Our Ancient Shipping Laws and Government Ship Boiler Tests
The piece argues that old 1871 laws impractically regulate steamship boilers iron to steel and cold water tests. It laments government ownership via the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation delaying repairs and driving private companies out of business. It notes inspectors favor cooling and unloading, harming ship operations and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Congress
American Steamship Company
Canada
New Zealand
Revision of Navigation Laws Needed to Modernize Trade
A century ago or in 1800, our steam tonnage in foreign service in 1914 shows outgrown navigation laws. The speaker argues not for subsidies but for a thorough revision of these antiquated rules to reflect current realities and trade needs.
Allied Powers to Reply to German Proposals in Paris
In Paris the Council of Four is said to prepare a blunt reply to German counter proposals. The message will reject them and grant Germany three to five days to accept or reject the original Allied terms. The plan implies Allied march to Berlin if the Huns refuse, asserting force as the only currency Germans understand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of Four
Berlin
Wilson Faces Global Backlash Over Fourteen Points Peace
An Associated Press report in The News-Star quotes Paris Mafin alleging President Wilson is pleased with terms for peace based on his fourteen points. The piece notes French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and British critics, plus lingering opposition, comparing to Washington’s era friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
News-Star
Paris
Wilson
Germany
China
Colonel House
Danzig
George Washington
Washington and Wilson as Presidents Faced Attacks and Respect
The piece recalls early criticisms of George Washington as a spiller of power and accused embezzler while noting his eventual reverence after his farewell. It also reflects on Woodrow Wilson's retirement and the likelihood that critics will concede his meaningful achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
The Summer’s Call Across a Restful Season
A reflective piece contrasts the lazy lure of midsummer with practical work, noting how the heat drains energy and tempts idleness. It weighs the joy of summer respite for the fortunate against the hardship for the poor, urging empathy for those unable to enjoy leisure.
Bond's Liver Pills Promise Healthiness and Vitality
An old style advertisement urges readers to avoid constipation and indigestion with Bond's Liver Pills. It touts liver support, a mild salt formula, and claims the pills cleanse the system to prevent aging symptoms, offered in a two shilling bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Jeff
For Sale West Monroe six cottages near traffic bridge
Real estate notice offering six modern houses within two blocks of the traffic bridge in West Monroe. Includes 3 five room cottages with bath, 1 six room with bath, 1 eight room with bath, and 1 nine room with bath. Emphasizes close-in location, low price, easy terms, small cash payment and balance as cheap rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advised as Cure All
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages through the bloodstream. It promises constitutional strengthening and offers $100 for any cure failure, urging readers to request testimonials and buy from F. A. Cheney & Co. in Toledo.
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Hall
Cheny &O
Toledo
Birthdays Today for Notable Figures Across U S History
Today marks anniversaries for Rt. Rev. William Pord Nichols Episcopal bishop of San Francisco born in Lloyd New York seventy years ago. Charles J Bonaparte ex Attorney General and Secretary of the Navy born Baltimore sixty eight years ago. John F Shafroth former U S senator born Fayette Missouri sixty five years ago. Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee Falkland Islands hero born sixty years ago. Dr Charles B Thach president Alabama Polytechnic Institute born Althous Alabama fifty nine years ago.
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William Pord Nichols
San Francisco
Lloyd
N. Y
Charles J. Bonaparte
Secretary of the Navy
Baltimore
John IF. Shafroth
United Sates
Colorado
Atayette
Sir Doveton Sturdee
Falkland Islands
Bor
Charles &. Thach
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Althous
Ala
Good For Indigestion With Chamberlain’s Tablets
If troubled with indigestion take Chamberlain’s Tablets to strengthen the stomach and aid natural digestion. They also promote a gentle bowel movement and leave you feeling better after a few doses.
German Drive Looms Between Noyon and Montdidier
One year ago today during the war the Germans launched a new assault with strong force between Noyon and Montdidier. British air power claimed success sinking three German submarines by depth charges.
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Noyon
Montdidier
Date events and figures listed across history
A dated history roundup lists 1844 Gabriel Moore death in Texas and other year markers such as 1846 St Johns fire, 1870 Dickens death, 1902 US Military Academy centennial, 1915 Lusitania note, 1916 Russian drive, 1917 Pershing visit. The piece includes an unrelated wartime antiseptic advertisement for BoroZone from Collins Pharmacy.
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Gabriel Moore
Alabama
United States
Caddo
Texas
Stokes County
N. C
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Paris
Charles Dickens
Gad’s Hill
Portsmouth
Eng
John Howard Payne
Africa
Oak Ifill
Washington, D.C
United States Military Academy
West Point
Lusitania
Berlin
Admiral Sir Deveton Sturdee Birthday Tribute
Sixty years old today is Admiral Sir Deveton Sturdee celebrated for his long sea service since 1871. He earned the Egyptian medal with the Alexandria clasp for the bombardment of Alexandria, directed naval ordnance duties in 1893, led the Samoa landing in 1899, and rose to Vice Admiral in 1912 commanding a British cruising squadron at the war’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Deveton Sturdee
Falkland Islands
Alexandria
Sturdee
Naval Ordnance
How to Get Rid of Your Rheumatism
If rheumatism is chronic or muscular you can relieve it by massaging the affected parts with Chamberlain's Ointment. You are sure to be pleased with the relief it affords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Major events open across the nation today
The Hawaii Territorial Fair begins in Honolulu and runs all week. The U S Supreme Court adjourns for summer. Travelers Protective Association holds its national convention in New Orleans. A major tractorshow opens in Denver. The AFL meets in Atlantic City with key labor talks. Governor Hobby attends UT graduation exercises in Austin. Boston trials begin for Herbert Wright in the Europe murder case. Canadian WWI veterans gather in Vancouver for the Dominion convention. The Allied medical leaders convene at Atlantic City for four days.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Supreme Court of the United States
New Orleans
Travelers’ Protective Association
West
Denver
Organized Labor
America
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
W. P. Hobby
University of Texas
Boston
Herbert Wright
James R. Europe
Empire
France
Flanders
Gallipoli
Vancouver
B. A
Dominion
Geat War Veterans’ Association
American Medical Association
Atlanti¢ City
Unclear Classified Fragments Prompt Sparse Sale Notice
Fragmentary lines advertise items like 4 in one products and various materials with prices noted in cents and pounds. Mentions tanks belts plastics and sporting goods resembled catalog copy with garbled product names and no coherent sale details.
Westchester Racing Association Spring Meeting Opens
Westchester Racing Association kicks off its spring meeting at Lermont Park with racing action. Michigan Short Ship Circuit opens season in Detroit trotting events.
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Westchester Racing Association
Lermont Park
Y.c
Michigan
Detroit
Open golf and tennis championships sweep nation
Open championship tournaments of the U S Golf Association begin in Boston. Trans Mississippi in St Louis. New England and Pennsylvania state tennis championships start in Hartford and Haverford. Old Dominion and Delaware state events open in Richmond and Wilmington. Chicago hosts city boxing championships with Britton Fisher and Mitchell Hanlon billed for 10 rounds each in Syracuse and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Golf Association
Boston
Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
St. Louis
Hartford
Conn
Haverford
Richmond
Ware
Wilmington
Del
Chicago
Jack Britton
Young Fisher
Syracuse
Richie Mitchell
Jimmy Hanlon
Indianapolis
Cheap Want Ad in News-Star Draws Response
A brief notice in the News-Star advertises a low cost want ad option and notes readers respond with quick inquiries. The compact section highlights affordable rates and fast publication for local classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
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