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Waiting for the Results of the Russian and British Offensives
A sweeping war analysis notes that Europe and Asia fronts show a campaign of slaughter unseen in war’s annals. It cites Russia and Great Britain as poised to lead offensives, praises French resistance near Verdun, and argues morale and power are shifting among France, Italy, and the Allies’ lines.
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A Belated Saint and the Return of a Notorious Bandit
A belated saintly obit notes Charles II era bandit De Younger in final year as believed to have repented after wandering in forbidden fields. The piece ponders forgiveness and the eleventh hour parable, urging restraint in judging the penitent and suggesting heaven’s mercy may apply to all, even the vilent sinner.
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Last Breath Plea for Nelly and a Ban Dit’s Tale
The fragment reflects a plea that mercy be shown for Nelly as the speaker, an old ban dit, reflects on his turbulent era. It questions initial errors and notes devils among chapa and asks readers to reconsider judgments formed from their own lives while contemplating romance as the lot of a hunted figure.
Japan undermines Yuan Shi Kai and Chinese monarchy
The piece argues Japan pressured Yuan Shi Kai to abandon plans to transform China from a republic to a monarchy. It notes Britain and Russia supported Japan, while revolutionists in western China revived opposition. Chinese accusations of Japanese funding and officers remain unproven, but Japan’s influence persists shaping China’s future.
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Korea
Senate bill doubles cadet intake at West Point
The Senate backs Senator Chamberlain’s plan to raise cadet enrollment to 1,332 and allow enlisted men from the army and National Guard to enter West Point. The amendment caps appointments at 200, opening paths for civil life recruits, improving recruiting and broadening access beyond family influence.
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A Better Accounting System for Government Projects
Advocates of public ownership should back a clearer accounting system to show taxpayers the exact cost of government construction. The economy and efficiency commission found government work generally costs more than private work. Navy yards can estimate costs while private yards must bid, with penalties possible for the latter but not the former. Chief Constructor Taylor testified that government and contract-built ships show no material quality difference.
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Government Navy Yard Costs Questioned in Estimate Debate
A reader summarizes concerns that government shipbuilding costs in navy yards are higher than private yards, with inadequate costing methods. The Navy admits higher total costs but accounting omits 30 days of leave impacts, overhead allocations, and cross charges. Call for reforms to government accounting and construction practices.
More Troops Urged for Border Security and Pursuit
The editorial urges increasing American forces to the border as Pershing pursues Villa. It warns that Carranza and Merlaca sympathies threaten the line from Brownsville to Nogales, with raids possible on supply trains. It calls for overwhelming, rapid action and immediate troop deployment to avoid disaster.
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Ancient rites as emperor of Japan first sees his son
The article notes the infant prince at four months old is formally presented to the emperor after a Shinto ceremony at Aoyama palace. The ritual includes a rice cup, a sword, and a ceremonial feeding, with the mother’s later nursing discussed among Boorer class traditions. A luncheon follows with dignitaries, gifts, and heraldry.
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Meets former wife and remarries after divorce
John A. Hubbard, 63, and Jennie Hubbard, 43, divorced last year after she left Eldora Iowa. In Minneapolis the couple found each other and were remarried by Court Commissioner W E Bates at 417 Tenth Street South, ending their loneliness.
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Veteran 104 in Portland travels 380 miles to visit son
John Dowd aged 104 from Bend Oregon arrived solo in Portland to visit his son Theodore Dowd. Born in 1912, he is believed oldest man in the state. He carries an old rifle and says it is ready to defend against Mexicans if called. He will celebrate his birthday this Saturday. A separate note mentions a gold substitute alloy and a humorous employer wage dispute from the Paterson Press-Guardian.
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Bend
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Congress Condensed Debates on Army, Tariff, and Mexico
Senate debate on the ag appropriation bill continued with no conclusion. House tariff proposals and banking law amendments were discussed, Lodge and Kenyon failed to advance the Sherman resolution for 60 000 volunteers to aid the Mexican situation. Hay army reorganization passed the House 402 to 2, while the Kahn regular army proposal fell 21 to 191. Rules to advance immigration and a dyestuffs tariff were noted. A Villa body reward bill and stop watch procurement in Arsenals were reported, education committee eyed the north pole inquiry, adjournment set for Friday morning.
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Four Barrelled Chinese War Gun and Early Machines
A historical overview traces early weaponry from a four barreled Chinese ribaudequin captured by the French in 1860 to Danish nine barrel designs and the bronze revolving cannon of the War of 1812. It notes Richard Gatling’s 1860 breech loading machine gun with ten barrels, its high rate and jams, and manual crank operation, highlighting the evolution toward infantry use and its limitations.
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America
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Spring Dream In a Crick and Wall Beside the Field
Poem in a rustic voice celebrates lazy springdays with dreamy plans to fish, paint, and nap beside a sunny wall. The speaker rejects effort, dreaming of a simple, content life with a pole by a crick and a lure in a fish hole as springtime begins.
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Girl Land Owner Captures 720 Acres Near Carthage
Mabel Dale a 14yearold Yale Oklahoma lass is described as perhaps Missouri’s largest girl landowner. She bought 720 acres near Carthage for 85000 and gains royalties from the Cushing oil field totaling about 12900 monthly, with reports of 350000 royalties already earned. Her father, former Carthage resident and Yale mayor, advised the investment.
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Not Suffciently Enough. From Punch Hitler to Beadle-Well
In a Punch style note the speaker laments a strange minister and mocks his talk of “our adversary,” calling him a frightened kin’ and noting contempt for Bifa. The fragment reflects satirical tone and character depictions without clear narrative outcome.
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Thomas Cushing Portrait in Boston Heritage
Thomas Cushing, early Massachusetts governor, born Boston March 24, 1735 and died February 28, 1788. He shaped revolutionary policy with Hancock and Franklin, admired for prudence. A 1790 mourning ring commemorates his friendship with Hancock, featuring hair from Cushing, Hancock, and Mrs. Cushing in a symbolic memorial.
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Brown Owls in Trenches At Night Rats and Mice Caught
An officer at the front writes that large brown owls hunted rats and mice in the trenches each night. They disappeared about two hours before dawn and fled toward woods behind the lines. He warns game preservers who destroy owls harm agriculture and their own interests.
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Proof of Dog Death Delays Wisconsin Will Case
In Wisconsin the bequest of Mrs Mary Johnson’s estate to her pet dog Willie stalled when no death record for Willie existed. The court ruled that contestants may claim the estate once they produce the man who buried Willie, as two brothers a sister and a niece dispute the will while the dog is dead but unproven.
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Holly Berries as Medicine, Then and Now
A London Chronic tale recalls holly berries once used in British folk medicine to treat vapours and other woes, with tea doses before breakfast. Birds rarely eat holly berries due to mild toxicity, except perhaps thrushes during severe frost. The item blends humorous or anecdotal quips from other papers and street dialogue about social life and christening mischief.
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Views of capital visitors on current topics
A Republican National Committee meeting in Chicago discussed selecting a temporary chairman with Alvah H. Martin stating deliberation will guide the choice. Former Rep. J. J. Whitacre praised Wilson’s strength in Ohio and predicted reelection, noting voters favor the administration despite war concerns and economic conditions. The piece reflects hopeful, cautious party sentiment ahead of November elections.
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Florida Delegation Uninstructed Sentiment at Raleigh
Florida voters and leaders indicate an uninstructed delegation will head to the Chicago convention. John T Smith of Jacksonville says Republicans chose eight delegates and Roosevelt and Hughes are not shaping their votes. He notes a conservative tilt and reports some delegates favor Senator Weeks of Massachusetts.
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Cows Drain Beer Through Stream Spill in Pa Town
In Fountain Springs Pennsylvania a defunct brewery’s beer was dumped into a stream by Sheriff J Murphy, causing thousands of dollars in damages. Philo North American notes the brewery heirs claim bankruptcy, trustees report beer sales, and local drinkers near the stream acted oddly until the incident came to light.
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Archie Sloan's neck in water joke in Saturday Evening Post
Little Willie bursts in shouting about Archie Sloan, asking if his neck is in the water. His mother, puzzled, learns the child is referring to Archie Sloan getting into the water up to his neck in a playful mispronunciation of a name.
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