Neutral canal rules and U S control sparked debate
The article argues the Panama Canal neutrality is guaranteed by the United States but not by other nations. It claims Washington must regulate canal commerce in peace and war, while Britain doubts U S binding terms. It warns that a free canal would lower transport costs and rail rates, while a taxed canal could raise them, urging the Senate to resist British pressure.
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Napoleon III
Merro Caliente
Mexico
Tariff tolls and Mexico shape looming U S 1916 debate
A lengthy analysis surveys tariff tolls and the tariff’s political fallout tied to the 1916 election. It weighs Republican gains and Democratic reactions, Rooseveltsists, and Progressive splits, with Latin American crises and the need for US mediation as central stakes.
Mediation Theme in Mexican Civil War Context
The text discusses mediation as central to resolving Mexico's civil war issues and emphasizes avoiding U S obstruction to peace. It argues mediators must keep this weighty fact forward and seeks to remove the cause of the conflict to restore harmony.
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Wolch
Mexico
United States
Deadly Parallel and Global Tangles In Politics
A fragmentary opinion piece questions U S actions in Colombia and Mexico asking if apologies and multiyear reparations will appease nations. It riffs on Panama, Villa, mediation, and a spectrum of political topics with satirical asides about fashion aviation and finance.
Remarkable aged society members in Japan and historic figures
A discussion of Japan's aging population challenges challenges notions of early maturity among youths in Japan. It highlights Count Okuma and his Octogenarians and Centenarians society, noting the members' vigor and mobility. The article recalls Okuma’s political career and a bomb injury, plus related European nobility lineages and British heirship details.
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Gold vs Notes In Exchange Debates At Treasury And Banks
Citizens report government workers are paid in gold coins whose value is weighed and then reduced by wear and weight losses before redemption. Banks, flooded with gold, direct workers to the Treasury where clerks weigh coins and deduct up to 60 cents for wear. Public question why pay is issued in money the government will not redeem at face value.
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Itha
United States
Legs Unequal Lengths In Humans Say London Doctors
The Loddon Mirror reports Dr C Wy Cooks testimony from a London court arguing human bodies are not symmetrical. He notes legs vary in length and circumference and right limbs often dominate use, with many body parts showing asymmetry across individuals.
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Playgoers Hear Telephone Dominates Drama on Stage
A theatre feature lauds a $10,000 drawing room production as a landmark in modern drama. The telephone on the Louis XVI table is praised for its universal human resonance, bridging actors and audience with a shared, intimate moment. The butler’s call and the device’s impact are highlighted as a notable dramatic achievement.
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Simoon “Stransky
New York
Remarkable Blood Treatment Reported to Aid Brain Disease
A Detroit patient, J. W. Aciley, received blood purified by freezing for two years then heated to normal temperature and injected into his spinal canal. Doctors claim a fifteen month battle with brain covering illness, Alphaimeningitis, may be relieved. Origin traced to an old accident. five blood purifications recommended. Potential cure for nervousness noted.
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Old Fighter Tries to Enlist as Descendant of Murat
A 66 year old man, bearing medals including the Legion of Honor, attempted to enlist at a Navy recruiting station claiming descent from Marshal Murat. He said he had fought in two wars and recently came from Montreal to fight for the United States, giving Jean Murat as his name and 69 Notre Dame avenue Bravery River Quebec as his address. He was rejected due to age limits.
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Mountain Passes and Indian Fortresses Near Orizaba
Observations describe the Veracruz to Mexico City route via Esperanza and Orizaba, noting altitudes of 17,356 feet, rugged plateaus, and canyons. The region’s mountain towns, tunnels, bridges, and fortresses pose defense for armies, with lush belt producing coffee, sugar, bananas, and fruit while French, British, and Spanish capital dominate industry. Indigenous communities exhibit fierce patriotism, resilience, and deep family ties, shaping a complex social landscape amid post war upheaval and foreign influence.
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War ready Brannigan spared as war looms
Private James Brannigan of the Sixty ninth regiment, convicted of burglary on a March 2 storage-house break in Third Avenue, was given a suspended sentence by Judge Mulqueen. The officer testified Brannigan had an excellent record, and the judge urged him to reform and hoped he would fight honorably if called to war in Mexico.
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Hunter Saves Game Warden From Deadly Wildcat Stunt
In Bangor Maine a hunter named William Ryer saved game warden Hodgkins from a mounted wildcat attack near Hound Brook Lake. The two had earlier killed two cats while dogs pursued others. Ryer fired his Colt revolver as the cat leaped, striking the animal between the eyes and ending the threat. Hodgkins called it the closest call of his life.
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May Abandon Passion Play In Oberammergau
The people of Oberammergau, per the London Globe, unanimously decide not to stage the Passion Play next year due to unsatisfactory last year’s performances and a notable drop in visitors this season.
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Weather and sun tide table for Sunday May day
United States Weather Bureau report shows high pressure over the land and unsettled conditions across the central and western states. Temperatures rise in the central and lake regions with near or above normal readings, while most areas expect generally fair weather Monday into Tuesday with no major temperature changes.
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Dream Vision Drives Teen to Confess in Denver Post Summary
Philip F. Perna, 18, surrendered to police after a vision of his dead mother allegedly pointed him to confess to forging his father's name on a $400 check. Penniless, he claimed he had studied at Villanova College and Mount St. Joseph's Academy near Baltimore before the incident. A fragmentary note from a Welsh or Cardiff district source is included, mentioning a doctor and a patient discussion about payment.
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