The Austrian Note on Neutral Rights and War Aims
Austrian note defends neutral rights and justifies submarine warfare while warning neutrals to avoid belligerent ships. It argues war is between belligerents, not neutrals, and suggests armed merchantmen risk seizure. The document signals tensions with the dual monarchy and implications for neutral registries and American crews aboard merchant vessels.
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Hanks
Vienna
Austria
Efeimey
Waris
Sas
Tre United
Crossing Accidents Speak To Careless Drivers
A 1917 warning from the crossing should drivers stop and look before crossing. The speaker, an inanimate crossing, laments 1307 deaths nationwide in a year and urges motorists to heed safety signs as trains approach. It notes how many wrecks involve car users and emphasizes personal responsibility at grade crossings.
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United States
VIS
Thinois
Massouri
Absurdity of War and Call for Global Peace
A fragmented excerpt urges abolition of national armies and navies, repurposing munitions for constructive use. It argues for a League or international police to enforce peace, challenges perpetual warfare, and compares war to outdated tools, invoking a shift to steel plows and universal restraint.
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Ncendu
Alwaye
Supreme Court strikes down discount clause in tariff law
New York March 7 The tariff provision granting a five percent discount in duties to transports through American ships or ships of partners with which the United States has favored nation treaties was ruled unconstitutional by the supreme court.
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New York
United States
Supreme Court
Tiree court declaration on heatperch case clarity
Unclear fragments describe a court action involving 22 Litatis and related hearing details. The readable text mentions consistency and applicability to cited items, but specifics on parties, dates, or outcomes remain uncertain.
Governor's absence prompts justice to seek Forgery suspect return
Lieut. Gov. Olepa acting for Gov. Lowden issues a warrant to secure the return to Chicago of Sol. KR. Lake, wanted on forgery charges. Lake is currently detained in Washington, D. C. Justice White of the United States Supreme Court is named in the matter.
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Springvielt
Olepa
Lowden
Abel Justice White
Supreme Court
Chicago
Sol
Lako
Arest
Washington, D. c
Bobby Coon Awakens to a Loud Mystery
Bobby Coon wonders if he is awake or dreaming after hearing pounding and feeling his hollow tree tremble. He tests sensation by biting his tail, then confirms wakefulness but fears a real giant outside. The scene ends with anticipation of the next tale, Bobby Coon Has a Horrible Fright.
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Bobby Coon
Bobby
Robby
Pound
Safe bonds beat high returns in investor choices
The piece argues average investors favor safety over uncertain high returns. It notes tax secured bonds from cities and states may offer around 4 percent, while corporate bonds and preferred stock lure with 6 to 7 percent. The author cites broad policy guarantees and insurance policies as examples of low-but-stable returns guiding risk appetite.
Woman's Cure Reported From Ogdensburg
Mrs Etta Dorion of Ogdensburg Wisconsin says she suffered severe female troubles with sharp back and side pains and loss of strength. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her after six bottles. The note urges other women with similar troubles to try the remedy and seek free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Etta Dorion
Ogdensburg
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Pinkham
Son Becker Arrested in Mason City Murder Case
William Becker, son and secretary of John P. Becker Sr, was arrested on a first degree murder bench warrant issued by Mason County Circuit Court Havana. He was taken to Pekin jail after a seven day grand jury investigation following the December 18, murder of John P. Becker Sr and his wife at their Mason City home. Authorities said robbery motive and hidden money may be involved. two other suspects, Charles and Jack Thomas, were detained but released after a coroner's inquiry.
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Peoria
Wiliam Becker
John P. Becker
Mason City
Mason County
Havana
Becker
Pekin
Charles
Jack Thomas
Military training laws pass in New York assembly and senate
Albany March 7 Bills to provide military training for all boys aged 16 to 19 were approved by both houses with five votes against. About 230000 boys would be eligible to participate receiving three hours of training per week from September to June 1.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
Assembly
Senate
Henery the beever and a restless schoolday
In Our School Tuesday pupil Teve Hardy tells of a strange animal named Henery found Sunday. The unnamed boy hid the creature in a herd cage behind the register to avoid discovery. Henery caused a strong odor and a chaotic scene prompting a bath and fresh clothes for Steve.
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Teve Hardy
Steve
Henery
Eckhardt denies getting the order to embroil Mexico
In a Mexico City statement March 7, German minister to Mexico H V Eckhardt said he never received any instructions from German foreign minister Alfred Zimmermann ordering him to incite Mexico or possibly Japan into a war with the United States. The minister had previously denied knowledge of such instructions.
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Mexico City
H. V. Eckhardt
Mexico
Alfred Zimmermann
Japan
United States
Zimmermann Note Acknowledgment Revealed After Dispatch Shown
After exposure of a Berlin dispatch, Dr. Zimmermann acknowledged sending the note to the recipient. The disclosure follows prior statements and details the sequence leading to the acknowledgment.
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Tions
Berlin
Dr. Zimmermann
Columbia Trustees Form Committee On Disloyalty Claims
New York March 7 Trustees of Columbia University named a committee to study whether doctrines taught by faculty conflict with the federal constitution or foster disloyalty to the United States government and discipline any found problematic.
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New York
Columbia University
United States
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