Titanic Struggle Around Charleroi and Mons Reported by Allies
A British and French led account from Lib British sources describes a five day siege near Charleroi and Mons with heavy German pressure. Survivors recall massed artillery and bayonet charges, heroic French resistance, and a costly Allied defense before a retreat. The report highlights German persistence and Allied endurance in a pivotal Meuse-Meuse theater engagement.
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Charleroi
Mons
Chicago Tribune
Huntieh
Shieh Frilleh
Amiens
Derry Chronicle
Namur
Meus
France
Not Que to Tariff The Sugar Lobby and Protection
The sugar lobby is accused of dishonesty in promoting protectionist tariffs. The argument traces rising U S sugar prices to European demand and wartime disruption of beet sugar, insisting price shifts reflect world markets, not domestic policy. It contends that import sources like Cuba remain large and that tariffs cannot insulate the U S from global price changes.
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Cears
New York
Cuba
Europe
Carranza Seized Capital as Mexico Shifts Power
General Carranza declared a new era in Mexico City as he and provisional leader Carbajal take control. Muertas loyalists are quitting, Obregon's regiments advance on the capital, Zapata’s role unclear, and Villa leads a large northern force amid talks with Carranza’s agents.
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Ste Re Ward Harria
Carbajal
Boeh
Mexico
Muerts
General Obregon
Zapata
Villa
Carranza
Americana
Ridicule of Wilson aides marks GOP woes in the press
The piece notes reporters quoted Senator Adhea Penrose mocking President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan as a school teacher and vaudeville performer. It argues Penrose and other Republicans struggle as peace remains elusive and Democrats push Watchful Waiting as a trending theme.
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A Dhea Penrose
Wilson
Ryan
Penrose
Hrvan
First Need of Mexico Observed in Madero Cabinet Leader
The provisional cabinet member assessed Mexico's needs and noted the people's severe illiteracy. As Corduila governor and free chief of the constitutional data, he promised to address education after establishing the provisions government to form a solid, intelligent middle class.
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Arranca
Mexico
Corduila
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