Dreams of German Fleet Invasion and Harsh Postwar Scenarios
The piece criticizes a Dutch trawler tale of fifty two German ships in the North Sea and debunks a Frankfurter Zeitung postwar fantasy. It notes how such dreams echo past 1898 horizon fantasies and mocks the idea that Germany could seize the US Navy or force massive war indemnities.
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Holland
North Sea
Wilhelmshaven
Atlantic
Block Island
Bar Harbor
Frankfurter Zeitung
Frankfurter’ Zeitung
England
Russia
France
Germany
United States
America
United States Navy
Frankfurter
Wearin' o' the Green stands for Irish sacrifice on St Patrick's Day
March 17 1916 marked a call to Irish pride and unselfish sacrifice as the war raged in Europe. The piece defends Ireland's loyalty amid English doubts and praises enduring qualities of mind and heart.
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Sons of
Ireland
Wearin the Green as Symbol of Irish Sacrifice
The piece links the shamrock and Saint Patrick to Ireland’s long history of suffering and self sacrifice. It notes the Irish aided England’s war effort, recalls famines when shamrocks fed the hungry, and ends urging Wearin’ o’ the Green as a tribute to selfless love for humanity.
Wall Street Pulse Hails Wilson Mexican Expedition
Wall Street views the US militarily moving into Mexico as a firm step toward rebuilding the southern republic. Mexican Petroleum American Smelting and Southern Pacific stocks rise, with turnover booming as public confidence grows and analysts see years of stability ahead.
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Wall Street
United States
Mexico
New York Stock Exchange
Wilson
Villa
Republic
Mexican Petroleum
Southern Pacific
New York
Europe
Rio Grande
Stock Exchange
Time and the Man Petain Emerges as War Hero
The article crowns General Petain as the war’s new public symbol after Verdun, noting his rise from a little known colonel to a master of defense. It argues his strategic genius will ensure his place in French memory, even if German pressure reshapes frontline lines.
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Petain
Verdun
France
C. T. Fincham
Garland
Steves
W. T. Goode
Joffre and Petain contrasted with American military staff
The article contrasts Joffre's decisive wartime reshuffle at Verdun with the U S lack of a centralized professional staff. It argues Joffre identified capable officers like Petain during the Marne retreat and implies America would struggle to elevate talent without a strong general staff and centralized command.
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Verdun
Joffre
Marne
Colonel Petain
France
The
Petain
General Petain
Navy
Army
Congress
Admiralty Rules for Armed Merchantmen in Submarine War
The Newark News reports on British Admiralty instructions guiding armed merchantmen to strike first if they believe an attack is imminent. Submarine captains are urged to assume all enemy merchants are armed and act accordingly. The piece notes risks, legal bounds, and calls Germany to show adherence to international law and humane principles.
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Lusitania
Germany
Newark News
Movies to Help the Stage and the Star System
A Cincinnati Times-Star excerpt argues that vaudeville and films actually aid the legitimate stage by relieving it of high salary stars. Impresarios seek stars, paying large salaries, which reduces reliance on a pernicious star system and supports better balanced casts.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
Rail workers press for eight hour day amid looming strike threat
The Galveston Tribune says railroad employees are balloting on demands for an eight hour day and wage upgrades. If not granted, a referendum could trigger a strike to enforce terms. The ICC would decide if concessions require rate increases, while preventing nationwide stagnation of rail traffic.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Galveston
Speaking on Naturalization and Civic Obligation
The Schenectady Gazette laments that native-born citizens overlook the duty and status of naturalized citizens. It argues naturalized Americans should value their privileged status and feel stronger obligations to participate and contribute, rather than view it as a casual convenience.
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Schenectady
Fresh Air Time Brings People Outdoors In Warm Spell
The Austin Statesman notes a mild winter and early spring like days driving both young and old outdoors to enjoy fresh air. Fishermen already seek bass perch and catfish as the season nears. The paper cheers continued access to fresh air for health and happiness.
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Austin Statesman
Boy Scouts Replace Parlor Servants in War Effort
The Austin Statesman notes boys are introduced in English homes to fill the servant gap caused by the war. Butlers and footmen wear khaki while many former maids become munition workers, seeking better wages and national service.
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Austin Statesman
Red Circle novelized from film by Ritchey
Albert Payson Terhune adapts The Red Circle from the Pathé Photo Play. Copyright 1915. The work presents a pulpy crime drama built around a cloistered network of criminals and undercover investigations. Will M. Ritchey contributed the film adaptation.
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Albert Payson
Thirteenth Instalment: The Red Circle Bites Back
June Travis and Mary confront Chief Allen and Warwell over the Red Circle. June flees to the Travis home but is captured by Farwell and Allen. Lamar persuades a cautious arrest, while June’s fate worsens as the press reveals her true identity and Mary posts bail.
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Mary
June
Lamar
Mrs. Travis
Sam
Jane
Yama
Chief Allen
Warwell
Miss Travis
Farwell
Allen
Chief
Max
Travis
Max Lamar
Charles Gordon
Red Circle
June Travis
Jim" Borden
Silas Farwell
Tag
Lvets
Une
Fashion Hint Teaches Wide Skirts Require Snug Waistlines
The article notes that distended skirts trend and waistlines should be trim to harmonize the silhouette. It describes a tan mohair suit with a full circular skirt, deep boned lining girdle, narrow waist belt, and metal girdle, plus a velvet ribbon hat and high boots.
Letters on San Antonio climate and incinerator plan
A reader from Chicago praises San Antonio climate and growth, sharing a family move and benefits seen after relocating. Another correspondent condemns a four-incinerator plan, arguing it harms home values and neighborhoods, urging candidates to state positions.
Back of the President: Free America’s Stand in International Law
The piece argues that opposing the president would threaten the cause of civilization and neutral safety on the seas. It asserts support for a principled American foreign policy, aligned with Washington’s tradition, against belligerents overruling international law. It frames back of the president as backing national honor over petty politics.
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United States
High Seas
America
Free America
Washington
Spooks the Cat Learns a Lesson on Stealing Fish
In a sleepy tale a cat named Spooks longs for fish at a market. She steals a dogfish, chokes on a bone, and the fishman scolds her, teaching that stealing is wrong and that she should curb her appetite.
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Spooks
Suy
Aden Fortress: Britain’s Gibraltar at the Red Sea Gate
A National Geographic primer outlines Aden as a pivotal strategic fortress guarding the London India route. It notes its volcanic peninsula, immense fortifications, moat, batteries, and diverse population supporting a fortified south end of the trade corridor.
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Aden
Araby
England
Red Sea
India
Far East
National Geographic Society
Washington
London-India
Arabia Felix
Paradise
Strait of
Bab el-Mandeb
Gibraltar
Indian Ocean
Asia
Shem Shem
Pase
First Holiday Excursion Ends in Alarm in Rail Car
An elderly woman boards a railway compartment for her first holiday trip with trepidation. As the train starts, the engine screams and she leaps up, exclaiming in alarm that the pigs are already ahead at the very start.
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Albert Payson Terhune
Caleb Conover
Syria
Pathe
Will M. Ritchey
Terhune
Light
Fraiter
la Prensa
Cientificos Or
Huertistas Party
Ignacio E. Lozano
San Antonio
Chicago
Randall Hotel
Tally-Ho
Alamo
Missions
California
Florida
Cecil J. Pereickeh
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