Sugar Tariff and Irish Rebellion Highlight Crises
Analysis contrasts Irish independence hopes tied to Sir Roger Casement with the sugar tariff muddle. It argues martial law signals distrust of Home Rule, recalls Emmet Russell Teeling and O Connell as martyrs, and blames the Underwood tariff for plunging the treasury into deficits amid wartime imports.
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Ireland
John Redmond
Dublin
Sir Roger Casement
Wolf Tone
France
Sir Roger
Pitt
Robert Emmett
Thomas Russell
Prudencerattan
Wellington
Swift
Curran
Teeling
England
Roger Casement
Daniel O'Connell
The Republican Primaries and 1912 Refrain
The article contrasts this year’s Republican primaries with 1912 highlighting reduced friction and fewer headlines. It notes Roosevelt’s diminished delegate grip across states and implies he may not seek nomination if he lacks delegates, as voters favor steady GOP policies over foreign-relations salience.
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Europe
Mexico
Col
Roosevelt
Mitnois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Massachusetts
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
New Jersey
Maryland
Nebraska
Oregon
Taft
Roosevelt sentiment on Atlantic seaboard fails to appear
The article notes that expressions of support for Roosevelt were not numerous among Col Colonel supporters. It reports that last Tuesday's primaries showed little expression of Roosevelt at the Atlantic seaboard and that delegates from pivotal states backed Republican tickets in 1914 despite the Colonel's opposition.
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Atlantic
Plain Facts About Mexico and the Huerta Inauguration
The article recalls Knox’s 1913 clarification on Mexico’s crisis, denying Taft’s and Wilson’s recognition conditions. It outlines the sequence from Madero’s resignation to Lascurain and Huerta’s provisional presidency, arguing against anticipated recognition and noting policy shifts in early Wilson tenure.
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State Knox
Madero
Mexico
Huerta
Wilson
Taft
Knox
Pittsburg
Mexico City
Lascurain
Beware of Tipsters Warned in Leslie's Weelgy-Weneas
A writer in Leslie's warns readers to distrust tipsters who claim special insight into Wall Street. He argues that anyone can observe public trends and earnings reports, and that watchful, cautious, and thrifty investing needs no tipster. He stresses common sense as the crucial factor.
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Leslie’st ‘Weelgy- Weneas
Wall ‘Street
Roads to Back Up Germany Style War Readiness
The piece argues Germany's military efficiency hinges on extensive rail and highway networks. It contends that in a crisis, comprehensive roads extending to all directions with border and coast connections aid defense by moving troops quickly, even as roads could aid invasion.
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Germany
National Park Service Bill Aims At Parks as Public Playgrounds
A congressional bill proposes creating a national park service within the interior department. It argues parks serve as nationwide playgrounds to foster outdoor life, improving physical vigor moral health and sanity through open-air life and safeguarding park areas for public use.
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
New York Finds Auto Hazards From Driver Error
The New York report attributes 1915 automobile arrests to driver incompetence recklessness and intoxication. It notes conservative opposition to cars and defended traffic as a business necessity while calling preventable auto dangers the greatest menace to life and limb.
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New York City
New York
Mexican national election to ratify Carranza leadership
After recognizing Carranza as head of the de facto government the next key move is a nationwide election to confirm that choice. The delay in calling this vote is jeopardous unless there is a sincere belief that under current conditions a true expression of the popular will cannot be achieved.
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Carranza
Mexico
South Carolina
Neiter
United States
England
Ireland
Post Office Plans Aerial Mail Service On Difficult Routes
The Post Office Department proposes transporting United States mails by airplanes on difficult routes. Required carrying capacity is 3,000 pounds, a level achievable since European war aircraft carry upward of 10,000 pounds including crew and armament.
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Post Office Department
United States
Europe
Safeguarding Life Amid Streetcar Air Quality Debate
A historical column questions the value of life protection if streetcar pens pollute the air. It references Hobson theory and Japan watching Goethe's efforts as Panama canal concerns persist.
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Hobson
Japan
Goethals
Panama Ditch
Webster apartments proposed for unmarried working women in Manhattan
Charles Webster Webster Webster Webster Webster Webster died March 16 leaving about one third of his estate to form a benevolent corporation. It would erect in Manhattan apartments for unmarried working women at cost with library and restaurant, not for profit, to provide wholesome homes and fair meals. Executors named to organize the Webster apartments corporation to operate in the borough of Manhattan.
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New York
Charles Bertram ‘Webster
Providence
Josiah I.r Webster
Mr. Webster
Thomas W. Beckley
Frank Falkner
Joseph L. Webster
Hae
State of New York
Borough of
Manhattan
Webster’ Apartments
Apricot fed hogs yields heavy carcasses in Cal
Pomona California reports apricot ham as a novelty. G G Francis rancher feeds surplus apricots to hogs. Two hogs butchered weighed 245 pounds each. From the kill he produced lard sausage hams ribs side meat pigs feet and 100 pounds of soap. Francis says high living costs won’t worry him soon.
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Pomona
G G. Francis
Whipping in Schools Provokes Debate on National Education
A historical note contends that restoring corporal punishment in schools would spur students to learn and excel, implying that the threat of whipping itself motivates disciplined study and patriotism among youths.
Man in the Street Faces New Legal Pressure
Nations may crawl out of obeying laws they never agreed to but the common citizen cannot escape. The saying highlights public accountability beyond formal agreements and stresses the reach of law into everyday life.
Prank Overtones in National Debate About Navy Congress
An unconventional remark critiques a favorite son’s visit and hints at national readiness to confront threats. The piece notes Mexico’s stabilization impact and compares safety perceptions to Chicago, underscoring a broader world stage context.
Jersey Man Fails to Meet Alimony Due to Auto Costs
Gordon J. Hague of Paterson told Vice Chancellor Lewis that he could not pay alimony to his wife because his weekly $10 salary left only $6.72 after board and automobile upkeep. He argued high auto expenses consumed most of his wages and prevented timely support.
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Jersey City
Gordon J. Hague
Paterson
Lewis
Cirectzd
Ite Apkcan
Marshall Resident Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
A Marshall resident reports relief from backache headaches and kidney weakness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Thomas Craig of 814 Locust St credits the remedy with strengthening her kidneys and improving her overall health, purchased for 60 cents at local dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Marshall
Thomas Craig
Locust St
Dean
Probate hearing set for Merium Chronic will in Illinois
The Clark County probate court schedules a hearing for the will of Merium Chronic, deceased, to determine if the will should be admitted to probate. The date is June 5, 1916, at 10:00 AM at Marshall courthouse. Heirs and interested parties are notified to appear and show cause. April 15, 1916. E. D. Morton, County Clerk. Arthur Poorman, Attorney.
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Ilinois
Clark County
Geno Dudley Towers
Edgar Towers
Stella Sterner
Irma Kaufman
Fannie Hart
Carl Hart
Anna Hart
Myrtle Williamson
William Williamson
Charles ‘Chronic
Marie Wiliamson
Mary Elizabeth Williamson
Lysdia Howerton
Illinois
Executors Notice in Estate of Otto Taubeneck
Executors Natalia Taubeneck and Oliver O Taubeneck announce they will appear before Clark County Court at Marshall for the July term to settle all claims against the estate of Otto Taubeneck who died in Illinois. Creditors must attend to present claims and debtors should pay promptly. Signed April 12, 1916 by Graham and Snavely attorneys.
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Otto
Taubeneck
Otto Taubeneck
Clark
Ilinois
Clark County
Marshall
Natalia Taubeneck
Oliver’ O. Taubeneck
Graham ‘& Snavely
Attys
Sealed Proposals Sought for Lib erty Square School
Notice to contractors bids due 10 o clock Saturday May 6 1916 for erection of a frame school house District No 3 known as Lib erty Square plans and specs on file at County Superintendent office bids sent to County Superintendent or to directors Jehu Thompson George Mullen Fred Sachs
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Liberty Square
Jehu Thompson
George Mullen
Fred Sachs
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Democratic Party
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Columbia
S. C
Francis
Navy
Chicago
Amerita
Jersey
Ae ‘Ce
E. D. Morton, Co
Arthur Poorman
Atty
F. Behner
Wabash
Plum Street
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