Why Have We Delayed War Readiness
A dated editorial blames Washington leaders for stalled preparedness after maritime losses. It cites Carranza and Villa actions, praises Illinois and Tennessee figures, and argues for a strong army and navy to deter war, not to wage it. It calls for accountability from Kitchin Hay and Padgett and warns of inadequate equipment and system failure.
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United States
Kitchin
North Carolina
Hay
Virginia
Padgette
Grant House
Clark
Fifth Infantry
Illinois
Ulysses S. Grant
Abe Lincoln
Navy
Washington
House
Padgett
Tennessee
Ways and
Naval Reserve
Europe
Congress
Local guard units urged to full strength for homeland defense
The piece lauds Quines's patristic spirit and urges mass recruitment for a local guard to defend bridges and large plants. It notes volunteers may be sent today to the seaboard or into overseas service, with equipment provided by government and state, and emphasizes home support as crucial to morale.
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Quines
Seaboard
France
Suissons
Quincy
Mexico
Internationalism and Commerce as a World Peace Plan
The piece argues that militant nationalism and armed forces cause global crisis and calls for an international armed force to disband national militaries. It links war to high living costs, cites price data, and urges world government and a League to Ensure Peace, with criticism of railroads and commerce. It features heavy rhetoric and multiple named entities and period voice from the era.
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Tabor
Farwin & Cesket Ietter
Board of Pes
Trade Gazette
Norway
Berlin
Vienna
New York
Collier's Weekly
League
Nationale
Bobby Coon Makes Another Mistake
Bobby Coon wanders the Green Forest with no home to return to and a foggy hollow seeming like a suitable sleeping place. He grows tired and sleepy after a day of fishing and exploring along Laughing Brook.
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Bobby Coon
Bobby
Bobby Coon Finds Out His Mistake
Peter Rabbit learns Bobby Coon has been living in Farmer Brown's hollow log after a broken leg and wild adventures. Bobby crawls inside to nap, ignoring Peter's warning, ending in an unforeseen consequence as Peter contemplates what will happen next.
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Bobby
Peter Rabbit
Bobby Coon
Peter
Farmer Brown
Green Forest
Brier
Wildcat mining schemes warned by engineering journal
A discussion on recognizing fraudulent mining ventures from promoters literature. Cautions investor readers against overblown claims and promises of vast profits near known mines, with a cautionary parable about nearby opportunities and the danger of chasing hot tips. Historic quotes from Greek sages emphasize prudent, measured行动.
Defense Bill Proposed to Fund Illinois Defense
Springfield March 28 An appropriation of 1 000 000 dollars to be used for the defense of Illinois was asked in a bill introduced by Senator F C Campbell The bill would delay any spending until after a declaration of war by Congress or a foreign nation or a proclamation that a state of war exists It was referred to the appropriations committee after the Senate objected to advancing it without reference
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Springfield
Illinois
F. C. Campbell
Congress
United States
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Campbell
Universal training urged by Senators in Illinois
Springfield March 28 complete endorsement of universal military training was given by the state senate Tuesday in adopting with out dissent a resolution by Senator Curtis urging Illinois members of congress to use all efforts to establish such system. The resolution declared that the lack of such provision might result in disaster to the country would work hardship upon citizens called without training to repel invasion and that its adoption would promote the physical development of those subject to training and instill throughout the country a sense of democracy patriotism discipline and responsibility to duty.
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Springfield
State Senate
Curtis
Illinois
Congress
Madden to Washington to push GOP speaker bid
Chicago March 28 Congressman Madden declares he will go to Washington to organize a movement to elect a Republican speaker of the House.
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Madden
Chicago
Washington
Ships Sunk In March By U Boats Total 255
London report states 255 merchant ships were sunk in March by German submarines, totaling over 420000 tons. Lord Beresford warned losses will rise with longer days and calmer seas, noting British submarine captures do not match German submarines' strength and criticizing too-powerful Foreign Office influence on the navy.
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London
Lord Beresford
House of Lords
England
Foreign Office
Fire bombs on interned steamer in Hoboken case
In Hoboken a German steamer case near New York saw 250 shells for fire bombs made in 12 days aboard the vessel. The government closed its case against Captain Charles V. Kleist and five others for conspiring to destroy ships carrying munitions to the Entente. Judge Van Fleet called the evidence ample for a conspiracy verdict. Von Kleist testified he was approached in 1915 by Dr. Walter Scheele, who urged him to enter the fertilizer business in Hoboken. Scheele fled and is believed to be in Mexico.
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New York
Hoboken
Charles V. Kleist
van Fleet
von Kleist
Walter T. Scheele
Scheele
Mexico
Methods to grow azaleas indoors and outdoors
The Old Gardener notes most azaleas in the country are imported from Belgium in normal times. Anyone can start sips and have flowering plants in three years. An old azalea can be made to flower for many seasons by careful care: keep watered and growing until mid July, then move to a half shaded outdoor spot and water sparingly until fall.
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Belgium
Greece demands Italian troop withdrawal from Epirus
A Reuters Athens dispatch reports Greece has presented a note to Italy demanding the withdrawal of Italian troops from Epirus to Avlona. The move signals tensions over regional control and postwar arrangements. The note cites Italy's obligations and seeks immediate action to restore order in the Epirus area.
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London
Reuter’s
Athens
Greece
Italy
Epirus
Avlona
Swiss Recognizes Russia Diplomatic Ties Opened
BERNE reports that the Swiss federal council has ordered the Swiss minister in Petrograd to establish diplomatic relations with the new Russian government, signaling formal recognition and a shift in wartime diplomacy through Paris.
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Russia
Berne
Paris
Federal Council
Petrograd
April Fools Day prompts schoolyard prank talk
In Our School notes discuss April Fools Day coming on a Sunday and Miss Palmer’s view of the national holiday. Phil Wiglesworth and Bull Hickey practice knife throwing in the yard while Fatty Bellowss, Reece, and others worry about safety. Andy Anderson plans more jokes, but finds them not funny enough.
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Brigham
Fel Eklers
Miss Palmer
Phil Wiglesworth & Bull Hickey
Cercus
Phil
Evvery
Bull
Fatty
Andy Anderson
Senator Evans of Aurora Dies After Long Legislative Career
Former Illinois state senator H. H. Evans, a dominant figure in the legislature for 30 years, died at his son Arthur’s home in Aurora. Evans served 28 years in the senate and four in the house, with a lifelong record of continuous service. He was 81, served in the Civil War with the 124th Illinois, and recently recovered from pneumonia before a birthday celebration triggered a relapse.
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Aurora
Ill
H. H. Evans
Arthur
Evans
State Senate
T. B. Stewart
John Stewart
124Th Regiment
Chnois
Evars
Much Tonnage Losses Reported in March War Actions
London report from March 28 cites Lord Charles H. Leesford stating merchant vessels lost this March exceed 420000 tons due to central powers war measures. The House of Lords discussed the ongoing marine toll and strategic impacts.
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London
Lord Charlies Heresford
House of Lords
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