Great Triumph of the Fleet and Security of the Empire
The British navy dominates the seas, crippling Germany’s high seas commerce and war effort. The blockade tightens, German industry falters, and the empire’s sea power secures victory while chronicling German setbacks and strategic shifts. Masterman argues the Grand Fleet is decisive today and forever.
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Europe
British Islands
London
Germany
Monte Video
Yokohama
British Isles
Admiral Mahan
Mr. Balfour
Lord Roberts
The
Royal
Baltic
Marmora
Britain
Emden
Indian Ocean
Falkland Islands
Persius
England
Clyde
Wear
Tyne
Persian Gulf
Arabia
North Africa
Morocco
Syria
Egypt
Archangel
America
C. F. G. Masterman
Russia Not in U S Market
The imperial munitions board states there is no truth to claims that the Russian regiment is negotiating orders for ten million shells in the United States. The board recently placed an order for 50,000 boxes for 45 brass cartridge cases after receiving tenders from $1.22% to $4 per box, choosing the lowest bid.
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Russia
U.S
Imperial Munitions Board
United States
Eisenhower era moral debate on U.S. military prep and seas freedom
Dr. Charles W. Eliot argues for defensive naval strength and a formal Swiss‑style army model. He proposes a small league of faith‑keeping nations led by Britain France and Russia with U S inclusion to protect sea freedom and deter invasion while warning Congress against rapid drastic martial law measures.
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Charles W. Ellot
Harvard University
New York Times
America
League of
Eliot
United States
Belgium
Poland
France
Serbia
Europe
Congress
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
Russia
Pan- America
Scandinavia
The
Hague
Britain
Canada rising as a world power after the Great War
A London correspondent profiles Canada's wartime ascent. Lord Northcliffe praises Canada's 500000-man war effort, vast wheat fields, railways, and industrial capacity. He predicts lasting prestige, future East West trade, and Rus sian interest in Canada Russia ties. The interview frames Canada as a modern nation built on courage and commerce.
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London
Lord Northcliffe
Times
Canada
Cable
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Italy
England
Ypres
Festubert
Givenchy
Waterloo
Russia
Dominion
United States
Germany
Jacques Cartier
Wolfe
Quebec
Britain
Dominion wide prohibition discussed as gradual path
The Hamilton Spectator notes many already favor provincial prohibition, preferring a stronger regime than local veto. It explains manufacturing would remain under provincial control, with A1 loopholes through Buffalo, and frames local option as foundation for a broader edifice leading to Dominion action. The Committee of One Hundred is expected to push step by step.
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Dominion
Hamilton
Quebec
United States
Buffalo
Committee of One Hundred
Hamilton Spectator
Good Roads Banish Isolation and Rural Highway Improvement
The University of Illinois Bulletin advocates superior public highways as essential for market access and higher prices. It argues roads boost social life, school improvements, church benefits, and rural community strength as autos multiply.
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Immnse
Illinois
Rome
University of Ulinois Bulletin
Choate Urges U S Duty to Liberty in War
Joseph H. Choate former ambassador to Great Britain spoke at the Pilgrims annual dinner and business meeting in New York saying Americans must not stand by while liberty’s cause is crushed in the war and should take part in the fight.
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Pilgrims of the
United States
New York
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
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C. W. Elliot
Lord Northcliff
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