Would Hand Over Southeast Alaska to Canada Be Debated
A congressional record critique urges against repealing the Hay–Pauncefote treaty and transferring southeastern Alaska to Canada. The speaker denounces Great Britain’s aims, referencing Seward and Russia, and warns of losses to coastwise trade and national rights.
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House
Smith
Maryland
Alaska
Canada
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Smuithes
Great Britain
United States
Oregon Boundary
Benton
Villa
Congress of the United States
Aflac
Friends of
Seward
Russia
Taia
Pacific
Watchful waiting amid Vera Cruz peril in Mexican conflict
The article argues for immediate attention to the health risks facing American troops in Vera Cruz, warning that climate and tropical diseases threaten more than battlefield action. It questions the strategic value of delaying invasion, citing Montauk Point history and the need for decisive action if mediation fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Vera Crag
Huerta
Shafter
Habana
Montauk Point
Coastwise Ship Privileges and the 1815 Treaty Implications
A historical analysis argues that a long standing 1815 treaty between the United States and Great Britain allows each nation to regulate its domestic coastwise commerce without violating the pact. It notes Britain charges more to American ships in Liverpool and the US grants coastwise vessels exemptions, with no breach seen in old practice or in recent canal negotiations. The piece criticizes Britain’s insistence on equal port charges as a misreading of treaty scope.
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Great Britain
United States
Liverpool
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
Albert Gallatin
John Hay
Lord Pauncefote
Panama Canal
London
Lifford Lavrendeau
Canadian National Bureau of Breeding
Germany
Greece
Russia
Belgium
Italy
England
France
Canada
Mexien
Mesien
Mexico
Ireland
Thrope
British
War Office
British Board of Agriculture
Europe
North America
Sinclairs Terror and the Lens of Public Fury
A chaotic column blends fiction and political jabs as Sinclair looms outside the Colorado mine strikes, provoking hunger, vengeance plans, and threats. The piece lampoons Upton Sinclair and IWW figures with surreal telescope imagery and derailed anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Upton Sinclair
Sinclair
Upton
Rockefeller
Broadway
Mr. Rockefeller
Eugene Své
Altting
Mars
European Nobility Tales and Marquises in Paris
The article profiles Baron Mumm and his imperial ties, recounting his career from ambassadorial posts in Japan and China to favored status with the German and Chinese courts. It notes his return journey to Berlin and the Kaiser's planned visit to his Schwarzstein castle. It also details Jeanne Negroponte, Victor Hugo’s granddaughter, her marriages across European elites, and the broader Harcourt lineage famed since the 9th century for Normandy and English conquests.
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Gena
Hohenzollern
Oma
Corfu
Tenda
Siva
Mumm
GottIfap
von’ Jagow
Atste For Foreign Affairs
Berlin
Japan
United States
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Bar Harbor
Newport
Tuxedo
Sul
Peking
Frankfort-on-the- Main
Schwarzenstein
Mumma
Baron Mumm
Baron Ketteler
China
Berlin ‘Museum
Castello Giorgio
Negroponte
Mme
Jeanne Negroponte
Paris
Greece
Balkans
Jeanne
Victor Hugo
Leon Daudet
Alphonse Daudet
Action Foyaliste
Rogullat Party
France
Jean Charcot
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Europe
Marcot
Capt
Egrogonte
Viator de Lesseps
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Icter de Lesseps
Ferdinand Dg. Lesseps
Suez Canal
Constantine
Ambroise Stradino
George Negroponte
Victor de Lesseps
Jeanne Hugo
Ife
Union
Pari
Appengii
Idow
Jeane Lugo
Citizens Guard Rights Over Panama Canal Policy
A public address asserts the United States must observe the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and control tolls on the Panama Canal with just, equitable terms. It calls on Congress to defend American rights, warns senators to uphold national integrity, and pledges swift repudiation of any party surrendering those rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Evey
Panama Canal
Senate Debates Toll Question Amid Repeal Vote Yawns
Senator Norris of Nebraska backs sending the toll question to arbitration. O Gorman Townsend and Brien schedule talks on toll repeal. O Gorman moves to set repeal as unfinished business. Senate defeats federal grain inspection by 87 to 90, adjourns to noon. House naval appropriations debate continues under Chairman Fadgett. Public lands hearings on waterpower and antifutures proceed. Wright justice hearings begin as judiciary subcommittee investigates. General dam bill moves forward while protecting appropriations. Adjourned 6 15 p m to noon today.
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Benator
Mads Publicite
Norris
Nebraska
O'Gorman
Townsend
Brieton
Senate
Federal Grain Inspection Bn
House
Fadgett
Naval Committee
Public Lands
Agriculture Committee
Judiciary Committee
Wright
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Americans Born Fighters Says French Expert in Opinion
Reginald Kann, a French military analyst, criticizes the U S army in Temps noting Americans seek combat with no restraint or master. He praises American troops courage and energy yet says the nation is ill prepared for a European war, citing experiences in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Run
Reginald Kann
United States Army
Temps
Stock Exchange
Jola
Philippines
United States
M. Kannadda
Mexico
Maine shad chorus sparks Delaware Bay feud over edibles
The Wilmington Delaware Journal reflects a Maine critic’s mockery of the Delaware Bay shad, arguing the local fish famed as a tasty edible variety is misnamed there and that the Maine fish is not the Delaware Bay shad. The piece cites a Maine poet who celebrated shad and notes a regional naming dispute over the fish.
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Maine
Wilmington del
Delaware Bay
Angela
Refuses to Trade Wife in NJ Spouse Dispute
In New York Supreme Court Justice Donnelly heard Raymond Kirk deny encouraging a wife swap with a guest at their Wee-hawken New Jersey home. Mrs Kirk blamed abuse and shortages. the judge granted separation and promised alimony as details emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Raymond Kirk
Washington
Jessie
Justice Donnelly
Supreme Court
Weehawken
N. J
Submarine Mingoa Salvaged After Prolonged Submersion
Sailors aboard the Mingoa, a submarine stationed at Libau, faced a nine hour submersion after an accident during a Saturday exercise near a lightship. A salvage crew raised the craft, with divers fixing chains and emergency buoys enabling contact, and the coxswain was rescued after twelve hours confinement while the captain and most of the crew were found unconscious.
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St Peteraburg
Rai
Niwa
Mingo
Saubhartn Flotiie
Libai
Libady
Garshev
Mingoa
Jtg
Libau
Does It Scare Sparrows English Feathered Immigrants Like
An article notes Charles A. Boyd of the Wellman Seager Morgan Company uses mechanical and electric devices at his Cleveland home. A new bird box attracts swallows but sparrows flock to hear a bell intended to deter them. The sparrows ignore the alarm and the yard fills, crowding out the swallows for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plaza
Charles A. Boyd
Warka
Wellman-Seager-Morgan Company
Never Again Doomed to Baseball for Phair
The New York American quotes George E. Phair stating he cares little for baseball now and will not attend games. He cites sickness and fatigue, preferring rest and warmer weather before venturing to the park again.
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George E. Phair Tr
New York American
Yonder Park
Ostriches in America Feathers Sell High as Gold
Frye reports ostrich farming expanding across California Arizona Texas Arkansas Florida and Pennsylvania. About 25 farms raise roughly 7100 birds with Arizona hosts around 5080. imports since 1582 shaped the U S ostrich industry and birds fetch up to 600 a pound in feathers.
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Frye
Philadelphia Ledger
United States
South Africa
California
Nubia
North Africa
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Texas
Arkansas
Florida
Scratching a Pig Pays and Pork in Pleasing His Hogship
A bizarre essay fragment argues that scratching a pig yields pork and money, equating the act to power and a chattel mortgage. It links to social commentary on labor, appetite, and control, noting the pig must be pleased for fattening and profit. The piece references Judge and questions Smithson’s intelligence in a juror context.
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Toronto Star
Qld
Rumsey and the steam boat mark in early America
The article recounts James Rumsey as an early inventor in steam navigation with Washington witnessing a trial on the Potomac near Shepherdstown. It notes Rumsey's society, Franklin as president, a West Virginia appropriation for Rumsey's work, and Rumsey's Maryland origins. It also covers views on Mexico, Huerta, Zapata, Villa, and potential U.S. actions, plus remarks on cavalry remounts and Canadian banking trends.
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James Rumsey
George Washington
Potomac
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Fulton
Wiliam Campbell
West Vi i
New Willard
Rumseyan Society
Benjamin Franklin
West Virginia
Rumsey
Snepeherdstown
Levon
Thames
St Margaret's
Westminster
House of Commons
Walter Raleigh
Mary
Maryland
Kale Lee
Bumeeyar Society
Thrift-In Extra Sale Report From New York Times
A hotel manager near 16th Street and Convent Avenue watched a curious scheme unfold in Amsterdam Avenue saloon back room. Two men selling one paper at a time for nickels, then fleeing with new bundles. a well dressed boss directed them as he planned to profit from the routine, while laborers allegedly shared in the capitalist profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
16Th Street
Convent Avenue
Amsterdam Avenue
Beck
Hard Work to Be a Burglar Says Nine Years in Crime
An ex thief explains his decade long career, detailing his methods, tools, and mindset. He claims never to carry guns or weapons, though admits two firearms and a knife were used, and describes buying and discarding a full burglar outfit. He asserts independence, lacking partners, and notes police efforts to convict him failed for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wx-Burg
Maxacine
Bavarian beer contest winner drinks 53 pints in three hours
Leopold Federmann of Munich won a Bavarian beer drinking contest by consuming 53 pints in three hours. Hane Hehnert finished second with 22 pints, while third place went to another competitor with 47 pints.
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Leopold Federmann
Munich Cabin
Kansas City Star
Hane Hehnerth
Today Weather and Tide Table May Day Weather News
Weather Bureau report from Washington on Friday May 1 1948 notes low pressure over Canada and the Rockies with high pressure inland. Local rains expected in Texas the Rockies and plateau and southern California. fair elsewhere. Frost observed in Great Lakes Ohio Valley and mid Atlantic. temperatures below normal in several regions and above in the Northwest and Upper Midwest.
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S. Dept. Me
Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountain
Pacific
Tejas
Korky Mountain
Plaieau
California
Middle Atlantic
New England
Ohio Valley
Southwest
Norhwest
Mineineinp Vatey
Great Lakes
North Atlantic States
Midle Atlantic
Viroleta
Recky Mountain
Plains States
West
Otilo
Plateau
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Washington Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sinclair, the Terror
Colombia
King George
Chdus
Harto
Bernard de Harcsurt
Fdta
House of Bourbon
Rucalan
Duchess de Chartres
McClellan
America
Maraing
Ilke
Jockey Club
Agricole
Duc de Harcourt
Beuvron
Bernard the Dane
Harcourts
Rollo
Normandy
Harcourt
Department
Eure
William of Normandy
Hastings
Bayeaux
Brunton
Richard Coeur de Lion
Stanton Harcourt
Oxfordshire
Lewis Harcourt
Colonies
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mise Mary Burns
New York
Henry Vil
Bat‘ile of Bosworth
Virginia
Brentwood Company
Boston
Slauéy Brandeis
Nytopathetic
Father
Cineiphatt Enquirer
Smithson
Abe
S. Westbrook
Ralch
Westbrook
Republic
Mr. Weetbrook
Ville
Tim
Zapata
Cuernie
Vila
Carranza
R.A. Wamas
Montreal
Raleigh
Bamlands
P.m. Max. Am
Ashevtile
N.C
Atlanta
Bipmarck
Dak
Hestor
Mass
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ghia
Cheyenne
Wyo
Aris
Davenport
Tow
Cote
Denver
Dex Malaen
Towa
Duluth
Ming
Galveston
Tex
Helena Mont
Indianapolis
Jackevarchile
Kangas Cuy
Little Rock
Art
Ape Oe
Los Angeles
Cal
Marquette
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
North Platte
Nope
Omaha
Nebr
Philadephia
Phisburgh
Portland
Balt Lake City
Utah
Moore “ O & Paul
Tampa
Fla
Toteds
Ohio
Vicksburg
Miss
Wachinaton
Harpers. Ferry
Labgabodoeh ‘Rivers
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