The Senate Filibuster and Cloture Debate
A historical critique of the U S Senate’s filibuster and cloture rule. It notes the Senate’s delay tactics in delaying President Wilson’s armed neutrality resolution, contrasts it with the House, and recalls Robert La Follette’s role in blocking legislation. It questions whether Senate rules should mirror the rest of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate of
United States
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Wilson
House
Congress
Robert LaPollette
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Potato Patches and Pingree’s Legacy in Detroit
In Detroit, Poles blessed Hazen Pingree and recall “Good Ping” as Mayor Marx promotes land for potato farming. The 1890s hunger relief mirrored Pingree’s seed program enabling families to grow enough for themselves, easing shortages as immigrants found work in auto plants.
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Detroit
Hazen Pingree
Ping
Marx
Pingree
How One Slacker Lost Out
A New York boxing fan praises Gov. Whitman for blocking the Darcy Dillon bout at Madison Square Garden. The piece accuses Darcy of fleeing Australia in disguise to avoid fighting for a $30,000 purse and notes the governor’s prior support for troops at the Texas border, implying his stance against slackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Whitman
New York
Les Darcy
Jack Dillon
Madison Square Garden
Darcy
Australia
Whitman
Texas
National Guard
Ford on War Profits and Patriotism
In urging national defense, Ford argues war profits harm patriotism and that wealth should share in costs. He cites a Detroit plant could produce submarines and offers fuel oil from Doheny’s firm, noting many fortunes arise in war yet private gain from public misery is wrong. He calls for taxing untaxed wealth if conscription occurs, aligning rich sacrifice with that of workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Pard
Mr. Ford
Ford
Ovge
Bobby Coon Has a Bad Dream
Thornton Burgess presents Bobby Coon's troubling winter dream in this animal tale. Bobby, hungry and sleepy, battles fear as a giant log beating nightmare terrifies him inside a hollow log while frost and hunger loom outside in the Green Forest setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Coon
Animal Stories
Thornton W. Burgess
Bobby
Jack Frost
North Wind
Johnny Chuck
Tle
Reddy Fox
Green Forest
Thrift Bond plan targets mass sales channels in New York
A New York firm proposes selling Thrift Bonds in stores and postal offices backed by government bonds in trust. The 3 percent bonds aim at convenience and safety, appealing to thrifty Americans lacking savings, with boosters including Garrison and Henry Bruere backing the venture. Merchants and banks show interest, but buyer reception remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Thrift Bond Corporation
Adolph Lewisohn
Clarence H. Kelsey
Big Title Guarantee and Trust Company of
New York
Henry Bruere
Bureau of Municipal Research and Chamberlain
City of
Bad Colds from Sudden Changes
Spring brings various weather changes and a rise in colds and winter coughs. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to head off a new cold or halt an old one, with soothing balsams for sore throat and irritated tissues. Available at your druggist for 23c with formula on the bottle.
In Our School Notes and Misadventures
A Monday school diary recounts student moods and mischief at our school. Miss Palmer’s doubt fades after a disruptive morning as Steve Hardy hides a mystery animal named Henery and Fatty Bellowes loses a cream puff, while Genevieve Hicks reads about kings and queens hoping to spark town improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Brigham
Miss Palmer
All Rite
Steve
Steve Hardy
Fatty Bellowes
Genevieve Hicks
Kings & Queens
Demanded cylinder oil from Westwego off Fasnet
Newport News dispatch reports a German submarine ordered the Westwego to dump its oil cargo or face consequences after firing five shots at the American steamer near Fasnet on Jan. 31. Captain McCoy recounts the incident. the sub submerged and disappeared. Westwego proceeded to Hampton Roads after delivering the cylinder oil request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Fasnet
McCoy
Hampton Roads
Peoria Board of Trade Decries Senate Filibuster
Peoria Illinois March 6 members of the Peoria Board of Trade unanimously adopted resolutions denouncing senators who blocked passage of the armed neutrality bill. The group sent copies to President Wilson and the Illinois senators Sherman and Lewis, urging the nation to stand by the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Senate
Peoria Board of Trade
Wilson
Sherman and Lewis
Illinois
A Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, including diabetes, rheumatism, and back problems. It promises bladder regulation for children and offers mail order for $1.00 with a two months’ treatment. Include testimonials from Dr. B. W. Halk of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Halk
Olive St
St Louis, Mo
Eruggiata
Adv
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Quincy Whig
the Whig Co
Azscciated Press
ORN & Henle Marbridge
Clanted Gas
Chicago
Quincy, Il
Postoffice
Member Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Whig
Money and National Defense
Webster
Tommorrow
H. T. Webster
LTS
Sturio Tans
John M. Olrison
Laure
Avery
Aizes
Eliza Avery
Collins Plow CO
IN Our School
Paul West
Viva
Frank Moser
Henery
Anay
Westwego
Achaea
Adobe
Albert Swink
Hampshire
Quincy, Ill
Henry T. Snyder
Wyoming
Burlington
Douglas
Converse County
Moorecroft
Gillette
RTTE
B. Howard
Q Building
Omaha, Neb
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