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The First Arm of Defense and the Navy’s Role
The President declares the United States navy remains the first arm of defense and must be strong to deter entanglement. He warns that in war moral power erodes and an attack could strike anywhere in the hemisphere from Panama to New York, stressing Monroe era duties and hemisphere security.
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Tn Ite
United States
Rio de Janeiro
Valparaiso
Honolulu
South America
Pacific
Panama
New York
Cleveland
America
Monroe
Western Hemisphere
Republica
Spurs to Achievement Reflects War's Mixed Progress
An earnest piece argues that hardship builds resilience and that wartime necessity accelerates science and social cohesion. It cites synthetic rubber, tougher metalworking, better trauma care, medical advances, and food production experiments as hopeful gains likely to direct postwar prosperity, while noting shifts in national psychology toward practicality.
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Germany
Change in mindset spurs bolder steps toward risk
The text notes a shift from fearing danger to embracing daring actions, with intrepidity growing in recent months. The old motto safety first is seen as a pitfall if it sacrifices all for peace and comfort, as people pursue the flower of safety while accepting greater risks.
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Crete
Peace or Honor in a Nation at War
The piece notes President Wilson warning of grave dangers as Europe battles, Britain asserts mail searches, and the United States faces choices between peace and honor. It argues Congress must fund defense to preserve national honor and deter entanglements while maintaining peaceful commerce.
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Cleveland
United States
Washington
Great Britain
Associated Press
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House
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Congress
Training for Foreign Trade in Industry Leaders
James A. Farrell of United States Steel explains steps to permanently raise U S foreign trade at an educational conference in this city. Vice Chairman Hurley of the Federal Trade Commission notes only 462 corporations reach $5,000,000 in annual business, amid a landscape of 250,000 firms nationwide.
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James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
Foreign trade growth hinges on export departments and trained staff
The article notes that only about a score of the 462 potentially active corporations actually compete internationally due to lacking exclusive foreign departments and capital for agencies abroad. It urges creation of export units, market studies, product readjustment, and training in foreign languages to foster U S leadership in foreign commerce.
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Farrell Teveala
England
Germany
France
United States
Budget reform proposal for a Federal system to curb pork barrels
The United States Chamber of Commerce advocates a Federal budget system to simplify public understanding and curb pork barrelling. It would increase Congress and committee accountability, align national finances with private sector practice, and promote long term national planning despite concerns some members would lose influence. The piece also lampoons various figures and topics with satirical asides.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
House
Capitals on foreign soil a novel feature in great war
A 1916 article notes the relocation of governments during the war. Montenegro, Belgium, and possibly Romania, Italy, and Britain consider moving seats of power to cities abroad as conflicts shift control. It contrasts Paris, Bordeaux, Ottawa, and Naples as prospective or historical examples while warning of sovereignty limits and royal prerogatives. The piece also critiques the Royal College of Arms for profit over public good.
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Germany
Odessa
England
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Great Britain
Royal College of Armas
Royal College of Arma
Couple Rewrites Marriage Secret Upon Hotel Registry
A Lexington Kentucky couple, T. M. Rose and his wife, concealed a Georgetown marriage by signing the palace hotel register under her maiden name Nora Higgins. The clerk questioned the entry, and after the license was produced, the names were corrected to T. M. Rose and wife.
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Cincinnati Enginrer
T. M Rose
Lexington
Palace Hotel
Nora Higgins
Georgetown
Rose
C. E Bricken
T. M. Rose and Wife
Escapes Jail Becomes Court Bailiff in Hanaas City
J W Martin, charged with intercepting mail and taking $20 from a letter, avoids prison after Judge Pollock suspends sentence. Instead, Martin is made a federal court bailiff with a $42 salary, with arrangements to repay the misappropriated funds. His father J B Martin accompanies him from Fairmont West Virginia. He had traveled from West Virginia aiming for San Francisco.
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Hanaas City
Fred Robertson
Pollock
Martin
J. B. Martin
Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia
San Francisco
Girl Faints in Morale Court After Highball Tale
A 21 year old Keokuk woman, Mary Jane Keith Rolling, testified in Chicago's morale court detailing a night out with a traveling salesman that ended with her and her escort jailed. She described drinking a highball and fainting in custody, prompting a three hour adjournment as she recounted the episode.
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Chicago Post
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Jane
Mary Jane Keith
Uhler
Chicago
Keokuk
Joep Nightife
Paid to Remain in Jail at Du Page County Jail
Chicago dispatch reports August Kruse, five years a voluntary inmate at Wheaton's Du Page county jail, paid $1 daily to stay there rather than live with wary relatives. Sanity petition in 1906 found him sane. he returned to jail after five years away and plans to start anew on a farm, not the old one.
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Chicago Dispatch
St. Louie Globe-Democrat
August Kruse
du Page
Wheaton
Ill
Bruce
Kruse
Slavery Ended Fifty One Years Ago Today in U S History
A historical reflection on January 31 1885 when Congress passed the Thirteenth Amendment ending slavery in the United States and its territories. The piece recalls Jamestown in 1619 the origins of slavery, Lincoln’s doubt on ratification, and the amendment’s ultimate ratification by enough states to become law. It notes the moral reckoning and calls the act a lasting constitutional change.
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U. S
United States
Jamestown
Anle
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Lincoln
February Poem Reflects On Holidays And Heroes
A short verse salutes February with love for Valentine’s Day and paid homage to Lincoln Washington and Grant. It muses on holidays, perseverance, and the compact length of the month, noting its impact on life and labor while urging cheer.
New stomach trial for Diamond Jim Brady with ostrich dish
New York dispatch reports Diamond Jim Brady now has a stomach built at Johns Hopkins Baltimore and plans to eat braised ostrich at the Hotel Vanderbilt. Manager Marshall and French chef Jean Rhoche discuss cooking methods, noting ostrich tastes like musk ox when boiled but is pleasant when cooked over live coal.
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New York Dispatch
Phila North American
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Brady
Johna Hopkins Hospital
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Vanderbilt
California
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Vanderbilt Marshall
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Egypt
Meal Tickets Pay For Farm Purchase In St Paul Exchange
Anguished talk turns to barter as Angus Cameron a hotel owner in St Paul refuses money and offers meal tickets valued at 1200 dollars to buy an equity in a Wisconsin farm F W Lapham accepts and Cameron becomes a farm owner while Lapham gains dinners at the Cameron hotel showing a curious deal between moneyless negotiation and hospitality
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St. Paul
Pasteboard Money Used in Occupied Cities
Pasteboard money in small denominations up to 5 francs circulates in several occupied cities due to coin shortages. Variously colored shapes include square round octagonal oval and diamond. Roubaix Tourcoing Ronsy and Croix issue pasteboards guaranteed by the municipality for local merchant use. Lille issues sous through the Bank of Lille. Valenciennes introduces a 4 sous piece 20 centimes redeemable four months after Penne completes.
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Tourcoing
Roney
Croix
Lille
Bank of
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Hair Tonic Haunts in Haunted Room Exchange
A London Opinion short quip shows a host and guest debating trespass in a haunted room. The host warns of a hair-raising scream if the guest sleeps there, and the guest agrees to try it, signaling comic timing.
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London
Chinese postal progress shows growth in 1914 totals
The New York Times notes China’s postal system expansion with 692 million articles handled in 1814 and 629 million in 1913, 7.006 million parcels, and 24,358 postal workers. By end of 1914 courier routes reached 186000 miles, using diverse conveyances and plans to use inland waterways and creeks to boost service.
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New York Times
China
Creeka
Canala, Lakes, &c
Interior Provinces
Just for Change and Housewarming Night
Frogo Judge and Crawford present an entertainment at the flat with a lighthearted touch. Crabshaw hopes the program brings cheer and a cozy housewarming mood for the residents.
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Frogo
Crawford
Crabshaw
Judge Quips On Envy And Harmony In Courtroom Exchange
In a terse exchange, the judge asks if she turned green with envy and replies no, noting it would not have harmonized with her general cooler scheme. The remark underscores a dry, satirical courtroom mood and hints at a broader personal dynamic behind the proceedings.
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Judge
Woman Disguised as Soldier Arrested in St Louis
Mrs Nora Jones of Kansas City wore a full khaki soldier outfit while on a railroad track in East St Louis awaiting a ride to St Louis. Police arrested her as her husband had recently moved toward Terre Haute. The scene included a cache of women’s clothing under the uniform.
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St. Louis Dispatch
Chicago Herald
Nora Jones
Kansas City
East St. Louis
St Louise
Roosevelt tale at Willard prompts praise from Georgia
Washington hotel chatter recalls Col Roosevelt as a statesman and soldier. Henry and Howell Jackson of Georgia discuss his impact and a famed family anecdote about Gen Jackson and a saber kill of a grizzly on the Mexican border. The piece notes Georgia GOP tensions but expects support for Jackson.
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Henry & Jackson
Atlanta
Georgia
Willard
Jackson
New York
Howell Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Chicago
Mr Jackson
Justice Jackson
United States Supreme Court
W H Jackson
Belle Meade
Tennessee
United States
Fannie
Mr Bear
New England Supports Weeks for President
Representative Joseph Walsh reports strong backing for Massachusetts Senator Weeks. New Hampshire Senator Gallinger backs Weeks and Chandler praises his qualifications. Vermont Progressive Charles Thompson joins regional supporters, signaling Weeks may amass the strongest Chicago convention vote.
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United
Weeks
Massachusetts
Sald
Joseph Walsh
Shoreham
Senator Weeks
Chea Roe
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Chandler
Charles W Thompson
Vermont
Progressive Party
New
Ohio Republicans heat up for Senate fight and Burton bid
Smith Bennett of Columbus says Ohio Republicans are intensely backing Harry Daugherty for the U S Senate as Herrick enters the race. He notes Daugherty’s early lead, hopes for Burton’s presidential nomination, and possible Progressive backing, with a lengthy convention ahead.
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United States Senate
Smith Bennett
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Raleigh
Harry Daugherty
Herrick
Daugherty
Charles Dick
Ralph D Cole
D D Woodmansee
Nick Longworth
Burton
Mr Bennett
Live Skunk Sent By Mail At Murphys Post Office
A live skunk arrived at the Murphysboro post office by parcel post amid clerks urging immediate forwarding. The parcel postman reportedly escaped harm. Includes humorous exchanges about Dubinks and Snootral from unrelated columns.
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