Decline in Title Market Tied to Enemy Aliens Seizures
The war era prompts a push to seize holdings of enemy aliens in America threatening about nine million dollars in New York real estate owned by Countess Szechenyi and other noble spouses. Seizures could curb aristocratic wealth, angering American heiresses and stirring a stronger anti titled sentiment as the conflict unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Countess Szechenyi
New York
Gladys Vanderbilt
United States
Jenny Luckemeyer
von Bernstorff
Toung Tan
Money and Men and the War Board Question
The piece argues that wealth creates conceit and broad influence, with financiers and captains of industry treated as infallible. It questions whether successful businessmen are suited to war tasks, noting government boards' heavy financial presence and possible misfits in war work.
Wealth and talent in wartime leadership cautions rise
The excerpt argues that financial success does not guarantee competence in all tasks. It notes governments should not assume money power equals broad ability. Experience shows distinguishable talents, as multimillionaires may aid war effort only by excelling in their specific field and proving value quickly to win attention.
Proper Censorship Marks New War Information Guard
Washington issues an order to stop leaks by forbidding officers and men from telegraphing ahead to meet others or sharing movement details. The rule bans divulging proposed inland or overseas movements, organization names, departure and arrival dates, and ship details. Provisions allow only information absolutely necessary to inform relatives, excluding routing, arrival times, and port details.
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Washington
Committee On Public Information
War Department
Perils that Rise and Fall in Human Thought
A philosophical excerpt discusses a mental tendency to view world events as a slow moving train with a definite destination. It contrasts two extremes: excessive optimism that sees progress in turmoil and excessive pessimism that foresees universal doom, noting this mindset may be an inherited trait amplified by ages. The passage hints at various influences shaping these views.
Destiny of Nations Defied by Shifting World Powers
In a sweeping historical reflection the author argues that no single race will rule the earth. Citing Germany's war aims, Russia's decline, and the fates of Alexander the Great and Napoleon, the piece contends history disproves apocalyptic prophecies and urges cautious, humane responses amid global tension. It notes Japan's Siberia policy uncertainty and mocks bureaucratic committees.
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England
France
Russia
Germany
Alexander the Great
Genghis Khan
Caesar
Napoleon Bonaparte
Letters from soldiers in France and abroad tracked
A Boston Globe note reports on letters sent to and from soldiers in France. Of 27 letters abroad, fastest took 17 days, slowest 40 days, average 27. Of 19 letters from France, fastest 17 days, slowest 34 days, average 23. They question how to improve the service.
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France
Java
Boston Globe
The Inventor of Margarine
The article credits M Mourines as the French chemist behind margarine, created during the Siege of Parly by mixing milk and beef fat. It says Mourise improved and patented the product, later produced by Dutch and Danish manufacturers, then shifted to vegetable oils to meet demand, with about 5000 tons produced weekly.
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Parly
M. Mourines
M. Mourise
Orighs
Margarine Ag
Lonton News
March Maiden Capers Parade Through Town Jubilee
A playful March poem describes a saucy girl with curled hair and swirling petticoats causing a townwide stir. She tosses kisses from east to west, tilts bonnets, and provokes fussy reactions as she frolics, hinting at coming pleasures and early spring antics. Sophie i, Redford in Kansas City Star.
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Sophie i
Redford
Kansas City Star
Letters Sho Bailey Hired by Meat Trust
Chicago March 16 federal inquiry into meat packers alleged combine examines efforts to evade Oklahoma tax assessments and defeat the Borland resolution. W Borders, former Morris and Company treasurer and Wilson and Company counsel, testifies on letters and telegrams showing attempts to win influence with Oklahoma City assessors and county officials.
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Chicago, Ils
Morris and Company
Oklahoma
Borland
Senator Mailey
Texas
Swift and Company
Basil Manley
Federal
Jade Commission
I Francis J. Heney
Commission
W. Borders
Thetessel
Wilson and Company
Borders
Oklahoma City
Armour and Swift
Fort Worth
Mr. Borders
H. TW
Tutchina
Oklahoma National Stock Yards Company
Carrico
Offutt
Oklo Thoma City
Edward and
Nelson Morris
Siy
Board of Equalization
John Choate
Stock Yards Company
Schwarzehild and Sulzberger
Met
Bank
Oklahom City Stock Yards Company
Heney
Wieney
Bailey
Joseph Reiley
Beiley
Fewers
Bordiers
Dailey
Mr. Heney
Thenry Veeder
Taggart
Kansas
Maney
Henry Veeder
J. A. Hunter
East St. Louis
Lawwrence Stringer
Seoil Matthews
Dairy and Food Commission
Stringer Senate Candidacy Receives Corporate Backing
The record notes Mr. Stringer seeking support for a U S Senate bid. Swift and Company pledge moral support. Morris and Company and Armour and Company also reportedly commit to backing Stringer.
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Stringer
United States
Swift and Company
Morris and Company
Armour and Company
Pretty Baby Chorus Guards Girls With Chaperons On Tour
The Pretty Baby Company of vaudeville will perform at the Grand Opera House for the last time today with three mothers appointed by owner Johanne Hodges to travel and guard the troupe. They oversee social invitations and ensure no girl acts without consent. Meanwhile Eddie Foy and the Younger Tots close their Majestic run with a varied bill including Clara Howard and others.
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Pretty Baby
Grand
Grand Opera House
New York
Jhanne Hodges
Majestic
Eddie’ Foy
Majestic Theater
Clara
Howard
Cycile
Johnny Johnston and
the Shrewsbury
Aliss Witzgerald
Clarence Senna
Whirlwind Acrobatics and Wire Act on the bill
The program adds a variety feature Whirwind Acrobatics and Wire Act ing to the bill. Hidden Pearls, a Paramount film of adventure in the South Sea Islands starring Sessue Hayakawa, is presented alongside noted performers and the act by Kettering and The Five Cubans.
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Paramount
South Sea Islands
Sessue Hayakawa
Kettering
Nationalists and Sinn Fein contest Waterford seat in Irish election
Waterford reports indicate Captain Redmond chosen by Nationalists to contest Parliament seat amid large canvassing campaigns and peaceful rallies. Civil tensions rise as flags are removed and a Sinn Fein club windows are smashed. parish priest Canon Furlong denounces threats of volunteers aimed at intimidation.
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London ‘Times
San Antonio
Philadephia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Dublin
Waterford
Captain Redmond
Bailybricken
Sinn
Pig Buyers’ Association
Sinn Fein
Canon Furlong
Iron
Ballybricken
Empty Slop Jars On The Home Guard Incident
A Los Angeles Times open letter from March 6 reports an incident during a Half Century Home Guard drill at Normal Hill Center. Guests from the Bible Institute allegedly hurled slop jar contents and cuspidors at guards, provoking outrage and fears of further retaliation.
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Los Angeles
Rey
A. Torrey
Bible Institute
Normal Hill Center
Francis Woodward
Cyitury Home Guard
Scrambled party idea and wartime quips flash across page
Wartime cabals and social humor mix in a column noting German Junkers amid heated talk of elections. Jests wryly propose a renamed party, while traffic laws, penny shortages, calf clubs, and garden plots punctuate a patchwork of opinions. A Milwaukee court scene ends with a cheeky remark on peeling potatoes.
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Sho Bailey
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Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Boyne
Peari Brothers
Burns
Tom Brown
Malph Thomas
Ireland
Redmond
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Missouri
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New York Tribune
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