Hughes Emerges as Favorite for Republican Nomination
The piece notes Charles E. Hughes is the expected Republican choice in Chicago after polling observers saw his strong delegate support. It describes Roosevelt as finished at the nominating stage and predicts the former president will cease to be a major factor in national politics following the convention.
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Charles E. Hughes
Chicago
Supreme Court
Tur Lieut
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Colonel
Tue Lieur
Roosevelt
Tue Lieut
Tue Licart
Democracy and Autocracy in World War War Timing
The article compares autocracy and democracy in wartime mobilization. It cites Germany’s centralized state and rapid growth, contrasts France’s democratic resilience, and notes Britain’s initial unpreparedness followed by large forces. It discusses war timing and national strength without urging a conclusion.
Democracy over autocracy in war and suffrage debate
The piece argues democracy proven superior to autocracy in wartime decision making and prep. It cites the Vorwaerts warning against war and praises public debate. It discusses U S preparedness, compulsory service, and the role of equal suffrage in Republican strategy ahead of elections.
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Vorwaerts
Germany
United States
Congress
America
Suffragettes gain political leverage from party hearings
The suffragettes now hold a powerful position as Republicans and Democrats alike face pressure. Republicans earned a hearing in convention and could influence votes, while Democrats risk losing support by delaying equal suffrage. Politicians’ motives, once overlooked, must be weighed as the suffragists plan future actions.
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Chicago
United States
Tue Lienr
Tricking Father Time Across War Lamp Lords
The article discusses European lawmakers moving clocks forward by one hour on April 30 in Germany Holland France and England to gain wartime efficiency. It explains psychological effects on wake times and the habit of following societal conventions, noting some individuals may resist the shift while others adapt.
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Harry Lauder
England
Holland
Germany
France
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Empire
Europe
Poindexter Reciprocates After San Antonio Convention Honor
Tom Love seeks tribunal review of the national committeeman election and invites Judge Poindexter to meet on that ground. The convention at San Antonio gave Poindexter the honor, while any flaw in the title is blamed on the claimant. Judge Poindexter cannot afford to Times-Herald.
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Tom Love
Poindexter
San Antonio
Wacovention
Times-Herald
War Voices Against Conquest and Bloodshed Amid Frontline Battles
The World quotes Herr Ballin and Count Tisza calling war idiotic while Herr Noske asserts no German will sacrifice more lives for conquest. Despite such rhetoric, German and Austro-Hungarian forces press near Jordan and in the Trentino, with no end in sight.
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Herr Ballin
Count Tisza
Herr Noske
Jordan
Trentino
New York World
James J. Hill a Trusted Rail Baron and Builder
The New York World extols James J. Hill as a model railroad founder and empire builder. From humble beginnings he rose through toil and discipline, earning public trust through honest, sagacious management and a steady, debt-free approach that linked transportation with home building.
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New York World
James J. Hill
Mr. Hill
Casement’s Irish Uprising Sparks Debate on Home Rule
The World argues Casement’s exploit harms Ireland more than Britain and would have risked civil war and German advantage if successful. It asserts loyal Irish nationalists remain allied with Britain and condemns Sinn Fein and Clan-na-Gael for entangling Ireland in a doomed conspiracy. The piece decries treason and calls Casement a fool.
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New York
Casement
Ireland
Great Britain
Germany
Carson
John Redmond
France
Democracy
Trishmen
England
Sinn Fein
Clan-na-Gael
Cookery Note Describes Cheese Souffle and Tomatoes
A recipe outlines making a cheese souffle with flour butter eggs milk and parmesan, including buttered paper collar, breadcrumbs, and a moderate bake of about forty five minutes. It suggests serving hot with grated cheese and features a teaser for tomorrow’s stuffed tomatoes.
Waterpower Bill Promises Vast Development Across Rivers
The Shield waterpower bill would authorize private dam projects to develop more than 15 million horsepower, with the War Department approving dams and power plants to improve navigation while revenues fund waterways improvement. It imposes state and interstate regulation and rents public lands for the venture.
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Utica
Interstate Commerce Commission
War Department
Secretary of War
War of words shadowed by senator’s warning
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorglum saying international disputes likely to escalate into a war of words rather than settlement. He cautions that true peace cannot be achieved easily and implies continued diplomatic friction.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Sleepy Time Tales of Two Angora Kittens in Maine
Two Angora kittens Fluff and Gyp arrive from Maine to Helen’s home. Fluff loves piano music and a blue ribbon. Gyp acts like an alarm clock hungry and curious. They follow Helen to school, sleep at the foot of her bed, and Helen plans to teach them tricks.
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Helen
Maine
Fluff
Gyp
Clash of battle cruisers proves need for more swift ships
The St. Paul Dispatch lauds battle cruisers as decisive in the North Sea engagement off the Danish coast. It argues the submarine remains sensational but the swift, heavily armed cruiser is indispensable and that the United States should build more of them for naval progress.
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St. Paul
United States
Peary
North Sea
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