Echoes of Promontory Point and Western Rail History
A fragmentary 1919 era reminiscence touches on the Promontory Point milestone, the transcontinental railroad, and the Intermountain West. It references figures like Abraham Lincoln and Senator Ruthe rland, noting the garden spike and Pacific rail developments as pivotal in uniting the states.
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Rutberland
Alor Capade
Tinton Pacific
Central Star Roads
Promontory Point
Montory Point
Cat Flatory
English Statemen and War Aims in Europe
Fragmented outline discusses British and German strategies, tensions, and potential outcomes of World War I. Mentions Alsace Lorraine, Dardanelles, and food supply pressures. Fails to present cohesive events. outlines hypothetical Allowances and shifts in power between England Germany and Russia.
War aims and German motive amid global tensions
In authority circles around the Kaiser, selfish motives drive war. Some expected a six month conflict to elevate Germany, yet leaders like Nike Ballin of Hamburg America see enterprises ruined. A British politician notes Germany’s hope to sever allies, while Russia shows pro German sentiment waning and England faces a financially strong German influence. A potential peace depends on the nature of terms, with Swiss discussions in Washington signaling openness to German mediation and unrest among central powers.
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Germany
Nike Ballin
Japan
Hussian
Rusala
Rusele
England
London
Washington
Alaister
Switzerland
Polk
War debts loom as world spending soars in 1914
At the start of the European war nations carry massive debts. France $6.4B, Russia $4.5B, Britain $33.44B, Germany $5B, Austria-Hungary $4B, Italy $3B, and the United States a little over $1B. World debt would double by war’s end as Britain nears $13.41B in loans and daily expenditures hit $30M. If US residents paid to cover Britain’s needs, every person would contribute about $100.
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France
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
United States
Britain
United Srates
Ogden ASA Military Base Proposal for Utah National School
Regents propose converting the University of Utah into a national military school for training youths. If federal support is lacking, the plan may be costly for the state to sustain. Ogden could gain a military branch or arsenal, leveraging its railroad position as a strategic hub for eastern and western routes.
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Board of Regents
The
Univeralty of
Utah
Ogden
West Point
Alan
Salt Lake
Yallew Ieland
War plan urges mutton plants and depots for Pacific defense
A strategic base proposal argues relocating munitions and ordnance works inland, creating a large arsenal and defense of the Pacific coast. It warns that without war factories and six depots away from oceans, a coup by enemy forces could trigger a calamity in the future.
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United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Critique of Hearst news bias and policy in defesa period
The document condemns William Hearst and his yellow journalism as repeatedly misrepresenting Mexico and border events. It argues Hearst’s staff produce credible writing yet the truth is uncertain, citing edited accounts from Niagara Falls meetings and internal rejections of strategy. The piece likens Hearst to a boy crying wolf, suggesting public distrust grows from repeated false alarms.
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United
Hia
Bia
Trevino
Carranza
Hearst
Brasil
Ban Franciero
New York
The Obscene in Literature Debate Reaches Court
A discussion outlines the clash between obscenity laws and literary classics in U S customs. It cites Rabelais as a deemed classic exempt from import restrictions while arguing that great writing does not justify obscenity entering the country. The piece criticizes authorities for failing to curb indecency even in acclaimed works.
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United States
John C. Davis
San Francisco
Xa Yilthy
Pioneer Day Excursions From Union Pacific System
Tickets go on sale July 22 and 24 with return on July 25. Consult your local agent for area details and other particulars.
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Union Pacific System
Striking Garment Workers Face Hunger a National Crisis
New York July 18 reports say conference breaks amid garment workers strike. About 6,000 to 7,000 workers are without work and incomes as unions warn hunger may rise. citizen committees plan to raise funds to aid more than 200000 people, with weekly relief target around 9000.
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New York
International Garmint Workers
Sarkers
Etrihe
Sistemonty
Mota
Citrena
German Work Praised for Rebuilding in Polish Lands
Dr. Helfferich and Dr. Weltretch praise German efforts in Russian Poland after occupation. They note rebuilt roads, cattle and seeds supplied, standing grain, and schools in Polish, with equal treatment of nationalities. Hygiene, sanitation, and public works improved, cholera controlled, and local self-government fostered.
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Nerilo
Bayville
Wacem
Poland
Kurl Weltre Tich
Sie. Hielfferich
Atatt
Helfferich
Maid
Io Bretary
Toxns
Ludendorff
Schon
Univers Alty
Warsaw
Heltferich
Ermana
Helfterich
Elf
Heltferieh
Frulia
American firms on blacklist prompt New York protest
New York traders complain after Britain places most American businesses on the blacklist under the Trading With the Enemy Act. Alfred Richter and others report frozen accounts, halted bills, and canceled orders affecting China Japan and Far East trade.
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New York
New York City
Great Britain
J. A. Sahl
China
Japan
Far East
Welzare
Alfred Richter
CH Nee
Hong Kong
Ad Rise
Regilaris
Canton
Trin
JE Mehter
German bankers defend American officers amid war tensions
John Scully of Zimmermann and Forssy and Oscar L Gubelman of Knauth Nach and Kuhn say their officers are American and note business with England and colonies. They plan to approach the state department within days claiming unfair discrimination and interference with cables. Charles Hardy, a metal importer, suspects his name appears due to sending funds to relatives in Germany as temporary duty on the Mezienn border. They depart for San Francisco soon.
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United States
John 3. Scully
Zimmermann and
Forssy
Germany
England
State Department
Gald Oscar L. Gubelman
Knauth
Nachand
Kuhn
Charles Hardy
San Francisco
Object Matrimony at Oracle Theatre Tonight
Acclaimed productions headline a busy evening with Object Matrimony at Oracle Theatre and Peg O' the Ring showing No. 7 at Oracle Theatre. Fostering talent scenes highlight during a night of varied performances.
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Oracle Theatre
Peg O' the Ring
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