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Call for extra session to push universal military service
The article urges immediate call of the Sixty fifth Congress in Washington to pass essential appropriations and enact universal military service. It argues the nation must not wait as war threats exist and stresses urgent, preparatory steps for national defense and ongoing government operations. Local readers are urged to support swift action by the new Congress.
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Britain’s Pension Price for War Unpreparedness
The piece argues Britain faces a $125.9 million annual cost for new disability pensions amid wartime unpreparedness. It contends Germany’s preparedness caused its swift gains and that one-tenth of military prep funding could have prevented war and casualties. This view highlights privates with total disability receiving a minimum $6.87 weekly or earnings-based pensions.
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Federal Inspection and Dairy Oversight Calls
The article discusses rising cattle and crop diseases despite safeguarding laws. It attributes much of the spread to increased Interstate commerce and shifts from self sufficiency to broader distribution. It urges a dairy inspection law to complement meat and cattle inspections for public health.
Fort to Minimize Public Health Danger
In a cautious move officials gather to reduce risks to the public health. The meeting aims to implement measures and share guidance to protect residents and minimize potential threats. Community leaders emphasize cooperation and clear communication with local agencies.
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Why It Failed: Germany’s diplomacy and the wider impact
The piece argues German diplomacy is judged harshly but blames not only clumsiness but vindictiveness and indifference to others’ aims. It cites Latin America, the Monroe Doctrine, Turkey, Austria, Belgium, and Serbia to explain diplomatic failures, asserting blunt force and the doctrine of frightfulness undermine Germany’s international standing.
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The Tariff Debate and Foreign Trade Realities
Dr Edward Ewing Pratt explains that foreign trade is real trade and a tariff should equalize production costs between the United States and Europe. He argues protection is needed to maintain wages and working conditions, warning that cheap labor imports undermine progress and penalize U.S. workers.
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Inauguration Day Draws Nation To Capitol
Visitors from across the Union fill Washington for the inauguration with national symbols on display. Citizens anticipate fair weather for the ceremony and procession while President Wilson is poised to receive broad public approval.
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Lady Angela Forbes Secures Rich Husband for Daughter
Lady Angela Forbes wins a fortune for her daughter Marigold Forbes by marrying Capt Edward Robert Compton of the Scots Greys, heir to the Marquess of Northampton and tied to Vyner fortunes through the Compton line. The piece also recounts Angela’s family ties and past marriages.
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If America Enters the War Airplanes and Destroyers Power
Lord Northcliffe urges quick US preparedness in air power and destroyers citing air schools in favorable locales. He praises American manufacturing and naval officers, arguing America can rapidly scale aircraft and destroyer production to defeat submarines and bolster allied efforts.
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Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
In a long session yesterday Renate and committee chairs debated armed neutrality. The Senate blocked a vote on the neutral bill. leaders fear friction over naval appropriations. Conference reports on government salaries and the post office bill faced action. district funding and a joint commission for pneumatic tubes were discussed. The House pressed on with unfinished fiscal and legislative work until daybreak.
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United States Treasury daily balance and receipts 1917
United States Treasury reports net balance and total receipts and payments for the day and fiscal year end March 2 1917. It shows a deficit of 162 million and lists assets including gold silver dollars treasury notes and reserve funds across general fund and Treasury holdings.
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The Tragedy of Growing Old
The piece argues age erodes beauty and appeal for both women and men. It reflects on crow's feet, sagging skin, faded youth, and the unwelcome shift in social attention as people confront aging. It includes a writer's meditation on how aging affects performers and public figures as they lose stage charm.
Scramble for Office After Inauguration of Jackson
A chaotic scene surrounds President Jackson after his noon inauguration at the Capitol. Crowds press toward the White House for cakes and punch, while officials are ousted nationwide. A wave of office seekers follows, with 300 postmasters removed between March and June and a push to replace clerks, collectors, and other officials. Beggars fill venues, and the public mood grows tense as proscriptions widen. The Jackson press calls for a halt to the spoils system as the upheaval spreads.
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What time is now in Detroit Journal fragment
A fragment from the Detroit Journal shows Mr Hyde rushing down stairs in anger at his daughter Ann over a clock not going. He asks about the young man, while she replies the clock is stopped and tries to calm him.
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Wellesley Prom Censors Rally Over Hawaiian Phrase
The Boston Post reports Wellesley College censored senior prom dance titles fearing innuendo. Songs like I Never Knew What Love Could Do and Gee Ain't It Great to Be Happily Married were replaced, while Oh How She Could Yacki Wacki remained misunderstood as a Hawaiian slang for love.
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Army Orders From War Department Detailing Duty Changes
A long list of soldiers and officers receive assignments, leave grants, retirements, and examinations. Notable items include United States Army retiree Sieut. August Macmanus leaving General Hospital Fort Bayard for Houston to report for duty, Lieut. Lindh assigned to Sandy Hook proving ground, and multiple boards and appointments for aviation and medical corps officers at Fort Bliss and the Army Medical School in Washington.
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Inauguration News Mixed With Global Views
Washington reports on the inauguration and a call for no immediate extra session while Governor McCall and others discuss presidential authority and a possible $200,000,000 appropriation. Persia, the Willard Hotel, and Utah politics appear in a broader discourse on world events and domestic readiness.
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