New Light on American Revolution Intrigues Letters Reveal
Articles reveal a cache of letters from 1777 1778 found in an attic detailing cabals against Washington and Franklin. The correspondence notes pressure from Adams and Lee to change command and questions of war strategy. Letters from Franklin in Paris and Passy discuss Franco American harmony and free ships doctrine.
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Sone
Stobert Morris
Joseph Jackson
Public Ledger
Washington
Franklin
France
Congress
Baltimore
Morris
John Adams
Saratoga
Benjamin Harrison
Williamsburg
Samuel
Richard Henry Lee
Harrison
S. & J. Adams
America
Senate
Charles Lee
Howe
William Hooper
North Carolina
Paris
Mixed global notes on industry and society
A capsule roundup notes diverse topics from coal output in Alabama and Spain's literacy rates to a four‑compartment auto coal wagon invention. It covers Brazil's iron ore, birch oil chemistry, and U S electric storage batteries, plus Manila population growth and Canadian trench foot attitudes.
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Alabama
Los Angeles
Spain
Brazil
United States
London
Latest in Baby Carriages with Electric Gong
The up to date baby carriage features an electric gong and batteries powered by a push button on the handle. It enables quick clearance of the carriage path and reflects popular science monthly trends in convenience and design.
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Popular Science Monthly
Not Surprising Barbershop Moment
A barber entertains a waiting customer as a grayhaired remark prompts a quick, dry exchange with the patron showing impatience and a brisk reply about the hat.
War's hidden toll tested by wary distance
A dialogue between Miss Cayenne and another speaker reflects on human nature's patience and adaptability. The exchange suggests people who avoid conflict may become most desensitized, while war becomes a distant, though tolerated, reality.
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Miss Cayenne
Marital Turn for Georges Sparks Conversation
In a tense exchange, one speaker remarks on Georges marriage while another insists the fact is settled. The dialogue captures a moment of social pressure and personal rumor centered on a mutual acquaintance.
Germans Expect War With All Sides
Copenhagen February 18 German authorities and much of the people fear war with the United States as Berlin shows no path to avoid conflict. AP reports from Berlin describe submarine orders to threaten neutrals and warnings to neutral ships while preparing for possible hostilities and a potential breakdown of diplomatic relations.
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Copenhagen
Germany
United States
Berlin
Associated Press
Gerard
Wilson
Alfred Zimmermann
Count von Bernstorff
Count Tarnowski von Tarnow
Norrow
American Association of Commerce and Trade
le Press
Count von Pernstorfe
America
Washington
Senate Moves to Cut Capitol Extension and Tax Levy
Senate debate centers on Whitmore bill to repeal the capital extension tax after this year and Ball proposal to sell part of the 72 acre tract. Proponents argue levy funds new buildings. opponents see it as misdirected. Liquor advertising ban passes, rest of welfare measures debated.
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Senate
Iowa
Whitmore
Committee On Ways and Means
Ball
Rateliff
Lytle
Caswell
Adams
Jefferson County
Proudfoot
Government Offered Valuable Plant
Dr. Pierce offers the president the free use of the American Engine Works at Bound Brook New Jersey. The fully equipped plant capable of manufacturing engines and dynamos could serve as a navy plant, valued at over half a million dollars, available for government use in case of war.
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Pierce
Bound Brook
N. J
Veterans Ready to Fight Again in War Request
William H. Patterson commander Snehler of Pittsburgh offered the services of the Grand Army of the Republic to President Wilson in case of war. The gesture signals GAR readiness and patriotism during a time of national tension.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Wilson
Wiliam H. Patterson
Snehler
Pittsburgh
Coast Guard Dismisses Noncitizen Members
Washington reports 75 Coast Guard personnel dismissed for lack of American citizenship including several veterans. Action reflects enforcement of eligibility rules for service and loyalty requirements within the force.
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Coast Guards
Washington
Coast Guard
Plan to Commandeer Ships Under War Crisis
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Fletcher leads drafting of amendments to the federal shipping board to seize ships under construction and privately owned American vessels for foreign powers in wartime. Agreement reached between House and Senate members and Secretary McAdoo and Acting Chairman Denman to parity with other nations in emergency shipping facilities.
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Washington
Federal Shipping Board
United States
Fletcher
Senate Commerce Committee
House
Senate
McAdoo
Denman
The
Shipping Board
Paris Steam Turbine Plant Largest in Europe
Paris operates Europe’s largest steam turbine electric plant. A street railway power station there generates 120000 horsepower.
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Paris
Europe
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