Dr James Scherers Japan Crisis Bookanalyzed
The piece discusses Dr James Scherer’s claims in The Japanese Crisis that Japan is a sensitive race wounded by the California alien land law and urges reconciliation. It contrasts popular Perry era myths with Scherer’s view of a cautious, prepared Commodore entering Yedo Bay and notes distant predictions of WWI-era tensions and potential wider conflict.
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Germany
Mexico
America
James Scherer
Scherer
California
Commodore Perry
Bay of Yedo
Yedo
Japan
Western Hemisphere
Dr Scherer
Lassoing Cow Disrupts Village Schedule in Wild West Show
In Our School Friday describes a chaotic morning as Bull Hickey lassoes Griggsy's cow, dragging along while Stuffy and Short-Leg flee. The cow dashes through town causing chaos, alarms ring, and a school bell triggers a wild turnout for the Wild West show.
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Bull Hickey
Griggsy
Fense
Bull
Villidge
Stuffy
Nolding
Blinky Hammond
Mann Criticizes War Scare Comment by Congressman Mann
The article criticizes Congressman James Mann for accusing the president of using a war scare to boost his political position. It argues Mann’s remarks could harm American statesmanship and national prestige, noting his prominence and international recognition. The piece urges readers to view his statement as momentary and not indicative of his true convictions.
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James Mann
Mann
Villa chase field report shows double-bogus Car ranza aid
Headquarters report on the Villa pursuit indicates American troops faced double-bogus cooperation from Carranza forces. Guides were scarce and hindered progress, yet troopers managed to keep Villa in sight for as long as possible.
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Villa
Bryan and Wilson clash over submarine policy in era
Bryan presses a capital visit to push his different view of the crisis while Wilson seeks a last word to Germany. The public recalls Bryan’s resignation over Lusitania policy and sees broad gaps between Bryan and the president though many Americans await a clearer American stance. If a rupture with Germany tempers Wilson’s milder approach, Bryan’s quieter line may gain traction with some readers.
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Ryan
Wilson
Bryan
Lusitania
Germany
Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
If I Were King by Dr Frank Crane National reform platform list
A long prose list envisions the ruler’s program including equal rights for women, a single land based revenue, immediate free trade by 30 years, regulated alcohol, compulsory public schooling with trades, a national public service army, bank depositor protection, an international court with a police force, mail voting, ethical education, and abolition of Fahrenheit thermometers. The piece frames a utopian policy agenda.
War Talk Draws Sharp Press Reactions
From the Peoria Star and Chicago Post voices a split reaction to the President’s stance on entering war with Germany. Editors clash over implications of United States policy and domestic politics overshadowing national honor.
Politicians urge unity as war tensions rise across states
Regional editorials from Rockford Joliet Burlington Peoria Moline and Cairo urge Americans to back the president in the crisis and avoid divided loyalties while noting the country’s unprepared state and the desire to avert war if possible. The pieces warn against entering a “bluffing game” with Germany and stress protecting national peace and Mexico’s plight.
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Peoria Star
United States
Germany
Mexico
Atlantic
Rockford Star
Moline
Wilson
Brown Asks Use of Railroad for Troop Withdrawals
In Torreon Mexico on April 21 Col Brown in Laquilla is said to be arranging with Gen. Luis Herrera at Parral by telephone for railroad use to ease the withdrawal of American troops. Also a quip about a man telling a woman she is all the world to him.
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Wate
Andy Anderson
Brigham
Steve Hardy
Phil Wigglesworth
Outlaws
Tommorrer
Andy
Thare
Dedwood Dick
Noats
Lilac
Torreon, Mex
Brown
Laquilla
Luis Herrera
Parral
Radical platform excerpt outlines sweeping reforms
The text presents a list of drastic proposals including replacing calendars and decimal systems, abolishing criminal courts in favor of psychologist commissions, confiscating large inheritance via tax to fund public schools, and a speaker hints at fleeing to avoid persecution as an anarchist or socialist.
Quack Family Faces Flight Fate After Hunters’ Wounding
In a children’s animal tale, Mr and Mrs Quack discuss their chances after a hunter wounds them. Reddy Fox plots to spy on the ducks at Smiling Pool, while Farmer Brown’s Boy hides nearby. Mrs Quack vows to stay with Mr Quack, seeking a safer home along the Big River if needed. The story blends peril with loyalty and hope for a nest.
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Thornton
Roddy Fox
Mrs. Quack
Farmer Brown
Brown
Loy
Reddy
Reddy Fox
Mrs
Quack
Northland
Mr. Quack
Sworn Statement by Secret Agent Von Der Goltz
London April 21 The government has issued a lengthy sworn statement by Horst Von Der Goltz the German secret agent now in U S custody detailing his activities in America The document includes dates places and persons and notes how he admitted endorsement of a check signed by Captain Von Papen and donated a voluntary statement after being shown the check The memorandum says the statement is corroborated by the Von Papen checks which he could not have known were with British authorities.
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London
Horst von der Goltz
United States
America
von der Goltz
England
von Papen
Washington
Falmouth
Primary canvass delayed in several counties
Springfield In April 22 The canvass of the recent primary election will not be completed before May 20 according to Secretary of State Lewis G Stevenson. Cook county returns are late and several counties including Madison Pike and Tazewell are delayed. Madison County clerk has died delaying its returns. Republican vote exceeds Democratic in returns already received.
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Springfield
Lewis G. Stevenson
Cook County
Madison
Pike
Tazewell
Ingraham Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of War
The Senate confirmed William M. Ingraham of Portland Maine as assistant secretary of war. He will take office immediately succeeding Henry Breckinridge who resigned with Secretary Garrison. President Wilson sent the nomination to the Senate on Wednesday.
Laugh With Us and the Neighbors Next Door
In a social gathering Mr. Bailey muses about buying a spring motor car for about 900 pounds. An eight year old Tommy questions weekly money from a man who paid for last year’s bicycle. A maid Mary recalls childhood share disputes with neighbors. A lodger notes the station noise, while a landlady jokes about the view of late trains. Three church members quip about a preacher’s depth and staying power.
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Tommy
Illinois Jesuits gain permission to use Mobile as a port
On April 22 1710 the Jesuits in Illinois received approval from the French king to use Mobile as a port of deposit.
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Ilinois
Mobile
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