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Discordant Voices and the Flag Debate in Time of War
In a crowded, opinionated piece the author critiques diverse American voices arguing during wartime. He contrasts scholarly misdirections with pragmatic patriotism, urging focus on current dangers rather than outdated controversies such as the Betsy Ross versus Hannah Roer flag origin debate.
Disarmament Futility and World Peace Plans
Nations back a world court to enforce peace after the European war and call for armament limits. Marquis Okuma argues for universal restrictions and a postwar conference to set caps, noting Japan’s coast and piracy risks justify naval renewal while other powers should cut to minimum. He advocates a global pact except Japan for military balance.
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Japan
China
America
Janay
Reciprocal Armament Cuts Between Japan and US
The proposal asserts that only the United States should reduce armaments, ensuring Japan would retain superiority in any potential clash, outlining a stance that favors greater U.S. disarmament while allowing Japan to benefit in conflict scenarios.
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Japan
United States
Crisis and Pacifism in the War-Ready Nation
The article weighs Austria Hungary and Turkey against Germany over submarine policy and the risk to U S interests. It notes American citizens in Turkey, warns of possible reckonings with Turkey if mistreatment continues, and previews President Wilson seeking authority to protect life and property on the high seas. It criticizes pacifists delaying measures and urges Congress to back the President.
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Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Germany
United States
Sublime Porte
England
Austria
Bulgaria
Central Alliance
Wilson
Pacifista
Congress
Reserve Strength and Federal Reserve Power
Financial experts estimate banks can withstand eight times the 1907 panic, with $300 million cash on deposit in reserve districts and $600 million in Washington for emergency use. Officials say the present reserve system decentralizes money control and enables rapid mobilization of finances, though land defenses and sea power remain concerns. The piece notes broader issues and mentions various political quips and reflections on security.
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Federal Reserve
Washington
United States
Salons of Lady Reay and London Society Loss
London society mourns the death of Lady Reay owner of a famed Great Stanhope Street salon for nearly four decades drawing the clever and international set. Her tact and insight drew figures from Gladstone to Asquith and Aberdeen, while her husband Lord Renny lies ill. Lord Reay, Dutch by birth, led Mackay clan support in war and held many civic roles. his death will pass titles and entailed estates to Baron Eric Mackay, with MARQUISH DE FONTANOY concluding notes.
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Alexander Mitchell
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Wife
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Lord Aberdeen
Lady Reay
Lord Renny
Great Stanhope Street
Lord Reay
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Mitchell
Iegation
Netherlands
Baron Donald Mackay
Sophia of
Holland
Privy Council of
Mackay
Scotland
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St. Moritz
Switzerland
Boniface
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India
Privy Council
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Royal Asiatic Society
British Academy
Eric Mackay
the Hague
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Baron Aeneas Mackay
Council of State of
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New Carnations Debut From Eight Varieties At Convention
Milwaukee resident Nic Zweifel helped create eight new carnations ready for market after a Indianapolis convention. Edna, crystal white, coattage maid, Merry Christmas, Pink Sensation, Pocahontas, Yellow Prince and other named varieties emerged from work by five breeders across Maine Boston Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and New York. Market viability noted with northward climate success and limited southern suitability.
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Indianapolis
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St. Louis
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Recess ended at 8 15 p m with memorial service for Senator Clarke Arkansas. Naval bill favored increases chiefly 160 million to speed up construction. Porto Rican citizenship bill debated with amendments. measure postponed. Wilson met senators. espionage bill debate continued. Chamberlain to offer universal training amend to army bill. Robinson pushed eight hour day for women. Commerce, shipping conference agreed on terms to commandeer merchantmen and ship law amendments. Newlands secured early week debate on larger Interstate Commerce Commission. Bewater Weeks proposed 760 million bond issue for defense. Vocational education bill conference report approved. goes to President. Adjourned to noon for Clarke eulogies. Bailey expungement failed. Calla way charge investigation attempt blocked. Lenroot warned republic days numbered without forceful defense. Agriculture appropriation conference report presented with pay rise compromise. Murray proposed Monroe Isles name for Danish West Indies. Pension bill for native born Americans over 60 at 12 a month introduced.
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Arkansas
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Wilson
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Shipping Board
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Bewater Weeks
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Gardner
Massachusetts
Moore
J. F. Morgan
Lenroot
Wisconsin
United States
Murray
Oklahoma
Danish West Indies
Monroe Isles
Monroe
Treasury Report Shows Deficit and Asset Totals for Feb 16 1917
United States Treasury daily balance shows net balance of 70,736,614 in the general fund with total receipts of 2,824,728 and payments of 4,204,407. The fiscal year deficit stands at 159,757,279, compared to last year’s 61,258,158, with detailed asset tallies across gold reserves, silver dollars, various notes, and bank funds totaling 972,440,093.72 in the period and related liabilities subtracted to yield net general fund.
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Women of England Poem Fragment in Answers London
A fragmentary prose poem titled Women of England appears in Answers London by Natalia Joan. It speaks of mothers and wives bearing sorrow and hopeful resolve as men march away, urging resilience, faith, and secrecy in hardship.
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Natalia Joan
Answers
London
England
Alk
Sir William Phips Life Elucidates American Knightly Rise
A historical sketch recounts William Phips born 1651 near Bristol Maine who rose from shepherd and craftsman to knight and Massachusetts governor. He earned royal favor by treasure hunts, defended colonial interests in Acadia and Canada, opposed witch trials, implemented reform, and died 1696 amid political resentments and honors.
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America
Royal Navy
Peer Gynt and a conceited Danish model in Century essay
Georg Brandes reviews the origins of Peer Gynt noting a young Dane who impressed Ibsen in Italy. The self styled poet boasted of royal friendships and displayed theatrical pretensions. His delusions mirror Peer Gynt while the work aligns with Don Quixote and Tartarin in spirit.
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Century Magazine
Peer Gynt
Ibsen
Italy
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Denmark
Crete
Daudet
Meat takes center stage as menu restrictions rise
In London hotels and clubs, meat consumption grows as luncheon and dinner courses are curtailed. The caterer notes meals now center on meat, while extended menus saw guests skipping the joint. He claims there is no economy in the change.
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London
Army Officers Ordered to Report to West Point and Other Duties
A War Department notice lists officers assigned or reassigned to West Point, field artillery, engineers, and the coast defenses. Capt Gilbert Van B Wilkes sails to report to the superintendent US Military Academy. First Lieuts Nance Rush Geary Pearson reassigned. Vandeveer to Ninth Field Artillery. Maj Edward T Winston to Marietta Ga for inspection of a training camp site. Lieut Col Spencer Coxby to Army War College temporary duty. Leave extended for Darby and Weaver. James C Tucker reassigned and to accompany troops homeward. Several transfers place Megill Pfeil Merrill Moorman into coast defenses of Long Island Sound Oahu San Francisco Puget Sound.
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N. Y
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Gilbert van B. Wilkes
Corps of Engineers
Curtis H. Nance
Seventh Field Artillery
Wilkes
Murray B. Rush
William D. Geary
Hmil P. Pierson
Cavalry
Harold C. Vandeveer
Field Artillery
Ninth Field Artillery
Wilbur Rogers
Edward T. Winston
United States Army
Marietta
Spencer Coxby
New York City
Army War Collmee
Taylor EB Darby
Medical Corps
Erasmus M. Weaver
Coast Artillery
James C. Tucker
Medical Reserve Corps
Southern Department
Hia
Adjutant General of the Army
Tucker
War Department
Medical Reserve Corpa
Coast Artillery Corpa
Uder
Act of Congress
Sebring Co
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Thirtenth Cavalry
Long Island Sound
Henry H. Pfeil
Coast
Oahu
Walter W. Merrill
San Francisco
Frank Moorman
Infantry
Coast Defenses
Puget Sound
Capta. Meelll
Merrill
New Way to Protect Ships and Enduring Ocean Peace
In a Washington bystander column from February 17, the author argues against arming merchant ships or full convoying in wartime. A cruiser escort is proposed to inspect subs and ensure safe transfer of passengers, aiming to deter sinking without provoking war while preserving humanity and global peace.
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Views of Capital Visitors on Interesting Current Events
American reporter W G Shepherd discusses Germany’s fears over oil supplies and its impact on the war, noting gasoline as essential for submarines and weapons. Kellogg, a Minnesota senator-elect, discusses Senate service and Republican prospects. Boston reporter O Connell recalls Kronprinzessin incident and seizures in Boston. Ohio candidate Daugherty argues for unity and prohibition as preparedness.
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Wilson
Cox
Eskimo Deserts Danish King in New York
Mene Peary Wallace, once of north Greenland and Peary’s Eskimo boy, received New York’s first naturalization papers for an Eskimo after allegiance to Denmark. He wonders if he is becoming American or has always been one. Etah, near the pole, lacks a mayor, police, or school but thrives on blubber and caribou meat.
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