War Resolution Passes Senate in Narrow Clash
The senate approved a war resolution against Germany 82 to 6 after tense debate led by La Follette delaying action. The measure, directing the president to employ all U S forces, moves to the house for immediate consideration with debate to begin at 10 o'clock.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Senate
House
McCumber
la Follette
Aretest
Nator Martin
Martin
Virginia
Senator Lodge in clash after pacifist visit in Congress
A heated incident occurred at the opening of Congress when Senator Lodge, 67, faced a pacifist group from his state at his office door. Harsh words were exchanged and fists flew between Lodge and Alexander W. Bannwart, 36, of Dorchester.
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Congress
Senator Lodge
Dions
Alexander W. Bannwart
Dorchester
Berlin Blames U S Over War Mood Absence of War Declared
Berlin officials said they saw no reason for an American hostile attitude toward Germany and placed responsibility on the United States. Germany would treat remaining Americans as before and would not move to wage war, while German officials in The Hague stated Americans could stay unmolested in Germany if Germans were unmolested in America.
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America
Germany
United States
the Hague
Wilson
Senator Lodge Aid Beaten in Capitol Incident
Born in Swizerland of Swiss German parents, Senator Lodge sent his antagonist to the floor with a jaw blow. As officers cleared pacifists, a young man in the corridor pummeled Bannwart before David B. Herman, a telegraph messenger, delivered a beating. Capitol police arrived, Bannwart bloody, charged with assault and later released on $1,000 cash bail.
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Swizerland
Lodge
Bannwart
David B. Herman
Capitol
Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany
President Wilson addressed the Senate and House urging a state of war with Germany. He cited unrestricted submarine warfare and German espionage as provocation, pledged full mobilization with the Entente, condemned Prussian autocracy, and framed war as defense of democratic nations and human rights. He emphasized no conquest, seeking only liberty and international partnership.
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Thomas J. Schall
Minnesota
Senate Democratic
Washington
Wilson
Senate
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United States
Mexico
Chapan
Congress
America
New Standards in Belle Letters Stir Ennui and Delight
In a Scribner's Magazine assessment W. C. Brownell notes that modern belles lettres feel unsettled by storied myths and obscure allusions. The reference to Amaryllis in the shade evokes ennui, while imagining the linagist in the bath brings pleasure, exposing the pedant's outmoded mental furniture.
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W. C. Brownell
Scribner's Magazine
Apathy in Michigan petitions during 1917 session
Special correspondent reports Lansing notes a sharp drop in public petitions. In the first 56 days of the 56th legislature only 51 petitions reached both houses, versus 2,124 in the same period two years earlier, signaling waning public interest in pending measures including woman suffrage.
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Michigan
Torrens System Bill Passed in Michigan Legislature
The Torrens land title registration bill moves forward after two decades of effort, with supporters citing quicker abstracts, simpler records, eye to farm loans, and fewer title errors. The measure faces continued opposition from abstract sellers while the Senate adopts amendments to the insurer code and fire rate controls.
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House
Senate
George W. Drennan
Legislative Committee
Detroit Real Estate Board
State Grange and Gleaners Organization
Tripp
Allegan
State Insurance Commissioner
Fie
Senator Tripp
Michigan Rating Bureau
Michigan Happenings in Local Columns Across Towns
A chaotic wire of notes from Lansing to Escanaba lists wartime recruiting, food, health alerts, and civic events. Michigan towns report milk producer associations forming, guards needed for Co. E at Fort Wayne, and splinters of tragedy from fires, shootings, and rail accidents.
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Lansing
Port Huron
Kevin Ford
Marula
Buffalo
Fairport
Grand Rapids -Lee Tl
War Department
Co. E
Michigan
James Cook
Fort Wayne
Owosso
Shiawassee
Painful female troubles cured by Lydia E Pinkham remedy
Ogdensburg Wisconsin woman describes stabbing pains and weakness. She refused surgery, used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, reports relief after one bottle and full cure after six bottles. The ad invites other women with female troubles to try the remedy and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ogdensburg
Wis
Ezra Dorion Ondenshare
Lara E. Pinkham
Painter in White Coat Turns Visitor's Question
An elderly country woman visits her son, a medical student at a large college. A young man in a white coat and apron exits, and she asks if a student is coming out for a doctor. He replies that a painter is leaving for a stroke.
Danderine promises dandruff free, glossy hair
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline claiming immediate effects after use. It argues dandruff and hair loss vanish, scalp stops itching, and hair becomes light, fluffy, wavy with remarkable luster. A 20 cent bottle sold at stores is recommended for proof of improved hair health.
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Knowlton
Adv
Warlike Bird Metaphor Turns Love of Peace Laxative Ad
In a speech the orator claims the love of peace now needs defensive armament with sharp claws and a falcon beak. An advertisement for Dr. Pierce’s Pellets promotes liver, bowels, and stomach aid with a laxative claim.
Comic Exchange Between Mr Neverwed and Mr Peck
A humorous exchange features Mr Neverwed asking if his wife treats him as before marriage. Mr Peck replies that before marriage she would refuse to speak when displeased, implying changes after marriage with a witty contrast.
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Mr. Neverwed
Mr. Peck
Lemon squeezer with small electric motor novelty item
A novelty device for public venues features a lemon squeezing mechanism powered by a compact electric motor. It is designed primarily for display and use in busy public spaces.
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Kalamazoo College
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