Patrols and Proposals Stir Washington in Wartime Debate
The article surveys ongoing debates in Congress over wartime staffing and policy as it laments the use of federal workers and calls for a decisive end to emergency measures. It notes Belgium’s mandate idea for Turkey and Armenia and a Sonora revolt shaping Mexican politics as broader international context. It laments the nation’s need for decisive leadership to exit wartime governance.
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Belgium
Holland
Turkey
Armenia
Scheldt
Hollanis
Sonora
Carranza
General Obregon
Uruguay President’s American League proposal stirs Monroe Doctrine tensions
The text notes South American jealousy of the Monroe Doctrine as Uruguay’s plan for an American League aims for continental membership on equal footing. It argues South Americans resent being viewed as wards of the United States and urges US realization of the regional autonomy to improve trade and diplomacy.
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Uruguay
South America
United States
Panama Canal
Too Many Employees at Government Post Offices
The Journal- World reports that free ads from the government through civil service representative Wm. H. Mays at the Lawrence Post Office will stop. It cites a 1919 surge in Washington clerical staff from 30,000 in 1916 to 162,000, arguing that excess federal workers waste resources and hinder production.
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Journal- World
Wm. H. Mays
Civil Service
Lawrence Post Office
Washington
Spectacles tax sparks debate on 1918 revenue act
Editorial letters mock the luxury tax on eyewear under the 1918 revenue act. The piece argues a 5 percent levy applies to items with precious metals, and notes Lenin’s modern rise as context, tracing tax logic and political motives behind wartime levies.
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Sun and
New York Herald
Optician
New York
Claude Kitchin
Scotland
Kitchin
Democratic Party
N. Y. Sun Andy Herald
Odd Political Jumble Laced Rhetoric Sparks War of Words
A scrambled slice of early 20th century political chatter touches on a Nevada prosecutor, Mary and a lamb, a Polish American Cross thanks, and a groaning sea of names. References to William Gibbs McAdoo of Georgia and New York, congressional relief, and oceanic menus hint at a charged public discourse with regional loyalties and candidate aims.
Notable Births Marking Anniversaries Across U S History
Today marks birthdays of historic figures including Nicolai Lenine head of the Russian Soviet Government born in Russia 50 years ago and Field Marshal Sir Edmund Allenby who retook Jerusalem born 59 years ago. Also Chauncey M Depew USA senator born Peekskill New York 86 years ago and others including Hampson Gary new US Minister to Switzerland born Tyler Texas 47 years ago. Arthur T Hadley Yale president resigning born New Haven Connecticut 64 years ago and Wm Murray Crane former US senator from Massachusetts born Dalton Massachusetts 67 years ago.
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Nicolay Lenine
Vladimir Iliteh Ulianoff
Siberia
Geneva
Trotzky
Russia
Lenine
Nicolai Lenine
Sir Edmund Allenby
Jerusalem
Chauncey M. Depew
United States
York
Peekskill
N. Y
Hampson Gary
Switzerland
Tyler
Texas
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
New Haven
Conn
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Dalton
Mass
Today’s anniversaries through world events
A snapshot of historical milestones from 1789 Washington’s oath in New York to 1918 Rose Pastor Stokes indicted under the Espionage Act. Highlights include Wordsworth’s death, Shakespeare’s tercentenary, Victoria’s Innsbruck reception, 1895 cross‑nation protests, and Danish suffrage passage.
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Washington
New York
United States
William Wordsworth
Tydal Mount
Horn
England
Queen Victory
Innsbruck
Francis Joseph
Austria
Prussia
France
Germany
Japan
Rose Pastor Stokes
Kansas City
Italy’s Flame claim Sparks Peace Conference Crisis
A year ago today Italy asserted claims to Flame triggering tensions at the Peace Conference. The first Polish troops allied with France arrived in Warsaw from Paris as part of wartime relief and support operations.
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Italy
Warswy
France
Dr Orelup Ear Nose and Throat Office Listed
Fragmentary note cites Dr Orelup in relation to ear nose and throat care at the Dick Building. It mentions a professional location but lacks full context or dates.
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Dr. Orelup
Dick Bldg
City Laboratory Notes and Local Notices
During Miss Moore’s absence the City Laboratory operates under Miss Ramsey and Mr Larrimore. Specimens may be let at City Hall. A W Clark, Director. Also a soda water case kept at home for guests. McNish phone 198, Baptist apron sale at L L Phillips store 14 Mass Saturday April 24. Call 1113 for Messenger Service.
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City Laboratory
Miss Moore
Miss Ramsey
Larrimore
City Hall
Edison Re Creation Realism Test Promoted by Company
A promotional pitch extols the Edison Re Creation as a distinct reproduction method, claiming it exceeds talking-machine records in cost and originality. It notes the records require the New Edison to be played properly and invites customers to request the Realism Test experience.
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Edison
Albany
Mario Laurent
Metropolitan Opera
Hts
U.S
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