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Abe Wlashington
Pennsylvania Ave
Fourteenth St
Washington
Alexandria
Pally
Mail
Washington Post
Coshington
D. C
Washington, DC
Pitth Avenue
New York
Matters
Chicago
Devonshire Street
Boston
Kresge
Detrott
Britain’s long game in world war policy and allies
A World editorial excerpt argues Britain avoids direct frontline fighting, using strategic moves to keep Constantinople and shift burden to France, Russia, and other allies. It contends Britain wields influence by provoking European powers into conflict while securing trade gains, with Gallipoli cited as a costly lesson.
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France
Britain
New York
Verdun
Great Britain
England
Russia
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Serbia
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Great Buntain
Financing Canada War Loan and Protective Tariffs
Canada repaid a $100 million domestic war loan in full by January 3 and boosted tariffs to shield industry while funding troop preparation for Britain. By contrast the United States pursued a wartime tax surge raising revenue during peace, avoiding tariff protection.
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Canada
England
United States
Bank of England
Dominion
Congress
Canada’s Revenue Surges as Tax Absence Persists
Ottawa shows no income tax yet while customs and other revenues soar. January customs reach $9.7 million, up from $4.7 million a year earlier in 1915. Over ten months ordinary revenue totals $139 million, expenses at $90.0 million, capital and war outlay $127 million, leaving a $49 million balance for war and capital needs.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Canada
United States
Diaz Seeks Fresh Push in Mexican Conflict
Felix Diaz, backed by wealth and the cientificos, plans action from Oaxaca to challenge Carranza in southern Mexico. Oaxaca asserts independence, coins its own money, and could rally armed support. A border manifesto and Diaz’s southern activity signal a coordinated, funded movement aimed at overthrowing Carranza where he remains unpopular.
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Felix Diaz
Cientificos
Carranza
Mexico
Diaz
Oaxaca
Ataté
Pressure on Congress over armed merchantmen orders
A public debate over secret British admiralty orders to merchant vessels seeks to prove whether armed merchantmen were instructed to attack submarines. Lord Robert Cecil argues the orders prohibit offense, but transparency is lacking. Germany furnishes photographic copies to the U S, yet mail seizures obscure evidence. Congress is urged to await full proof before voting on armed merchantmen policy.
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Lord Robert Cecil
Lord Robert
Gerrard
Congress
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Britain
Gubmarines
Civil Service Retirement Gains Endorsed by Chamber
Business leaders at a United States Chamber of Commerce convention advocate a civil service pension and superannuation system. They note congressional and cabinet inquiries into efficiency and cost have shown the need to treat long serving workers fairly while enabling retirement to create opportunity for younger staff.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Committees
Congress
Pension reform urged by chamber of commerce leaders
The chamber urged Congress to study pension systems and adopt an equitable retirement plan. It cited many businesses already using efficient pension practices and appointed a special committee to review the issue, expecting eventual support from the national chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Congress
Penssona
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Disguised Fighting Ships and Warship Rights
A discussion on German disguised raiders like Moewe and British responses. It argues merchant ships arming and engaging enemy vessels risks legal and moral status, equating armed merchantmen with warships and noting the Moewe’s actions as legitimate war conduct. It concludes no American would sail on a disguised fighting vessel.
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Appam
Clan MacTavish
Great Britain
Moewe
Cannibalism and civilization clash in editorial jottings
A rambled editorial essays on cannibalism as protein and civilization. It riffs on Dr. H. C. Bradley from the University of Wisconsin, jokes about missionaries, Lamb, De Quincy, and worms of war. It notes a leatherless shoe aid for a veteran and comments on a railroad suit and Charley Chaplin profits.
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H. C. Bradley
University of Wisconsin
Bradley
Charles Lamb
de Quincy
Europe
Austrian Army Chief Weds Italian Sympathetic Woman
Gen Conrad von Hoetzendorf, head of the Austrian army, has married Idina Agulari of Trieste, an irredentist with Italian ties. The match shocks Vienna society, given Hoetzendorf’s past anti Italian stance and the divorcee status of his bride. Court politics loom as Emperor Franz Joseph faces the dilemma of honoring the general.
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Conrad von Hoetzendorf
Vienna
Italy
Austria
Agulari
Trieste
Hapsburg
Ling Aguiari
Court
Vienne
Remanghana
Gratz
Beron Reinanghans
Grats
Mars
Baron von Hoetzendorf
Idina
Mulumilioneire
Baron Reinanghans
Judith
Francis Joseph
Baron Edelsheim
Rudolph Lobkowitz
Hungary
Edelshelm
Baroness von Edelsheim
Circus Auction Sells Ten-Twent One Ring Show
The ten twent circus titled one ring variety valued by Porgie O'Brien was sold at Bull's Head Hascar on Market Street near Thirty eighth. George Lawrence, owner, laments no money in the act, while John Garret of West Chester buys many horses including Diamond. Julia Allen of 4830 North Front Street purchases Diamond the performing horse. she is a noted bareback rider.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Porgie” O'Brien
Bull's Head Hascar
Market Street
Ittle Circus
George Lawrence
John Garret
West Chester
Diamond
Julia Allen
North Front Street
Prisoners Charged With Disorderly Conduct Refuse Plea
Atlantic City dispatch reports Al Russell pummeled Julia Hill on Rosemont avenue early morning. Patrolman Spike Turner arrested them. When offered defense, Russell and Julia denied guilt, quipping I am not guilty and a dollar a word before Recorder Gaskill.
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Atlantic City Dispatch
Philadelphia
Recorder’s Court
al Russell
Julia Hill
Rosemont Avenue
Spike” Turner
Russell
Julia
Aard
Gaskill
Congress Debates Water Power Bills and Brandeis Inquiry
Senate actions stall voting on the Shields water power bill while the Public Lands Committee blocks Myers as an amendment. Judiciary continues Brandeis confirmation review. Slag investigates. Recess ends at noon. House members discuss the Wilson letter and armed merchantmen warning. Insular affairs backs the Philippine Independence bill. Military affairs expands reserve provisions. Maj Gen Barnett cites Marine Corps needs. Civil War claim revival passes with loyalty proof added. Adjournment at 5 05 pm until noon.
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Sheppard
Shields
Public Lands Committee
Myers
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Agricultural Committee
House
Wilson
Foreign Affairs Committee
Insular Affairs Committee
Senate
Military Affairs
Kahn
Gen Barnett
Marine Corps
Naval Affairs Committee
Pleads to Be Hanged in Georgia Case
Dave Pruitt, facing a March 10 execution for a murder a year old, asks to die soon. Attorneys seek a new trial or delay while he shows no concern for life and awaits the court decree. Deputy Sheriff Prennie Miner noted the inmate’s fixation on an imminent death.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Dave Pruitt
Dave
W E Thomas
Superior Court
Ben Hill
Sherif Prennie Miner
Prennie Miner
Thomas
Love's Obsequies poem fragment in New York Sun
A fragment from Noel Lorme in the New York Evening Sun laments love and death. Pale, frail figures lie beneath violet roots as the speaker recalls a night of intimacy and the mute tokens left behind. Footnotes hint at mourning, secrecy, and a haunting forest setting.
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Noel Lorme
New York
Evening Sun
Wanted 10 Yards of Rope in a Love Letter Tale
A Brooklyn Assistant U S Attorney named Cuff receives a singed wry missive from a romance seeking a ring or ten yards of rope. The letter mixes humor with a proposal, ending with a note about a Tope factory and a playful hint about the author’s affection and future.
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New York World
United States
Cuff
Brooklyn
Lovers' Lane
Tommie
Mr Cuff
Lost gold garter unsettles Atlantic City crowds
Hundreds searched the Boardwalk for a gold garter bearing the initials EPVR, owned by Edward P V Ritter president of the Merchants and Manufacturers Exchange. Ritter, returning to the Traymore after a stroll, reported its loss and a liberal reward was offered.
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Atlantic City Dispatch Failh
Public Ledger
Atlantic City
Edward P V Ritter
Merchants and Manufacturers Exchange
Grand Central Palace
New York
Ritter
Traymore
Appleware
New Yorker
Music at the Robinsons Prompted by Guests
A brief chat from the Pittsburgh area notes a musicale at the Robinsons tonight. Questioning whether music will be provided and if Josephine will sing.
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Robinson's
Josephine
Influence Behind the Throne Echoed by Chatham 1770
In a March 2 1770 speech the Earl of Chatham denounced a hidden force behind the throne. He recalled 1766 to 1769 struggles, naming the Earl of Bute and royal influence as the true power shaping government. The remark “something behind the throne greater than the king himself” anchored debate on royal and courtly sway.
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Earl of Chatham
Chatham
House of Lords
George II
Burke
Earl of Bute
George III
Prince of Wales
England
Buta
John Wilkes
Junioe
Zebra and Llama Fight In Central Park Menagerie
A gate left ajar let Bridget the zebra and Snowball the Peruvian llama clash in the Central Park menagerie. Snowball was captured and sent to the sick bay for care after the altercation, while Bridget endured fruitless head butting at the bars.
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New York Sun
Bridget
Zebra
Snowball
Central Park
Sahara
Bill Snyder
Chess Men Haled To Court In Ownership Dispute
New York Dispatch reports a long running ownership fight over carved ivory chess men. Stored at Central Trust Company, charges exceed 700 dollars with Tiffanys holding 111. Disputants Wisewell Bunnell Howard Crosby died. case seeks court decision on rightful ownership and sale to cover costs.
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New York Dispatch
Philadelphia
Oquirer
Central Trust Company
Trust Company
Supreme Court
Tiffanys
Moses Wisewell
Hiram B Crosby
Lyman B Bunnell
John T Howard
Wisewell
Howard
Bunnell
Trousers 100 Years Old Worn Again by Mason Hoy A Peterson
Members of Yeatman Lodge No 162 F and A M recall a 1815 initiation as Hoy A Peterson, related to Dr M L Peterson, receives the master Mason degree in Williams burg Ohio while wearing the same homespun wool trousers as his great grandfather. The family lineage extends to a grandfather who gave him a ring once worn by the great grandfather.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Yeatman Lodge
Williamsburg
Oahio
Hoy
A Peterson Peterson
M. L Peterson
Hare
World travelers meet in capital hotel bobbies
A New Willard gathering in Washington features lawmakers and ex senators weighing Republican prospects in 1912. Chester Long and Charles Towne comment on Roosevelt Weeks Burton and party dynamics. Ormsby McHarg predicts Chicago outcomes as states split delegates and Democrats debate leadership amid a looming nomination.
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Roosevelt
Hughes
West
Middle West
Formea
Chester
Long
Kansas
New Willard
Doef
Burton
Weeks
Chicago
United States
Long Haa
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Ormsby McHarg
Commerce and Labor
Hew
Willard
Col Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
McHarg
Frank Hitchcock
New York
Empire State
Republican Party
Raffles in Girls' School at Iowa State College
Ames Iowa dispatch reports a woman posing as a Fluffy Raffles girl entered Margaret Hall and the new dorms at Iowa State College. She caused students to rush about stealing items like stockings and skirts plus 60 dollar bills and iron men left in rooms. Jewelry escaped her grasp. authorities suspect familiarity with the students.
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Charles A Towne
Minnesota
Joseph Choate
Carnegie Hall
Choate
Edmund Burke
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