President Wilson reviews Hudson fleet in New York
President Wilson reviews the Atlantic fleet in New York waters and urges a strong but non blustering navy. He praises Secretary Daniels, says the navy expresses America’s ideals and that the flag embodies humanity. He notes the fleet’s moral purpose and observes the parade from the reviewing stand.
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New York
Wilson
Citizens’ Committee
America
United States
Daniels
Darnell Guilty in Mann Act Slavery Case
Former Kenosha pastor Rev James Morrison Darnell is found guilty of transporting Ruth Soper for immoral purposes from Owatonna Minnesota to Chicago and then Kenosha Wisconsin. Jury delivered verdict before Judge Geiger after a trial that spanned two groups of eight counts. Maximum penalty is ten years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine.
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Kenosha
Milwaukee
Wis
Ruth Soper
James Morrison Darnell
Owatonna
Mann
United States District Court
Geiger
Darnell
Minn
Chicago
Jeffries Improves Hopeful for Sit Up After Illness
James J. Jeffries, former heavyweight champion, in Los Angeles, May 13, showing marked improvement as doctors say he may sit up soon after a serious pneumonia attack.
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Jim Jeffries
Los Angeles
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Jef
British battleship Gelieth sunk by Turkish torpedo boat
Official notice from Constantinople states that the British battleship Gelieth was sent to the bottom by the Turkish torpedo boat destroyer Marevet Millet. May 13 report notes the sinking occurred in the vicinity of Constantinople and marks a significant naval engagement.
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Constantinople
Gelieth
Marve_et Millet
British battleship Goliath sunk by Turkish forces
London May 15 The British battleship Goliath torpedoed in the Dardanelles with about 500 believed dead. Churchill in the House of Commons announced B 14 sank two Turkish gunboats and a transport after penetrating the straits. Goliath, predreadnought built in 1993, carried four towers and a 759 crew.
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London
Dardanelles
House of Commons
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
Churchill
Sea of Marmora
Straits
Sea of Marmara
Bouvet
Aohi Baba
Moudros
Cape Hetes
Kilid Bahr
Merry the Goeben
Deportation noted for 40,000 Germans in Britain
Interment of 40,000 Germans and Austrians in Great Britain began by Scotland Yard with home office direction. Many women, children, and men too old for military service will be deported, per May 17 report from London.
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England
London
Great Britain
Scotland Yard
Home Office
Flyers Destroy Zeppelin in Battle Over Belgium
A Zeppelin airship was destroyed near Alost during a battle with the Allied air squadron. The wreck fell about 3000 feet and the entire German crew were killed instantly. Thousands of Belgians witnessed the clash near Rotterdam on May 18.
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Rotterdam
Alost
Austrians Bombard Serbians on Front
Nash May 19 Austrian troops reopened offensive on the Serbian frontier bombarding Serbian positions for several hours Sunday but no change in the front.
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Nash
War Office
Governor seeks backdoor for foreign insurers in Texas
Austin Texas May 19 Governor Purgeson asks senate members to back a bill allowing reentry into Texas of foreign life insurance companies. The move aims to ease entry of out of state insurers and expand market access for life insurance firms.
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Austin
Tex
Purgeson
Senate
Texas
Best Meal of the Week in the Kitchen Sunday Supper
A nostalgic slice of family life describing Sunday evening supper in the kitchen. The scene centers on all ages gathered around the table and sink, sharing chicken, dumplings, and various spreads. The piece praises the informal, self serve meal while contrasting it with formal dining.
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Father
Indianapolis
Colonial Closets and the Humble Beauty of an Old House
A colonial cottage reveals a maze of closets placed oddly by period design. Narrow upstairs spaces, roofline cupboards, and a kitchen-laden library closet illustrate the era’s sturdy, functional craft. The author admires the honesty and subtle charm of this architectural thrift.
Steam-Dried Hay Protected With On-Farm Steam Plant
The article describes a farm method to protect hay from rain by steaming. Grass can be dried by steam in about thirty minutes after cutting, yielding a sweeter flavor and storage stability superior to sun dried hay. Requires a farm steam plant but is simple and promising for farmers.
Naval Courtesy Honors Fr. Crew Deaths
As search efforts for the lost United States submarine near Honolulu harbor conclude the Japanese cruiser Idzumo anchors and salutes, dipping its flag for 21 sailors who perished aboard the Fr. Navy etiquette is noted as exemplary and urged in civilian life.
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United States
Honolulu
Idzumo
Family Traits Tie to Revolutionary War Ancestry
Miss Cayenne asserts confidence that Mrs Firmly’s ancestors fought in the War of the Revolution. She believes inherited traits of character suggest a history of participation in various opportunities and conflicts. The exchange reflects local interest in genealogical roots and past military service.
Budding and Grafting of Peach Trees
United States Department of Agriculture explains top-working peach trees to change varieties by budding or grafting. Budding, preferred for peaches, inserts buds into young or regrowing limbs. grafting uses cleft grafts but heals poorly, so careful technique is required. The bulletin No. 632 offers detailed guidance on pruning, renewing tops, thinning, and orchard practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Lifting the Stubborn Post
A strong steel lifting hook can be converted into a light post lifter by attaching a chain. Dig around the post and drive the hook point into the bottom, then draw the chain over a plank or stout stick to pry the post free. This method helps remove stubborn light posts.
Way of Cleaning the Churn Instructions for dairy churn care
Clean the churn by rinsing with cold water to remove buttermilk then fill with boiling water and whirl the churn with the lid loosely fastened so steam escapes. Repeat with hot water, drain, and dry. Rinse lime water occasionally. Rinse scald and dry all utensils. Store inverted in clean sunlit place with fly netting.
Milk Stable Cleanliness Keeps Milk Fresh
A clean milk stable prevents undesirable odors and helps the milk stay in best condition. Proper sanitation and odor control are essential for quality, safety, and market value.
Celery for Use in Winter by Anna Galigher
Late celery grows best when planted in cool moist conditions with rich soil and strong plants. In the North set in late July or early August, in the South about a month earlier. Prepare deep fine soil, use double rows, space plants eight inches apart, shade briefly, apply poultry manure for moisture and nourishment, hoe up soil periodically, and avoid packing too tightly to allow room for growth.
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Anna Galigher
NOTES OF THE HOG LOT
Plan to breed sows for September litters and raise piglets on pasture. Use skim milk to prevent scours with a cream separator. Reduce grain when hogs graze. Spray hog and poultry houses. Red clover in bloom is unsuitable for mature hogs but good pasture for young hogs.
Separate the Fowls for More Egg Laying Practice
The text advises dividing fowls into smaller groups to boost egg production. It suggests separating a hundred hens into four or five flocks, each with its own house and apartment, rather than keeping them crowded in a single space.
Economy in Wartime Buys Watches by the Gross
In wartime, Mr Gwillkimby details cutting luxuries and tightening family spending. He discovers his son’s habit of destroying watches drained funds, so he begins purchasing watches by the gross to save money. The plan aims to keep expenses just under reduced income until wartime costs ease.
Finland Grants Women Suffrage Under Russian Rule
Finland as a grand duchy within the Russian empire shows that women won municipal voting rights in 1863 for taxpayers in rural areas and 1872 for city residents. In 1906 a Finnish uprising led to a new constitution and parliamentary suffrage, though imperial vetoes limited many laws. The rights of Finns remain subject to empire decrees and governance.
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Finland
Russian Empire
Diet
Russia
Cigarmakers in Havana Earn High Wages and Pride
Havana cigarmakers, forming much of the Johnson fight attendance, are among the world’s best paid workers. They produce identical cigars without machines using simple tools. A reader entertains workers with newspapers or novels, earning up to fifty dollars weekly. several readers have held Cuban legislature seats.
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Havana
Jack Johnson
The Heavenly Home children ask about angels wings
A dialogue between a girl and a boy wonders why angels have wings. The boy jokes that wings keep angels from staining the golden streets with muddy feet, reflecting a playful moral twist in a quaint scene.
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Heavenly Home
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