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Washington Post CO
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Edward B McLean
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Washington
Underestimating the Enemy in World War I Analysis
The piece discusses Gen von Hindenburg’s view on U S entry to the war as inconsequential and warns against underestimating opposing forces. It cites Belgian resistance, the Marne’s impact on Hohenzollern ambitions, and questions German faith in pure mechanism versus American ingenuity and individualism.
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von Hindenburg
United States
Germany
Belgium
England
France
Marne
A Chance for Pacifists
The Navy Dept says guns and mounts to arm many merchant ships are stored at navy yards but skilled gunners are scarce since trained personnel must come from active ships. Pacifists could help by supplying trained gunners, as training takes time and cannot be rushed. If they cannot perform this, their core argument appears futile.
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Navy Department
Navy Yards
Arma
Gothenburg
Sweden
Gustav Brutt
Raleigh
Stora Kopparbergs Heigslagsa
Europe
Congress
Lerislitara
America
Land of Liberty
United States
Support for President in time of war unity urged
The article argues for immediate, unanimous congressional approval of war powers for the President to defend the nation against German aggression. It warns legislators against opposing authorization, stating that unity and swift action are essential to counter submarine murders and uphold international law. The President deserves solid support and a united Congress is required now.
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Congress
Army
Navy
Republic
Senate
House
Unsound Financing and the Call for a Coherent National Budget
A critique of wartime and prewar spending notes that $200,000,000 funded the Mexican expedition while $50,000,000 was insufficient for McKinley era needs. It argues for a $100,000,000 contingency, warns of extra sessions, condemns current fragmented budgets, and urges Congress and department heads to craft a unified financial program for future national needs.
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McKinley
Congress
Senate
House
Pension bill for Gen. Funston widow sparks Senate clash
The Senate passed a bill granting Mrs. Funston $100 a month, while the House committee seeks to cut to $50. The piece argues for a full pension, citing national gratitude and the high value of Funston's service, denouncing stingy measures as unworthy. It also references various political quips about Zimmermann, Bernstorff, Bryan, Chaplin, and party shifts.
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Senate
Frederick Funston
House
Congress
Republic
Gen. Funston
Fred Funston
Duke Drives Locomotive for Ambassador Gerard
The article notes a German fear of covert acts against the former ambassador Gerard and details the Duke of Zaragoza driving his train for protection with King Alfonso approving. It also highlights Pauline Chase now rich via Alexander Drummond’s inheritance and outlines Drummond family ties to London's Adelphi real estate and the Cadlands line, plus Scottish royal intermarriages and the present Countess of Ancaster, Eloise Breese.
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England
Gerard
Spain
Kingdom
Germany
Switzerland
Paris
Berlin
Alfonso
Granada
Madrid
Romanones
William
United States
Duke of Zaragossa
King Alfonso
Pauline Chase
Alexander Victor Drummond
Atlantic
George James Drummond
Swaylands
Penshurst
Bent
London
Drummond & Co
Charing Cross
Alexander Drummond
George
Kathleen Holt
Bally Crystal
Queens County
Ireland
Drummond Bank
Adelphia
Strand
Drummonds
Drummonds of
Cadlands
Hampshire
Maldwin
Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago
Drummond
Earl of Perth
Strathallan
Thane of
Lennox
Porter championed protection and warned on free trade
An obituary excerpt recalls Robert P Porter, English born reformer and defender of the American protective system. It notes his firsthand view of trade competition, his influence in economic discussions, and his loyal service in government finance, as echoed by an editorial in the New York Sun. The second fragment cites a Baltimore American line about a maid and finding Mrs. Smith at home.
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Robert FP. Porter
Robert P Porter
The
Presa
New York Sun
Proceedings of Congress and Committee Briefs
A condensed briefing of Senate and House actions including conference reports on district and post office bills, naval appropriations, prohibition in states, and defense bond measures. Major votes on federal judge retirement, Lindbergh impeachment charges shelving, and policy debates appear with summaries of committee actions and recess announcements. Senatorial debates reference universal service proposals and neutrality amendments amid ongoing defense and appropriations activity.
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Vastar
Chamberlain
Army Aparo
Watson
General Staff
Stone
Kitchin
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Danish West Indies
Fitzgerald
Michael F. Conry
New York
Mann
Treasury
Shackleford
Missouri
Judiciary Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Clark
Treasury ends day with large general fund deficit noted
United States Treasury official figures show March 1 1917 close of business with a general fund net balance of 67 700 298 and a total deficit for the fiscal year of 161 974 842, against last year’s 51 675 801. Ordinary disbursements and receipts are itemized with extensive asset tallies including gold and silver holdings.
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United States Treasury
General Fund
Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Philippines
Eee
Eeee
Spee Eee
Striking Ceremonies When W. H. Harrison Took Oath
A detailed account of William Henry Harrison’s inauguration, including the procession from his residence to the Capitol, escort by militia, and the crowd at the Senate galleries. Harrison rode a white charger, delivered a 90 minute inaugural address in cold wind, and took the oath before Chief Justice Taney. The scene featured cheers, the public’s uncovered heads, and three inaugural balls at night. Harrison died one month later from a cold.
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Maj. Hurst
Battle of the Thames
Col. Todd
Tippecanoe Cluba
Prince Georgea County
Imites
Whaesl
Senate Chamber
Senate
Preston
United States Supreme Court
Afti
Capitol
Harrison
Allence
Taney
White House
Voltaire on dreams and prophetic power in verse
The article discusses Voltaire as a semi pagan thinker who valued dreams as a source of primitive prophecy. It quotes his belief that fulfilled dreams count as prediction and notes dream sequences where he interacts with Touron, recites verses, and reflects on entertainment of the soul. It contrasts dream insight with waking understanding and ends with a speech fragment about church attendance and a broken telephone.
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Indianapolis
Voltaire
M. Touron
Touron
Army Orders Mixed with Inspections and Assignments
Army orders detail inspectors for Vermont militia and officers reassigned to duty across the United States. Capt Reed heads to Northfield Vermont. Col Williams moves from Southern department. various officers receive leave or new postings in Arkansas, Nebraska, New York, and Baltimore. Resignations and specialty assignments conclude the bulletin amid administrative transfers.
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Reed
National Guard of
Vermont
Northfield
Militia Bureau
Clarence C. Williams
Ordnance Department
Southern Department
Chief of Ordnance
Harry B. Jordan
Clarence C. Willams
Charlies B. Wheeler
Watertown Arsenal
Watertown
Mags
Daniel L. Howell
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Letterman General Hospital
Presidio
San Francisco
Cal
Harry H
War Department
Arkansas
James M. Kimbrough
Infantry
Twenty-third Infantry
Georgia National Guard
Charles D. Clay
U. S&s
Jeffersonville
Ind
Spencer Cosby
Corps of Engineer
Clarke Blance
Reserve Corps
Army Medical School
William B. Wallace
Cavalry
Utah National Guard
Charles E. Hyrie
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Omaha
Nebr
United States Army Balloon School
Hugh J . McElegin
James Prentice
Harold Geiger
Hollis la FR. Muller
Harry R. Vaughan
John H Jouett
Nebi
Emmet R. Harris
Harris
Peoria
Philip W Huntington
Medical Corps
New York City
Engineering Poste
Weat Thirty-ninth Street
Henry F. Lincoln
Medical Reserve Corps
Fort Williams
Eastern Department
Robert S A. Daugherts
Corps of Engineers
Brooklyn
Earl McFarland
Baltimore
Ordnance
Willard Hotel Talk Reframes Reed McKinley Speakership
At Willard Hotel former congressman J Whitacre recalls 19th century speakership plots, noting Reed led with McKinley and Burrows and Cannon in a failed plan to unite against Reed. He credits McKinley’s later rise and cites Gothenburg Sweden’s early stock company as a contrast to U.S. lawmaking. Whitacre also weighs Wilson’s Ohio victory and war leadership, plus views on prohibition and ongoing health at Johns Hopkins.
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Hepe Ea
Tithnoia
Willard “Mostexe
Thomas B Reed
William McKinley
Reed
McKinley
Cannon
Burrowy Reed
Maine
Joan Cannon
Congress
Fift
Joe
Burrows
McKinnex
Ware
Meana
Wilson
Ohio
Whitacre
Canton
Willard
Buckeye
Burton
Olso
Prohibition
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
His Wife's Handicap From Everybody's Magazine
At a county farmers conference the wives of committee members are praised for hard work. Uncle Ez notes his wife is a millionlike helper, rising early to milk cows and feed ten men, though others describe her as pale and delicate yet strong in spirit.
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Wal
Uncle Ez
Milika
A Man of Wealth at the Friars Club
Dr J Levengood at the Friars Club recounted a banker tale about a friend who sought $5900. The cashier spoke with the president who questioned the borrower’s finances. Fifteen minutes later the president approved the loan, quipping the borrower is not an onion breath.
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New York Evening World
J Lewengood
Friars Club
Levengood
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