Nation Defense League aims for Yale stadium crowd show
A New York meeting of the National Security League proposes placing all troops in Yale Stadium with room for citizens to watch. Cob Willum Conant Church notes only about half the national guard are qualified for marksmanship and urges Congress to act. The league vows no politics, seeks a citizen-backed bill of principles and broad public input on national defense.
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Yale
Col. Church
Cob Willum Conant Church
National Security League
Wich
Val Church
National Guard
Congrasza
Naval Board
League
Congress
S Stanwood Menken
Vind
New York
George Oriver Blacnam
Kraderic R. Caudert
Amd
Estimates For Public Works And Utilities Across Districts
Supplemental and deficient estimates urged for district utilities boards and local garbage contracts. Secretary McAdoo proposes additional funds for interstate rail valuation work and waste disposal projects. The commission notes ongoing work may push completion into next September with increased force, while several other regional survey and protection budgets are presented for national forest, prairie survey, and related waters and power initiatives.
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Ti Aidir
Congress
Ean
McAdoo
Sear
Llure
Addens
Tuna
Tho
National Forest
Taterair
North Plate
Nebraska
Alditwon
Pmopridcess
Redfield
Bureau study on trusts and resale inflation
The article outlines the bureau’s plan to study trusts and the resale system, examining economic and social effects. It notes tentative work this year, limited by funds, and a comprehensive survey of the industrial field prepared for future expansion before its potential merger into a federal trade commission.
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Bureau
Tse
Federal Trade J Romumission
Addi
President Urges Moral Insurance Against War Conflagration
The president argues for a wartime moral insurance over military expansion, urging citizenry trained for arms rather than a standing army. He warns against pressuring youths into military service, insists readiness comes from national principles, and calls for urgent completion of self government in the Philippines and related merchant marine legislation.
President's Message Emphasizes Peace and Reserve in Defense
The President declares the nation a champion of peace and concord while maintaining a ready defense. He cautions against a large standing army, emphasizing moral insurance against world conflicts and a commitment to preserve longstanding principles amid global tension.
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Nous
America
Must Rely on Trained Citizens for National Peace and Safety
A call to rely on citizen soldiers rather than standing or reserve armies. Advocates voluntary training in modern arms and camp maintenance, to develop national discipline, physical health, and civic readiness. Supports strengthening state national guards while keeping within constitutional obligations and peaceful policy.
National Defense Not Been Neglected
A defense policy speech affirms a strong navy as a bulwark, stresses defense as peaceful and permanent, and rejects offense or conquest. It promises no hurried policy shifts, emphasizes learning from experience, and calls for using national resources to enrich commerce and aid world need. See
Doral Reports On Tobacco And State Trade Burdens
The report outlines the extensive duties of the department covering tobacco lumber farm implements taxation of corporations petroleum and conflict of State foreign corporation laws and trust legislation. It recounts the department's burdens including census standards of weights and measures lighthouses fisheries and steamboat inspection service.
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Doral
Department
Navy Enlistment Record Broken in One Day
The Navy Department reported a record enlistment of 192 men in a single day since the Spanish war. The total number of enlisted men rose to 2,451,007 as the spree continued.
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Navy Department
Laugh at Carranza Tale Draws Laughter From President
Senator William Alden Smith said the United States withdrew troops from Vera Cruz after a 24 hour ultimatum from Gen Carranza and the remark drew hearty laughter from the President. A White House caller noted the President's amusement and asked about a comment. The President affirmed he was correct.
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William Alden Smith
United States
Vera Cruz
Carranza
White House
President’s Address Draws Bipartisan Applause in House
The president spoke at length on national defense and economy as Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark presided. Democrats cheered his stance on a cautious defense, while senators urged a stronger navy and expanded war readiness. Cabinet members attended, and lawmakers pressed for ships, rural credit, and government reorganization.
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Hoe
House
Marshall
Clark
Seata
Hig
Philippines
President's Mexico omission draws sharp congressional critique
Senators Lodge Gallinger Warren Shively Simmons Kern Martin Thornton Murdock Clarke Underwood Mann react to the President's message. Critics call the Mexico situation underemphasized and defend naval defense, coast defenses, and national policy while supporting or opposing the shipping bill and government ownership of ships.
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Congress
Lodge
Masachusetts
Mexico
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Warren
Wyoming
Shively
Indiana
Simmons
North Carolina
Kern
Martin
Virginia
Ilan
Murdock
Kansas
Tresident Wilson
Dng
Clarke
Underwood
Democratic House
House
Representative Mann
Deny Envoy Charge As German Ambassador Alleges War Bullets
Winchester Arms Company denies British orders for riot guns and 50 million buckshot cartridges. German Ambassador von Bernstorm accuses Britain of using dumdum and mushroom bullets. company cites no orders and refutes evidence. Documents claim soft nosed and mushroom bullets were produced by multiple firms and sent to Canada or colonies, with photos supplied to the U.S. State Department.
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England
Count
Ordera
U. S. State Department
New Haven
Conn
Winchester Arma Company
Winchester Company
Count von Bernstorm
State Department
Elghty-eighth Connaught Bargers
France
Mons
Duke of Wellington's
Ivy Brothers
Gray's Inn Road
London
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Union Matallic Cartridge Company
Bridgeport
United States Department of State
British Envoy Seeks Faster Release of American Ships
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice told Counselor Robert Lansing that Prize courts are delaying American vessels carrying meats and perishables. The United States protests delays while the calendars fill with cases. A long report of his talk with Sir Edward Grey on handling mixed cargoes and avoiding further delays was sent to the State Department. Lanning said proposals lack final form and further talks likely before an agreement.
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Cecil Spring-Rice
Robert Lansing
State Department
United States
Department
Bassador
Sir Edward Grey
Lanning
President Jimenez calls Congress for extraordinary session
President Jimenez issued a decree calling the Dominican Republic national congress to convene in an extraordinary session to consider the budget and other legislative matters of importance. The country remains quiet.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Jimenez
National Congress
Get-IT corn cure promises painless removal of corns
A 25 cent bottle of GETSIT claims to remove corns in two seconds without plasters rings or knives. It is marketed by E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago and sold in Washington by local druggists and stores. The ad urges accepting no substitute and notes wide usage by millions.
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Getsit
Existance
Milliona
Druggista Everywhere
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Washington
Death of Mrs A. 3. Legare in Washington
Mrs Mary R Cox Legare wife of Alexander B Legare died shortly after 11 pm at her home L636 I street She belonged to a leading Washington family with long ties to the judiciary Her grandfather James Dunlop was chief judge of the US Circuit Court her father Justice Walter S Cox of the District Supreme bench She and her husband had returned from Europe in September Her life centered on travel Funeral services set for 2 30 pm at St John s Episcopal Church with Rev Roland Cotton Smith officiating Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery
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Mary R. Cox Legare
Alexander B. Legere
I Street
Legare
Washington
United States
James Dunlop
United States Circuit Court
Walter 5. Cox
District Supreme Bench
Europe
George 8 Legare
Hugh
Roland Cotton Smith
Oak Hill Cemetery
Military panel hears on field artillery and naval defense
Gen Cronier discusses guns and ammunition supplies as field artillery shifts to flexible 7 inch and 6 inch calibers. Adm Badger urges a naval reserve and submarine force mix while aircraft scouts prove submarines detectable. experts expect further hearings with Secretary Daniels and Brig. Gen. Scott.
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Atlantic Fleet
Ain Fhe
Caribbean Sea
Guantanamo
Fletcher
Badger
Atlantic
Daniels
Scott
Army
Military Committee
President declines Saturday half holiday for federal workers
The President via his secretary refused the Retail Merchants Association request for Saturday half holidays for federal and District employees to shop for Christmas, citing no legal sanction. He noted summer halts lack legal basis though he followed custom. District commissioners also rejected extra holiday privileges for workers.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Congress
Association Votes to Delay Action on Affiliation With Retail Merchants
At the annual banquet of the Commercial Club in the city, Association leaders debated affiliating with the Retail Merchants Association. The motion to affiliate was left in abeyance as members urged further polling of dealers and a broader discussion next year. Plans for the coming year include visits to prominent dealers to gauge sentiment and a potential relocation for future meetings to boost attendance.
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Association
Asso Tate 7
Washington
Ap Rem. Ag
Martin
Seer
Tars I
Aly Martin Beard
Keeler
Goa
Brolund
Ciy
Harper
Claude Mita
Colorado strike ends as district convention endorses executive board
Reported recount shows unanimous approval of the executive board recommendation at the district convention amid labor unrest. Delegates reviewed issues from the strike, with leaders outlining plans and a timeline for implementing decisions across the Colorado labor movement.
Newheald Etting Dead Taachelptia Race After Prolonged Illness
Partial readable lines indicate Newheald Etting died after a long illness at an advanced age. The article notes a fanny and a former cornet player of international reputation and mentions his age and a protracted period of illness.
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Taachelptia
Dee
Newel Pe
Tne Mendes
Fanny
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