No Repeal Stance in Panama Canal Tolls Debate
The article argues against repealing the tolls exemption, urging the United States to defend its rights in the Panama Canal. It cautions that any concession to Britain should be earned and suggests a diplomatic conference or arbitration as alternative paths, stressing national sovereignty and equal treatment of ships.
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United States
Panama Canal
Great Britain
United Stars
Congress
Panama
Canal
Germany
Japan
Justice Hughes as a Candidate on Roosevelt Trip
Passengers who spoke with Col Roosevelt on the Atlantic crossing last week sensed Hughes may enter the presidential race. Roosevelt fears only Hughes as a rival for the Republican nomination. Hughes, former New York governor, earned broad admiration for progressive, energetic governance and strict regard for law and rights.
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Justice Hughes
Col Roosevelt
Atlantic
Charles ©Ushes
United States Supreme Court
Charles E Hughes
New York
Hughes
Hughes Leads Republicans to Unite For Campaign Fight
The piece argues Justice Hughes would rally Republicans with a confident platform to counter the opposition and enable a whirlwind campaign. It notes Roosevelt views Hughes as a dangerous rival for the GOP nomination and predicts keen crossfire if Hughes contests Roosevelt.
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Justice Hughes
Col. Roosevelt
Cot. Roosevelt
Splitting the Democratic Party and its tolls repeal backlash
A sprawling editorial argues the tolls exemption repeal splits the Democratic Party across the nation. It labels repeal anti national platform and urges voters to oppose administration policy, citing economic harms to ports, railways, coal, and regional interests while warning of political consequences in November. It also weaves in unrelated satirical anecdotes about animals and social shifts.
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United States
Democratic Party
North
East
Union
Europe
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Richmond
Washington
West Virginia
Universal Decadence and the Rise of Women
The piece argues Ferrero linked Rome's decline to female ascendancy and claims modern society faces a similar crisis. It asserts, with strong assertion, that recent evidence from the animal world reinforces Ferrero’s view and signals a looming historical plunge.
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Ferrero
Rome
Mr. Gibbon
Public Defender debate sparks LA justice rights discussion
A Los Angeles court debate centers on creating a Public Defender to aid the poor, balancing defense and prosecution. Proponents urge safeguarding innocent rights, while opponents worry about state overreach, citing Becker trial and the need for competent counsel for the underprivileged.
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Los Angeles
Public Defender
Becker
New York
African Big Game Protection Efforts at London Congress
Under Lord Chelmsford’s presidency a International congress in session at the foreign office in London debates united action to protect elephants and rhinoceros across Africa. Nations with Africa possessions France Italy Germany Portugal Belgium Spain participate. British regulation restricts hunting. penalties are severe and wardens aggressively pursue poachers.
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Lord Chelmsford
Seasion
Foreign Office
London
United States
Africa
France
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Belgium
Spain
Britsh East Africa
Kongoland
Central Africa
East Africa
Great Britain
Edison Sees Bee Speed Hint For Flight Breakthrough
Philadelphia Dispatch reports Thomas A. Edison and his wife touring New York to Philadelphia for the National Electric Light Association convention. Edison muses that a heavier-than-air machine may be built after surpassing a bee’s wingbeat rate and notes the bee’s tiny size, wing dimensions, and the power of sound waves in air.
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Philadelphia Dispatch
New York
American
Thomas A. Edison
National Electric Light Association
Edison
Vaseline Aided Escape Sparks Court Hearing
Michael Defalco, handcuffed, explained to Magistrate Murphy in Essex Market court how he slipped his handcuffs after an escape from custody. He faces $2,000 bail for jailbreaking and $5,500 bail on robbery and Sullivan Act charges. He was recaptured at his sister’s home on Ridge Street after the escape.
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New York
Michael Defalco
Murphy
Essex Market Court
Defalco
Jefferson Market
Jertefaria
Ridge Street
Millionaire Ray Williamson Accused in Domestic Abuse Divorce
Mrs Williamson testifies at divorce hearing alleging her husband Ray lue Volney D Williamson struck her head, broke a toe, and pushed a boat away at a New York hotel and lakeside resort during their honeymoon trip to Mexico. She says the water was 40 feet deep.
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Ray Lue Volney D Williamson
Knickerbocker
New York
Williamson
Mexico
Spanked Wife Withdraws Assault Charge in Jamaica Court
Anna Lapracono a 20 year old bride told the New York American she disobeyed her husband Louis of 25 Washington street Jamaica and that he had a right to punish her. In Jamaica Special Sessions Judge Salmon allowed her to withdraw the charges as she affirmed every wife should obey her husband.
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Thompson
Ferris 58 Thompson
Twenry de Galard de Bearn
Comta de Bransac
Ross Winans
Baltimore
Ferris S Thompson
New York
Col. Grasset
Ferris Thompson
United States
Winans
Tierre
Francois
Don
Chaumet
Miss Winans
Royal
Bourbon House
Henry de Galard de Bearns
Royal House of Bourbon
Prince de
Bearn
Almanach de Gotha
Prince de Chalus
Spain
Henry de Galard de Bearn
Plan for first aerial battle over Salisbury Plain
The world may witness its first aerial duel as nearly 100 Royal Flying Corps aircraft and 7 pilots and mechanics assemble on Salisbury Plain for secret maneuvers. The camp is remote, guarded by denthes armed with revolvers.
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Landon Cable
Kew
Toric Amavicam
Salisbury Plain
Royal Flying Corps
Denthes
Hospital patient alarmed as artificial limb revealed cash
A patient at County Hospital woke up after a long celebration and claimed robbery. An attendant opened his cork leg to find $200 in certificates of deposit and identifying items. The patient had been brought in from the Plymouth Hotel Saturday night after the incident.
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Denver
Ifarry C Wise
Wise
Plymouth Hotel
China
S . Rhepaare
Hongkong
Raleigh
India
Futurist Boudoir Window In Oxford Street Store
London readers see a futurist boudoir display in an Oxford Street shop. It features an oxidized bed with black sheets, striped wallpaper, scattered cushions, and a green china parrot. A lighthearted note from the Grand Reptile Pros mocks modern pleasures as imaginary while a car ticket and a magazine critique about fewer little girls and more middle aged women appear in the chatter.
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London
New York
Reverses of a Warried Gentleman The High Cost of Living
Madison C Peters argues that rising population and shifting farming patterns push up meat and grain prices. He cites declines in cattle and sheep, reduced rural populations, and increased farm land use for tobacco and breweries, linking urban crowds to shortages and urging farm revival.
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New England
Mississippi
Mountain States
East
Middle West
South
United States
Canada
South America
Beef Trust
Beef
Cites
Madison C Peters
Motorman Passes On Girl For Ride
From New York American George Gerrodette reports a Bayport bound car on Long Island. A young woman urged him to wait ten or fifteen minutes so she could ride to the next car. He declined but later felt conscience.
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New York
Armerican
George Gerrodette
Patahogue
Long Island
Bayport
Cat Started Fire At Williamsburg Grocery Store
Firemen clearing the scene at Mrs Rachel Seeman’s 193 Smexton Street store in Walliamsburg found a dead cat in the backyard amid burnt matches and a scorched box. They concluded the cat likely knocked over matches, starting the blaze.
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Rachel Seeman
Smexton Street
Walliamsburg
Evidently Crazy in Love headline puzzled many
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item notes a marriage attempt described as starts out to be married held on in sanity charge. The piece hints the man may have been neurotic from the outset, an early sign before the marriage.
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Philladelphia Public Ledger
Wireless signal proposed to warn ships at sea
The article discusses John Burns' bill proposing a new international wireless signal to warn vessels of imminent danger from cyclones and icebergs. It notes the code would supplement SOS and be repeated ten times at full power, with other urgent signals and a term “The cow familiar & O & signal” mentioned as a historical interpretation. It also covers broader political commentary on Republican and Progressive movements and U S policy reflections.
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Baltimore
John Burns
United States
Gev
Herbert Hadley
Missouri
Willard
House of Representatives
Chicago
Democratc
Col Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Republic Party
Cunga
Roosevelt
Clemeat National Convention
Re 1 Jean Party
Roche
Repeblican
Penough
Hamel's Meteoric Career Took Flight and Vanished
A dramatic tribute to Hamel, a young aviator who rose quickly to fame in three years before mysteriously disappearing at sea. The piece reflects on youth, glory, and a life cut short, comparing his ascent to a beacon in the sky and a voyage beyond earthly reach.
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Freon Young
Earth
Andras
Grace
Hamels
Hamel
Alr
Belief From Childhood Prayer and Faith in God
A nostalgic meditation on belief rooted in childhood prayer, mothers guidance, and simple trust. The speaker recalls a life led by faith, righteousness, and the Golden Rule, echoing Sunday school teachings and Peter and Paul.
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Peter
Paul
His Honor Likes His Weed From the Denver Fest
In West Side criminal court Judge H A Perry presided over a defrauding case involving William D Current. As defense counsel spoke, the judge asked if they all smoked, then the room filled with matches and smoke while the court and attendees shared a deep blue cloud before arguments resumed.
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Denver
H A
Perry
West Side
Willam D Current
William J Sproul
Lenger
Beating police to gems in Jersey City mystery
A woman named Adele Scott telephoned the Ocean Avenue police station in Jersey City to report warning burglars and claimed she had just lost 335 worth of jewelry from her husband Pathrane 4. She described a dream of burglars and referenced an advertising dispute with local merchants. The report also notes wartime drab scenes with gunfire on Salisbury Plain and Royal Dieing Corps artillery signaling dangers.
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Adele Scott
Ocean Avenue
Jersey City
Bostwirlk Avenue
Detertius Noble
Aor Police
Leoton Chronicle
Salisbury Plain
Royal Dying Corps
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