Armed Neutrality in United States History and Debate
A historical overview of armed neutrality outlines how neutral powers unified to defend maritime rights during conflicts, noting 1778 onwards actions by Russia Denmark Sweden Holland Austria and Portugal. It details US events in 1798 1798 battles with France and Britain and congressional laws to arm ships and empower seizure of belligerent vessels, likening current proposals to Fall’s senate bill on protecting commerce and coast guard action.
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Washington, D. C
England
Holland
Switzerland
France
Spain
Great Britain
Russia
Denmark
Sweden
Austria
Portugal
United States
Adams
Congress
George Washington
Senate
Senator Fall
Fall
Central Powers
Connecticut's wartime census leads state to mobilize munitions
Connecticut becomes the first state to conduct a military census of men and munitions, with governor Holcomb directing rapid enrollment statewide. Volunteers including old and young sign up, while factories and rail hubs ramp up production, guard duties, and shipyard readiness.
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Connecticut
Middletown
Conn
Marcus H. Holcomb
Hartford
Hartford Insurance
Ambitious baggage master seeks Great Eastern board seat
London. W 8 Webber, baggage master at Lea Bridge station, announces candidacy for a seat on the railway's board. He claims backing from many small stockholders whose votes could secure his election, earned from years on the job. Lord Claud Hamilton defends appointing managers amid controversy.
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London
W. 8. Webber
Lea Bridge
Great Eastern Railway
Lord Claud Hamilton
Great Eastern
Notable Shortage of First Class Men for Minor Roles
Acknowledged dearth of first class men capable of filling even the minor positions is stated as a concern. The remark underscores difficulties in staffing key roles, reflecting broader challenges in selection and qualified personnel.
Build 226 Foot Concrete Stack at Sharon Plant
The Farrell works of the American Sheet and Tin Pinto company are rapidly constructing what will be America’s highest concrete stack in Sharon Pennsylvania. The stack will stand 225 feet high with a base diameter of 26 feet narrowing to 17 feet at the top.
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Sharon
America
Farrell Works
American Sheet and Tin Pinto Company
Billy Evans Solves Baseball Problems On Umpires
Historical note on Connie Mack’s calm approach to umpiring disputes and a specific incident with Ira Thomas, Joe Jackson, and Chief Bender. Mack’s bench discussion led to understanding that a foul tip struck by Jackson on two strikes was ruled correctly as a strikeout if the ball hit the chest protector and rebounded directly.
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Connie” Mack
Mack
Cleveland
Connie
Chief Bender
Ira Thomas
Joe" Jackson
Jackson
Bender
Joe
Thomas
Felder
Retired Two Pitchers In Ballad Of One Swing
On June 18 2016 the Reds and Braves played 16 innings tied 0 0. Tom Clark Rhinelander backstop pinch hit for Cincinnati replacing Toney and knocked Rudolph with a single blow driving in the only action. Clark felled both pitchers with one swing ending the marathon.
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Tom Clark
Rhinelander
Reds
Braves
Toney
Cincinnatians
Rudolph
Bostonians
Clark
Cholly Herzog
Canal for Training Camps
Baseball fans of the Isthmus of Panama favor the canal zone as a training camp site for major league teams. Proponents cite excellent sanitary conditions under army and canal officers, a dry season from December to April, and strong fan interest ensuring good gate receipts for exhibition games.
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Isthmus
Panama
Canal Sone
Canal Zone
Cornell Crew Loses Three Of Its Eight Man Team
Three Cornell University eight oared crew members will be unavailable this season. Fornow and Lytle have graduated and Collyer, appointed assistant coach, is eliminated from the crew.
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Cornell University
Cornell
Fornow
Lytle
Collyer
Dunn Signs Collegian from Tufts
Baltimore’s Jack Dunn signed Ronnie Lee a third baseman who starred for Tufts college team Dunn believes a year in the International league will prepare him for the major leagues.
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Dunn
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
Ronnie Lee
Tufts
Little Pickups Of Sport And Collegiate News
Peter Scott will not be raced this year. Harvard fields 80 indoor track and field candidates. A motor car cannot train a footracer, injuring promising boxers. California versus USC football on Thanksgiving. Alaska and Panama have baseball clubs indicating North American interest. Tina Speaker praised. Tufts bowls league with seven fraternities. Swedish athletes visiting. possible soccer and baseball squad to Sweden. Jess Willard praised for neutrality in benefiting purposes. Baseball games may draw crowds even in war. Kansas City amateur boxers may tour Memphis New Orleans Denver and Boston this fall. Writers questioned about diamond stars in literature. Chinese wrestlers Y C Lee and L H Yip compete for Columbia in d and 125-pound classes.
Keeping Bull in Condition for Sale in Breeding Stock
Breeders should feed young bulls to attain attractive flesh without over fat, as lean bulls hinder judgment of quality. A liberal feeding approach yields better sale prices and signals good feeder ability, with improved stock fetching higher prices. Wallace's Farmer stresses not underfeeding young stock.
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Wallace
Warming water for cattle keeps stock hydrated
Keeping stock water at a warm, safe temperature benefits cattle health. A simple tank with board sides and a galvanized iron bottom can maintain warmth at minimal cost, ensuring cattle drink more consistently and stay well hydrated.
Safe Warm Water Tank Installation Guidelines
Instructions describe placing a heat tank on a brick foundation with a small fire beneath it. The stovepipe should pass through the foundation near the tank bottom and leave ample clearance to the board side. The guidance emphasizes proper clearance and fixed positioning for safe operation.
Remedy That Always Cures Hog Eating Sow
Experts in hog psychology propose many methods to stop a sow from eating her piglets. One old writer claims the sure cure is to feed corn, slit the sow’s throat, scald the carcass, clean, trim, galt and smoke, then serve with fresh eggs.
Treatment for Chilled Pigs
Pigs that have been chilled may be quickly revived by immersing them to the mouth in warm water about blood heat. This method is preferred to warming by fire, as heat is applied uniformly and swiftly. Such pigs can live and thrive, and failures usually arise from actual freezing or water that is too hot.
Advice on spring litters and animal care
The article warns against early sow farrowings and suggests delaying mating to December 6 for April farrows if March facilities are inadequate. It notes a 116 day gestation. It also cautions against letting sheep drink ice water as it lowers body temperature, worsens indigestion, and increases feed needs to restore normal condition.
Important Horse Item for Health and Thrift
Maintain regular feeding and watering for horses to keep them healthy and thrifty. Preserve fertility by conserving humus to sustain soil fertility and long term agricultural productivity.
Balancing Garden Design Techniques for Visual Harmony
A horticultural guide explains how to avoid lopsided impressions by distributed planting, intermixing tall and short plants, and using accent points. It suggests balanced color schemes, varied bed layouts, and paths leading to focal features such as pools, seats, and sunpools, with landscaped views framed by trees and shrubbery.
Managers in Forty Cities Embracing City Manager Plan
The article surveys the rise of city manager government across the United States, noting Dayton Ohio as the first large city to adopt the plan and about forty cities overall employing managers. It explains the manager is usually appointed by a five member commission and that the approach extends even without formal statutes.
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United States
Ohio
Dayton
Cies
Grand Rapids
Rhode Island Clean Up Day Reduces Highway Sign Clutter
Rhode Island appointed a state clean up day yielding notable improvements. Special effort removed many advertising signs along highways and from fences trees and poles. Waste lumber from signs was distributed as fuel among the poor. A statute grants the right to tear down outdoor advertising signs along public highways.
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Rhode Island
Fragrance on Garden Paths Inspires Garden Spirit
Fragrant paths weave through gardens with plants emitting scents along all walkways. In larger plots, scented corridors pass through thickets, guiding visitors with pleasant odors. Each path fosters a constant, gentle garden atmosphere guiding the mind toward nature.
Harmony In Garden Essential
Harmony in garden design emphasizes balance between living plants and spaces. A garden should not be treated as wild nature nor as mere architecture, for harmony ties artistry to purpose and ensures the builder’s work resonates with viewers.
Plants Cut Drug Bill With Garden Blooms In Half
A quirky thought suggests ordinary garden plants could reduce medical costs by providing dried specimens to substitute for medicines. The piece extols growing ornamental plants for both beauty and practicality, noting a humorous aside about a hack driver turning a fortune.
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