Great Triumph of the Fleet and Security of the Empire
The British fleet dominates the seas as the German war effort falters. The article praises the Royal Navy for breaking German sea power, preserving global trade, and shaping the war’s outcome. It notes submarine limits, German economic strain, and Allied resilience as loading pressure tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
British Islands
London
Seven Seas
Germany
Monte Video
Yokohama
British Isles
Admiral Mahan
Mr. Balfour
Lord Roberts
Ang Lesse
Baltic
Britain
Indian Ocean
Falkland Islands
Persius
England
Clyde
Wear
Tyne
Persian Gulf
Arabia
Africa
Morocco
Syria
Egypt
Archangel
South
America
Russia Not in U S Market Says Imperial Munitions Board
The Imperial Munitions Board announced there is no truth to claims that Russia is negotiating orders for ten million shrapnel and high explosive shells in the United States. The board recently placed an order for 50,000 boxes for 45 brass cartridge cases with tenders from $1.22 to $4 per box, choosing the lowest bid.
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Russia
U.S
Imperial Munitions Board
United States
Should America Join a League of Faith-Keeping Nations
Dr. Eliot argues Americans favoring military preparedness need clarity on its purpose and scope while opponents push diverse points. He proposes a democratic Swiss-style army and notes potential federal laws, registries, and mobilization measures. He also imagines a small league of faith-keeping nations led by Britain France and the US to deter aggression and protect seas.
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New York Times
America
Eliot
United States
Belgium
Poland
France
Serbia
Europe
Dr. Eliot
Congress
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
Russia
Pan- America
Scandinavia
The
Hague
Britain
Canada rises in world view after the great war says Lord Northcliffe
A London correspondent reports Lord Northcliffe praising Canada's wartime role and future global influence. He notes Canada’s growing military contribution, industrial capacity, and potential to expand trade with Russia and other nations, framing Canada as a rising, independent power in East West global relations.
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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
Gera
Jacques
Britain
Dominion Wide Prohibition Progress in Canada
The Hamilton Spectator notes growing discussion of provincial prohibition as a step toward broader national action. It compares local option, provincial, and Dominion prohibitions, arguing partial measures may precede a complete dry regime with stronger enforcement and unified standards across provinces.
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Dominion
Hamilton
Quebec
United States
Buffalo
Dominion Prohibition
Hamilton Spectator
Good Roads Banish Isolation and Rural Improvement
The University of Illinois Bulletin argues that better public highways reduce farm isolation and boost social life, school progress, and church activities. It contends roads justify taxation for an adequate system and will unite communities as autos multiply.
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Illinois
Rome
University of Illinois Bulletin
Choate Addresses Liberty and War at Pilgrims Dinner
Joseph H. Choate former ambassador to Great Britain told the Pilgrims of the United States in New York that Americans cannot see liberty crushed in war without joining the fight. He stressed the duty of participation amid the current conflict.
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The
Pilgrims of the
United States
New York
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
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