Gulf Stream control and Mississippi river plan proposed
A writer, Mr. Ricker, proposes massive projects to deflect the Gulf Stream offshore of Newfoundland to warm northern climates and to dam and regulate the Mississippi with locks and a spillway system. He argues Congress should consider these schemes as a path to safer navigation, climate shifts, and regional development, though skeptical readers question their feasibility.
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Ricker
Mississippi River
St Louis
Congress
Teif Ericsson
Vespucci
Colunbus
Tropics
Newfoundland
Arctic
Equator
North Atlantic
Europe
North America
England
Brooklyn Engineer
Mississippi Valley
Breed
Enterprise
Forecast for 1914 as Told by Madame Thebes
A Paris seeress predicts 1914 will bring global tension and regional turmoil. She warns that Mars governs war risks, England faces peril in India, Portugal sees a return of monarchy, Austria-Hungary and Hungary endure troubles, Germany faces a national upheaval, and France suffers scandals and industrial strife while America remains largely untroubled.
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Madame Taches
Madame Thebes
Paris
Europe
Ametica
Mars
England
Great Britain
India
London
Portugal
Austria
Holisg
Llochsted
Vie ‘Enina
Hungary
Germany
Italy
France
America
Dreams and a Brooklyn engineer’s canal vision
The article extols the Fanaina Canal as nearly finished and presents Carrol L. Ricker of Brooklyn proposing other grand schemes. It argues the engineer’s feats could rival the Panama Canal in bringing vast benefits, if his plans prove practicable.
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Fanaina Canal
Carrol L. Ricker
Brooklyn
Lyne
Panama
Taft Presses Philippine Policy With Cautious Criticism
Taft argues that knowledge of the Philippines backs his guarded critique of current policy. He says Democrats winning would better the country than Progressives and warns against trusting Senig Quezon as a reliable adviser in the Philippine question.
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Mr.Taft
Philippines
Iis
Philippine Commission
Islands
Selary
Washington
Taft
Teast
Sengi Quezon
Philippine
Debate on Filipino Policy Cites Wilson Texts and Critics
The article cites President Wilson on constitutional government and the Philippine question, arguing a government is a form of character, not a mere constitution. It critiques Secretary of State's influence and calls for careful, enlightened reading of Wilson’s words by Americans like Bryan and Quezon.
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Mr.Yatt
President Wilson
Wilson
Mir. Bryan
Lenny Quezon
Birthplace debate Over James Hamilton Lewis Revealed
An editorial lampoons claims about James Hamilton Lewis birth origin and mocks rival towns. It notes Lewis studied in Illinois and questions his political stance while lampooning birthplace pride and regional rivalries, referencing Pindell and a humorous exchange about Utica and Syracuse.
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Lewis
Mlllinois
Massachusetts
Dave Walsh
Japan
Bryan
Pindell
Minois
Greece
Lomer
James Hamilton Lewis
Charlie Case
Utica
Syracuse
Navy recruitment praised for merit based promotions
The St. Paul Minn Dispatch notes the US Navy attracts recruits with good pay and technical training. It argues promotions by merit keep sailors content, contrasting with army discipline and officer promotion practices, and suggests widening private soldier promotions could ease army recruitment.
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United States Navy
Alg Navy
Jnb Ag
Cers
Navy
St. Seni
Minn
Dispatch
Colombia's Threat and the Panama Canal Pressure
The text depicts Colombia pressing the United States for concessions amid tense negotiations over the Panama Canal and Latin American influence. It notes Colombian leaders and bankers mixing diplomacy with threats, while warning that failure could lead to British influence and broader regional instability. The piece frames U.S. responses as crucial to safeguarding strategic interests.
Arthur Stanwick's risky plan backfires and then pays
Arthur Stanwick's schemes to marry May Latimer collide with his father’s mind for business as Mr. Woburn’s shares and royal mines loom. A late night confrontation ends with Stanwick ordering his son home and the two reconciling as Arthur negotiates a partnership while May Latimer remains central to the family drama.
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Due Cours
Nltice
Stanwick
Tir
Woburn
Umac
Henry
Arthur Stanwick
Miss Latimer
Abzury
James Blanwick
Max
Atex
Ime
Phn Ott
Lesye
Arthur
Emily
Gladstone
Mr. Stanwick
Mr. Woburn
Henry Webern
Milionaire
Me. Woburn
Branwick Junior
Atlantic Ocean
Woburra
Mt the Latimers
May
Stanway
Howe
Royal Deeps
Wobart
Bray
Tor
Mr. Stangick
The Maser Mind Opens at Grand Opera House
The Maser Mind opens at the Grand Opera House in a tale of revenge by a master mind against the former district attorney. Daniel D. Carter weaves an intricate plot with eerie suspense and strong character drawing. Billy Nanon Welch, George Young Leary, and Kyle deliver convincing performances in a well received melodrama. The show will be repeated tonight.
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Howard Hye
Daniel D. Carter
Everage
Me Plecé
Billy Nanon Welch
Lucene Blount
George Yoing Leary
Walter Blount
Mr. Kyle
Huerta Elimination Seen as Key to Mexican Peace
The article argues Huerta must go to secure peace in Mexico. It suggests US action may be needed to push him from power, or European pressure could force his removal. If both fail, Washington might consider military measures to back the Constitutionalists and deter Huerta.
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Washington Orient
Huerta
Mexico
United States
jScene
Washington
Constittionalists
Arma
Letters on City Streets and Meter Inspectors
Readers urge prioritizing street repairs over San Pedro avenue improvements and warn against costly city meter inspectors. A letter from SAN PEDRO advocates fixing East Street and other lanes first, while opposing extra city oversight and urging self funding if added. A separate note questions meter inspection for water, electric, and gas services and suggests residents watch meter readings to curb charges.
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San Pedro Avenue
Main Avenue
Pedro Evenue
Aids
Bmeters
Paul Hellman
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