Governor Fielder and the labor strike dilemma in New Jersey
A 1890s New Jersey strike sparks debate over militia use. The piece argues governors must keep peace, not side with employers, citing past actions by General Roe in New York and Governor Kimball in Rhode Island. It questions whether Governor Fielder bore responsibility for ensuing deaths and warns against overreliance on troops to quell unrest.
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National Guard
Fielder
Sherifs
Croton Dam
New York
Roe
Rhode Island
Kimball
New Jersey
Conscience Triggers Surrender of A New York Printer
Thirteen years after a mail misuse conviction and flight to Europe, Robert E. Hicks returned and confessed on Bowery. He surrendered to Anthony Comstock and began his term, but President Wilson soon pardoned him after his family’s suffering and public pressure. The piece weighs moral duties, deterrence, and the duties to wife and children versus state punishment.
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Robert E. Hicks
New York
Europe
Bowery Mission
Anthony Comstock
Cone
Mr. Comstock
Hicks
Wilson
Political Dilemma in Stopping a Riot
The piece argues that Governor Fielder’s decision in New Jersey to deploy militia during the Bayonne riot would determine his fate. Not acting risks deaths. acting invites accusations of siding with capital interests and potential vote loss amid a large industrial labor vote. It frames the governor’s choice as a test of leadership.
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Fielder
New Jersey
Bayonne
A Soldier's Vacation Amid World War I Frontlines
A reflection on European soldiers taking brief rests from brutal trench fighting. The piece contrasts war’s harsh grind with layabout leisure, noting soldiers retreat to nearby quiet spots for brief relaxation while remaining in combat zones awaiting orders. It depicts weary troops seeking calm before returning to the trenches.
The Soldier of the Trenches Granted a Restful Vacation
The text portrays a weary fighter finding solace in a forced retreat. It argues recreation varies by degree and likens the soldier’s respite to a summer break for the busy American businessman, though the soldier may resist the idea of leaving duty. The tone notes the tonic effect of noise and danger on his spirit.
Germany Wins Derby Moral Edge in War News
A British debate on holding the Derby during wartime contrasted with a German Derby that reportedly proceeded as usual. Pontresine won with jockey Pluevehke. The piece argues keeping a brave front boosts morale and confidence against the enemy.
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Flanders
Epsom Downs
Tue Light
Pontresine
Pluevehke
Great Britain
Germany
Bridge Pirates and War Stock Profits Stir Speculation
The New York Times reports stock speculation mirrors war orders with outsiders often profiting before negotiations begin. Officials warn that public profits may be exaggerated and actual planned business and profits for major companies remain unavailable.
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New York Times
Note From Austria Protests U S Arms Trade Stance
An Austrian statesman denounces American arms sales to the Allies as influenced by friendly motives and notes Austria should not buy on any terms. He hints at far reaching international law questions but offers no details. The American government rejects restrictions on neutral sales to any buyer, while Galveston Tribune affirms private American business affairs stay within neutrality law.
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Austria
America
Mieves
Jiplowatte Wscussion
Galveston Tribune
Behind the President United on Rights at Sea
The Chicago Herald argues broad American support for the president's policies toward Germany and the push for recognition of American rights on the seas. It notes dissent from partisan voices yet says those views are discounted by genuine opinion. Reports on the Utina/Urduna attacks condemn German actions as unprovoked threats to neutral shipping and warn that further incidents could force U.S. involvement.
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Tale
Jinsitania
America
Orduna
United States
Germany
Landmarine
Faeland
Galveston
Reducing Pensions of Veterans
A notice discusses pension reductions for Confederate soldiers, detailing smaller payments and adjusted sums. It notes the pension drop to $29 or $14 and hints at the burden on veterans and their supporters amid tax pressures and the wider public reaction.
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MKS
Pension Land
Waro News
HEAT WAVES By T. E. POWERS
The poem fragment titled Heat Waves by T. E. Powers appears in Moogrleht issue 4348, with intermittent formatting and stray text. The readable portion presents the author’s name, the title, and a cryptic byline, lacking a clear narrative or context.
Woman Chooses Love Over Rich Prospects in Village Tale
An unnamed young woman in a rural village resists an arranged match and dreams of a strong willed partner. A visiting elderly professor muses on her future, while she asserts she will marry for love, not wealth. Years later a red headed gardener becomes her husband, matching her chosen ideal.
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Kat
Epull
Hudson
Gotte Wade
de Tal
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Stortey
Iku
Tian Jad
Ty Fan
Observant Citizen Causes Car Conductor Scene
An agitated passenger harbored complaints from boarding to alighting as the streetcar rode, arguing with the conductor who tried to calm him and explain conditions. The exchange ended with the rider storming off, and the conductor noting a carded transit number before the car moved on.
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Travis
Ale
Nm Placid Valer
Ronan
Magiannite
Boston
Letters to the Light Alliertare on public transfers in San Antonio
A reader urges the paper to publish letters about streetcar transfer practices in San Antonio. He describes repeated failures by conductors to issue transfers, causing double fares and missed connections. He calls for improved transfer policy and better conductor instruction.
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Hgitor
Youve
San Antonio
Fane
Ta Ke
Ang Isaue
Sleepy-Time Tales for the Little Folk
A family reads a bedtime tale about a calf named Spot. The children care for the calf, teach it to follow, and share breakfasts with it. An accidental pillow moment with Ned and Spot’s brown nest adds whimsy to the rural scene.
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Httle Maud
Mable
Net
Vather
Lady Betty
Spot
Ned
Wim
Penraelt
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