Editorial Figures on US Auto Growth in 1915
In June 1915 editorial figures show 2,000,000 cars in the United States with production rising toward 4,000,000 by June 1917. The piece argues traffic can be managed by police at key intersections and stricter rules, noting fewer accidents in New York despite more surface cars. It warns rural speed rules are lacking and urges speed limits. Roosevelt is urged to form an army corps due to mounting commissions requests.
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United States
New York City
Enlistments for Seven Years Debate on Guard Oath
Sects assault on guardsmen who refuse the federal oath in mobilization camps. The issue centers on a seven year total commitment combining three years in the national guard with four years of federal service. Case of Quincy machine gun company cited. Critics urge fair terms aligning old laws with new. praise for those who took the federal oath.
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National Guard
Quincy Machine Gun Company
Uncle Sam
Mr.Hay
Congress
Marines Are Best Equipped and Most Efficient Force
A column extols the Marine Corps as the best equipped and most efficient branch of the U S military. It humorously suggests a congressional inquiry into their excellence, notes American pride in Marines abroad, and mentions Dewey’s praise of the navy and dreadnoughts versus battle cruisers.
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Marine Corps
Skaggerac
The Nervous Invalid Needs Kind Treatment Not Condemnation
Readers ask for guidance on nervous invalidism and how relatives should respond. A physician expert argues that functional nervous illness is real, rooted in past experiences, and requires psychiatric reeducation and compassionate care rather than scorn or bullying.
Preparedness and national guard readiness debated
The New York Times notes cavalry and field artillery use horses while equipment remains defective blaming the American people and Congress rather than state guards. The New York World urges swift preparation and departure for the Mexican border, learning from past delays. The Belleville Record warns incompetence and ignorance must be avoided in 1916 to maintain respect.
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New York Times
National Guard
Congress
New York World
Belleville
Old Mr. Toad Spies Granny Fox At Brier Patch
Old Mr. Toad helps Mrs. Peter by watching Granny Fox suspected of plotting against Peter Rabbit. He cannot see over tall grass and climbs a broken stump to glimpse the patch, muttering with pride at his failed ascent.
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Thornton W. Burges
Peter
Mr. Toad
Peter Rabbit
Granny Fox
Granny
Meadow Mouse
Mrs. Peter
Mr Toad
Sticky
Brier
War Department prep evident from army surplus
The Rockford Star notes the army has ample immediate resources, indicating long standing preparation by the War Department despite contrary rhetoric. The piece underscores preparedness and readiness for action.
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Rockford
War Department
Chicago Herald Urges Immediate National War Urgency
In a bold editorial the Chicago Herald declares the current emergency requires action over arguments about militia versus regular forces. It urges the nation to confront the crisis without delay and align efforts to meet the pressing danger.
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Chicago Herald
U S Mexican Crisis Echoes From Papers
St Louis Republic urges repentance by great powers for historical violence and warns against mere gestures while calling for heartfelt change in policy toward Mexico. Chicago Tribune notes surrender of Carrizal captives could avert immediate war, signaling cautious shift in viewpoint toward U S temper and diplomacy.
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St. Louis Republic
Mexico
America
Chicago
Trioune
Carrizal
Day in Congress Adopts Url: not applicable
Met at 11 a m to consider resolutions asking the president to stay execution of Sir Roger Casement. Resolutions referred to foreign relations committee. Agricultural appropriation bill began consideration. Fortifications bill passed. Recess 5 50 p m to 11 a m Saturday. Met at noon adjournment planned to July Fourth. Miscellaneous business discussed. Debated McGillicuddy workmen's compensation bill. Adjourned 5 23 p m until noon.
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Sir Roger Casement
Martine
Foreign Relations Committee
Conference Military Committee
McGillicuddy
Clear skin comes from cleansing the system with Dr King's pills
An advertisement promises a clear complexion by cleansing the system with Dr Kings New Life Pills. It claims the mild laxative improves liver and bowels without gripe and is suitable for all ages, priced 25 cents at the druggist.
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Dr. King
Frisky bull pranks and taibel cloth drama at pasture
In a lively pasture tale Phil Wigglesworth guides peers as Ex Brig ham uses a red taibel cloth to provoke a bull. The group plans a mock bull fight with sticks and cloth, then shouts, hesitates, and finally scatters as excitement peaks.
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Phil Wigglesworth
Griggsy
Brigham
Phil
Anny
Fense
Dhreck
George
Sean
Littel
Littel Brothers
Toad Clings to Stump to Watch Granny Fox
Scrambled to his feet the tenacious toad slowly rose, gripping the stump and pulling himself higher until he stood atop. He then settled to watch Old Granny Fox, eager for what he might see on the Green Meadows.
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Mr. Toad
Granny Fox
Concealed Assets Guilty Decatur Man Faces Bankruptcy Fraud
Victor Steiner of Decatur was found guilty in federal court of concealing property from a bankruptcy trustee. The case marks the district's first instance of a bankrupt charged with fraud in concealing assets under the bankruptcy law. Penalty: up to $5,000 fine and five years' imprisonment. The piece ends with unrelated aphorisms about savings and wisdom.
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Decatur
Springfield
Vitor Steiner
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Sohn Dp, Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Senate
Feilers
George McLoughlin
Willie
Noats & Gossup
Andy Anderson
Andy
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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