Switzerland the world oldest republic in a mountain land
Switzerland has stood for 190 years as a republic with no king. It spans 16 004 square miles, houses about 7 500 000 people, and relies on tourism and mountains for revenue. The nation, divided into 22 cantons, has practiced direct democracy with rail privatization and remains neutral despite historic invasions.
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Food Aid Funds Suffer Losses Amid Belgian Relief Scandal
A report claims the Rockefeller Foundation wasted $40,000 on its first shipload of provisions for starving Belgians. Purchasers of the remaining slips are unnamed to prevent further theft from the hungry as critics condemn the misuse and illicit profits in New York's relief efforts.
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Law and Order
New York
Progress of the Woman Cause in State Suffrage Vote
The article reviews the mood after a week's election on woman suffrage. It notes Nevada and Montana passing the measure, while Nebraska and the Dakotas show close counts against it. It cites earlier milestones, predicts Iowa may vote next, and argues education could advance suffrage by 1916.
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Guilt Is Personal in New Haven Indictment of Directors
A federal grand jury in New York indicts twenty one current or former New Haven directors linking personal guilt to corporate wrongdoing. The action targets illegal deals to monopolize New England transportation and the secrecy of agreements, signaling a warning to future offenders.
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Roosevelt Defends Record After Election Referendum
The piece notes Col Roosevelt declining to comment on the election while a Bible verse is cited. It discusses Progressive and Republican currents, margins in New York and Illinois, and the defeat of G W Koontz in Iowa, with national figures Davenport and Sulzer contrasted. It ends by praising optimism among victorious and defeated candidates.
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New York World
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Hardin County Libel Suit Filed Over City Paper Critique
Oscar F P Petersen of Des Moines and Tony Falls Heat and Light Co sue for 8100 000 and 140 000 in district court claiming libel connected to a published criticism of Petersen and another operator of a city public utility. The suit follows last week’s article by Editor Nichols.
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Oscar FP. Petersen
Des Moines
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The Iowa Election as Seen by State Editors
Iowa editors praise Cummins and Clarke for strong wins and bipartisan courage. Regional papers hail a two party future, note Democratic missteps, and predict Republican majorities in coming congress, urging unity and vigilance in government.
Sorgol Inspection and Contagious Diseases
A Christian Science committee summarizes concerns over the rise in reedool inspection costs and the push for school inspections. The piece argues health authorities seek funding to expand inspections, claiming they would curb contagious diseases in children, while citing New York and Chicago data that show rising cases despite inspections.
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New York
Chicago
Contagious Disease Rates Rise Despite City Sanitation
The text notes a steady rise in disease cases, reaching 38 039 in 1913, despite annual inspections and improved urban sanitation. It highlights that contagions did not decline with population growth and cites unchanged or worsening conditions amid better city life.
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Inquest Clears Officers in Wilcoxson Shooting Case
Body of Wilcoxson held for kin as authorities release no blame on officers after a pitched battle. Four shots plus buck shot and a 44 calibre bullet found in the body.
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Letter from England Arrives After Newman Trip
A letter received in the city reports Ernest Newman and his wife have returned to England after their visit. The note confirms their departure and gives a brief update on their plans and health since leaving.
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City
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