First Embargo on Exports to Neutrals in 1794
A 1916-era analysis recalls the first US embargo laid in March 1794 in response to British orders in council, tracking its 60-day span and its echo through Jeffersonian policy. It discusses motives, comparisons of imports, and the impact on ports, farmers, sailors, and commerce, plus later embargoes in 1807 and 1813.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Germany
France
Great Britain
Holland
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Switzerland
England
America
Netherlands
New York Times
Itis
Philadelphia
New York
Canadian
Canada
Cenmere
Lambert
New England
Thirteen Indicted in Detroit for Bomb Plot
Thirteen persons including Albert Kalschmidt a wealthy local businessman were charged by a federal grand jury with a bomb plot. Six were arrested after the United States declared war on Germany. The indictment alleges a general conspiracy to destroy targets in Ontario and Detroit including the Windsor armory Walkerville Peabody plant and a Canadian Pacific bridge. The Peabody plant had been damaged by an explosion over a year ago.
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Detroit
Albert Kalschmidt
United States
Germany
Windsor
Ont
Armory, Peabody Manufacturing Company
Walkerville
Nipigon
Detroit Screw Works
Peabody
Man’s overconfident views misjudge human nature
A compact adage notes that many men with exalted self opinions prove poor judges of human nature, implying arrogance clouds understanding. It suggests prudence in assessing others rather than vanity.
Delay in US Italy mission sparks press criticism
Rome reports that Ambassador Page advised sending an American commission to Italy to explore political and commercial ties. Press criticism of Italy's slow ministry action followed, with papers urging quicker movement to seize opportunities from US entry into the war and to boost trade and loans.
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Rome
Italy
United States
Thomas Nelson Page
Page
Thetalian
Messagero
Corriere Della Sera
Milan
George B. Page
Associated Press
Lubin
David Lubin
California
International Institute of Agriculture
Registration Day to Be Made Epochal
Washington May 23 All state councils of defense urged by the council of national defense through Director Gifford to cooperate in making the army registration day June 5 a day of consecration to service in accord with President Wilsons message to the country.
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Europe
Boston
Jefferson
Washington
State Councils of Defense
Council of National Defense
Gifford
Wilson
Tramcars In Food Campaign In Glasgow
Glasgow tram cars are repurposed for a food economy campaign with food economy cards on windows. Night cars are reserved for speakers and illuminated for open-air meetings as cars are sent to various city districts to address crowds.
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Glasgow
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N. Fifth ST
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Flor
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Association
Ve 2
M. E. Vaeen
Chas. OchIman
Pres
Maine St
Comstock Castle
Dempsey Construction Company
North 28Th ST
Tenk’s Clipper
Tenk Hdw. Co
Stockholm
Harbison & Wilson
Brighten UP
Mally
OIL and Gas
Street Hardware Co
Twelfth and Broadway
C. H. Wurst Co
J-M
Moller & VandenBoom Lumber Co
Aes Anville
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