Washington Post subscription terms 1916 notice
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Ireland's Determination to Be Free
Ireland remains determined to win independence as war stresses Britain’s control. The article argues martial law relaxations are insufficient, Irish revolts grow in spirit, and executions inflame sentiment. It predicts home rule will fail while England risks a sustained Irish resistance during the war.
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Anquith
Ireland
Eri Fents
England
America
Pennsylvania Votes Vennsylvania Delegation Fight At Convention
Pennsylvania faces a 76 delegate Republican showdown in Chicago over instructed versus uninstructed delegation. Gov Brumbaugh backs an instructed slate likely to rally Roosevelt support, while Sen Penrose leads an uninstructed camp with McNichol Philadelphia backing. A divided delegation could weaken Pennsylvania at the convention and open the door to Knox.
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Dark horse candidate may swing delegates toward Roosevelt
The Brumbaugh followers could win and before the early ballots decide the delegation will vote for the governor but at a psychological moment pivot to Roosevelt. Voters face a decision today and the outcome may hint at prospects at Chicago.
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Dark Horse
Brumbaugh
Roosevelt
Chicago
Cross Continent Airship Tests
The Aero Club of America will arrange transcontinental aviation contests, showing civilian momentum in U S aviation. Congress lags on military aviation, risking parity with Europe as Britain readies Zeppelins and a modern defense relies on faster aircraft, antiaircraft, and new weapons technology.
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Congress
Navy
United States
Europe
Great Britain
Britain
France
Germany
Russia
The Pacifists Point of View on Preparedness
An examination of pacifist and pro preparedness views arguing both sides share courage and patriotism. Proponents favor foresight and robust army and navy, while opponents fear militarism. both seek national safety and avoid disaster from inadequate defenses.
Time's Deadly Work in New York's Electric Age
The passage laments urban changes as the horse car era ends in New York. The article uses literary allusions to highlight the decline of historic sites and practices, noting preservation claims of fading springs and forests, taverns, and the shift to battery powered electric street vehicles.
New York Foils a Rural Visitor with Old Horse Car Charm
A departing provincial observer notes New York’s blend of old and new transport as he rides a Jersey ferry to see horse cars. He finds a sober wisdom in the city yet mocks Broadway glow, claiming the horse car remains a strong lead in urban allure and cultural staying power.
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Jersey
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Aquino
Podunk
British Interference and War Profits Critique
A critical view argues that profits from munitions sales to the Allies funded by British trade interference raise American consumer prices for essentials. It cites seizure of Red Cross supplies and restricted drugs and seeds, causing shortages and harm to the sick and poor while Britain seeks neutral advantage at humanity’s expense.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Meat Eaters and Wasteful Habits in American Life
The column mocks lofty statistics on meat consumption and national waste, praising meat as a symbol of prosperity and linking it to cultural and political motifs. It weaves historical figures and national stereotypes while urging a pragmatic, if satirical, view of eating habits and policy outcomes.
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Lord MacDonnell Aiding Mr Asquith In Ireland
The piece traces Lord Macdonnell’s career from Bombay governor to Irish undersecretary, noting his public service, loyalty to Ireland, and backing by Lansdowne and Edward VII. It details Ulster opposition, the devolution plan, and Balfour’s cabinet pressures that led Wyndham’s resignation and Long’s push to appoint Walter Long, framing a behind the scenes royal constitutional clash.
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Ulster Party
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Brentwood Company
Georgia Fish Go On A Spree In Atlanta
Atlanta Journal report by city clerk Walter Taylor claims South River fish are mistreated by city and police. He cites alcohol dumping, fish in intoxication, and crowding as fish from farther upstream arrive seeking a share of the squid, with locals seeking a way to separate alcohol from fish.
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House of Lords
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Atlanta Journal
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Humane Society
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Boy in Brooklyn Nabbed Over $2 Bill Snatch Case
Elizabeth Toedt of 14 Hill Street East New York had a handbag with a $2 bill and a gold watch stolen on Thursday night. Half an hour later her brother saw a boy in a candy store using a distinctive folded $2 bill. The youth, Matthew Gordon of 1060 Fulton Street Brooklyn, was arraigned in the children's court and held as delinquent after authorities recovered the watch.
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New York World
Elizabeth Toedt
Hill Street
New York
Matthew Gordon
Fulton Street
Brookllyn
Children’s Court
Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions
Senate rejected George Rublen nomination to Federal Tracts Commission by 42 to 36. Gore pledged support for peace restoration. Brandeis nomination in committee without action. Alaska Mount McKinley national park bill favorably reported. Borah bill to curb under cutting by manufacturers. Adjourned 5:20 p.m. House passed Glass rural credits bill 295 to 10. Shackleford road bill under review. Immigration bill amendment expected to satisfy Japanese ambassador. Adjourned 7:09 p.m. until morning.
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George Rublen
New Hampshire
Federal Tracts Commission
Gore
Congress
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Alaska
Mount McKinley
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Glass Rural Credits
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Immigration Committee
Calf a Sacrifice to Justice in Dickens Case
Boulder dispatch reports a Longmont murder trial tactic as Rienzi Dickens, charged with his father William H. Dickens death, faces defense tests. An expert fired a high power rifle at a calf dressed as a man to examine bullet effects, aiming to link copper jacketed projectiles to the killer’s weapon and rebut the state’s claim of a .25 caliber bullet fragment recovered from the home.
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Youthweds on a hat and shoes to elope in Elkton
George Latham, 17, persuaded his mother to lend money for a hat and shoes then joined Clara Myers, neighbor’s daughter, for a hasty elopement to Elkton Maryland. A clergyman bound them in marriage and the pair returned. George’s parents plan to seek annulment of the union.
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A New Way to Say I Love You Copyright Idea
A. Stanley Haskins in the New York Sun imagines filing a copyright for a phrase I could copyright a new way to say I love you with spring arriving. He jokes about collecting royalties to fund warships submarines and an aerial fleet to attack and win Mabel's heart.
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New York Sun
Mabel
Bulldog Not Guilty in Redondo Beach Dog Case
Mrs. Joseph Woods of Redondo Beach sued Jr. Murray over his bulldog General who bit her fox terrier Rags after a fence incident. Testimony from a butcher, baker, grocer and neighbors painted General as gentle. The jury acquitted the dog.
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Los Angeles Times
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Redondo Beach
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Weary Mike Seeks McAfee Contact in Butte Central Call
In Butte residents discuss reaching Mr. McAfee by phone as a local puzzle unfolds. Weary Mike jokes about McAfee’s possible arrest, sparking speculation about his status and whereabouts.
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Marie Antoinette Bride 146 Years Ago at Versailles
Summary of a historical account recounting Marie Antoinette’s 1770 Versailles wedding to the Dauphin Louis XVI, the ensuing turmoil, public accidents in Paris, her mother’s guidance, her magnanimity, mounting opposition, the 1798 Versailles riot, and her execution in 1793 amid charges of extravagance and treason.
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Snake Said To Roam Somerton Near Forest Hill Cemetery
Frank Johnson and John Breese report a 15 to 20 foot snake at large around Somerton Pennsylvania near Forest Hill Cemetery. They claim the anaconda like reptile slithered from rocks, crossed a field, and vanished into an old sewer opening after Breese fired a high caliber revolver. The tale echoes an earlier circus escape rumor.
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Goat Adopts Baby Girl in New Jersey Dispatch
Ida Lockwood, 3 months old, whose mother died weeks earlier, nursed by a pet goat after being placed with her aunt in Abway. The infant grew from 5 pounds to 12 1/4 pounds in about three months and is described as bright and active. Each morning the goat enters the kitchen to await the baby at breakfast.
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North American
Ida Lockwood
New York
True Happiness and Spite of Fate in a Comic Exchange
In a short, jokey exchange the Memphis Commercial Appeal references a light moment about happiness and fate. The dialogue mentions a driven boy, digging bait, and a snappy rebuke about interest in welfare, with a playful transposition of syllables as a punchline.
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Horses for war and farms drive crossborder need in Washington
Senators urge $200000 appropriation to fund remount and training stations after war losses. Canada reports record grain crops and rising wheat exports, while US munitions and motor vehicle use surge. experts warn gas supplies fuel or hinder Allied effort.
Trout's Revenge on Bird at Elk City in Oregon
Portland Oregonian reports Wilmer Nelson near Elk City saw a kingfisher snag a large trout from the Saquina River. The bird fought the fish on the surface and was eventually found dead in a boat with the trout still lodged in its throat.
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Elk City
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