Wilsons note to Germany sets clear terms in diplomacy
President Wilson urges Germany to respect international law and protect American lives at sea. The note defines the U S stance as firm and lawful, warning that German naval actions will determine future relations. The public expects Germany to uphold the principles of law as the United States has done.
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Wilson
Germany
Corman
United States
Taunell
Georgia
Tenolutians
Bing
Great Britain
Joxe Emich
Arder
Dre Lata
Fee South
la Counelt
Poria
Europe
Britain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
America
Prohibition Amendments Spark Political Scrutiny in Texas
A fragment discusses two House Joint Resolution 1 amendments on July 24 voters. One extends voting rights to certain naturalized residents voting outside their counties, aiming to aid traveling workers like railroad staff. The other would disenfranchise aliens who have declared intention, a move noted by prohibitionists to counter accusations of favoritism toward immigrants.
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Texas
Tita Staten
Swat
United States
Prohibition and enfranchisement debate split among factions
A newspaper column examines a legislative split over a two part resolution. It argues pro prohibitionists back disenfranchising aliens while anti prohibitionists seek to extend voting to traveling men and railroad employees. It notes both sides risk political motives and urges voters to choose between the two propositions separately rather than as a package.
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Warrow
Diplomatic warfare and unfriendly acts debated in press
A period article weighs how nations respond to unfriendly acts short of war. It suggests options like withdrawing ambassadors or suspending relations, notes possible U S actions toward Germany, and questions the advisability of escalation while stressing the fragility of diplomatic norms.
Harsh Talk on War Duties and Civilian Sacrifices
The speaker argues that refusing a duty is not a war cause and asserts it would be a grave reproach to escalate hostilities. He notes privileges to withdraw from positions and contends Germany’s actions should not force war. Even if a passenger ship massacre recurs, the response would be considered insufficient to trigger a broader conflict.
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Germany
United States
Americhas
Ayac
Cabelli
Geary
Dope versus dynamite in anti drug law debate
The piece argues that while doctors face strict Harrison drug limits, no such controls exist for explosives. It cites Eric Muenter's dynamite stockpiling and a failed attempt to attack the Capitol, urging a law as strict as drug controls to prevent misuse. It notes Du Pont's official stance restricting sales to responsible buyers and legitimate uses.
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Eric Muenter
Holt
J. P. Morgan
Ons
du Pont Powler Company
Muenter
du Pont Company
Capitol
Washington
Ely
Commutation of Leo Frank Sentence Reported
The sentence of Leo Frank has been commuted from death to life imprisonment. The Times notes the murder of Mary Phagan remains a revolting crime and acknowledges strong belief in Frank's guilt while also citing arguments for innocence. The piece reflects on whether capital punishment was the correct path amid national opinion.
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Wue
Frank
Leo Prank
Mary Phagan
Georgia
Natinal
Star
Women defend wartime roles urged by Harvard doctor
The Oregon Journal cites Dr Sargent of Harvard arguing no revolution in women serving as men, noting women possess greater endurance despite differences in muscle. The piece recalls female fighting capacity witnessed in Guinea and speculates on possible future use in relief efforts if European war continues, mentioning a hypothetical modern Amazon army.
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Sargent
Harvard
Mexican trouble harms Texas economy and security
The piece laments the impact of unrest in Mexico on Texas, noting hampered frontier industries, repeated soil invasions by brigands, and casualties among citizens. It urges President Wilson to secure order in Mexico, presenting cross-border chaos as a responsibility for U.S. action.
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Texas
Mada Velion
Howton Pvt
United States faces hunger donations and swift action
In a fragmented report the United States sees strong enthusiasm for hunger relief efforts led by a president linked to the effort. The text mentions plans to mobilize aid, address shortages, and organize supplies including food, water, and essential utensils for relief operations overseas and domestically.
Abbe Mathaud and Count de la Yaterns in a perilous train encounter
On a countryside train a priest Abbe Marmana meets Count de la Yaterns, a former colonial officer, who reveals a plan to die by his side. The count proposes a suicide pact with a last will readied and a witness, while bystanders secretly prepare to intervene as the tense exchange escalates.
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Abbemasnaua
Svat
Gury G'Orkay
Idin
Ture Ag
Hlavalet
Aubrays
Mathaud
Count de la Yaterns
Cal
Colonial Infantry
Duyermin
Chateau Saint-Mondard
Hermine
Alwyaya
France
Neavon
Goldier
Ywul Glone
Coroné
Itang
Abe
Coloel
Dave van
Audrays
Audrayal
Aradame
Selzad
Bemetady
Womans suffrage talks stir 1916 campaign echoes
Fragmentary OCR recalls Colonel W J Bryan stumping for suffrage, arguing women’s votes could shape policy. Debate hints at mobilization and partisan reactions, with references to campaign lines and public demonstrations, though details are unclear and garbled.
River Bug and rail lines shape battle front in Ruslan Poland
The article describes the River Bug as a key defensive and logistical axis in the war zone, with its floodplains and dense forests complicating troop movements. It details rail networks from Petrograd to the empire’s frontiers, plus river corridors linking Litovel, Novograd, and Vistula, highlighting how control of waterways and cross-border lines could hinge the campaign and threaten major industrial and agricultural regions in Poland and Ruslan.
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Ruslan
Poland
Rusaly
National Teographie Koulely
Europe
Husain Empire
Petrograd
Ouensa
Bug
Bletostok
Byelsk
Lemberg
Warsaw
Jalox
Vistula
Nova Georgievsk
Pavigadie
Lents
le Barger
Ratts
Russia
Soallorn
Growing German Navy Aimed by Allied Journal Preview
The Liverpool Journal of Commerce outlines German naval growth amid speculation on fleet expansion. It cites ships laid down at Kiel and Danitz, compares 8000 ton battle cruisers to the Queen Elisabeth class, and discusses potential timetable and strategic outcomes of a renewed German ocean surface force.
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Liverpool Journal of Commerce
Gersimam Pevy
Kiel
Luitzow
Danizie
Yanns
Sheh
Germania
A! Kiel
Blom and Voss
Val
Hamburg
Schichau Yard
Dantsin
Leon
Tessie
Sleepy Time Tales of Kittens and Monkeys
An old bedtime fable describes a girl named Best who befriends monkeys guarding her kittens. The tale recounts the monkeys’ gentle care, the kittens’ closeness to their monkey guardians, and a curious dog who misreads the scene. The bond endures as the kittens grow and are moved to new care.
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Clem
Kittos
Thaldo
Tens
Submarine History and Naval Bureaucracy Spark Debate
A long critical piece discusses early submarine development, citing Holland as inventor and noting hostility from naval authorities. It argues government rejection delayed the craft's adoption, urging American public support to empower a non-clique effort for building reliable underwater weapons.
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Ovary
Siberigy
Cha
Jarman
Holland
Naval
Uutvetite
Navy
Walt
Brooklyn
Bly
Hig
France
Garmeny
Wyderseas
US and Germany clash over rights at sea in Lusitania case
The piece argues Germany may sacrifice passenger lives in wartime sea actions while the United States presses for immunity for American citizens and insists on protecting lives above property. It accuses Germany of failing to guarantee the freedom of the seas and notes the diplomatic strain in 1900s era tensions.
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Fredlig Mexten
Jay
Gti
United States
Mexten
Thay Society
Holy Mexico
Eels Aere
Ange
Isinies Sayerum
Tele Vighis
Lusitania
Iimmunnity
Dulka
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