The Embargo Question Explored in Food Stuffs Policy
The piece argues against immediate food embargoes, urging restraint and noting that a retaliatory embargo would misframe the issue. It discusses neutrality, domestic needs, and the impact on workers, prices, and wartime demand, weighing international precedents and the president’s role. It asserts reform requires initiative and highlights wage vs price dynamics amid war-driven demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
State Department
Modern Day Chatterbox Cartoon Gleanings
A column of light quips and whimsical observations on politics, fashion, and culture. It riffs on Lady Liberty, Congresswoman Rankin, and public figures, mixing satire with notes on newspapers and public life.
President Wilson Delivers Simple Yet Mighty Banquet Speech
President Wilson spoke at the Saturday night banquet during the Statue of Liberty ceremonies praising plain language. He is praised as a mastermind for weaving simple sentences into strong phrases and hitting the bull’s eye with small words.
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Wilson
Balance of Power in House Hinges on Independents
The Independent members, labeled Socialist, Prohibitionist, or Progressive, appear poised to form a separate faction and hold the balance of power in organizing the House. The piece argues their aims align more with Democratic goals than Republican, noting Democrats control Congress and can offer inducements which Republicans cannot.
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House of Representatives
Congress
The Marina Case and German Accountability
The submarine captain’s error in sinking the horse ship Marina is acknowledged by Germany with reparations. Diplomatic relations should not be severed, but the German government must punish the captain and show the U S that the punishment fits the crime as part of the settlement.
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Marina
Germany
United States
Congress in session to push forward unfinished business
The Congress reconvenes with Democrats urged to hasten action on prior items. It is hoped a Republican House will not block essential measures, allowing laws to pass and be implemented while guarding against interference.
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Congress
Annual Sports and Kennel Club Events Across States
A list of upcoming events includes Fox Hunters Association meet in Furman Alabama, National Trotting Association rules conference in New York, Haverhill Kennel Club beach show with Dillon vs McCoy in New York, Interstate Trap Shooting in Jersey City, Hudson County Kennel Club bench show in Union Hill, Whiter race meeting in Havana, boxing bouts in New Castle and Providence, United States Lawn Tennis Association meeting in New York, Illinois intercollegiate athletic meeting in Peoria, and multiple boxing matches in New Haven Albany and Cleveland, plus Memphis Kennel Club bench show, Tulane vs Georgetown in New Orleans, squash and cross country championships in New York City.
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National Trotting Association
New York City
Haverhill Kennel Club
Harvehill
Mass
Jack Dillon
al McCoy
New York
Interstate Trap Shooting Association
Jersey City
Hudson County Kennel Club
Union Hill
N. J
Havana
Cuba
Battling Terry
Charley Chip
New Castle
Patsy Cline
Jimmy Duffy
Providence
R. I
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Peoria
Joe Welling
Phil Bloom
New Haven
Johnny Ertle
Battling Lahn
Albany
N. Y
Freddie Walsh
Pete Harley
Cleveland
Memphis Kennel Club
Memphis
Tenn
Tulane
Georgetown
New Orleans
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Wilmington
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