The Guard's Day Arrives as Federalized Militia Debuts
The article describes the first Federalization of the U S organized militia by presidential action, detailing historic shifts from state command to national control. It notes past uses in wars from 1812 to the Civil War, outlines expected border service, and discusses Texas New Mexico and Arizona units already mobilized under the new law and potential officer and manpower totals.
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United States
Bladensburg
North Point
Baltimore
Susquehanna
Lee
Pennsylvania
Morgan
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
National Guard
Guard
Promia
Hay Army
Plan for New York urges citywide development and hearings
A sixteen story office building at Thirty-fifth Street and Madison Avenue underscores urgent planning needs. The piece argues for a general city plan over individual restrictions, noting courts cannot safeguard community interests and hearings begin to consider building districts and regulations to ensure orderly growth and maximum comfort for residents.
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Thirty-eifth Street
Madison Avenue
Murry
Murray
Commission
City plan praised as advance needing debate by residents
The plan offers a clear citywide advance yet invites careful discussion by property owners and residents. Its principle, though criticized in detail, requires broad support and interest from many minds to reach the best expression in city affairs.
Do They Want Roosevelt's Aid for Hughes
The Tribune argues the Republican ticket needs Colonel Roosevelt's support to beat Wilson and that Hughes must declare his stance on the Hyphen issue. It warns that Roosevelt will not back Hughes unless he agrees with Roosevelt, urging a frank statement to unite natural enemies of Wilson and avoid a split or a third ticket.
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Mr. Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Tribune
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Wilson
The
Colonel Roosevelt
Hints to Travellers on Broadway Commuting Tactics
A 1916 letter to The Tribune discusses Broadway transit etiquette and the risk of rushing motormen for seats. The writer admits readers may blame the driver while suggesting patience, waiting on sidewalks, or walking when in a hurry, noting that crowds often prompt drivers to halt for waiting passengers.
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Tribune
Twentieth Street
Bn Reuse
Nineteenth Street
Wes Lexington Avenias
New York
Broadway
The Rise of the Stateroom in Transatlantic Travel
A discussion on how ocean liners shifted from cabins to staterooms as travel grew more luxurious. The piece notes the wartime disruption, changing fashion, and the notion that staterooms signal modern hotel like accommodations while officers still use cabins. It argues the term is American and firmly rooted in maritime travel.
The American Stateroom and Ocean Travel Romance
A nostalgic look at steamer cabins and state rooms on old ocean voyages. The piece traces the origin of state room naming from American inns and river boats, noting the shift from English cabins to American terms and the romance that lingers on classic steamship travel. It cites examples like the Georgia State and Prince Henry suite, reflecting cultural prestige and evolving nomenclature.
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Goldsmith
Dickens
Georgia
Paris
Germany's Pathetic Truthfulness in Naval War Coverage
The piece critiques Berlin officials and editor Viereck for concealing and later admitting wartime losses such as Lutzow Rostock Elbing and Rostock, arguing their explanations were evasive and delayed, and calling German truthfulness in official notices sadly weak and almost pathetic.
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Berlin
Friends of
Germany
Viereck
Elbing
Rostock
Ymai
The Masque of Power at Institute of Technology
The Masque of Power staged at a New York fashion pageantry venue surpassed a prior effort in architectural line and mass. It featured advanced lighting and color contrasts that animated the procession and dancers, with Boston and New York contributors shaping a symbolic spectacle amid scientific celebration.
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Temnee
Fortin
Utunett
Hosten
New York
New Institute of Technology
Caliban
Yellow Sande
Charles
Manjattan
Cram
MacKaye
New Yorker
Pevrar
The Citizen Army and Rome’s Military System Debated
A letter argues that ancient Rome relied on a professional standing army and warns against democratic national defence. It cites Macenas to Augustus on arming citizens and maintaining trained fighters, noting Rome’s success waned when loyal citizens disappeared. The author urges citizen readiness as the best safeguard for the nation.
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Macenay
Augustus
Dion Cawaille
Peuow
Macenas
York
Origin of Flag Day Observance Traced to 1800 Effort
A letter cites Henry Hall's 1817 Yearbook noting the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution proposed a June 14 Flag Day in 1800. The plan spread flags nationwide, with Connecticut and other states displaying colors, leading to a national patriotic observance.
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Henry Hall
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Congress
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Union
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New York
America
Connecticut Socieety
Lucius T Joming
Connectics
National Society
Edward Hagaman
Weaknesses of Women Debate Letter to the Editor
A reader from New York replies to a Stratford Conn piece titled The Weaknesses of Women. The writer defends suffrage as a civic matter, questions flaws cited against women voters, and labels the anti-suffrage argument weak. The letter reflects neutral stance and critiques the prior article’s weight.
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Conn
Tribune
Werners
Stratford, Conn
New York
Foreign Men and Native Women Letters on Suffrage
Viola Kauhiad in Washington on June 13 1916 quotes a letter claiming foreign born men vote to deny women the vote. She notes many naturalized voters from England Ireland Germany and other nations influence U S suffrage, urging native born women to gain equal representation.
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Triin
United States
England
Scotland
Wales
Irand
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxemburg
France
Switzerland
Portugal
Spain
Jaly
Russia
Finland
Austria-Hungary
Roman
Bulgaria
Serbia
Montenegro
Greece
Key
Ada
Newfoundland
Cuba
West Ines
Mexico
Central
South
Viola Kaufiad
Washington, D. C
Decadent Movies and the Case for Censorship
W A Barrett, secretary of the National Board of Review of Motion Picture, argues against blanket censorship. He defends audience guidance and selective screening for children, compares motion pictures to magazines, and urges constructive reform via the National Board of Review.
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National Board of Review
The
Tribune
National Board of Censors
Peopleatte
Pieturi
Pietsure
End of an Illusion Editorial Praise
Reader F Overton from Middletown Connecticut thanks for the noble writing titled The End of an Hlanion calling it a worthy piece cast into the daily press. He notes the editorial’s value and forwards it to Californians, remarking such prose is rarer in the state.
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Eautor
Tripune
California
Mr Glynn Exuberance Sparks Rail Debate
In a Tribune letter Kr criticizes Mr Glynn for claiming no idle rail cars or ships. The American Railroad Association states on June 4 there were 67 548 idle cars, suggesting Glynn should verify his figures before airing them in public.
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Glynn
Convention Hall
Amerian Railroad Association
New York
Ugh
Daylight Saving Debate Prompts Outdoor Sports Benefit
A letter to the editor from BW Dyer of New York on June 12 1916 argues daylight saving time could boost outdoor recreation. He asserts extra evening light would allow more tennis golf swimming sailing riding and other healthy activities benefiting public health and efficiency.
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Siri
Dyer
New York
Arbitration With Mexico Prompts Editorial Questioning Policy
The Tribune discusses U S Mexico arbitration proposals, questioning which party would enforce an adverse award and whether Mexicans would tolerate U S intervention. It argues Mexico's revolutions stem from wealth exploitation and fears anti democracy, urging better self-government and education before any foreign meddling. Charles B. Chidley of Pascagoula, Miss. writes January 5, 1916.
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Washington
Mexico
Unite
Carratea
Darrance
United States
International Court of Arbitration
Ndt
Diaz
Max
South
Charles B. Chidley
Pascagoula
Miss
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Middletown
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