Views on British treachery and American policy for war
A letter argues Britain misled Congress into arming merchant ships for defense and offense against German submarines, warning Americans and debating the legality of the "defensive offensive" craft. It laments entanglement while urging prudent policy and warns against needless martyrdom or rash actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dafenas Congress
Fermany
Britain
KE Parsons
Detroit
Tribute to J M Poyer as U S Governor of Samoa
The piece marks March 1 1916 as a pivotal day in American Samoa history when Commander John M Poyer arrived and assumed governorship. It praises his leadership during a devastating hurricane and notes his plans to relocate inhabitants to Tutuila, restoring self sufficiency on Manua, while emphasizing the U S government support and absence of local revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Samoa
John M Poyer
Uncle Sam
Manus
Gov Poyer
Tutuila
Tutulla
Manua
Poyer
Tutulle
Gov. Poyer
South Pacific
United States
Prefers D C to Boston Girls A Word From Readers
A reader argues that marrying a Boston girl and a Washington girl shows brains win over looks and notes happy outcomes in both cities. A separate letter urges Washington to provide mid sized rooms for lectures, stressing Aquarium Society of Washington and public education needs. A third letter discusses woman suffrage and Virginia political shifts, predicting near Republicanism and a potential senatorial primary matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri la Sorce
Boston
Washington
Harvard
Nevada
Post
Public Library of
National Museum
Scientific Society
Aquarium Society of
District of Columbia
Ald Washingtonians
Hat
R. W. Shufhlot
Medical Corps
Criticisms of Army Rank Fill and Ambulance Policy
Editor letters urge reform on army promotion practices harming unit fit and warfare effectiveness. They warn captains fill units with non infantry to preserve rank, risking overall Army efficiency. A separate note criticizes Washington speed limits on ambulances, urging police to prioritize emergency response and public safety over rigid enforcement. Readers advocate courtesy and reconsideration of regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minthr F. KY
Washington
Smbulancs
Antisuffragists See Signs That Their Cause Prospe rs
Antisuffragists argue recent votes show suffrage will harm politics and that most voters lack information on both sides. They cite losses in Maryland Virginia Oklahoma Kentucky New Jersey and declines in Chicago. They claim women and men largely oppose suffrage and note reduced media attention to suffrage news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiditor Post
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
United States
Maryland
Virginia
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Chicago
Idinde
Favors Tax on Munitions Sent to Allies in Europe
An American reader argues for an internal revenue tax on all war munitions to finance relief at home and curb arms shipments that could later threaten the United States. The letter asserts America first and calls for revenue shifting to limit foreign warfare impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Post
United States
England
America
Mexico
Cour
Ambprica
Washington, D. C
Kentuckian Urges Brandeis Confirmation in Unequal Battle
A Louisville letter from George Baber argues for Justice Louis D. Brandeis's Senate confirmation, detailing support from his Kentuckian roots and praise for Brandeis's career. It recounts past defenses related to Ballinger and Glavia, framing opposition as partisan and unjust while urging local pride in his confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glavia
Mr. Brandeis
Brandeis
Pacific Coast
Gravis
Taft
United States Senate
George Baber
Clean up premises to curb flies and disease
Hugh Watson urges a citywide clean up campaign focusing on homes yards and drains to destroy flies and germs. He calls for police inspections and health department action with 24 hour removal deadlines and proposes free disinfectants for the poor to curb mosquitoes and save doctors from extra work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly
Board of Health
Hugh Watson
Bryanesque Rules for Use If Enemy Invades U S
A fragment from the Post mocks Mr Bryan and suggests mock wartime rules for defense. It lists odd edicts about delaying armed response, choosing when to act between sunrise and sunset, and using improvised tools while recalling ancestral pacifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wditer
Bryan
Dodgers 14 Orioles 2 in Baltimore game report
Brooklyn Nationala defeated the Jocal Internationala in Baltimore today by 14 to 2. Batteries Madd Caldwell and McCarthy vs James and McAvoy. Also notes White Sox defeat Dallas 18 to 2 with pitchers Biler Wysiiamus Lynn and Conle te Black and Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Brooklyn Nationala
Jocal Internationala
Brooklyn
Madd, Caldwell
McCarthy
Ah Gaan
James
McAvoy
Dallas
Tex
Chicago Americans
Dallas Today
Chicago
Dellas
Biler
Wysiiamus
Lynn
Conlete
Mack
Breaks World's Records in Oregon Indoor Meet
Four world indoor marks fell under AAU rules at Oregon Agricultural College. Fred Kelly of Los Angeles shattered records in the 80 yard dash 8 1/5 seconds the 80 yard high hurdles 10 seconds and the 220 yard dash 33 seconds. Third Street Stars defeated the Herald Hustlers 3 to 2 with a listed lineup. Houston reports Thorpe sent to Milwaukee under Giants manager McGraw option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Oreg
Oregon Agricultural College
Fred Kelly
Los Angeles
Houston
Tex
James Thorpe
Milwaukee
McGraw
Giants
Masonic Battle Teams Lead by Whigon and Gude
Capt Lews Whigon and William F. Gude will lead Shrine and Grotto baseball teams for the annual Masonic game benefiting the Masonic and Eastern Star Home at American League park on Saturday June 17 at 3 o clock. L Whiting Estes and George K Emmons will scout for their branches. William Clabaugh, Frank M Scott and Ferry P Patrick head the game committee under the Mastera Association of the District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lews Whigon
William F. Gude
Shrine and Grotto
Masonic
Eastern Star
American League Park
L. Whiting Estes
Potentate of
Almas
J‘temple A
William Clabaugh
Frank M. Scott
Ferry P Patrick
Mastera’ Association of
Shermans Lead Royals in District League Race
The Shermans extend their edge over the Royals in the District League pennant chase by about two games with three games remaining. Bonts posts an average just above 107 to top the individual charts as the standings tighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shermans
Royals
Bonts
Christens Athletic Field Opens with Meet Series
Western christened its new athletic field Saturday by hosting a two class track and field meet. Seventy five entries competed in junior and senior divisions with events in sprints, jumps, and distance races. Senior and junior results list Wight Jewett Faber Hoyard and others among top finishers. Field judges Cissell and Galt, Clerk of contract Stuart Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Bove
Wight
Jewett
Sacendt Faber
Timime
Cenior
Wackall
Eecomd
Rakemann
The
Hidosh Teonior
Bridget
Firat
Jens A Jue
Begkeste
Jung Gonler
Bont
Graves
Davidson
Unclear Name List From Multiple Newspapers
A garbled OCR listing many racehorse and mock names such as Chemung Rhymer Ben Otis Edlith Olga and Yodeles with scattered city and owner references. The fragmentary text mirrors a racing or listing column with no coherent event, date, or outcome to summarize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginelsnat
Enquirer
Chemung
Rhymer
Ben Otis
Edlith
Olga
Trend
Lite
Little Bogland
Gold Cap
Bob Redfield
Fair Helen
Tillminster
King Worth
Louise Travera
Richard Langden
Mins Watera
Menlo Park
Batwa
Captain Parr
Aharg
Morning Telegraph
Ben Otls
Halth Olga
Garnet
Eilen Smyth
Ida Claire
Fanmouse
Quther
Louise Travers
Casaba
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Kindlin
Dinty Moore
By. M’manas
U. S
Great Britain
Foster
Washington Post
Columbia
Nineteenth Street
Fourteenth
Spaharatreeta
Chia Tetp
Tovation Ison
Padale
Twe
Thomas Humcker
Ireland
Germany
Elizabeth
Howard
Pymm
Hampton
Nevins
Fayle
Thomas Nevins
Waterford
J. M. Poyer
Samoa
D.C
Joshph M. Stoddard
District of Columbia Association
Mahone
Joseph L Crapper
Alexandria
Cropper
Staunton
Wilson
Alleghany
William Mahone
Campbell Bascom Blemp
Salvator and Tenney
Ada
Fitzhugh
Kentuckian
Louisville, KS
U. 5
Wichman
Dodgers
Orioles
White Sox
Third Street Starx
Third Street Stars
Herald Hustlers
Flournoy
George
Greally
Ayler
Cotton
Reds
Johnson
Willard
Saffell
Thorpe
Masonic Battle
Royal
Westons
Goodfellows
Belmonts
Garrison
Anton
HG. Ha
Stanford Eee
Mangham
Allen
Walley
BIL
Kraess Ar
Howser
Walker BT
Michand
Krieger
Lovaless Bes
Webler
Rider
Beilee TB
HL BT
Pratt Murphy
Farrow
Offenberg Ia
Christens Athletic Field
Bowie
Hot Springs
Kneinnatl
Wall Street
Fair Mary
Edm Pak
Ramona
Mose Irvine
Philbin
Smoky Dan
York Lad
Pontefract
Billy Joe
Stout Heart
Consoler
Mabel Dulwebber
Harwood
Ataboy
Elo Brazos
Duke of Shelby
Eden Park
Petit
Colza
Bid Wiley
Scallywag
Fairly
Mabel Dulwaber
Bio Braxos
Budweiser
OvAnce
Hecht & Co
Maxwell
H. B. Leary
Emerson & Orme
Hudson & Dodge
Wilcox & Vim
Semmes Motor Company
Conn
Ave
Congressional Garage
Tal. H
Tel. L
McLean, Mer
Republic Motor Trucks
Ethot
Tel Main
Eee
FORD
Reed
Seventeenth Street
Rato & Msendeye
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