Pacific naval power debate and Johnston's economic focus
A 1913 analysis argues Great Britain leads in Pacific naval strength, Japan lags, and Germany trails. It discusses Pacific fleet needs, Hobson’s figures, and Johnston’s view that economic conditions shape naval policy and empire prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infantry Journal
Harvard University
Am Oan Éal Association
Profeston
United States
Pacific
Johnston
Great Britain
Japan
Germany
Atlantic
R. P. Hobson
Congress
Hong Kong
House of Commons
Hobson
Hensley
Missouri
Consumption and Its Cause of Diet in the Salisbury Method
Dr J H Salisbury argues that fermentation from fermentable foods drives consumption. He notes stages from incubative yeast buildup to transmission via the blood, yeast deposits forming tubercle, then interstitial decay. Diets removing fermentative foods and improving digestion are proposed as the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Salisbury
City of
New York
Salisbury
Potomac River
New York Reports Female Cops and Market Wloom as Crime Swell
A long feature describes 500 or more women volunteering as "feminine cops" in New York guiding sanitary efforts and reporting crimes, especially in dance halls and theaters. The piece covers stock market gloom with Wall Street firms, high per day costs for members, and egg price surges affecting restaurants. It notes bunco schemes in Times Square, then offers meat preparation guidance amid rising meat prices.
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New York
Caraethane
Police Boys
The
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Wall Street
Cobin Matchers
Times Square
Fifth Avenue
Mobile Pan American visit boosts investment in Panama celebration
Auditor reports 17000 dollars raised and disbursed for the Southern Commercial Congress and Prest Wilson visit in Mobile. Press praise cites Harper’s highlights and the “Mobile Declaration” as U.S. policy influence in Latin America. Louis C. Irvine credited for securing the president’s Mobile appearance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Presti Wilson
Panama
Congress
Press of
The
United
Harper's
America
Europe
Wilson
United States
Latin America
Daily Press
South
Central America
New York Herald
J. K. Obl
Mexico
John Bull
Soaeee Wilson
Monro
Frienship
Louis C. Irvine
Irvine
Washington
Mr. Irvine
Currency Bill Heading for Senate Approval This Month
The Owen currency bill faces rapid passage in the Senate with a Democratic majority ready to act by December 20. Senator Owen defends his measure against banker Palbert, arguing the plan supports reserve flexibility for banks while the Federal Reserve Board can set limits as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Owen
James T. Palbert
National City Bank of New York
Talbert
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Unemployment Crisis Prompts Chicago Relief Plan
Chicago officials prepare recommendations to relieve nearly 100,000 unemployed men as crime starvation and death are warned if action delays. A Home Less Men committee report cites charity overload and a 50 percent drop in available jobs, urging state relief legislation amid broader urban struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Arousing Curiosity Over Wilsons Omission Mystery
The piece teases theories on President Wilson’s omission of a vice presidential nominee. The fragment hints at a singular true reason known to Washington and playfully questions if Hon Marshall offers culinary tips. The prose reflects a press-style riff on motivation and chance.
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Wilson
Washington
New York Herald
Hon. Marshall
Reforming Government with a Bureau of Pulchritude
A fragment proposes Congress create a Department of Statesmanship or Bureau of Pulchritude Statesmanship at no cost. It pledges to support its head and the project with enthusiasm, though specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Grand opera’s reach across South America and its people
The article details South American grand opera venues from Mexico City to Buenos Aires, describing Teatro Nacional, Teatro Colon, and La Paz venues. It notes seat prices, large touring companies from Europe, and the cultural significance of opera in Latin societies. It mentions Caruso and other famed artists performing in Buenos Aires and across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Republics
Mexico
Teatro Nac
Europe
Americas
Unite States
New York
Mexico City
United States
Teatro Nacional
France
Italy
Spain
Conta
la Paz
Bolivia
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Knowlegre
South
United
Buenos Aires
America
Naples
Teatro Colon
Opera
TF Opera
Caruso
Bea
Amatos
Plancons
Matzenauers
Tetrazzinis
Nexis
Valpariso
Chile
Bogota
Pia
Quito
Ec Lima
Peru
Montevideo
Caracas
Rion
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Mobile Item Company
Incino
Ita Bild International News Service
Southern NJ Publishers’ Association
Bell
Home
Tee
Mobile, Alabama
Quincy Norton
Hetty Green
John D. Rockefeller
Housewives’ League
League
Ae Pia
Arthur Ryan
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