The Three Mile Limit Debate in War Time
An analysis argues for revisiting maritime boundaries from three miles to longer zones, noting wartime needs and historical cannon range bases. It discusses potential shifts in belligerent access, neutral rights, and the influence on trade and security in international waters. It cites ships like the Cecile and Hatsuse as examples of travel and mining concerns near shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iseir
Gan Gately
Cecile
Kar Harbor
Boston
Frenchymen's Bay
United States
South America
Conference of Powers
Hatsuse
Tian-tie-Shan
Forshrre
Russia
Territorial waters and the high seas debate in wartime
The piece argues over whether a ship sunk near Rotterdam to Bremen occurred within territorial waters or on the high seas. It notes the war era discourages changing international law now, predicts postwar focus on important issues including territorial distance from coastlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Bremen
Wari
Publicity and purpose of the New York Peace Society bill
An article critiques the New York Peace Society and its Congress bill proposing a Niagara conference on disarmament arbitration and universal peace. It mocks the effort as unlikely to end wars, questions press cooperation and publicity, and notes editorials seeking support and funds for campaigns. It references Andrew Cameric as president and lampoons media handling of the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Peace Society
Congress
United States
Andrew Cameric
Niagara
Europe
Joe Cannon
Inge
Equal-Suffrage Prospects in Texas Legislature
The Texas suffragettes face a legislative fight whose outcome will still advance their cause. A defeat would signal progress for the movement, as it would help place Texas on the map with white states and attract new recruits. The South’s growing support mirrors trends across the region and the broaderWest, highlighting economic factors tied to suffrage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Canary
Tana
West
National Debate Hardens Over Equal Suffrage Across Regions
The discussion in the North and West stresses ethics and economic needs, while the South and Texas resist academic debate, with recent schemes pushing for presidential suffrage as a stepping stone to national equal rights. Advocates argue limited presidential franchise could empower women without constitutional amendments.
Ostrich-like talk on preparedness and military limits
A speaker criticizes overconfident claims of U S military readiness. He argues that public boasting bypasses experts, risks enemy insight, and harms funding for defense. He notes political pressures and contrasts private professional judgment with public rhetoric, urging informed, restrained budget decisions.
A Woman's Revenge in Revolutionary Paris
In a Paris boudoir four women hear threats to the marquis de Loisy as a masked pursuer arrives and a vow of revenge unfolds. Decades later Mme de Loisy rises from intrigue to prominence at salon gatherings and diplomacy, culminating in a dramatic public denouncement and execution scene amid the guillotine era.
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Marquis de Lolay
Bas- Ule
Madamoisette de Puest
Yolande Ie Luisr
Versaillea
Louis XVI
Marquis de Mirabeac
Mme, de Laisa
Saint Pot
Cinton
Varin
Ovary Street
Jin
Lua Marauias
de Loisy
Maraitis de Lossy
Mme
de Lassy
Blongleur
Rio
Directory
Dialy
Austria
Prussia
Darthe
Tavoilies
Mme. de Loisy
Paris
Mme. de Lokia
Ehitef
Pa- Hee
Mme. Wea Loisy
Fa Aous
Jontey
Chilel O Police
Pantheon
Darthn
Philadelphia plan for public naturalization ceremony gains support
The Washington Star reports Philadelphia plans a mass naturalization ceremony admitting about 4000 immigrants as U S citizens. Leaders expect the president secretary of labor mayor and state governor to attend, stressing citizenship obligations and loyalty to the United States as immigrants become true Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Philadelphia
United States
Court of Naturalisation
Sitisenshin
Mke
Supply record good for troops food in war effort
The Springfield Republics notes the war office has a strong record in supplying food to frontline troops. Despite months of war and a large army, only one complaint arose about musty food from long storage. health officials and local authorities helped enforce strict contracts and inspections to ensure quality.
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Springfield
War Office
Datp
France
Barré
Taxta
Way Office
Letters on public publication and price logic debate
A reader laments the paper's letter policy while defending free expression and criticising a grocer’s prunes price. The letter argues mathematics underpins civilization, denounces profiteering, and calls for calm amid war rhetoric, urging readers to support American citizenship and oppose exploitative pricing.
Submarine Raids Reshape War and Naval Strategy
An analysis from the St Paul Dispatch notes German submarines disrupt British isolation and threaten Ireland Sea commerce. It considers the immediate impact on naval construction, arguing submarines change future warship design and tactics, signaling a long reach beyond this year’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Gismonder
Great Britain
Irish Sea
England
Iet
Clare
Sleepy Time Gnomes Plot Nightly Mischief at Jimmy's
In a village tale the gnomes scheme to steal a rug and wake Jimmy. They plan a double runner game, sneak to Jimmy’s house, quietly pilfer the red rug, and cause a playful nighttime alarm before returning home. The mischief ends with thanks and goodnights as morning light arrives.
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Jimmes
Consling
Fulan
Jimmy
Bere
Timms
Timmy
Linde
To Et
Almmy
Christmas trade outlook and national resolve
Reports from all quarters describe a surprisingly good Christmas trade and a hopeful mood for the future. With peace, mills reopening, and more employment, confidence rises as the nation faces postwar prospects. The piece urges restraint on pessimism and to work toward shared prosperity.
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Sehwas
Resson
United
America
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