United States Plans Massive Coastal Defense and Militia
The article outlines measures after Germany breaks relations, detailing mobilization of Navy and Coast Guard support, a potential 500,000 volunteers trained in six months, use of Plattsburg type camps, integration with regulars, and civilian boats as coastal defense assets including small torpedo boat fleets and oyster dredging vessels repurposed for mine laying and mine sweeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Atlantic
Harc
Gleavesander
Red Cross
Navy
England
North Sea
Navy Department
New York
Gravesend Bay
National Association of Engine and Boat Builders
Engineers Societies
New York City
J. O. Barnet
Long Island Sound
Financial strength of national banks praised by comptroller
The comptroller of the currency cites unprecedented banking health with national and state banks and trust companies totaling about 85 billion dollars in resources. He notes that in 1898 during the Spanish American War total banking resources were around 8.6 billion, implying current resources are roughly four times as large.
Federal Reserve System Strengthens National Banking
The text notes national bank resources rising from 3.977 billion in July 1898 to over 51.5 billion by the 1916 November call. It highlights the Federal Reserve System as invaluable in recent turbulent years and future emergencies, and states banks have avoided heavy foreign debt, with foreign holdings under 3 percent of total resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve System
Efforts to Secure Safe Return for Gerard and Americans
The state department seeks safe passage for Ambassador Gerard and about 2,000 Americans from Germany. Britain may require safe conduct for von Bernstorff, while Spain will press Germany for assurances. Obstacles loom as Britain may demand Kirkwall transit, risking German zone passage and possible German refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Gerard
Germany
von Bernstorff
Kirkwall
St. Imvard
Gerw
Instorff
Nationwide Pay Up Week Gains Ground Across Country
The pay up week movement started in Waukon Wisconsin and spread nationwide to Feb 19 through 24. Merchants issued 8000 statements, settled about 2000 accounts, and offered a $50 gold prize to encourage payment. The aim is to improve buyer seller relations and reduce tied up capital.
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United States
Idea
Waukon
Commercial Club
The War Camera Man and His Daring Role Abroad
A historical look at war photographers who chase danger to capture scenes on battlefields. The piece recounts American camera men in Europe and Mexico guiding images of sieges, air battles, and troop movements, highlighting their risks, obligations, and impact on public sentiment.
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Rand
Waw Kon
Wis
Europe
Lloyd George
Kaiser
Karl
Austria
William Jennings Bryan
Anthony Tippe
Louis Joseph Vane
France
God
von Bissing
Jim
Huropei
Mexico
Bigs Moving Picture
Villa
Chihuahua
Home Office
Coral
F Aly
U Boats Employ Blade Bow Submarines for Training
In Kiel harbor and other centers, about thirty of the newest submarines are used to train crews. The blade shaped bows, rising from the water, are described as extremely hard and sharp, capable of cutting a wire hawser up to an inch thick when the sub travels at moderate speed.
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Germany
Kiel Harbor
London
Cloke
The Sweetest Words And The Check Inclosed
A fragmentary verse about letters arriving with checks and the emotional relief they bring. The speaker contrasts sorrow with the phrase Inclosed find check and the sudden lift from debt and gloom. The tone mimics a sentimental newspaper item with lyrical, musical phrasing.
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Kale
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Wilson
Ational
Plattsburg
Zjohn Skelton Williams
Bernstorff
Moving Picture Camera
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