Submarine Tests Backed to Dragoona Big Navy Drive
Republicans back a “small navy” stance while Democrats face doom, as all submarines are to be assembled at Pensacola for exhaustive tests against dreadnoughts and destroyers amid calls for a larger fleet, with naval leaders proposing rapid evaluation and expansion of battleship defenses.
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Pensacola
George F Foss
Eluriiais
Orung
Fiat
Naval Board of
Wl Ho Vinie
Tewes
Bryan Returns to Capital Amid UK Thrust in Debate
Scroti of State Bryan returned to Washington to rally for the estranged standoff and mounting support for Britain in her imperial policy. The political spotlight centers on the Hovins endorsement and Hritain relations as lawmakers press for decisive action amid decades of controversy and national interest.
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Scroti
Bryan
Woaustington
Hritain
Labor Men Meet Today at City Session
A chaotic OCR reads like a local meeting notice with scattered names and topics. It mentions labor men gathering, regional ties, and possible convention or fitness themes, with several garbled references to people and places.
America Leads World in Murders and Washington Below Average
The New York World article argues the United States has the highest murder rate among civilized nations, with 1913 figures showing sharp rises in several American cities while European cities show lower five year averages. It cites foreign born populations and lack of discipline as factors, noting that most murders are committed by native-born Americans and criticizing punitive justice and public sentiment on capital punishment.
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Alleyne
Ireland
New York
United States
Frederick L Hoffman
Paris
Orlane
Manhattan
Bronx
Canada
Andrew D White
Memphis
Savannah
Aasaville
Atlanta
Charleston SC
New Orleans
Washington
Boston
Cincinnati
Seattle
Denver
Carl Snyder
Italian priest claims pocket wireless to read distant messages
Father Argentieri of Aquila, Rome, says a palm sized receiver attached to any light wire can intercept wireless messages up to 1000 miles away from Wilhelmshaven, claiming police hampered his studies. He demonstrates in St Augustina church tower and envisions prices under two and a half dollars, with potential overseas offers and Italian government support.
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Father Argentiert
Rome
North Sea
Spe Ia
Washington
Argentieri Aneieat
St Augustines
Aquila
Anybods
Wilhelmshave
Argentiert
Rocca di Mezzo
St Augustina’s Church
Quarantine Rhode Island to Block Interstate Livestock Shipments
The Department of Agriculture prepared an order to quarantine Rhode Island against interstate livestock shipments amid reports of foot and mouth disease near Johnson and Washington. Secretary Houston warned the outbreak is highly contagious, risking widespread losses if not localized quickly, with the entire herd often infected in past cases.
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Rhode Island
Department of Agriculture
Johnson
Washington Rhoda
Houston
UNEARTH GIRL'S BODY IN PRESQUE ISLE AREA
The body of Mildred Sullivan of Houston is found in woods near Presque Isle after a two day search. Dr Lionel Dudley is arrested on murder charges, and Perley Pelletier and sister Alice are detained as accessories. Sullivan was 17, last seen in September after traveling from Houston Piney Branch Association. A separate Piney Branch meeting at Iowa Avenue Methodist Church will address urgent issues including a District Congress delegate.
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Keayne Isle Me
Mildred Sullivan
Houston
Lionel Dudley
Perley Pelletier
Alice
Sullivan
Pelletier
Dr Dudley
Boston
Alice Petletier
Kate Michaud
Wallagrasa
Dudley
Michaud
Misa Sullivan
Piney Branch Association
Piney Branch Citizens Association
Iowa Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Pankhurst Urges Federal Vote for Women at Tea
Militant English Suffragist Millicent Pankhurst spoke at Mrs John Jay White's Washington tea. She defended militancy in England, praised U.S. progress, urged nationwide constitutional amendment, and urged Americans to support equal franchise now. Funds raised near $800 for Congressional Union.
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Congressional Union
Farncase
Great Britain
Ant
Haas
United States
Milas Cristabel Pankhurst
London
John Jay White
Massachusetts Avenue
Pankhurst
Fi P Belmont
England
Suffrage Campaigners to Attend National Conference
About 15 campaigners including West will participate in the effort. Miss Alice Paul of the Congressional Union introduced the speaker and helped raise funds. Miss Pankhurst and Mrs Helmont were hosted by Mrs. Edward McLean for a union committee meeting. Miss Pankhurst leaves today for Nashville, Tenn, for the National Woman's Suffrage Conference to be held there.
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West
Alice Paul
Congressional Union
Miss Pankhurst
Helmont
Edward McLean
Misa Pankhurst
Nashville
Tenn
Bernard D Killian Dead After Varied Career in Politics
Bernard Doran Killian, 78, longtime public figure, died at his Flatbush home. Born in Ireland, he came to America in 1850, rose in Missouri politics to chair the central Democratic committee and serve in the State Senate, and commanded a Civil War unit. He later issued the New York Tablet and befriended Lincoln and Seward. He leaves three daughters.
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Washington Post
New York
New
Bernard Doran
Han
Flatbush
Killian
Ireland
America
St Louis
Central Democratic Committee of
Missouri
State Senate
Kildan
Eighth Regiment
Richmond
John Mitchel
New York Tablet
Abraham Lincoln
Willian H Seward
Illinois Senator Lewis Sees Local Issues Drive GOP Gains
Illinois Senator James Hamilton Lewis arrived in the city to defend Chicago before the War Department amid the lake front controversy. He blamed local issues for Republican gains and discussed Sullivan’s candidacy, noting defeats in several states due to local factors and predicting national bills on home rule for the Philippines, immigration, and defense reforms in the long session.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Ilnois
City
Chicago
War Department
Lake Front
Lewis
Missouri
Indiana
Senate
Congress
Colorado
Dakota
California
Wisconsin
Sullivan
United States
Mr Sullivan
Duck County
Illinois
Philippines
Tha Billy
White Denies Rumor Praise for Herrick in Paris
The Post reports former ambassador Henry White denies any planned mission to France at the President’s request. White commends Herrick for handling unprecedented Paris diplomacy with brilliance and humanity while Americans’ needs were urgent and German and Austrian interests required attention.
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France
Henry White
Herrick
White
Paris
Common Sense Antisatoon Alliance Forms for Open Saloon
Washington citizens organize the Common Sense Antisatoon Alliance to abolish saloons as they exist and create open resorts selling beer and light wines. Proponents advocate leaving stronger spirits to wholesalers to curb public drunkenness, citing foreign success and a lack of shame in buying light drinks. Dr HL Scharf leads, with Capt J W Mitchell and other local figures among attendees. A follow-up meeting is planned for next Sunday.
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Common Sense League
Washington
Allance
E L Seharf
Mozart Place
Northwest
France
HL Scharf
Capt J W Mitchell
Civic Batterment Society
Creed M Futton
West Washington Citizens’ Association
E J Colins
E G Scharf
John Milton
Frank H Brown
Scharf
J W Mitchell
Vesuvius Eruption Spreads Amid Rising Magma and Gas
Mount Vesuvius, after decades of quiet, has erupted since May 1913 with new fissures enlarging the crater. Incandescent magma is lava on contact with air. over 100 cable yards were expelled in one night reaching 820 feet. Prof Mallarda, director of the observatory, descended into the crater to observe despite toxic gases.
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Napias
London
Mount Vesuvius
Mallarda
Mount
Vesuvius
Report Urges Closer Ties With Latin America
Carnegie Endowment report by Prof Harry Bard calls for stronger intellectual and cultural links to counter South American distrust of the United States. The study notes limited friendly relations so far and links rising political and commercial closeness to increased suspicion and friction.
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Latin America
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
United States
South America
Harry Edwin Bard
Lame Warship Continues Report Discredited
No confirmation received of reports of naval battles off Peru and Coquimbo Chile. The Chilean transport Malpo returned to Callao after a fruitless search in territorial waters and up to two miles offshore between Cape Carranza and MohTdard. Reports of a Japanese fleet and steamers aiding battles are unverified and regarded as baseless.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Nova
Peru
Coquimb
Malpo
Callao
Cape Carranza
Russian Advance on Cracow Rapid All Austrian Forces Called
Vienna reports rapid Russian approach toward Cracow provoking high anxiety in Austro Hungarian authorities who mobilize every available man. A new landsturm levy alerts foreigners nonresidents to seek refuge as refugees flee toward safer zones.
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Cracow
Paria Nova
Vienna
Protests at Licenses Urge Prohibition and Reform
Speakers at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington urged national prohibition and an end to saloons. Leaders from East Washington Civic Association called for investigation of license methods and pressed for action in Fifth and Sixth precincts. The gathering highlighted four dry states and urged rapid enactment of stronger anti liquor measures.
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Metropolitan Baptist Church
Washington
Excise Board
Ita
East Washington
Hey Wilbur Touriste
Russia
Ghoemeker
League
Hhey
Howlett
East Washingtonish Association
O'Brien
Xcine Board
Fifth
Sint
Bromide-Free Home Cure for Skin Troubles
A Baltimore doctor recommends inexpensive home treatment for eczema ringworm and itching skin. Use resinol ointment and resinol soap from a druggist for about 75 cents. Bathe affected areas with warm water dry gently apply a thin layer of ointment cover with a light bandage if needed. Repeat twice daily to relieve itching and restore clear skin. Free samples are offered by Dept 34 RB Resins Baltimore Md.
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Baltimore
Thought Husting a Teuton 2 Tae Aa Milwaukee Wis
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a political event in Milwaukee involving a Teuton candidate and votes. The text references an election, vigilance, and scrutiny, with mentions of a figure voting and implications of a vote outcome.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Orie
Ieo
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