Proposal to expand ocean mail service for South America and Asia
The text argues the government profits from a cheap mail service should fund stronger maritime power. It urges a simple amendment to the ocean mail act of 1891 to allow contracts for mail transport to South America Asia the Philippines and Australia at up to four dollars a mile for ships of sixteen knots or more. The plan would cover costs with expected profits and improve critical overseas communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Canada
Mexico
United States Exchange Post Offices
United States Post Offices
United States
South America
Australasia
Pacific
Hawaii
Puget Sound
Orient
New York
Asia
Philippines
Australia
Hague
Navy
Army
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Personnel Act
Personnel Board
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Nation Neglects Its Army Delivers Warned Call For Reform
A veteran critique argues the United States has long tolerated militarism inadequately while industrial excess kills far more yearly. It urges a larger peacetime army, expanded medical corps, higher pay, and new officer exams and promotions to prevent future costly wars and ensure readiness.
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Baal
Astaroth
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pittsburg
Rees
War Department
Congress
Eriy Department
Navy
Watch
United States Navy
Board of Visitors
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Richard Wainwright
Robert S. Griffin
Albert L. Key
Charles J. Badger
China
Pekin
Mexico
Central America
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Rio Grande
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Nicaragua
Washington
Four Battleships and a Strong Navy Plan
The Navy should build four battleships this year and expand coaling docks, torpedo boats, and destroyers. Fortifications must supplement an offensive fleet, with ships kept together and shifted between Atlantic and Pacific coasts. A Pacific voyage with sixteen battleships under Rear Admiral vans aids training, leadership, and assessing needs for future naval strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Atlantic
Presnt
California
Oregon
Washington
Union
Maine
New York
Louisiana
Texas
Straits of Magellan
Pacific Coast
Vans
San Francisco
Peace Conference Yields Steps Toward Lawful Arbitration
A long report on the Hague conference outlines progress toward obligatory arbitration, a permanent court, and limits on force to collect debts. It notes minor unanimous points, the prize court idea, and warns against aggressive military measures, with emphasis on neutral rights and future conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
United States
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Rile
Great Britain
Russia
Dogger Bank
Senate
Is Edward a modern Caesar in German policy
The piece reviews Rudolf Martin’s theory that Edward VII is a modern Caesar who shapes British policy to curb German expansion. It cites Martin’s prediction that Germany will seek to absorb Austria Hungary and the Balkans, with Britain forming a coalition to contain Berlin. It argues anti German sentiment in Britain stems from fear of German world power and reliance on sea trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Revenue-Cutter Service
United States
Congress
Germany
Treasury Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Customs Service
Treasury
Chambers of Commerce
Rudolf Martin
Emperor Williams IH
Edward VII
Europe
Russia
New York Times
Rrussia
Prussia
Austria
France
German Empire
England
Martin
Great Britain
Caesar
William II
Near
Far East
Africa
Hungary
Balkan States
Ottoman Empire
Berlin
Bagdad
Russian
Poland
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Holland
Belgium
Kruger
America
Roosevelt Urges Increased Funding for Pan American Bureau
The White House on Dec 3 1917 urges Congress to raise the U S contribution to the Pan American Union based on expanded activity since Rio Janeiro conference. The bureau includes all American republics and informs Americans about other nations while promoting U S knowledge abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
International Bureau of American Republics
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Colorful Mrs Swiftley Hair Question Sparks Jest
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet notes a playful exchange asking how to name Mrs Swiftley’s hair color. The quip suggests the speaker would call it a cheeky shade, reflecting light humor in a local paper item.
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Cuba
Magoon
Antilles
Japan
Tokio
Cleveland
the Treasury and Commerce and Labor
Edward
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