Thousands See Flier New Giant Aircraft to Be Tested Today
Washington Post Bureau reports thousands viewed the Richardson hydroaeroplane built in the Pioneer Mills building at Duke Street Alexandria. Tests to begin about 9 am with engines checked. a short water flight possible as craft hovers low above the Potomac while weather remains favorable.
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Ashington Post Bureau
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Lowell
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Bulldar
T Richardson
Gas Works at Berlin Burned
Berlin gas works retort houses destroyed by a fierce fire that started Saturday afternoon. Dispatch from Amsterdam by the Central News Agency correspondent reports the blaze damaged the municipal gas facility.
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Berlin
London
Amsterdam
Central Newa Agency
Minor League Results Across Leagues
International League games featured Newark Jersey City 3 1 Montreal 0 0 Rochester 2 Providence. Richmond beat Nowmhersey City 3 1. Milwaukee 4 St Paul 2. American Association saw Kansas City 1 Minneapolis 0. Louisville 5 Cleveland 1. Indianapolis 12 Columbus 1. Southern Association Memphis 3 Chattanooga 1. New Orleans 0 Mobile a Nashville 3 Louisiana Rock 3 in 12 innings. Texas League Beaumont 4 Dallas 2 in 12. Galveston 4 Waco 0. San Antonio 2 Fort Worth 1. San Antonio 2 Fort Worth through second game. Exhibition: New York Nationals 4 Wheeling 1 in Central League.
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Dallas
Galveston
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Christian Church Dedicatory Service Held at Capitol Heights
Dedicatory services for the Christian Church at Capitol Heights Prince Georges county Md were led by Rev George Millar of Ninth Street Christian Church with sermons and speeches from Revs Terry Hayden William Barnwauner and Charles Bowers. More than 250 dollars was subscribed toward the remaining debt as the church official board including Henry Roth George W Narrin Leon Lits and S B Polgings organized the event.
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Christian Church
Capitol Heights
Prince Georges County
George Millar
Ninth Street
Ban on munition sale sparks congress call for clarity
George P. Eustis argues that a congressional authority to halt munitions exports would not break neutrality, rejects claims of an administration ban misread as international law, and urges Congress to act to stop arms traffic aiding Allies while noting Lusitania deaths and public hunger for accountability. He says the public deserves truth and action from leaders.
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United States
Congress
Lusitania
England
Germany
Great Britain
Turkey
Italy
George P. Eustis
Reminder on Letter Submissions and Byline Rules
A newspaper reminder states letters to the department must not exceed 200 words under any circumstances. It reiterates the policy that letters for publication require the sender name and address, with optional initials or nom de plume if requested.
WANTS MR BRYANS PEACE VIEWS SET OUT IN FULL
Editor Post complains that subsequent statements by Mr. Bryan on European war relations are printed only in outline. The public, especially the common man on the street, should be informed of his reasoning and the facts supporting his position to form a true judgment. READE.
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Taft
Mexico
Wilson
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Germany
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Warn Americans Against Fighting England's Battles
J. J. Woop argues against U S entry into European war urging Americans to avoid entangling alliances with Britain. He critiques the press for pushing intervention and questions the justification of German submarine warfare while noting English overconfidence and potential British recruitment impact if the United States becomes involved. He frames the Lusitania and naval actions as issues for a naval tribunal to decide.
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Germany
Great Britain
United States
Samuel
England
London
J. J. Woop
Protests Gains Sale of Munitions to Allies
Letter from F Thompson criticizes U S arms shipments to allies. cites historical embargoes by Grant Taft Wilson and Germany. argues public opinion opposes arming nations in conflict and accuses leaders of hypocrisy.
Thinks Bryan Consistent While President Is Not
Harlor Post argues that Mr Bryan was consistent in foreign policy, opposing unjust war with Mexico and opposing extremes against neutral trade. He condemns President Wilson for not acting similarly, urging a firm demand for neutral rights from both England and Germany and noting anti hyphenation sentiment.
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England
Germany
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Why I Favor Woman Suffrage by Cecil Calvert
Editorial arguing for women’s suffrage. It asserts justice and equality under law require both genders to create and abide by laws, rejects the claim suffrage harms femininity, and contends women’s sphere is widening and will bring vitality to governance.
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Cecil Calvert
Bribery Accused as English War Tactics in Past Wars
Halter Post notes accusations that Britain used bribery to sway neutrals in earlier centuries, citing payments to nations and even an Italian poet for film rights. The piece condemns widespread bribery as despicable and a violation of honorable conduct, contrasting it with alleged German methods. It warns that hypocrisy and money influence now echo old English practices across Europe.
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Italy
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Reader letter advocates fairness to Germany and allies
An Irish American German sympathizer from Harvin South Carolina argues editors and readers in Dixie lack on truth and moral balance. He claims American papers lean toward righteousness and asserts that the majority of plain people support Germany due to perceived economic profiteering and cotton trade influences.
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Ireland
Dixie
Liverpool
London
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H. Harvin
Harvin
Water tight compartments on Lusitania imperfect claim
A letter cites April 15 1912 disaster of Lusitania and Titanic noting water tight compartments and life saving gear were inadequate. The writer argues improved systems and prompt operation could have saved more lives, comparing testimonies from passengers and officials and questioning responsible captains.
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Lusitania
Béiter Post
White Star
Mner Titanic
Turter
Howard Fisher
Washington
Frederic Egner
Lusitania warning urged over war zone danger and law
Editor C. P. Moore argues US travelers aboard the Lusitania should have been warned about the ship carrying 6,400 cases of ammunition. He questions responsibility for neglect that endangered passengers and compares to government warnings about danger zones on land in Mexico.
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Lusitania
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Mexico
C. P. Moore
Germans vow opposition to Wilson policy in wartime row
Edstor Port reports Mr. Christoph Rabican claims 300000 former German soldiers in the United States oppose President Wilson’s policy. He and 299,999 side with former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, praising his peace stance as Bryan is linked with these veterans in a striking pairing.
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Edstor Port
Cristoph Rabican
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Bryan and German influence sparks wartime contention
William H Watts of Mary's Church in Haledon New Jersey denounces Mr Bryan's policies as pro German militarism and asserts millions of Americans back President Wilson's war stance against German influence and wartime factions.
What Father Gaynor Told Georgetown Graduates
Letter to the editor disputes a published claim that Reverend H Augustin Gaynor advised Georgetown University graduates to get on, get honor, get honest. The writer asserts Gaynor instead described the career path of the worldling who starts with power, gains honor, and then uses ill‑gotten gains to become honest.
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Georgetown
Port
Georgetown University
H Augustin Gaynor
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Pregent
Holy Trinity Church
Gates
J. ¥. Connolly
Wants Advocates of War to Get on the Firing Line
Editorial urges peace as a grand movement yet calls for strong minds to demand it. It asks every city mayor and police chief to unite for peace and directs war supporters to seek combat in warring countries. The piece is credited to Kibbie Pollard.
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Wiliam Robinson Cotered
Pollce
Samuel Reid
Brooks
Min
Peal
Kibbie Pollard
West Turn Against England Sentiment Reported
Editor Post letter from Bethany, Ma notes rising German sympathy in western territories as country papers oppose war with Germany. Writer says locals favor freeing seas from English dominance if war occurs, cites Bryan tip influence and dissatisfaction with eastern pressures on the White House.
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Germany
England
W. J. Bryan
East
Otis Ford
Bethany
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