Henry Clews Sees Bright War Era Business Outlook
Henry Clews notes two strong factors for the economy: a potential record cotton crop and a large wheat crop, aiding Allies and the U.S. He expects price controls to ease with abundance, railroads to gain government support, and stronger government direction of production and distribution across industries, including steel and textiles, as war demands persist.
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Henry Clews
United
Food Administration
Washington
Lansing's Reply to German Reprisal Threat Is Stated
Secretary Lansing informs Germany that retaliatory reprisals against German prisoners would punish individuals in America rather than Berlin. He notes Germany could do more harm by harming Americans held in German prisons, while asserting U S would avoid broad sympathy losses.
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Lansing
United States
Franz Rintelen
Germany
America
Hun
Rintelen
Heaven
London
Runformer
Russia
State Department
Washington
Berlin
The
Taxation, bonds, and war finance in the era
The piece argues for carefully structured taxes based on excess profits and large incomes, with Secretary McAdoo's plan to raise one third by taxation and two thirds by bonds. It notes war costs of about 20 billion dollars next year, potential inflation, and a need for equitable tax distribution while praising stock market resilience and the economy’s shift to a war footing. It also highlights improvements in the money market and a cautious, steady path ahead under government direction. It cites North Carolina's fire losses from matches at 56,444 last year versus a potential 92,770, crediting the safety match law and its enforcement for reducing losses and urging continued education and vigilance.
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Gome
McAdoo
State Insurance Department
North Carolina
United States
Insurance Department
Foch Aims Offensive Despite Political Constraints
Dispatches report General Foch pressing for an offensive approach as the only path to victory. The question arises whether he will be restrained by politics as some French commanders have been in the past.
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Foch
Government Seizes Washington City's Ice Supply
Government authorities take control of Washington city's ice operations raising questions about standard weight integrity for a ten pound block and whether it will arrive heavier than a five pound block at households.
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Washington City
Submarines Target Trans-Atlantic Routes for Bigger Prey
The forces pursue larger prey on trans-Atlantic routes as U boats operate in deeper waters. The shift in scene of operations suggests a search for a final resting place in the deeper ocean.
Oklahoma socialist candidate sentenced to twenty years
An Oklahoma candidate for congress on the socialist ticket has been sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. The piece notes the irony that waiting to be elected could have allowed a longer ascent with less risk of court action.
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Oklahoma
Congress
Senator Lodge Links U Boat Visit to American Bragging
Senator Lodge suggests German submarine visits stem from American bragging and questions the logic linking pride to danger, implying the Hun fears losing bragging honors.
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Lodge
Smoot Eight Billion More Than Needed Quip
Cartoonish remark notes Senator Smoot facing a chorus of critics as McAdoo jokes about borrowing his eyes. The piece lampoons wartime economy and patriotism marred by sunburns from labor, hinting at summer civic work and public sentiment.
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Smoot
McAdoo
Lansing Warns Germany On Reprisals
Lansing cautions Germany that any initiation of reprisal actions will be met with strong consequences and careful cost assessment. The comment frames a firm stance amid escalating tensions in a tense international dispute.
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Lansing
Germany
Samuel Gompers to preside at AFL convention in St Paul
Samuel Gompers, presiding over the annual American Federation of Labor convention opening in St Paul, has led the federation since 1882 with one year interruption. Born in England to Dutch Jewish parents, he arrived in America as a boy and worked as a cigarmaker in Boston before helping found New York Citys first labor union and calling the 1881 meeting that formed the AFL. He is known as a conservative leader opposing socialist factions and partisan misuse of the labor movement.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
St. Paul
Organization of
Trades Unionists
England
Gompers
America
Boston
New York City
Erican Federation of Labor
Labor Federation
Trades Union Movement
Navy
John Philip Sousa
Great Lakes
Lakes
Chicago
Century Theatre
New York
Pelham Bay Station
Keith's
Washington
D. C
Birthday anniversaries of notable figures listed today
Princess Marie Augustine wife of Prince Joachim born twenty years ago today. William Squire Kenyon candidate for re election as United States senator from Iowa born in Elyria forty nine years ago today. Charles A Culberson United States senator from Texas born in Dadeville Alabama sixty three years ago today. Clifton N McArthur congressman born in The Dalles Oregon thirty nine years ago today. Francis X Bushman motion picture star born in Norfolk Virginia thirty three years ago today. John G Graney Cleveland baseball outfielder born in St Thomas Ontario thirty two years ago today. Battling Levinsky heavyweight boxer born in Philadelphia twenty seven years ago today.
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Princess Marie Augustine
Prince Joachim
Kaiser
William Squire Kenyon
United States
Iowa
Elyria
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
Dadeville
Ala
Clifton N. McArthur
Congress
Oregon
Dalles
Ore
Francis X. Bushman
Norfolk
John G. Graney
Cleveland
St. Thomas
Ont
Battling Levinsky
Philadelphia
Grand and Glorious Feelin' Line Call for Pay
Fragmentary OCR reads like a wartime morale cheer or march lyric with exclamations. The phrase hints at a pay prompt from a sergeant and emphasizes pride and grand feeling.
How the Navy Plays
Frederic J. Haskin notes the U S Navy uses internal resources to entertain sailors. Boxing, baseball, rowing and singing thrive aboard ships and at training stations with dedicated athletic directors. Navy bands and jazz ensembles, including Sousa led groups, boost morale and even aid recruitment and fund drives.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Navy
London
Paris
Hongkong
General Joy Fund
Washington
Naval
Mdavy
Scilly Islands Revealed as London Garden Spot for Flowers
The Scilly Islands near Land's End are described as London’s garden and the world’s floral paradise. A tourist draw, the archipelago’s climate supports tropical and temperate plants, with gardeners as inhabitants and famed rock formations shaping travel lore.
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Covent Garden
Scilly Islands
London
Land’s End
Tropics
Gulf Stream
Scillys
Egypt
The
A Visit to Sarah Long From Chapter XXXVIII
Betty and Mary discuss Sarah Long's airs in the office while contrasting Miss Greer and other coworkers. The dialogue touches on class, workplace dynamics, and the hopes of leasing a new apartment near the subway. Carrie praises their generous employer as a rare kindness.
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Sarah Long
Mary
Betty
Sarah
Woodruff
Sheba
Miss Greer
Matthew
Alway
McCormick
Carnes Hall
Carrie
Dale Drummons
Zouaves in Storming Party Duty Described
An active body of hardy French soldiers, known for their modified Arabian uniform, forms storming parties and is highlighted in reports.
Sailor Receives Commendation For Rescue at Cavite
A United States sailor aboard a reclining ship at Cavite in the Philippines plunged into the bay to save a fellow seaman. Quartermaster Charles Eons of N. Se and a second sailor were credited with the lifesaving act and the rescuer was commended by the Secretary.
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United States
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Charles Eons Quartermaster
Nitan
German measles would attack English sparrows
A brief Durham Sun note states that if German measles spread, it would attack English sparrows and aid war garden efforts.
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Durham
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