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Great Britain's new order threats to American neutrality
Britain declares all cargo bound for Germany contraband and vows to seize neutral ships leaving or entering ports, risking war with the United States. The policy aims to starve Germany, disregarding neutral rights and provoking global tension as the United States must defend its own maritime interests.
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Asquith
House of Commons
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United States
France
England
Israel
Brittany
The Expiring Congress and Its Large Volume of Legislation
The Sixty-third Congress is criticized for a flood of new laws focused on quantity over quality. Voters cannot study every measure, so they must judge party achievements by general results. The piece laments the pace and complexity of the legislative treadmill.
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Congress Judged by Economic Prosperity in Power
The piece argues that voters judge the in power administration by how it affects people. If lawmaking is heavy but business lags, it signals poorly drafted legislation. When times are good, the administration gains credit. Prosperity overriding other issues shapes public judgment of the Sixty third Congress.
National and District Relations Debate on District Bill
Congress passed a District bill to appoint an investigating committee of three senators and three representatives to study fiscal and other relations between the District of Columbia and the federal government. The panel will report by January 1 with recommendations toward a permanent, equitable funding arrangement.
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Washington's Playgrounds Open as City Reclaims Outdoor Space
In Washington new recreation centers expand youth options, transforming former eyesores like Willow Tree alley into safe playgrounds. Attendance reached 865,000 last year with projections to surpass 1 million this year as spring preparations begin for youth and athletes alike.
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Drafted from open spaces as playgrounds loom
The text notes embryos Cobbs and Johnsons, Collinses and Marquards being drafted from open spaces. It suggests playgrounds may yield better material than earlier back lots, famed for bone and muscle. The tone implies a future supply of talent sourced from public spaces.
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Ritzman Discoveries Promise Gas, Dyes, and Explosives
Dr. Rittman of the Bureau of Mines reports discoveries from coal by products that could increase gasoline supply, enable coal tar dye production, and improve explosive manufacture. The piece stresses government role and timely development, urging active use of the inventions to benefit the nation.
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The Plate Uprising and Civilization Concepts
The piece satirically treats Native Americans as the “noble red man” progressing toward civilization, noting the Colorado Plates revolt and the pursuit by a posse. It weaves in historical allusions to Capt. Jack, Geronimo, Crazy Snake, and European wars, then shifts to comments on war, rail rates, and odd political jests about Belgium, Turkey, and tariff blame.
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British Fortune May Go to Hungary in a Mormon Union?
The Labouchere fortune, tied to Dora Labouchere, may pass to Prince Odescalchi amid a tangled European custody of wealth and titles. Dora’s Italian marriage ended in divorce. gelding her prospects, Hungary will judge her new status as alien in a wartime Britain. The trustees threaten to withhold funds until peace resumes.
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Congress Condensed Naval Bill Debates and Actions
Conferees trimmed the naval bill to two seagoing submarines and cut the hospital ship and gunboat. A District appropriation bill passed with a joint commission to study federal District relations. Ellen Wilson Memorial Home incorporation bill moved forward. Senate executive session adjourned with FTC nominations held for today. A subcommittee to revise the Judicial code was appointed and Indian and agricultural appropriation debates continued past midnight.
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Boy Discovers Three Comets From Cottage Grove Farm
Wisconsin farm youth John Mellish at 26, with home made telescopes and photographs, claims six comets including three unseen by others. Yerkes Observatory's Dr. Frost hails him as a remarkable observer who studies skies and fields, though he lacks formal college education.
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Alaska Natives Boycott Presbyterian Church Over Dance Clash
In Skagway and Haines Alaska natives refuse church attendance after a mission hall closure following a dispute over social dances. An incident involving a Haines dancer and a Juneau visitor led to a fight, prompting the pastor to lock the hall and locals to boycott services.
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Conductor Marries Widow of Wealth in Odd Union
Heo Francie, a San Wrangisey street conductor aged 36, wed Anna Tarphere, a 65 year old widow from New London. The couple, who will reportedly take a honeymoon, are noted for his continued job as he maintains his fare collecting duties.
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Corpse Snores Arrested at Atlanta Undertaking Parlor
George Russell, arriving from Birmingham, drank too freely and slept over at Greenberg Bond’s undertaking on Ivy and Houston. The staff woke to loud snoring, called police, and the semi-conscious man was placed in a patrol wagon.
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Will Issue Canned Sermons
Watertown Wisconsin dispatch reports H T Davis of the city plans syndicated sermons to be distributed with phonograph audio and moving picture illustrations. Noted clergymen may write syndicated talks for the company, edited to suit all creeds and released on set dates.
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Storm Saves Burning Ship From Benzine Fire
A New York Sun summary notes a Norwegian tank ship La Habra bound from Talara Bay to London caught near the Azores. Benzine cargo exploded, flames swept ship. Crew abandoned to lifeboats. chief officer and five men lost. A passing giant wave and subsequent seas helped douse the blaze. navigation charts and instruments were destroyed.
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Coed Play Censorship Sparks Campus Controversy
University of Chicago coeds gain permission for male audience members to attend campus follies but face dean censorship. Officials cut a line calling someone a silly ass, later replacing it with a donkey and restricting costumes to petticoats. Male students buy seats in blocks amid protests.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collection of wry lines on love money weather and marriage from Chicago humor. The pieces mock temptations patents locksmiths and social pretenses with sharp quips about wisdom opportunity and fortune.
Wandering five-year-old son found after another disappearance
William J Caruso of 1238 Reed Street wandered from home for the fifth time in two years. He was picked up at Second and Jackson Streets about three miles from home, while his mother lay critically ill. Doctors say brain pressure from a September 1912 injury may trigger further wanderings.
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Quieting Frogs with Salt at Frogtown
Cudahy Ranch dispatch describes Annoyed by frog chorus Mrs M H Murphy of Mary Street finds a salt remedy after childhood memory. She feeds five pounds of salt to the singing frogs causing them to move away, ending the serenade.
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Cats Deliver Surprise Package to Bechtel Brothers Home
A prank in Pikeville left three cats in a front door package addressed to bachelor brothers Gerard Aaron and Henry Bechtel. The elderly trio, all over seventy, said they have housed many stray cats over 40 years, and the cats will stay. A Detroit Free Press item quotes a passerby remark about a one legged man offering a seat on a streetcar.
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Sun and Tide Table and Weather Details for District
Daily sun and tide data for Washington and Maryland with Monday dates and forecast. Includes high tides 31, temperature readings, wind directions, precipitation notes, and pressure patterns across the mid Atlantic and surrounding regions with past year comparison.
Opinions of Noted Guests in Capitals
West Virginia Republicans tour Washington with talk of a strong field of candidates to succeed Senator Chilton. Attorney General A. A. Lilly is urged as a possible nominee, though he offers no confirmation. Lilly repeats hope for a fair settlement of the Virginia debt matter. Colorado prospects show a solid GOP path with Timberlake predicting Democrats ousted. Arizona optimism centers on irrigation, alfalfa farming, and Roosevelt Dam expansion.
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