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England's Great Objective In War News
The article reviews speeches by Chancellor von Hertmann Hollweg and Sir Edward Grey tied to King George's message. It argues peace seems unlikely while Germany and Austria push at Verdun and the Italian frontier. Britain seeks Constantinople and expansion, even if France, Italy, Belgium, and Serbia suffer. It envisions a Britain-led endgame with territorial gains and multiple powers seeking favorable terms.
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Marching on Chicago opens Republican nomination landscape
The piece notes four campaign headquarters in Chicago for Root Weeks Fairbanks and Burton with others to follow. It discusses active and inactive contenders, offshore and on the Supreme Beach, plus a slate of lesser named dark horse figures like Harding Knox and Wadsworth. It foreshadows a broad convention with many statesmen and citizens weighing future possibilities.
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Hadley Leads Roosevelt Forces at Republican Convention
Hadley of Mineourt swept the convention through leadership of Roosevelt forces and neared the nomination. The event draws unprecedented public interest due to unpredictable outcomes and surprising elements of chance. The public mood remains keen while the convention decides its candidate.
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British Legislators Demand Peace in World War Debate
In Parliament, Hon. Arthur Ponsonby and James MacDonald press for peace as Sir Edward Grey opposes negotiations. The piece recounts Kaiser telegrams from 1914, wartime sacrifices, and calls for terms to end the conflict, invoking historical allusions and domestic resolutions.
Homeric Echoes and Louisiana War Mixed Headlines
The article contrasts the futility of describing European warfare with a calmer Louisiana scene. It notes a political clash between Adjt. Gen. Gsewald W. McNeese and Maj. A. D. Stewart over a legislative candidacy, culminating in six lively rounds and a referee.
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Industrial Council urged for national mobilization plan
The DI proposed by the military calls for a seven man House council of recognized industrial experts to advise with the cabinet. The measure aims to coordinate big business with defense efforts, boosting preparedness and mobilization of industries and resources for national security.
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Lords Question King's Right to Close Parliament
The Lords debate the Crown's authority over Parliament with Lord Parmoor arguing the House alone may regulate its sessions and seating. He asserts the lord great chamberlain lacks power to bar strangers and stresses the Lords' inherent right to set rules for Westminster palace usage when both houses sit.
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Town Genius in Trouble Over Painted Sign
Detroit Free Press reports Joshua Tripe village sign painter faced potential damages suit after painting a realistic barn sign. Farmers mistook it for real and attempted to hitch horses while birds landed on it. Tripe’s bulldog chased a stranger down Main Street, nearly causing an accident. Attorneys have offered legal aid to the startled man named Frelinghusen.
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Lives With Steel In Heart From London Times
A Canadian soldier in a hospital near Bromley Kent has a thin metal splinter from an explosive bullet lodged in his heart. X rays reveal the splinter and no operation is planned for the time being. The man, convalescent, feels the splinter like a nail in a boot and can sleep only on his left side.
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Congress Sees Packed Rivers and Harbor Bill Debates
Debates continued on the river and harbor bill as Husting may move to recommit. Martine urged a State Department probe into British interference with American malls. Overman urged a memorial for Francis Asbury. Chamberlain universal military training set for next Wednesday. Brandeis nomination vote set for June 1. Blakes inquiry in post office lobby claim. Recessed 5:20 pm until 11 am. DC appropriation approved. Ways and Means to consider revenue bill. Logeck animal industry bill favored. Naval appropriation debate to close by 2 pm Friday. Adjourned 5:25 pm.
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Baby Too Little To Gore In Cow Attack Near Home
In Altoona Pennsylvania a three year old girl, Mary Mann, daughter of Howard Mann, was attacked by a cow in a field near her East End home. The cow knocked her down but could not gore due to her small size. W A Bradfield drove the animal off and rescued the child who suffered contusions and facial injuries but avoided serious harm.
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Pocket Knife Saves Baby At Indianapolis Hospital
An eight pound girl delivered by Caesarean section after instruments failed following the mother's death from heart failure. Dr C N Sonnenburg, an interne at the hospital, performed the operation with his pocket knife to save the infant.
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Crow Causes Brief Trolley Delay in Reading Suburbs
A crow perched on an iron crossarm carrying high tension wires sparked a short circuit delaying suburban streetcar service for about fifteen minutes. The bird shed a few feathers in the incident reported by the Reading Dispatch.
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President Wilson Mocked in New York American Satire
A provocative NY American column lampoons President Wilson and political figures. The voice imagines Wilson in a borrowed "fringe" disguise while namechecking Penrose Root Crane Hughes Lodge and Brandeis in a sharp, behind the scenes critique of 1912 era politics.
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Petrified Rats and Revolutionary Currency Found in Bloomfield Homestead
Workmen remodeling the Ball homestead on Broad Street in Bloomfield New Jersey unearthed a tin flute a small brass lock two petrified rats and fragments of greenbacks worn beyond recognition. Policeman John Marshall owner states the millstone age items will be sent to the U S Treasury for appraisal and the old paper will be preserved as a relic of a home over a century old.
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Are You Related to the Bride or Groom
In the Atlants Journal a young man arrives at a fashionable church door and, when asked if he is related to the couple, replies that he is the defested candidate. The sexton notes the ceremony will be quiet.
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Nathanael Greene Born in Rhode Island Hero of Independence
Rhode Island native Nathanael Greene born May 27 1742 in East Greenwich led Kentish Guards and Rhode Island forces. He trained as a merchant and lawyer before rising to brigadier general and earning praise from John Fiske for intellect and character. He fought at Fort Washington Trenton Germantown and the Southern campaign before dying in 1786 at Mulberry Grove Savannah Georgia.
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Boise Hot W el ls Threatened by Earthquake Shocks
Boise citizens face possible loss or drastic change in their hot water supply as light tremors spark concern. Experts warn a tremor could stop or drastically alter the Hulls Gulch wells feeding city water, with scientists debating heat sources from underground cauldrons to radioactivity.
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Fort Wayne Messenger Delivers Message to Bluffton Reader
A 17 year old Western Union messenger named Charles Schlegel departed Fort Wayne around 6:30 PM with an urgent telegram for J C J. He rode to Bluffton, 20 miles away, secured a ride back, delivered the message, and returned to the Fort Wayne office before midnight.
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Differentiation in Puck Quotes on Wealth and Speculation
In a Puck exchange, Smith makes his fortune by judicious speculation while Jones loses his wealth by dabbling in stocks. The dialogue contrasts prudent investing with risky trading.
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Comment on Passing Events Heard in Washington Hotels
At the Raleigh and in Washington hotels travelers discuss hat costs and tips as a hidden levy on travel. Ohio politicking features Henry Goeke backing Woodrow Wilson for president and congressional hope. Washington residents and women favor peace and Wilson, while Col Frank P Holland praises Capt James Garitty for philanthropy in Navarro County Texas.
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His Farm a Color Affair
Henry A. Barnhart of Indiana,testifying to the State board of agriculture committee, described his farm’s yellow color scheme. He cited yellow barns and outbuildings with white trim, white farmhouse with yellow accents, yellow cattle, yellow dogs with white markings, and yellow chickens and squirrels, calling the farm the Color Scheme Farm of Indiana.
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Why They Wept. From Judge
Tonea recalls an eccentric man who after dialing the desired number spoke politely for Mr Buckover. His funeral drew a large crowd, with many strong men breaking down in tears, convinced they would never again steal like in life.
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