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The New Diplomatic Phrase Butting In and Its Meaning
A critical column denounces the Presidents handling of U S relations with Mexico. It contrasts alleged neglect with past actions in Tampico and Vera Cruz, argues for stronger protection of American citizens, and cites British, French, and German maritime incidents as implications of policy. The piece frames butting in as a test of statesmanship and national duty.
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Mexico's Place in Archives Marks Fading Fame and Failure
The passage argues that nations leave their mark through memory in archives and asserts that Mexico's name will appear there, not for merit but for failure and reproach, while emphasizing the duty to protect citizens across seas and lands.
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Landa
Sound Advice On National Defense And Capital Account
The Secretary of the Interior urges treating national defense as a permanent national undertaking charged to capital, not as an annual maintenance expense. He argues reclamation logic applies to defense, noting the national credit should cover defense costs for posterity and fiscal solidity.
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Secretary of the Interior
Changing the Laws on Commodities Clause and Railroads
Attorney General Gregory urges amending the interstate commodities clause to separate transportation from production. The Supreme Court has held railroads lack a legal interest in articles produced by a stockholding affiliate, cautioning against forcing capital withdrawal. The piece argues against harming investments and notes existing remedies for stock ownership abuses.
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Ocean Shipping monopoly and wartime freight surge
A National Foreign Trade Council monograph reveals Britain’s dominance in world shipping with tramp steamers totaling two thirds of capacity, plus a wartime freight surge. The 1914 import freight bill topped 62 million dollars, American share over 5 million, while U S exports to Europe grew but strained transport. Rates jumped to five to seven times prior levels. calls for a lasting resolution accompany warnings of shifted vessels and incomplete global balance.
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Permanent Shipping Board Urged To Boost American Merchant Marine
A council report argues for a permanent shipping board of shipping and foreign trade experts. Merely adding ships won't solve the issue as American crews and operators cost more than rivals. Subsidies abroad erode competition, so a differential tariff favoring American bottoms is proposed as a proven, non experimental policy to strengthen the U S merchant marine.
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Americans in Foreign Armies and Neutrality
A historical critique discusses Americans serving in European belligerents, outlining legal penalties for enlisting or serving against nations at peace with the United States. It argues citizenship issues and government safeguards, noting three Americans abroad on leave and the potential for passports being denied. Cites Department of Justice role and broader implications for neutrality and U.S. credibility.
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Widow of Ellenborough Rich Pittsburgh Heiress
The widow Lady Ellenborough, a Pittsburgh heiress, inherits the Ellenborough title and estate after her husband’s death in his seventy fourth year. Her brother in law Colonel Cecil Law, a veteran, is set to inherit the barony with four sons in the line of succession. The piece traces ties to the Schenley family and notable British aristocrats, noting multiple marriages of Lady Ellenborough’s predecessor and historical context.
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Grain Bags Save Autoist in Near-Death Crash
Towanda Pennsylvania dispatch reports Mia Parmenter and her son William were spared when grain bags in their touring car cushioned a rollover near Gilletts. Mrs Parmenter was badly injured, the boy unhurt. Lawyer David B Kaufman escaped a wrecked coupe after it rolled twice, hurled him through a door. He survived after lying beside the void for an hour with several bruises but no serious injuries.
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Mimic Rescues His Money From Robber
S Magari a Seattle restaurant owner uses a police whistle imitation with his fingers to frighten off a lone robber at 112 West Main Street. The assailant burst in with a revolver, Magari fled to the rear exit, a shot was fired, and Magari’s whistle-like sound sent the robber fleeing.
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Wills Money In His Stomach Bequest
In Portland, a post mortem was needed to recover a $10 gold piece Hallen left in his will as part of a $250 estate. The coin, swallowed in excitement while making the will, was found missing by investigators, prompting the operation before settlement.
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Senate Posts New Committees and Bills in Organized Session
Congress condensed as the Senate approved committee assignments and fully organized. Senator Kenyon introduced a bill to tax munitions, Senator Chamberlain pitched citizen military training, and Senator Tillman spoke for building a govern ment armor plate plant. Members adjourned at 2 o'clock to honor Senator Cockrell. House and Senate planned to reconvene today after a pause. Democrats caucused on renewing the emergency war tax. Representative Mann expects to announce minority committee assignments today.
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Man pinned by falling tree at White House inn
Yonkers New York Herald reports Pierre Baret proprietor of the White House inn in Grassy Spain road was injured when a felled tree toppled onto him as he sat in another tree thirty feet away. He was wedged for three hours before rescue aided by locals. He directed rescuers to avoid wires and branches.
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Runaway Centenarian Exits County Home at 100
Nathan Norcutt, Penn Yan elder, died at the county home at age 100. Once the village huckster for 75 years, he escaped four times after wintering at the county home, attempting a five mile walk to town. Born in Penn Yan, he held land early in the village and later sold it for a profit.
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Portrait of a Business Man in April Light
From the New York Evening Sun a portrait of a man in a mahogany chamber droning on about stocks and profits. Jared Whipple’s clerks toil with muffled wings of labor while outside April frees youth and light, challenging the fortune driven facade.
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Wife pins pants to catch fishing lies in divorce case
Mrs. Exve N Caswell accuses husband in New York World divorce suit of fabricating fishing trips. She says she tested his tale by placing pins in his fishing trousers and noting he never went on a real trip. The alleged cruelty centers on contrived fishing yarns.
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What Piano Would Say from Tit-Bilts
A witty exchange imagining a piano speaking after Missager plays for you. The banter suggests the piano would accuse the player of deception, joking that if it could speak it would announce, Woman, you have played me false.
Washington Dies at 68 in Mount Vernon in 1799
The article recounts George Washington’s death on December 14 1799 at age 68 after a brief illness. It notes his last words to doctors and family, the burial at Mount Vernon, public sorrow, and eventual reburial in Philadelphia coffins donated by citizens in 1887. It also includes Napoleon’s famous prophecy and Washington’s final moments.
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Spreading Adder Tricky Bluff Says Possum Snake
From the Philadelphia North American a tale warns of the spreading adder a bluffing snake about 30 inches long reddish brown and blotched that plays possum when cornered It spreads its head hisses and rolls over pretending to die to frighten would be killers. It cannot hurt you. It eats insects and is found in dry woods and sandy hillsides also called the blowing viper or hog nosed adder.
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Views of capital visitors on interesting topics in 1916 campaign
The article surveys Republican chatter at the New Willard on prospects, resignations, and a looming campaign. It highlights Frank Hitchcock’s presence, optimism about a GOP comeback, and talks with Buffalo Bill Cody about age, energy, and American preparedness.
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Two Men Plunge From Hollenden Hotel Scaffold
Horrified crowds witnessed two men dangling 800 feet above ground after a scaffold collapsed at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland. Joseph Fremblay fell 300 feet before a bracket broke, while Edward Jones clung to a rope and slid down, suffering minor injuries. Firemen rescued Fremblay as Jones fell about 20 feet with bruises.
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We Belonged to the Union Nobby Child Tale
A comic exchange shows Burr asking if clothes are ready from a tailor. Nobby Child demands they were to be done if he worked all night. The tailor replies that they are not yet. Nobby explains he did not work all night, ending the brief vignette.
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