President Wilson Tour Shapes Preparedness Push Across States
The New York Sun reports Wilson's 20 stops drew about 9 000 listeners as he framed preparedness as national duty. He linked Kansas farmers and manufacturers to international law, winning broad appeal through patriotism and frank discourse on liberty and humanity.
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New York Sun
West
America
Congress
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Lusitania
Great Britain
Germany
Kansas
Topeka
Halte
Kansas City
Penneylvan- Gua
Naw
Invaders Unlikely as Miles Defends Coast Defenses
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles and Admiral Blue testified before the House Military Affairs Committee that U S coast fortifications rival world powers, that a 500000 man invasion is improbable, and that conscription would be rejected. Miles urged army expansion to 140000 with readiness to 400000, while supporting aircraft and submarine programs. Representatives from the National Grange and Farmers Union opposed militarization.
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Washington
Dardanelles
United States
House Military Affairs Committee
Nelon A. Miles
Kaiser
Admirel Blue
Navy
General Miles
Admiral Hive
Daniels
Garrison
War and Navy Departments
Admiral Blue
Panama Canal
Pacific
Eithrer
Miles
America
Gettysburg
Philadelphia
Germany
National Grange
Farmers’ Union
Ford unveils new peace plan after Europe trip
Henry Ford of Detroit announced a new peace plan following his peace ship to Europe. He said he would share details after his party returns from Europe and expressed satisfaction with the expedition's results.
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Chicago
Henry Ford
Detroit
Europe
Mr. Ford
Big development forecast in Ashe county mineral wealth
Jefferson North Carolina February 4 1923 outlook grows for Ashe county minerals as Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Co expands prospecting. Engineers Kirby Thomas and E R Eaton oversee a Manhattan scale survey across 6000 to 12000 acres with drilling planned after charting to gauge ore depth and quantity.
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Jefferson
N.C
Ahhe
Virginia- Carolina Railway
Ballou
Virginia Iron, Coal & Coke Company
Roanoke
Thie Company
Hallower River
Mejor Reynolds
Brisol, & Brother
KH. J. Reynolds
Eubeidiary
Ashe
United States
W. BR. Beugness
Kirby Thomas
E. R. Eaton
New York City
Haugness
Willard Moran Bout To Pay Record Purse For Ten Round
heavyweight champion Jem Willard will earn 1553 45 per minute for ten rounds with Frank Moran in New York on March 17. Moran receives 666 67 a minute and 20 000 in winnings plus 20 000 stake and 25 000 later. Promoters Tex Richard and Sam McCracken guarantee 47100 for a win or draw and 6 percent from film rights and ads. Stakeholder Robert Vernon to hold 20000 and 25000 due 24 hours before the fight. referee to be approved by stakeholder. Tickets reportedly priced 6 to 26.
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Chicago
Peb
Jem Willard
Frank Moran
New York
Willard
Moran
Tex Richard
Sam McCracken
Tom Jones
Deve Lewinson
Richard and
McCracken
Robert Vernon
Peorusry 9
Jones
Walter Monahan
Berlin's Lusitania settlement seen advancing in talks
Washington February 5 reports say Berlin substituted a phrase for illegal in the tentative Lusitania draft. The document asserts the American deaths were not intentional and offers indemnity while noting reprisals were used. Secretary Lansing and Count Bernstorff met and showed optimism for an early settlement.
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Washington
Germany
Berlin
Wilson
United States
Lansing
Count Bernstorff
North Sea
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
Lusitania
Courage to Live by Convictions Against Prejudice
A quote from Success Magazine extols living by personal conviction not yielding to prejudice. It praises saying no to popular pressure, staying true to oneself, honest poverty, speaking truth, and facing disaster with dignity while avoiding questionable wealth and customary wrongs. It ends with choosing integrity over salary when the job conflicts with belief.
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Success Magazine
Preparedness urged to blunt future Zeppelin threat
Capt F C Robbins of Lexington warns Senator Overman that the U S faces danger within a year after the war ends. He urges major military buildup including 500000 reserves 200000 air force personnel and a strengthened navy to deter German aggression and potential German reprisals. Robbins attacks the Keating bill as unconstitutional and calls for rapid national defense preparation.
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Washington
United States
F. C. Robbins
Lexington
Lee S. Overman
Robbins
Atlantic
Germany
Supreme Court
Overman
States
Congress
Verdict Reached In Yadkin County Abortion Case
A Yadkinville inquest ruled Miss Ophia Miller died from abortion caused by a drug given by Harvey Lynch to aid her pregnancy. The jury's verdict clears rumors about the death at City Hospital Winston Salem. Lynch, about 21 or 22, reportedly left the state and is sought for arrest.
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Yakinville
Ophia Miller
W. E. Rutledge
Harvey Lynch
M. W. Mackie
J. E. Shugart
Oklahoma Editor Contends Preparedness Fails in Oklahoma
A letter from Atoka publisher W T Brain describes a chaotic confrontation after arming for preparedness. He recounts a mock battle with sheriff and townspeople ending with injuries and seven hearses, arguing the President's preparedness idea backfired in Oklahoma.
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Washington
Wilson
Alfaira Bill” Murray
W. T. Brain
Atoka
Brain
Atoka Gladiator
Iam
Jal
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