
Marina
Germany
United States
Tom Watson Acquitted in Obscene Mail Case
In Augusta Georgia Thomas E Watson author and editor was acquitted by a Federal Court jury of sending obscene material through the mail. He had attacked the Catholic church in articles published in a magazine.
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Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Father and Son Share School Writing Tip
A father reads the evening newspaper while his curious son Bobby asks for writing topics. The boy asks for ideas and the father playfully suggests he can write about facing challenges, noting that when unsure what to write about one can always write about face.
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Bobby
Papa
Eating Higher Up Pig Feet Punchline
Fort Worth cartoonist Bert Swor recounts a humor vignette about a dusky suitor who tries a sly line and is rejected after promising pigs feet. Clarissa fires back that she is now eating higher up on the hawg, mocking the failed ploy.
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Bert Swor
Fort Worth
Tex
Swor
Dusky
Swain
Henry
Kase
Clarissa
Times Change Reflects Fifi Flubdub's Temperament
The snippet notes Fifi Flubdub, the actress, is highly temperamental and swoons at tuberose scent, requiring her manager to supervise her constantly. It recalls a past image of her from a neighbor near a gas house, illustrating change over time.
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