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Taft Plan Extends Federal Jurisdiction Over Alien Rights
The 1914 bill by ex President Taft, introduced by Bartholdt, gives Federal courts authority over crimes in violation of treaty rights of aliens in any state. It argues for stronger protection of aliens, noting past failures where mob violence went unpunished and U.S. guarantees could not be enforced. The piece also mentions a January 11 14 Farmers' Ham and Bacon Show in Columbia Missouri and a festive, satirical aside about Missouri pork prominence.
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United States
Taft
Bartholdt
Missouri
Turkey
China
Vilayet
Congress
Don
Cervantes
Sancho Panza
Columbia
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Virginia
United States Must Defend Nation Through Thoughtful Action
Americans must unite beyond party lines to strengthen national defense and grow the economy. The piece argues that prudent planning, industrial growth, and shared costs for projects like the Panama Canal will secure peace, reduce unemployment, and ensure lasting prosperity. It stresses individual responsibility, civic participation, and support for administration efforts in defense.
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United States
Germany
Europe
England
Half Way Measures on Mexican Policy and Vera Cruz
The President warned against wasteful spending while Congress approves 554371 for troop transport to Vera Cruz. The army met its task, but policy lacked a clear purpose, leaving Mexico more unstable and American lives at risk. taxpayers face bills for vague aims, demanding a definite, forceful policy.
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United States
Secretary of War
Conegresa
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Huerta
Panama Bonds for Prosperity and Future Generations
The piece argues that Panama Canal costs should be funded by future generations, not the present. It contends that issuing 300 million dollars in Canal bonds now would boost prosperity, fund ships, strengthen defenses, and ensure peace, with tolls and burdens shared across generations.
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Panama Canal
United States
States of the Union
The Cleary Case Verdict and Public Opinion
A New York jury acquitted William V. Cleary in the killing of Eugene Newman amid provocation. The piece notes Cleary’s standing, questions if explanations could have changed the outcome, and argues society favors family over strict law when conflicts arise. It jabs at sensationalism and ends with musings on Wall Street and brides, reflecting a broad editorial voice.
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New York
William V. Cleary
Eugene Newman
Cleary
Germans Aim to Make Liberia a German Protectorate
The article argues Americans helped build Liberia on Africa’s west coast, but German influence grows as ships use Liberian bases and a large wireless station aids German shipping. France and Britain plan to seize Liberia, citing its pro German tilt and failures to develop resources under British loans and control.
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Liberian Negro Republic
Africa
United States
Teuton
Central America
South Africa
West Africa
Liberian
France
England
Liberia
Germany
Harry Johnston
Foreign Office
Marying
America
Washington
Great Britain
Sir Harry
Atlantic Ocean
Black Republic
Monrovia
Sir Harry Johnston
Navy spending gap with Germany sparks reform call
New York World and Our Neighbor the Sun question why US naval outlays over sixteen years exceed Germany by about 400 million while the fleet is deemed inferior. They compare totals 1.645 billion vs 1.258 billion and urge reorganizing naval administration to match Germany and Britain, warning against partisan blame and delay.
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Germany
New York
The
Sun
Austria
Fiske
United States
Ans
Union Circular Urges Coffins Flaunting Federation Label
An AFL circular urges members and families to have union funerals and demand coffins labeled with federation marks. Signers include J. Walker and others who assert union-made coffins and Grave goods show solidarity and justify support in bereavement purchases.
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Organized Labor
New York World
American Federation of Labor
Limited Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Upholaters’ Union
Brotherhood
Ten want to adopt baby after Caesarean birth tragedy
At Beth David Hospital ten applications were filed for the adoption of a girl baby born after a Caesarean operation that saved the infant but followed the death of her mother Mrs Sadie Mager. Drs Nathan Blaustein and Isadore Astons will screen applicants while the infant thrives and is fostered by Mrs Martha Muller. A hospital fund may be raised to support the child.
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New York Herald
Beth David Hospital
Sadie Mager
Dra
Nathan Blaustein
Isadore Astons
Martha Muller
Frank Appel
Hey
Fielding Average Computation Rem Park
A humorous exchange on a batted ball's distance. The teacher asks how far 281-2 feet would travel in 31-2 seconds, and a boy notes it depends on the outfielders.
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Rem Park
Ithe Outfelders
Spanking Freshman Riot Sparks UC Turmoil
A college court at the University of Cincinnati condemns freshman Karl Keck for wearing a derby hat and orders him spanked with barrel staves. As jurors and students clash, coeds flee, football stars Gooseman and Baehr intervene, and chaos subsides after Keck removes a book used to justify the punishment.
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Cincinoati
New York World
University of Cincinnati
H Karl Keck
Keck
Pat Lyons
Wealthy Woman Skates in Private Session at St Nicholas
Mrs Maud Barger Wallach of East Nineteenth Street hires the St Nicholas rink for private skating every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 2 30 p m. A band plays while she, with John Davidson as instructor and partner, glides on the mirror like ice for half an hour. No spectators are admitted to the auditorium.
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New York
St. Nicholas Rink
Excent
Ona
Maud Barger Wallach
Ija East Nineteenth Street
John Davidson
First Eugenic Baby Winner Named Eugene in Wisconsin Law
Wisconsin Health Board seeks to name the first eugenic baby Eugene under the new statute. Edward McDonald and his wife in Washburn report the arrival of a boy weighing 314% pounds. The couple married just after the law took effect on January 1, passing required medical exams. parents have not decided on the christening.
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Wisconsin Health Board
Eugene
Washburn
Wis
New York World
Wisconsin
Edward McDonald
Christmas dawn and fallen comrades on the hill
A wartime verse contrasts a Christmas dawn with the memory of soldiers left behind in trenches. The poem speaks of courage and loss, asking if peace and plenty will crown the brave, while duty and destiny call to continue the work of the coming year.
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Kate Masterson
Couple found dead in Brookville home at 86 and 84
Neighbors found Mrs Mary Stewart 86 and her brother reorgan Wiley 84 dead in their Brookville Pennsylvania residence. Police ruled heart disease as the cause after gas valves were found shut and no sign of asphyxiation.
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Brookville
Philadelphia
Mary Stewart
Reorga Wliey
Wiley
Toavis Not Toys From Puck in Vaudeville Drummer Story
The piece notes that Toavis, not a child, is seen with a tin horn triangle rattlebox sleigh bells and a popgun as part of his vaudeville outfit. The narrator learns he has no baby and is a trap-drummer performing downtown today.
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Puck
Umsom
Wmamsen
Love Protest Shocks Morris County Tax Board
A Dover New Jersey tax board meeting turned comic when Secretary Fred Derdon opened a love letter directed at the board. The eruption followed a mix up of envelopes that left the board laughing yet puzzled over who was being denounced and who was facing a tax assessment protest.
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New York World
Morris County Tax Board
Dover
N. J
Fred D. Derdon
Hell
Foucuss
Fred
Rly
Tax Board
Courageous Woman Saves Life After Leg Is Amputated
Mrs. M R MacConsey, 54, of 29 North Preston street, freed a woman caught under a Market Street car after a paving block toppled. She directed first aid until help arrived, and the injured woman had her leg amputated at the hospital.
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Philadelphia
Irs
M. MacConsey
North Preston Street
Market Street
Maniac Imprisons Six in Lunatic Rampage at Home
In Quakertown Pennsylvania Abraham Hettel locked doors and kept keys to imprison his wife, his aged mother, three children, and neighbor’s child Sperger Dotterer. He warned them to stay silent or die. A butcher knife lay on a nearby table. After two and a half hours rescuers broke in. Hettel was subdued and taken to Rittersville asylum.
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Quakertown
Philadelphia
Abraham Hettel
Sperger
Jessie Catterer
Hettel
Conatahls Barndt
Rittersville Asylum
Sun and Tide Table and Weather Forecast Summary
Daily sun and tide timings with high and low tides noted. Weather outlook from the Weather Bureau covers Monday to Tuesday with possible rain and snow in multiple regions, including the middle Atlantic and Great Lakes areas. Temperature ranges and river conditions for Maners Ferry, W. Va, are reported.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Columbia
Virginia
St. Lawrence Valley
Newfoundland Banks
Misstastout
Athimattn
Gulf States
Tennessee
Arkansan
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Hie
Upper Mississippi
Upper Lake Region
Plains States
Tocky Mountain
New England States
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New York
New England
Miselastopt River
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Petegupac
Shenandoah
Interviews on Roosevelt impact and cotton markets abroad
The piece quotes Ralph J. Cole of Findlay Ohio on Roosevelt and the Progressive party, notes the Republican and Progressive reunification, and discusses Democratic policies and tariff protection. It also covers travel observations about cotton weather damage in Florida and the impact on frost damaged bales, plus freight and industry news from Willard and Washington.
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Ralph J. Cole
Findlay
Ohio
House
Shoreham
Vo Reputle
Jones
Party
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