Progressive Republicans Win Nominations In Two States
Primary results in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania show Republicans consolidating against third party progressives. In Massachusetts McCall won the governor nomination over Cushing and Foss with conservative support. In Philadelphia a three way GOP contest dominated by a Washington party aligned candidate backed by the regular machine.
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Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
McCall
Cushing
Foss
Clement
Philadelphia
Washington Party
Progressive Party
Thomas B. Smith
Re‘publican
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Repub‘licans
Masssachusetts
Smith
Tariff revision urged to boost U S industry
President Wilson remains unconvinced by tariff reform arguing it fuels growth and revenue. The piece warns of wartime trade shocks and urges prompt, protective action to bolster the dyestuffs industry as a model for broader manufacturing gains.
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Wilson
United States
War impact on US trade under Underwood tariff
A statement from the National City shows exports from the United States rose 24.6 percent in the first 13 months of the war from August 1944 to August 31, 1915, while imports fell 12.4 percent. The figures challenge admin claims that war drained the treasury and that the Underwood tariff alone could fund government expenses, noting the need for war and income taxes where revenue fell short.
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Bank of New York
United States
Political Commentary on Filipino Independence and Gun Policy
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times editorializes on Congress openness toward the Philippines and warns against intervention, calling the nation’s leaders humble and cautious. It mocks Progressive rhetoric and questions reliance on epaulets over guns, suggesting megaphones as a symbol of power.
United States and Germany in Note Over Ship Frye Arbitration
The United States dispatches a note to Germany via Ambassador Gerard concerning the American ship William P. Frye. Washington agrees to arbitration on whether Germany may destroy ships to stop contraband if proper warnings and safety for passengers and crew are provided. Germany denies complicity in passport misuse and discusses assurances for vessels carrying contraband.
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United States
Ger Mary
Gerard
William P. Fryé
Neafer
Germany
Crtiz
Pangengere
San Beion
Lansing
Berlin
Bulgars Align With Germany as Serbia Front Expands
London dispatch reports Bulgaria has joined Germany Austria and Turkey by crossing the Serbian border to seize the Belgrade to Constantinople railway and possibly the Nish Saloniki line as French and British troops move north from Saloniki to aid Serbia. German advances in Serbia continue with Semendria fallen while Nish claims Bulgar attacks repulsed. Emperor William I is said to have reached the Austro German headquarters in Serbia.
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Serbia
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Ser ‘Bia
Copenhagen
Pueblo Favored as Site for Government Munitions Plant
Speaker Champ Clark argues Pueblo would be a logical location for a government munitions plant if the United States decides to establish own war materiel factories. He emphasizes strategic placement and national needs in supporting defense production.
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Pueblo
Golo
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
United States
Spiking Tradition Sparks Humorous Exchange
A conversation about starting a new railroad includes a plan for a daughter to drive the first spike. The offer of a gold spike and a silver hammer is met with a witty request for a hair brush, highlighting lighthearted negotiation over ceremonial gifts.
Minister's Life Saved by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Reverend H Warner of Frederick Maryland credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his life after lingering kidney and nervous ailments including lumbago neuralgia and headaches. He promotes the medicine along with other Dodd's products and household tips while the ad mentions 50 cent boxes and free recipes and music notes.
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Frederick, Md
Dodd
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Adv
Japanese Economy Jokes On Frugal Fans In Family Tale
The piece recaps a Tokyo discussion where families boast thrift using a fan tale. One man says he saves a fan by opening only one section yearly, claiming twenty years of use. Another notes saving by never waving the full fan, keeping it under the nose to protect it.
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Tokyo
Natal
Jeannette
Cuticura Soap Baths Promote Comfort for Infants and Nursery
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Baths for infants and children aiding sleep and healing eczema rashes and other skin troubles. Free sample offer is promoted with a postcard address to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. The rest of the page contains unrelated anecdotes and an apartment-seeking dialogue.
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Cutiura
Dept. XY
Boston
Automobile lunch and duty phrase in monologue fragment
Fragmentary OCR note mentions an automobile lunch for a motor trip and a line about duty. Lacks clear persons, places, or events. cannot determine full story from the unreadable text.
Period of Romance Ends in a Domestic Scene
A dialogue heavy excerpt shows a woman announcing a planned marriage ending a two year courtship. The scene features flirtation and a minstrel-era club setting with jokes about old maids and married women. The tone reflects urban social comedy of relationships.
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Sambo
Bones
Ebery
Wild Fire Extinguishers Sold Amidst Careless Help
A clerk complains about repeated sales of extinguishers to a customer who admits not actually using them for fires. The clerk notes this is the third such sale in a week and questions the buyer’s intent while warning about safety. The exchange hints at a broader concern over misuse or unnecessary purchases.
No Compromise on Diet Allegations Stir Debate
A fragment suggests a debate over vegetarianism and inconsistent rules. The speaker criticizes an individual for not eating cabbage due to its association with corned beef, highlighting tension between personal choices and public image.
Bal timore American Tiny Dialect Exchange
A fragment from the Bal timore American shows a brief dialogue about indigenous language and a woodman, reflecting local flavor and humor. The text presents a playful exchange on word choice and social roles.
Why They Didn't Go
Fragmentary dialogue about outfits and money during summer. A laundress is praised for making clean white clothes with Red Cross Bag Blue and a remark hints at misused funds and unfamiliarity with the craft.
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