Congress Prepares Naval Expansion Amid Economic Overhaul
The Sixty-fourth Congress is remembered for vast naval buildup and economic statutes. It doubled standing army potential, expanded military capacity, and funded ship purchases while enacting child labor, immigration, and rural credit measures.
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Pacifist Delegation Urges U S To Stay Out Of War
Washington receives a pacifist group led by Jane Addams of Chicago. They present resolutions urging President Wilson to keep the United States out of war, declaring only a reparation and peace framework can assure safety and freedom of the seas. Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg condemns Wilsons break with Germany as unprecedented and brusque.
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Writers Behind The Times Dialect Change In American Humor
A historical note on how dialects in London and America evolve slowing, citing Joseph Vanes and De Morgan. The piece argues editors and writers of humorous periodicals should update language to reflect living speech rather than antiquated forms.
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Woman and child die as Laconia sinks in sea
In a telegram to the Associated Press a survivor from the Laconia recounts the tragedy. Mrs Mary Hoy and Miss Mirgaber Eloy of Chicago, and Cedelle P Iratts of London, perished as the ship was overwhelmed by waves. Eloy reportedly died holding her daughter, then both bodies were lost to the sea as the vessel rolled.
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Shipping Losses Run High in War Period
New York report cites Journal of Commerce figures showing 8 ships destroyed since the war began, a loss of 2473 vessels totaling 4,871,100 gross tons. More than half of these ships were British owned, reflecting major wartime disruption to global maritime commerce as of August 1, 1914.
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Sundry Civil Bill Passes House in Washington
The sundry civil bill carried appropriations totaling 138 million dollars and 40 million dollars for a federal trade commission study on high living costs, passing the house without a record vote. In El Paso 30,000 troops, regular and National Guard, are quarantined due to a pneumonia outbreak.
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Denmark Bans Alcohol Spirits and Silvers Here
A dispatch from London dated March 3 reports Denmark has temporarily prohibited the sale and distribution of all spirits and alcoholic liquors. The order requires returns of existing stock across the country.
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Seven Die as Auto and Train Crash Near Elma
Seven killed and twelve injured when a car containing Otto Steel foundry workers collided with a Cincinnati, Hamilton and Tinyton freight train near Elma. Survivors were removed to a hospital and identified by company officials as homeward bound employees.
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Berlin Stiffens Sea Order Against Atlante Threat
Berlin announces tightened maritime rule amid looming danger from Atlante ships. Marek l notes the end of grace period for full use of ships and no special warnings will be issued to submarines.
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King Alfonso Sends Note to President Wilson
Reports in Madrid say Tames W. Germa former ambassador from the United States to Germany carries a message from King Alfonso to President Wilson. The nature of the communication is not disclosed in official circles. A separate Vienna dispatch says Austria plans to lend Turkey 240,000,000 crowns for unspecified uses by Austria-Hungary.
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Kaiser Succumbs to Severe Chill in Berlin Health Update
The German emperor suffers a severe chill and remains indoors. He still receives ministers and communicates daily with headquarters.
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German Zimmermann claims U S plot. Canadian farmer prospering
A translated dispatch reports German foreign secretary Zimmermann denying United States South American plots and justifying defensive measures if war comes. It also features A C Merriam of Devil’s Lake recounting his move to Alberta in 1917, detailing farm growth, capital gains, and a banner Canada job market with high wages and no conscription fear.
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Mediation Efforts Underway in Cuba as Warships Seek Accord
In Santiago on March 5 negotiations continued between American naval commanders and Cuban military authorities. The chamber of commerce urged President Wilson to mediate now to prevent bloodshed and property damage, with rebel leaders showing willingness to reach an understanding with the Americans.
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Fragmentary Note Reflects Confusing Dialogue
An unclear clipping presents jumbled dialogue and garbled phrases involving dialogue about selling items by weight and a diner zone. It reads like damaged OCR from a Birmingham page, with stray names and nonsensical lines lacking coherent events or characters.
Cascarets and health claims ad sweepers
An old advertisement fragment touts Cascarets as a cure for liver stomach and bowel woes with a 10 cent box promise. It claims headache biliousness and distress will end and stresses cleansing inner organs. Also mentions other tonics and bizarre notes about fish tins and Garfield Tea.
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