Clark as Leader in Fight for National Defense Program
The article lauds Champ Clark as the prime national defender in Congress and the Democratic party’s best bet to reflect the country’s sentiment on preparedness. It notes Clark’s influence, past leadership, and urges the administration to seek his active leadership in promoting the defense program, while acknowledging Kitchin’s opposition.
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Clark
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Bryan
House
United States
Kitchin
Joys of Collectors and a Lock of Napoleon’s Hair
A New York sale fetched 107 dollars for a lock of Napoleon Bonaparte’s hair bought by George D. Smith. The piece, authenticated as genuine by a letter calling it small but precious, highlights the collector’s intense longing for tangible relics and the financial refunds some collectors realize from rare items.
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Napoleon
New York City
George D. Smith
Hoe
Marengo
Austerlitz
Coastwise Commerce and a National Merchant Marine
The article argues for an American merchant marine under government control to protect Pacific coast farmers and lumbermen from ocean transportation shortages and foreign disruption. It criticizes repeal of the Panama Canal tolls exemption, calls for decisive congressional action, and notes Senator Martine's role in New Jersey politics and tariff support.
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Pacifica Mall Steamship Company
United States
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Tolla
Gulf Coast
Atlantic Coast
Great
Mississippi Valley
International Merchant Marine Service
Panama
Great Britain
France
Baltimore
Post
Congress
New Jersey Dems Split After Fielder Exit in 1916 Election
Gov Fielder withdraws from US Senate race in New Jersey leaving a clear field for a Wilson backed candidate. Republican gains widen Democrats disunity and tariff issues loom as pivotal factors shaping the 1916 contest amid factional warfare among critical factions including James Smith supporters.
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New Jersey
Fielder
United States
Wilson
James Smith
Cost of Delay in Navy Expansion Delays Defense Gains
The argument before Congress claims a one year delay would raise costs by about 40 million compared with an earlier start. Private bids for hulls and machinery exceed the 7.8 million cap, while naval yards may face higher material and labor costs. The piece notes bids often differ from estimates and emphasizes rising wages and materials as factors. It warns that delaying defense triggers greater expense and urges rapid preparedness. It mentions battleships Mississippi and Idaho costs and argues for building now to avoid inflated future costs. It also references political and economic commentary on preparedness and war demands.
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Congress
New York
Philadelphia
Navy Yards
Mississippi
Idaho
United States
Europe
German Baron Held Prisoner On Charge Of High Treason
Baron Hermann von Hekhardetein, long affiliated with the German embassy in Washington and a familiar New York figure, has reportedly been imprisoned in Germany since last July. He is to face the Leipzig high court on treason charges after Berlin arrested him the day mobilization orders were issued. Reports say the baron's Diplomatia Reminiscences volume spurred the action. the entire edition and manuscripts were seized. He previously jumped from a second story window in Washington, and his London exile included secret missions and alleged intrigues. His marriage into English society and a complex divorce case are noted, including the baron's alleged extortion attempts and a fortune tied by a restrictive will. The former baroness later remarried Lieut. Col Archibald Weigel.
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Baron Hermann von Hekhardetein
Washington
United States
New York
Europe
Germany
Leipsig
Berlin
Diplomatia
Heron Eckhardstein
Metropolitan Club
Wager
London
John Blundel Maple
Maple Retail Furniture
Tottenham Court Road
John
Jockey Club
Sir John
England
Henry M. Goldfogle
House Committee On Immigration
Congress
Judge Goldfogie
Willard
Bennett
Immigration Committees
Man loses arms in kneading machine mishap
Harry Zeit of Philadelphia, foreman at an Allentown bakery, explains a new kneading machine when his arms are drawn into the mechanism. He suffers severe injuries and may lose one arm. The incident occurred within an hour of starting the job as watching bakery staff looked on.
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Allentown
Phila N. American
Harry Zeit
Philadelphia
Stabbed Man Finds Lung Injury Hours After Attack
James Fitzpatrick of 414 West 121st Street suffered a knife wound puncturing his left lung but learned of it only at 8 80 p. m. Fourteen hours after the assault at the Van Cortlandt Hotel lobby. Two assailants fled after beating him, he returned to the hotel, later felt pain, and went to Post-Graduate Hospital. He warned he would handle it himself. He had a fair recovery chance.
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New York World
James Fitzpatrick
West 121St Street
Fitepatrick
van Cortlandt Hotel
West Fortyninth
W. G. Woodmen
The
van Cortlandt
Doughnut Containing Cotton Wool and More Faces Fine
In a pure food case Judge Davin learned a penny doughnut had been exposed to city dust and mixed with cotton wool manure coal hair sand paper and vegetable fiber. Prof Charles H La Wa said the doughnut had been untreated for weeks and dyes from the cotton and wool could be identified. Martinio confectioner pleaded guilty and paid an $80 fine for harboring the disguised doughnut.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Davin
Charles H. la Wa
la Wall
Martinio
Horse Swallows $260 In Cash Finding A Windfall
Northamperlana Dispatch Philadelphia reports a horse reportedly swallowed a rolled bundle of $260, with the animal now valued at $500 by merchant William B. Miller. Miller asks for guidance on whether to sell at the first price or hold to double the value, believing money was dropped in hay in the manger after dark. The money remains in the feed box as remnants hoping for a treasury redemption.
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Northamperlana
Phila
Hecord
William B. Miller
King Solomons
Uncle Sam
The Refuge verse fragment from British Review
The excerpt presents a poetic sequence with recurring images of the Soul rising from adversity to symbolic gates, roses, and stars. It threads themes of fate and hope, mentioning figures Gate Ivory Tower Rose Morning Star and Star of the Sea in a stylized early modern voice.
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Tunis
Janua
Rosa
Stella
Skirted Sheriff on Broadway Visits New York
The Canille Arizona deputy sheriff Mrs Lucretia Roberta, a widow known for ranching and mining, visits the Hotel MecAlpin in New York. She rides all day, hunts cattle thieves, and aims to raise funds for a sanitarium while promoting her mining venture. She owns 16 acres 250 cattle and 10 horses, and keeps a clipping notebook.
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Arizona
Metropolis
New York
MecAlpin
Canilie
Aris
Lucretia Roberta
Sharif Roberts
Singer
Canille
Harry Rafferty
Whale
Rafferty
Initiation Costs Boy a Foot in Missouri Fraternity
Fielding J. Graham of Albany Mo a University of Missouri student fell under a train while taking part in initiation. His left foot was amputated as a consequence of the stunt which required him to ride on the blind baggage of a passenger train. The episode is reported by the Moberly Dispatch via the Chicago Journal.
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Moberly
Chicago
Fielding J. Graham
Albany
University of Missouri
Graham
Prasenger
Man in the Iron Mask Mystery Dies in Paris Past Century
On November 19 1768 the famed Bastile prisoner known as the Man in the Iron Mask died in Paris. Accounts recount elaborate concealment and secretive handling, with theories ranging from royal twin to various noble candidates. Prolonged speculation surrounds his identity and fate.
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Paris
Goose’s Honk Honk Now Sounds Southward
The piece recalls rural papers detailing wild geese migration toward Mexico and Canada. It notes the V formation, the lead gander warning of dangers, and occasional misdirection by lights or fog. Descriptions cover size, plumage, and historical hunting interest.
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Philadelphia
Simeon Grundy
Wild Goolie
Mexico
Canada
Canada Boone
Wild Goose
Boy’s Leg Graft At Cooper Hospital Court Camden
A 6 inch bone graft from 15 year old Alfred Meneken of Moorestown is transplanted to 56 year old John Hyde of Moorestown at Cooper Hospital Camden. Hyde’s left leg fracture failed to heal after a kick from a runaway horse and the operation is hoped to succeed.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Cooper Hospital
Camden
John Hyde
Moorestown
Alfred Meneken
Meneken
Hyde
Prohibition Town Druggist Praises Hair Tonic
In Topeka Journal notes a druggist in a prohibition town recommends a hair tonic highly. The tonic is spoken of favorably by locals who have tasted it.
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Topeka Journal
Prohibition
Capitals View on Immigration and Politics in 1919
The article reports on views from Washington and Chicago figures. Former Representative Henry M. Goldfogle discusses postwar immigration desirables and economic shifts. Dr. Grafton Tiddins argues for mercy in certain end-of-life cases. Burton boom, Senator Theodore Burton, gains support as a GOP presidential prospect with WV delegates endorsing him amid a broader Republican surge.
Vanity Deers Ravage Buchanan Valley Orchard
A W Cole, fruit grower in Buchanan valley, seeks damages from the State for injury to a 32 acre orchard by deer in South Mountain. The herd rubs, scratches, and damages trees, turning the orchard into a deer spa. Senator John W Hoke of Chambersburg is counsel in the proposed action. the State game commission has been notified and will investigate. Mr Cole is a well known local fruit man with multiple productive orchards.
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Gettysburg
Phila M American
South Mountain
A W Cole
Buchanan Valley
John W Hoke
Chambersburg
Cole
State Game Commission
Br. Cole
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