Preparedness Theme Of Wilson's Message
President Wilson addresses Congress detailing a broadened national role and neutrality stance as war spreads globally. He advocates strengthening the regular army to about 194 707 enlisted and 7 186 officers plus 52 coast artillery units and 14 other units, and forming a 400 000 citizen force trained for instant national service.
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Department of War
Regular Army
Coast Artillery
Eitizen
Quartermaster Corps
Hospital Corps
Ordnance Department
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Isthmus
Porto Rico
Full Navy Program Is Recommended by President
The president urges a national service plan calling up to 400000 men to bind to colors for training periods over three years with a three year furlough. Men would receive accouterments and field equipment as ready, train at intervals with regular army units, and annual training could last up to two months.
Comprehensive Plan to Strengthen the Navy Over Five Years
The secretary of the navy outlines a five year program to build a stronger navy and support ships including battleships cruisers destroyers subs and support vessels plus a major personnel increase at the academy. It also calls for expanding midshipmen numbers and engineering postings and urges fast approval to seize a rare opportunity for national trade and security.
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Secretary of the Navy
Naval Affairs
Congress
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Aviation Corps
Elvil Life
General Board of the Department
President urges early tax bills to fund military build up
The president calls for rapid passage of bills to reform government and fund armed forces in 1917. He reviews budget projections, possible deficits, and urges continuing current taxes or equivalent revenue. He argues for paying as we go and financing new programs with internal taxes rather than borrowing.
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Philippines
Porto Rico
Treasury
Panama Canal
General Fund of the Treasury
Bur
Angar
Army
Congress
Reserve Bank Nct
Europe
Nation Prepares for Internal Threat to Security
The president warns that the gravest dangers to the nation come from within and calls for immediate federal laws to purge disloyal citizens. He urges mobilization of industry and education and rapid action to protect national honor amid wartime tensions.
Pan Americanism versus Empire Spirit in U S Policy
The piece argues Pan Americanism offers cooperation over empire and predicts inevitable economic adjustments in the next generation. It portrays the pan American states as peaceful partners united by common interests, rejecting conquest and emphasizing liberty, law, and mutual service.
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America
Washington
Regulation to Meet Railroad Problem for National Efficiency
A calls for a federal inquiry into railroad regulation to reassess laws and coordination. The speaker argues regulation has shown value but urges a fresh, nonpartisan look at how to improve efficiency and security for the nation and its citizens.
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Federal Commission
Democrats to Meet in June for 1936 Convention
The Democratic National Committee plans to choose St. Louis as the 1936 convention site with June 13 or June 20 as the assembly date. St. Louis offers $100,000 cash and strong organization, while Dallas is out and Chicago remains only a possibility.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Chicago
Dallas
Tex
Harriman Man Killed in Explosion at Haskell mill
Word came telephoned here that Charles Mathews of Harriman was killed by an explosion in a powder mill at Haskell New Jersey where he worked. He leaves a wife and several children. He was the son of the late Henry and Lydia Compton Mathews and was a native of this vicinity.
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Harriman
Charles Mathews
Haskell
N. J
Henry and
Lydia Compton Mathews
Dimes-Prees Columns Advertise Needs Supply
A brief ad column encourages readers to seek goods and services via the Dimes-Prees want column and related advertisements. It promotes swapping items and requesting aid or supplies through local listings.
Blast Kills Quarryman in Newburgh Quarry
In Newburgh an Italian worker for the Upper Hudson Stone Company was killed when about 100 pounds of dynamite tamped in a south quarry hole exploded prematurely. Joe Pennsylvania’s body was blown to pieces, his trunk projected 76 feet into the air, with a blood-streaked rock face and severed limbs found nearby. Another workman was badly injured.
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Newburgh
Joe Pennsylvania
Upper Hudson Stone Company
Cedar Cliff
Marlborough
Pennsylvania
Whitman Removes E B McCall From New York Public Service Board
Governor Whitman ousts E B McCall as chairman of the New York city public service commission effective December. Hayward designated temporary chairman and expected to be made permanent. Removal follows finding McCall did not divest ownership of 38 shares of Kings County Electric Light and Power.
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Albany
N. Y
Whitman
E. B. McCall
New York City
Judge McCall
Public Service
Public Service Commission
Charles E. Hughes
Senate
Kings County Electric Light and Power Company
McCall
Better Days For Mexico Better Days For Mexico
A letter from Mexico City notes gradual recovery with improved conditions and stable weather. The writer mentions rising food prices but smoother days ahead, relief from prior alarms, and hope after months of hardship amid a rainy season ending.
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Mexico City
Limes-Press
Board balks at McCullagh bill over reward claim
Detective John McCullagh presented a bill for 1700 dollars for capturing William V. Cleary former boss of Haverstraw who is indicted for grand larceny. The Rockland County Board of Supervisors holds up the bill chaired by Josiah Felter and objects to the 500 dollar reward claim.
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John McCuLlagh
William V. Cleary
Haverstraw
Rockland County Board of Supervisors
New City
Josiah Felter
Cleary
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House
Fince I Jast
War of Nations
Monroe
Mexico
Republic
Poe
American Press Association
Wilsgon
Americas
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Agalanthi Wntru Sf
Cain
M’cullagh
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