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Germanys Diplomatic Deficiencies in War Times
The article argues Germany’s failures lie in diplomacy and cultural understanding, noting its ignorance of democracy and national sentiments of other nations. It criticizes submarine warfare as misguided, highlighting how Berlin alienated neutrals and misread world opinion in its pursuit of naval advantage.
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German Empire
Ainrmany
United States
Belgium relief work endures despite new war developments
Herbert Hoover heads relief in Belgium and northern France assuring that severed relations with Germany will not halt feeding. The commission operates as an international society independent of any single country, supported by belligerent and neutral nations. Americans in occupied zones may step aside for other neutrals, while Germany could disrupt relief but would strengthen its enemies.
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Belgium
Herbert Hoover
Germany
France
Plana
United States
Commission
America
England
Sill
Occupied Territory
No Sectionalism Debate In Postwar Congress
A letter urges an end to sectional bias in national history coverage and politics. It notes Gardner of Massachusetts warning against South representation cuts and Howard of Georgia warning of a force bill, contrasting Georgia’s population with Northern states. The piece argues sectionalism should die and calls for unity as current events stir tensions.
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Census Question Sparks Pursuit and Debate
A fragment notes the pursuit of a person in connection with a census issue. The text suggests urgency, with expectation that the individual may be identified across the census and discussions intensify on resolving the question at hand.
Break With Germany Signals U S War Readiness
President Wilson recalls the German ambassador, breaks ties, and asks Congress for authority to use any means to protect Americans if submarines threaten ships or lives. He urges swift, extraordinary preparation and cooperation with Entente powers, including open ports, shared intelligence, and expanded military strength.
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Kaiser's envoy absent at Vandyke's Netherlands exit
Henry Vandyke, resigning American Minister Plenipotentiary to the Netherlands, departed The Hague amid a conspicuous absence of German representatives. Dutch officials and other diplomats viewed Berlin's stance as a deliberate slight, contrasting with Vandyke's respected tenure and impartial conduct.
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Netherlands
Holland
Hague
Wilhelmina
Foreign Department
Berlin
the Hague
United States
Adieux
The
American Crooks Slang From London Robbery Terms
The Jacksonville Times Union notes American slang infiltrating British crime talk with terms like yegg, plain bull, moll buzzer, finks, con man, and mouthpiece. It explains how criminals adapt to police, courts, and prison, showing shifts in labels from old to new. The piece also contains a brief dialogue about an airborne mail service between a man and a woman.
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London
Proceedings of Congress and Work of Committees Brief
Adjourned at 5 05 p m until 11 tomorrow joint session hear President's notice of rupture with Germany Agricultural appropriation debated headway made Subcommittee on judiciary reported favorably to full committee 17 conspiracy bills to protect US interests Secretary McAdoo and Chairman Simmons discussed financing a possible war Senator Thomas Colorado proposed 500 million in US bonds Senator Lewis asked for official German note copy Adopted resolution on Navy yard funding Secretary Daniels statement on 6 million for naval yards Adjourned until noon for tributes to late Rep J Tribbis Wilson addressed Congress on Germany severance naval bill debate Rules committee hearings on leak from Washington to Wall Street Warships emergency appropriation 119 6 million Steenerson cable inquiry on insular affairs Philippines binder line monopoly Rep Britten emergency naval funding Rep Steenerson cablegrams Philippines binder line monopoly
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Simmons
Finance Committee
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Colorado
Lewis
Senate
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J. Tribbis
Georgia
Wilson
Padgett
Naval Affairs Committee
Washington
Wall Street
Britten
Illinois
Steenerson
Minnesota
Secretary of War
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Governor General of the Philippines
Treasury Condition Reports Deficit And Asset Totals 1917
United States Treasury notes a deficit of 140 million this fiscal year versus last year's 51 million. Report shows cash assets in the general fund including gold, silver, bank notes, and bullion with total assets near 199 million and total cash assets about 198.9 million. February 2, 1917.
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General Fund
United States
Federal Reserve
Banka
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Treasury
Philippines
Baby Irene Finally to Marry Her Soldier Father
From Chicago News. Margaret Ryan, Canadian factory girl who fought months in Chicago courts for Baby Irene, is to wed William Prinzler, her soldier sweetheart and the child’s father, at Ottawa Ontario. Prinzler has just returned from France. A letter to Ryan indicated the marriage would be immediate. Final Supreme Court judgment awaits after Mrs Mathers appeal.
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Chicago
Irene
Williiam Frinzter
Ottawa
Ontario
France
Anna Hangleman
Kankakee
Miss Ryan
Prinzler
Europe
Annie Dollie Ladgerwood Matters
Landis
Ryan
United States Supreme Court
Mathers
Supreme Court Centenary Address Recorded From 1890 Speech
President Cleveland spoke at the 100th anniversary celebration of the US Supreme Court on February 4, 1890 in this city. He praised the need for an arbiter of constitutional rights, noted the court’s role in preserving the union, and honored the fathers who established the tribunal guarding citizens’ liberty and the nation’s sovereignty.
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Law
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After gasoline what kerosene and electricity motor cars
Aldemar Kaemffert in Harper's Magazine foresees gasoline scarcity within a decade and outlines a shift to kerosene, alcohol, or electric propulsion. He notes kerosene requires new carburetion and engines, and forecasts the electric storage battery or alcohol engine as alternative propulsion.
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Aldemar Kaemffert
Harper's Magazine
Germany
Army and Navy News transfers and medical board notes
Capt John H Waring to Letterman General Hospital for observation and treatment. Numerous officer transfers and detachments across cavalry artillery coast artillery and medical reserve corps, including Lt. Col Langhorne leave extension and Brig Gen Treat relieved from the board of ordnance. Several officers reassigned to Fort Crockett San Francisco Fort Slocum and Canal Zone with duties noted. aviation officer Clark to multiple sites for aircraft manufacture questions.
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Third Cavalry
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Pearson Menoher
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George S. Patton, Jr
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Edgar EB. Hume
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Henry F. Lincoln
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Alva B. McKie
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Arthur AI. Alden
George GC. Beach, Jr
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Swiss once had an admiral on Lake Zurich tale
The piece recalls an English colonel named Williams who joined Swiss service in 1799 and built a small Lake Zurich fleet to oppose French forces. He watched a land battle before ordering his crew to scuttle vessels and depart. Switzerland now hosts an armored boat on Lake Lucerne commanded by Captain From the New Idea. Shoes are made from many skins, even banana peels.
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Col. Williams
Lake Zurich
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Western resource boom praised by Kansas City man in Washington
Lawrence E. Smith, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce delegate, forecasts immense U S natural resource growth. He cites rapid wealth from mines and wells, railroads, and Western development, noting future historians may view today as Arabian Nights.
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Lawrence E. Smith
Kansas City
Mr. Smith
Raleigh
Sears
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Oklahoma
War readiness quote from New York World excerpt
Acting Police Commissioner Godles states that the police are prepared for any necessity. Chief Inspector Schmidtt Berger will press a button on his desk and the rest will follow like clockwork in the described international situation.
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Schmidttberger
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Godles
His Compromi From Lenton Spinon
A fragmentary text features a dialogue where Robbie and a mother discuss a humming top and a hymn implying a domestic scene with unclear context. The piece reads as a playful exchange about spinning toys and prayer, suggesting a light domestic vignette.
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Robbie Mollie
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