Washington Post Opinion on Coastal Defense Costs
The Washington Post discusses Secretary Garrison's statements on coast defense policy, warning that protecting harbors would demand huge outlays for fortified lines and a larger army. It notes gaps in land sea cooperation and suggests armored ships could offer cheaper, effective defense.
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Army of Defense
Garrison
Boston
New Bedford
Pacific Coast
Canal Zone
Navy
Congress
The Banking Law and the Bankers Power
The article discusses the drafting of a new banking and currency bill led by Representative Glass. It notes concerns that banks may dominate legislation and that the bill plans to create fifteen regional banking associations to avoid a centralized money trust. It argues President Wilson seeks banker cooperation to craft a scientific law and urges consulting bankers who understand finance, since Congress lacks deep expertise in money matters.
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Glass
Congress
Aldrich
Progressive Party
Democratic Party
Wilson
Argentina Grapples With Beef Trust Clash And New Law
Argentina faces a government backed effort to curb a rival packers group amid a price war that threatens the producer. The plan limits weekly beef exports to 4,000 head, penalizes excess shipments, and could flood the home market while depressing farm prices. The move mirrors anti trust shocks in other markets and risks harming foreign sales.
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Argentina
United States Supreme Court
Armours
London
Supreme Court
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Chicago
New Rail Taxation Sends Billions In Costs To Railroads
A Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey tax study shows extra crew laws and other measures raise annual railroad costs by about 1.2 million dollars across the three states, with New Jersey facing the steep grade crossing penalties. Over seven years Harrisburg legislation has cost railroads roughly 11 million dollars.
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New York
New Jersey
Harrisburg
Albany
Trenton
Rural credit and student loans urged as prudent policy
The article argues debt reflects faith and purpose, citing Cornell, pioneer borrowing, and call loans by firms. It compares rural credit proposals to loans for enterprising students, suggesting a national benefit from funded growth and timely repayment. It emphasizes practical matters over abstruse theory and asks why not extend loans to students as an investment.
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Merry
Cornell
Beachey quits aeronautics amid sensational stunts
The piece argues Lincoln Beachey ends risky displays that mocked aeronautics, urging focus on safe, scientific progress. It praises his decision to quit to save lives, noting the public craving danger harms the field and may stifle invention while suggesting Beachey could still contribute by tackling aviation weaknesses.
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Lincoln Beachey
Aeronautics
Beachey
Cornell professor urges students to borrow for expenses
A Cornell professor advises students to borrow money to cover college costs rather than overwork to pay through. He argues waiters miss social and educational exchange, and questions if a needy student would receive aid if presenting his case. The piece also touches on slang, public figures, and various light notes from the era.
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Cornell
Caillaux Seeks High Office Amid Controversy and Scandals
The former French premier Joseph Caillaux, ousted over secret dealings with Spain and Germany, resurfaces in politics aiming to regain leadership. Accounts recount alleged mental instability and showy acts, plus his controversial rise to power through a trick and a history of turbulent marriages.
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France
Geome
Countrien
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Spain
Almanclal
Germany
Paris
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Luxembourg Palace
Chamber of Deputies
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Department of the Interior
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Orleans
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Joseph Calllaux
M de Selves
Quai a@Orsay
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Credit Foncier
Argentina
Trick
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Mme Caillaux
Leon
Clarette
Comedie Francaise
Calliaux
Barthou
Marquisf OF
Fontenoy
The
Brentwood Company
Senate Tackles Urgent Deficiency Bill and Reintroduces Acts
Congress condensed actions include the Senate approving a $600000 urgent deficiency bill for the Post Office Department and the House measuring Panama California Exposition prize money deposits. Senator Burton revives an involuntary servitude bill while Senator Clapp introduces a ban on lawmakers serving or soliciting funds for political committees. Helen Dongstreet, ex postmaster, testifies before the post office committee in Amesville. Kenyon proposes tariff relief for monopolized goods, Simmons schedules finance committee session, Kern's West Virginia coal strike inquiry moves to education and labor, and adjournment is noted after a short session. Underwood schedules Democratic Ways and Means members for committee assignments.
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Postoffica Department
Burton
Clapp
Helen Dongstreet
Amesville
Gavia
Post Office Committee
Kenyon
Oan
Simmons
Finance Committee
Kern
West Virginia
Committee On Education and Labor
District in Congress Bills on Disinterment and Disciplinary Relief
Bills introduced by Mr Newlands address disinterment in district codes and court orders for graveyard removals. Another measure aids Frederick & McGuire in Union Station assessments and grade changes. A bill grants Adelaus E. Grant extended paid leave following an assault by Nathaniel Greene at the district building.
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Senate
Newlands
District Code
District Supreme Court
Frederick & McGuire
Union Station
Adelaus E. Grant
Nathaniel Greene
GRAFT IN WEDDING FEES
Chicago May 19 The Rev Almer Pennewell pastor of the Euclid Avenue Episcopal Church Oak Park announced he would not accept fees for marriages as graft and should be abolished He said if the church recognizes marriage as a rite it should be free to all Ministers should not charge fees and churches should raise salaries not force weddings with open hands
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Chicago
Almer Penneweill
Euclid Avenue Episcopal Church
Oak Park
United States
Panama Canal
Ricardo de Ferrari Valdes
Santiago
Chile
Willard
Europe
Europa
Cape Horn
Buenos Aires
South
South America
Mr. Val
President Jordan Resigns From Stanford University
Stanford University officials announced on May 19 that Dr. David Start Jordan resigned as president to accept the new post of chancellor to be created by the board of trustees. John Gaspar Branner, longtime geology professor and vice president since 1899, will become president. Jordan will retire to devote time to world peace work.
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Stanford University
Cal
David Start Jordan
Leland P Stanfors
Army Orders Detachments and Assignments Across Commands
Military officers receive leaves of absence and detachments as roles shift. James Marr a Smith and Arthur Lane move to or from ports, with others assigned to forts and coast defenses in Charleston and the Potomac region. Engineers oversee lighthouse district repairs while cavalry transfers adjust postings and duties. First Lieut Wise transfers to Manila route. Wiley sails July 5. dental surgeon Graham relieved from Hawaiian duty.
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James Marrasmith
Arthur W Lane
Thirteenth Infantry
Delgs Commons
Adam Slaker
Coast Artillery Corps
Stephen M Footh
Cost Artillery Corps
One Artillery Corps
Fort Moultrie
Charleston
Cal Henry C Davis
Fort Washington
Mita Agaume
Potomac
Thomas S Bratton
Medical Corps
Philippine Islanda
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Adjutant General
Harley B Ferguson
Corps of Engineers
Twelfth Light House
George A Zinn
Andrew E Williams
Third Cavalry
Herbert J Brees
Cavalry
Frank Parker
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Oglethorpe
Alexander Greyg, Jr
LE Vort Coleman
Elliott M Norton
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Twentieth Infantry
Wartin C Wish
Wise
San Francisco
Manila
Frederic C Test
Twenty-second Infantry
Nebraska
George D Graham
Hawaiian
Naval Orders Detached Officers for Naval War College and North Dakota
Rear Admiral ALBSAT MERTZ detaches governor of naval home Philadelphia Pa Commander J RP PRINGLE detaches Nebraska Lieut Comdr E H WATSON detaches command Celtic to Naval War College Lieut Comdr G E GELM detached Virginia to command Celtic 7 Ident Comdr F B UPHAM detaches Navy Department to Nebraska as executive officer Lieut Comdr J J L STICHT to Naval War College Lieut J P MURDOCK detached Montgomery to Vermont as navigator Lieut B WYGANT detached Vermont to Naval War College Lieut A RICHARDS detached Naval Academy to Wheeling beut Ho POTEET detached Naval Academy to Montgomery Lieut L HAND detached Wheeling to Vargtala Fusign R Wo ELLIOTT Jy detached Michigan ty Avinsin Medical Inspector EB FP STONE detached navy recruiting station Denver Cole Surgeon J PRYOR detached naval medical aceol to North Dakota Surgeon F L PLEADWELL detached North Dakota to naval me alo school Passed Assistant Surgeon P J DOSSEZ detached Tonopah to Castine Passed Assistant Surgeon R A WARNER to naval hospital Washington DC Assistant Surgeon DP G ALLEN to naval hospital Newport RI From Judge Son-
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Albsat Mertz
Naval Home
Philadelphia
J Rp, Pringle
Nebraske
E H Watson
Celtic
Naval War College
G E Gelm
Virginia
F B Upham
Navy Department
Nebraska
J J L. Sticht
J P Murdock
Montgomery
Vermont
B . Wygant
North Dakota
Naval Me Alo School
P J Dossez
Tonopah
Castine
R A Warner
Naval Hospital
Washington DC
DP G Allen
Newport RI
Recognition of Huerta Urges United States Policy
Editor argues for rapid U S recognition of Huerta Diaz regime in Mexico to stabilize the country, prevent chaos, and avert intervention. He claims Huerta’s government is legal, supported, and necessary to restore order, reform, and safe American interests amid a fractured Mexico.
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Mexican Herald
Huerta
Pali Hudson
Mexico
United States
Giing
Drax
Madero
Ita
Amercan
Jer
Huerta Stal
World Peace a Lofty Ideal From the Cincinnati Enquirer
The piece argues peace as a guiding ideal for mankind while acknowledging ongoing divisions over disarmament. It urges arbitration, strong coastal defense, and a ready navy, stressing the need for universal peace yet practical national security. The writer cites biblical and prophetic inspiration and calls for steadfast government action toward disarmament and safety.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Judea
Herod
Constantine
Czar
Panama Canal
Republic
United States
Canal Work Updates and International Reactions
Reports from the Panama Canal project note continued dig and partial removal of slides, with 93 percent of central division excavation completed and the Culebra cut nearing finish. Officials discuss cost reductions, labor abundance, and sanitary conditions while international observers from Chile and El Paso weigh geopolitical and economic implications of a through-Canal route for South America and the United States.
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Casaracia
Sin Jawuar
Man Odoa
Col Gaillard
Ines
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