Wilson Urges Early Action on Remaining Railway Laws
President Wilson asks Congress to promptly pass the rest of his program to regulate railways, expand the Interstate Commerce Commission, establish an eight hour day for interstate railway workers, allow public investigations of labor disputes, and grant war time control of rail lines if needed. He notes House already acted on eight hour standard and commission observer, urges Senate approval and broader reforms. He also advocates election law reform and Porto Rico organic law amendments.
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The World in Paragraphs The World in Paragraphs Events
A brief survey of global events highlights political developments in various nations. Reports cover diplomacy, economic shifts, and cultural happenings shaping international relations and public life.
War News Selections and Notable Events Across Fronts
Reports from the Western News Service describe Turkish advances in Turkish Armenia and Russian gains in Kirlibaba, with Berlin noting enormous casualties. Romanians retreating as Petechui falls, while Monastir sees heavy fighting. Prohibition advances in Montana, Jack London’s ashes buried, and Thanksgiving efforts at Fort Sam Houston. Benito Villa and politics figure, plus major Navy contracts announced.
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Foreign News Bits Mixed With War Reports From Europe
A diverse roundup notes Craiova surrender symbolism in Romania, Count Szeptyck named commander of Polish Legion, and French government credits tally to 72.5 billion francs. It covers Athens politics, British casualties, a Pondicherry cyclone death toll, and Zeppelin losses. Also: emperor’s Christmas gift to Wilson, gold shipments from Alaska, civilian exchanges, polo in California, and football scores.
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Father gives youngster a clever writing tip
Pather chides Bobby for talking during the evening as he seeks a school assignment topic. The elder hints a tried and true approach to writing and tells him he can always write about a face. The exchange captures a playful, domestic moment.
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Swor Delineator of Darky Types From Fort Worth
The writer portrays Swor a famed delineator from Fort Worth Texas who studied the characters he impersonates professionally. He recounts a tale of a dusky suitor who fails to win his sweetheart with soft promises and offers pigs feet as a masterstroke. Clarissa dismisses him saying she has a new beau and is eating higher up on the hawg.
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Times Change Tells Of Fifi Flubdub’s Temperament
A fragmentary item notes actress Fifi Flubdub swooning at tuberose scent, with her manager always watching. The other voice recalls meeting her long ago, mentioning she grew up near a gas house in a block.
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The Years After Fifty
A meditation on turning fifty argues that life in later years often brings renewed happiness and purpose. Those who reach half a century with clean, honest living deserve congratulations and can look forward to the greatest opportunities ahead.
Man Discovers He is Twenty Pounds Lighter on Scales
A Detroit Free Press item notes a man doubting a grocer's weights. He tests the store scales and finds they show him twenty pounds lighter than he expected, confirming the scales were accurate.
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