Bigger plan urged on Daniels big ships plan
Secretary of the Navy urges construction of only two new battleships citing urgent military needs and notes eighteen warships were sent to Vera Cruz. Committee members weigh funding levels and potential budgetary support while Secretary Daniels hints at a larger ship program this year including ten dreadnoughts in two years.
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Secretary of Navy
Vera Cruz
Washington
Bec
Dabils
General Board
Iis Aequal
House Naval Committee
Anon
Lit
Fie Wints
Navy battleships short of program andMexican crisis discussed
The coveral board urges the author izitum of four Dreadnaughts eight behind the 1919 program. Secretary Daniels testifies that eight battleships were sent to Mexican waters to bolster a Navy plan, with debates over the number needed at Vera Cruz and whether more ships should have been deployed. He notes reductions from eighteen to four ships and explains military necessity guided decisions.
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Daniel
Wilson
Vera Cruz
House
Mexico
Mr. Roberts
Massachusetts
Naval Committee
Daniels
Fletcher
Mr Roberts
Secretary Daniels
Spanish minister resigns after chamber attack by ex premier
Paris dispatch reports Francisco Bergamin resigning as Spain’s public instruction minister after being assaulted in the chamber of deputies by Count Rommnuones, former premier and minister of public instruction. Bergamin spoke in defense of his budget when he criticized opponents as leading the country to ruin.
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Paris
Francisco Bergamin
Chamber of Deputies
Count Rommnuones
Madrid
Thomas F. Ryan Hurt in Fall Injuries
Thomas J. Ryan of New York suffered rib fractures from a horse accident, ending with him seated in a chair in a library. Doctors say the injuries are limited to broken ribs and expect a full recovery with rest.
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Thomas F. Ryan
New York
Der
Thomas J. Ryan
Tien
Lin
Dismissal of Rate Complaint by Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed complaints by the Joplin Commercial Club alleging discriminatory freight rates for Kansas City from St. Louis New Orleans and other points in Missouri Texas Arkansas Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Washington
Joplin
Kansas’ City
St. Louis
New Orleans
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
British Dreadnaught business end of battleship story
A historical piece highlights the formidable business end of a British battleship that helped defeat German naval forces, tracing its role in decisive engagements and its impact on wartime strategy.
Two More Die From Crash in Hackensack NJ
Two more deaths raise the toll to three after a collision at Essex street crossing involving a five person car and a Susquehanna train. The Rev Charlies L Merriam of Auburn Street Paterson was killed instantly. Mrs Merriam and Mrs David Stewart Samilton died of injuries. Dr Tlamilton and James Kane remained in hospital in precarious condition. An investigation is underway.
Money To Loan On First Bond And Mortgage
Loan offers amounts of $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 or $5,000 on first bond and mortgage. Apply to W. A. Stevens Port Office Building.
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W. A. Stevens
Egg Dance by Hindu Juggler Captivates Spectators
A detailed description of a Hindu egg dance shows a girl balancing a willow wheel on her head and swinging eggs on threads as she dances. She places eggs in nooses, spins the wheel, and keeps them aloft until all eggs are retrieved. The spectacle hinges on precise movement and timing. The piece also notes a Japanese pearl diving tradition led by women and a quip about a child loving teacher's tale of a boy named Bruce who is comically described as dastardly.
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Japan
Bruce
Van Houten Wealth To Passaic Religious Groups
In Passaic New Jersey Mrs Arriana Van Houten died November 30 leaving an estate of 144 500. Religious and charitable institutions of Passaic and the Reformed Church In America will receive one fourth of the estate. The will also leaves 107 000 to nephews a sister and a friend and 37 500 to charity.
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Passaic
van Troutens
Poison Pen Letter Suspect Fined in Court
Mrs Nel son L Pollard of 114 Madison Avenue was fined 100 dollars after two indictments in the court of special sessions for sending poison pen letters to prominent individuals. Counsel Samuel Schleimer urged clemency noting her illness and prior sanitarium confinement.
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Elizabeth
Nelson L. Pollard
Madison Avenue
Connolly
Right Handed Glove Wanted and Fruit Coloring Question
A lost right handed glove request from Daniel Doran seeks its return between the post office and Rockwell avenue, offering a left-handed glove in exchange. The second item discusses why fruits are colored, noting that animal attraction is a proposed function and explaining indigo dye production from indican in dye woods, with a brief note on fountain pens invented near the 1800s.
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Rockwell Avenue
Daniel Doran
Record Office
Uniform Affection in Letters from the Front
A Baltimore American snippet notes that girls generally stay constant in loving their soldiers, asking if that counts as uniform affection as the phrase suggests. The remark hints at home front sentiments during wartime.
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Baltimore
Moccysin Slippers Mentioned in Shop Conversation
A clipped exchange references a shopper asking for lady's house slippers and a clerk correcting to moccasins. The dialogue hints at a humorous note on exactness in small duties and cheerfulness in service.
Annual stockholders meeting for Vitivens National Bank
The Citizens National of Long Branch announces its annual meeting for stockholders at the Banking House 196 Broadway Long Branch New Jersey on Tuesday January 12th 1915 at 3 oclock in the afternoon. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business as may properly come before the meeting. H F Davis Jr cashier 200 S
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Citizens National OF
Long Branch
Vitivens National Bank
Broadway
H, Davis, JR
New York
Mid Monmouth Park Steamboat Co
Rockwell Ave
N. J
Dirertora
WM . Hayden
Dan R. Clark
Taber Street
Herbert A. Bushnell
Matawan, N. J
Auto Bus Time Table To Sea Bright and Oakhurst
Schedule lists Sea Bright trips at 4.30 pm and return an hour later, with Oakhurst departures at 7.30 am and 1 pm 3 pm 6.30 pm, plus Saturday 9 pm. Return trips depart Oakhurst a half hour later, fare shows 10 cents.
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Sea Bright
Oakhurst
Merit in Overcoming Obstacles
A Christian Register statement urges choosing hard tasks over easy ones to gain moral strength, fortitude, and deeper understanding of life. It argues that personal crises test character and that worthwhile effort yields growth beyond simple achievements.
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Christian Register
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Union Ave
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Victor Ave
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